11-05-1986 Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5. 1986
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hopkins was held at 7:30 p.m.
on November 5, 1986 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: ShJ.rley, Milbert, Anderson, Redepenning
and Shirley. Also present were City Staff members: Rapp, Renne, Kerrigan,
Genellie, Mielke, G. Anderson, and City Attorney Miller.
I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Mr. Milbert, acting on behalf of the Council,
congratulated Mayor Lavin for receiving the TwinWest .
Chamber of Commerce Karen Gibbs "Women of Achievement
Award" .
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 21,1986 MEETING
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Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
the October 21st meeting. 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 # 750
Mr. Anderson moved
disbursements listed
vote was as follows:
Anderson, Aye; Mayor
and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
on prelist #750 in the amount of $107,353.95. A poll of
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye;
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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V. APPROVAL OF MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS (386-392)
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the license
applications listed (386 - 392). A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Red penning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSFER OF CDBG FUNDS
The City received $107,633 for Year 11 of the CDBG Program. The money was earmarked
for the Housing Rehab Program. Federal regulations require that all of the funds be
contracted by the end of December. Staff has determined that there may be some of
these funds left over that will not be used for the Housing Rehab Program this year,
and suggested that the excess funds be transferred to the Community Center for
projects that need to be done there.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motJ.on to transfer the funds to
the Community Center project and get bids for the project, but not to award the bids
until the second meeting in December to be sure these funds are not needed for the
Housing Rehab Program. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye;
Mr. Milbert, Nay; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Nay; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried.
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 86-568
"Amending the Official Map of the City of Hopkins" for first reading and request
staff to to notify the School District that this ordinance will add Maetzold Field
to the map of protected areas. 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.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION ON FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE HOPKINS CODE OF
ORDINANCES
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. MJ.lbert seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 86-569
adopting the Hopkins Code of Ordinances, for the first readJ.ng. 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. CONSIDER ACTION ON CHANGES IN THE GAMBLING POLICY
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The City, at a previous meeting, established policies relative to charitable
gambling in the City of Hopkins. A t the October 21, 1986 meeting, staff proposed
changes to the charitable gambling policy which would allow certain types of
charitable organizations to lease an area in local liquor or other establishments to
sell pull-tabs. The item was continued to allow staff to refine the policy to
cover concerns of the Council.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to have the City Attorney
amend #8 dealing with the age of persons being allowed to buy pull-tabs, to change
the age limit from 21 to 18 in establishments where liquor is not sold, and to
delete #7 which stated that a person who is an active member of the association must
do the selling of the pull-tabs. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Nay; Mr. Shirley, Nay; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried.
c. GAMBLING REQUEST - RASPBERRY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
The applJ.cation was withdrawn by the applicant
At this point in the meeting, the Mayor requested that item K be moved up.
NEW BUSINESS
k. REPORT FROM LIQUOR ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Paul Slaton, Chairman of the Liquor Advisory Board and Dr. Jim Schaefer, a
liquor consultant, appeared before Council to report to them the actions of the
Liquor Advisory Board and present them with the following recommendations:
1. All license holders, including clubs and convenience or grocery stores will be
expected to belong to Licensed Intoxicating Beverage Dealers of Hopkins (LIBDOH).
2. A Chemical Health Commission is to be established.
3. Meeting would be conducted by LIBDOH, the Police Department and other
appropriate agencies to train, at a minimum, management and supervisory personnel
from each licensed establishment.
4. A cov nant for on-sale and off-sale dealers will be developed by LIBDOH and
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a. REQUEST BY CLAYTON MILLER FOR EXTENSION - PROPERTY PURCHASE.
Clayton purchase property from the City on the west side of Shady Oak Lake. He
appeared before the Council to request an extension on the payment of the balance
of his debt to the City.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to grant an extension for one
year wJ.th interest at 10%, with the provision that as each lot is released, all
accrued interest on the entire remaining balance is paid. A 360 day basis will be
used for computing interest. 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. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - EAST END BOTTLE HOUSE
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the liquor
license for the East End Bottle House, subject to verification of source of funds.
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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c. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - DENNIS MADDEN - BURSCH'S
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the liquor license
application for Bursch's. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye;
Mr. Hilbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
d. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE - BURSCHlS
This variance was approved at a previous meeting, subject to Dennis Madden owning
the establishment within one week. Because Mr. Madden did not take ownership within
that week, the variance was not valid. This item was then brought before Council
for approval after ownership was accomplished.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 86-74
approving the variance. 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. HANDICAPPED PARKING - MIZPAH CHURCH
Mizpah United Methodist Church located on the west side of 5th Avenue North just
south of Highway 7 and the Rosewood apartments requested the installation of
handicapped parking spaces on 5th Avenue North in front of their building.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the
installation of handicapped parking spaces in front of Mizpah Church, as recommended
by staff.
f. "NO PARKING" SIGNS AT TYLER AVENUE
The City placed "No Parking" signs on Tyler Avenue North for a period not to exceed
one year. Staff asked the Council to affirm the location of the present "No
Parking" signs and instruct staff to begin a study of the Tyler Avenue location with
an ultimate meeting of the property owners and Council to discuss the placement of
the sillns.
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PETITION FOR SIDEWALK ON NORTH SIDE OF CAMBRIDGE STREET, WEST OF TEXAS
Mr. Hilbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution
calling for an engineer's report. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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h. WAIVER OF PLATTING REQUIREMENTS - 2100 MAINSTREET
Johnson Enterprises, Inc. requested a waiver of platting requirements to divide the
lot at 2100 Mainstreet into two parcels. The Zoning & Planning Commission
recommended approval by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No.
86-73 approving the Waiver of Plat. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Hilbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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i. WAIVER OF PLATTING REQUIREMENTS - 100 FARMDALE ROAD
& 357 ALTHEA LANE
L. E. Johnson is proposing to acquire a portion of the property to the east of 100
Farmdale Road consisting of approximately 3327 square feet. After the split, th
property on Althea Lane will consist of 15,180 square feet and the applJ.cant's lot
will consist of 14,102 square feet. He applied for a waiver of platting
requirements in order to add property to the lot. The Zoning & Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval.
Mr. Hilbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 86-71
approving the Waiver of 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.
j. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 57 RENAISSANCE COURT
Elizabeth Harrison, 57 Renaissance Court applied for a conditional use permit to
allow a day care in her home.
The Zoning & Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 86-72
approving the Conditional Use Permit.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Hilbert, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
k. LIQUOR ADVISORY BOARD REPORT
This item was acted on earlier in the meetJ.ng.
I. CONCEPT REVIEW - 2012 MAINSTREET (PINES)
Mr. McHale, representing Ryan Construction, presented a concept plan for the area at
2012 Mainstreet. The construction would include a super market, a hardware store
and related retail uses.
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Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to deny the concept 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.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to direct the staff to
make a complete study of this site (2012 Mainstreet) to determine what would be
appropriate development. 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.
m. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Lavin recommended the appointment of Holly Ebel, 130 Ashley Road to replace
James Folk on the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
appointment. 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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n. BIDS ON HOP-A-RIDE CONTRACT
The following bids were received for the 1987 contract:
Town Taxi -------$1.50 per ride
Yellow Taxi------$1.69 per ride
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to award the contract to
the lowest bidder (Town Taxi). 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.
o. CHANGE IN COST OF HOP-A-RIDE TICKETS
Staff suggested that, since the bid has increased, Council should consider an
increase in the cost of Hop-a-ride tickets.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to increase the pric of
the tickets by five cents, making the cost for low income tickets 40 cents and 95
cents for other tickets. 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.
p. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALTERNATES TO CITY MANAGER IN HIS ABSENCE
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 86-70
designating alternates to the City Manager in his absence. The motion carried
unanimously.
q. TRAFFIC STUDY - 17TH & 1ST STREET NORTH
The ngin ering department studies traffic on this corner to determine if some sort
of traffic control was necessary. It was determined that traffic signals are not
warranted at this time but that multiway stop signs are warranted.
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R. CABLE COMMISSION RESOLUTION
The Southwest Cable Commission adopted a resolution presented by Rogers Cablesystems
which would allow Rogers to change the channel alignment for a trial period of one
year.
Dan Eckberg of the Hopkins School District appeared before the Council objecting to
the alignment of channels. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Redepenning mov d and
Mayor Lavin seconded the motion to take no action on the resolution. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Nay; Mr. Shirley, Nay; Mr.
Anderson, Nay; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion failed.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to reject the action that was
taken by the Cable Commission. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson,
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Nay; Mayor Lavin, Nay.
The motion carried.
s. SET DATE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH PARK BOARD
Staff requested that a date be set for a joint meeting with the Park Board to
discuss goals of the Community Center.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to set December 15 at 7:30
p.m. for a meeting with the Park Board. 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.
t. TOWING CONTRACT EXTENSION
Staff requested approval to extend the towing contract with Gary's Towing until
November 30, with the same terms as the existing contract.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the extension
of contract and authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign it. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Hilbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
u. SIDEWALK REQUEST - DALE LOMMEN - 811 MAINSTREET
Mr. Lommen, owner of the Little Blind Spot at 811 Mainstreet, has just completed
installation of a 6 inch water line which required demolition of the sidewalk
adjacent to the building. Because the sidewalk will have to be excavated and
replaced again next spring in conjunction with a walkway project adjacent to the
building, he is requesting approval to cover the excavated area with a blacktop
patch rather than the required concrete.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the request for
a blacktop patch. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr.
Hilbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
v. TRAFFIC STUDY - 2ND STREET N. E. & TYLER AVENUE NO.
Council requested that staff study the intersection at 2nd Stre t N. E. and Tyler
Avenue North for possible traffic control. The Engineering Department reported
that, as a result of their study, they would recommend that multiway stop signs at
this int rsectJ.on.
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w. SET MEETING TO REVIEW PARKING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff requested that the Council set a date for a meeting with the CCDC, Zoning &
Planning Commission, Parking Committee and Council, to review the recommendations of
the Parking Committee.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to set a meeting date of
November 17, at 7:30 p.m. for this meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Hilbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. 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.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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