Agenda
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
FINAL AGENDA
. February 16, 1999
7:30 p.m.
THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Schedule:
6:45 - Tour of Benshoof Project
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. February 2, 1999 regular City Council meeting minutes
2. January 12 Work Session minutes
. 3. February 9 Work Session minutes
4. 1999 budget adjustments and 1999 carryovers (CR99-029)
5. Police Department defibrillator grant (CR99-019)
6. HCRRA alley lease, 7th Avenue North (CR99-033)
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
IV. PRESENTATION
Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution setting fees for Westbrooke Patio Homes Phase 11 (CR99-036) -
Elverum
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
2. Preliminary/final approval revenue bonds, Chapel View (CR99-035) - Kerrigan
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)
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
. 1. First reading, miscellaneous zoning ordinance amendments (CR99-024) - N.
Anderson
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
2. Contract for study of Information Services (CR99.030) - Yager
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
3. Approve engineering services agreement, problem area #2, Hilltop Park (CR99-
037) - Gessele'
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
4. Approve engineering services agreement, problem area #5, 8th Ave/9th Ave
alley (CR99-038) - Stadler
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
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5. Approve e-mail internet equipment and services (CR99-034) - Genellie
Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning
VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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. A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on February 2, 1999, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Jensen, Hesch, and
Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Gessele, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
A J Marotta, 3999 Auburn Drive, voiced his concern about the unreliableness of the
school busses. Mayor Redepenning said that the City doesn't have control of the
busses, but that staff will pass the concern on to the school officials.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. January 19, 199 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
. 2. Miscellaneous License Renewal Report
3. Ratification of Prior Month's Disbursements (Memo)
4. Approve Re-appointments to Human Rights Commission (Memo)
5. Award Bid, South Park Pond Maintenance (Memo)
6. Lease Renewal for HCRRA, 18th Ave Alley right-of-way (99-022)
7. Lease Agreement - Hennepin County Digitized Data (CR99-025)
8. Approve Purchase of Snow Blower Attachment (CR99-015)
9. Second Reading Amending the Ordinance Creating Housing Improvement
Area 2, Westbrooke Patio Homes Phase II (CR99-026)
1 O.Adoption of Resolution 99-003, Authorizing Submittal of Recycling Grant
Application (CR99-020l
Council Member Hesch asked if item eight presupposed that the parking vehicle
replacement that is a later item on the agenda is approved. Staff answered that it did
not because the three wheel parking vehicle is no longer being used by the police
department and has already been recycled to the Parks Department.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
. IV. OA TH OF OFFICE
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Linda Wolford took the Oath of Office to serve on the Human Rights Commission. .
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1 . Public Hearing, Order Improvements, 1999 Alley Projects (CR99-027}
Jim Gessele said that the project involves the alleys in the 300 block between 12th
and 13th Aves N and the 400 block between 14th and 15th Aves N. On January 5/
1999, a feasibility report was accepted and a public hearing ordered for February 2,
1999. Public information meetings were held on January 21. Total project costs are
estimated at $30,400 ($35.20/foot assessment) for block 400 and $47/000 {$32.72/
foot assessment} for block 300 with average assessments (for average fifty foot lots)
being set at $1,760 in the 400 block and $1/636 in the 300 block.
Mayor Redepenning opened the Public Hearing at 8: 18 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
8:19p.m.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to .
adopt Resolution 99-010, Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing,
Alley Reconstruction Project 98-14. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Jim Kerrigan was not present in the Council Chambers. Mayor Redepenning moved to
item two under new business.
2. Update, Hopkins Village Apartments (Memo}
Karen Skepper said that Dick Brustad from CHDC, was ill and unable to attend the
meeting. He would like to appear in March to update the Council. Ms. Skepper went
on to say that the final plans are being made. The purchase agreement has been
signed. The closing date is set at this time for March 31/ 1999. Many things have to
be finalized to meet that date. They will need to find interim financing. Mayor
Redepenning asked how the residents were dealing with the change. Ms. Skepper
said that all is going well. Many are apprehensive because the costs of rents and
improvements have not yet been defined. .
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. No action was taken.
3. Approve Purchase of Parking Enforcement Vehicle Replacement (CR99-
011)
Captain Jim Liddy told the Council that $14,000 is available in the equipment
replacement fund to replace the parking enforcement vehicle. Captain Liddy said that
the present vehicle is in relatively good operating condition, but no longer meets the
full needs of the department. A 4WD utility vehicle (Chevrolet Tracker) would better
meet those needs. The contract price for a 1999 model is $17,599. Staff has
located an equivalent vehicle in a 1998 model that is available for $13,899.
Mayor Redepenning moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the purchase of a Chevrolet Tracker for a purchase price not to exceed
$14,500. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council
Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye;
Mayor Redepenning, aye.
4. Approve Purchase of Logging Recorder Equipment Replacement (99-012)
. Captain Jim Liddy said that the police voice-logging recorder was scheduled for
replacement in 1998 in the equipment replacement fund. Captain Liddy said that
staff has secured several quotes and that they have chosen the recorder that best
meets their needs at a cost of $23,295. Other systems that were available were not
as suited to their needs and cost more.
A discussion followed concerning the immediate need for the recorder. Council
Members asked whether the purchase is needed at this time if the dispatch service is
discontinued in the next one to one and one half years. Mr. Mielke said that the
recorder could be sold in the future if need be and will retain a large portion of its
value. It may also be utilized in a shared program. Mr. Mielke further said that
because of the unreliability of the present unit, he felt that it is necessary to replace it
now.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the purchase of TEAC CR516M, Magneto-optical Voice Logging System from
Loeffler Business Systems for the price of $23,295. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
1. Variance, Garage Height at 301 Wilshire Walk (CR99-023)
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Jim Kerrigan said that the applicant, Joe Haubenhofer, is applying for a height .
variance to construct a garage. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 1 5-foot maximum
height; the applicant is requesting a twenty-foot height. Mr. Kerrigan said that the
applicant could not show a hardship. Zoning and Planning recommended denial.
Council Member Hesch explained that the Zoning and Planning Commission was in
favor of the design and would have looked at findings for a hardship, but are
expecting to amend the Zoning Ordinance concerning height requirements, which
would allow more versatility. Ms. Hesch said she thought the amendments and the
variance request would appear on the agenda at the same time.
A discussion followed.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
continue the item and place it on the consent agenda at the second meeting in March.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member
Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Redepenning, aye.
5. Street Project Feasibility Report (CR99-031)
Jim Gessele said that in November, 1998, the Council authorized Bolton and Menk, .
Inc. to prepare a feasibility study concerning street improvements on 12th and 13th
Aves S from Mainstreet to 2nd Ave S and on 15t St S from 11 th to 13th Aves. Ron
Roetzel and Marcus Thomas, Bolton and Menk, appeared to answer questions. Mr.
Thomas reviewed the findings of the feasibility report.
Council discussed the cost and the financing.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 99-011, Resolution Ordering Public Hearing, 1999 Street
Improvements, Project 98-09. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
IV. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Johnson said that she attended a Chemical Health Commission
Meeting. April 26, 1999, will be the date for a
town meeting. It will be held at the Hopkins Center for the Arts from 7:00 to 8:30
p.m. The topic will be taken from the "teen survey" that was recently conducted.
Ms. Johnson also said that the Commission reviewed the new Liquor Ordinance and .
approved of all of it, but found a discrepancy between the ordinance and the
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. temporary 3.2 policy. The Commission favored the requirements of the new
ordinance.
Council Member Hesch said that she will be attending a Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Forum on February 23rd from 12:00 noon to 1 :30 p.m. and asked if any were
interested in attending with her.
Council Member Maxwell mentioned that February is We Love Our Kids Month.
Council Member Jensen said that the Met Council made a presentation to the Park
Board. They updated the Board on their Park and Ride on Excelsior Blvd. They also
said that they are looking at a bridge across County Road 3.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member
Maxwell seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 9:22 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 12, 1999
A work session of the Hopkins City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on January 12,
1999, at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Charles
Redepenning, Gene Maxwell, Fran Hesch, Karen Jensen, and Diane Johnson. Also present
were City Manager Steve Mielke, Assistant City Manager Jim Genellie, Assessor Bob Wilson
and Director of Public Works Steve Stadler.
Segment 3, Excelsior Blvd. Update, Steve Stadler, presenter
Steve Stadler explained material set forth in his memo. Stadler pointed out that the
County was only longer willing to partially take the building containing East End Bottle Shop
and a BarberShop. He stated that if the City wished to have a full taking the County would
require the City to make-up the difference, which he estimated at $200,000. He also showed
a potential re-alignment of Milwaukee St., which had been discussed previously by the council
but not adopted. The re-alignment would potentially remove houses behind the liquor store.
Karen Jensen expressed deep concern about demolishing any residences; the others concurred.
Charles Redepenning stated that he would like to see the new intersection connection further
north. Steve Stadler noted the alley between Jackson and Monroe might be a possibility to use
so homes would not be taken. He also noted that at the first presentation the city did not know
what the county would pay. He later noted that if the Milwaukee change is a definite future
. job, the COtmty might give a better-cost ratio on at least that part ofthe project. Gene Maxwell
noted if the bottle shop stays, other business owners would want to know why. There was
general discussion of the parking lot issue (including curb cuts) and the issue of the city's
liabilities in case of lawsuit. Fran Hesch felt the county should be the party to buy the
property, not the city. There was general discussion of the possibility of buying the bottle
shop, then leasing back, but no consensus was reached. Charles Redepenning brought up the
issue of the berming, which was discussed. There was general concern that what had been
originally promised to the area residents would be impossible under the new proposal. Steve
S. said there would be another open house where the changes could be explained.
General Consensus. The city attorney needs to give the council the following: (1)
an opinion on partial taking and whole taking of the property; (2) an assessment of lawsuit
possibilities: if owners feel they are damaged, what is the process; how would the suing
process work (city/county)?
More information is needed on the following issues: (1) if the bottle shop stays, what
will be there for parking and where will curb cuts be? What will the safety issues be? (2) Are
there ways to make the county more responsible, both for costs and safety (including parking)
responsibility? (3) Appraisal values for the property; (4) exactly where will the berming be?
It should be definitely made clear the council is against any homes being taken.
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St. Joseph's Parking Lot, Steve Mielke, presenter .
Steve Mielke sununarized his memo conceming the potential shared use of the St.
Joseph's Church Parking lot. Mielke asked if the cmillcil felt there was consensus to continue
discussions with the Church. He asked if there is a need for more parking in this area. He
stressed this is a lease arrangement, the lot would still belong to the church. He discussed the
setting up of a special service district so that downtown businesses would pay a share.
There was general discussion on parking issues, and the house owned by St. Joe's,
impact on downtown businesses.
General Consensus. The City Manager should continue to explore the issue. More
information is needed by the council on costs, including cost of this plan, operating costs,
fl.lllding in the future, other parking lot reconstruction costs. They need to know how and how
much the businesses would pay, though defInite dollar numbers are not necessary, and a better
idea of who would be in the special service district. The Legion should be approached as to
what their costs are now to get some idea of city costs. Roman should be contacted as to what
is happening there.
Board of Review Changes, Bob Wilson, presenter
City Assessor Bob Wilson reviewed a proposal to change the method of conducting the
Board of Review. Bob Wilson eXplained how the addition of the independent realtors would work
stating that Mirmetonka has a similar process, which brings in additional input from real estate
professionals. He estimated the total cost at $300-$500. There was general discussion. Gene
Maxwell suggested that public notices be put out to inform the public it would be up for discussion .
so as to get feedback.
General Consensus. Bob should start to gather possible names and draft a policy.
Liquor Ordinance, Jim Genellie, presenter
Jim Genellie reviewed two potential changes to the Liquor ordinance, adding food to liquor
sales ratios and restricting locations within the City. He explained any location issues would need
to be addressed through zoning ordinance changes, not the liquor ordinance. There was general
discussion, especially on how the 50/50 ratio for liquor/food would be detemlined and how a lapse
period would be detemlined.
General Consensus: Jim Genellie should go ahead with the ordinance changes. The number
of establishments should remain the same. A 90-day lapse period would be used on existing licenses
should the business close. At the conclusion of the 90 days the license would have to reopen under
the new food to liquor ratio. More information is needed on the 50/50 ratio; current businesses
should be asked informed and asked to comment on the proposed changes.
Other Issues
Mayor Redepenning noted Pat Mullen had resigned [TOm the police civil service
commission. He would appreciate suggestions in the next 30 days on replacements.
Steve Mielke talked about the upcoming special work session on the 26th. He stated that his
discussions with council members indicated a need to work on conununications and then on Goals
and Objectives. He asked for feedback on the topic. Fran Hesch said she has wondered what three .
. things get each council member excited about being on the council; what are each member's
overriding goals?
It was decided to start this session at 6:00 p.m.; Steve Mielke will provide supper. It was
agreed that these special sessions would have a normal stop time of lO:OO p.m. unless general
agreement is to continue on untilll :00 p.m., which will be a "latest possible" stop time.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. upon motion by Diane Johnson and second by Karen
Jensen. The motion passed unanimously.
Kasey Kester, recording secretary
COUNCIL MEMBERS
. ATTEST
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
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. MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - FEBRUARY 9, 1999
A work session of the Hopkins City Council was held at 6:30 p.m. on February 9, 1999,
at the City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Redepenning and Council members
Hesch, Jensen and Johnson. City personnel present were City Manager Mielke, Director of Public
Works Stadler, City Attorney Steiner and Planning & Economic Development Director Kerrigan.
Also present were Jay Strachota, Rick Brausen and Steve Robario of the Hopkins Center for the
Arts, and Fred Hoisington of Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc..
Single Family Housing Study, Jim Kerrigan, presenter
The purpose of the study was to look at strengthening local ordinances and policies to
ensure the Council has sufficient review authority on any activities that involve the demolition of
single family homes in single family residential districts. Jim Kerrigan said the council had earlier
approved a contract with Hoisington Koegler; he and Mr. Hoisington wanted to provide an update
on what has been done and did not expect any council action.
Mr. Hoisington said they studied Excelsior, Wayzata, Edina and Aspen, and found not
many cities address the issue, and those that do basically do so through conditional use permits.
He presented a summary of the seven possible methods that could be taken to address the issue,
ranging from no change to allowing no loss of single-family homes at all. He then led a discussion
to clarify what the study needs to further accomplish; City Attorney Jerry Steiner was present to
address legal issues.
. Karen Jensen raised the issue that churches are tax-exempt. If they replace houses, how
is the loss of tax revenue made up? She later noted loss of even one home that is not replaced can
be a big loss to the city. Fran Hesch raised the concept of extinction, saying the 1991-92 strategic
plan said there were no more places feasible for building single family homes in Hopkins, making
loss a bigger risk than in other cities. She and Karen Jensen noted that Hopkins has a wide range
of "affordable" entry-level homes; it is important to maintain that. Diane Johnson raised the issue
of demolishing homes vs. businesses. City Attorney Steiner noted that ordinances give the
council a lot of control and discretion. He added options 3 and 6 would be most open to legal
challenge, and later noted option 5 difficulties might be worked out by including single family
homes in the exclusive zoning districts so that institutions could convert to homes..
General Consensus: Options 3 and 6 were not favored. Those most favored were options
4 and 5. The main concern was that while the ideal is "no loss," when that cannot be reached, the
council needs flexibility and control to deal with the issues.
Art Center Issues, Jay Strachota, Rick Brausen and Steve Robario, presenters
Alcohol Servers Policy. Jay Strachota. presenter: The HCA Board has approved an
alcohol servers policy and wanted to present it to the Council. Jay Strachota explained the various
types of exchange involved. He noted Big Ten was the only business who applied in response to
the soliciting letters sent, so is currently the only HCA designated liquor provider. They plan to
keep the limit at two; if more than that apply a "bidding process" would be set up. It was noted
. that private parties are covered by home-owner's insurance. In response to Diane Johnson's
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question, he noted that when any liquor is served, there must be security. .
Mayor Redepenning felt the policy should get reviewed by the city attorney. Diane
Johnson noted a stop time for selling was not included; selling and serving stop times may not be
the same. She felt it should be reviewed by Chemical Health.
General Consensus: The policy should be reviewed by the city attorney and chemical
health commission; for the latter, the policy can be mailed by Steve Mielke and commission
members can call if they have concerns. It will be put on the March council agenda.
Merger of Hopkins Area Art Association and Hopkins Center for the Arts. Chairman Rick
Brausen said the groups feel the merger would increase membership and help focus on excellent
programs. A sub-committee has been formed with members from both groups. Over the next 6
weeks he would like to meet with the various council members. Steve Robario said the mission
statement and operating principles are largely worked through, and governance principles are
being worked on. Still to be worked out are finances, staffIng relations and facility management.
Steve Mielke noted that SOlc3 would mean that a contract would be entered into with the city so
the city would have a voice through the contract. Jay Strachota noted the details of SOlc3 are still
being worked out. Rick Brausen asked the council to send him any questions and he will make
sure they get answers.
General Consensus: Memos will be provided to the council in their packets as more gets
decided so that they get updated.
Willie Nelson Concert. Jay Strachota said no commitments have been made. He showed .
two possible budgets. Rick Brausen said the idea had not gone before the Center's board.
Mayor Redepenning asked who would bear the final responsibility; Steve Mielke said the
city would. Mayor Redepenning said he was concerned there was no set procedure for
implementing ideas for events. There was concern that the center staff should not feel pressured
by council suggestions and put too much time in as a result; Steve Robario commented he had seen
Gene Maxwell as an arts advocate, and the time was well spent.
General Consensus: Willie Nelson is not a good risk as the Center is too small and tickets
would be too expensive. There needs to be a procedure put in place for processing ideas from
anyone, Council members or general public, for events.
HCA Fundraising Status Report, Steve Mielke, presenter
When the center opened, there was a construction debt of $260,000. So far commitments
for $127,500 have been received, leaving a debt balance of about $132,000. Task force ideas for
raising money include: forced methods (fees, ticket taxes, special fees for businesses); fund raising
(events, appeals, naming rights), adding to the mortgage.
Rick Brausen and Jay Strachota said they would be in favor of the Center putting on an
"anniversary" event for the debt reduction. Fran Hesch said she would like further discussion at
the upcoming March meeting on ways others could contribute money for retiring the capital debt.
Diane asked if there could be a way to charge $1500 rent and the renting organization could then
donate out of other funds, such as gambling proceeds. Rick Brausen said it might be possible to
have added ticket fees for special events for retiring the debt. Jay Strachota noted ticket fees .
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. would need to be carefully done as entertainers get a "cut."
General Consensus: Most members favored looking into fees on special events tickets,
fund raising, appeals, special events. No one wanted to add to the mortgage. Noone voiced
support of business taxes or fees. There was no consensus on "selling" the name of the theater,
but there was consensus that it would need to be looked at very carefully if it came up.
County Road 3, Segment 3, Steve Stadler and Jim Benshoof, presenters
Steve Stadler said appraisers hired by Hennepin County are now at work. "Notebook
information" should be available by mid-March. This will determine the additional city cost under
the County's cost allocation proposal if a total taking is requested by the city. The city would not
be vulnerable to lawsuit due to lost business if the city were to acquire the property and lease it
back to the current business as damages would have already been addressed in the settlement or
condemnation action and the lease agreement would be written to preclude any action against the
city for additional damages. Two new alternatives for the road route have been devised. Jim
Benshoof of Benshoof & Associates, Inc. said the first is not a good option as trucks would find
it difficult, if not impossible, to make the turn at the Jackson location. The second design would
take only one residence. It would also take a garage but that could be relocated into an excess
alley area.
Karen Jensen asked how it would affect the north annex. Steve Mielke said it would
greatly improve the north annex access and vacating S1. Louis could open land for redevelopment.
He noted the council was not being asked to make any decisions, just to see if they would want
. to look further at the concepts. The purpose of the new alternatives is to get Hennepin County to
do a full taking, or at least commit to assisting the city in a final taking. The city staff feels a full
taking would be better. Karen Jensen and Fran Hesch felt the home owner should be told about
the idea.
General Consensus: Full taking is a better approach (note Fran Hesch backs this only if
the county participates). The majority felt option 2 is the better one (Charles Redepenning said
he would support only if the neighborhood likes it better). The home owner should be approached
by Steve Mielke.
The Yard and Brush Services will be presented at the March work session.
Transit Study Review, Steve Mielke, presenter
The transit service study began in the fall of 1998; the first information will be available
to the cities in April. LSA Design, a subcontractor for Met Transit, did a phase I study. There
will be an open house by Met Transit and LSA in April. Some implementing that does not require
equipment to be bought will be started this fall.
General Consensus: Ted Mondale of the Met Council should also be notified.
Other Issues:
All-American City Participation: Steve Mielke explained the city meets the criteria to
apply; if the designation is granted by the National City League it would get the city good
. publicity. He noted the designation is for one year.
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General Consensus: Fee of $375 approved. .
Auto Sales Lots: A survey of used car lots showed they are not complying. Notices were
sent out. Duff has already been in about the notice.
General Consensus: The issue should be referred to the planning commission.
Events Procedure: Mayor Redepenning asked for more discussion on the events
procedure. After general discussion, Steve Mielke said he would try to keep the council more
fully aware when anything is being worked on.
Motion to adjourn was made by Diane Johnson and seconded by Fran Hesch. It passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10: 10 p.m.
Kasey Kester, recording secretary
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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ATTEST
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
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