1983 MINUTES
Mayor Miller and Councilpersons Milbert and Anderson were sworn in before the meeting,
for the beginning of a new term.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota was held on
Tuesday July 5, 1983 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 p.m.
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Present were Mayor Miller, Councilmembers Milbert, Shirley and Anderson. Mrs. Lavin
was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager, Craig; City Engineer,
Strojan; City Clerk, Renne; Community Development Director, Kerrigan; Public Works
Operations Director, Beecher; Water & Sewer Superintendent, Lauseng; Housing inspector,
Opitz; Traffic Services Superintendent, Cooper; Fire Marshal, Magdal; and City Attorney
Vesely.
At the beginning of the meeting, Fire Chief Petersen conducted a slide presentation
of a recent fire in Hopkins, which, without the work of an excellent volunteer fire
department crew, could have been disastrous. Members of the volunteer fire depart-
ment were in attendance, and the Council thanked them for their excellent work.
MINlITE S :
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the June 21, 1983 meeting. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously. Mr. Anderson did not vote, as he was not
present at that meeting. This was Mr. Anderson's first meeting of
his term of office.
LICENSES:
Additional miscellaneous 1983 License Applications (list attached)
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ACTION:
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
licenses # 335 through # 350.A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
License # 351 - Auto Finders, 909 Excelsior Avenue East
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Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
the class "A" motor vehicle dealers license. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Item: 83-90
3.2 Beer License (on sale) requested by John P. Lynch Jr. dba
"The Block House"
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to deny
the license based on the police report.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert,
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
ACTION:
BILLS:
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve
and authorize for payment the expenditures dated July 5, 1983,
warrant 668 in the amount of $323,647.09. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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BID: "
Parking lot reconstruction - 10th Avenue North
ACTION:
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to accept the
recommendation of staff and award the contract to the low bidder, Concrete
Curb Company. (bid was $92,802.00) . A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
BID:
Property - West side Shady Oak Lake
ACTION:
The Council discussed the bid of Clayton L. Miller, Bruce A. Kociemba
and Phil R. Sandin in the amount of $285,000. Mr. Clayton Miller
informed the Council on the plans for terms of payment. After
a five minute recess, the Mayor informed the bidders that the Councll
would accept their bid, but it could not be formally accepted until
the necessary legal papers were drawn. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr.
Shirley seconded the motion to continue this item until the necessary
legal documents are drawn (on or before the 15th of July). A poll of
the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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" Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 5, 1983"
Item 83-35a
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Item 83-72
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AGREEMENT:
Item: 83:76
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Item: 83-79
Item: 83-85
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ACTION:
Resolution No. 83 - 3078 B denying a variance to allow housing units
within the Pines Mobile Home Community which exceed the width
specified in Ordinance 427.33 (1).
Mayor Miller moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to not adopt
Resolution No. 83-3078B. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller,
Aye.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
resolution No. 83- 3078A approving a variance to allow housing
units within the Pines Mobile Home Community which exceed the
width specified in Ordinance 427.33 (1), contingent upon an
agreement being signed by the Pines and the City. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Recommendation from Z & P to deny an application by Sixth Avenue
Partnership for a variance for front and side yard requirements
for an addition to the existing building at 5 - 6th Avenue South.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mayor Miller seconded the motion to continue
this item to the next meeting while the applicants work with staff
to work up alternative plans. A poll of the vote was as follows
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to reconsider
the agreement between the City and the Pines Mobile Home Community.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Miller moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to
authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to sign the
proposed agreement,if there are no changes,as soon as the Pines
has signed and at this time allow Mr. Anderson to move into his
trailer. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
Recommendation by Z & p for denial of an application by U-Haul
Company of Mn for a variance to locate a propane tank in the
front yard setback at 502 East Excelsior Avenue.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept
the recommendation of Z & P and deny the application. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye;
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye; The motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 83-524 " AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER OF HOPKINS
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE HOPKINS CHARTER COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO
M.S.A. CHAPTER 410.12, SUBD. 7"
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to continue
this item to the next meetlng, or until all 5 members are present.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
Engineers report regarding the request for "No Parking" sign in front
of 1214 - 1st Street South.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to accept the
recommendation of the engineer and put up a "No Parking " sign at
this address. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion
~arried unanimously.
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Item: 83-86
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Item: 83-91
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ITEM 83-93
ACTION:
"Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 5, 1983"
Request for license for (2) vending machines, (5) pin ball machines
(8) amusement devices (1-6) pool tables by Thaddeus Jamison for
transfer of ownership of Gizmo's.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
the application. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson,
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No 83-3084 "RESOLUTION SETTING POLICW.FOR MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES USING PERSONAL VEHICLES"
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to
adopt the resolution. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Acquisition of 15 - 8th Avenue North
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion
to adopt Resolution No. 83-3086 approving the acquisition.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 83-3085 "RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS"
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No 83-3085. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Recommendation by Z & P to deny the vacation of Milwaukee Street
lying between the East right-of-way of Washington Avenue and the
West right-of-way line of Monroe Avenue South.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to deny
the vacation of Milwaukee Street. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Recommendation from Z & P to approve Waiver of the Platting
Requirements to subdivide the property at 19 Loring Road, subject
to providing the necessary legal description satisfactory to
staff and registrar.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept
the recommendation from Z & P and approve the Waiver of Platting
subject to providing the necessary legal description satisfactory
to staff and registrar. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 83-525 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT PART OF THE HOPKINS
ZONING ORDINANCE NO 427 PERTAINING TO CHILDREN'S NURSERY DAY CARE
USE".
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept
this ordinance for first reading. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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Item: 83-94
Engineer's report on removal of stop signs in the Hobby Acres
area
ACTION:
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to
accept the recommendation of city staff and order the
removal of the signs as shown on attached map. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Item: 83-95
Well #6 Breakdown
ACTION:
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to authorize
the repair of Well #6. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor Miller,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Item: 83-96
Lease 1/2 acre landfill property - Roque Swenson
ACTION:
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seco~ded the motion to authorize
Mayor and City Manager to sign the lease. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye: Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Item: 83-97
Resolution # 83-3087 ~A RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE
BY REMOVING CERTAIN INFECTED ELM AND/OR OAK TREES IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF HOPKINS" (setting hearing for August 2, 1983)
ACTION:
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
resolution # 83-3087. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mayor
Miller, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Item
83-98
Request by Community Camp Project for Youth for approval to palnt
house numbers on city curbs during the summer.
ACTION:
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to deny
the request. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Miller, Nay. The
motion carried.
Mayor Miller informed the Council that he would like to set up an activity item for
each month. The first month would be: (1) in August to make all the appointments
(2) in September to concentrate on creative financing and the budget process,
(3) in October, set up a long range planning session -- a work session (4) in
November, discuss the legal situations and (5) in December perhaps have a review.
The Mayor appointed Don Milbert as the Council representative on the Zoning &
Planning Commission, Jim Shirley as City representative on the School District
Community Services Board, Bob Anderson as Council repres~ntative to the Park
Board and to the Park & Recreation Board and Ellen Lavin as Council..representative
on the Omnibus Committee.
Frank Snyder appeared before the CQuncil to inquire about the status of his request
for an air conditioner for the Community Center. He was informed that his request
has been referred to the Park Board, and would undoubtedly be on their agenda for
the next meeting (July 18).
Mr. Shirley moved and Mayor Miller seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion
carried.
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Robert F. Mil er, Mayo-r
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