09-02-1986 Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 2. 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hopkins was
held at 7:30 p.m. on September 2, 1986 in the Council Chambers of
Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Lavin,
Redepenning and Shirley.
Rapp, Kerrigan, Lauseng,
and Prosecuting Attorney,
Council members: Milbert, Anderson,
Also present were City staff members:
Thiel, Mielke, G. Anderson, E. Johnson
Steiner.
I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Proclamations
a. The week of September 17th
"Constitution Week".
23rd was proclaimed
b. September 17,1986 was declared United Way's "Salute to
Small Business" day.
III. POLICE COMMENDATION
STEVEN MARIO was commended by the Council and the Chief of Police
for his meritorious action in aiding the police in the
apprehension of a hit and run driver who was involved in an
accident at County Road 3 and 11th Avenue South.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1986 MEETING
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of the August 19, 1986 meeting, as presented. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Ay ;
Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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V. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST # 746
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
approve payment of disbursements listed on prelist # 746 in the
amount of $321,590.17. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Mr. And rson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve
the license applications listed (/J353 - #361). A poll of th
vot was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Milbert, Ay ; Mr. Red p nning, Ay ; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
VII. HEARING - MODIFICATION /J4 OF THE FINANCING PLAN FOR THE
ORIGINAL HOPKINS CBD REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT (NORTH
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 1 86-54 to approve Modification 14 to the Hopkins CBD
Redevelopment Tax Increment District. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
a. FARVUE/NAEGELE BILLBOARD
On June 18, 1985, Farvue Company was granted a variance to erect
a billboard 15 feet over the maximum allowable height, with the
following conditions:
(1) That the proposed advertising sign will be a backlighted
sign, and will be limited to copy promoting the KSTP-AM radio
stations and its programming. (2) That the Variance and permit
granted can be tied to the length of the contract/lease executed
between HubbardBroadcasting and Mr William Ryerse, of Millwork,
Inc. . (3) That Hubbard Broadcasting will provide a directional
arrow and the City name (Hopkins) attached in an aesthetically
pleasing manner, to its sign structure at the proposed site. (4)
That the company work with the City staff to determine the height
of the sign, which would be a minimum height at which the sign
can be read.
Since the granting of the Variance and subsequent construction of
the billboard, Naegele acquired the sign from FarVue Outdoor
Advertising. Naegele solicited other advertisers for the
billboard and erected an advertisement other than KSTP. The City
received a letter from Michael Cronin, a representative of
Na gele, requesting that the present sign be allowed to remain
while the Council deliberates a change in the variance
stipulations.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to allow
th sign to remain, while Naegele applies for a new variance. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Ay; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Ay.
The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
a. 3.2 BEER LICENSE - JAYCEES FOR HERITAGE DAYS
The Jaycees applied for a 3.2 beer license to be used in
conjunction with Heritage Days on S ptember 12th & 13th.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
the application for a 3.2 beer license. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Ay ; Mr. Redepenning, Ay ; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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b. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - W. PITT ROLFE 2ND AVENUE SOUTH
& 7TH STREET
A Conditional Use Permit was granted to W. Pitt Rolfe in 1984.
The planned project has not yet been accomplished. Mr. Rolf
requested and received a one year extension in 1985. He applied
for a new Conditional Use Permit for the same project.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
adopt Resolution No.86-51 granting the Conditional Use Permit. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
c. PARKING VARIANCE - R. L. JOHNSON INVESTMENT COMPANY
This Variance was sought in conjunction with a development plan
for Fifth Street South and Seventh Street. The Variance would
allow parking in the front yard setback.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to Adopt
Resolution 86-52 granting the Variance. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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COMPANY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
R. L. JOHNSON INVESTMENT
R. L. Johnson In vestment Company applied for a Conditional Use
Permit to construct an office warehouse at Fifth Street South and
Seventh Avenue South.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
adopt Resolution I 86-53 granting the Conditional Use Permit. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr..Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
e. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE # 86-566 "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 427. 06 PERTAINING TO NON-CONFORMING USES
AND NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES".
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve
Ordinance 86-566 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
f. SPRINKLING SYSTEM - HOPKINS HOUSE
A petition was received from Hopkins House 4, Inc. asking the
City to assess the cost of a sprinkling system to be installed in
the Madiera Restaurant dining area.
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
adopt Resolution 1 86-56 ordering improvements of an installation
of a sprinkler system to be assessed to Hopkins House 4, Inc. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
g. PARTIAL PAYMENT 13 PAINTING OF WATER TOWER
A bill for partial payment 13 in the amount of $84,890.00 was
presented to the Council for their approval.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve
payment of partial payment 13. A poll of the vote was as follow:
Mr Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
h. CHANGE ORDER - BLAKE WATER TOWER
After the problems on the Moline tower were discovered and Change
Order 11 was approved, AEC Engineers were contracted to inspect
the Blake Tower prior to commencing work. AEC Engineers found
that many repairs needed to be made on both the interior and
ext rior of the tower prior to painting. These repairs were not
anticipated when the request for bid was given. AEC Engineering
also recommended that the entire exterior of the tower be
sandblasted and repainted with he new Alkyd paint system
specified for the column supports and the wet riser.
Ford Tank & Painting Co. Inc. submitted a quote of $75,000 for
the extra work with a payment of $60,000 to be deferred to March
1,1987.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to issue a
change order to contract the Ford Tank & Painting Company to
perform the additional work as recommended by AEC Engineers at
the price quoted. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
i. SIGNING & STRIPING ALLEY BEHIND LAKE STREET N. E.
This alley has had a history of problems with snowplowing access
and garbage pickups due to parked vehicles, junk cars and its
"dead end" configuration.
The Public Works department requested approval to stripe the
alley and post no parking signs in various places.
Mr. Milb rt moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to delay
action on this item until the residents living in the area have
been notified and have had a chance to respond. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
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j. FUNDS FOR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION
The Hopkins Centennial Commission was created to plan and
coordinate the activities surrounding the anniversary of the
founding of the City of Hopkins. It is anticipated that most of
the funds needed for these activities will come from donations.
However, the Commission requested some "seed" money from the City
in order to buy stationary and pay for postage to mail letters
to solicit funds. They estimated that a sum of $3,400 should get
them started.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to advance
$3,400 to the Centennial Commission for stationary and postag .
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
k. MALL RELATED PROBLEMS
Staff suggested to Council that programs and meetings be set up
to involve the business community and Hopkins' residents in
dealing with the problem of "cruisers" on the Mall. The
consensus of the Council was that this suggestion should b
tried. No formal action was taken.
L. TIME LIMIT REGULATIONS ON PARKING
A request was received from CCDC to waive parking time limit
regulations on Saturday September 13 to enable those attending
the Heritage Days Fesitival to park for a longer time period in
City parking lots.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to
gran t the request. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
M. SKATEBOARD RAMPS
A question was brought up regarding the regulation of skateboard
ramps in the City of Hopkins.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to
refer the matter of skateboard ramps in a residential area to the
Zoning & Planning Commission for possible change in the zoning
ordinance to regulate this type of structure. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
ad journ the meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jean Kaeding, Secy.
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