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06-16-1987 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16.1987 COUNCIL MEETING 1 ~ A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 16, 1987 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: Redepenning, Shirley, Anderson, and Milbert. Also present were City staff: Rapp, Mielke, Kerrigan, and G. Anderson. I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. The Council presented Mayor Lavin with a framed Resolution commemorating her 6 years of service as a Councilperson and 2 years as Mayor for the City of Hopkins. b. The Council presented Mayor Lavin with a gift in appreciation of her fine service in the past years. c. Representative Sally Olsen presented Hopkins with a house resolution congratulating Hopkins on its Centennial. d. June 26th was named Richard Cecka Day in the City of Hopkins in appreciation for his 35 years of service as employee of the State of Minnesota, Department of Jobs and Training. III. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of the June 2, 1987 meeting 2. Approval of disbursements, prelist # 766 3. Appr~l of misc. license applications (286 - 297) Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING - WATERMAIN EXTENSION - INTERLACHEN OAKS A petition was received for an extension of watermains from the Oakwood Hills development to the Westbrooke Patio Homes mains. And Engineer I s report was prepared and presented at the May 18, 1987 Council meeting. A resolution was adopted calling for a public hearing on June 16, 1987. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87-61 ordering in the project and directing the engineer to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. ~ ~_ ,PES OF THE JUNE 16.1987 COUNCIL MEETING 2 OLD BUSINESS: a. LICENSE # 275 - WEST SUBURBAN SOFT WATER Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to table this item. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. SECOND READING OF THE SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE At its June 2, 1987 meeting the Council passed the first reading of an ordinance restricting the use of skateboard ramps within the residential districts. At this meeting a question was posed to the City Attorney regarding the disposition of existing ramps. The ci ty Attorney informed the Council that wi th passage of this ordinance, existing ramps become a non-conforming use and the Council can require them to be removed in one-year from and after notification. Prosecution or enjoinment of undue noise levels can be accomplished using the measurement standards in Ordinance 555.01. The owners of the existing ramp in Bellgrove were in attendance. They wer asked to meet with City staff to work out regulations for the further use of their ramp. The owners indicated that they were going to try to move the ramp to an indoor location. Mr. Mi1bert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 87-580 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (c) SECOND READING OF ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE This ordinance was passed for first reading at the June 2nd meeting. NSP requested a few minor changes. The changes did not alter the provision as presented in the first reading. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the ordinance for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimOUSly. (d). SIZE OF SIGN VARIANCE - MIDWEST AUTO MALL At the June 2nd meeting, Midwest Auto Malls recieved approval for a variance to the total sign area allowable on their site. A variance for the siz of individual signs was not passed by the Council. They asked for r consideration of this variance. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16.1987 COUNCIL MEETING 3 Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to reconsider this item. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to uphold the previous decision and deny the variance. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, nay; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, nay; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: a. REQUEST FOR RASPBERRY FESTIVAL Nancy Rasmussen and Roxi Walbridge appeared before the Council to request holding the Raspberry Festival in Hopkins. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve th Raspberry Festival. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. CHANGE OF NAME OF "BARN" The Centennial Commission requested that the "Barn" named the "Centennial Barn". be officially Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve naming the "Barn" the "Centennial Barn". A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. c. CONNECTION OF 9TH AVENUE SOUTH TO COUNTY ROAD 3 - During the negotiations for approval of the Auto Mall between 9th Avenue South and lIth Avenue South on the north side of County Road 3, the need to connect 9th Avenue to County Road 3 was discussed. Plans were drawn to accomplish this. Staff asked for approval of the plans. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the plans as presented and adopt Resolution 87-59 requesting State Aid funds. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Ay. The motion carried unanimously. d. 3.2 BEER LICENSE REQUEST HOPKINS JAYCEES. The Hopkins Jaycees requested a five-day 3.2 beer license for Raspberry Festival days - July 10,11,12,18,19. July 10 - 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.; July 11 - 20 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.; July 12 - 12 noon - 12 midnight; July 18 - 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.; July 19 - 12 noon - 12 midnight. ~ MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16.1987 COUNCIL MEETING 4 Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the request for the licenses as listed. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. e. 3.2 BEER LICENSE REQUEST - HOPKINS JAYCEES Th Hopkins Jaycees requested a 3.2 beer license for June 20th in connection with the Centennial celebration 11 a.m. 6 p.m. at Downtown Park and 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Central Park. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the request for license as stated. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. f. DISCONTINUANCE OF THE HANDICAPPED VAN Starting in 1987 the RTB decided not to fund the handicapped van as part of the Hop-A-Ride program. Metro Mobility service became available to Hopkins residents. A six-month trial of Metro MObility has shown that this service can adequately provide the needs for Hopkins residents. Open Circle Day Car Center was the prime user of the van. Staff requested permission from the Council to discontinue the Handicapped Van and return the van to MnDot with a recommendation that they donate the van to Open Circle. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to discontinue use of the van and return the van to MnDot with a recommendation that they donate the van to Open Circle. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. g. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD Mayor Lavin requested approval of the appointment of Dick Stanley to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Dick Stanley. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. .. r ~ ~ J. ,} MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16.1987 COUNCIL MEETING 5 h. CENTENNIAL BUDGET Henry Pokorny appeared before Council to update them on the financial condition of the Centennial Commission. He stated that it is possible that the Commission may not need to request funds from the City to accomplish the events of the Centennial, however, they may need to request an advance (to be paid back to the City) for the printing of the history books. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to have the City act as a safety net for the Centennial and to advance the funds for the printing of the history book, if necessary. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. APPEARANCE: Mr. Archie Carter, P. E., a consulting engineer located in the Hopkins Office Center appeared before the Council to express his disappointment that he was not notified when the City needed to hire an ngineering firm. The Council asked staff to furnish them with information as to how they arrived at their recommendations for hire, so that they may have an informed reply for Mr. Carter. ) ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. COUNCILMEMBERS: Jean Kaeding, Secy. ~ .