06-09-98 WSWo~ic Se sion Minut s
Jun 9,1998
A City Coundl Work session was held on Tuesday, June 9,1998, in the Raspberry
Room at Hopkins City Hall. Present were Coundl members Chuck Redepenning, Gene
Maxwell, Fran Hesch, Karen Jensen, and Diane Johnson. Also present were staff
members Steve Mielke, City Manager; and Jim Parsons, Assistant fio the City Manager,
Tom Anderson, Building Oflidal, and Jim Hartshorn, Community Development
Spedalist.
The meeting was called do order at 6:30 p.m.
Building Code Processes
The first item of business was a discussion of the building code processes. Chief
Building Offidal, Tom Anderson, r+evie~wed a memorandum outlining the building
process and the role of building codes and inspectors in that process. Items of
aistomer service response for request for inspections and other issues were discussed.
The Coundl requested a Highlights amide on inspections and suggested a brochure
explaining the building code pr~ooess, and appeals to handle complaints and concerns.
Strat gic Plan for Economic De~relopment
The next item was a review of the Strategic Plan. Jim Parsons reviewed a memo
outlining and updating the Coundl on the status of the implementation of the 1995
Strafiegic Plan for Economic Developmenrt. After review of the Plan, the City Coundl
asked that the staff rmrieW and amend the sec:tlons of the Strategic Plan which are in
need of update; revieMr ways in which to rede~relop single family lots which are beyond
repair or are best replaced rather than repaired; provide information to the Council on
the efforts to date in filling the final space in the Glen Rose Florals building; and begin a
process to focus on other sites within the City. The Coundl also asked for an update
on the Hopkins House redenrelopment discussions.
1999-9005 Capltal Impro~remant Plan
The next item was a discussion of tine Capital Improvements Plan. Sfieve Mielke
reviewed with the Coundl, a draft of the Capital Improvements Plan. After discussion,
the Coundl requested information on the Lot 500/Taits Grocery Store development
regarding parking restrictions, asked that a news brief be prepared on the cost of toarer
painting to explain to residents the high cost of painting a water ~rr~.r. Mielke stated
that the CIP would be r+evieWed again at the July Work session.
1999-5003 Equlpment Replacement Plsn
The next Item was a review of the Equipment Replacement Plan. Finance Director Lori
Yager presented the draft plan to the Coundl, outlining changes from last years Plan,
and indicting that it appeared that no tax increase Would be necessary for 1999.
Youth Smoking at Bus Stops
The next item of discussion was youth smoking in public/at bus stops. City Manager
Steve Mielke explained tha# the Coundl had requested discussion and dialogue on this
issue. Mielke stated that he and Mayor Redepenning had discussed this issue with
representatives from the school district and surrounding titles and found little
enthusiasm to dealing with the issue. Mielke stated that the police are currently writing
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stations to youth on an occasional basis, when oond~tions warrant, for youth smoking.
These stops and citations are not necessarily at bus stops, but can be in other public
areas as well. Mielke stated that the police department is finding the courts more
recep~ to handling these types of citations than they were in the pas#.
After discussion, Council requested feedback/statistic:s from the police department on
this issue, and that staff step up enioroement more vigorously, and to work with the
Chemical Health Commission to educate youth and parents on youth smoking.
Oth r:
Mayor Redepenning requested assistance from the Coundl in finding names for the
Zoning and Planning Commission opening, and the Park Board opening.
Mayor Redepenning indicated that he would be bringing a discussion about his trip to
Costa Rica to the Council in the near future, at a work session.
Mielke informed the Council that he is having discussions with the Hopkins Center for
the Arts Operations Board on reduced or sliding fee scales for the Hopkins Center for
the Arts.
There being no other business, a motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Maxwell
fio adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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