05-19-09A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 19, 2009, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Brausen, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler,
Elverum, Bradford, Beard, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Outgoing Youth Human Rights Commission Members
Two members of the Human Rights Commission were awarded Certificates of
appreciation. Angie Henry and Ryan Lehrman graduated from high school. They
will be leaving the area for college. Judy Reinehr and Lori Ostreich presented the
two members with certificates and gifts.
2. Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program (Memo)
Doug Datta, Park Board Chair presented the Memorial Bench and Tree Donation
Program to the Council. The program would allow residents to purchase and
donate a park bench or tree for placement in the park of their choosing. A bench
donation of $1,000 would include a six -foot bench, a memorial plaque, and
concrete pad for the bench. A $300 tree donation would include a two -inch caliper
tree and a parchment memorial deed bound in a padded portfolio. A $600 tree
donation would include the tree and. granite marker with up to four lines of
lettering. Donors will specify a location preference and the Street /Park
Superintendent will assist in determining the location.
IV. REPORTS COMMITTEES /COMMISSIONS
1. Park Board
Doug Datta reported that at the Board's April meeting, the members met with the
Interlachen Park residents to work on plans for Interlachen Park. There are still
some items to discus. At their May meeting, they finalized their portion of the CIP.
The big item of discussion was Shady Oak Beach. Steve Stadler updated the
members on LRT.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
043)
1. Minutes of May 5, 2009 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of May 5, 2009 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of May 12, 2009 City Council Work Session
4. Miscellaneous Licenses for Approval (Memo)
5. Approve Property Use Agreement Rocky's Weiner Wagon (CR2009-
The City Clerk removed Oasis Market 541, 240 Blake Rd N, from the list of
licenses for approval. The station closed last week.
Rocky Marlow came forward to answer questions about the hot dog cart.
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.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 2009 -030 for Award of Bid, 2009 Street and Utility
Improvement Project, City Project 08 -10 (CR2009 -044)
A bid opening for the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project was held on
May 7t at City Hall. The low bid was $1,554,289.94, $513,300 less than the
final engineer's estimate. Twelve bids were received. The low bidder is Kuechle
Underground Inc. from Kimball, MN. The contractor has a good reputation with
previous similar projects in the Metro area.
The estimated project cost is $2,137,150. The assessable amount, based on 70%
of the assessable roadway costs will be approximately $493,523.31. This would
not include assessments for water and sanitary sewer services. Mr. Bradford
reviewed the assessment amounts and the project schedule.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2009 -030, Resolution for Award of Bid, 2009 Street and utility
Improvement Project, City Project 08 -10. 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 -029, Accepting Recommendation of the
Engineering Study 6 Ave S Closure (CR2009 -042)
On January 12 residents of 6 Ave S filed a petition with the City asking that the
street be closed near 2 Ave S. The purpose of the closure is to reduce traffic,
especially commercial vehicles on the street. On May 3, 2009, the Council
authorized a study which is now complete.
John Bradford reviewed the traffic counts, the results of closing 6 Ave S, and
future issues that may change the traffic patterns.
The finding and recommendation of the study was to keep 6 Ave S open.
Two 6 Ave S residents came forward to voice their support for closing 6 Ave S.
Council members discussed traffic levels as well as speed of traffic. City Engineer
John Bradford stated that most vehicles that came through were going average
speeds. Less than 5% were speeding, but there were a couple of instances of over
50 mph. Council Members discussed other measures that could be taken to reduce
speeds along 6 Ave S.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2009 -029, Accepting recommendation of the engineering
study relating to the closing of 6th Ave S. 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.
3. Adopt Resolution 2009 -032, Approving Form of agreement for
Easements Nine Mile Creek Restoration Project 06 -05 (CR2009 -046)
As part of the Nine Mile Creek Restoration Project, several easements are required
for access, maintenance, and trails. The two easements, located at 610 and 644
10 Ave S, are permanent drainage, utility, and access easements along the backs
of the properties. Compensation has been negotiated with the property owners
that is equal to the appraisals of the property. Twenty -five percent of the cost will
be paid for by Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
Adopt Resolution 2009 -032, Resolution Approving Form of Agreement for
Easements. 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.
4. Accept Plans and Advertise for Bids, Jackson Ave N Signals, City Project
08 -08 (CR2009 -045)
The PUD Agreement for Excelsior Crossings identified traffic signal improvements
at this intersection when the third office building was completed. Costs of this
construction are to be paid by Opus Corporation /Excelsior Crossings property
owners. Completion of the building is expected in the spring of 2010. Opus and
Cargill representatives are in agreement that the signal is necessary this
construction season. Mr. Bradford reviewed the site plans and specifications.
Adrian Potter, SRF, came forward to answer questions.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2009 -031, Resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and
Authorizing Ad for Bid, Jackson Ave N Traffic Signals. 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.
5. Adopt Blake Rd Corridor Small Area Plan (CR2009 -039)
In 2008, the City received a $40,000 grant from Hennepin County and contributed
an additional $10,000 for planning efforts on the Blake Rd Corridor. In July of
2008, the firm Hay Dobbs was selected to complete a Small Area Plan for the
Corridor. The Plan supports three major recommendations for the area; improved
green spaces and green connections, land use and design recommendations for
redevelopment, and improved streetscape conditions along the Blake Rd Corridor.
The plan is consistent with City Council goals and the Comprehensive plan.
Tom Hay, Hay Dobbs, presented the plan to the Council.
The plan will be featured on the City's website.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to adopt the Blake Road Corridor Small Area Plan. 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 Halverson moved and Council
Member Brausen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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