07-10-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
July 10, 1990 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
and Kritzler. Also present were City Staff Mielke,
Harmening, Genellie, Thiel, Gessele, Kerrigan and City
Attorney Jerre Miller.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Berg read a special resolution to honor Robert
Jorgenson for over 20 years of service to the City of
Hopkins.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the special resolution to
honor Robert Jorgenson.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 19, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 11, 1990 WORK SESSION MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 840
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE
Councilmember Shirley 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; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV.
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION - SALE OF HARLEY HOPKINS PROPERTY
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
approve the sale of certain property located on the former
Harley Hopkins School site to Independent School District
No. 270 and authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary documents.
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After a brief discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public
Hearing at 7:37 p.m. Hearing no comments Councilmember
Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion
to close the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye; The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the sale of the property and
authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(2)
CONSIDER ACTION - ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - 200 BLOCK
BETWEEN 13TH AND 14TH AVENUE NORTH
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 90-77 ordering an alley improvement
project of the 200 block between 13th and 14th Avenue North.
After discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at
7:47 p.m.
Carl Norman appeared before Council. He would like the
storm sewer but it is not a priority. Henry Pokorny also
appeared opposing the alley improvement. He suggested that
the City examine other methods of assisting the original
petitioner.
Hearing no more comments Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to close the
public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
After further discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to deny
Resolution No. 90-77.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Berg asked staff to consider a vacation of the alley
for a right-of-way on the south 200 feet at some later date.
V. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg presented the following name for approval to the
Park Board Commission: Darrell McAnnany.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to approve the appointment of Darrell
McAnnany to the Park Board Commission.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously
(b)
CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF PUD ORDINANCE
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 90-49 approving Ordinance No. 90-677
for first reading which replaces the existing PUD ordinance.
The proposed PUD ordinance will allow the rezoning of an
area to PUD. In conjunction with this action, the city
executes a development plan to ensure that the project is in
accordance with the various conditions of approval.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-49 approving for first reading Ordinance
No. 90-677.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(c)
CONSIDER ACTION - RECONFIRM BUSINESS COUNCIL LRT
REALIGNMENT REQUEST
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
accept the Hopkins Business Council's recommendation and re-
affirm Resolution No. 90-32. Further move to instruct staff
to diligently facilitate an agreement between the County and
City. Adoption of this motion will re-align the light rail
transit line from the County right-of-way to 9th Avenue.
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Dr. Harry Smith was present on behalf of the Business
Council to answer questions that might arise. Lavonne Nygren
questioned the use of 9th Street for this purpose. She
suggested using 17th Avenue. Questions concerning the
prohibited left hand turns arose. Dr. Smith informed the
Council that this is a safety measure.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to reconfirm
Resolution No. 90-32 and realign the light rail transit line
from the County right-of-way to 9th Avenue and to facilitate
an agreement with Hennepin County.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(d)
CONSIDER ACTION - JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-76 authorizing execution of Joint
Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County relating to the
Community Development Block Grant Program and authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute agreement.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-76 and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Berg suggested further discussion on CDBG funds in the
future.
(e)
CONSIDER ACTION - AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
PHASE II COUNTY ROAD 3 CORRIDOR STUDY
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
enter into a cooperative funding agreement in principle with
Hennepin County and authorize staff to enter into agreements
with Benshoof and Associates and Schoell & Madson, Inc. for
a Phase II County Road #3 corridor study between T.H. 169
and Blake Road.
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Jim Gessele explained the importance of continuing this
study. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
cooperative funding agreement with Hennepin County.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(f)
CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE SETTING
ZONING FEES
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council approve Ordinance
No. 90-684 for first reading. This action will begin the
process of amending Section 1010 of Hopkins City Code to
list all the fees charged for zoning related activities.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve for first reading Ordinance
No. 90-684.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(g)
CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE COMPUTER STUDY
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move that the Hopkins city Council approve the
expenditure of up to $7,500 for a computer needs analysis
and long range information systems plan. This action will
enable the City determine its immediate and future
information systems requirements.
Jim Genellie explained the need for an in depth study of a
computer needs analysis. After discussion Councilmember
Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion
to approve the motion and hiring Chapel Consulting, Inc. to
conduct the study.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(h)
CONSIDER ACTION - AMEND LEGISLATIVE POLICY 4a
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-79 be adopted
designating who shall assume the duties of City Manager
during the absence or disability of the city Manager.
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The City Charter requires the Council to designate
individuals to act as City Manager when the current City
Manager is absent or disabled. The following individuals
should be designated: Jim Genellie, John Schedler, and
Thomas Harmening.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 90-79.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Their were no public comments.
VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mr. Mielke reminded the Council of the scheduled worksession
at 5 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday the 17th of July.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gi~orne, Deputy City Clerk
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor /'/