10-21-2008A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 21, 2008, in
the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Brausen, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler,
Elverum, Harkess, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATIONS
1 . Proclamation for Representative Jim Ramstad, Third District
Mayor Maxwell read a proclamation recognizing Congressman Ramstad for all of
his work for the City of Hopkins.
Congressman Ramstad thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and
gifts. He briefly reviewed his work in Congress and thanked the Council and
residents of Hopkins for their support. He urged the next President and Congress
to work together to solve the nation`s problems.
2. Proclamation for Minnesota Manufacturer's Week
The Mayor read another proclamation establishing Minnesota Manufacturer's Week.
Bruce Nustad of the Twin West Chamber of Commerce spoke about the importance
of manufacturing to the Minnesota economy. Mr. Lynn Miller of NAPCO briefly
spoke about NAPCO, which has been located in Hopkins for 90 years.
2. Presentation by Hennepin County Chief Judge Swenson
Chief Judge Swenson spoke to the City Council about the Hennepin County Court
System. He spoke about the fiscal challenges facing the court system.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of October 7, 2008 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of October 7, 2008 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of October 14, 2008 City Council Work Session
4. Second Reading of Animal Daycare Ordinance (Memo)
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5. Approve Resolution 2008-058, Parking Permit Fee Increases (CR2008-
096)
Council Member Brausen asked about notifying parking permit holders about the
pending fee increases. Ms Harkess said that notice would go out in the Highlights
and on the web site. They would also send notices to permit holders whose
addresses are known.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1 . Approve the Renewal of a Currency Exchange License for Pawn America
(CR2008-094)
Pawn America has applied to the Department of Commerce for a renewal of their
Currency Exchange License. This license allows Pawn America to provide check-
cashing services for their customers. The Department of Commerce issues the
license and regulates the license. The City of Hopkins is required to hold a public
hearing and show findings approving or denying the application.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
8:30 p.m.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2008-056, Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Currency
Exchange License for Pawn America. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
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1 . Approve Transfer of Title, Opus 3-acre Open Space parcel and Regional
Stormwater Pond Improvements (CR2008-095)
The Development Agreement between the City and Opus requires that Opus
construct a regional stormwater pond on Outlot A and upon completion to transfer
the title of the property to the City. There is a street reconstruction special
assessment that was assessed against the property, The assessment was not
mentioned in the agreement. The assessment would be assumed by the City.
In response to Mayor Maxwell's question, Mr. Stadler stated that Cargill would not
be storing snow on Outlot A.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 2008-057, a resolution accepting the transfer of title
from Opus Northwest to the City for Outlot A, Excelsior Crossings; accepting the
public improvements on Outlot A, including the Regional Stormwater Retention
Pond; and revoking the outstanding special assessment against the Outlot A parcel.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve Resolution 2008-059, Authorizing Execution of Government
Lease -Purchase Agreement for Fire Truck (CR2008-097)
The City purchased a new aerial ladder fire truck in October, 2008 for $900,000.
The plan was to pay $450,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (ERP) and
finance the remaining 5450,000 over fifteen years. A substantial interest rate
reduction was offered to finance over ten years instead of the fifteen. Staff
recommended the acceptance of a 10-year lease purchase.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2008-059, approving and authorizing the execution of a
governmental lease-purchase agreement and supplements thereto and related
documents and certificates. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Investment Report (Memo)
Finance Director Christine Harkess presented the third quarter 2008 financial and
investment report.
No Action was taken.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council
Member Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James Genellie
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Eug e J - axwell, Mayor
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