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Agenda HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL FINAL AGENDA December 21,1999 7:30 p.m. THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Schedule: 6:30 pm - Joint City Council/HCA Operations Board Meeting 7:30 pm - City Council meeting Work session at conclusion of City Council meeting I. CALL TO ORDER II. PRESENTATION 1. Steve Mielke III. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS (Public must fill out a Speake"r Request Form. Three minute limit for each person) IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. December 7, 1999 regular City Council meeting minutes 2. Approve miscellaneous license applications 3. Approve year 2000 liquor license renewals (CR99-229) - Obermaier 4. Second reading, extension of housing demolition moratorium (CR99-227) - Kerrigan 5. Designate hearing officer for tobacco sale violations (CR99-223) - Liddy 6. Approve charitable gambling premises permit application, Hopkins VFW Post 425 (CR99-228) - Obermaier 7. Fire lane designation for the Westbrooke Patio Homes (CR99-225) - Magdal 8. 5th Avenue South parking change (CR99-230) - Stadler Redepenning Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson V. OLD BUSINESS 1. Revision to Hop-A-Ride program (CR99-226) - N. Anderson Redepenning Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421 (The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system) VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve Comprehensive Plan (CR99-216) - N. Anderson Redepenning Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson 2. Approve Co Rd 73 and Minnetonka Blvd improvement resolution (CR99-232) - Stadler Redepennin9 Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson 3. Award bid Excelsior Boulevard streetscape improvements Phase I (CR99-231) - Stadler Redepennin9 Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson VII. ADJOURNMENT . . . A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 7, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, and Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Yager, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. Council Member Jensen was absent. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS There were none. III. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1. Chemical Health Commission Connie Kurtz reported for the Chemical Health Commission. Ms. Kurtz said that the Police Department and Chemical Health Commission sponsored an educational seminar for businesses that sell tobacco and alcohol. Nine of the Hopkins Businesses were represented at the seminar. It lasted about ninety minutes. Speakers addressed the student survey, collecting identification, and how to read the identification. Manuals were also given out to those who attended. Council Members asked how to encourage a larger number of business owners and managers to attend. Ms. Kurtz answered that it would have to be part of the licensing requirements. The Commission is waiting to hear if the Hopkins School District will be receiving a "For Our Youth" grant. When the grant is received, the commission will playa role in providing education. 2. Zoning and Planning Commission Randy Engel said that the Zoning and Planning Commission held a meeting on November 30th, They discussed the Comprehensive Plan and reviewed and discussed the extended moratorium on single family housing demolition. They confirmed the CUP only process, but asked staff to suggest an ordinance with zoning changes and bring it back to the commission. They also discussed the concept plans for St. Therese and reviewed their by-laws. They asked staff to make some changes to the by-laws. December 7, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 . 3. Human Rights Commission . Pat Olsen and Herb Gibbs spoke for the Human Rights Commission. Ms. Olsen said that the Human Rights Commission was presenting the first annual Hopkins Human Rights Award. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The award was presented to Barbara Westmoreland, who coordinated the "Empty Bowl" in March of this year. The event raised over $12,000 for the fight against hunger. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. November 16, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 2. November 23, 1999 Work Session Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Prior Month's Disbursements 4. Approve Miscellaneous Licenses for 2000, (CR99-220) 5. Approve 2000 Liquor License Renewals (CR99-222) 6. Approve Chemical Health Commission By-law Changes (CR99-213) 7. Second Reading, Ordinance Revision Mechanical, Plumbing, and Utility Fees (Memo) 8. Renew Licensing Agreement, Hennepin County Digitized Data, (CR99- 217) Council Member Johnson asked if the Liquor License renewals were sent to the Chemical Health Commission for review. Terry Obermaier answered that they were not. Ms. Johnson said that in the Chemical Health by-laws, article 3.2, (c) states that the Commission is to advice and make recommendations to the City pursuant to liquor license applications and renewals. Council Members and staff discussed the changes and provisions of the by-laws and if it is feasible to have the Commission review license applications and renewals. After discussion, Mayor Redepenning removed item six from the Consent Agenda. . Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of item six. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to refer item six back to the Chemical Health Commission to remove item six and for further review. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. . December 7, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 . . . V. OATH OF OFFICE 1. Jack Haddorff, Chemical Health Commission The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Jack Haddorff, a newly appointed member to the Chemical Health Commission. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Extension of Housing Demolition Moratorium (CR99-214) Jim Kerrigan said that last year the Council approved an interim moratorium on the demolition of single family homes. In November the Council considered a recommendation by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Council referred the item back to the Zoning and Planning Commission. The Zoning and Planning Commission discussed the Council's update on the item and directed staff to draft an ordinance for rezoning institutional uses in residential zoning areas. The interim moratorium will expire before the ordinance is complete. Staff is recommending an extension of the moratorium. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 99-837, an ordinance regulating and restricting demolition or removal of single family residential buildings and structures within the City of Hopkins. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Approve Design and Change Order for Engineering Services, Lake Street Bridge Replacement Project (CR99-21 8) Steve Stadler said that in May of 1997, The City Council adopted a resolution, which committed the City to replacing the Lake Street Bridge in 2000. In April 1999, Council authorized a design services agreement in the amount of $84,500. Design work is completed. SRF Consulting Group has requested an additional $7,000 for costs of additional design work not mentioned in the original agreement. Mr. Stadler reviewed the scope of the project. The project was budgeted at $405,000 but will bid at closer to $500,000. This will increase the City's portion from $75,000 to $100,000. The $25,000 increase will be funded by the PI R fund. Larry Erickson, SRF Consulting Group, was present to answer questions. December 7, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to approve the final design for the Lake Street bridge replacement, as presented, and approve an engineering services fee change order for an amount not to exceed $7,000. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. . 3. Approve Design Services Agreement, Mainstreet and 17th Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrade (CR99-219) Steve Stadler said that there is a much higher relative accident rate at this intersection than others on Mainstreet. It has been determined that one of the contributing causes is the difficulty seeing the traffic signals. Mr. Stadler said that staff has trimmed branches and has modified the height of signs in the intersection, but that these steps have not helped. Council Member Hesch said that this would be a good time to work with the County in establishing design standards for signal lights to be used elsewhere. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for engineering services regarding a traffic signal upgrade for the intersection of Mainstreet and 17th Avenue. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. . 4. US West Cellular Antenna on Police Tower (CR99-215) Jim Liddy said that US West approached the Police Department for permission to place cellular antennas and other equipment on the Police Department radio tower. They will pay the City $500 per month for the lease with a 4% increase on January 15t of each year of the lease. Council Member Johnson asked if the agreement had been reviewed by the City Attorney. Jerre Miller, City Attorney, answered that, yes he had reviewed the agreement and commended Acting Police Chief, Liddy, for astuteness in putting the agreement together. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to approve a proposal by US West Cellular Communications to lease space on the Police Department Radio Tower for installation of cellular equipment and antennas. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. . December 7, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 . . . 5. Approve Year 2000 Budget and Tax Levy Lori Yager said that the City Council and staff have held a variety of meetings during 1999 to prepare for the 2000 budget and tax levy. The budget's current form recommends spending in the general fund at $7,418,723 and sets the tax levy at $5,664,144. Ms. Yager presented the 2000 budget. Mayor Redepenning stressed that many hours have been spent in work sessions on putting this budget together. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 99-111 adopting the 2000 budget and tax levy collectible in 2000. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Approve Combining Precincts Two and Nine into One Precinct Terry Obermaier said that Blake School, the polling place for precinct two, changed the parking and pickup/drop-off system at the school. As a result of this action, Blake school is not in compliance with ADA regulation during the entire day of Elections. Ms. Obermaier said that other alternatives have been investigated with the combination being the only viable alternative. Mayor Redepenning asked if Living Waters was consulted about adding a large number of voters to the polling location. Ms. Obermaier answered no, they had not. Council discussed the designation of the polling place without first speaking with the Pastor. c Council Member Hesch asked if the new housing development would be included in the new precinct. Steve Mielke answered that they will be in the precinct. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 99-112, a Resolution Creating a New Precinct Two by Combining the Existing Precinct Two with the Existing Precinct Nine. The designated Polling Place for the new Precinct Two shall be Living Waters Christian Church, located at 1002 2nd St NE. The designation of the polling place is conditioned upon a discussion with and concurrence from Living Waters Christian Church. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. December 7, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 VII. ADJOURNMENT . There being no further business, Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:05 p.m. Respectively Submitted, Terry Obermaier, City Clerk ATTEST: Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor December 7, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MEMBERS . . Page 6 Miscellaneous License Applications for the City of Hopkins . Lic ns # DBA Hopkins Location Lic Type Council Oat 100059 I Duffs Auto Sales 1714 Mainstreet Motor Vehicle Sales - Class I 12/21/99 100060 Knollwood Amoco 525 Blake Road North Gasoline Station - Additional 12/21/99 Knollwood Amoco 525 Blake Road North Gasoline Station - First Pumh 12/21/99 Knollwood Amoco 525 Blake Road North Car Wash 12/21/99 Knollwood Amoco 525 Blake Road North Tobacco Sales 12/21/99 . . Wednesday, December 15, 1999 Page 1 of 1