10-17-95~•
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council vas held on October 17,
1995, in the Council C~~r,rs of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning, Counci~~~~r~rs Anderson, Hesch,
Kritsler and Maxwell. Also present were staff ~A~~ers Mielke,
Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Steinman and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC CO1~lENTS/CONCERNS
Don Roesner, 618 Park Valley Drive Nest, voiced a concern regarding
TIF and how the money is moved from one district to another. He gave
an outline to Mr. Mielke and asked that the figures be checked.
Charlie Roemhild, 238 6th Avenue North, requested that a light pole be
erected by the alley behind his home. Mr. Stadler said that he vas
already looking at the situation.
Earl Dorn, 301 South Nashington Avenue, Edina, MN, expressed his
concerns about trucks parking by the Super Valu Narehouse on Third
Avenue and Nashington. Mr. Stadler answered that he has scheduled a
meeting with Mr. Ring from Super Valu to discuss this issue.
Kate `Kinnich complemented Eileen Harvala, Community Relations
Coordinator, and other staff on the City Nide Open House that'vas held
on October 14, 1995. She hoped that the event would continue.
III. PRESENTATIONS
HOPKINS COI~IIKUNITY IMAGE ANARD
The Hopkins Community Image Awards were presented at the regular
Council Meeting on October 3, 1995. I. Brahiem Al Khalel, owner of
Abe~s Restaurant vas unable to attend that meeting. Mayor Redepenning
presented the award to Mr. Al Khalel.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 3, 1995 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 974
4. APPROVAL OF ACTION - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS,
LANDSCAPING AND AMENITIES, CO RD 3 RECONSTRUCTION
(CR95-187 )
5. APPROVAL OF ACTION - SELF PROPi~~T~mn BOX PAVER BID
ANARD (CR95-185)
6. APPROVAL OF ACTION - 14000 LB. PAVER TRAILER BID
ANARD (CR-186)
7. APPROVAL OF ACTION - CHANGE ORDER, CONSULTANT FEE,
NORTH SERVICE DRIVE IMPROVEL~~IENTS (CR95-183)
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' 8. APPROVAL OF ACTION - CHANGE ORDER, MAINSTREET
RECONSTRUCTION FIFTH AVENUE TO T.H. 169 (CR95-188)
Mr. Mielke requested that Check #63119,~to RLR, be pulled from Prelist
974 in order to be discussed at a future date. Counci~~~~er Hesch
requested that the minutes be amended as follows:
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Page 4, Paragraph 7 should include the name of the Counci~~~~~er
mho seconded the motion; and
Page 5, Insert as the last paragraph; "Counci~+~A~her Hesch
supported considering this license application because the policy
of Celebrity Boml Charities is to give 80$'of their ~~~ritable
dollars to the local ~~unity for the benefit of youth. None of
our current charitable giving organisations have adopted a formal
donation policy such as this."
Councilmember Hesch also requested that item 2 be removed from the
Consent Agenda as the only license listed, 3.2 beer license, John
Ireland School, is also a regular agenda item.
Counci~~~~er Maxwell • moved and Counci~+~awher Hesch seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A poll of the vote was as
f Ol lows : COUnci ~ ~~~"~" Anderson, Aye; COUnci ~ ~~~'f*' Hesch, Aye;
Councii~~~~er Krit$ler, Aye; Counci~~A~vber Maxwell, Aye; Mayor
Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
There was none.
VI. OLD BUSINESS •
A. CONSIDER ACTION - ANIMAL ORDINANCE
Jim Genellie explained the changes that have been made to the
ordinance. He stated that even if the City makes a decision to
contract for animal control, the new ordinance will be appropriate.
Staff recommended that the Council move to adopt Ordinance number 95-
773 for second reading and order the ordinance published.
Councilm~~nr Hesch moved and Counci~~~~r~r Krit$ler seconded a motion
to adopt Ordinance 95-773 for second reading and order publication.
A poll of the vote mas as follows: Counci~~~~ar Anderson, Aye;
Counci~~~her Hesch, Aye; COUnci~~~~er Kritsler, Aye; COUnci~~~h~r
Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion was carried
unanimously.
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VII. NEN BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION - HOPRINS SCHOOL DISTRICT 270 1995 REFERENDUM
RENENAL (QUESTION/ANswt~x DOCUMENT)
Mr. David Shapley, Director of Business Services, from the Hopkins
School District 270 explained the referendum question and the need for
the 1995 referendum renewal.
B. CONSIDER ACTION - GALLING LICENSE APPLICATION BY THE
RASPBERRY FESTIVAL (CR95-181)
Jim Genellie reported that the Raspberry Festival has requested a
renewal of its gambling licenses for 1996 and 1997. These licenses
allow gambling at the Hopkins House, 1501 Highway 7; Archies Liquors,
1022 Mainstreet; and The Hopkins Family Bowling Center, 107 shady Oak
Road. Mr. Genellie stated that it appears that the Festival has been
conducting its gambling activities fn accordance with state and local
laws.
Staff recommended a,motion to adopt Resolutions 95-91 95-92 and 95-94
approving the gambling license applications of the Raspberry Festival.
Counci~~+A~her~ Maxwell moved and Council~~r~r Anderson seconded a
motion to adopt Resolutions 95-91, 95-92, ,and 95-94 approving the
gambling license applications of the Raspberry Festival. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Counci~~~her Anderson, Aye; Councfl~p~+her
Hesch, Aye; Counci~~p~her Krit$ler, Aye; Counci~+~A~her Maxwell, Aye;
Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously.
C. CONSIDER ACTION - 3.2 BEER LICENSE, JOHN IArr.sNn SCHOOL
(CR95-182)
Staff recommended a motion to approve the 3.2 beer license for the
John Ireland School adult only Halloween Party.
Counci~~A~her Maxwell moved and Counci~~~~3r Anderson seconded a
motion to approve the 3.2 beer license for the John Ireland School
adult only Halloween Party. A poll of the vote was as follows:
COUnci~~A~~~r Anderson, Aye; COUncil~a~rar Hesch, Aye; COUnci~~~mr~r
Kritsler, Aye; Counci~~~~rer Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye.
The motion was carried unanimously.
D. CONSIDER ACTION -LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM
(CR95-184)
Jim•Kerrigan explained that the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
was enacted in Jtiine 1995 and is the Legislature ~ s att~~1. to address
various housing issues facing the seven-county metropolitan area. The
Act establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which consists
of three accounts: The Tax Base Revitalisation Account, the Livable
Communities Demonstration Account, and the Local Housing Incentives
Account. The goal is to provide incentives to expand housing
opportunities for low and moderate income families and funds for the
clean-up of polluted land.
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Staff recommended a motion to adopt resolution 95-93 electing to
participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act.
COUncilm~r~r Hesch moved and Counci~~a~~er Anderson seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 95-93 electing to participate in the Local Housing
Incentives Account Program. A poll of the vote was as follow:
CouncilmA~~sr Anderson, Aye; Counci~~~vt~er Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~her
Rrit$ler, Aye; Counci~~~~er Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye.
The motion was carried unanimously.
D. CONSIDER ACTION - VACATION OF ALLAY ON FORMER BURSCH
PROPERTY (CR95-179)
Paul Steinman reported that the first reading of Ordinance 95-776 took
place in January, 1991, in anticipation of another project and had not
been brought back to the Council since that time. He explained that
an easement would remain on the property and an additional 10 feet
alongside the property for utility access.
Staff recommended a motion approving Resolution 95-90 adopting
Ordinance 95-776 to vacate north/south alley in Block 3 for second
reading and order publication.
Council~A~~~r Hesch moved and Counci~~~~er Krit$ler seconded a motion
to approve Resolution 95-90 adopting Ordinance 95-776 for second
reading and ordered publication. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Councii~~her Anderson, Aye; Counci~~~t+er Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~her
Kritsler, Aye; Counci~~~t+er Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye.
The motion was carried unanimously.
E. CONSIDER ACTION - CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTRACT EXTENSION
(CR95-178)
Mr Stadler explained that the advantage to re-negotiating the contract
at this time would be a savings to the City of approximately $14,000
in 1996. Mr. Mielke commended the efforts of Mr. Stadler and Irathy
Max for their efforts in re-negotiating this contract.
Staff recommended a motion to approve a residential curbside recycling
contract extension adding the 4C~s limited boxboard and phone books,
through June 30, 1999, with Naste Management as outlined in attached
Pricing Matrix for weekly residential curbside collection of recycle
materials.
Counci~~~ber Hesch moved and Counci~~~r~r Anderson seconded a motion
to approve the residential curbside recycling contract extension. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~r:r Anderson, Aye;
Council~~~r.r Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~~her Krit$ler, Aye; Councilmember
Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion was carried
unanimously.
VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were none.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council~~her Anderson moved and
Councilmember Hesch seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:47 p.m.
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