08-19-1986 MInutes
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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A regular meetlng of the Clty Council of the Clty of Hopkins was held at 7:30
p.m. on August 19, 1986 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were Mayor Lavin, Councl1 members: Milbert, Anderson, Redepenning and
Shlrley. Also present were City Staff members: Genellie, Renne, G. Anderson,
Kerrigan and City Attorney Miller.
I. Mayor Lavin called the meetlng to order at 8:25 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 5, 1986 MEETING
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
the August 5, 1986 meetlng. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motlon carrled
unanimously. Mr. Redepennlng dld not vote, as he had not attended the August
5th meeting.
~ III. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST # 745
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
dlsbursements on prelist # 745 ln the amount of $192,635.55. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Redepennlng, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shlrley, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavln, Aye. The motion carried unanlmously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Mr. Anderson
applications
Redepenning,
Lavln, Aye.
moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the 11cense
listed (#344 - 351). A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
The motion carried unanimously.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. SECOND READING OF GOLF COURSE ORDINANCE
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Mr.c Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve Ordlnance #
86-564 (Golf Cart Ordinance) for second reading and order published. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepennlng, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shlrley,
Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavln, Aye. The motion carrled unanimously.
b. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 86-565 "AMENDING HOPKINS ZONING ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING WASTE FACILITIES WITHIN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS"
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepennlng seconded the motion to approve Ordinance
86-565 for second readlng and order published. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motlon carried unanlmously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO HRA
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b.
CLUB.
APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE WINE AND DANCE HALL LICENSE - MEDALIST SPORTS
Mr. Jim Simon and John Schwartzman, representing the Medalist Sports Club,
stated that they are now promoting the social side of their club and want a wine
license. They also intend to have Saturday night dances for members and their
guests (15 years and over). There would be no alcoholic beverages served at
these dances.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
application for license. 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. FINAL PLAT - OAKWOOD HILLS DEVELOPMENT
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The preliminary plat was approved on April 1, 1986. The only change to the plat
since that time was a jog to the west which will include the tennis courts.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the final plat
and adopt Resolution No. 86-69 making findings of fact and approving the final
plat. 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. FARVUE/NAEGELE BILLBOARD
On June 18, 1985, FarVue Company was granted a variance to erect a billboard 15
feet over the maximum allowable height. The City Council granted the variance
with several conditions. One of the conditions was that the variance would b
tied to the length of the contract/lease executed between Hubbard Broadcasting
and Mr. William Ryerse, of Millwork, Inc. Subsequently the sign was purchased
from FarVue by Naegele, Inc. Naegele, Inc. is now aSking that the conditions of
the variance be changed.
There was no one at the meeting to represent Naegele.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item
to the meeting of September 2, 1986. 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. RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF CONTROLLING INTEREST IN CITY'S
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
Rogers has completed their refinancing plan, the Southwest Cable Commission has
completed its independent financial review, and the Commission has given final
approval to Roger's request for transfer of ownership and debt financing.
Resolution Number 86-49 "Resolution giving final approval to a transfer of
controlling interest in City's Cable Television Franchise" was presented to the
Council for approval.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Resolution
I 86-49. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Ave: Mr. Anderson. Avp! M~vn~ T~uin ftuo ~~o __.~__ ____~_~
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f. TWINWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR $200 CONTRIBUTION FOR
DEVELOPMENT EXPO
The City received a letter from the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce indlcatlng that
they wl11 hold a "Development ExpO" on September 24th. The purpose of the expo
lS to feature aval1able land, office, industrial, warehouse, and retail space
wlthin the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce elght cities. In additlon to prlvate
developer's booths, the Chamber is offering space to each of the citles as a way
of promotion thelr communlty. They would like the cities to donate $200 to
offset expenses connected with the operation of their display booths.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to request that the CCDC
pay the $200 contribution to the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. 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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g. AGREEMENT WITH MINNETONKA - 4TH STREET NORTH PROJECT
In prevlous meetings the distrlbutlon of the costs involved in the 4th Street
North project were determlned. The final agreement was presented to Council for
authorlzation for the Mayor and Clty Manager to sign.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepennlng seconded the motlon to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Ml1bert, Aye; Mr. Shlrley, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavln, Aye. The motion carried unanlmously.
h. JAYCEE'S REQUEST REGARDING RAILROAD DEPOT.
The Jaycees are consldering renovatlng the Hopkins Railroad depot as a slte for
Jaycee meetings and other clvic actlvitles. Recently they requested that the
City consider allowing them to acquire and move the depot to another site,
speclflcally on public property.
Council discussed the matter and felt that the City should pursue getting
hlstorlcal deslgnation for the statlon. The statlon would need to remain where
it is to have any hlstorical slgnificance.
No formal action was taken.
i. BUDGET WORKSESSION
Mr. Redepennlng moved and Mr. Ml1bert seconded the
workseSSlon on September 8th at 6:30 p. m. A poll of
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Ml1bert, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Mayor Lavln, Aye. The motlon carrled unanimously.
motlon to hold a budget
the vote was as follows:
Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
REPORT: CCDC
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He also stated that the HMP group is bUllding a stronger organizatlon and have
incorporated some innovative ideas for Heritage Days that should please
everyone. Heritage Days is scheduled for September 12th and l3th.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn the
meeting. The motion carrled unanimously. The meetlng adjourned at 9:25.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jean Kaedlng, Secy.
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