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03-04-1986 Minutes , ...... . 1 MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March 4, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: Shirley, Anderson, Redepenning and Milbert. Also present were staff, Rapp, G. Anderson, Kerrigan, N. Anderson, Maas, Robinson, and City Attorney Miller. I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. II. Mayor Lavin read a proclamation and proclaimed the week of March 2 - March 9 Volunteers of America Week in the City of Hopkins. Frank Snyder reported that the Volunteers of America sponsor the Congregate Dining program in Hopkins and other communities. Congregate Dining serves between 1,300 and 1,400 meals every month to members of the senior community in the Hopkins Community Center and expressed his appreciation for this effort. III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 1986 MEETING. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1986 Council meeting as presented. 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. IV. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST NUMBER 734 Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the disbursements listed on prelist # 734 in the amount of $225,285.10. 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 MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE APPLICATION (# 231 THROUGH 238) Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the license applications as listed. 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. VI. NEW BUSINESS: a. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION HOUSING BOND - OAKWOOD HILLS PROJECT The applicant market rate $21,000,000. is proposing to construct housing. The bond issue 324 units of size being multi-family requested is Mr. Milbert moved and nr~limin~rv Rp~nlutjon Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt the No. B6-14 aoorovina the financinq. A poll of I , . MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4. 1986 COUNCIL MEETING 2 b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - OAKWOOD HILLS PROJECT. The applicant, Oakwood Development Company, is proposing to construct two apartment buildings on a 20.3 acre site, consisting of a north building with 174 units and a south building of 150 units at Feltl Court and Smetana Road. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit with conditions recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission, as follows: 1. A favorable outcome of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet 2. Approval of the subdivision 3. Approval by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed district. 4. Providing contingent plans for expansion of parking as set forth. 5. Securing a driveway easement. 6. Provide required access points for emergency vehicles or alternat1ve arrangement as set forth by the Fire Marshal. and adopt Resolution No. 86-15. II RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONS USE PERMIT CUP86-2." 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. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE SERVICE Since the present contract with Waste Technology expires on May 31, 1986, the City must decide whether to remain with an automated system or return to a manual system. Mr. Mike Koep, of Waste Technology, appeared before the Council asking that the contract remain with their company. A survey with approximately 8% response indicates that the residents who are uS1ng the 90 gallon cans are generally pleased with the present system. The residents who are using the 300 gallon cans do have some complaints. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item to the next regular meeting and requested that the staff and City Attorney furnish them more information. 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. HANDICAPPED VAN INSURANCE The insurance on the handicapped van was not renewed by the present carrier. Upon investigation, the City finds that most insurance companies will not insure the van. The bids quoted by those who will, have quoted the 1986 premium to b in excess of $9000. The cost for insurance in 1985 was $1,932. The van is currently used by the Open C;rcl~ ~nl11+- n"" ("';:Ijr;:::t, "'.:Iln+-~r::ili-f- U::."..1.o.,r U"""''''';'I''''\~ ('1,...,....,~,.._.:...~P n__~__ 1\ . MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4. 1986 COUNCIL MEETING 3 approval. Open Circle requested that the City pay for the insurance also. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the staff recommendation to transfer the title of the van to Open Circle to accomplish a lower rate of insurance, with the City paying the maintenance and to request staff to come back with more information before making a decision regarding the payment of the insurance. 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. WAIVER OF PLATTING REQUIREMENTS - 1 LORING ROAD Mr. Eggum appeared before the Council requesting a waiver of platting requirements to divide a single lot of 66,752 square feet into two lots of 36,315 square feet and 30,447 square feet at 1 Loring Road. Mr. Goldberg, President of the Bellgrove Improvement Association, expressed a concern about the drainage problem and the irregularity of the configuration of the lot. He also stated that the proximity of a home to the existing homes might cause a deflation in the property of homeowners in Bellgrove. They want to stop the subdivisions in Bellgrove. Mr. Anderson of 10706 Minnetonka Boulevard said that all the people in the Bellgrove area are against the waiver of plat. He further stated that the County has serious concerns about a curb cut on Minnetonka Boulevard and that all other property owners, fronting on Minnetonka Boulevard, have a turn-around. He felt that the Council should not grant the waiver of plat. Bill Cullen of 4 Fletcher place expressed a concern about a possible drainage problem. e Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to deny the waiver because property does not presently have a public access and there may be a safety problem since it does not presently have availability to water and other utilities. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye: Mr. Milbert, Aye: Mr. Shirley, Nay: Mr. Anderson, Aye: Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried. f. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BILLBOARD ORDINANCE Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to discontinue discussion on this item at this time. 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. 1986 SALARY & BENEFITS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES A wage & b nefit package for non-union mployees was presented to the Council by the City Manager. t . . e MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4. 1986 COUNCIL MEETING 4 h. WINDOW SIGNS Council discussed the matter of window signs in the downtown area. They have been informed by the merchants that they do not wish to be restr1cted in their use of window signs. The Council felt that the entire business community should not be restricted because of a few. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert- seconded the motion to notify the Zoning & Planning Commission, Hopkins Mainstreet Program and the City Center Development Corporation that the the Council does not wish to pursue the matter of restricting window signs at the present time. 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. 1. PARKING STUDY In an effort to downtown, Council Associates, Inc. choose a parking consultant to study parking in the decided they would like to meet with Benshoof & Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion that a meeting with Benshoof & Associates be scheduled for March 10, 1986 at 7 p.m. 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. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS: CCDC - Mr. Redepenning reported they will be interviewing two applicants for the position of CCDC Director next week. An Advertising Seminar is scheduled at Sinclair's on Main for Tuesday evening, March 11. Plans for "Music in the Park" are in place. e ZONING & PLANNING - Mr. Shirley reported that the members of Zoning & Planning would like to meet with the Council regarding objectives. PARK BOARD - Mr. Milbert reported that Rod Young is resigning from the Park Board. TWINWEST COFFEE BREAK - Mr. Milbert reported that the TwinWest coffee break held at Hopkins City Hall on February 26th was a success, with 60 or 70 people attending. STATE OF THE REGION Mayor Lavin reported that she and Mr. Milbert attended the State of the Region conference at the Amfac Hotel and will share the information with the remainder of the Council. .. , . . MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4. 1986 COUNCIL MEETING 5 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. 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. Respectfully submitted, ~~e~ . c~~~ . - a.M.4A/ (l ~ . ~f1~4dt ~ ~~~-(~U ~.-.c-& ') , ~ /fUi- ~ ~~ f-u~ ~- ~/J~~~- '" n "":--r.,~~ In -4- <J ^ .. _ -.t:l_ . __ (i'..V~ . l.A (./\./~ - ':> - ~ ~ 3- <1--:7 - ~ J2J ~--t -- - ~ fk" ~~~ ~ W~ . ~ fli1l/~f a f~ \~ ~~-~1A/1U cl0~~- ~ ATTEST: