10-04-05 WSOctober 4, 2005
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 4, 2005
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 9:25 pm at the conclusion of the regular City Council
meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members Thompson, Brausen,
Johnson, and Rowan. City personnel present were City Manager Rick Getschow; Jim Kerrigan, Planning and
Economic Development Director; Ray Vogtman, Street, Sanitary, and Parks Superintendent
North Annex
Planning and Economic Development Director Kerrigan provided an update on the North Annex
redevelopment project.
Scanning Project
Council member Brausen requested that City Clerk Obermaier provide a brief presentation at a future City
Council meeting on the status of the successful scanning project.
Rainstorms
Street, Sanitation and Park Superintendent Ray Vogtman provided an update to the Council regarding the
heavy rainfall and flooding that had occurred this same evening.
Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape
Council member Brausen requested that staff be sure to connect with business owners and businesses as it
~es to the Excelsior Boulevard streetscape project planned for 2006.
Crime on Blake Road
Council members expressed concern with the increased call activity in businesses and neighborhoods around
Blake Road. The City Manager stated that staff will be proactive in addressing concerns and possibly discuss this
issue specifically at a future work session.
Lighting of Flags
Council discussed a letter that was received regarding the lighting of flags. Public Works Director Stadler
will provide further information on that issue.
Additional Liquor Stores
City Council reiterated that they would prefer not to see an application for an additional off-sale liquor
establishment in the City of Hopkins at this time.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Council member Johnson, seconded by Council
member Thompson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at
10:17 pm.
Getschow, Secretary
October 4, 2005
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