10-20-98A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on, October 20, 1998, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present ware Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Jensen, Hssch, and
Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Hartshorn, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. October 6, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. September 8, 1998 City Council Work Session Minutes
3. Disbursements, Prelist 1048
4. Approval to Submit Contamination Clean-up Grant Application, Stiele
Project, (CR98-1741
5. Approve Resolution Abating Assessment of Property Owned by State of
Minnesota (CR98-172)
6. Approval to Submit Grant Application, Tax Base Revitalization Account,
Benshoof Project (CR98-167)
7. Authorize Final Payment 1997 EVP System (CR98-170)
Mayor Redepenning asked for an explanation of item four. Jim Hartshorn explained
that this is a Contamination Cleanup Grant from the Department of Trade and
Economic Development. The City has to sponsor the applicant and will receive the
funds. The funds will then be given to the applicant. The City will contribute twelve
p rc n't from the general fund, but the applicant will agree to reimburse the City for
all costs in a new development agreement. The mason for the grant is because th
Minnesota Pollution Control is requiring a Frankie Piling system instead of a standard
piling system, which raises the cost of construction.
Council Member Maxwell 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. The motion carried unanimously.
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IV. OATH OF OFFICE
Patty Schuesslar was sworn to office of Park Board Commissioner
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Traffic Analysis, 18'" Avs N/4~' St N and 17"' Avs N/3'd St N
(CR98-168)
Stsv Stadler told the Council that at the September 1'~ meeting, Council denied a
request for stop signs at the intersections of 19'~ Ave N/ 4°i St N and 17'~ Avs N/3'~
St N and directed staff to investigate and report on the resident's tr.,f fic/pedestrian
safety concerns at the two intersections and at the 17"' Ave N regional trail crossing.
Mr. Stadler proposed the following recommendations:
19"' Ave N/4'~ St N intersection: Place a turn sign 160 feet in advance of the
intersection indicating an upcoming sharp curve in the road end an advisory
speed plate indicating 15 mph through the turn.
No prohibition of parking along 4~' St N just west of the 19~' Ave N
intersection.
Direct staff to request the Elder Homestead to place a stop sign at the
exit from their parking lot.
17"' Ave N/3"~ St N intersection: Widen 3'~ St N to 35 feet when it is
reconstructed.
17"' Avs N Regions) Trail crossing: Move the existing 'Trail Ahead" sign
for northbound traffic closer to the street, install new green fluorescent
signaga, and Paint pavement markings -TRAIL XING.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
accept the traffic safety investigation and approve staff's recommended actions. 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. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. First Reading, Revised Liquor Ordinance (CR98-1731
Jim Genellie told the Council that the current liquor ordinance is at least 20 years old
and should be brought up to data. Mr. Genallie said that the Stat of Minnesota
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made several changes to the State Liquor Statutes with the most significant change
being the change to the status of 3.2 beer from no. ~ i~ ~xicating to intoxicating. Mr.
Genellie reviewed the significant changes to the ordinance.
Council discussed the changes.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt Ordinance 98-819, repealing Sections 1200, 1206, and 1210 of the Hopkins
City Coda and creating a new Section 1200 and directed staf f to work with the City
Attorney to come up with language that will allow the current I'icenss holders to
remain under the current conditions, to address exclusive liquor stores for future
licensees, and look at locations of liquor establishments in the Zoning Ordinance prior
to the second reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell,
ay ;Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member
Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Repealing Section 1110, Taxicabs, of the Hopkins Cty Code
T ny Obermaier told Council that the City has licensed taxicabs for many years.
Other cities that license taxicabs do extensive vehicle inspections and driver
background checks. Other cities do not license taxicabs at all. Ms. Obermaier said
that the impact to revenues would amount to ~ 1,0251sss per year without significant
impact to the overall revenues from licenses and permits.
A discussion of the value of licensing tsxis followed.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jsns~ seconded a motion to
adopt Ordinance 98-818, repealing section 1110, Taxicabs, of the City Code, for first
reeding and replacing it with a new section 1110 that would require taxis to be
licensed in two municipalities to allow them to operate in the City of Hopkins. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen,
aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, eye; Mayor Redepenning,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Johnson reported that the Raspberry Festival meet an held elections.
Ms. Johnson said that they filled out the board.
Steve Mielke reported that the City has won a national award for the Hopkins Cant r
for the Arts. It is the 1998 James C. Howland award for Urban Enrichment. The City
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will be presented with the award at the National League of Cities Conference in
December.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council
Member Maxwell seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ths meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:39 p.m.
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