02-02-99A regular m sting of th Hopkins City Council wash Id on February 2, 1999, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hatl.
Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Jensen, Hesch, and
Johnson. Also present were staff members Misike, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Gessels, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepsnning called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
A J Marotta, 3999 Auburn Drive, voiced his concern about the unr~iablsnsss of the
school busses. Mayor Rsdepenning said that the C'iiy doesn't have control of the
busses, but that staff will pass the concern on to the school officials.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. January 19, 199 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Miscellaneous License Renewal Report
3. Ratification of Prior Month's Disbursements (Memo)
4. Approve Ra ..Mpointrnents to Human Rights Commission (Memo)
5. Award Bid, South Park Pond Maintenance (Memo)
6. Lease Renewal for HCRRA, 18~' Ave Alley right-of-way (99-0221
7. Lease Agreement -Hennepin County Digitized Data (CR99-025)
8. Approve Purchase of Snow Blower AIG...t~~tlsnt (CR99-015)
9. Second Reading Amending the Ordinance Croeting Housing Improvem nt
Area 2, Westbrooke Patio Homes Phase II (CR99-026)
10.Adoption of Resolution 99-003, Authorizing Submittal of Recycling Grant
Application (CR99-0201
Council Member Hesch asked if item eight presupposed that the parking vehicle
replacement that is a later item on the agenda is approved. Staff answered that it did
not b cause the three wheel parking vehicle is no longer being used by the police
d partmsnt and has already been recycled ~ the Parks Departn~errt.
Council Member Hssch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vats was as follows: Council Member
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, sys; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
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IV. OATH OF OFFICE
Linda Wolford took ~e Oath of Office to serve on the Human Rights Commission.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing, Order I~~~N.~vemsnts, 1999 Ailey Projects (CR99-027)
Jim Gessele said that the project involves the alleys in the 300 block between 12~'
and 13~' Aves N and the 400 block between 14~' and 15'~ Avss N. On January 5,
1999, a feasibility report was accepted and s public hearing ordered for February 2,
1999. Public information meetings were held on January 21. Total project aro
estimated at X30,400 (~35.20~foot assessment) for block 400 and #47,000 (32.72!
foot assessment) for block 300 with average assessments (for average fifty foot lots)
being set at ~ 1,760 in the 400 block and ~ 1,636 in the 300 block.
Mayor Redspenning opened the Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
close ~e public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
8:19 p.m.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 99-010, Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing,
Alley Reconstruction Project 98-14. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jsnssn, aye; Council Member Hesch, ay ;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Jim K rrigan was not present in the Council Chambers. Mayor Redepenning mov d to
item two under new business.
2. Update, Hopkins Village Apartments (Memo)
Karen Skepper said that Dick Brustad from CHDC, was ill and unable to attend the
meeting. He would like to appear in March to update the Council. Ms. Skeppsr want
on to say that the final plans are being made. The purchase agreement has been
signed. Ths closing date is set at this time for March 31, 1999. Many things have to
be finalized to meet that date. They will need to find interim financing. Mayor
Redepsnning asked how the residents were dealing with the change. Ms. Skepper
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said that all is going well. Many are apprehensive because the costs of rents and
improvements have not yet been defined.
No action was taken.
3. Approve Purchase of Parking Enforcement Vehicle Replacement (CR99-
011)
Captain Jim Liddy told the Council that ~ 14,000 is available in the equipment
replac meat fund to replace the parking enforcement vehicle. Captain Liddy said that
the present vehicle is in relatively good operating condition, but no longer meets the
full needs of the department. A 4WD utility vehicle (Chevrolet Tracker) would better
meet those needs. The contract price fora 1999 model is 817,599. Staff has
located an equivalent vehicle in a 1998 model mat is available for 813,899.
Mayor Redepenning moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the purchase of a Chevrolet Tracker for a purchase price not to exceed
$14,500. A poll of the vote was ss follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council
M mbar Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye;
Mayor Redepenning, aye.
4. Approve Purchase of Logging Recorder Equipment Replacement (99-012)
Captain Jim Liddy said that ~e police voice-logging recorder was scheduled for
replacement in 1998 in the equipment replacement fund. Captain Liddy said that
staff has secured several quotes and that they hays chosen the recorder that best
meets their needs at a cost of 823,295. Other systems that ware available war not
as suited to their needs and cost more.
A discussion followed concerning ~e immediate need for the recorder. Council
Members asked whether the purchase is needed at this time if the dispatch service is
discontinued in the next one to one and one half years. Mr. Mielke said mat the
recorder could be sold in the future if need be and will retain a large portion of its
value. It may also be utilized in a shared program. Mr. Mielke further said that
because of the unreliability of the present unit, he felt that it is necessary to replace it
now.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the purchase of TEAC CR516M, Magneto-optical Voice Logging System from
Loeffler Business Systems for the pru:e of 523,295. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
Member Hesch, sye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepsnning, aye.
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1. Variance, Garage Height at 301 ~Ishiro Walk (CR99-023y
Jim Kerrigan said that the applicant, Joe Haubsnhofer, is applying for a height
variance to construct a garage. The Zoning Ordinance roquires a 15-foot maximum
h fight; the appi'~cant is roquesting a twenty-foot height. Mr. Kerrigan said that th
applicant could not show a hardship. Zoning and Planning recommended denial.
Council Member Hssch explained that the Zoning and Planning Commission was in
favor of the design and would have looked at findings for a hardship, but aro
expecting to amend the Zoning Ordinance concerning height requiroments, which
would allow more versatility. Ms. Hesch said she thought the amendments and the
variance request would appear on the agenda at the same time.
A discussion followed.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
continue the item and place it on the consent agenda at the second meeting in March.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member
Jens n, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Redepenning, aye.
5. Strost Project Feasibility Report (CR99-031)
Jim Gessele said that in November, 1998, the Council authorized Bolton and Menk,
Inc. to preparo a feasibil'~ty study concerning streert improvements on 12'~ and 13~'
Aves S from Mainstreet to 2"d Ave S and on 1'~ St S from 11 ~' to 13''' Aves. Ron
Roetzel and Marcus Thomas, Bolton and Menk, appearod to answer questions. Mr.
Thomas rmriewed the findings of the feasibility roport.
Council discussed the cost and the financing.
Council~Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 99-011, Resolution Ordering Public Hearmg, 1999 Street
Improvements, Project 98-09. 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 Redepsnning, aye.
IV. REPORTS - COMMITTEESlCOMMISSIONS
Council Member Johnson said that she attended a Chemical Health Commission
Meeting. April 26, 1999, will be the date for a
town meeting. It will bs held at the Hopkins Center for the Arts from 7:00 to 8:30
p.m. Ths topic will be taken from the 'teen survey' that was recerrtty conducted.
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Ms. Johnson also said that the Commission reviewed the new Liquor Ordinance and
• approved of all of it, but found a discrepancy between the ordinance and the
temporary 3.2 policy. Ths Commission favored the requirements of the new
ordinance.
Council Member Hesch said that she will bs attending a Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Forum on February 23'~ from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. and asked if any wero
interested in attending with her.
Council Member Maxwell mentioned that February is Ws Love Our Kids Morrth.
Council Member Jensen said mat the Met Council made a presentation to the Park
Board. They updated the Board on their Park and Ride on Excelsior Blvd. They also
said that they/ are looking at a bridge across County Road 3.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member
Maxwell seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 9:22 p.m.
Respect'nrely S ,
T ny ' ~ w r~~aisr, City Clerk
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Charles D. Redepenning, ldlayor
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