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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council ras held on
March a, 199a in the city Council Chambers of the sopkins
City Ball.
Present rare Mayor Herq, Councilmambers ~*+~iPrson, Shirley,
Rritsler and Redepenninq. Also present rare staff members
Kielke, Genellie, sarmeninq, Gustafson, Gessele, Kerrigan
and City Attorney J~is Killer.
I. CALL TO ORD~
Mayor Herq call the meeting to order at 7:4a p.:n.
II. SP$CIAL ORD~ OF BUSIN$SS
(a) CHANG$ I~STING DAT$ OR TII~ OF APRIL 7, 199a cv'urCIL
~BTING.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilaembsr Anderson
seconded the motion to change the meeting time to 8:15 p.m.
on Tuesday April 7, 199x.
A poll of the vote ras as follors: Counciimember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Cauncil~e'~r i~italer,
Aye; Councilm~amber Redepenninq, Aye; Nayor Sorg, Aye. The
sotion carried unanimously.
III. CONSENT AGSNDA
1. APPROVAL OF TS$ ~KKK«~IRY 18, 199a REGULI~IR COUNCIL
MS$TING !`iruta8
a. APPROVAL OF DISBURS~TS, PR~•TST 88a
3. APP'..ava 1~I8~•T-#ll~F0U8 LICBNS$ APPLICATIONS
4. APPROVE Tffi~PORARY INCENTIVES FOR CO~D~ffitCTfT• RESAB
LOAI~i PR~OGRSN AND SIGN GRl~ll~'1' APPLICATION (Rpt. 9a-5a)
5. ANSN~ffi1T TO TIF PLi~N TO 1~lLIrO~ii GRAII'PS FOR
CO~II~RCIAL REHAB LOAN PROGRBN AND SIGN GRANT
APPLICATION (Rpt. 9a-53)
6. APPROVE 49ERS 11AGE CONTRI~CT F~ 199a (Rpt. 9a-56)
7. NAGS ~ri•KACT FOR NON-UNION ffi~LOYEES
(Rpt. 9a-57)
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NG 1991 c.Jb'i•INGENCY
TRANSFERS (Rpt. 9a-63)
9. APPROVE l~iir~is8 OF TsE NOV~ER 14, 1991 1i!~~C~P
l~urui•:s8
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilme~mber Anderson
seconded the motion to ap~o~-e the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote ras as follors: Councilm®mber Anderson,
Aye; Cauncilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmembsr l~italer,
Aye; Councilmember Redepsnning, Aye; Mayor Serq, Aye. The
lotion carried unanimously.
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IV. POHLIC 8B1~RINGS
(a) CONSIDH~t ACTION - 1992 CDBG ~u~c8
Staff raco®nended a~.prv.ral of the fol]~owinq motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 9Z-ZO a~P-~~.ring the proposed programs for Year
XVIIi Urban Hennepin County Coa~aaunity Development Block
Grant Funds and authorising is subeittal based on the
follotiing understanding:
o Re-evaluate Greater I~innsapolis Day Car Associations
(G!®C) need for and ability to spend 1992 CDBG funds after a
six month period;
o Request Hennepin County to amend budget up to a ma~ciaum
of $1x,000 if need is demonstrated by G~IDC.
1Pith a~~ ~~al of this action the application would be
submitted to Hennepin County for their review and a~~~.ral.
Jim icerrigan gave a brief ovarvia~r of the Resolution. 8e
also stated that the fund had been reduced by $2,000 from
_ a~~~cimatsly $108, 00 to $106, 000. l+b*. 1~errigan stated that
staff recaemsnded undertaking housing r~b~~ilitation
activities pith the 1992 CDBG funds reserving $iZ,000 for
the Day Care Association for a period of six months.
8ayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Grace Norris, Greater xinnaapolis Day Care Association,
appeared before Council. She thanked the Council for the
help the City had given them and agreed with the six month
windo~r.
Hearing no more co®ents Council ember Redepenninq moved and
Councilmembsr xritsler seconded the motion to close the
public ~+~ gyring at 8:00 p.m.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilaeaber Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmea~ber ~Critsler,
Aye; Councilmember Redapenninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
After discussion Councilmember 1Critaler moved and
Councilmember Redepenninq ~-~~nded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 9a-ZO with the understandings as noted.
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A poll of the vote eras as follo~rs: Councilaember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmembsr Shirley, Aya; Councilaebar laritsler,
Ays; Councilmembar Redepenninq, Aya; Mayor Herq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDHS ACTION - GRi0C8RY ai.u~ P'ROrT$CT
i. North Hopkins Co®munity Concerned Cftisens adoption of
Resolution No. 9Z-19. •
Staff recosmandsd the folloMinq motion: Rove to a~~r~d~s
Resolution No. 9a-i9 outlining proposed actions to address
concerns of the North Hopkins Comsunity of Concerned
Citisens .regarding the future redewlopmsnt of property
located bstmean 6th and 8th Avenue, north of Nainstraet.
Nayor Hera gave a brief synopsis of the proposed Resolution.
He thanked the NHCCC Citisens for their participation in
the study.
Tom Harmaninq Kant through the provisions (sw~ariaed balov)
of the Resolution:
i. Traffic Concerns
z. Loitering Concerns
3. Herminq
4. Construction Impacts
5. Resoninq
6. LRT Lines
7. Tax increment Financing
S. Site Preparation, IIsaga,
9. Acquisition of Property
10. Additional suggestions
(TIF)
Nanagemant
Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.
R~~rinq no comments Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember ~itsler seconded the notion to close the
public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
A poll of the vote eras as folloMS: Councilmember Anderson,
Ays; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember 1Critsler,
Aye; Councilmembar Redepenninq, Ays; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
Counci____~r Anderson coved and Councilor ~r Kritsler
^~~`Andad the motion to adopt Resolution No. 9Z-19.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmamber Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember iC`ritaler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepsnninq, Aye; Mayor Ssrq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z . HCRRA l~greement
Staff racoamtendad that the Council cove to a~p~w~re the
ground lease, aaseasent agreement and light rail transit
agreement between the Hennepin County Regional Railroad
Authority and the City of Hopkins and direct their
suba~issfon to the HCRRA for adoption.
Tom Harmeninq reviewed the HC1iRA Agreement.
Steve Bubul, Attorney, Holmes ie Graven, gent over the terms
of the agreement.
Mayor Serq opened the Public ~ic~*•ing at 8:37 p. m..
$ugene Maxwell had tyro questions for the Council.
(i) Haw was tho land evaluation datersinad?
~. Barmeninq informed Hr. Kaxwll that the land was
appraisad~by Scott Renee, a qualified appraiser.
(Z) Mould the Resolution still stand if nothi~ Mas dons in
the near future?
Yes, the Resolution would be i~ effect regardless.
w~~*•inq no more ca~ents Councilmember Redepenninq :Quad and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the notion to close the
public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmamber Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Ays; Councilmember ~italer,
Aye; Councilmsmber Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Sera, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
v. oLD SUSIN$ss
(a) CONSIDBtt ACTION - s$c.Jrc READING •i•~~ iri IN HOUSING
ORDINANC$
Staff recommender adoption of Ordinance No. 9a-705 for
second reading and order published.
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Tom 8armaninq stated that a Resolution Mould be caminq back
to the Council for• authorisation to set fees at a later
data. 8a also stated that the Ordinance Mould not qo into
effect until August 1, 199x.
Councilmambar Anderson mo~vsd and Councila~amber R~itsler
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 9a-705 for second
reading and order published.
A poll of the vote Mss as follars: Councilmembar Anderson,
Aye; Councilmembar Shirley, Aye; Councilma~abar 1Critaler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Harq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
vI. N$N BUSINESS
(A) CONSIDER ACTION - RRQU$ST FOR VACATION OF TYLER
Staff reco~andad the folloMinq motion: l~ova to apps~.re
Resolution No. 9a-a4 denying Ordinance No. 9a-704 to vacate
part of Tyler Avenue.
$dco fs proposing to construct an addition to their existing
building at 845 Tyler Avenue. This area is coned I-i which
requires a a0 foot set-back abutting Tyler Avenue. This
addition is needed for additional office space. After reviaM
staff advised the applicant that either a variance Mould
have to be requested or that Tyler Avenue had to bs vacated
to provide the necessary setback area. The applicant
decided to request the vacation of Tyler Avenue.
Steve 8anlon and Jerry Gustafson of Rdco appeared before
Council to discuss the necessity of the vacation. They Mere
asking for a small portion of Tyler Avenue for parking. The
portion they requested is at the end of Tyler Avenue Mhich
dead ends at the railroad track. That' also shoMad pictures
of the proposed addition.
James A. Henshoof, Henshoof i Associates, has revievad the
traffic implications. lam. Benshoof stated that it Mas
premature to vacate the street because the street is on® of
tMO streets that could ba tied onto and Street South, in a
north- south direction. At the present ties there are no
access streets crossing the tracks.
Councilmembar Anderson said that ha Mould hesitate ~o say
that the road Mould not ba n~~4d fn the next five to tan
years.
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Councflmembsr Redapenninq said that he felt that if they
v~era to ask for a variance it would be a possibilty bat that
it eras too soon to consider vacating the street.
Mayor Berg concurred that it is premature to a~~~.re a
vacation.
Lo~rell 8 ita lof f , Lo~r+sl1 ~ s Automotive Parts asked if van
Buren Avenue might not be a viable option.
Councilmambers Shirley and ~italar stated that they Moald
prefer that Bdco Products request a vari ~*+c~e.
Councilme~aber Redepenninq coved and Councilm~ber seconded
the notion to adopt Resolution 80. 9Z-Z4 denying Ordinance
loo. 9a-~o4.
A poll of the vote Mas as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmaber R'ritaler,
Aye; Councilae~aber Redepanninq, Aye; Mayor Berg. Aye. Th
motion carried unanimously.
(b) RSVISII COBCEPT P~I~ - Yc~ur~~STB~l' AMOCO - COUp'1'Y
ROAD #3 AID 11TH Avffi8~ Sc~u in
A neN Holiday gas station `-ill be constructed on the
south`rast ~tiaer of County Road #3 and 11th Avenue South,
the present site of Youngstadt~s Amoco. The construction of
the nw gas station rill leave Yoangstedt•s rithout a
location. 8r. Youngstedt is proposing to mov+s his basiness
to the east side of 11th Avenue.
8ayor Berg e~ccusad himself from the table stating that ha
had a conflict of interest. He asked Councilmember Shirley
to take over the meeting.
!~. Youngstadt and lam. Constable •appeared before Council to
reviar the plan Kith the Council. lam. Youngstadt stated
that ha had a petition Kith eleven hundred names requesting
that Youngstadt~s stay in Hopkins.
Marty Leyden, 6041 14th Avenue South, customer of lam.
Youngstedt~s appeared before council to offer three vary
good reasons for the Service Canter to remain in Hopkins.
1. $nsuras employment for courteous trained staff.
Z . That it is one of the feM full service stations left in
the area.
3. Speedy service with respect for customers time.
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Ha said that ha had been a customer of
years and continues to be even though
City. Ha Mould hate to see them qo.
Youngstadt•s for many
ha has moved into the
Bob Ruby, Sheryl Ruby, and Tom Tarsal appeared before
Council, stating that the service is excellent and that
handicapped service is available for all persons needing
help. It Mould also keep employaent in the area.
Lo~rall Sftaloff, Lovalls i~utamotiva Parts, stated that he
has dealt Kith Youngstadt•s for several years and that it is
one of the finest operations that ha services. 8a also said
that having Youngstadt•s in the cosmunity is a great asset.
Glen Gillen, also stated that Youngstedt•s does a fine job,
Kith full service far automobf les.
Scott Stalter, ea~loyae of Youngstadt•s, said that he is a
mechanic and has been employed by other service centers but
that Morkinq at Youngstedt•s has bean the bast place ha has
Marked. The emphasis is alMays on customer service.
Paul Youngstedt also appeared and stated that both he and
his Lrcdhar Mould like to keep the business in Hopkins.
lam. Youngstadt stated five losses should he not ba allowed
to build a naM service canter.
1. Layoffs
a. Loss of full service operation
3. Loss of automotive knowledge
4. Loss of tax revenue
5. Loss of healthy competitive business
John Novak, 534 Fast Park Valley Drive, stated that the
property is one of the feM areas left for development and
Mould hate to see it used for a service center. 8a also
stated that the tax revenue would bs lass that Mhat some
other businesses might bring to the city. 8a would hate to
have the City give up the right-of- May on the City owned
property Mhich Mould be Headed to complete the project.
Jack 1~IcClary, lab Jackson, also stated that ha Mould hate to
sea Youngstedt•s move from the area.
Councilmamber Redepanninq asked if the property Mould be
landscaped and mould approval of the concept give the
council an opportunity to a~~o.re the landscaping?
Councilaembsr Radapenninq said the service station fs not
his first choice for the a~pi~~ iota use of the property.
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Councila~ea~ber Rritsler said that he also is not totally in
favor of another service station but is not sure what would
be a~to~ iate for the property.
Councilssssber Anderson agreed Kith both Mr. Redepenninq and
l~itsler on the project not being a first choice, but felt
that a reasonable price for the land would be necessary.
Councilae~bsr Shirley concurred Mith the other
Councilssssbers. 8e would like to see the property look nice
Mith a lot of trees and landscaping. 8e would also like to
see the second part of the parcel developed.
No action is necessary on a concept ravieM. bons taken.
Mayor Herg returned to the Council Table.
(c) CONSiDffit ACTION -COP - l~ur~rSTONNA !lOTORS
Staff reca~n~ended the follovi~ action: Move to a~~s~.re
Resolution No. 9a-a3 a~~~.ring the expansion of the auto
sales lot at ~a0 Mainstreat.
Minnetonka Motors existing operation utilises the fr~~~t of
the building at 4a0 Mainstraat and the parking area to the
east of the building. Saaple Service is aovinq to another
location and Minnetonka Motors wants to expand their
operation and utilise part of the area used by Saaple
Service.
Hiil Trailer and Don Soukup, oMners of the property, and
Mark Melby over of Minnetonka Motors appeared before
Council. They discussed the need for expansion and the plans
for landscaping the area. Mr. Trailer asked if plantings
could be used instead of a 5 foot fence.
After discussion Councilae®ber Redepenninq coved and
Councilaeaober i~it$ler seconded the notion to a~~~re
Resolution No. 9a-a3 directing staff to ~rork rith the
applicants concerning the possibility of providing
landscaping on the south property line in an area 15~-a0~
east of 5th Avenue if acceptable Mith existing ordinance.
A poll of the vote eras as follo~rs: Councilaeaber Anderson,
Aye; Councilaeaber Shirley, Aye; Councilaaeber 1Critsler,
Aye; Councilaeaber Redapenninq, Axe; Mayor Hera, Aye. The
notion carried unaniaously.
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(d) CONSID$R ACTION - 1ST RB~IDING ORDINAN
FENC$S IN 1~Il7ui'i1•xIAL 8~11HG DISTRICTS
Staff reco~maa:endad the follo~rinq notion: l~ov+s to a~~n eve
Resolution No. 9a-aa a~pi•~.ri~ for first reading Ordinance
No. 9a-706 to require a setback for fences in the industrial
districts abutting aright-of-gray.
Councilme~bsr Anderson moved and Councilaembsr Shirley
seconded the notion to a~~~.re Resolution No. 9a-aa
a~~ ~.rinq for first reading Ordinance No. 9a-706.
A poll of the vote eras as follo~rs: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmembar Shirley, Aye; Councilmambsr ~Critsler,
Aye; Councilme~mber Redepsnninq, Aye; Mayor Herq, Aye. The
notion carried unanimously.
VII. POBLIC CO~i~TB/CONc-~~~18
There were no public comments.
VIII . R$PORTS - OO~II~II•i i•~S/CD~II~IISSIONS
There sere no reports.
IX. ADrivu~Mffi~IT
Councilmember Redepenninq moved and Councilnember Anderson
seconded the notion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Res fully s~}bmitted,
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Pat G~sb~rne, -Deputy City Clerk
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