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07-18-1989 ''l---6.~~ A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on July 18, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley, Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, Thiel and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I . CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PROCLAMATION Mayor Berg proclaimed July 27, 1989 as "Don Milbert Day" in the City of Hopkins. III. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 11, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST #817 3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 89-36 MAKING FINDINGS OF FACTS 5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 89-37 MAKING FINDINGS OF FACTS 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 89-27 AFFIRMING PREVIOUS ACTION 7. APPROVAL 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR HOPKINS JAYCEE'S JULY 22ND AND 23RD SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 8. APPROVE ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Berg asked that the minutes be changed on Page 5, Item (g), showing that Councilmember Anderson voted nay on no- smoking within the Community Center. Councilmember Redepenning asked that report on the Special Olympics be changed to read: Councilmember Redepenning made a speech congratulating the VFW on this outstanding event. Councilmember shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the above mentioned items qhanged on the minutes. 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. ., July 18, 1989 Page 2 IV. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 89-641 staff recommended that the Hopkins ci ty Council approve Ordinance #89-641 for second reading and order published. This action will amend section 1300 of the Hopkins City Code to remove the 30 minute parking limit on city streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and to change the six hour limit to twenty-four hours. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #89-641 for second reading and order published. 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. (b) CONSIDER ACTION TO APPROVE PLANS FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS RENOVATION Staff recommended that the Hopkins City Council approve plans for Council Chamber renovation and authorize bids. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the plans for the Council Chamber renovations up through Item #16 and the teleconferencing communications systems and authorize staff to go out for bids. 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 - CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract with Kraus Anderson to provide Construction Management services for a base fee of $24,000 plus reimbursable expenses. This action will authorize the construction of the upper level improvements to be done with the services of a construction manager acting on the City's behalf. By hiring a construction manager the City itself would be the general contractor. July 18, 1989 Page 3 steve Mielke explained the need for this service. After discussion Councilmember shirley moved and Councilmemb r Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract with Kraus Anderson to provide Construction Management. 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) CONSIDER ACTION - CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PAVILION/ICE ARENA staff recommended adoption of the following moticm: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates for professional services for plans and specifications for a pavilion/ice arena at Central Park. Mr. Rapp requested that the Council delay action on this motion until the Special Council meeting on July 25, 1989. This meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. so that it may be telecast. The Zoning and Planning meeting will be held in the Conference Room. Jon Thiel was present to explain the need for these services. After questions Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to delay action on this motion until July 25, 1989 when a special council meeting will be held. 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. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT PERSONAL VEHICLES Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that the Hopkins city Council adopt Resolution #89-59 approving increases in the mileage reimbursement rate for employees using personal vehicles. This action will increase the mileage reimbursement rates to reflect increases in operating cost. . . July 18, 1989 Page 4 Jim Genellie requested that Council move to continue this Item until August 1, 1989 at the regular council meeting. He informed Council that he had just received additional information and needed time to prepare it for Council. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item until the August 1, 1989 council meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmemher Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDER ACTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - HARLEY HOPKINS STORM WATER PLANS & SPECS. Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a professional services contract with Wehrman, Bergly Associates, Inc. for Plans and specifications for a storm water retention pond at Harley Hopkins. Mr. Rapp explained to Council the need to be ready for this action once the School Board has agreed to the plans. He said this could expedi te the proj ect by four weeks or so. Councilmemher Shirley expressed concern about finishing this project as soon as possible. Councilmemher Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirl y seconded the motion to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a professional service contract with Wehrman, Bergly Associates, Inc. for Plans and Specifications for a storm water retention pond at Harley Hopkins. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzl r, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. .,. ~ .. v- July 18, 1989 Page 5 DISCUSSION (a) ASH DISPOSAL PROPOSAL - HENNEPIN COUNTY Mr. Rapp informed Council that the City would be holding a Public Information meeting with Hennepin County and the MPCA. The public is invited to the attend. He express d concern over how long the County would need to store the ash at the Hennepin County Public Works facility. More knowledge is needed concerning the health hazards and environmental impact. The County has applied for a permit from the State. This application requires a thirty day delay which gives the City and citizens time to voice objections and look into potential health hazards. All of the Councilmembers were concerned over the possible impact on the City. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS Roseanne Lindsey appeared before Council to explain that she had purchased a house from a Mrs. Kucera on a Contract for Deed. She then explained that Mrs. Kucera's son has sinc become Power of Attorney for Mrs. Kucera. She asked the Council for assistance in achieving some type of agreem nt from Mr. Kucera to obtain low interest financing to do some very needed repairs on the house. Her loan has been approved by the City but she must have the signature of Mr. Kucera to obtain this loan. Mayor Berg suggested a meeting with himself, Staff members and City Attorney Miller to try and work things out. VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Anderson saluted the Raspberry Festival committee and all of the organizations that helped to make the Raspberry Festival an outstanding event. Councilmemb r Krizler commended the Hopkins employees who assisted with the festival. Councilmember Shirley reminded the public of the upcoming ceremony at the Concert in the Park honoring Joseph Vesley. THis event will take place Thursday, July 20th at 8:00 p.m. with a plaque being placed in the Downtown Park. -:"}.A, ,,~ July 18, 1989 Page 6 VIII. ADJOURNMENT CouncilmeIDber Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kri tzl r seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, &isi~ltY Clerk ~ eIson Berg, ~