02-16-99A r gular meeting of th Hopkins City Council was held on February 16, 1999,
in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Jensen, Hesch, and
Johnson. Also present wero staff members Mielks, Genellis, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Gessele, Anderson, Yager, Eiverum, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepsnning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Beth-Allison Bataille and Barb Westnnor~and roprasented the Hopkins School District
and invited the Council to participate in the Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser for
local foodshelves. Ms. Bataille and Westmoreland are co-chairing the event. On
March 23, 1999 from 11:00 to 6:00, participants may purchase a bowl and receive
soup, bread and coffee at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. February 2, 1999, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. January 12, Work Session Minutes
3. February 9, Work Session Minutes
4. 1999 Budget Adjustments and 1999 Carryovers (Yager)
5. Police Department Defibrillator Grant (CR98-019)
6. HCRRA Alley Lease, 7''" Avenue North (CR99-33)
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
IV. PRESENTATION
~:.. ~ircate for Excellence in Financial Planning
A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to
the City of Hopkins by the Government Finance Officers Association of the Unit d
States and Canada. The award is given to Government units and public employes
retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial roports achieve the highest
standards in government accounting and financial reporting. Steve Mielks announced
the award and presented it to Lori Yager, Director of Finance. Ms. Yager thanked her
staff for the work they did to make the award possible.
February 18, 1999, City Cotncq Mestinp Minutes p~ 1
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution Setting Fees for Wsstbrooke Patio Homes, Phase II (CR99-36)
Karst n Elverum said that the City of Hopkins has the authorrty to establish housing
improvement areas and that within the improvement area, the City can sell bonds to
pay for various improvements to individual housing units. In 1997, the City created a
Housing Improvement Area for the Westbrooke Patio Homes and financed a 82.3
Million improvement project, identified as Phase I. The Westbrooke Patio Homes
Board of Direcctors has id... rtified the Phase II improvements. The ordinance, which
stablished Housing Improvement Arse 2, has been amended to include an updated
list of improvements. This hearing is to establish fees for the project. Ms. Elverum
said that the fss will be 89,954 per unit with 90 days to pay all or a portion of the
amount. The estimated annual fee that will bs placed on the real estate tax bill will
be 8960.
Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. No one came forward.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
7:43 p.m.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 99-005, approving housing improvement fee for Housing
Improvement Area 2 - Westbrooke Patio Homes and authorize staff to propare
development agreement. A poll of the vats was as follows: Council Member
Maxw II, aye; Council Member Jensen, eye; Counc~ Member Hesch, aye; Council
M mbsr Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepsnning, aye.
2. Preliminary~nal Approval Revenue Bonds, Chapel View (CR99-35)
Jim Kerrigan said that Augustana Care Corporation, Chapel View, has submitted sn
application for the City to issue and sell revenue bonds to finance improvements to
the Chapel View Care Center, 615 Minnetonka Mills Road. Ths principal amount of
the issue would not exceed 8700,000. A public hearing is required as part of the
review process. Mr. Kerrigan said that staff is proposing to combine both the
preliminary and final resolutions for issuance and sale.
Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. No one came forward.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
clos the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
7:47 p.m.
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Steve Fritzke, Chapel Visw, announced the groundbreaking ceremony to be held at
3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18'x, and invited all to attend.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 88-013, providing for the issuance and sale of healthcare facility
notes to provide funds for a project on behalf of Augustana Chapel View Homes, Inc.
A poll of the vow was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member
Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Redepsnning, aye.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Fret Reading, Miscellaneous Zoning Ordinsncs Amendments (CR88-24)
Nancy Anderson said that the changes are basic housekeeping amendments. The
ordinance will also add a section that will require screening and buffering between
busin ss, industrial, and multiple family uses and single family homes. All changes
were recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Council Member Hesch
said that the Commission put a lot of thought and a lot of work into the changes.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 88-7, approving Ordinance 98-823, making amendments to th
zoning ordinance for first reading. A poll of the vow was as follows: Council
Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
2. Contract for Study of Info. ~ ~ ~rtion Ssnrices (CR88-30)
Lori Yager said that funds wero budgeted in 1888 to hiro a consultant to review the
City's technology systems and then advise us as to how best resolve problem issu s.
Ms. Yager said that stsff roquested to carry over unspent funds from 1888. Peat
Marwick was chosen because they do not provide the end service.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to
enter into a contract for information technology assessment. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
3. Approve Engineering Services Agrosment, Problem Ares 2, Hilltop Park
(CR98-24)
Jim G ssele said that in March of 1888, RCM and Associates completed a storm
water flooding analysis and identified Hilltop Park area as a trouble area. Staff found
out that Eld r Hom st ad was planning an xpansion to its facility and would seek
vacation of a Hopkins storm sewer assment for that project. Mr. Gessele said that
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the eas ment is a vital link to Hilltop Park storm water discharge. A thr a-phase
project is proposed. RCM and Associates are proposing to provide design services,
prepare plans and specifications, coordinate project efforts, assist with bidding and
identify easement requirements at a cost not to exceed # 13,700.
Council Member Maxwell expressed a concern that final plans for Elder Homestead
hav not been subrn'itted and that if the City of Hopkins goes ahead and moves into
the planning phase of the project, the plans might have to be changed. Mr. Maxwell
felt that approval for design services was premature.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
continue this item until a final plan has been received from Elder Homestead. A poll
of th vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen,
aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepsnning,
aye.
4. Approve Engineering Services AgreemerYt, Problem Area 5, 8~' Avs N/9'~
Ave N alley (CR99-38)
Steve Stadler said that this area includes the low area near the midpoint of the all y
batty en 8~' and 9~' Aves N. Mr. Stadler said that staff was hopeful that this area
would improve with the 6ti' Ave N improvem~ts, but it has not. A feasibility report
was presented to the residents at a public meeting on September 3, 1998, where
they favored the recommended alternative. RCM has stated that this improvement is
not corrtrary to improvements to be recommended in the storm water management
plan. Ths cost for the design phase is ~ 18,600.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with RCM ~ Associates for
engineering services related to storm sewer improvements, Area 5, City Project 98-
16. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council
Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hssch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye;
Mayor Redepsnning, aye.
5. Approve E-mail Internet Equipment and Services, (CR99-34)
Jim Genetlie said that the C'rty's current network doss not provide Internet access.
Staff is proposing that a networked solution bs purchased that would give every
employee whose PC is connected to the network, access to e-mail and the Internet.
Council Member Hasch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with NetLink international to
provide e-mail and Internet equipment and services. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council M mb r Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
Member Hesch, ay ;Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
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V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Maxwell said that the Caring Youth Award was a success.
Council Member Jensen said that the Park Board is meeting on February 21'~ to
discuss the Metro Transit Park and Ride and asked other Council Members to attend.
The question of how the park and ride was assigned to the Park Board came up.
Steve Mielke said that it was referred to the Park Board because that board was
looking at uses for the land. Mr. Mielke suggested that it might work to add a r f nal
section to the agenda, so that Council would hear concepts and refer them to the
appropriate boards and commissions.
Council Member Johnson said that she attended the annual Firo Department
Valentine's Day Party last Saturday. All but two Firs Fighters attended. This year th
award for Firo Fighter of the Year went to the spouses and partners of Firs Fighters.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Hssch moved and Council Memb r
Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ths meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:40 p.m.
Respectively Subm~- ,
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
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