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08-01-1989 ! , . ~ ,: A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 1, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley, Kri tzler and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, G. Anderson 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. APP~OVAL OF THE JULY 18, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 11, 1989 COUNCIL WORKSESSION SESSION 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST #818 4. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 5. APPROVAL OF 3.2 BEER LICENSE - HOPKINS JAYCEES 6. APPROVAL OF GAMBLING LICENSE - ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH 7. APPROVAL OF 3.2 BEER LICENSE - ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH 8. ADOPT RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PREPARATION ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley 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; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) ALLEY CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 6th & 7th AVENUE NORTH Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution 89-62 ordering the project constructed be adopted. This action will continue an assessable proj ect for alley construction in the block stated. The alley will be constructed in connection with the storm sewer project that is presently under contract. John Davidson appeared before Council to apprise them of the plans and the assessments. Several people had questions about the assessments and time frame in which to pay the assessments. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-62 ordering the project to be constructed. , t August 1, 1989 Page 2 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. (b) ALLEY CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN 8TH & 9TH AVENUE SOUTH Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution 89-61 ordering the project constructed be adopted. This action will continue an assessable project for alley construction in the block stated. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirl y seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-61 and order the project constructed. 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. IV. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - PERSONAL VEHICLES Staff recommended that Council table this item. Jim Genellie assured the Council that this item could be brought forward at a later date if so needed. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to table this item. 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. V. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HUNG VAN DINH Staff recommended the following motion: Move approval of Resolution No. 89-42 recommending approval of construction of a 3270 square foot building at 408 East Excelsior Avenue. August 1, 1989 Page 3 By approving this resolution the applicant can upgrade the property. Hung Van Dinh appeared before council to discuss his plans for the property including landscaping. Several of the Councilmembers were concerned over additions to th landscaping at a future date. Mr. Rapp suggested some changes in the resolution. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded th motion to adopt Resolution 89-42 giving a cup to Hung Van Dinh with two additional findings of fact. The first additional finding of fact being, that the site improvements do address the concerns the Council has concerning landscaping on Excelsior Avenue and that the second additional finding of fact being, that the applicant has agreed to look at feasible alternatives in the future when the City has plans developed for landscaping along Excelsior Avenue. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. Th motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITION USE PERMIT - GREENFIELD . Staff recommended the approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 89-55 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow an identification sign over 12 square feet in size at Greenfield Apartments. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit will allow the existing sign to remain. Staff recommended approval because of the lack of visibility from Smetana Road for the apartments. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89-55 approving a CUP for Greenfield Apartments. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzl, r, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye; The motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DEXIS CORPORATION Staff recommended the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 89-56 approving a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto sales lot at 420 Mainstreet with conditions. Approval of this CUP will allow Dexis Corporation to operate an auto sales lot for used and collectible automobiles at 420 Mainstreet. August 1, 1989 Page 4 Jim Burnett, President of Dexis Corporation appeared before Council to answer any questions. He discussed with Council the existing landscaping and assured them that with trimming and care the landscaping would be very attractive. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-56 approving a CUP for the Dexis Corporation. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tz ler , Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDER ACTION - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND - POWELL CANDY Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Approval of Resolution No. 89 - 67 giving preliminary approval to a project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.154, authorizing the submission of an application for approval of the project to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development of the State of Minnesota and authorizing the preparation of necessary documents and material in conjunction with the project (Powell Candy, Inc). Approval of this motion would allow the application to be submitted to the State for consideration of an allocation. Powell Candy is proposing to undertake a $3,000,000, 60,000 square foot expansion to their existing facility. Because of the high interest rate presently in the private market, they are requesting City approval to finance the project with tax exempt industrial revenue bonds. This lower interest rate will make the project more feasible. This action being requested is approval of a resolution giving prel iminary approval to the proj ect . This approval is contingent upon Council consideration and approval of the project at a pUblic hearing to be held September 5, 1989. Trudy Halla, Representative of Briggs & Morgan and Ed Lundborg, President of Powell Candy were present to explain the request. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approv Resolution 89 giving preliminary approval to the project. August 1, 1989 Page 5 A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. Th motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION RE: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 89-63 designating Simpson Transition Housing as the appointed non-profit agency to work with HUD on the implementation of the City of Hopkins Transitional Housing Program. The City Council approved a motion to participate in HUD Transitional Housing Program in January. HUD reviewed the original request from the City concerning participation in this program. They stated that prior to any approval they need Simpson designated by resolution. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 89-63 designating Simpson Transition Housing as the appointed non- profit agency to work with HUD on the implementation of the City of Hopkins Transitional Housing Program. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDER EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MAINSTREET ANTIQUE MALL Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to direct the City Attorney to prepare an easement agreement with Mainstreet Antique Mall and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement agreement. This action will allow the applicant to close on his permanent mortgage financing on this building. After a brief discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the easement agreement. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. . . August 1, 1989 Page 6 (g) CONSIDER ACTION - REVISION OF SALE OF PROPERTY POLICY Staff recommended adoption of the following action: Adopt Resolution No. 89-64 amending the policy concerning sale of City owned property. In 1987 the Council adopted a policy concerning the sale of real property which is owned by th City and determined to be surplus. In reviewing this policy, staff felt that it places certain unnecessary restrictions and limitations on how the City can dispose of such property. A revised policy had been prepared which addresses these areas of concern. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-64 amending the present policy concerning sal of city-owned property. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. Th motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDER ACTION - REQUEST FOR HANDICAP PARKING The Hopkins Parking Committee recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that a handicap parking space be placed at the northern most, on-street, space located in front of 29 9th Avenue North. This motion will permit th handicap to have better access to the three medical offices located at 29 9th Avenue North. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve that a handicap parking space be located in front of 29 9th Avenue North. 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. ~ , August 1, 1989 Page 7 VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Redepenning on behalf of HMP thanked the City for their cooperation in making Music in the Park the great success that it was. Last Thursday marked the closing of the event. Mayor Berg thanked HMP for all their work and the great concerts. Mayor Berg also reminded everyone that the Jaycee's will be sponsoring three concerts in the Park on the next three Friday nights beginning August 4th. Mayor Berg also informed Council about attending the signing of a contract between Ion Electronic and TRW. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Mayor Berg seconded the motion to adj ourn. The meeting adj ourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, fic~ Pat Gisborne, Deputy city Clerk Councilmembers: