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A r gular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March 3,
1987 in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Pr sent were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: Anderson, Milbert, Shirley,
and Redepenning. Also present were staff members: Rapp, Renne,
Mielke, G. Anderson, Kerrigan, E. Johnson, Strawn, Liddy, and
Prosecuting Attorney Steiner.
I. The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p. m.
II. A Fire Department Commendation was awarded to Jeanne Sutich and
Vern Evers for rescuing a person from a burning building on February
21st. The Police Department presented a plaque to Jeanne Sutich for
her bravery in this same venture.
III. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Lavin proclaimed the week of March 8th -
14th as Volunteers of America week.
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of the February 17th regular Council meeting. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Mi1bert seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the special joint Council/ccDC meeting of February 10,
1987. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the
license applications (197 - 205) as listed. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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VI. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 759
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
disbursements on prelist 759 in the amount of $266,912. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
VII. MID-BLOCK STREET LIGHTING - 7TH AVE, NORTH OF MAINSTREET
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to call a
hearing for April 21st regarding this item. A poll of the vote was as
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follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VII. HEARINGS - LIQUOR VIOLATIONS
Minnesota statute 340A.415 requires that the issuing authority (City
Council) shall either suspend, fine, or revoke the license of a
lie nse holder that has failed to comply with an applicable statute,
rule, or ordinance relating to alcoholic beverages. In addition, no
suspension or revocation can take effect until the license holder has
been afforded an opportunity for a hearing. The following hearings
were called as a result of this statute.
Th alleged violations of Leaman's Liquor, Archies, and Richards were
addressed together, since they were all under the same circumstance.
Representatives of these liquor establishments were heard. After
discussion, the Council felt that they needed more legal advice in
dealing with this matter.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to continue
this item to the next Council meeting and have staff obtain special
counsel to answer questions posed by the Council. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
The Council then discussed alleged violations involving the Opera
Hall. No one was present from the Opera Hall.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to continue
this item to the next regular Council meeting at which time they would
have special legal counsel to answer questions. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
a. SENIOR CITIZENS CROSSWALK - CHAPEL VIEW
A I tter was received from Roger Jewett, president of Chapelview
requesting that necessary steps be taken to protect pedestrians
crossing Minnetonks Mills Road at 6th Avenue North. He requested that
lined crosswalks be placed at that intersection and that proper signs
be placed. Staff recommended that Council order the painting and the
proper signing of the crosswalk and authorize the placing of the walk
and the installation of the ramp in the northwest quadrant, with costs
of the concrete work billed the Chapel View.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the
recommendations of staff and have this work done. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Red penning, Ay ; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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b. APPOINTMENT OF CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Mayor Lavin appointed the following persons to the Chemical Health
Commission:
Donna Leviton
John Buck
Kevin Kastelle
Reb cca Lee Thorstad
Ch ryl Currier
Dave Gravdahl
Mike Tait
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the appointments of the Mayor. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
c. EASEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCION OF BRIDGE - HIGHWAY 73
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The City Council, by resolution, joined the City of Minnetonka in
requesting that Hennepin County rebuild the Minnehaha Creek crossing
at County Road 73. The County requested three easements in order to
proceed with the work.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize
the signing of the easements as presented. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Mi1bert, Aye; Mr.
Red penning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
d. HIGHWAY 7 IMPROVEMENTS
The City received a letter from MNDOT asking that the City enter into
an agreement to share in the costs of replacing the outdated equipment
at 5th Avenue North and Trunk Highway 7 with modern equipment. The
approximate cost of these revision is $80,000, with Federal Hazard
Elimination Safety Funds paying for 90% of the project. The remaining
costs would be split evenly with MNDOT and the City. The City's cost
is estimated to be $4,000, which should be paid with State Aid funds.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to agree to
sign agreement No. 58459 and notify MNDOT. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
e. PARKING REQUEST - WALSER
Walser Leasing will be holding an open house/luxury auto showing on
March 20 from 5 - 7 p.m.. They are expecting 250 - 350 people and
r quest a street closure to insure parking for participants. Staff
r commended that the City allow on street parking in the area with the
following conditions:
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1. That Walser provide an off-duty police officer to direct traffic
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
2. Provide "Congested Area Ahead" signs on Mainstreet west of Walser
and on Washington Avenue at Park Lane and at First Street North.
3. Temporarily remove the parking restrictions on Washington Avenue
from west of Walser easing to First Street North from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the recommendation of staff as outlined above. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
f. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - DINGOS
Tom Sullivan applied for an on sale liquor, Sunday liquor, restaurant,
cigarette (2), amusement devices (8), pool tables (1-6), dance hall
licenses at 517 Mainstreet.
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Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the application for licenses subject to the Health Inspector's
approval. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
At this point a brief recess was taken.
g. REPORT ON CLUB LICENSES
At this point Mr. Anderson stepped down from the table, and was not
involved, in the discussion of this item.
At the last Council meeting, Mr. Strachota and Mr. Madden appeared
before the Council to report that service clubs in Hopkins were
selling liquor to non-members. Staff was asked to prepare a report
covering the City ordinance regarding clubs in Hopkins. A report was
received from Scott Renne, City Clerk. Dennis Madden, own r of
Bursch's appeared to reiterate his concern about clubs selling liquor
to non-members.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to order a
hearing on this subject at the April 7, 1987 meeting and to notify all
club presidents and liquor establishment owners in Hopkins of their
intention. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
h. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENT
Staff furnished the Council with a proposed policy statement regarding
the petitioning for fire protection equipment. The policy limited the
amount of money to be expended in a year to $200,000. If the demand
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exc eds the $200,000 amount, the petitions would be carried over to
th next year. The cost of the improvement plus an administrative fee
of 5% or $100, whichever is greater will be assessed to the
p titioning property owner. The length of the assessment shall not
exceed 10 years and the interest rate shall not exceed 8%.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt the
policy as presented by staff. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning,
Ay ; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
i. PETITION FOR FIRE HYDRANT (MEDALIST)
A P tition for a fire hydrant was received from the Medalist Sports
Club at 1002 - 2nd Street NE.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution # 87-17 ordering an engineer'S report. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Ay ; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
j. GAMBLING LICENSE - 1 DAY- ST JOHN'S
st John's Church is having a one day fund raising event on April 25,
1987 from 5 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. on April 26. They made application
for a gambling license.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to take no
action, allowing the Mn. Gambling Board to act. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
k. 1987 DISPATCH/PSO CONTRACT
Staff presented changes to the 1987 Dispatch/PSO contract for 1987.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
th contract as presented. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning,
Ay ; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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I. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn
the meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Kaeding, Secy.
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