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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
FINAL AGENDA
September 16, 2003
7:30 pm
THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Schedule:
7:30 pm - City Council Meeting
Work Session at conclusion of City Council meeting
!. CALL TO ORDER
!!. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
(Public must fill out a Speaker Request Form. Three minute limit for each person)
ll1. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Chemical Health Commission
2. Park Board
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of September 2, 2003 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of September 2, 2003 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of September 9, 2003 City Council Work Session
4. Miscellaneous license applications, Obermaier
5. Appointment of election judges, (CR2003-141) - Obermaier
6. Order feasibility report; 2004 street & utility improvement projects; (CR2003-140) - J.
Anderson
7. Order miscellaneous assessment hearings; (CR2003-137) - J. Anderson
8. Amend 2004-2008 CIP to delete 2004 trail construction; (CR2003-142) - Stadler
9. Winter use permit on regional trails; (CR2003-138) -Vogtman
Vote: Brausen
Jensen
Rowan
Johnson
Maxwell
V. PRESENTATION
1. Presentation, Depot Student Board update, Taber
2. Presentation, Three Rivers Park District trail plan, (Memo) - Stadler
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Raspberry Festival Carnivals, (Memo) - Genellie
Vote: Brausen
Jensen
Rowan
Johnson
Maxwell
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421
(The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system)
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VII.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review centralized dumpster facility between 8th and 9th; (Memo) - Stahmer
Vote: Brausen
Jensen
Rowan
Johnson
Maxwell
2. Resolution-SW Corridor LRT study; (CR2003-139) - Stahmer
Vote: Brausen
Jensen
Rowan
Johnson
Maxwell
3. Approval of Registered Land Survey, Marketplace Lofts; (CR2003-144-
Kerrigan
Vote: Brausen
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Jensen
Rowan
Johnson
Maxwell
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on September 2, 2003, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Jensen, Johnson, and
Rowan. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Kerrigan, J. Anderson, N.
Anderson, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Pam Stanley, 913 Nine Mile Cove S, notified the City Council that Ron Clarke has
relinquished control of the Homeowner's Association to the homeowners. The
homeowners have formed a Board. Ms. Stanley will get the contact information to
City staff, so that they may receive information from the City.
III. PRESENTATION
There were none.
IV. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Zoning and Planning Commission
Jeannina Aisty reported for the Zoning and Planning Commission. The Commission
reviewed the CUP for a monument sign at Eisenhower. They recommended approval.
They also reviewed the CUP for a dental office on Mainstreet and recommended
approval. The Commission reviewed the variance request for a rear yard setback at
1702 Mainstreet to construct a gas station and recommended denial for lack of
hardship. The vote was three to two. They recommended approval for the CUP for
the gas station with a fifteen-foot rear yard set back.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of August 19, 2003, City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of August 26, 2003 City Council Work Session
3. Ratify Prior Month's Disbursements
. 4. Approve Municipal Recycling Grant Application (CR2003-133)
5. Jaycees Charitable Gambling Premises Permit (CR2003-135)
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
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Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council .
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
There were none.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Raspberry Festival Carnival (Memo)
The Raspberry Festival asked to have this item continued to the September 16th
Meeting.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
continue the item to the September 16th meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member
Johnson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. CUP, Sign; Eisenhower Community Center (CR2003-129)
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Eisenhower Community has remodeled the entrance of their building as well as the
parking area and landscaping. In the process, the old sign was removed. It was in
disrepair. The proposed sign will be a monument sign located on the east side of the
site. It will have a brick base with a metallic case. The sign will be lit with indirect
lighting from the ground. There will be landscaping around the base. The site is
zoned Institutional. All signs in an institutional zone require a conditional use permit.
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. The sign will be in
compliance with the zoning ordinances and comprehensive plan.
Nancy Anderson reviewed the site plan.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2003-74, approving a conditional use permit to erect a sign at
Eisenhower Community Center. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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2. CUP, Dental Office at 1222 Mainstreet (CR2003-130)
Dr. Joseph Gendler is proposing to raze the existing building at 1222 Mainstreet and
construct a new dental office. The existing building is vacant and has been for sale
for a long time. Materials and detailing that .will be used on the building will fit with
other buildings on Mainstreet. The building will meet the requirements of the
Downtown Design Overlay District. The use will be in compliance with the
comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. The Zoning and Planning Commission
recommended approval.
Nancy Anderson reviewed the site plan. Russell Zenk, the architect for the project
came forward to answer questions about the site and to show the elevations of the
building.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2003-75, approving a conditional use permit to construct a dental
office at 1222 Mainstreet. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Maxwell stepped down for the next two items. Council Member Johnson,
Mayor Pro Tempore, acted as Mayor in his stead.
3. Variance, Rear Yard Setback, Gas Station 1702 Mainstreet (CR2003-130)
Todd Beugen, has applied for a variance from a 1 5-foot rear yard setback to a 1-foot
rear yard setback at 1 702 Mainstreet. The lot is currently vacant. Mr. Beugen owns
the property adjacent to the rear lot line. The proposed building is 2020 square feet
and will be located on the southwest corner of the site. The applicant is proposing
three gas pumps. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended denial on a
three/two vote. The Zoning and Planning Commission and City staff found no
hardship.
Michael Keifer, attorney for the applicant, and John Kosmos , architect for the project
came forward to answer questions and review the site plans and elevations. Mr.
Kosmos stated that the hardship is not typical. He stated that the hardship exixted
because the lot was too small to accommodate a gas station. Mr. Kosmos explained
that the neighboring buildings are automotive businesses and that the gas station
would fit with these businesses.
Mr. Keifer stated that the property was purchased as a gas station. They never
thought that proceeding with a gas station would be a problem. He stated that the
site could be re-plated and they would not need a variance.
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Mr. Kosmos stated that they held a neighborhood meeting and that no one attended. .
They then began contacting individuals. They talked with thirty-three people from the
neighborhood and no one had an objection to the proposed plan.
Barry Goldstein, one of the owners, came forward. He stated that the concept plan
was brought before the Zoning and Planning Commission this spring and the
Commission was in favor of the concept plan. Mr. Goldstein asked why the adjacent
property received a variance to expand his property and he is being denied when the
variance is exactly the same.
Jerre Miller, City Attorney, said that each variance is unique. One is not just the
same as another. There might be similarities, but they are not identical. Each
property is different and each applicant is required to show the hardship that is unique
to that property. The property will work for other uses. The applicant's hardship is
that the use won't fit. That is not unique to the property.
Council Member Brausen stated that a variance should not be granted for a use on
the property.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2003-76, denying a 14-foot variance to construct a building for a
gas station at 1702 Mainstreet. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member .
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, nay; Mayor Maxwell, stepped down. The motion carried.
4. CUP, Gas Station 1702 Mainstreet (CR2003-132)
The applicant asked if the lot is re-platted, would this CUP application still be in
effect. Ms. Anderson answered that it would require a new CUP application. Mr.
Mielke stated that they will need to see a new site plan from the applicant to act on
the CUP. The applicant agreed and gave permission to extend beyond the sixty-day
limit.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
continue the item to a future date. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, stepped down. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Discussion, SW LRT Study Results (Memo)
The Southwest Corridor Rail Transit Study was conducted by Hennepin County and
was concluded in July 2003. The final study document is being assembled and
formatted by Hennepin County staff. The distributed memo summarized the final
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recommendations made by the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) as well as other
study findings directly relevant to the City of Hopkins.
Katie Walker, Housing, Community Works, and Transit, from Hennepin County,
reviewed the process and the study results. The City Council discussed the report
and was assured that the study would continue. The Council Members agreed that
Mayor Maxwell should direct staff to draft a resolution for action at the September
16th Cjty Council Meeting. The resolution should contain language making several
points as feedback for continued studies.
No action was taken.
6. Approve Proposed 2004 Preliminary Levy and Budget (CR2003-134)
The Truth in Taxation process requires the City to certify a proposed levy and set
public hearing dates. A proposed general fund budget has been established. The
actual budget will be adopted in December. At that time, the final levy may not
exceed the proposed levy. The Public Hearing Date is set for December 8, 2003,
with a continuation hearing date of December 16, 2003.
Lori Yager gave a presentation of the proposed 2004 Preliminary Levy and Budget and
the issues that are being addressed.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2003-82, "Approving Proposed 2003 Tax Levy, Collectible in 2003,
Proposed 2004 General Fund Budget, and Setting Public Hearing Dates". A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen,
aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Compensation for Members of the National Guard and Reserve (CR2003-
128)
In the past, the City has provided additional compensation to employees who have
been called to active duty. Because more members of the guard and reserve are
. being activated on a more regular basis, the City Council wanted to establish a
program that will support its employees while being aware of the realities of the City
budget. The proposed program would pay employees who are called to active duty
$500 for each complete month of service. Employees could receive the benefit for a
maximum of 24 months during the course of their employment. The proposed
program would be a voluntary program and would only be available to those
employees who have less than forty hours of vacation or flex leave.
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Council Member Rowan stated that he did not think that the payment should be tied .
to the amount of vacation that an employee has accrued. Council Members
discussed the issue of vacations. Mr. Mielke said that it prevents employees from
returning from service and immediately taking a vacation. It was decided that when
an employee takes vacation time is up to the supervisor, therefore, it would not
matter how much vacation would be accrued.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2003-73, authorizing supplemental pay for city employees who are
members of the National Guard or Reserve and are called up to active duty with the
removal of the following clause, "have less than 40 hours of accumulated vacation or
flex leave". A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye;
Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Council Member Rowan,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member
Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 10:05 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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September 2, 2003
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 2,2003
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 10:09 pm at the conclusion of the regular City
Council meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members
Brausen, Johnson, Jensen, and Rowan. City personnel present were City Manager Steve Mielke; Facilities
Manager Jay Strachota, and Pavilion Manager Don Olson.
Pavilion Acoustics
The first item of discussion was acoustics at the pavilion. Don Olson reviewed a report in which he
outlined options ranging in price from $30,000 to $70,000. Option A, which ranged from $30,000 to
$40,000, provided for general-purpose acoustic improvements. Option B ranged in price from $50,000 to
$70,000 for general purpose and road show performance acoustic level of improvement.
The Council discussed the various proposals for understanding and asked Don to look for examples
of where these treatments have been utilized for possible tours by the Council. Discussion also centered on
possible revenue generation if the acoustic treatments were installed, with the Council asking that other
groups such as the Jaycees be approached for possible rental opportunities. Council also asked for
information on the amount of time that would be available for rental, as well as revenue sources to pay for
the improvements.
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Mezzanine Improvements
The second item of discussion was an update on the mezzanine improvements. Don Olson informed
the Council of the status of the mezzanine improvements at the pavilion
The City Council thanked Jay, Don, and the staff members at both the Arts Center and the pavilion
for the extra hours they have put into these facilities.
There being no further business, Council member Jensen moved to adjourn, seconded by Council
member Johnson. Motion passed unanimously; the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 pm.
Steve Mielke, Secretary
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September 9, 2003
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - September 9, 2003
A work session of the Hopkins City Council was called to order by Mayor Gene Maxwell
at 6:30 p.m. on September 9, 2003, at the City Hall. Council members Brausen, Johnson and
Rowan were present. City personnel present were: City Manager Steve Mielke; Finance Director
Lori Yager; Communications Director Bobbie Hartfiel; Public Works Director Steve Stadler.
Present for the discussion with former elected officials were: Nelson Berg, Fran Hesch, Ellen
Lavin, Jerre Miller, Jim Shirley and Paul Slaton.
Discussion with Former Elected Officials
City Manager Mielke briefly summarized the situation, noting the LGA cut of $1,100,000
represented 13 % of the 2003 General Fund budget. Budget cuts have been favorably discussed that
would equal almost half of that loss Council has voted to have a 9.9% levy increase, and could
have gone as high as 17%. Ms. Yager noted the levy increase would equals about a $10 per month
increase for the average homeowner. There is still a $297,000 gap; Mr. Mielke recommends a
franchise fee.
He added, contrary to rumors, it is not planned to close the Activity Center, but it would be cut
back to basically senior citizen services.
Mr. Berg asked about city reserves, noting the state had said many cities had too big
reserves. Ms. Yager said 50% ofa yearly budget is recommended; Hopkins had 66% overall last
year; now it is at 53 % overall and the general fund reserve is under 50 % ~ Mr. Slaton asked if
Alliant Tech would have revenue impact. Ms. Yager said it would impact the market value of the
City.
There was discussion about "furlough." Ms. Yager said closing ten days would save
$170,000 and represent a 4% pay cut to employees, with the exception of police. Mr. Brausen
added he made the suggestion to reduce additional lay-offs, which he feels would hurt employee
morale more. Later Mr. Mielke said closing Friday afternoons Memorial Day through Labor Day
would save $120,000. Ms. Hesch mentioned a 4-day week with 91/2-hour days. Mr. Shirley asked
why the days off couldn't be rotated; Mr. Brausen answered this is more uniform and restructuring
schedules would be easier. Mr. Mielke noted contracts don't need to be renegotiated for furloughs.
Ms. Lavin asked if it would hurt city efficiency. .Mr. Mielke said for one day a month, it would
work; one day a week would be a very big impact. Mr. Miller said the council had to balance
layoffs with something the public would see as dramatic. He felt the furlough idea was a good way
to do that as it kept permanent jobs but let the public see city hall closed more. Mr. Berg said
reducing budget without big impact was the wise way to go; furlough would do that, as it wouldn't
need to be long-term.
There was discussion about franchise fees. Mr. Brausen said he favors it because it makes
apartment dwellers and nonprofits share the burden with property owners more. It also helps the
elderly, as a $2 per month fee is better than a property tax hike. Mr. Mielke added the largest user
in town would see their bill go up $65 per month. Mr. Berg noted if reserves have to be used there
would be big problems in the future. Ms. Yager said a franchise fee might prevent future crises.
Mr. Shirley said a franchise fee with a sunset clause has real merit. Mr. Berg added a sunset
clause would help sell it to the public.
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Mayor Maxwell asked for comments from each past official. Ms. Johnson asked if they felt
there was a reasonable balance between cuts and revenue sources. Mr. Slaton said he felt the
budget had been cut to bare bone. He felt the reserve must be maintained; low reserves are what
caused State's problems, who then "passed the buck" on to cities.
Mr. Shirley suggested the school district had started a foundation program when they had
financial problems so they could accept gifts for special projects. Could the city do this? He asked
how permanent the state cuts were. Mayor Maxwell said the council looks on them as permanent.
Mr. Shirley asked if user fees, such as Minneapolis charging for emergency fire truck calls, could
be implemented. Building permits and inspection fees are also sources. Mayor Maxwell noted
insurance companies pay for foam on fire. Mr. Shirley felt the Council had been very responsible
in their planning.
Mr. Berg asked about partnering opportunities with neighboring cities. Mr. Mielke said
there is talk of 911 consolidations, but it would be 2-3 years away . Hopkins has joint recreation
with Minnetonka, now the issue is if Hopkins can handle its one-third. Mr. Berg said he does not
support cutting the "appreciation" items now and hopes they can be added back in future years.
M,s. Hesch suggested the use of 'furloughed' rather than 'deleted' or 'eliminated' in budget
descriptions. She felt Council had done a good job of budget cutting. In some ways she had hoped
there would be a cut with a "drastic impact" so the public would understand how state cuts had
really hurt the city; she feels Hopkins is bearing a burden for poor decisions at state level. She
expressed concerns for cuts of police and fire; closing city hall is better than that. Mayor Maxwell
noted the fire department could function normally at 36 people. She would favor temporary cuts
that are more visible rather than raising taxes to send the message "this is how we handle the cuts
on such short notice for the next couple years rather than raise taxes." Later she added when she
was on the Council she had never dreamed LGA would be eliminated; if it comes back, the city
must plan how to not get dependent on it again. Mr. Mielke said some cities are already trying to
budget their market value homestead credit for special projects. She asked about TIP districts
coming onto the tax rolls; Ms. Yager said the effect would not be noticeable until 2006. Mr.
Mielke added that may not mean more money if levy limits don't allow it.
Ms. Lavin said she felt that less ,impact was better. She felt closing city hall was
detrimental. Many programs were added in recent years; basics cannot be let go to keep them. She
said the Council should be proud of it's plan: "Look what we did without hurting everybody."
She noted with a one and a half million shortfall, everyone knows there will be a raise in taxes.
She also stated that the burden of this problem should be placed on the sixteen thousand residents
rather than on the employees.
Mr. Miller felt franchise fees and furloughs near holidays had to be kept "in the mix."
Mayor Maxwell asked for suggestions about the September 30 meeting. Mr. Berg
suggested that in presenting to the public the general fund figures be separated from the facility
debt to make it clear Council had made a 50/50 balance of cuts and levy raises for general fund
expenses. Mr. Rowan agreed. Mr. Berg also said it should be shown that the budget is 80%
personnel costs; cuts are being made there through retirements and furlough so people are not put
out on the street. He also noted that there would be 'more heat' at the November/December
meetings after the notices for taxes come out. Ms. Yager noted that the $10 per month per home
increase was what had been projected just for the facilities debt increase.
Discussion, 2004 Budget, Public Works
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City Manager Mielke said Public Works is the department hardest hit by the budget cuts.
He and Mr. Stadler do not think the plan is perfect, but was how Mr. Stadler feels the 12 % cut
mandate can be met. He commended Mr. Stadler for the effort put in and added he knows Mr.
Stadler got "a lot of heat" for his recommendations.
Mr. Stadler said he feels his staff has been largely supportive considering how many people
they are losing. They understand the need for cuts, but feel they are shouldering more of the cut
than they should be. He then went over the reorganization charts, noting he has eliminated 2
superintendents but added a maintenance supervisor (range 7 rather than the range 8 of a
superintendent). He feels the reorganization will be good long-term as it will give more flexibility
and help cross training; but there will be transition problems; He combined streets and utilities as
both are on streets; utilities presently has more experienced people, which would be a problem in 5
years, but cross-training now will help alleviate that then. He broke out maintenance, as it will be .
responsible for more space; he may later include the park buildings in that responsibility.
Mayor Maxwell asked why there had to be a lead mechanic for 2 mechanics. Mr. Stadler
said he would have more responsibilities. Ms. Johnson asked how he would decide who stays,
who leaves. Mr. Stadler said the new positions would be posted; for example both Street
Superintendent and Utilities Superintendent are eliminated, both could apply for the new position.
Mr. Mielke added the transition details have not been worked out. Ms. Johnson expressed
concern people in lower positions would get 'bumped down.' Mr. Stadler said superintendents are
non-union. Mr. Rowan asked ifthe present compartmentalization was a problem; Mr. Stadler said
no, but improvement was possible.
Mr. Stadler said he had talked to employees, without superintendents, by division. Their
major concerns were that with less supervisory positions things would get missed and equipment
services. He added Equipment Services was his greatest concern, but he had to cut there to meet
the 12 %. If the new superintendent does not have troubleshooting abilities, there could be
problems. Since it was not broadening otherwise, he put equipment under Parks and Forestry, but
is not really comfortable with the solution. Mr. Brausen asked if the superintendent could be
eliminated and a mechanic added. Mr. Stadler said there has to be a superintendent; it is easy to
underestimate the paperwork needed for a lO-12-person division. Mr. Mielke asked ifhe could do
one add-back, would it be a mechanic. Mr. Stadler says someone has to be able to do invoices,
work orders, etc.; the old superintendent did 50% paperwork and 50% "wrench." Mr. Mielke
asked about adding a mechanic who could plow; Mr. Stadler said mechanics already do that when
needed. Mr. Brausen said if the furlough plan were accepted, he would like to "buy back" a
mechanic. Mayor Maxwell said he felt there were still too many superintendents. Ms. Johnson said
going from chart to chart it was difficult to see how many people reported to each superintendent.
She wondered if there could be fewer superintendents. and more" leads." Mr. Rowan asked if one
Parks person could be 1h park maintenance and Ih mechanic; Mr. Stadler thought that would take
$50,000 more. Mr. Mielke asked for difference between leads, supervisors and superintendents.
Mr. Stadler said a lead is a local 49 position that manages a crew on the job but is one of the
workers. A superintendent meets with workers, including leads, each morning to assign
responsibilities.
Mr. Stadler said he understood the Council wants fewer superintendents. He will see ifhe
can do that. He wants to do his part in the cutbacks, but feels he cannot cut services.
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Mayor Maxwell said he had received a letter from the mayor of Plymouth asking if He
would be interested in participating in a food shelf sleep-out. He indicated he was not interested
and asked if anyone else was interested. Consensus was no.
Mr. Mielke said the Downtown Park dedication would be October 8, a Wednesday, at 6:00
p.m. It would include a "Don Bates type" band. Mayor Maxwell said he had talked to Don Bates,
who said they could play 6:15-7:30. Mr. Mielke said the park benches would be dedicated then.
Ms. Johnson asked how many were not sold; Mr. Mielke said he thought 6 curved benches were
left. Ms. Johnson asked that council members be given a list of buyers so they could see who
might be approached on those remaining.
Mr. Mielke handed out a copy of the forthcoming Sailor article on the budget.
Mr. Mielke handed out a memo, noting that Sue McCarville had filed to run for Council.
Mr. Brausen moved adjournment. Ms. Johnson seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Kasey Kester, Secretary
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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License Applications for Approval
License # 34053
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Metro Motorcars Motor Vehicle Sales - Class A 8660 Excelsior Boulevard $400.00
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1-800-Got Junk Each Refuse Vehicle in the City of Hopkins $25.00
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Integrity Auto Service Motor Vehicle Sales. Class A 10921 Excelsior Boulevard $400.00
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