04-07-2009
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on April 7, 2009, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Y ouakim, Brausen, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Stadler, Elverum,
Bradford, Anderson, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Citizens Academy Graduation
Mayor Maxwell and the Council presented the 2009 Citizens Academy graduates
with diplomas. There were 23 attendees this year.
IV. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Zoning and Planning Commission
Kate Reilly reported for the Zoning and Planning Commission. The Commission
held their meeting on March 24, 2009. They held a public hearing on the site plan
for a parking lot at 7900 Excelsior Blvd. One resident appeared. The resident was
concerned about additional traffic. The Commission recommended approval of the
parking lot site plan.
Tom Dobbs, of Hay Dobbs, updated the Commission on the Blake Road Corridor
Small Area Plan Draft. Mr. Dobbs also updated the Commission on the Southwest
Light Rail Transit Station Master Planning.
V'. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of March 16, 2009 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of March 16, 2009 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of the March 24, 2009 City Council Work Session
4. Ratify Checks Issued in the Month of March 2009 (Memo)
5. Approve a Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins Rotary Club (CR2009-
028)6.
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6. Adopt Resolution 2009-027, Amending Fees in Chapter 10 of the
Hopkins City Code (CR2009-027)
7. Approve an Election Administration Agreement between the City of
Hopkins and the Hopkins Independent School District 270 (2009-029)
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson 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.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approve Plan for the Improvement of Lift Station 4, Stimulus Project
(Cr2009-031 )
The 2008 Comprehensive Utility Plan identifies the rehabilitation of Lift Station 4
on Meadowbrook Dr as a necessary improvement needed within the next few
years. With the availability of federal stimulus dollars for water and wastewater
projects, it is prudent to apply to this funding source. Approval of the proposed
facility plan is a necessary component of the application process.
The plan recommends new pumps, cover and hatch, structural lining, valve vault,
and appurtenances. Marcus Thomas, Bolten and Menk, reviewed the scope of the
project and the schedule. The estimated cost is $156,652. The exact loan/grant
mix will not be known until the funding is awarded. A decision about proceeding
with the project will be made at that time.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8: 15 p.m.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed at 8: 16 by unanimous
consent.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2009-016, Resolution Approving Facility Plan for Lift Station 4.
A poil 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 Plan for the Abandonment of Lift Station 1 (CR2009-031)
The facility plan recommends the abandonment of this lift station to be replaced
with and eight-inch gravity sewer that connects to a City of Minnetonka Sewer
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Trunk in Shady Oak Rd. In addition to removing an out of date lift station, the
project will reduce Inflow into the sanitary sewer system when Shady Oak Pond
overflows into the lift station. Marcus Thomas, Bolten and Menk, reviewed the
specifications of the project and the schedule. The estimated projects costs are
$286,185. Funding is expected to be from Federal Stimulus dollars.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Glydewell Burdick, 81 9 Smetana Rd, asked if all service lines would be
reconnected. City Engineer Bradford responded that they would.
Bob McDonald, 218 21 st Ave N, asked if the homes that would be reconnected
with this project would be removed with the Shady Oak reconstruction. Staff
responded that some of the homes would be removed, but there are many more
that have problems with service lines that would remain.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent
at 8:37.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2009-01 7, Resolution Approving Facility Plan for Lift Station
1... A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverspn,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Final Plans and Order Bids for the 2009 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 08-10 (CR2009-032)
At the February 3, 2009 meeting, after a public hearing, the City Council
authorized the project to proceed to the preparation of plans and specifications.
Sarah Rippke, Bolten and Menk, reviewed the final plans and specifications. Ms.
Rippke explained that because of the scope of the project, the project would be
split into two phases. Phase one would be completed this year; phase two next
year. The assessments hearing would take place at the conclusion of the project.
Assessments would not become payable until 2011 .
Council Members discussed the bike trail, Park Ridge water lines, changes to the
project for cost savings, the assessments and interest rates, senior deferments, the
parking lot along Burnes Park, the sidewalk along 2nd St N, communication with the
residents during the project, and the pavement management plan.
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Several residents came forward to voice their desire to have the parking lot
removed from the project. A few came forward to express concern about the
eventual assessments during difficult economic times.
Jacque Spring, 141 Oak Glen Dr, presented a petition to the Council.
Mayor Maxwell and the Council Members agreed that it would be best to remove
the parking lot along 2nd St N, by Burnes Park from the plans. They also agreed
that they would like to have the petition from Ms. Spring as well as a letter written
on April 3, 2009 by staff to Mr. and Mrs. Waldack regarding lawn restoration
entered into public record with the minutes of this meeting.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2009-018, Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications,
2009 street and Utility Improvements - City Project 08-10 and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids with the parking lot along 2nd St N by Burnes Park removed
from the final plan. In addition, the petition submitted at the meeting by Jacque
Spring as well as the letter from staff to Mr. and Mrs. Waldack shall be attached to
the minutes of this meeting, thereby entering them into the permanent record. 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. Adopt Resolution 2009-013, Resolution making Findings of Fact and
Approving a Site Plan to Add a Parking Lot at 7900 Excelsior Blvd.
The applicant, Alex Ugorets, is proposing to add a parking area on the front side of
the existing building at 7900 Excelsior Blvd. The parking area would have 47
parking spaces. The applicant plans to use the building for small offices and
storage and is currently remodeling the building for storage. The applicant is
planning to upgrade the front exterior of the building. There is existing parking on
the north side of the building. The north parking area is in St. Louis Park.
The zoning of the property is 1-2, General Industrial. The new Comprehensive Plan
has designated the site as Business Park. The proposed use is allowed in the
Industrial districts.
There will be a water garden in the front landscaping to accommodate Watershed
District requirements for a retention pond. I n response to Mayor Maxwell's
question, Steve Stadler commented that future Excelsior Boulevard reconstruction
will include roadway widening to the north and sidewalk which would impact the
proposed water garden.
Mr. Ugorets came forward to answer questions.
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Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2009-013, Resolution making Findings of Fact and Approving a Site
Plan to Add a Parking Lot at 7900 Excelsior Blvd. 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.
VIII. 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 10:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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April 3, 2009
Leo and Ellen Waldack
203 5th Avenue N.
Hopkins, MN 55343
RE: Lawn Restoration
Dear Leo and Ellen,
Pursuant to our conversation on Wednesday, I am writing to document our lawn
restoration efforts with this project.
As with all of our projects, any disturbance to your irrigation system will be repaired by
the contractor as part of the construction project. You will not be subject to any out-of-
pocket expenses for the repairs necessary to make the irrigation system function as well
as the pre-project condition. This policy is in place regardless of any sidewalk
construction in front of your house.
If the City Council approves the sidewalk installation, we will work with you if a
reasonable amount of additional bushes or vegetative screening is desired to create more
of a buffer between the sidewalk and your house. The plantings, if desired, would have
to be located out of the right of way. The plantings would be installed during
construction in 2010 and changes can be made until June 2011. This is similar to the
policy we instituted with the Minnetonka Mills sidewalk last year.
I would like to thank you for you understanding and cooperation during the design
process on this project. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to
contact me at 952-548-6356 anytime.
Sincerely,
John R. Bradford, P .E.
City Engineer
Cc: Rick Getchow, City Manager
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