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Agenda HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL FINAL AGENDA JANUARY 2, 2001 7:30 p.m. THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Schedule: 7: 15 pm - Special HRA Meeting 7:30 pm - City Council meeting Work session at conclusion of City Council meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER ll. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS (Public must fill out a Speaker Request Form. Three minute limit for each person) III. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1. IV. CONSENT AGENDA . 1. 2. 3. 4. Minutes of December 19, 2000 regular City Council meeting Ratify prior month's disbursements Designate official newspaper, (CR2001-04) - Obermaier Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore, (CR2001-05) - Obermaier Vote: Brausen Jensen Hesch Johnson Maxwell V. PRESENTATION 1. Legislative preview and discussion with Senator Steve Kelley and Representative Betty Folliard, Mielke VI. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2001 Street Improvement project, (CR2001-03) - Gessele VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Accept feasibility report, order public hearing, Knollwood pond improvements, (CR2001-06) - Stadler Vote: Brausen Jensen Hesch Johnson Maxwell QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421 (The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system) 2. First reading of cable franchise for Everest Communications, (CR2001-01) - Genellie Vote: Brausen Jensen Hesch Johnson Maxwell 3. First reading of cable franchise for WideOpen West, (CR2001-02) - Genellie Vote: Brausen Jensen Hesch Johnson Maxwell VII. ADJOURNMENT -- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421 (The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system) " I I I A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 19, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Jensen, Hesch, and Johnson. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Yager, Gessele 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 Mona Draper, Site Manager for Meadow Creek Condos, presented a letter to the Council from Lowell Williams, president of the Board of Directors,. Ms Draper read the letter. The letter commended the fire department for the professional, efficient, way they approached a fire at the condos. The fire department also was commended for doing very little damage and for cleaning up after the incident. III. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS There were none. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of November 28, 2000 Work Session 2. Minutes of December 5, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting 3. Minutes of December 5, 2000 Work Session 4. Minutes of December 12, 2000 work Session 5. Minutes of Budget and Tax Levy Hearing, December 11! 2000 6. Miscellaneous License Applications Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. PRESENTATION Pat Olsen, Co-Chair of the Human Rights Commission, presented the second annual Human Rights Award to Vanessa Brown. Ms. Brown's contributions were listed as working with international newcomers and persons December 19, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 '" of color who live in multifamily housing, currently serves on the Schools and . Communities in Partnership (SCIP) Committee, and is currently a representative . from SCIP to the Hennepin County Alliance for Families and Children. Through the Alliance, she has secured money for parent leadership. Her work with the Hopkins School District has included supporting and encouraging families of color to be involved in school life. She was instrumental in initiating the Ramsgate Homework Helper Program. Ms. Brown also serves on the Community Grant Gommittee. Ms. Brown said that her motivation is her children. She works to make the community a better place for them. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Accept Lot 500-600 Feasibility Report, Order Public Hearing (CR2000- 200) Steve Stadler introduced Gary Brown, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., the consultant to the City for the feasibility study concerning improvements to parking lots 500 and 600. Mr. Brown reviewed the scope of the project. He highlighted the following issues: The curb line was pulled back on 11 th Ave to allow for the addition of three stalls. There was an 8 % 1055 of the total number of stalls Most of those removed were the perpendicular stalls along 10th Ave For the most part, business owners recognized the safety issues along 10th Ave and supported those changes I Mr. Brown sajd that the assessments were discussed at the December 6th Meeting with business owners and that most thought the cost was too high. They were able to reduce the amount by 18% by removing the cost of storm sewer improvements and the majority of landscaping on 10th and 11 th Avenues. Mr. Brown also said that at the meeting, the group discussed spreading out the costs to the greater business district by forming a ta?,ing district, but that most of those in attendance favored a one-time assessment. Steve Stadler said that the assessment policy of a 70/30 split would be followed for the street assessment. The amount for streets would be based on square footage instead of front footage. The assessment on the parking lots is also proposed to be a 70/30 split. Council Member Brausen said that he would like more background information. I He would like to review the history of the area with staff and Council Members. December 1 9, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 I I , Council Members discussed the possibility of closing 10th Ave, crosswalks, signage for pedestrians, sanitary sewer changes, access to alley side storefronts and the possibility of lowering costs further. Several business owners expressed concerns over the cost of the assessment and if the cost will be prohibitive for retail stores. Bob Miller stated that the decision might change the make-up of the Central Business District. Council Member Johnson asked if Council Members could discuss the issues at a work session and have the public hearing on the 16th instead of the 2nd. Council Members discussed the notification process and questioned if the decision had to be made the night of the public hearing. The time line was discussed. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-91, Resolution Ordering Public Hearing, Parking Lots 500 and 600 and 10th and 11 th Avenues Improvements, Project 98-12 with the hearing date set on January 1 6' 2000. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Accept Feasibility Report, Order Public Hearing, 2001 Street Improvement Project (CR200Q-203) Jim Gessele said that Council authorized Bolton and Menk, Inc to prepare a feasibility study concerning street improvements on 8th A venue from 15t St N to Exc Blvd, on 11 th Ave S from Smetana Rd to Landmark Tr S, on 14th Ave N from 4th St N to S Service Dr, and on 16th Ave N from 15t to 2nd St N. Mr. Gessele said that Marcus Thomas, Bolton Menk, has completed the study and introduced Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas reviewed the scope of the project, the estimated cost of the project and the estimated amounts on the assessments. Council Members discussed the notification process. Staff indicated that two meetings had been held and that attendance was high and that two associations have placed the project in their newsletters. Council Members discussed the time line and it was determined that delaying the public hearing for two weeks would have an impact on the project schedule and on the bidding process. The public hearing will be held on the 2nd of January. December 1 9, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-90, Resolution Ordering Public Hearing, 2001 Street Improvements, Project 00-10. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. I 3. Adoption of 2001 Budget and 2000/2001 Tax Levy (CR2000-204) Lori Yager reviewed the budget process and presented the budget components. Ms . Yager explained what percentage of the tax dollar goes to each agency and presented the expenditures of the City by department showing how the City's portion is utilized. Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-89, Adopting the 2001 Budget and the 2000 Tax Levy Collectible in 2001. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve 2001 Meeting Calendar (CR2000-1 99) I Steve Mielke said that the assumption is made that a regular council meeting is held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month and that work sessions are held the other Tuesdays of the month. Mr. Mielke said that staff anticipates certain conflicts and brings them to Council's attention. August 7th coincides with National Night Out. The recommendation is to schedule the council meeting for the 8th. November 6th is City Election Day. The recommendation is to hold the council meeting on November 7th. December 25th is a holiday. The recommendation is to cancel the work session. Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt the year 2001 meeting calendar. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Approve Liquor License Renewal for Northern Lights Food (CR2000- 205) Terry Obermaier explained that the application was under the New Business portion of the agenda was because the application had been received the day , before the meeting. The reason for the delay ,was because of the uncertainty of December 1 9, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 , I I the remodel project that was being planned for the Hopkins House. Ms. Obermaier said that the certificate of insurance had been received and that Captain Liddy of the Hopkins Police Department had reviewed the application and had found no reason to deny. Ms. Obermaier also said that the motion given in the report failed to mention supporting licenses held by the applicant, such as food establishment, Sunday liquor, and dance floor. Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to approve a liquor license renewal for Northern Lights Food, Inc dba Raspberries at the Hopkins House Hotel, 1501 State Highway 7 and to also approve a Food Establishment License, a Dance Floor License, and a Sunday On-sale Liquor License. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Approve a Charitable Gambling Premises Permit for the Raspberry Festival at the Hopkins House, Raspberries, 1501 State Highway 7 (CR200Q-206) Terry Obermaier said that because of the proposed remodel project at the Hopkins House, the Raspberry Festival was asked to remove the pull-tab operation. They cancelled their permit with the State Gambling Control. Gambling Control said that if they wanted to resume pull-tabs at the Hopkins House they would have to go through the process of obtaining a new permit. Ms Obermaier said that the permit will expire when the gambling license expires in 2001 . Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brause.1, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Approve Nomination of Fran Hesch to the Hennepin County Community Health Services Advisory Committee (Memo) Steve Mielke said that currently there is an opening for a local official on the Hennepin County Community Health Services Advisory Committee. Mr. Mielke was contacted by Suzanne Gaines from Hennepin County Community Health Services with a request that we consider nominating Council Member Hesch for a position on the advisory committee. The appointment is a two-year appointment. Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to nominate Council Member Hesch to serve on the Hennepin County December 19, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Community Health Services Advisory Committee. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, abstain; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. , VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:57 p.m. Respectively Submitted, Terry Obermaier, City Clerk COUNCIL MEMBERS I ATTEST: Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor I December 19, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 I I , Changes proposed by Steve Stadler: The following paragraph was reworded. Steve Stadler said that the assessment policy of a 70/30 split would be followed for the street assessment. The amount for streets would be based on square footage instead of front footage. The assessment on the parking lots is also proposed to be a 70/30 split. December 19, 2000 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7