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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
October 15, 1991 in the City Council Chambers of Hopkins
City Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler and Redepenning. Also present were City staff
Mielke, Genellie, Harmening, Gustafson, Gessele, Kerrigan,
Steinman and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Clerk Jim Genellie swore in Bonnie Gill to the Chemical
Health Commission.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 1, 1991 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 872
3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 17TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
5. ACCEPTION PETITION/ORDER STUDY - SEWER AND WATER -
1ST STREET NORTH
6. SET HEARING DATE - GARAGE HEADERS - WESTBROOKE
7. REVISION PURCHASE AGREEMENT - HARLEY HOPKINS
8. ACCEPT PETITION SPRINKLING SYSTEM - 29 9TH AVE. NO
9. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY TIF APPLICATION - HOPKINS
HOUSE
10. CONTINUE ACTION - APPEAL - OCHS
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 91-115 SETTING FEES FOR PAWN
SHOPS
Councilmember Redepenning asked if there were many homes in
Hopkins on septic tanks. Mr. Gessele stated that he was
sure there were some but as to how many no one knows for
sure.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
(a) ~ CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION AND FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE VACATION OF EASEMENTS - HOLIDAY SITE
1120 2ND STREET SOUTH
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Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve
Resolution No. 91-123 and Resolution No. 91-124 approving
for first reading Ordinance No. 91-696 and Ordinance No. 91-
697 respectively to vacate utility easements at 1120 2nd
Street South.
Holiday Companies is proposing to construct a new gas
station on the southwest corner of County Road 3 and 11th
Avenue South. There are currently two utility easements on
this property that will have to be vacated prior to
construction.
After discussion Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at
7:50 p.m.
Hearing no comments Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to close the
public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
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.
Councilmember moved and Councilmember seconded the motion to
adopt Resolutions No. 91-123 and No. 91-124 approving for
first reading Ordinance No. 91-696 and Ordinance No. 91-697.
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. OLD BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION SECOND READING PARK DEDICATION
ORDINANCE
Staff recommended the following action: Move to approve the
second reading of Ordinance No. 91-694; Park Dedication
requirements.
The recent development of the city getting closer in
acquiring Maetzold Field prompted staff to apply for an
Outdoor Recreation Grant from the MN Department of Trade and
Economic Development. The grant would be used to help fund
the acquisition and rehabilitation of this field. One
requirement of the grant, that was not required last year
when the city applied for the same grant, is the need for
cities to have a park dedication ordinance in effect.
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Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 91-694 for
second reading and order published.
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 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING FEES FOR MAILING OF AGENDAS AND MINUTES,
TIF AND REVENUE BONDS
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt Resolution
No. 91-126 and approve Ordinance No. 91-695 for second
reading and order published.
This action would amend Chapter Ten of the Hopkins City Code
to authorize the charging of fees for ,copies of documents,
TIF applications, and taxable/tax exempt bond applications
and administration. This action would also establish the
fees.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 91-126 and approve Ordinance No. 91-695 for
second reading and order published.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - SPECIAL EVENT PARKING PERMITS
Staff recommended the adoption of the following motion:
Move to create a special use parking permit.
The adoption of this motion would allow a special use permit
for special events being held in the City that would last
longer than the parking limits set by the City.
Paul Steinman explained how the special permits would work
and the fees for the permits.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to create a special use parking permit.
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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 - FOR THE ELMO PARK WATER
FILTRATION PLANT RE-ROOFING
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that Council reject all bids associated with the October 3,
1991 bid opening for Project 91-11, Elmo Park Water
Filtration Plant Re-roofing.
Mr. Gustafson said that the project would be rebid and
brought to Council on the 5th of November.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to reject the
bids.
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 - TRUCK PURCHASE FROM CITY OF COON
RAPIDS
Staff recommended the following action: Move to approve the
purchase of a 1987 Ford Log Loader for $37,100 and a 1988
Ford Aerial Lift truck for $44,000 from the City of Coon
Rapids .
In the equipment replacement schedule adhered to by the
City, the 1972 Log Loader is scheduled for replacement in
1992. During the review of this scheduled replacement it was
discovered that the City of Coon Rapids was eliminating
their forestry programs and put up for sale all equipment
associated with these programs. The City's 1983 Aerial Lift
Truck is due for replacement in 1995. The City submitted a
bid for the equipment and were approved by the Coon Rapids
City Council at their October 8, 1991 meeting.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
above purchases.
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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(d) CONSIDER ACTION - ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RFP
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement with RLK & Associates Ltd. for the preliminary
analysis of alleyscape improvements in the downtown area.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to approve the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement with RLK & Associates Ltd.
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.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE - HOPKINS HOUSE
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Hopkins City Council approve the on-sale liquor
license for the Hopkins House Hotel Corporation.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the on-sale liquor license
for the above.
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.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - SET PUBLIC HEARING - CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
order a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. on November 5, 1991,
regarding the proposed 1992-1996 City of Hopkins Capital
Improvements Plan.
Approval of this motion will allow the review and adoption
process to continue on the Capital Improvements Plan.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to order a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.
on November 5, 1991 regarding the proposed 1992-1996 Capital
Improvements Plan.
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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VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
There were no public comments.
VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg informed the Council that Frank Snyder had fallen
and broken his leg. He is at the Methodist Hospital. The
entire Council wished him well.
Councilmember Redepenning asked the staff who would be in
charge of the lighting on Mainstreet. He said that every
other light is out on the street. Mr. Gustafson said that
would be RLK who is in charge of that. He said that he
would inform them.
Councilmember Redepenning also stated that he would 'like to
have a thank you letter sent to the Utility people for the
courteous and prompt way they have handled their part in the
Mainstreet renovation.
Tom Harmening showed the Council the Mainstreet poster. It
will be on sale for $5.00. It is beautifully done and would
make a nice memento for anyone. rt
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Res~f ctfully submitted,
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at Gibborne, Deputy City Clerk
AT1I'ES~I'
elson W. Berg,