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01-06-1987 . .. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6. 1987 COUNCIL MEETING 1 - A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hopkins was held at 7:30 p.m. on January 6,1987 in the Council chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: Shirley, Milbert, Anderson and Redepenning. Also present were City staff members: Rapp, Mielke, Renne, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Lavin read two proclamations: 1) Centennial year in the City of Hopkins 2) Bicentennial year in the City of Hopkins proclaiming 1987 as proclaiming 1987 as III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 1987 MEETING Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the December 16 meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1986 Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the November 17, 1986 special meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye. Mayor Lavin and Mr. Redepenning abstained because they did not attend this meeting. IV. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST # 754 AND 755 Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the disbursements listed on prelist #'s 754 and 755 in the amounts of 754 - $181,763.93 and 755 - $25,886.28. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the licenses listed (#'s 74 thru # 145). A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. APPEARANCE: GEORGE BOWLIN - HENNEPIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 40 2 George Bowlin gave a slide presentation and reported on the types of services provided by the Hennepin County Health Department. VII. OLD BUSINESS a. HEARING ON WESTWOOD BAR & GRILL After hearing from the police chief and representatives of the Westwood Bar and Grill regarding violations in the past year, Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to suspend the liquor license of the Westwood Bar and Grill for 5 days ( January 10, 16, l7, 30, 3l) . during regular hours. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. REZONING - HOPKINS AUTO MALL After being informed that the applicant requested that this item be continued to the January 20th meeting, Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item to January 20th. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. c. STREET VACATION - HOPKINS AUTO MALL After being informed that the applicant requested that this item be continued to the January 20th meeting, Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item to January 20th. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. d. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HOPKINS AUTO MALL After being informed that the applicant requested that this item be continued to the January 20th meeting, Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item to January 20th. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. e. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE CHANGING GARBAGE RATES Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Ordinance # 87-570 changing the garbage rates to $9.40 per month per unit and $9.40 per month additional for in-yard pick up service., effective on all billing after February 1, 1987. A poll of the vote 3 was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. f. GARBAGE POLICIES Staff presented a set of garbage policies to the City Council. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the garbage policies after changing the policy regarding the replacement of garbage cans to include that appeals can be made to the ci ty Manager and that the method of collection of leaves in a certain area will be at the discretion of the City manager. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. g. RECYCLING Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to instruct staff to begin work to establish a program for recycling in Hopkins so that the program can be in place by the fall of 1987 to be considered in the budget. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. a. GAMBLING LICENSE REQUEST - MILITARY ORDER OF COOTIES Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to take no action, allowing the Minnesota gambling board to act. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. 1 - DAY 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPLICATION - ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH Mr. Shirley moved and Mr Anderson seconded the motion to approve the license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. c. TEAM NAME FOR NBA BASKETBALL A letter was received from representatives of Basketball Association asking the Council to following names for the basketball team: 1. Minnesota Polars 2. Minnesota Timber Wolves the Minnesota choose between NBA the Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to advise staff to send a letter to the NBA Basketball Association informing them that 4 the Council did not approve of either of the names submitted. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. d. PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS In December of 1985 the Hopkins House 4 petitioned the City to provide financing by way of special assessments for sprinkler systems in their motel-restaurant, as allowed by State Statute. Resolution 85-3234 was adopted, ordering the improvement to be assessed to the Hopkins House 4. In August the Hopkins House 4 petitioned again for an extension of the system. Resolution 86-56 was adopted ordering the improvement to be assessed to the Hopkins House 4. Since the work has now been completed, staff presented the Council with a resolution ordering the preparation of proposed assessments. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87-1 ordering assessments to be prepared. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. e. ANIMAL IMPOUND CONTRACT One bid was received for the 1987 animal impound contract. The bidder was the Hopkins Pet Hospital. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to award the animal impound contract to the Hopkins Pet Hospital for 1987. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. f. COURSE ON SALE AND OFF SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE - MEADOWBROOK GOLF Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. g. CRUISING COMMITTEE At a special meeting, it was determined that a task force, or committee could be established to look into the suggestions made at a special town meeting regarding cruising in Hopkins. Staff recommended that a Cruising Committee be appointed. 5 Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to appoint a cruising committee. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. h. APPOINT MEMBER TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to appoint the Mayor as Director and the Director of Engineering as an alternate. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. i. NAEGELE REQUEST REGARDING USE OF BILLBOARD Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to refer this item to CCDC, Raspberry Association, and the Centennial Commission for their suggestions. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. j. SET DATES AND TIMES FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS IN JANUARY The City Manager requested that the Council set up a special meeting to meet with department heads to discuss qoals and obiectives for 1987. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to set Januarv 22nd - 5 p.m. for this meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. The City Manager requested that a meeting be set to meet with him regarding goals for 1987 and a performance review of 1986. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to set January 12 at 7 p. m. for a Council/City Manager meeting.A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. k. AWARD BID FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT The Fire Department received bids for replacement of Rescue 8. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to award the contract to the low bidder, Superior Ford Plymouth in the amount of $12,045.62. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. 6 REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES PARK BOARD - Mr. Milbert reported that the Hopkins skating rinks are in good condition. Mr. Rapp added that Hopkins is one of the few communities whose ice rinks are in operation. CCDC Krause Block. giving Mr. Redepenning reported that at a recent meeting of CCDC, Anderson presented a proposed development for the Specialty The CCDC Board will be preparing information for the City them their feeling about this proposed development ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ~~fUl~mi~ted. Jean Kaeding,~ COUNCILMEMBERS: ATTEST: ..~ ~ SPECIAL LICENSE (LIQUOR) COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1987 1137 St. Joseph Church 1310 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 One day 3.2 beer license for Spaghetti Dinner Dance to be held January 24, 1987 from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL 1987 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1987 1129 City of Minneapolis dba Meadowbrook Golf Course 201 Meadowbrook Road Hopkins, MN 55343 On sale non-intoxicating liquor, Off sale non-intoxicating liquor, Restaurant, Cigarettes (1) Amusement Device (1)