10-01-96i
A regular meeting o!f the Hopkins City Council was held on October 1,1996 in the .Council
Chambers ofi Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning, Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, Johnson and Jensen.
Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Gessele, Anderson, Elverum,
Harvala 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/CONCERNS
Douglas Strandness of the Community Housing Development Corporation gave the Council a
brief update on the changes taking place at the Renaissance Apartments. He introduced the
president, Renee' Quinn, of the new cooperative that has been established. Ms. Quinn
announced that the name has been changed to Raspberry Ridge.
III. PROCLAMATION
Mayor Redepenning proclaimed October 6 through October 12 to be Cities Week 1996 and
invited residents to an open house of all the •Cit~'s facilities on October 12, 1996.
IV. PRESENTATION
1. 1996 Hopkins Community Image Awards
Thirteen nominations were received for the Hopkins Community Image Awards (HCIA). HCIA
recognize individuals and businesses wl~io have made an exterior improvement to their property
or who have demonstrated continued superior maintenance of their home or business. Mayor
Redepenning presented this years awards to:
Single-family Residential: Leonard and Jeri Couquyt, 34611th Avenue North
Multi-family Residential: Creekwood Apartments -Highland Management Group, 1328 NE
Lake Street
Commercial: Hopkins Home Center - Lommen Partnership, l 78th Avenue South
Courtyard -Merriam Park Company, 1010th Avenue North
R.L. Johnson Company, 401 and 41511th Avenue South
Courtyard and R.L. Johnson will appear in November to accept their awards.
2. 1996 Focus on Hopkins Photo Contest Winners
• Seven photographs were entered into the contest. The grand prize winner was Kevin Thomas.
Lynne McCarthy was the second place winner.
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3. Award of Merit to Two Residents by the Hopkins Fire Department
On August 9th, Jacqueline Bakk and Tina Dallum saved the life of a two year old gild at
~• Creekwood Apartments. Fire Chief George Magdai presented awards of merit to the two
residents.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. September 17,1996, regular meeting minutes
2. September 10, 1996 work session minutes
3. Disbursements, Prelist 998 '
4. Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, Hopkins participation in 1997 (CR96-153)
5. Liquor License issues, BW3
6. Meadawbrook storm sewer bid award
7. Appointment of Election Judges for the General Election, November 5,. 1996
(CR96-160)
Steve Mielke gave the Council a brief explanation of BW3's violations of liquor ordinances and
statutes and the penalties that have been.assessed. Council Member Hesch moved and Council
Member Jensen 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 was carried
unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approve Miscellaneous Assessments; Private improvements, Delinquent Invoices,
parking Ramp Maintenance (CR96-155)
Jim Gessele reviewed a list of miscellaneous and private improvement special assessments to be
adopted and certified to the assessment roll. One appeal was received from Steven Dahl, 329
15th Avenue North.
Mayor Redepenning opened the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m. Steven Dahl appeared to request
that the assessment to his property be waived. He said that he has been paying the service
portion ofi his bill, but not the penalty charges that have accumulated. Council Member Maxwell
moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to close the Public Hearing. 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 Public
Hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 8:07 p.m.
Steve Mielke gave a brief account of the utility bill that was assessed to Steven Dahl's property.
Council discussed the assessment. Council Member Johnson asked City Attorney, Jeny Miller if
waiving the assessment would set a precedent for other utility bills. Mr. Miller said that each
• situation is unique and should be decided on an individual basis. This will not set a precedent
for other assessments. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a
•- • motion to accept the appeal to remove $322.26 from the assessment roll. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Nay; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member
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Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Nay. The motion was carried. Mr. Mielke
asked the Council to give him direction on how they wanted the current service charges handled
with on Mr. Dahl's account. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson
seconded a motion to direct staff: to remove current service charges from Mr. Dahl's account to
create a zero balance on it. 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 carved unanimously.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 96-78, adopting the assessment ro11,1996 miscellaneous and certain private
improvements special assessments with the removal aF $322.26 from 32915th Avenue North. 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.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve Purchase' Agreement, 130, 19th Avenue South (Grandner Property)
(CR96-157)
Steve Stadler reported that Council previously approved construction of cul~lesacs at the
intersections of 18th and 19th Avenues South and County Road 3. At the same time, Council
approved moving the house at 13019th Avenue South to provide proper setbacks from the
Cul-de-sac. In reviewing moving costs, staff determined that the oost.of purchasing the home,
removing the home and reselling the property would be as cost effective as moving the home.
Councl Member Maxwell moved and Councl Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 96-80, approving the purc~ase of property at 13019th Avenue South. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Councl Member Maxwell, Aye; Councl Member Jensen, Aye; Councl
Member Hesch, Aye; Councl Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was
carried unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Proposed Nine Mile Cove PUD Rezoning (CR96-150)
Nancy Anderson said that Taurus Properties has requested that the former Minneapolis Floral
site located at the end of Second Avenue South be rezoned from R=2, low density multiple family
to Planned Unit Development. They plan to construct 62 detached townhomes on the site. The
Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval at their September meeting. The
proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Greg Kopischke, Westwind
Engineering Consultants, represented the applicant and reviewed the proposed development with
the Council. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 96-74 approving Ordinance 96-791 that will rezone from R-2, low density
multiple family, to Planned Unit Development the Minneapolis Floral site for first reading. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Councl Member Maxwell, Aye; Councl Member Jensen, Aye; Council
Member Hesch, Aye; Councl Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was
carried unanimously.
2. Approve Proposed Nine Mile Cove CUP (CR96-151)
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Nancy Anderson stated that Taurus Properties applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct
62 detached townhomes on the Minneapolis Floral site. The units will be one story with
~~ basements, approximately 1850 square #eet, with 48 walkout units and 14 units with full look-0ut
windows. There was a density transfer that occurred in the past that allowed up to 280 units on
this site. The applicant is proposing less density than could be constructed with the R-2 zoning.
The Zoning and, Planning Commission recommended approval of the project. Council Member
Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 96-75,
approving a conditional use permit to construct 62 townhomes on the Minneapolis Floral site. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye;
Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnsons Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion was carried unanimously.
3. Approve Proposed Nine Mile Cove Preliminary Plat (CR96-152)
Nancy Anderson reported that Taurus Properties applied for preliminary plat approval to
construct 62 townhomes on the fomner Minneapolis Floral site. The property will be plotted as
individual lots. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. Steve Mielke
asked if the final plat will show the trail and utility easements and emergency access. Nancy
Anderson and Mr. Kopischke said these items would appear either in the final plat or as separate
documents. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 96-76, approving a preliminary plat for the former Minneapolis Floral site
subject to approval of the rezoning PUD. 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.
4. Approve Change Order, Alley Project 96-06, between 12th and 13th Avenues
(CR96-159)
Mr. Stadler told Council that because of miscommunication between consulting engineers and
staff the alley was constrLU~ed too high, causing a drainage problem in adjoining parking lots.
The amount over the bid is approximately $3,151.00. Staff asked Council to approve the change
orcler. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
authorize payment of change order compensating adjacent property owners for drainage
improvements as they relate to Alley Project #96-06. 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.
5. Suburban Alliance -Resolution Declaring Intent to Dissolve Joint Powers Organization
(CR96-154)
Sfieve Mielke gave a brief history of the Suburban Alliance or West Hennepin Human Services
Board as a joint powers organization which Hopkins has been a member of for twenty plus years.
He said that during the past year to year and one half the agency has experienced financial
difficulties and that staff has been analyzing the organization for the past two months in an
attempt to determine a best solution for the financial and organizational difficulties facing
Suburban Alliance. He said that, assuming a $130,000 total debt, Hopkins is responsible for
$11,132.10 of that amount. In conjunction with other cities, Hopkins staff has formulated a plan to
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dissolve the organization and create a new planning body. A discussion followed. Council
Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt Resolution
96-77 declaring intent,to dissolve relationship with West Hennepin Human Services Planning
Board, aka Suburban Alliance, effective January 31,1997, and providing for its orderiy
dissolution. 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. - -
IX. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Maxwell said that the Zoning and Planning Commission looked at the
Minneapolis 1=local site at the meeting.
Council Member Hesch said that she attended the diversity training seminar that was held at City
Hall and recommended that it be held again. .
Steve Mielke announced that the City is planning two budget work sessions in October for the
general public to attend.
X. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member:Maxwell
seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:43 p.m.
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