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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March
19, 1991 in the City Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were staff members
Mielke, Genellie, Harmening, Gessele, Elverum, and City Attorney
Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg Called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II PRESENTATION
a. Hopkins City Flag Contest Winner
Mayor Berg introduced Jane Hulstrom of 1321 Division Street to
the Council and public as the award winning Hopkins City Flag
Contest winner. A certificate of appreciation was presented to
her.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
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1. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 5, 1991 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 858
3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION MSAS FUND - COUNTY ROAD 73
5. APPROVE PARKING LIMITATIONS ON 17TH AVENUE
6. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
7. APPROVE EXTENSION TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - EDDIE BAUER
8. APPROVE COMMERCIAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM TEMPORARY INCENTIVE
CHANGES
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION 91-27 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF HENNEPIN
COUNTY 1991 YARD WASTE REBATE APPLICATION
Mayor Berg requested that Item #5 be removed from the consent
agenda and be voted on separately.
Councilmember Redepenning had a question on the prelist
concerning fuel purchases from Youngstedt"s. City Manager Mielke
promised to investigate.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Agenda with the exception of Item #5.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING
(a) 1991 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 91-32 approving the proposed program for Year XVII
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Funds and
authorizing its submittal. With approval of this action the
application would be submitted to Hennepin County for their
review and approval.
Kersten Elverum presented the staff report. After a brief
discussion Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Mr.
Joseph Carlson had a question concerning the ability of the City
to inspect homes for deterioration of electrical and plumbing
systems. He also wanted to know whether the housing rehab
program could help homeowners with these problems. Kersten
Elverum responded that the program was designed to assist
homeowners with these problems. Tom Harmening said that -the
inspection department can inspect homes for these problems.
Mr. Don Roesner asked a question concerning eligibility
requirements. Hearing no additional comments Councilmember
Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion
to close the public hearing.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;'
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
The public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-32.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - REQUEST FOR "NO PARKING" SIGNS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
authorize an engineer's study concerning parking restrictions on
Hiawatha Avenue from Cambridge Street to 400 feet south.
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The engineering department had received a petition for the
installation of "no parking" signs on both sides of Hiawatha
Avenue from Cambridge Street to approximately 400 feet south of
Cambridge. Engineering Supervisor Gessele explained this process
for approving traffic controls.
Irene Ibsen presented another petition asking for parking
restrictions for all of Hiawatha Avenue. Several residents spoke
in favor of this action.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember
Anderson seconded the motion to authorize an engineer's study.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - PLANS AND SPECS - MAINSTREET
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Council adopt
Resolution No. 91-31 approving plans and specifications and
ordering bids - Mainstreet Reconstruction.
Fran Hagen and Dick Koppe presented the Council with additional
information regarding the project.
After discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember
~ Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-31.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDER ACTION - APPLICATION FOR MN CITY PARTICIPATION
PROGRAM
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Approve
submission of an application for the Minnesota City Participation
Program. With approval of this action the' application would be
submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for their
review.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember
Shirley seconded the motion to approve the submission of an
application for the Minnesota City Participation Program.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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At this time Item V (e) was discussed.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE - MONK
ENTERPRISES
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion:
Move approval of a transient merchants license for Monk
Enterprises, Inc. Approval of this motion would allow Monk
Enterprises, Inc. to conduct a sale in 810 First Street South.
This sale would be from April 1, 1991 to May 1, 1991 selling
Office furniture, Computer furniture and Household furniture.
New Only.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve the transient merchant's license.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
At this time Item #5 from the Consent Agenda was discussed.
Engineering Supervisor Gessele explained that some language in
Resolution No. 91-30 needed to be changed.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 91-30 as amended.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(d) DISCUSSION - PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Engineering Supervisor Gessele explained the background and
justification for a pavement management system. City Manager
Mielke explained that this item would be brought before the
Council at a worksession for a more complete discussion.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
There were no public comments.
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VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were no reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kritzler moved and
seconded the motion to adjourn.
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilmember Redepenning
The meeting adjourned by
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
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