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Agenda HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL e FINAL AGE~A December 1!f 1998 7:30 p.m. THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Schedule: 7:25 p.m. - HRA meeting 7:30 p.m. - 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. CONSENT AGENDA 1. December 1, 1998 regular City Council meeting minutes 2. 1999 Budget hearing minutes 3. Miscellaneous licenses 4. Approve final payment, 11th Ave So project, Midwest Asphalt (CR98-199) . 5. Approve final payment 1998 sidewalk repair project (CR98-200) 6. Approve application for temporary 3.2 beer license, St. Joseph's annual dinner/dance (CR98-204 ) -- 7. Award of Bid for Automated Refuse Truck (CR98-202) ( Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. First reading of ordinance establishing Housing Improvement District 3 for Valley Park condos (CR98-203) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning V. OLD BUSINESS 1. Storm sewer and sanitary sewer rate adjustment (CR98-207) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning 2. Second reading, moratorium on demolition of single family homes (CR98-197) e Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421 (The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system) - VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Task Force Report for Co Rd 73 and 5 (CR98-208) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning 2. Request extension, comp plan update (CR98-201) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning 3. Revised street improvement/assessment policy (CR98-205) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning 4. Liquor license for Jack Yee's (CR98-209) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning . 5. 1999 budget adoption (CR98-206) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning 6. 1999 meeting calendar (CR98-196) Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS VIII. ADJOURNMENT . ~ - 1999 Budget Hearing Minutes December 7,1998 A budget hearing was held on Monday, December 7, 1998 in the Cou ncil Chambers at Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council members Gene Maxwell, Fran Hesch, Karen Jensen, and Diane Johnson. Also present were staff members Steve Mielke, City Manager, and Lori Yager, Oirector of Finance. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Redepenning. A presentation was made by Finance Director Lori Yager, outlining the accounting changes that have been made within the city budget, 1998 property tax law changes, 1999 proposed budget, and tax impacts of the proposed budget. Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. There was no one in attendance to comment or ask questions. A motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by Hesch, to close the public hearing. . The motion was approved unanimously. ~iscussion by the Council included a request for market value information by neighborhood, and a synopsis of unanticipated revenues for 1998. There being no further questions or comments, a motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by Jensen, to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was concluded at 7: 15 p.m. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: . 1 . A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 1, 1998, 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, Gessele, Anderson, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. l. 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. CONSENT AGENDA 1. November 17, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 2. City Council License Report 3. Authorize Feasibility Report, 1999 Alley Improvements South of Mainstreet Between 12lhl13th Ave S (CR98-189) . 4. Authorize Feasibility Report 1999 Alley Improvements, 400 Block between 14th/15th Ave N and the 300 Block between 12thl13th Ave N (CR98-188) 5. Approve Engineering Services Agreement, 1999 Storm Water Pond Maintenance (CR98-192) Mayor Redepenning asked Mr. Stadler to summarize item five. Mr. Stadler said that the approval would be for design surveys on both properties, including specifications for South Park Valley Pond. The total expenditure being requested would be between $14,000 and $19,000. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. Motion carried unanimously. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. CUP Revision to Chapel View (CR98-187) Nancy Anderson told the Council that Chapel View was granted a Conditional Use permit to construct an addition. The previously approved addition was located on the . south side of the existing building and would be used for a chapel with the lower level to be used for physical therapy. Ms. Anderson said that the current plans show a December 1, 1998 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 ~ smaller addition to be attached to the southwesterly side of the building. The . enclosed court is not included. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval at their November 24th meeting. The plans are in compliance with zoning regulatio ns. Robert Huntley from A TS&R Architects reviewed the plans. Steve Fritzke, manager of Chapel View, also appeared for questions. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve Resolution 98-83, approving an amendment to CUP 98-2 to construct an addition to Chapel View. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CUP Stobbe Apartments (CR98-191) Nancy Anderson said that the applicants are proposing to construct a thirty-seven-unit apartment complex. The proposed building will be a three-story building with underground parking and will have twenty-four two-bedroom units and thirteen one- bedroom units. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. The plan is in compliance with zoning regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. Keith Sjoquist, architect for the project, reviewed the plans. Council discussed the . number of mature trees being removed and asked the applicant, Duane Strobe, to agree to plant more trees than required. Mr. Stobbe agreed. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to approve Resolution 98-86 approving a conditional use permit to construct a thirty- seven-unit apartment complex. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, nay; Mayor Redepenning, aye. Motion carried. 3. Hop-A-Ride Contract Nancy Anderson told the Council that the 1998 Hop-A-Ride contract is held by Suburban Taxi. Two bids were received for 1999 from Suburban Taxi and from Alternative Choice Transportation Inc. Alternative Choice bid $0.10 higher than Suburban Taxi. Ms. Anderson said that complaints were received in the past. Based on that and recommendations from the City of Maple Grove, staff recommended Alternative Choice Transportation Inc. Council Member Maxwell asked if the company would be in compliance with our Taxi Ordinance. Matt Liveringhouse, owner of Alternative Choice Transportation, spoke to . the Council about how his service works and what he envisions for the future. Mr. December 1, 1998 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 . . Liveringhouse said that his service is not considered a taxi service. Council directed the City Attorney to compare the service to our Taxi Ordinance. Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to award the Hop-A- Ride contract to Alternative Choice Transportation Inc. for the 1999 service and increase the ticket price. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Resolution Adopting Rate Changes, Storm and Sanitary Sewer (CR98-187) Lori Yager told the Council that the Sewer Utility Fund has grown to a healthy retained earnings balance, while the Storm Sewer Fund has incurred millions of dollars in construction and maintenance costs over the past five years and will continue to incur costs into the near future. The proposed Storm Sewer increase will go from $9.60 per REF (Residential Equivalent Factor) to $12.00 per REF per quarter. The Sanitary sewer will decrease $0.25 per 1,000 gallons of water usage. A discussion of the impact on larger businesses followed. Council Members asked for information showing the impact on more businesses. . Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to continue this action to the next meeting and directed staff to show the impact on more businesses. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Conditional Admission and Waiver of Hearing Agreement - Hopkins Liquor (CR98-194) Steve Mielke reviewed the policies regarding liquor license violations. Mr. Mielke said that in this case there are significant language barrier issues. An interpreter was hired to help negotiate the Conditional Admission and Waiver of Hearing. It now appears that the licensee understands the rules and how to abide by them. The Police Department has been asked to meet with the licensee and an interpreter to again review the rules and regulations of legal and illegal sales. The Council discussed the issues and the agreement. Council Member Maxwell moved to accept the $500.00 fine and fourteen-day suspension, but not accept combining the two violations as one. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Redepenning moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to . approve Conditional Admission and Waiver of Hearing for Hopkins Liquor, located at December 1, 1998 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 712 - 11th Ave S. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; . Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Liquor License Renewals {CR98-1 90} Terry Obermaier told Council that all liquor license renewal applications were received except Jack Yee's. Applications will be forwarded to Liquor Control when insurance certificates are received. Mayor Redepenning asked if the memo from Chief Johnson would be included with the application sent to the State Liquor Control. Ms. Obermaier answered yes. Council discussed the Hopkins Liquor renewal. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve the 1999 liquor license renewals contingent on receiving certificates of insurance, statements of sales, and payment of all fees. Also, approve the accompanying miscellaneous licenses for businesses that hold liquor licenses. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Interim Ordinance, Suspension of Demolition Permits on Single Family . Homes {CR98-195} Jim Kerrigan said that in previous discussions and planning documents, the City Council has identified the goal of preserving existing single family housing stock within the City. There have been recent questions as to whether the existing permitting process and regulations concerning the removal of single family housing does indeed foster this goal. Mr. Kerrigan outlined the provisions of the interim ordinance. Pastor Karl Galik of Zion Lutheran Church said that this ordinance would be a problem for Zion. They are in the process of obtaining plans for expansion that would involve the removal of two or three single family homes. Council directed City Attorney Jerre Miller to meet with Pastor Galik to get a better understanding of his concerns. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve for first reading, Ordinance 98-821, an interim ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and health, safety, and welfare of City residents and regulating and restricting the 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. December 1, 1998 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 ---- ----- - .. V. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Council Member Hesch said that she already relayed the content of the Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting. Council Member Maxwell said that he attended a meeting of the Harley Hopkins Neighborhood. The topic of discussion was the Surge property. City Manager Steve Mielke announced that the Budget Hearing would be held on Monday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:42 p.m. Respectively Submitted, . Terry Obermaier, City Clerk COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTEST: Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor . December 1, 1998 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 City Council License Report Licellse # Corperate Name DBA Hopkins Location License Type 99059 Snack & Fuel Hopkins Cltgo 1702 Mainstreet . Food Sales - Less Than 10,000 Sq. F Gasoline Station, ea. Additional Pum Gasoline Station, First Pump Tobacco Sales 99126 J.Sell Entreprises, LLC Sell Auto Network 2021 Mainstreet Motor Vehicle Sales - Class A . . Tuesday, December 15, 1998 Page 1 of 1 - -- --