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MINUTES , MINUTES - HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING of DECEMBER 17, 1985 -. A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 17, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Hopkins, Minnesota. Present were Mayor Lavin, Redepenning, and Shirley. Renne, Strojan, Anderson, Attorney, Miller. Council members: Milbert, Anderson, Also present were Staff Members, Rapp, Beecher, Magdal, Strawn, Peterson, and City I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3, 1985 MEETING Mr. Anderson pointed out that under VI g., the word "unanimously" should be deleted. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the minutes as amended. 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. III. APPROVAL OF PRELIST # 728 Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve prelist # 728 in the amount of $336,980.15. 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. IV. APPROVAL OF MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS (37 - 109) Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the license applications (37-109). 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. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL - INDUSTRIAL BONDS - PITT ROLFE PROJECT .. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution # 85-3233 "Resolution of the City of Hopkins providing for approval of the issuance and making of a commercial development revenue note pursuant to the internal revenue code and chapter 474, Minnesota statutes, the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act, to provide funds to be reloaned to Rolfe Properties, Inc. for a project as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.02, subdivision la. and approving collateral documents". 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. RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF REZONING OF FORMER "MOLINE" PROPERTY Staff prepared a resolution making findings of fact for the approval of rezoning the above property from I-I Industrial to R-4 Residential. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution # 85-3237 making findings of fact for the approval of rezoning the "Moline" property. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. Consider first reading -Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Moline Property) Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve Ordinance # 85-557, "An Ordinance amending that part of Hopkins Zoning Ordinance #427 pertaining to and changing the zoning" 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. . c. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion adopting Resolution # 85-3238 amending the Comprehensive Plan to agree with the zoning change above. 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. REQUEST FOR ASSESSMENT OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM - HOPKINS HOUSE. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution # 85-3234 ordering in a sprinkler system and assessing the charges to the Hopkins House. 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. b. CONSIDER BID REDEVELOPMENT BONDS AWARD GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY Mr. Burggraff of Evensen Dodge, Inc.presented Council with a tabulation of the bids for the sale of $5,330,000 in General Obligation Temporary Bonds (Series 1985A) and $2,775,000 in General Obligation Temporary Redevelopment Bonds (Series 1985 B) . Low bidder was Chemical Bank, New York Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution # 85-3229 awarding the sale of $5,330,000 General Obligation Temporary Redevelopment Bonds" Series 1985A, fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment to Chemical Bank in New York, New York, the low bidder.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 Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution # 85-3230 awarding the sale of $2,775,000 General Obligation Temporary Redevelopment Bonds, Series 1985B, fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment to Chemical Bank in New York, New York, the low bidder. 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. d. CONSIDER FIRE DEPT. PURCHASE REQUEST OF EXTRACTOR TOOL The Fire Department requested Council approval to purchase a "rescue extractor" tool with the money which was originally slated for the repair of Engine 7. The Fire Chief pointed out that, at the present time, it is necessary to borrow this tool from adjacent communities when it is needed to extract a victim from an accident. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the request and finance it as requested by the Fire Department, delaying the repair of Engine 7 to 1987. 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. PARKING LEASE REQUEST - WALSER CORPORATION The Walser Company requested the purchase of 100 parking permits for the overnight storage of new vehicles in the City "permit" parking lot between 11th and 8th Avenues along County Road 3. The permit fee would be $4.00 per month per car. The Company would lease 100 spaces in this lot for 1 year with either party able to cancel on two month's notice. Walser Company would maintain their portion of the lot and be liable for their cars while in storage. No sales activity or advertising would be done on this site. . I . 9 . Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the leasing of this lot to Walser Company as stipulated above. 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. f. ADVISORY BOARD TO DEAL WITH LIQUOR ISSUES City staff met with the Liquor Dealers Association to determine the best way to deal with liquor issues, such as sale to minors, etc. As a result of these meetings, suggestions were received from James Schaefer, a consultant who deals with alcohol/hospitality issues. He suggested the establishment of an advisory board composed of individuals from the area with interest and experience in alcohol, public safety and hospitality matters. He further suggested that the advisory board be selected jointly by the City Council, the liquor dealers, and the business community at large. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion follow the suggestions of the consultant and establish an advisory board and have the City Manager pursue the necessary steps to accomplish this. 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. AMENDMENTS TO THE CABLE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT- FIRST AMENDMENT While preparing the 1986 determined that one of from each community, was The Council was asked to budget for the Cable Commission it was the revenue items, an equal payment of $2,500 not identified in the joint powers agreement. amend the agreement to include this item. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the first amendment to the joint powers agreement. 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. h. STREET LIGHT REQUEST - 38 - 6th Avenue South - A request was received to install a street light on 6th Avenue South in the vicinity of 38-6th Avenue South. The City Engineer recommended that Council consider installing a street light based on a need for additional lighting in that block. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr Shirley seconded the motion to continue this item to the next Council meeting to allow the adjacent neighbors to be notified of the intention to install this street light. 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. i. AGREEMENT - HOPKINS/MINNETONKA-JOINT RECREATION PROGRAM A proposed agreement between Hopkins and Minnetonka for the recreation program was presented to the Council. The Park Board recommended acceptance of the agreement, with clarification in section 1 applying to changes in the number of appointees for each community, as described in the last line of the section, and how that relates to the split of administrative costs as explained in section 2. The City Manager added language to clarify the meaning of the last line of Section 2. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept the Agreement to include the new language in the last line of Section 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. 1- j. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS . The list of applicants (#31 thru 35) was presented to the Council. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the licenses (#31 thru 35). 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. k. SET MEETING DATE - SALLY OLSON, STATE REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning meeting date for January 7 at 6:30 p.m. to meet with Representative Sally Olson A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, motion carried unanimously. seconded the motion to set the for a Council Workshop session to discuss future legislation. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The 1. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CONTRACTOR LICENSE Staff felt that there was a need to relates to an individual working on occupied by the individual. clarify Ordinance 82-506 as a structure which is owned and Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the first reading of of Ordinance 85-558 amending Ordinance 82-506. 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. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 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, ~~. Jean Kaedin~ COUNCILMEMBERS; ELLEN LAVIN, MAYOR .