08-17-93
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council Mas bald on
_ August 17, 1993 in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins Cfty
Hall.
Present Mare Nayor Radepenninq, Councilmembers Anderson,
Hesch, Rrit$lar and NaYMall. Also present Mara staff
members 1rlialka, Gustafson, 8armeninq. Gessels, 1Carrigan,
Rorrison and City Attorney Jesse liiiliar.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Radapanninq called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDl~
1. APPROVAL OF TSE AUGUST 3 , 1993 REGULAR 1~IEETING 1`ur u ia8
a . APPROVAL OF DIsnuxBffi~•ir~, PR~•TST 918
3. l~-PPROVAL OF l~ISS''~•T•#NEOUS LICENSES
4. ACCEPT PETITION FOR PRIVl~TE S -ORDER
ASSESSI~IT ROLL PREPARED FOR ~IISC~_t-,~EOUS ASSESSI~i'1'S
(Rpt. 93-139)
5. ORDER ASSESS~I~IENT ROLLS PREPARED FOR NAINSTREET
UTILITIES, SIDENALIC - 3ND ST. N.E. , ALLEY CONrsi•KUCTION
(Rpt. 93-130)
6. ORDER PQBLIC HEARING -CAPITAL PLAN
SEPT~ER 7, 1993 (Rpt. 93-1a8)
7. APPROVE NEIGHBvxt:uOD ADVISORY BOARD BY-LAMS
8. APPROVE JQLY 13TH NORK SESSION
Councilmambar Hesch moved and Councilmambar Nax~rall seconded
the motion to a~,~sova the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote Mas as folloMS: Councilmembar Anderson,
Aye; Councilmamber Basch, Aye; Councilmambar I~itslar, Aye;
Councilmambar l~ax~-ell, Aye; Nayor Radapanninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
III.
a. REPRESENTATIVES OF ~IINNEHAHA -OARS ASSOCIATION
Irene Ibsen and Joey Carlson, of the lrlinn~~r~+~ Oaks
Association, appeared before Council to request that the
Council ra-e~tamina the contracts regarding the loan the City
made to purchase the property and to forgive the debt to the
four homeoMnars involved in the repayment of the cost of the
property.
They stated that it Mould be a hardship to repay the loan
for the four homeoamars and that they felt that the City
should pay off the loan. They also stated that they had been
unable to raise money to help Kith the financing.
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Councilmember Hesch stated that she would like the Council
to look at the situation again and re~~,,.~ the facts.
Mr. Mialka said that the project could ba re-examined and
hoar the City got to this point. Ha stated that~thair era
forms of relief for the City with examples that the property
could be put back on the market, etc.
Councilmember Rrit$lar agreed to ra-examine the issue and
investigate alternatives to relieve the folks of the burden.
City Attorney, Jerre Millar, stated that for the City to
purchase the property and assess all property owners in the
City it must legally benefit the people who live in Hopkins
and not just benefit one small area.
After further discussion Councilmembar Hasch moved and
Councilmamber l~itslar ~esonded the motion to examine all
areas of relief .
A poll of the vote was as folla~rs: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmambar Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritsler, Aye;
Councilmamber Naxarall, Aye, Mayor Radapenninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanfnously.
Iv. NSN sUSINSSs
a. CONSIDffit ACTION - AMSND ORDINANC$ - RH: DISCEIARG$ OF
STORK! RATffit iH•iJ SANITARY S~SR (Rpt. 93-133 )
Staff racoaemandad a~ioval of the follaarinq motion: Move
for adoption of first reading of Ordinance No. 93-730
amending Section 705.09 of the City Code.
Jim Gessale, rant over the need for the amen~~~nt giving
background information with the Council.
An illegal connection of a storm saver system to sanitary
sewer utilities has came to light. In dealing with the
problem of ordering the disconnection, staff has became
aware of ambiguities in the present code. The definition of
stormwater discharge needs to be drawn more clearly, and
staff felt language Heads to ba added concerning a funding
vehicle that would expedite disconnection projects.
After discussion Councilmemaber Anderson moved and
Councilmamber ~itsler seconded the motion to approve the
first reading of the a t of Ordinance No. 93-730.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmambar Anderson,
Aye; Councilmambar Hasch, Aye; Councf~+~~~er l~it$lar, Aye;
Councilmambar 1Kaxwall, Aye; Mayor Radepanninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
b. CONSID$R ACTION - ADOPT CONDUCT i GIFTS POLICY
(Rpt. 93-134)
Staff raco~anded ap~~o~-al of the following motion: Nova
that Council adopt the policy on Conduct and Gifts. Upon
adoption, staff mould take steps nQ~-asary to implement the
policy including:
o Distributing the policy to all City Officials and
employees.
o $nclosinq a copy in all "New Bmployea" and City
Officials handbooks.
After discussion Councilmambar Na~tell moved and
Councilmember Hesch seconded the motion to adopt the policy
on Conduct and Gifts as written.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmembar Anderson,
Aye; Councilmem~*• Hesch, Councilmembar Rritsler, Ays;
Councilmember Naxwall, Aye; Nayor Radapenninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
c. DISC[TSSION: PffitF'O~ING ARTS cariaK
The purpose of this document and our discussion on August
17th is basically as follows:
i. Provide general background information on the project
a. Summaries the information prepared by wadi and
Associates
3. Provide possible alternative actions for the City
Council to consider.
Tom Harmeninq reviewed the report with the Council.
P. S. Vedi and Ralph Rapson also a~,~„s~red to answer
questions concerning the architecture and costs of building
the Performing Arts Center.
Councilmembar Hesch asked if a balcony could ba incorporated
into the project. Nr. Rapson replied that a balcony would
require additional costs, such as, stairs, elevators and
_ spacial fire requirements.
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Councilmembar Maxwell asked that a public a+~~rinq ba sat so
that the citisens of Hopkins would be aware of and could
offer comments on the project.
Councflmembar Anderson stated that he is in favor of the
project but not in favor of the Cities imrolvemant. He would
like to assess the public interest and look for financial
backing froam other sources.
Mayor Radepenninq said ha would be in favor of other sources
helping to defray the costs, relieving the City of paying
the total cost.
Councilmember Maxarall said other alternatives could ba found
such as a referendum.
Councilmamber l~italar stated that no doubt this is an
excellent project. 8a suggested using TIF funds and other
alternative funds.
Councilmember Hasch said that the project could be
independent. She suggested setting up an Arts Board.
Councilmembar Anderson asked if the Board would ba formed by
the City or privately.
Tom 8armeninq suggested that the City form the project and
provide information on how to sat up an Arts Board.
Dr. Paul Slaton, resident, asked if their would ba space for
art exhibits, etc. Ha also asked what the property tax loss
would be to the City for a non-profit organisation.
Tom Harmeninq stated that the restaurant and ta+-~ter would
generate Haar t~••os in Avg+ss of the current user of the
site.
Stave Barbario thanked the Council for their on going
interest and also thanked vadi and Rapson for their
excellent ~s~~.~sals. He also stressed the Head to move
quickly with a decision.
Don Roessner, 618 Heat Park Valley Drive, stated that it is
time for a public hearing. He also suggested a referendum.
Mike Miller, ilea Maple Hill Road, stated that he is in
favor of the pro fact.
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Councilmember l~it$ler moved and Councilmember 8esch
seconded the motion to set a public hearing for September 7,
1993 at 7:30 p.m. rith a sign up list for interested
parties.
A poll of the vote ras as follows: Councilmasber Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember l~itsler, Aye;
Councilmember ~laYwell, Aye; 1Kayor Radepenninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
v. PoBLIC co~~rrs/cox"~Ns
There Here no public comments.
VI . R$PORTS - CO~II~II•i iais8/CO~ISSIONS
Councilmember Maxwell said that he attended the Park Board
meeting and that ner officers rare elected.
VII. ADJOURI~iI~!$NT
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilsember Maxrell
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned b+y
unanimous consent.
Respe~ full submitted,
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Pat Gis-borne,- Deputy City Clerk
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