12-20-1988
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
December 20, 1988 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City
Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers , Anderson,
Shirley, Kritzler and Redepenning. Also present were city
Staff Rapp, Genellie, Kerrigan, Thiel and City Attorney
Miller.
I . CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Fire Chief Klocek and Mayor Milbert made a presentation to
members of the Fire Department for outstanding performance
during a series of arson fires. After responding to a fire
at Ramsgate Apartments, Chief Klocek asked for volunteers to
patrol the area and watch for additional fires. The
response was immediate and four men volunteered to assist in
this patrol. Fireman'Rodney Shoberg was awarded the Medal
of Merit for outstanding performance. Other Firemen honored
were Ray Peterson, Greg Smith and Mark Shaffer. Also
honored was Richard Walker a civilian who was instrumental
in capturing the arsonist. He was honored with a plaque from
the Fire Department.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 13 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 29, 1988 COUNCIL/MANAGER
WORKSESSION.
3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 803
4. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
5. APPROVAL - 1989 SKID STEER LOADER
6. APPROVAL - 1988 CONTINGENCY TRANSFERSFDS
Councilmember Anderson requested that License #424 be pulled
until the end of the evening. Mr. Rapp also requested the
Items #5 and #6 also be moved to the end of the agenda.
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Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the remainder of the Consent
Agenda.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - MOBILE HOME PARK FIRST RIGHT TO
PURCHASE RESOLUTION
Staff recommeded that the Council move to refer the
resolution to staff for further information. Katie Royce
appeared on behalf of the group to urge the Council to adopt
a resolution in support of a bill asking for the first
right to purchase the mobile home park. Lavern Nichols also
appeared. Mr~ Marvin Bloom appeared to present the other
side of the case.
After a great deal of discussion Councilmember Redepenning
moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to refer
the resolution to staff for further information.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION,
HOPKINS BOWL, INC.
Staff sees no reason to deny the motion. The Police
Department have investigated and can find no reason to deny
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the liquor license of the
Hopkins Bowl, Inc. for the year of 1989.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; CouncilmemberKritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR
McTHIRSTY'S
Staff can find no reason to deny. The Police Department
have investigated and can find no reason to deny.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the Liquor License for
McThirsty's for the year of 1989.
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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(d) CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -
DINGO'S
staff can find no reason to deny. The Police Department
have investigated and can also find no reason to deny. Mr.
Handy appeared before Council and was welcomed by the
Council.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the Liquor License for
Dingo's for 1989.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
staff can find no reason to deny. The Police Department
have investigated and can also find no reason to deny.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
the motion to approve the 1989 Liquor License renewals.
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - ICE ARENA FEASIBILITY STUDY
Recommendation:
(1) Authorize a feasibility study of an ice arena/picnic
pavilion at Central Park for a cost not exceed $25,000.
(2) Authorize staff to conduct/contract for a financial
feasibility study.
Mr. Rapp requested that Council consider each of these items
individually and vote accordingly.
'(1). After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirely seconded the motion to authorize a
feasibility study of an ice arena for a cost not to exceed
$25,000.
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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(2) Councilmember Redepenning asked if this would affect the
Jaycee's donation to this project if a delay was encountered.
Mr. Rapp assured the Council that the 1988 donation from the
Jaycees would not be affected by any delay. Councilmember
Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion
to authorize staff to conduct/contract for a financial
feasibility study.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
(g) CONSIDER ACTION - GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - EXCHANGE
CLUB OF SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS
Staff recommended to denybecause the application does not comply
with City's policy. John Senior appeared before Council to appeal
to the Council to reconsider this application. It was explained
to him that this denial has nothing to do with his club. It is
against the city Policy to allow this application.
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Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adopt the motion to deny the application
of the Southwest Exchange Club of Minneapolis.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
Item #424 under Licensing was brought up again. Councilmember
Anderson wanted to know if the license was in order and if all
requirements had been met. Being assured of this Councilmember
Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion
to approve License #424
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
APPROVAL - 1989 SKID STEER LOADER
Item 5 on the Consent Agenda was again brought forward.
Staff recommended that this item be continued.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to continue this item until the next Council
meeting.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
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APPROVAL - 1988 CONTINGENCY TRANSFERS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that Resolution #88-104 approving 1988 Contingency Transfers
be adopted. 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 shall arise. A transfer in the amount of $28,000 will
be needed.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirely seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution #88-104 approving the contingency transfer.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned
by unanimous consent.
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Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gisborne, Deputy City
Councilmembers:
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