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09-19-1989 , . , , . . .;..... A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on September 19, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Kritzler, shirley, and Redepenning. Also present were City staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, Thiel, Gessele and City Attorney Jerre Miller. Mayor Berg announced that Item (f) under New Business would not be on the agenda. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 821 3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 4. APPROVAL GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - JAYCEES MAINSTREET BAR & GRILL 5. APPROVE GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - JAYCEES LINDEE'S Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING (a) ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Staff recommended Resolution 89-81, adopted. the following motion: Move that Resolution Adopting Assessments, be The above action would allow assessments for those projects that have been completed to date and remain unpaid. This would also include unpaid utility bills or other charges that can, by Council Resolution, become a lien on the properties involved. Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Jim Gessele presented the resolution to Council. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to close the hearing. The hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. September 19, 1989 Page 2 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-81. A poll of the vote was follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CUP - HARLEY HOPKINS PLAYGROUND Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move approval of Resolution No. 89-74 to allow construction of a storm water retention pond at Harley Hopkins Family Center. Steve Mielke requested a CUP for the City of Hopkins. Councilmember Kritzler was concerned about the fence around the retaining pond. Mr. Mielke explained that the fence would be six feet high. He also explained that it would be monitored very carefully by City employees whenever there would be water in it. Councilmember Shirley questioned the water table level and soil conditions. Jon Thiel assured Council that borings had been completed and there did not seem to be any problem. Mayor Berg asked about environmental problems and asked for an agreement and verification on soil borings. After additional discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to close the hearing. The hearing closed at 8:12 p.m. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-74 approving application for Conditional Use Permit 89-13 and approving the findings of fact. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. September 19, 1989 Page 3 IV. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF NUISANCE ORDINANCE Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 89-655 and order that it be published. This action will add section 615 to the Hopkins Code of Ordinances, providing a more effective abatement procedure for nuisances. Kathy Bodmer said the only changes on the ordinance since first presented were three minor changes. (1) The definition of "Weeds" made more precise by expanding it to conform to the definition of "Noxious Weeds" as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.171, Subd. 5. (2) The second change was to capitalize the word Weed in Section 615.02 Subd. 2 of the proposed ordinance. (3) The third change was an addition to 615.14 adding the words; including but not limited to, Ordinance Sections 820.03 and 2005.59. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance #89-655 and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - 2nd READING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE: BINGO Staff recommended that the City Council approve for second reading, Ordinance No. 89-637 and order published. This action would allow Bingo Halls in the B-3 district. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance #89-637 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye; The motion carried unanimously. . September 19, 1989 Page 4 (c) CONSIDER ACTION - 2ND READING AMENDING CITY ZONING ORDINANCE #89-642 - COMMERCIAL KENNELS By adopting this motion, it would allow Commercial Kennels in the industrial districts of Hopkins. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kri tzler seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance #89-642 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDER ACTION - 2ND READING CITY CODE RE: KENNEL LICENSE - ORDINANCE #89-636 Mr. Genellie informed Council that no changes had been made since the first reading. By adopting this ordinance it would make it clear that no household may have more than two dogs over the age of six months in a house in the ci ty of Hopkins. After a brief discussion Councilmember Kri tzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt for second reading Ordinance #89-636 and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - 2ND READING AMUSEMENT DEVICE ORDINANCE # 89-639 Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance #89-639 for second reading and order published. By adopting this ordinance it would limit the number of amusement devices that would be allowed in any establishments in the B 1 and B 2 districts of the City. This ordinance would allow one amusement device for every 350 square feet of the principal use. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance # 89-639 for second reading and order published. . A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Abstain; Mayor Berg, Aye., The motion did not carry. Zoning Ordinance amendments require a 4/5 vote of all Councilmembers. . September 19, 1989 Page 5 V. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE CONTRACT FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND STORM POND, HARLEY HOPKINS PLAYGROUNDS Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the low bid of Park Construction Company in the amount of $285,620.00 be accepted. Award of this contract would start the process of the construction of a storm detention pond and site improvements at the Harley Hopkins Playground. Mr. Rapp requested that this item be continued until Friday, September 22, 1989 at 9:15 a.m. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to continue this item until 9:15 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 1989. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD BID - CITY HALL LANDSCAPING Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to approve bid from Buells Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $40,840.00 and authorize Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract with Buells. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the bid from Buells Landscaping, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract with Buells. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. . September 19, 1989 Page 6 (c) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE LEASE - CITY HALL RELOCATION staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve a lease with Northcoast Partners to lease a portion of the Hopkins Tech Center at 1600 Second Street South and authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter in a lease agreement on said property at a gross lease amount of $3,950.00 a month. Steve Mielke explained that this lease could be continued for an additional month or two if the work at City Hall has not been completed. He showed the Council a floor plan of the building. Move to approve option 3 of the telephone options report and authorize a phone system in the new temporary offices at an approximate cost of $2,500. Jim Genellie discussed the various telephone systems that were available to the City. Their was also discussion about the advisability in having someone remain at city Hall as a receptionist. Staff feels that publicity and various announcements will inform the public about the temporary move and to leave someone at City Hall could add to the confusion. Mr. Rapp assured the Council that maps and directions to the new facility would be available through the police department. Adoption of these motions would allow for the movement of the Hopkins city offices to a temporary location during the reconstruction of City Hall, and further allow for a temporary phone system to be installed in the new location which will adequately provide for the necessary phone service to the temporary offices. councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the temporary lease. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to accept option #3 of the telephone options authorizing a phone system in the new temporary offices at an approximate cost of $2,500. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. . September 19, 1989 Page 7 (d) CONSIDER ACTION -REJECT RECYCLING CONTAINER BIDS AND RE-SOLICIT NEW BIDS Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Reject bids received September 11, 1989 for Recycling containers and direct staff to rewrite the specifications. This action would allow staff to throw out the container bids received and to modify the specifications. None of the vendors met the specifications at the bid opening. In order to be equitable to all vendors it would not be fair to alter specifications at this time. Councilmember Kri tzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to reject bids received September 11, 1989. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE BIDS FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the low bid of Standard Sidewalk, Inc. in the amount of $21,440.00 be accepted. Award of this contract will start the process of the construction of alleys in Block 4, West Minneapolis, and Block 82, West Minneapolis Second Division. After a brief discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the bid for alley improvements awarding the bid to Standard Sidewalk, Inc. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye, Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDER ACTION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE - RENTAL REGISTRATIONS Staff recommended the following motion; Move the first reading of Ordinance # 89-675, An Ordinance Amending section 405 of the Hopkins Code, making miscellaneous changes to the Rental Registration section of the Housing Code. Adoption of Registration changes. this ordinance will change the is due and make other minor date Annual housekeeping September 19, 1989 Page 8 Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to accept for first reading Ordinance #89-675 amending section 405 of the Hopkins Code. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDER ACTION - FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to accept the proposed five year Capital Improvement Plan. The purpose of this document is to forecast project and equipment needs for the next five years. The first year of the five year plans is designed to correlate closely with the upcoming budget. The remaining four years are anticipated projects or equipment, After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the proposed five year Capital Improvement Plan. A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDER ACTION - STORM WATER UTILITY RATES Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Approve Resolution #89-80 establishing monthly storm water utility rates effective October 1, 1989. The recommended resolution would establish a monthly charge rate for the storm sewer utility. Councilmember Kri tzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Resolution #89-80 establishing monthly storm water utility rates effective October 1, 1989. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rapp asked the Council to have a special meeting on Friday, October 6, 1989 at 3:00 p.m. to award a bid for the removal of asbestos from city Hall. . .. September 19, 1989 Page 9 Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember shirley seconded the motion to have a special Council meeting on Friday, October 6, 1989 at 3:00 p.m. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS Frank Snyder informed the Council that he had attended a Conference in Washington D. C. for the Citizens Action \ Program. He briefly told about the concerns for welfare money and where it would be coming from and how the States and Communities needed to get more involved. VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/-COMMISSIONS Mayor Berg informed the Council about Councilmember Anderson's operation and stated that he had gotten home from the hospital Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Berg also announced that the bond referendum committee meeting would be Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.in the Raspberry room. He invited interested parties to attend. Mayor Berg announced the resignation of Craig Rapp as City Manager of Hopkins. Mr. Rapp will be leaving the City on October 31, 1989 to become City Manager in the City of Brooklyn Park. He expressed the sorrow of the Council at seeing Mr. Rapp leave but wished him well in his new endeavor. Mr. Rapp said he had mixed feelings concerning the move and would miss the City. He said it has been a great Community to work for and because of his experience with the City of Hopkins he is able to move on and further his career. Mr. Shirley informed the Council that he had attended two meetings. The first being a School meeting concerning homeless teenagers. He said there is a great deal of interest in providing alternate resources for teenagers. He attended a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commi ttee. Plans are moving forward and he would have more to report at a later date. . . . .. September 19, 1989 Page 10 Kathy Bodmer gave a brief report Hennepin County Board on recycling. the recycling of plastics will be cities. on the goals of the She said it looks like up to the individual VIII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adj ourn. The meeting adj ourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully sUb,itted, ~~A.dn_ Pat G sborne, Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers: \