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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 6. 1987
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 6,
1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Pr sent was Mayor Milbert and Council members Anderson, Kritzler,
Red penning and Shirley. Also present were City staff: Rapp, Thiel,
Renne, Mielke, G. Anderson and City Attorney Miller.
I. Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Milbert and Fire Chief Strawn awarded a certificate of Merit to
all the members of the Fire Department who helped to protect the lives
and property of Hopkins residents during the July 23rd storm.
The Award of Valor was presented to James Myers, Rick Jellison, Jay
Lippert, Cliff RObinson, and Rodney Shoberg.
Th Mayor and City Council presented a plaque to Fire Chi f Hugh
Strawn for outstanding service to the City of Hopkins.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Sept. 15, 1987 Regular Council meeting minutes
2. Approval of the Sept. 8 Council Workshop minutes
3. Approval of the Sept. 22nd Council Budget meeting minutes.
4. Approval of disbursements, prelist #773 - $488,256.43
5. Approval of miscellaneous license applications
6. Approval of Mayor I s appointment of Gene Maxwell to Z & P
Commission
7. One-day gambling license - Variety Heart Hospital - & 30 day
waiver
8. Designation of auditors for 1987 audit
9. Approval of Marcia Taubr to the Recreation Board
10. Bid approval - survey & topographical mapping
11. Approval of amendment # 1 to Hennepin County CDBG j oint coop
agreement
12. Approve general retention schedule
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the
items listed on the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye: Mr. Redepenning, Aye: Mr. Shirley, Aye;
Mr. Kritzler, Aye: Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - MITCH'S TAVERN - 819 MAINSTREET
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the on-sale liquor license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye: Mr. Shirley, Aye: Mr. Kritzler,
Ay : Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
b. APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ST THERESE
st. Therese requested a Conditional Use Permit for a 32 square foot
sign to be set 20 foot back from Feltl Court and 10 foot from Smetana
Road.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
R solution 87-91 making findings of fact and approving the Conditional
Use Permit with the condition that the sign is set back 20 feet from
Feltl Court and 10 feet from Smetana Road.. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye: Mr. Shirley, Aye:
Mr. Kritzler, Aye: Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
c. APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CENTRAL PARK SQUARE
Ecoff & Turcotte applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a
strip mall at 1410 - 1413 Mainstreet. The proposed construction will
be at the southern end of the Country Club Market in an "L" shaped
pattern to the Vent-A-Hood building.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 87-90 making findings of fact and approving the Conditional
Use Permit and to allow the developer to use the boulevard for the
purpose of landscaping. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye: Mr. Kritzler,
Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
d. SIDE YARD VARIANCE REQUEST -126 - 20TH NO.
Mr. Jeffery Palm applied for a side yard variance to construct a
garage at 126 - 20th Avenue North.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 87-92 approving the side yard variance with a condition
that an acceptable drainage plan is submitted to the City prior to
obtaining a building permit. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye: Mr. Kritzler,
Aye: Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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e. APPROVAL OF 1988 BUDGET
Budget meetings were held on September 8 and September 22nd. A
Resolution adopting the 1988 City budget was prepared.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
R solution 87-96 approving the 1988 budget. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye: Mr. Redepenning, Aye: Mr. Shirley, Aye:
Mr. Kritzler, Aye: Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
f. RESOLUTION APPROVING 1987 TAX LEVY
A R solution was prepared setting the 1987 tax levy collectible in
1988.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 87-95 approving the 1987 tax levy. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye: Mr. Redepenning, Aye: Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
g. PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS - MERF
During the construction of the Peace Valley Townhomes development, the
requirements on the limitation of floodplain encroachment of the 9-
mil Creek Watershed District permit were not complied with. This
happened due to a communications breakdown between the original owner
and the subsequent takeover owner, Minneapolis Employees Retirement
Fund (MERF).
Investigations revealed that the development had encroached with up to
5000 cubic yards of excess fill at the site. Negotiations b tween
MERF and 9-Mile Creek Watershed District resulted in MERF asking the
Hopkins City council for a transfer of floodplain rights from Valley
Park to the Peaceful Valley Townhomes Development to release MERF from
the necessity of removing the 5,000 cubic yards of excess fill.
The ci ty Council referred the request to the Park Board for their
recommendation. The Park Board recommended the transfer of floodplain
rights. The Park Board also recommended that any monetary
consideration which may be agreed upon between MERF and the City be
dedicated to improvements to Valley Park. Two projects were
suggested.
1. Valley Park Sun Shelter construction
2. Various Valley Park improvements - trail repair, creek footbridge,
playground equipment, etc.
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At the time this item was r ferred to th Park Board, they were of the
opinion that P aceful Valley would be upgrading the creek slopes
through the development, which would cost them in the range of 30 -
40,000 dollars. Representatives of MERF, who appeared at the Council
meeting, indicated that they would not be upgrading the creek slopes.
Council then determined that the City should receive $40,000 in
improvements/projects in exchange for the floodplain rights.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to transfer the
floodplain rights requested by MERF subj ect to a contribution from
MERF to the City of Hopkins in the amount of $40,000. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
h. RESOLUTION - SPONSORSHIP OF HOPKINS BAND
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Don Bates of the West Wind Concert Band requested sponsorship of the
City of Hopkins in order to represent Hopkins at functions during the
year.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 87-93 providing for City sponsorship of the band. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
i. BURNES PARK SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Bids were received for Burnes Park sprinkler system. Only one bid
received was correctly bid according to specs and that bid was
considerably over the budgeted amount. Staff recommended rej ecting
all bids and authorizing this project for 1988.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to reject all
bids and authorize the project for 1988. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye;
Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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j. PURCHASE OF HUSTLER 602 MOWER
In April of 1987, the Council approved the lease of a Hustler 602 to
cut the steep slopes along County Road l8 and State Highway No.7.
Th Public Works Department determined that they would like to
purchase this mower at this time. and asked for Council approval.
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Kritzler s conded the motion to approve the
purchase of the mower and use funds from the contingency fund to pay
for it. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
k. PARKING RAMP
staff furnished Council with a report on a proposed parking
to be building on Lot 400 (between Norwest Bank and M.
Realty). They asked for Council approval of the concept so
can proceed to find the appropriate funding, design, etc.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approv the
concept of a parking ramp to allow staff get more information on
funding, design, etc., but to make no commitment. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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(I) DISCUSSION OF DECORATIONS/BANNERS ON MAINSTREET
Th Jaycees are interested in purchasing decorations/banners to
display on Mainstreet during seasons/events of the year. Th City
Manager asked for a consensus of the Council as to whether they would
be willing to allow the Jaycees to display banners advertising various
vents during the year.
Th consensus was that it was ok to hang Christmas decorations as has
been done in the past, but the Council would like to know what other
banners they are planning to use.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adjourn
the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
J an Kaeding, Secy.
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Donald J. Mil ert, Mayor