12-19-1989
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A regular meeting
December 19, 1989
Hall.
of the Hopkins
in the Council
City Council was held on
Chambers of Hopkins City
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler, and Redepenning Also present were City Staff
Genellie, Mielke, Anderson, Gessele, Thiel and City Attorney
Jerre Miller
I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 5, 1989 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 827
3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
4 APPROVAL OF 3.2 BEER LICENSE ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 12/12/89 COUNCIL WORKSESSION
councilme~nderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye, Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously
Councilmember Redepenning arrived at 7:37 p m.
I I 1.
OLD BUSI~ESS
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION RESOLUTION RE: LRT
Staff recommended adoption
Regional Transit Board in
Light Rail Transit Line
Hennepin County.
of a Resolution No. 89-131 to the
support of the construction of a
in the Southwest corridor of
Mayor Berg corrected the wording to read Category C from
Group B.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89-131 with the
wording change.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye, Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye, Councilmember Redepenning, Aye, Mayor Aye The motion
carried unanimously
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(b) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING ORDINANCE - VACATION
OF PORTION OF HAWTHORNE ROAD
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 89-664 for
second reading and order published
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89-664 for second
reading and order published
A poll of the vote was as follows' Councilmember
Aye, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember
Aye, Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg,
motion carried unanimously
Anderson,
Kritzler,
Aye. The
(c) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING - MOBILE HOME
INSPECTION ORDINANCE
Staff recommended adoption for first reading a manufactured
home ordinance No. 89-662. This item was continued from the
November 7, 1989 Council meeting. City Attorney Jerre Miller
has reviewed the ordinance and made revisions.
Tom Anderson explained the modifications to the ordinance
Also appearing were Terry Schroeder, resident and member of
APAC and Kathy Connelly, Attorney for H & H Pines. After
discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember
Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89-
662 for first reading with notice being sent out to
concerned parties for the second reading and final adoption
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Aye, Councilmember Shirley, Aye, Councilmember
Aye; Counci1member Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg,
motion carried unanimously
Anderson,
Kritzler,
Aye. The
(d) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING MOBILE HOME ZONING
ORDINANCE NO 89-658
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 89 - 92 recommending approval of
Ordinance No 89-658 for first reading. Approval of this
resolution would approve adoption of an ordinance to
regulate any new mobile home park.
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After discussion Councilmember
Councilmember Kritzler seconded
Resolution No. 89 - 92 approving for
No. 89-658.
Redepenning
the motion
first reading
moved and
to adop t
Ordinance
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember
Aye, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember
Aye; Counci1member Redepenning, Aye, Mayor Berg,
motion carried unanimously
Anderson,
Kritzler,
Aye The
IV. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - GOLDEN VALLEY BASEBALL GAMBLING
REQUEST
Staff recommended
that the Hopkins
disapproving the
Valley Baseball,
license to Golden
adoption of the following motion: Move
City Council adopt Resolution No. 89-126
issuance of a gambling license to Golden
Inc. This action would deny a gambling
Valley Baseball, Inc.
Golden Valley Baseball, Inc. applied for a gambling license
at the Leaning Tower. Golden Valley Baseball is also know as
the Hopkins/Golden Valley Berries. Amateur Town Baseball
Association. Staff maintained that the application does not
comply with the City's existing gambling policy because the
office location is in Minnetonka
John Zastrow appeared before Council to answer questions.
Councilmember Anderson was concerned about the effect of
charitable gambling on the other fund raising by Golden
Valley Baseball, Inc. Council asked the Ci ty Attorney to
check into the issues that were raised.
Councilmember Kritzler
moved to continue this
moved
item.
and
Councilmember
Redepenning
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye, Councilmember
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg,
motion carried unanimously.
Anderson,
Kritzler,
Aye. The
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(b) CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENCE RENEWALS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion' Move
that the Hopkins City Council approve the annual renewal of
liquor licenses for 1990.
Counc i lmember Ande r s on moved and Counc i lmembe r Redepenni ng
seconded the motion to approve the Liquor Licenses for 1990.
A poll of the vote was as follows. Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritz1er,
Aye, Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously
(c) CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE ENGINEER'S STUDY FOR "NO
PARKING" SIGNS - FELTL COURT
Staff recommended the following: Move to authorize the
engineering supervisor to conduct a study and prepare an
Engineer's Report to the Council concerning installation of
"No Parking" signs at specified locations on Felt1 Court.
Jim Gessele informed Council of the request of residents of
St. Therese of Hopkins.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritz1er seconded the motion to authorize the
engineering supervisor to conduct a study and prepare an
Engineer's Report concerning signs on Fe1tl Court.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Counci1member Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritz1er,
Aye, Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDER ACTION- RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT AND RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF
HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT - KNOLLWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET
(1) Staff recommended the following motion Move that
Resolution No. 89-127, Resolution Declaring Adequacy of
petition and ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report on
Street Improvements be adopted.
Jim Gessele informed Council that the City received a
petition from the Knol1wood Neighborhood.
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Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to
feasibility study
moved and Counci1member
adopt Resolution #89-127
Redepenning
ordering a
A poll of the vote was as follows' Councilmember Anderson,
Aye, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously
(2) Move that Resolution No. 89-129, Resolution calling
for Hearing on Improvement be adopted. This action is the
first step in the process of providing overall street and
storm sewer reconstruction in the Knollwood neighborhood.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No 89-129 and
setting a hearing date for January.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye, Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT - CAMBRIDGE STREET
Staff recommended the
Resolution No. 89-128
Feasibility Report on
Street.
following motion:
be adopted ordering
Street Improvements
Move that
Preparation of
for Cambridge
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 89-128 ordering a feasibility report on
Street improvements for Cambridge Street west of Blake Road
and inviting residents to the East of Blake Road to an
Informational Study
A poll of the vote was as follows. Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - REPORT RECOMMENDING AWARD OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION OF
PAVILION/ICE ARENA, COMMUNITY CENTER REMODELING, AND
PUBLIC WORKS REMODELING
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Staff recommended adoption of the following motion:
Authorize the mayor and City manager to enter into an
agreement with Krause-Anderson Construction Company for
construction management services for construction of a
pavilion/ice arena at Central Park, Community Center
remodeling, and Public Works Facilities remodeling
Jon Thiel discussed with Council the various bids received
and the reason for choosing Krause-Anderson. After
discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember
Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and
City manager to enter into an agreement with Krause-
Anderson.
A poll of the vote was as follows' Councilmember
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye, Councilmember
Aye, Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg,
motion carried unanimously.
Anderson,
Kritzler,
Aye. The
(g) CONSIDER ACTION - COUNTY ROAD #3 STUDY - PHASE I
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
accept the conclusions of Phase I of the County State Aid
Highway 3 Study and to authorize the initiation of Phase II.
Adoption of this motion would allow for detailed analysis of
3 or 4 alternative plans for the ultimate development of
County Road 3 from Blake Road to T. H 169.
Mitch Wonson of Benshoof & Associates presented Council with
a slide presentation of the findings. Mr. Art Edwards of
Edco products also appeared to give Council his input on the
traffic problems on Excelsior Boulevard.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kri tz1er
seconded the motion to accept the conclusions of Phase I and
to authorize the initiation of Phase II of the Highway 3
study
A poll of the vote was as follows Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye, Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously
(h) CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION 1989 CONTINGENCY
TRANSFERS
Staff recommended adoption of
that Resolution No. 89-130
transfers be adopted
the following motion: Move
approving 1989 contingency
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Annually it is requested the City make a transfer of budgets
for unanticipated expenditure decisions from the contingency
account to the departments where the need arose. For 1989 a
transfer of $86,700 will be needed
Counc i lmembe r Redepenni ng moved and Counc i lmembe r Ande r son
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89-130 approving
1989 contingency transfers.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously
(i) CONSIDER ACTION - POLICE SERGEANTS 1990 CONTRACT
Staff recommended that the Council approve the 1990 Sergeant
Association's Contract. This action will ratify the
contract
Councilmember
seconded the
Contract.
Anderson
motion to
moved
approve
and
the
Councilmember Shirley
1990 Police Sergeants
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye, Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Anderson congratulated the Jaycee's and
Mainstreet Association for the beautiful job they have done
decorating the Mainstreet of Hopkins.
Mayor Berg informed Council that Craig Clark wished to meet
with the Council on January 11, 1990 to inform Council about
Tax issues.
Mr Genellie asked if January 23, 1990 would be a good date
for the Appreciation Dinner.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning wished everybody a Merry Christmas
and moved to a'dj ourn Counc i lmembe r Shi r1ey seconded the
motion The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
R~ectfullY submitted,
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Pat Gi~~~-City Clerk
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Nelson W. Berg, Mayor