08-19-97A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 19, 1997, in
the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Jensen,
Hesch, and Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler,
and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. '
Mayor Redepenning announced that Ted Sauer, Hopkins School District, would
be making a presentation to City Manager Steve Mielke. Mr. Sauer announced
that Mr. Mielke would be receiving a community education award.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Barb Hanson, 221 9~' Avenue North, presented a petition to the City Council
regarding flooding in her neighborhood.
Mike Miller, of Interlachen Park, announced that petition has been submitted to
-- the City containing sufficient signatures to oppose curbs and gutters on any
future street project in the Interlachen Park neighborhood.
III. OATH OF OFFICE
'1. Hopkins Center for the Arts Operations Board
Jim Genellie administered the oath of office to Rich Brausen and Lesley
Ackerberg, two newly appointed board members.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. August 5 regular meeting minutes
2. Disbursements, Prelist 1020
3. Adoption of CIP (CR97-149)
4. Authorize traffic study, Tenth Avenue South (CR97-147)
5. Order assessment roll, miscellaneous assessments and 1997 alley
improvements (CR97-146)
. ~6. Order final payment, 1996 EVP project (CR97-145)
7. Proposed increase, Hopkins Pavilion hourly rental rates (CR97-143)
8. 1998 Gambling license renewal, Hopkins Area Jaycees (CR97-148)
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Teri Rolf, 6~' Avenue North, had a question about whether the 6~' Avenue North
storm sewer project was included in the CIP. She was assured that it'was.
Mr. Genellie informed the Council that in item #9, gambling license and Premises
Permits for the Jaycees, one premises permit was mistakenly omitted. The
' omitted premises permit is for MT Bears, 503 North • Blake Road. The Council
was asked to approve the following resolution •as part of the Consent• Agenda:
Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt Resolutions 97-79, 80, 81, ~ 82, and
83, approving the gambling licenses for the Hopkins Jaycees: •
Council Member Maxwell had a question concerning item #6. He 'wanted to
know whether the necessary devices had been installed in all the City vehicles.
Mr. Stadler said that he thought that they had. Mr. Mielke suggested that the
• Council approve the item contingent upon completion of the installations.
. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a 'motion
to approve the consent agenda as amended. 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 was carried unanimously.
V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Maxwell said that the police and fire departments are in the
midst of their Youth. Safety Camp which seems to be a success despite the
weather.
Council Member Hesch said that the Depot, Coffee House project is under way.
Phase 1 renovation began this week. The Coffee House is looking for
community support for Phase 2.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member moved and Council Member
seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
consent at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ji ~ enellie, Assistant City Manager
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