03-06-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
March 6, 1990 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff
Mielke, Genellie, Thiel, Kerrigan and City Attorney Jerre
Miller.
I ·
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(a) Presentation to Donna Tilsner of Recreation
Department.
Dick Wilson introduced Russ Fabusch of the Minnesota
Recreation and Park Association who presented Donna Tilsner
with the Dorthea Nelson award. This award is presented to
women who have been in the service less than fifteen years
and have contributed a great deal to the program. Mayor
Berg congratulated Donna on behalf of the Council and City
for her contributions and commended her work.
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 832
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
APPROVE - ION ELECTRONICS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
APPROVE - BEER LICENSE - ST. JOHN'S
APPROVE - GAMBLING LICENSE - ST. JOHN'S
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
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. APPEARANCE
Representative Sally Olsen and Senator Phyllis McQuaid
appeared before Council to update them on the current
legislative session. The items highlighted were Local
Government Aid, Tax Increment Financing and Comparable
Worth.
Mayor Berg and the Council thanked them for coming and
informing them of the pending legislation.
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V. NEW BUSINESS
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK - HOBBY
ACRES
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that
Resolution No. 90-38 be adopted. This action closes the
construction phase of Hobby Acres, City Project 88-07, by
accepting and approving the improvement work completed.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-38.
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 - C.U.P. PAVILION/ICE ARENA
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 90-20 approving a Conditional Use
Permit to allow construction of a Pavillion/Ice arena in
Central Park.
Rene Plumart from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates
was present to show the current plans and landscaping of the
proposed project. Councilmember Shirley was concerned over
the view from the 6 doors facing west. He felt that the
building should be rotated 180 degrees. Councilmember
Kritzler was concerned over the noise factor with the doors
facing the west. Jon Thiel explained that the doors would
be closed should a problem occur and pointed out that the
building had doors on all four sides to allow adequate
ventilation.
Jerry Mashek of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association
appeared before Council to inform the Council that the
~Association would not be able to honor the pledge of
$200,000 for the project. Due to the recent tax increases
they could not guarantee they would have the money.
Steve Mielke stated that the Council would receive the
financial information at a future Council meeting. He also
stated that certain cuts may be necessary before the final
budget and letting of the construction contract bid is made.
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Councilmember Redepenning~ov-ed ~nd co~n~i~lmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-20 approving
the C. U. P.
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 - SALE OF REFUNDING BONDS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 90-42 approving the sale of $1,330,000
Refunding Bond Series 1990 fixing their form and
specification, directing their execution and delivery,
providing for their payment, providing for the escrowing and
investment of the proceeds thereof, and providing for the
redemption of the bonds refunding. Approval of this action
with allow Evenson Dodge to complete the sale of this bond.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 90-42 approving the sale of $1,330,000 and
awarding the bid to Dain Bosworth.
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)
CONSIDER ACTION - 1990 REDEVELOPMENT BOND SALE
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 90-41 approving the sale of $2,875,000
Redevelopment Bond Series 1990, fixing their form and
specification, directing their execution and delivery, and
providing for their payment.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-41 awarding the bid to Clayton Brown and
Associates.
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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(e)
CONSIDER ACTION - GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND & CAPITAL
NOTE SALE
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion:
o Move that Resolution No. 90-43, Awarding the sale of
$2,805,000 General Obligation Park and Recreational
Facilities Bonds Series 1990 be adopted.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-43 awarding
the bid to Dain Bosworth.
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.
o Moved that Resolution No. 90-44 Awarding the sale of
$380,000 General Obligation Capital Notes, Series 1990 be
adopted.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-44 be awarded
to Norwest Investments SVCS.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Cdouncilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
o Move that Resolution No. 90-45 Awarding the sale of
$485,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1990,
be adopted.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-45 awarding
the bid to Dain Bosworth.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(f)
CONSIDER ACTION - AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR TOWER
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Council authorize a change order request for
construction of the Local Government/Public Safet¥~R~adio
Tower in an amount not t~d~$t~84-1J05.
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Gary Therkelson was present to address the Council.
Councilmember Shirley was concerned over the additional
costs. Mr. Therkelson explained that new soil borings were
needed to determine the ability of the soil to support the
structure as designed.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to authorize the
change order in the amount of $14,841.05.
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.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Ruth Dunne of Knollwood addressed the Council with her
concerns over the off street parking proposal being
suggested in Knollwood. She favors curbs and gutters along
with the wider streets to allow on street parking. She also
stated she was definitely in favor of the much needed
repairs.
Elena Fredericks a property owner in Hopkins addressed the
Council with her concerns over the high price of the water
and sewer bill. Jon Thiel explained that the city was merely
passing through costs which were charged by the County.
VII.
REPORTS - COMMITTEES~/COMMISSIONS
Mr. Mielke informed the Council that the Mayor,
Councilmember Shirley and he had met with two School Board
members concerning the purchase of Maetzold Field. At this
time there is significant difference in price. He felt that
all parties concerned would make a cooperative effort to
arrive at a compromise.
Councilmember Redepenning voiced his concerns over parents
dropping off their children on the north side of the street
between 8th and 9th Avenues. He said the children are going
to a dance studio and are running across the street and not
paying attention to the traffic.
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Councilmember Kritzler said that the Chemical Health
Commission is still looking for a location for a non/alcohol
night club for teenagers. He said he commends~the~group~for
~their~declic~%~d--~ks. He also stated that the
group favors the recent Bloomington Ordinance on cigarette
machines. This ordinance has banned all cigarette machines
in the City of Bloomington.
Councilmember Kritzler showed the Council a book called the
Parent Communication Network Directory. This directory lists
the names and addresses of parents who pledge that all teen
age parties will be chaperoned and no drugs or liquor will
be present. He said the Chemical Health group needs $1,000
to print this book and asked the Council to consider helping
in the funding.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gisbo~ne, Deputy City Clerk
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