07-15-1986 Minutes
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins C~ty Council was held at 7:30 p.m. on
July 15,1986 in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall,
Hopkins, Minnesota.
Present were Mayor Lavin, Council Members: Milbert, Redepenning,
Anderson and Shirley. Also present were staff members, Rapp, Renne,
Genellie, Kerrigan, G. Anderson, and City Attorney, Miller.
I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. APPEARANCE: Celeste McAlister and Peggy Gilligan representing
the United Way spoke of a new program called "It's Your Heartbeat"
salute to small business.
III. MINUTES OF THE JULY 1, 1986 MEETING
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the mot~on to approve the
minutes of the July 15, 1986 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 # 743
Mr. M~lbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
payment of bills listed on prelist #743 in the amount of $549,839.96.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. Th
motion carried unanimously.
V. MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE APPLICATIONS (#325 - 327)
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley 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. HEARING REGARDING COUNTY ROAD #3 NAME CHANGE
The hearing was regarding changing the name of County Road #3 to
Excelsior Boulevard. The Council previously held a hearing regarding
the street name change on June 16, 1986. This name change was
requested by the City of Minnetonka and St. Louis Park ~ndicated that
they would also support the name change. Since there were only two
parties present at that publ~c hearing, Council continued the hearing
for 30 days to get more response from Hopk~ns' residents.
Dave Gorres, Sales Coord~nator for ABM, 1670
Scott, Hopkins Postmaster appeared before
against chang~ng the name. At the previous
businesses spoke against the change.
South 2nd Street, and Bob
the Council and spoke
hearing, several Hopkins'
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
a. CCDC BUDGET REQUEST
Bob McDonald, acting CCDC Executive Director and Ed
president, appeared representing the City Center
Corporation. The CCDC budget request as submitted
additional $86,500 for 1986 and $99,000 for 1987.
Hanlon, CCDC
Development
was for an
Mr. Redepenning moved
the budget request.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr.
Aye; Mayor Lav~n, Aye.
and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
The motion carried unanimously.
b. COMPUTER CONTRACT
Three bids were received for the computer system. The lowest bid did
not meet specifications. Staff recommended accepting the bid of Dodd
Technical in the amount of $27,550 and authorizing staff to spend up
to $3,450 above the bid price to improve the system.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. M~lbert seconded the motion to award the
contract to Dodd Technical for $27,550 and authorize staff to spend up
to $3,450 to improve the system, as recommended by staff. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Sh~rley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unan~mously.
c. PLAT APPROVAL - EDGEMOOR DRIVE
The applicant is proposing to subdivide a single lot at the corner of
Edgemoor Dr~ve and State H~ghway # 7 into two lots for the purpose of
placing a single family home on each lot.
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Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution # 86-33, a resolut~on mak~ng findings of fact and approving
the applicat~on for the subdiv~s~on, w~th the follow~ng cond~t~ons:
1. That access to the lots be from Edgemoor Drive.
2. That all easements as shown on the plat be recorded as permanent
easements.
3. That a break-away fence be erected at property line between
Amhurst and northern most lot.
4. No access to either driveway from the emergency f~re lane nor
shall the driveway intersect w~th the emergency fire lane.
5. No access from Amhurst to these two lots except for emergency
access.
6. No access from these two lots to Arnhurst except for emergency
access.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
a. RESOLUTION FORMING A PARKING COMMITTEE
The City has a contract with Benshoof and Assoc~ates, Inc. to
implement a park~ng management system. One of their suggestions was
to have the City set up a Parking Committee to act as an adv~sory
board to the City Council regarding City parking regulations, major
parking proposals, and the overall operation and management of the
City parking system. Staff prepared Resolution # 86-42 creating a
parking comm~ttee, and requested Council approval.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution # 86-42 creating a parking 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.
b. APPLICATION BY WILBUR LINDEE FOR ON-SALE LIQUOR
SUNDAY LIQUOR, RESTAURANT, DANCE HALL, CIGARETTES, (2)
DEVICES
LICENSE,
AMUSEMENT
Th applicant requested the above licenses for 919 Cambridge Street
for business operated under the name "Angie's"
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
appl~cation. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning,
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Sh~rley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
c. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK BOARD.
The Mayor recommended the reappointment of Conn~e Connors, 133 Ashley
Road and Michael Winship, 21 West St. Albans Road to the Park Board
for a term to expire June 30, 1988.
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Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenn~ng seconded the mot~on to reappoint
Connie Connors and Michael Winsh~p to the Park Board for another term.
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 unan~mously.
d. 1986 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND POLICE DISPATCHERS
AND PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER ASSOCIATION (LELS LOCAL NO. l43)
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
contract 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.
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TRAFFIC PROBLEM - 2ND AVENUE SO. & 5TH STREET SO.
A letter
that "No
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was received from the Bureau of Public Service requesting
Parking" signs be posted on the right, as well as the 1 ft
Sth Avenue in front of Data Serv Company to and beyond (500
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Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The mot~on carr~ed unanimously.
f. REPORT ON OFFICIAL MAP
In a report to the City Council, staff pointed out twenty-four areas
designated as protected areas on the official map. Staff recommended
that the Zoning & Planning Comm~ssion study these areas to see if they
wish the designat~on to remain and also to add other areas if they
felt this should be done.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to refer
th~s matter to the Zoning & Planning Commission for their review, as
recommended by staff. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
Ay ; Mayor Lav~n, Aye. The mot~on carried unanimously.
g. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE
AUTHORITY
Mr. Shirley moyed and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
R solution # 86-43 appoint~ng Gordon Anderson as alternative dir ctor
to the Suburban Rate Authority. 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. PARTIAL PAYMENT # 1 FOR PAINTING OF THE WATER TOWER
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
partial payment #1 in the amount of $80,000.00 to Ford Tank and
Painting Company, Inc. for painting of the water tower. 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.
IX. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS - COMMITTEES
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CABLE COMMISSION: Mr. Anderson reported that there is nothing new
from the Commission, they are still working on the issue of
refinancing and the commission w~ll meet when the matter is resolved.
ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Shirley had nothing to report as
the Commiss~on had not met s~nce the last Council meet~ng.
PARK & RECREATION: Mr. Milbert reported that there had been a jo~nt
meeting with Minnetonka and a regular meeting. There will be some
~ncrease ~n fees next year. The ~ssue of the Recreation Department
taking on programs that are now being run by the school district or
another group was discussed. The decis~on was to look at each
proposal, one at a time, due to the Recreation DepartmentOs limited
funds. The former f~sh~ng dock at Shady Oak Lake was discussed.
Staff will research when and why it was removed.
CCDC:
in the
Mr. Redepenning reported about a request for a sign to be put
Olson-Pfieffer building informing the public that it is going
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CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: Mayor Lavin reported on a
Execut~ve Committee meet~ng (August 6 at 6:30 p.m.)
be a major rev~ew of the progress to date.
past and future
The meet~ng w~ll
Mayor Lavin reported on an apparent v~olation of a Conditional Use
Permit on the KSTP billboard on County Road 18. Staff will
investigate the situation and report back to Council. A request from
Hopkins Rotary to build a bandshell or gazebo in the downtown park was
referred to the Park Board. The possibility of a joint Council
meeting with the City of Minnetonka was discussed. City Manager Rapp
will see if such a meeting is des~red.
Mr. Milbert reported a concern with chemical (i.e. fertilizer)
treatement of lawns. Staff w~ll research the issue.
City Manager Rapp reported on a request to use the Downtown Park to
launch/land a hot air balloon. This request was denied. The garbage
collection was discussed. A newsletter w~ll be sent out informing
residents of routes, 90 gallon conversions, etc.
Mr. Milbert brought up the issue of park~ng on the s~dewalk at Hopk~ns
Park Plaza. Staff is working on this.
x. ADJOURNMENT:
M\. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenn~ng seconded the motion to adjourn.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning,
Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mayor Lav~n, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Ellen Lav~n, Mayor
Clerk/Assessor
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