07-12-1988 WS
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MINUTES OF THE JULY 12. 1988 COUNCIL WORKSESSION
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A Council worksession was held on July 12 at 7 p.m. in the
Conference Room at City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert and Councilmembers: Redepenning,
Kritzler, Anderson and Shirley. Also present were City
staff members Rapp, Mielke, Thiel and Vogtman.
I. DISCUSSION/REVIEW - PARKS CAPITAL PROJECT RANKING
PROCESS
Jon Thiel explained to the Council the steps that the Park
Board took to come up with a complete evaluation of the
equipment in the City parks. This action was taken to come
up with information for the Capital Improvement Program.
II. DISCUSSION/REVIEW - SHADY OAK ROAD REALIGNMENT
Staff explained to the Council that, due to the fire at
Hopkins Sports Center, the County has submitted a drawing
showing how improvements to the Mainstreet, Shady Oak Road
intersection could be designed. The staff also received
requests from the City of Minnetonka and the County to
review and discuss future improvements to this stretch of
road.
The Council was concerned that plans for realignment of the
road may lead to loss of businesses in the area. The
Council felt that attention should be given to the
intersection of Mainstreet and Shady Oak Road, but would
need to know the impact on businesses in the area for
further improvements. The staff will meet with Minnetonka
and the County to try to work out a desirable plan, workable
for all concerned.
III. DISCUSSION - KNOLLWOOD PARK/POND MAINTENANCE
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Jon Thiel explained that the City has been maintaining an
area in Knollwood that is private property. The matter was
taken up at the Park Board meeting, and the Park Board
recommended that the City should discontinue maintaining
this area. The item will be on the agenda for the July 19th
Council meeting for discussion and action.
IV. R. L. JOHNSON/RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
Staff explained to the Council that since the property in
question is the only undeveloped tract of land located at a
major intersection in the City, the Council should carefully
examine the proposed use to be ensure that this will be the
most appropriate use over the long term.
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This item will be on the July 19th Council agenda for
Council action.
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REVIEW/DISCUSS - CBD DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Steve Mielke informed the Council about the structure
proposed by the Hopkins Busi~ess Council. The Business
Council would be divided into three committees. These
committees would be: Recruitment Committee, Business
Enhancement Committee and Promotions/Advertising Committee.
The City staff needs to be highly involved with these
committees in their endeavors.
Mr. Mielke explained that the involvement with the Hopkins
Business Council would necessitate the hiring of another
person in the Community Development Department. The new
staff member would be a post-intern position. The new staff
member would mainly be a research and technical position
with existing staff directly working with the committees.
The position would be evaluated after one year
Council was in general agreement with the plan
Respectfully submitted,
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Jean Kaeding
Councilmembers:
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Donald J.
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