Agenda
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
FINAL AGENDA
. June 20,2000
7:30 p.m.
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
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
(Public must fill out a Speaker Request Form. Three minute limit for each person)
III. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Human Rights Commission
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of June 6, 2000 regular City Council meeting
2. Minutes of May 30, 2000 work session
3. Minutes of June 13,2000 work session
4. Second reading, miscellaneous zoning amendments, (Memo) - Anderson
5. Second reading, Ordinance 00-844 rezoning North Annex site, (Memo) -
Anderson
6. Award bid, lift station #6, (CR2000-105) - Stadler
7. Final payment, Hilltop Park storm sewer project, (CR2000-1 03) - Gessele
8. Approval of State contract authorizing Hopkins Fire Department Hazmat
participation, (CR2999-1 02) - Beckering
Vote: Brausen Jensen Hesch Johnson Maxwell
Vo OATH OF OFFICE
Richard Neimann, Park Board
VI. PRESENTATION
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve parking changes, central business district, (CR2000-99) - Hartshorn
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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)
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve tax abatement policy, (CR2000-87) . Kerrigan
Vote: Brausen
Jensen
Hesch
Johnson
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Maxwell
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 6, 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, GesseJe, Reid,
Anderson and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
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Steve Gardner, 44 - 5th Ave S, Asked the Council if an ordinance could be passed
regulating the whistle blowing that the trains do, especially in the middle of the night.
Mr. Gardner said that he has been speaking with the City Manager for around two
years about this. He mentioned that Coon Rapids is in a pilot program where scissor
arms and medians have been installed at intersections, eliminating the need to blow
whistles. He also mentioned that Plymouth has an ordinance that regulates whistle
blowing. ML Mielke said that railroads are regulated by the Federal Railroad
Association (FRA) and that there is very little that the City can do unless the railroad
is willing to go with the City to the FRA to request City regulation authority. Mr.
Mielke also said that Plymouth and Coon Rapids are dealing with a different railroad
company. The cost of intersection improvements is very high and Mr. Mielke said
that he cannot imagine that TC&W will assume that expense when whistle blowing
carries no cost. TC&W has indicated that if they do not blow the whistle and there is
an accident, they are liable. Council Member Jensen asked staff if they can find out
what measures Plymouth has taken to regulate whistle blowing.
III. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Chemical Health Commission
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Maureen Allen, Chemical Health Commission Co-chair, said that they have been
awarded $100,000 per year for three years from the tobacco settlement to use for
the "Reduce the Use" program. The Commission is trying to arrange a joint meeting
with the Plymouth Chemical Health Commission this fall. They have received $3,600
for compliance checks this year. The Commission has approached the local AI-anon
and Ala-teens for support in the "Reduce the Use" program, and that the
organizations would like to become involved in the program. Hennepin County will be
doing surveys on local alcohol use. Also, Hennepin County is putting together a
database on the compliance checks results to be shared with the municipalities.
Police Chiefs from Hopkins and surrounding cities signed a letter that was sent to the
parents of children in the Hopkins School district warning them of the dangers of
drinking and pointing out the parents responsibilities. The letter was sent just before
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prom. The youth representative, Kelly, will be graduating from high school and will .
find a replacement.
2. Zoning and Planning Commission
Randy Engel said that the at the Zoning and Planning meeting they discussed
SuperValu issues; those being a vacation for 6th St S, a height variance and a
conditional use permit on their expansion. The item was continued until next month.
They also discussed the rezoning from 1-2 to Business Park and approved that. Three
parking changes were discussed and approved.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of May 16, 2000 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of May 23, 2000 Work Session
3. Ratification of Prior Month's Disbursements
4. Miscellaneous License Applications
5. Award Bid, Seal Coat Project (CR2000-94)
6. Order Public Hearing for Charter Amendment, Ordinance 2000-840
(CR2000-89)
7, Order Public Hearing for Charter Amendment, Ordinance 2000-843
(CR2000-90)
8. Approve Grower's Market Agreement (CR2000-91) .
9. Authorize Publication of Notice of Intent to Franchise (CR2000-88)
10. Approve Reduction of Time Warner Bond Requirement (CR2000-95)
11. Approve Engineering Services Design Agreement for Lot 700B (CR2000-
97)
12. Approve Temporary 3.2 Beer Licenses for Hopkins Jaycees, Raspberry
Festival (2000-100l
13. City Manager Compensation (CR2000-98l
Mayor Maxwell asked Jim Genellie to give an overview of items six, seven and nine
so that the public would have the information on those items. Mr. Genellie briefly
reviewed those items and explained the processes.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Brausen 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. OATH OF OFFICE
Maureen Allen, Bruce Rowan, Jay Thompson were sworn to office on the Zoning and
Planning Commission. e
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PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Use of 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds (CR2000-84)
Chief Reid said that the Bureau of Justice Assistance offered funding during 1999 to
law enforcement agencies to underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public
safety through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program. The City of Hopkins
did not apply in 1999, but was notified in early 2000 that Hopkins was eligible and
was asked to file a late application. The preliminary amount that was approved is
$12,657. The Department recommends that the funds be used to purchase a
FREDDIE unit, to be used for aid in computer investigations, replace a PC and
purchase furniture for computer stations. The Advisory Board has concurred with the
proposed use. The City is required to provide $1,406 in matching funds. The
department will apply to the Crime Fund for the matching funds so as not to affect
the budget.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. No one came forward.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded the motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
8:09 p.m.
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Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the recommended use of funds for the 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant towards the purchase of computer equipment. 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.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Approve Parking Changes, Central Business District (CR2000-99)
Nancy Anderson said that the parking changes were proposed for safety reasons.
The proposed changes were: 1) post no parking signs on the east side of 11 th Ave N
from Mainstreet to 1 st St N; 2) closing off eight parking stalls along the east side of
12th Ave S from 1 st St S to approximately 200 feet north; and, 3) to remove the
posted two-hour restrictions along the west side of Jackson Ave N from St. Louis St
to 2nd St NE.
Ms. Anderson said that the Zoning and Planning Commission has reviewed the
changes and supports them with no comments. The Parking Committee has
recommended the changes along Jackson Ave N.
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Ms. Anderson said that she did not know if any of the affected businesses were
notified. Council Member Brausen said that he had spoken with some of the business
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owners and felt that there should be some discussion with them before the parking .
places were eliminated.
Council Member Jensen asked if there was a way that the accesses on 11 th Ave into
Lot 500 could be made one-way accesses.
Steve Mielke said that he recommended that the Council pass the 12th Ave S "No
Parking" restriction, because the residents there have requested that.
Mayor Maxwell asked if the "no parking" along 1 2111 Ave could be for certain hours as
opposed to all of the time.
Council Member Johnson asked if the safety issue is a perception that staff has or if
there are statistics the show a higher accident rate along 11 th Ave.
Council Member Brausen said that he could not agree with the loss of parking on 11111
or 12t11 Aves.
Council discussed the value of parking and the consequences of losing parking.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
authorize parking changes as found in Exhibit C as it pertains to Jackson Ave N. 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.
\/111. NEW BUSINESS
1. Hop-A-Ride Update (CR2000-92)
Nancy Anderson said that at the time of the budget review, staff recommended the
elimination of Friday service because the hours on Friday would exceed the budget.
The City Council asked staff to review the budget and the service after a few months
and to explore other avenues of additional funding. Ms. Anderson said that the City
has received and additional $5,000 from Met Council and has applied for a $5,000
grant from Health System Minnesota. The status of that application is not known at
thiS time.
The service is within budget at this time.
No Action was taken.
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2. Rezone North Annex to Business Park (CR2000-96)
Nancy Anderson said that the North Annex site of the SuperValu is currently zoned 1-
2, General Industrial. The new Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as
Business Park. The Zoning and Planning Commission approved the rezoning.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 00-37, approving Ordinance 00-844, rezoning the North Annex site
from 1-2, General Industrial, to Business Park for first reading. 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.
3. First Reading, Miscellaneous Zoning Amendments (CR2000-92)
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Nancy Anderson said that the changes were to correct inconsistencies or clarify areas
or to update the ordinance. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended
approval. No one appeared at the public hearing. The changes are as follows: 1)
Clarify the Park Dedication fee on various plats, replats and subdivision of land; 2}
increased the types of uses that the funds can be used for; 3} Defines antique shops,
automatic teller machines, copy shop, livable space, theater multiples, video rental
store, governmental agency action, and development agreement; 4} disallows
warehousing on Mainstreet; 5} allows time and temperature signs on a pylons or
monuments.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 00-36, approving Ordinance 00-841, making amendments to the
zoning ordinance. 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. Award Bid, 3rd St N Sanitary Sewer Rehab
Jim Gessele said that since November 1999, staff has been working with Howard R.
Green Company in developing plans for sanitary sewer upgrades in 3rd St N from 11 th
- 14th Aves. It was learned that the eight-inch sanitary main in 3rd St N could become
surcharged in wet weather. It was concluded that the best way to increase the main
size was through a trench less pipe bursting method. The low bid was received from
Infrastructure Technologies at $94, 988.20. This cost plus the engineering fees
totals $104,000. This exceeds the CI P budget figure of $ 70,000. The project will be
funded through the Sanitary Sewer fund.
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Council Member Johnson asked about the sump pump inspections and asked if Mr.
Stadler could give the Council an update on the project. Mr. Stadler said that he was
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not prepared to do so at this time, but that a full report along with a change order .
request is scheduled for June 2Uh.
Council Member Jensen asked if that report and request could be discussed at a work
session.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2000-38, Resolution for Award of Bid, 3rd St N Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Project 99-12. 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.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Brausen said that he did a ride-a-long with the police on Friday night.
Mr. Brausen thanked the department for the experience.
There being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council Jensen
Member seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:50 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MAY 30, 2000
. A work session of the Hopkins City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on May 30, 2000, at the City
Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members Brausen, Hesch, Jensen and
Johnson. City personnel present were City Manager Mielke, Economic Development Director Kerrigan.
Tax Abatement Policy, Jim Kerrigan, presenter
Mr. Kerrigan explained there are no real "rules" in tax abatement; it is worked out between the
entities in each instance. The last legislature made it possible to use tax abatement for up to fifteen years
under certain circumstances. The staff worked out a general guidelines policy rather than making strict
rules to allow the Council more leeway in deciding individual cases. The policy has been approved by
Bob Deike and Ellers & Associations, and is currently under study with the City Attorney. Mr. Mielke
noted that TIFs have many rules because they affect other government entities, such as school district and
county .
Ms. Hesch suggested "adjacent to Hopkins downtown area" be omitted in 3.01 BL Mr. Brausen
asked why no specific number of jobs provided for TIF was given; Mr. Kerrigan said it was to give the
Council more leeway in case a very worthwhile project would be short only a few job positions to qualify
if a number were given. Later he noted a handicapped housing development approved for TIF in the past
would no longer qualify under newer rules; tax abatement could be used if the policy isn't too restrictive.
Mr. Mielke noted tax abatement might be the vehicle to help development in the Hopkins Houseing area.
There was general discussion whether TIF and tax abatement should have separate policies. Mr.
Kerrigan said staff felt both were public assistance measures for worthwhile projects, and that much of the
guideline material was identical for both. Ms. Hesch felt that if the additional criteria sections were moved
.to the beginning as an introduction, one policy would work. Later she suggested special exception
language be included for case-by-case decisions. Ms. Hesch's suggestions met general approval after
discussion.
Mr. Mielke suggested that 5.05 C could be broken into housing, commercial and industrial
components. He also mentioned Woodbury had used tax abatement to facilitate the payment of
improvements by private landowners. Mr. Kerrigan noted 3.01 L would cover this.
There was general discussion on 3.01 B's four housing-related uses. Ms. Hesch and Ms. Jensen
felt only 2 and 4 were applicable.
General Consensus: Section 3.01 should be reworked; part B should be limited to 2 and 4 and
mirror housing language. Section 5.05 C should have housing, commercial and industrial sections. The
additional criteria should be moved to the beginning and worded as goals. The message needs to be "a
project has to meet a goal; eligibility does not mean approval." "Special exceptions" language should be
drafted. Mr. Brausen asked that an example be worked out and provided showing how TIF and tax
abatement would work for a project.
Economic Development Project Areas, Jim Kerrigan, presenter
Mr. Kerrigan presented a list of possible areas. Mr. Mielke noted the staff wants feedback
regarding "Are these the right sites, and what are the right uses?" Mayor Maxwell noted this was a
"what could be" session, not a what should we do in the near future planning.
Site 1: Mainstreet between 7m and 8m Avenues. Does the Council want this to become an east end
"anchor" for downtown, or a group of small businesses.
. General consensus was future development should be large scale, with a dense population of
workers, and possibly residents.
Site 2: Mainstreet and Sm Ave. Discussion centered around the poor conditions in the apartment
complex. Mr. Mielke said staff was working to get it up to code compliance, which the owner seems
willing to do. Ms. Hesch asked about the possibility of assessing multiple police call fees, on the order of
false fire alarm fees. Mr. Brausen suggested contacting St. Paul about the low income housing at 1217 St.
Anthony which has a high police call rate. He suggested a policy of consistently-out-of-compliance means.
more inspections and increased fines. Mr. Mielke said there have not been enough fire safety inspections
because they are done by volunteers; full time staff needs to be reallocated to cover them.
General consensus: Mr. Mielke will research multiple police call fees. Fran Hesch asked for
Police Chief Reid to report on high call areas in Hopkins in the fuutre. Staff reallocation will be
considered.
Site 3: Shady Oak Road. The biggest problem is the county has not definitely stated where the
future road will be. Another complicating factor is that Minnetonka and Hopkins both are in this site.
Mr. Mielke noted staff from both cities are working at trying to clarify boundaries. Mayor Maxwell noted
the county has now put off roadwork until 2004.
General consensus was to delay any planning till the roadway is decided.
Site 4: Highways 73/7. There was general discussion of the current development plans. .
General consensus: The Council was generally dissatisfied with current planning. Mr. Mielke
will contact the primary developer and see if he would be interested in upscaling the plans.
Due to time constraints, the other sites will be discussed at a later session.
Arts Center funding options, Steve Mielke, presenter
Mr. Mielke outlined the options as follows:
Those needing legislative approval: sales taxes (on car sales, entertainment taxes, etc.);
construction taxes/fees (as Los Angeles does); establishing property tax districts downtown.
Those the Council can implement independently: ticket fees; voluntary check-offs; contributions;
franchise fees (utilities); TIP
Goals: (1) funding to subsidize HCA budget (2) funding to retire debts (fund raising debt of $125.
150,000 and the mortgage debt of $575-600,000 which is paid at $55,000 per year) A possible (3) would
be funding downtown projects. He noted if the $55,000 per year mortgage payment were assured, goal
(1) is not really needed.
Mr. Mielke noted the first group needs cooperation of the legislative representatives. We need to
determine what they will support. Brausen said he disliked property tax districts, feeling RCA needs
business support, and that move would destroy it. Mayor Maxwell noted a building tax of even .25 %
could bring in considerable money over time.
Mr. Mielke noted the Minnegasco contract is up for renewal; this would be a good time to start a
franchise fee. Mr. Brausen felt Stages should not have ticket fees imposed on them. Ms. Hesch noted if a
ticket tax applied to cinema, it would really hurt the theatre as KnolIwood is getting a new cinema. Fund
raising has not been done for a year and a half. Ms. Hesch said removing the fund raising debt with TIF
monies was a possibility, but others did not like the idea. She also mentioned the annual Council fund
raising. Later she noted the checkoff would be a way to find the "untapped" supporters of HCA. She
asked about fund raising through internet; Mr. Mielke said Bobbie is too busy to take on more; her time
use may need future study.
General Consensus: Building fees and franchise fees were the most favored of "large income"
ideas. Mr. Mielke should do a spread sheet for these possibilities. Checkoffs, voluntary contributions
should be implemented. The goals need to include the idea that once RCA needs are met, the continuing
monies would fund other downtown improvements.
Other
SuperValu
Mr. Mielke had just met with SuperValu personnel. No parameters are yet set for the perishables
addition. The July Planning Commission meeting is the earliest that will be ready. He suggested a joint
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meeting of Commission and Council for June 27 for concept discussion. By then the traffic analysis and
neighborhood meeting will be done.
General Consensus was to have a joint meeting and to invite the new Planning Commission
members to also attend.
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War Memorial at City Park
Ms. Jensen said she had been approached if the city could repair the rocks at the base of the
memorial. Mayor MaxweJl suggested the city do the work and approach the American Legion and VFW
to donate the cost.
Miscellaneous matters
Mr. Brausen asked for updates by Mr. Mielke on the following:
volunteer dinner: will be in late fall
training for volunteer board/commission members: this is underway with Mr. Mielke, Mayor
Maxwell and staff doing the training. RSVPs have been mailed; follow-up phone calls will be made
Wednesday.
Mr. Brausen brought up the following:
drain scuppers in alley on north side of Main emptying into alley: Mr. Mielke will have this
looked into.
Council social night before Raspberry parade: met with general approval. Attendance of play in
Waconia was also suggested.
Adult Graduation
Ms. Jensen asked if it would be possible for the Council to attend this next Tuesday. Mr. Mielke
. will check on the time; if it is 8:00 and there are no public hearings, he will see if it can be worked out
and let Council know.
Fran Hesch moved adjournment; Diane Johnson seconded. Adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Kasey Kester, recording secretary
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
. Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 13, 2000
A work session of the Hopkins City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2000, at the
City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Maxwell and Council members Brausen, Hesch
and Jensen. City personnel present were City Manager Mielke, Assistant City Manager Genellie,
Public Works Director Stadler, Publications Director Bobbie Hartfiel, Police Chief Reid and
Economic Development Director Kerrigan. Also present were Gary Brown of RLK Kuusisto, and
Tom Allen.
Before the session was called to order, Mr. Tom Lorentz was officially made a sergeant by
Police Chief Reid, who stressed the responsibility carried by a command officer. Assistant City
Manager Genellie administered the oath.
Vision Process, Tom Allen
Mr. Allen summarized the elements brought out by the visioning process to date: Main
Street; citizen responsibility and participation, diversity, redevelopment, public safety, and the
school district. He said he has noticed a lack of understanding about what has been done and what is
possible to do, but that in general the public and the Council/staff are "on the same page." Most
comments solicited from the others centered around the issues of Main Street, diversity and the
importance of communicating.
Mr. Mielke said he felt volunteer participation was a key issue and would like to see a part-
time volunteer coordinator, not for just the city government, but the whole community. He would
like "city entrances" to be made more noticeable and attractive. He is concerned Hopkins schools
may be seen as "low income" schools in the future if trends are not changed. He wants clarification
of the New Citizens office. The community needs to understand the visioning process is a long-term
process; options need to be prioritized and implemented as monies become available. He was
surprised the following elements did not appear: neighborhoods; housing; parks and recreation.
Since the focus groups had emphasized housing, especially apartments, he feels that should be
checked out further. Later Mr. Brausen suggested the school district might be a good resource for
the diversity issue.
Discussion followed on the action plan. Mr. Allen said Mayor Maxwell had suggested the
first September meeting be about the mission statement, and the second be a brainstorming session
on how to implement it and how to prioritize the projects. Mr. Mielke said he feIt the survey was as
much an education piece as a survey. Fran Hesch and Karen Jensen volunteered to work on a
presentation to help build excitement. There were general comments on needing a theme. Tom
Allen mentioned a visual element was important. Fran Hesch mentioned "Hopkins: Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow. Mayor Maxwell mentioned "Responsibility and Participation."
In discussing the final mission statement, Police Chief Reid noted it needs to be short enough
everyone can remember it or it will just be another piece of paper.
General Consensus: The timeline should be extended a couple weeks, until the end of
September. Karen Jensen asked the staff draw up a list of the action items (such as the Citizens
Academy, volunteer coordinator, community policing) with estimated costs to help in prioritizing
projects. Fran suggested each person write out answers to "Who am I? Why am I here?" as a way
to start work on the mission statement. Both suggestions met with general approval.
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Parking Lot 500-600 Design, Steve Stadler
Mr. Stadler said his purpose was to explain to the Council how he planned to proceed,
subject to Council approval. He introduced Gary Brown of RLK-Kuusisto, consultant for the
project. Mr. Brown explained the importance of accurate traffic counts, alley counts, parking
analysis, etc. He noted 11th St. would be included in those because of the Art Center/theater. A
major portion is solving the 10th St. problems. In answer to Ms. Jensen's question, Mr. Stadler said
a parking lot lasts about 40 years. In answer to Mayor Maxwell's question, Mr. Brown said soil
testing costs were not included and would run about $4,000.
Steve Mielke spoke briefly about the property owners group and how their goals overlap with
the city's. The big question is funding, especially as this project will set the stage for future ones.
Fran Hesch said she felt phasing in and caps would be very important. Karen Jensen suggested the
past parking committee members be brought into the process.
General Consensus: Staff should bring back a full project cost breakdown, a master plan for
future planning. Mayor Maxwell also asked the possible funding sources be listed with present
balances and suggestions as to which would be better to use for the July 5 meeting.
Excelsior Blvd. Phase II update, Steve Stadler
Mr. Stadler gave a brief rundown of current status: the Admiralty building closing will be
this week; an oral agreement has been reached with the East End Bottle Shop for $422,500 with a
September 6 closing; there is no agreement with V-Haul yet; Spur Gas and Admiralty will be
demolished in July; a partial taking of Blake School property is almost ready to start. There will be
an open house Thursday. Steve Mielke pointed out that Steve Stadler had gotten $90,000 from the
County for Phase I and deserved recognition for that.
Other
Fran Hesch mentioned jackhammers were at work at Zion before 7:00 a.m. Rick asked for
clarification of feasibility study contracts. Mayor Maxwell had a question on the visioning budget.
Rick Brausen moved adjournment. Fran Hesch seconded. Adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Kasey Kester, recording secretary
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor