07-05-1988
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins city council was held on July 5,
1988 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins city Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers Anderson, Kritzler,
Redepenning. Councilmember Shirley was absent. Also present were
City staff members Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, Kerrigan and City
Attorney Miller.
I . CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 21, 1988 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 1988 COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST #800
4. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
5. APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT - PARKING RAMP ASSESSMENT AND
CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
6. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD APPOINTMENT - DAVE BANGERTER
7. APPROVAL OF PARKING RAMP CONCRETE/EARTHWORK TESTING CONTRACT
8. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD REAPPOINTMENT - CONNIE CONNORS
9. APPROVAL OF TRANSIENT FOOD LICENSE FOR JAYCEES
Councilmember Redepenning wanted more information about the
proposed billiard parlor. John Alexis and Charlie Wade appeared
before council to assure them they planned to run a very clean
operation. Mr. Alexis informed the Council that he had met with
Chief Johnson and would fully cooperate with any suggestions he
and the Council would make. Mr. Wade will be the manager.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
uII. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Concrete alley between 9th and 10th Avenue North from 3rd to
4th street. Staff recommended that Resolution No. 88-61 ordering
improvement and preparation of plans be adopted. This action
continues the assessment project for an alley surface
improvement.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 88-
61 ordering the street improvement and preparation of plans be
adopted.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; M
ayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - STRIP MALL R. L.
JOHNSON INVESTMENTS
Staff recommended that the request by R. L. Johnson for a
Conditional Use Permit to construct a retail strip center be
approved by resolution no. 88-43.
Councilmember Anderson stated that the Zoning and Planning
Commission approved this proposal. steve Mielke gave an update on
this proposal. One of the biggest concerns is the traffic that
will be created on County Road 3 and. 11th Avenue South.
Councilmember Redepenning felt that a commitment of this
magnitude should be put on hold until the full Council could be
present. Dave Constable appeared before Council and explained
that R.L. Johnson will cooperate with the Council in every way
but must have a decision soon if they are to meet the proposed
schedule they have planned.
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After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to continue this item
for two weeks when an updated traffic report and more information
is available.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
b. CONSIDER ACTION - VACATION OF PORTION OF ADAMS AVENUE RIGHT-
OF-WAY
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Staff recommended that vacation of a six inch strip along the
vacated Adams Avenue is approved by Resolution 88-58.
Mayor Milbert felt that this was a matter for the City Attorney
and would like a report from him before making a decision.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded
the motion for a continuance until the Council can receive a
report from the City Attorney.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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c. CONSIDER ACTION - APPLICATION TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 11118
MINNETONKA BOULEVARD FROM R-1-E TO B-1.
staff recommended that the request by Kelly and Pamela Sheehan to
rezone their property a 11118 Minnetonka Boulevard from R-1-E to
B-I be denied. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved
and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to deny the
application to rezone the property.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
d. CONSIDER ACTION - APPLICATION TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL USE IN
A B-1 DISTRICT.
Staff recommended that the request by Kelly & Pamela Sheehan for
a Conditional Use Permit to have a residential dwelling in a B-1
District be denied.
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Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to deny the request for a Conditional Use
Permit by Kelly & Pamela Sheehan.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
e. CONSIDER ACTION - APPLICATION FOR A WAIVER OF PLATTING
REQUIREMENTS TO ADD FOUR PARKING SPACES TO THE CITY PARKING RAMP
PROPERTY.
Norwest Bank has agreed to transfer to public ownership a 44' x
37' parking area just east of the other land which the bank
transferred with the parking ramp. Staff recommends that a
Waiver of the Platting Requirements by the City of Hopkins to
add additional area for the parking facility be approved.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve Resolution 88-45 making findings of fact in
respect to Waiver WVR88-2 to add additional area for parking.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
f. CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION - AUBURN NORTH/SOUTH HOUSING
BOND
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Staff recommended approval of Resolution g~v~ng preliminary
approval to the sale and issuance of $5, 375,000 collateralized
Housing Development Refunding Bonds (Auburn Apartment Project
Series 1988) and $625,000 taxable Collateralized Housing
Development Bond (Auburn Apartment Project Series 1988).
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Tom Maple of Miller Schroeder appeared before council to explain
the need for this move. This action amounted to a refinancing of
the bonds and would not cost the city any money. Councilmember
Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to
approve the resolution giving preliminary approval.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
g. CONSIDER ACTION - STREET LIGHTING REQUEST
A request was reci ved from Sohan Uppal and the owner of Peale
Valley Townhouses (MERF) to install two street lights on 9th
Avenue South. Recommendation by staff is to install one street
light at City Expense on 9th Avenue South as per existing City
Policy.
() After a brief discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the
request for one street light to be installed on 9th Avenue South.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Counci1member Kritzler, Aye; Counci1member Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
h. CONSIDER ACTION - 3.2 BEER LICENSE - JAYCEES
The Jaycees made application for two licenses for 3.2 beer for
activities they are sponsoring for the Raspberry Festival.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the two licenses requested by the
Hopkins Jaycees.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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V.
REPORTS - COMMISSION/COMMITTEES
Councilmember Kritzler mentioned that the Chemical Health
Commission will be meeting on Wednesday, July 14th. Due to the
fourth of July they had to change the meeting date.
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Councilmember Redepenning told the Council of a challenge by the
HMCP to the Mayor and Council to a race in minature race cars
behind McThirsty's at six o'clock on July lIth. The $10.00 per
person would go for a charitable cause.
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Mayor Milbert reminded everyone of all of the events that will be
taking place during the coming weeks and hopes that everyone will
take part in them. At the Music in the Park the Queen candidates
will appear giving the people a chance to see and meet them.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and
seconded the motion for adjournment.
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Gisborne
Deputy City Clerk
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Councilmember Anderson
The meeting adj ourned by
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