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06-19-90 WSA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 19, 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, Kerrigan, Thiel, Gessele and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I · CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PRESENTATION Commissioner John Keefe presented the City of Hopkins with a check for $66,000 for the City's recycling efforts. He thanked the City for their outstanding job. III. CONSENT AGENDA · 2. 3. 4. · · · APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 5, 1990 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 839 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVIEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY APPROVE 3.2 BEER LICENSE - JULY 13, 14, 15 - ELKS CLUB APPROVE 3.2 BEER LICENSE - JULY 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, AND 15TH - HOPKINS JAYCEE'S AUTHORIZE SIGNING OF GROWERS MARKET AGREEMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley 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 - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF BONDS LONG TERM CARE FOUNDATION Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt Resolution No. 90-71 giving preliminary approval to a project on behalf of the Long-Term Care Foundation and its Financing under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act; referring the proposal to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for approval; and authorizing preparation of necessary documents. June 19, 1990 Page 2 The Long-Term Care Foundation, a newly formed non-profit Corporation, has approached the City of Hopkins with a request for the City to issue tax exempt housing bonds. The bonds proceeds would be used to finance the purchase of the Hopkins Nursing Home, 725 Second Avenue South. After discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Rod Pakonen of the Long Term Care Foundation explained briefly the history of the Foundation. Councilmember Shirley wanted to know if any relationship existed between the Beverly Facilities and the Long Term Care Foundation Mr. Pakonen assured him that none existed. Mayor Berg asked about the intended improvement areas. Mr. Pakonen said they would be mostly cosmetic. Mayor Berg also asked about the Minnesota Board members. He was informed that a Dr. Paul Sanders of Cambridge and Steve Chies a Nursing Home Administrator, were added to the Board. He stated that both were very well qualified to sit on this board. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to close the Public Hearing at 8:01 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 Kritzler moved to approve Resolution No. 90-71 deleting Condition 5 of the Resolution and requiring that the matter be returned to Council for final approval. Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 90- 682 AMENDING FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE June 19, 1990 Page 3 Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt for second reading the amendment to Flood Plain Ordinance No. 90-682 as recommended by the Department of Natural Resources. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 90-682 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 ORDINANCE NO. 90- 683 ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 90-683 for second reading. Adoption of this ordinance sets up procedures for partial prepayment and deferment of payments of special assessments Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 90-683 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. VI. NEW BUSINESS (a) APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Berg asked Council to approve the reappointment of Mike Winship and Rick Pavelka to the Zoning and Planning Board. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the Mayor's appointments of Mike Winship and Rick Pavelka. 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. June 19 1990 Page 4 Mayor Berg asked Council to approve the appointment of Bill Schumacher to the Park Board. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to accept the Mayor's appointment of Bill Schumacher. 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 - JOINT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS - LONG TERM CARE FOUNDATION Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt Resolution No. 90-72 relating to a project in behalf of the Long-Term Care Foundation under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act; approving a Joint Powers agreement relating to the issuance of bonds by the City and authorizing the execution of documents. Approval of this action would allow the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents to facilitate a Joint Powers Agreement with the city of Minneapolis for this issue. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-72. 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 - PAVILION/ICE ARENA CONSTRUCTION BIDS Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve bids totalling $95,369 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into contracts with the approved sub- contractors. Adoption of this motion would authorize contracts to be signed which would allow the City to continue the Pavilion/Ice Arena construction. June 19, 1990 Page 5 Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the bids in the amount of $95,369. 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 - COMMUNITY CENTER & PUBLIC WORKS BIDS Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve bids in the amount $84,845.61 and authorize the Mayor and city Manager to enter into contracts with the approved sub- contractors. After a brief discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve bids totalling $84,845.51 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement. 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 - FINAL RESOLUTION AUGUSTANA BONDS Staff recommended adoption of the following: Adopt Resolution No. 90-70 providing for the issuance and sale of Housing Facilities refunding Revenue Bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462C, as amended, on behalf of the Augustana Home of Minneapolis. With approval of this action Augustana Homes will be able to undertake the sale of the bonds to finance the purchase of Chapel View project. Mayor Berg and Councilmember Shirley removed themselves from the Council table. Councilmember Anderson chaired this item. Several people appeared before Council on behalf of the proposed Resolution. Bill Soules the CEO of Chapel View appeared before Council to inform Council of. the vital importance of the passage of the Resolution to Chapel View. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-70. June 19, 1990 Page 6 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried. Mayor Berg and Councilmember Shirley rejoined the Council table. (f) CONSIDER ACTION - CONCEPT APPROVAL OF SALE OF HARLEY HOPKINS PROPERTY - SET PUBLIC HEARING Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve in concept the sale of certain property located on the former Harley Hopkins School site to Independent School District No. 270 and authorize the staff to schedule a public hearing for July 10, 1990. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve in concept the sale of property and set a public hearing for July 10. 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. (g) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD BIDS - CAMBRIDGE STREET Staff recommended the following: Move that Resolution No. 90-74 be adopted. Award of this contract to Hardrives, Inc. in the amount of $181,412.15 would begin the process of installation of storm sewer, water main, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and street reconstruction on Cambridge Street from Blake Road to Hiawatha Avenue. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt resolution No. 90-74. 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. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS Their were no public comments. VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Redepenning reminded the Council and public of Music in the Park every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. June 19, 1990 Page 7 Councilmember Kritzler said that the Health Commission had met with a group from Wayzata and had a very fruitful meeting. Councilmember Shirley said that new storm sewers seem to be taking care of the heavy rainfalls the City has been experiencing lately° Mayor Berg informed Council that he had attended a meeting with representatives from the Southwest suburbs on the Fairview Detox Center. He also stated that Commissioner John Keefe is following this very closely. IXo ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, Pat Gi~ne ,~~Clerk COUNCILMEMBERS: ATTEST: Nelson W. Berg, Mayor //