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10-02-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 2, 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, Thiel, Gessele, Kerrigan and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I · CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. CONSENT AGENDA · · 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 846 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES APPROVE LMCIT EXCESS LIABILITY COVERAGE APPROVE 1990 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLAN APPROVE HOLIDAY PARKING REGULATIONS APPROVE SPECIAL USE PARKING PERMIT APPROVE LIST OF ELECTION JUDGES APPROVE GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - JAYCEE FOR LINDEES APPROVE GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - JAYCEES MAINSTREET BAR & GRILL Councilmember Anderson requested that Item No. 7 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Mielke suggested that it be removed to the regular agenda and handled in that way. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda deleting Item No. 7 from 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. Item No. 7 was presented at this time. Staff recommended the adoption of the following motion: Move to create a special use parking permit. The adoption of this motion would create a permit which could be utilized by individuals who are not employees of local business so they could park in the downtown for longer than 3 hours. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to continue this item until a later date. October 2, 1990 Page 2 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 Redepenning arrived at this time. III. PUBLIC HEARING (A) 1991-95 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Staff recommended the City Council conduct the public hearing on the 1991-95 C.I.P., close the public hearing, and continue this matter for City Council review during its workshop session on October 9th and regular City Council meeting on October 16th. Tom Harmening explained the brief outline before the Council on the Capital Improvements Plan. After discussion Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Frank Snyder said that it was very important to keep the public informed about the proposed plan. John Strojan asked if Althea Lane is on the list for improvements in the next 2 or 3 years. He was informed that it is in the plan. He felt that the street should be maintained and not allowed to deteriorate until the upgrading is planned sometime within the next 2 or 3 years. John Novak wanted a clarification of the C.I.P. He wanted to know if it is regarded as a concept as opposed to a plan. Mr. Mielke explained that it is a planning document for the staff to follow at the direction of the Council. However, changes can and do happen if projects are cancelled. Mr. Novak also expressed his concerns on the maintenance of the streets. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue the public hearing until the next Council meeting on October 16, 1990. October 2, 1990 Page 3 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. OLD BUSINESS (a) MAINSTREET RECONSTRUCTION Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the use of Option No. 2 regarding the reconstruction of Mainstreet and adopt Resolution No. 90-112 ordering the improvement and authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for the project. Tom Harmening explained the options and the costs for the proposed reconstruction of Mainstreet. Mayor Berg interrupted the meeting at this time to present June Lundgren a proclamation commending her for her 46 years of service at Taits and the previous owners of the store. This proclamation also proclaimed September 30, 1990 as June Lundgren day. Councilmember Redepenning wanted to know the difference between repair and reconstruction in the suggested options. Councilmember Shirley wanted to know if any major redevelopment is being planned in Option 1 as in Option 4. Mr. Koppy of Westwood appeared before Council to answer questions concerning the recommendations and proposed options. Several citizens appeared before Council to express concerns and make comments on the proposal. It was felt that the public should have access to the plans and these should be made available at the Council meeting. After additional discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to continue the discussion at the next Council meeting on October 16, 1990. October 2, 1990 Page 4 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. Ve NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE BINGO Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-109 approving Ordinance No. 90-688 for first reading which will not allow bingo halls as a primary use in the B-3 district. After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to continue this item until November 6, 1990. 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 - AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DICK'S TOWING Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution No. 90-110 approving the amendment to Dick Hughes Conditional Use Permit to move his auto storage lot 60 feet to the east. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 90-110. 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 - CHANGE THE DATE AND/OR TIME FOR FIRST MEETING IN NOVEMBER As the first Tuesday in November is an election day and by law no public meeting may be held until after 8:00 p.m. the City Council needs to change either the date and/or time of the first meeting in November. October 2, 1990 Page 5 Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to move the Council Meeting time to 8:00 p.m. on November 6, 1990. 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 - LEASE AGREEMENT WITH POWELL CANDY COMPANY Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Authorize staff to execute a lease agreement with Powell Candy for the land where the entrance signs will be located. This action will allow staff to prepare a lease agreement between the City and Powell's to place an entrance sign on the Powell Candy property. This lease will also serve as a model lease agreement for the three other proposed entrance signs. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepennding seconded the motion to authorize staff to execute a lease agreement with Powell Candy. 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 There were no public comments. VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Mayor Berg reminded the Council and Public of the Hopkins Fire Department Open House on October 13, 1990 and invited everyone to attend. October 2, 1990 Page 6 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, Pat GisDorne, Deputy City Clerk  COUNCILMEMBERS: Nelson W. Berg, Mayor //