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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 7,
1988 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler, Redepenning. Also present were City staff members
Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, G. Anderson, Kerrigan, Thiel, and City
Attorney Miller.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 19, 1988 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2. Approval of Disbursements, prelist # 790
3 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
4. APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT - ALLEY 9TH & 10TH - 3RD & 4TH
(88-103)
5. APPROVAL OF RAILROAD BRIDGE RETAINAGE ESCROW AGREEMENT (88-
100)
6. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO FARMER'S MARKET AGREEMENT (88-112)
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
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the mot~on to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
III. APPEARANCE -SGT. SCOTT - MARINE RECRUITER
Sergeant Scott appeared before Council to thank them for allowing
him to participate in Hopkins events. Mayor Milbert thanked him
for his interest and participation in the City.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 88-617
TRANSFERRING CABLE FRANCHISE (88-101)
Recommendation: Move to approve Ordinance 88-617 for second
reading and order published.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve Ordinance 88-617 for a second reading and
order published.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
(a) CONSIDER ACTION -APPROVAL OF LANDFILL CLOSURE ORDER
(88-111).
Recommendation: Move to accept the terms of the negotiated
Closure Order and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign
the order.
Steve Mielke introduced Dick Nowlin and Richard Johnson to the
Council. They appeared before Council to answer questions
concerning the agreement. Councilmember Redepenning asked if the
wording in the agreement was standard and the same as other
cities. Councilmember Shirley wanted to know how long before we
would be able to build on the property. The study should be
complete a year from September in 1989. Mr. Nowlin stated that
the earliest any building could occur would be 1990.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded
the motion to accept the terms of the negotiated Closure Order
and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Order.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FORTRESS
MINI STORAGE SIGN (88-106)
Staff recommended that a Conditional Use Permit be approved by
Resolution 88-42 to allow a 10 foot front yard setback and an 8
foot side yard setback for the mini storage sign.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the Findings of Fact and approve
the application for the Conditional Use Permit.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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(c) CONSIDER ACTION - REVISION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
BATON CORP. (88-l07)
staff recommended adoption of the revision of the Conditional Use
Permit for the Baton Corporation.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to Approve the Findings of Fact and approve
the Conditional Use Permit subject to Conditions.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDER ACTION - REVIEWAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
DICK HUGHES (memo)
Staff recommended that the six month reviews for Mr. Hughes be
discontinued as he has completed all the conditions of his
Conditional Use Permit.
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Councilmember Kritzler complimented Mr. Hughes on the fine job he
has done with the landscaping and his compliance with the
requirements.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to discontinue the reviews.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tZler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - PETITION FOR ENGINEERS REPORT -
STREET CONSTRUCTION - HOBBY ACRES (88-104)
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution 88-
48, Ordering Preparation of Engineers Report on Street
Improvements, Hobby Acres, be adopted.
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Dick Nieman and Jim Sindt appeared before Council on behalf of
the Hobby Acres Homeowners Association. They have concerns over
the type of street reconstruction that will be planned. Gordy
Anderson and Jon Thiel assured them they would have the complete
report sometime in July and they would be advised of the
recommendations.
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After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion of the adoption of
Resolution 88-48 ordering preparation of Engineers report on
street improvements, Hobby Acres be adopted.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - SHADY OAK OUTLOT
(88-110)
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The Park Board recommended the following motion: Approve the
improvements as proposed by the City of Minnetonka with the
addition of 4 parking stalls and costs to be shared by both
cities as negotiated by Public Works to a maximum of $6,000 from
Hopkins.
Jon Thiel explained to Council that the cost should not exceed
$2, 000 which was the original proposal. After a great deal of
discussion on the concerns the Council has with this proposal, it
was determined that the City of Hopkins would be better off
maintaining this property and determining what and how the
improvements should be made.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded
the motion to have the property improved with 12 or more parking
stalls and 1 handicapped stall with the City paying for
improvements and retaining control of the City owned property.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING
ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE (88-105)
Recommendation: Move to approve first reading of Ordinance
# 88-6l8 as presented.
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administrative portions of the City Electrical Code that requires
permits and licenses from the City as well as the payment of
electrical fees.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance #88-618.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(h) CONSIDER ACTr'ON - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEE CHANGE
(88-108)
Recommendation: Move that the Housing Specialist position be
upgraded from 19.5 hours per week to full time and that funds be
taken from Housing Rehab.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kriztler seconded the motion to upgrade the Housing
Specialist position from 19.5 hours per week to full time and
that the funds be taken from Housing Rehab.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tZler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, . Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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(i) CONSIDER ACTION - GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL - RASPBERRY
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE (88-99)
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion that the Hopkins City Council take no action
to deny the gambling license application of the Hopkins Raspberry
Festival Association.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(j) AWARD OF PARKING RAMP BIDS AND CONTRACT APPROVAL
OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WORK (88-102)
(l) Staff recommended the awarding of the contract to Adolfson
& Peterson, Inc. as low bidder for the construction of the
lOthjllth Avenue Parking Ramp including the sidewalk alternative
and excluding the pylon signs alternate.
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Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to accept the bid of Adolfson & peterson, Inc. in the
amount of $1,789,000 for the construction of the 10thj1lth Avenue
Parking Ramp including the sidewalk alternative and excluding the
pylon signs alternate.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritz ler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(2) Recommendation: Move to authorize staff to execute
necessary contracts to facilitate undergrounding of utilities for
Crestland/K.C. Hall.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to authorize staff to execute the necessary
contracts to facilitate undergrounding of utilities for
Crestland/K.C. Hall.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
(k) TEMPORARY PARKING PLAN PARKING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
(88-l09)
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Staff recommended that the City Council reject the proposed
change to the temporary parking plan and allow it to remain as
adopted with monitoring throughout the construction for possible
changes.
The Parking Committee recommended that the temporary parking plan
be changed to allow 2 hour parking on both sides of 10th Avenue
south. This would allow adequate short term parking near lot
#400. Mr. Hance appeared before Council to encourage them to
make the change to 2 hour parking.
After a long discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to allow 2
parking on both sides of loth Avenue south.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye;
Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
4:) Councilmember Kritzler made a report on the Chemical Health
Commission and informed Council that they have completed the
Parent Communication Network Directory which is a project they
have been working on for the last couple of years. Hopkins
contributed to this project. They will be reviewing all letters
sent out to local liquor establishments by the Police Chief in
response to liquor violations.
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Councilmember Redepenning encouraged everyone to attend the
Concerts in the Park.
Mayor Milbert informed the Council that Richard Neslund has
donated a piece of property to the City of Hopkins along with a
check for the filing fee. This property can be used for anything
the City Council feels appropriate.
Mr. Rapp passed out some logo samples for the recycling project
and asked the Council to select one.
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Anderson moved and
seconded the motion for adj ournment.
uanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Gisborne
Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST
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Donald J. '~i(f&YOr
Councilmember Redepenning
The meeting adjourned by