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09-20-1988 't! o o o ,. A regular meeting of the Hopkins City council was held on September 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 members Rapp, Genellie, G. Anderson, Schedler, Thiel and City Attorney Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. II. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 967 3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES Councilmember Redepenning wanted further information about License #362. Jim Kerrigan explained that the applicant was doing certain renovations to improve the building. He is presently leasing this property and does know that he is on a thirty day termination notice. Councilmember Kritzler asked that the September 6th minutes be corrected under Old Business Item (a) to show that councilmember Kritzler voted nay on the 2nd reading of the swimming pool ordinance. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. rhe motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING (a) SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Staff Recommended that Council move that Resolution #88-82 adopting assessments, be adopted. councilmember Shirley moved and councilmember seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #88-82 assessments. Kritzler adopting Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. \ . September 20, 1988 Page 2 (b) 1989 BUDGET o Mr. Rapp asked for a continuance of the public hearing until October 4, 1988. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the continuance until October 4, 1988. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION KNOLLWOOD POND MAINTENANCE o Staff recommended discontinuance of the upkeep of Knollwood pond. This item had been before Council before. The original recommendation was to discontinue the upkeep of the Knollwood pond area. This motion was defeated. It was brought up a second time with a motion to study the situation and offer the Knollwood area alternatives. The Knollwood group rejected offers from the City Manager and Staff and asked to have the City continue with the upkeep. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to discontinue city service to the pond. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Nay. The motion carried. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING CIVIC SIGNS staff recommended approval of Ordinance 88-619 for second reading. This ordinance would amend Hopkins zoning Ordinance #515-570 pertaining to signs. This would allow civic groups to place temporary signs for city-wide and community events. The total size for all signs shall be 250 square feet. The time limit would be no more than seven days prior to an event and removal within two days following the event. o Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 88-619 for second reading and order published. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. September 20, 1988 Page 3 v. NEW BUSINESS o (a) CONSIDER ACTION - TRANSFER STATION RESOLUTION staff recommended adopting Resolution 88-84 opposing an intermediate transfer station in the City of Hopkins. The Mayor read the resolution. Councilmember Kritzler asked that item seven be deleted from the resolution. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 88-84 deleting item seven. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Gouncilmember Anderson, Nay; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - CHEMICAL HEALTH ORDINANCE o The Hopkins Chemical Health Commission recommended the adoption of a proposed ordinance amending City Code 1200:33 pertaining to Intoxicating Liquor and Hopkins city Code 1210.15 Non-Intoxicating Liquor providing presumptive penalties for liquor licensed establishments. Staff recommended referring this to the City Attorney for opinionand that the matter be continued at the October 4, 1988 Council Meeting. Councilmember shirley moved and Councilmember seconded the motion to refer this to the city Attorney and continue until October 4, 1988. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - LOCAL 49 CONTRACT - 1989 o Staff recommended that Council move to approve Local 49 Contract and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1988-1989 Joint Bargaining Agreement contract. Several of the Local 49 members appeared before Council to voice their concerns over the contract and the comparable worth status. The 4gers requested someone from Council attend the meeting scheduled for next Monday to hear both sides of the issues. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Local 49 Contract and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1988-1989 Joint Bargaining Agreement Contract. \, . September 20, 1988 Page 4 o o Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDER ACTION; APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO THE COMMITTEE TO UP-DATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Staff requested a Councilmember and Alternate to serve on the Committee to up-date the comprehensive plan. The Mayor volunteered to serve as a member with Councilmember Anderson as the alternate. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to appoint a Councilmember and alternate to serve on the Comprehensive Plan committee. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF ADAMS AVENUE Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance 88-620 for a first reading and schedule the date of the second reading. The joriginal vacation was approved by resolution but not by ordinance. The City Charter requires that all vacations be approved by ordinance. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 88-620 for a first reading. Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD SALE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NOTES AND LEVY TAXES FOR PAYMENT staff recommended that Council approve Resolution 88-83 "Awarding sale of $265,000 General Obligation capital Equipment Notes, Series 1988B, fixing form and terms thereof and levying taxes for their payment" be adopted. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 88-83. "Awarding sale of $265,000 General obligation Equipment Notes, Series 1988B, fixing form and terms thereof and levying taxes for their payment". Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. "'1'... ~. ~ptember 20, 1988 1ge 5 o Margaret Riley appeared before Council to complain about the city making the owners of rental property responsible for payment of water bills in the event the tennants do not pay. She said this had happened to her. three times in the last few years. Mayor Milbert and Mr. Rapp said they would look into possible alternatives but that this was city policy. VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Kritzler reported that the Cable Commission is negotiating a sale. He said everything looks like this sale will go through. He also reported on the Chemical Health Commission. He stated that they are anxious to meet with the Council and discuss their ideas on penalties and licensing. Mayor Milbert told the Transit Board meeting CouncilmemberAnderson. what transpires. Council that he had attended a along with craig Rapp and He will keep Council informed as to o VII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Pat Gisborne Deputy City Clerk ATTEST o ~..~ Donald J.