10-04-1988A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October
4, 1988 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff members
Rapp, Geneliie, Mielke, Therkelsen, Thiel, Johnson, Schedler and
City Attorney Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the September 20, 1988 regular meeting minutes.
2. Approval of disbursements, Prelist #797
3. Approval of miscellaneous licenses
4. Authorize preparation of specs - Asbestos removal - City
Hall
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
(a) Staff recommended approval of the 1989 proposed budget.
Steve Barbario made an appearance to request a donation from the
City of Hopkins for the Childrens Play House. He requested
$2, 500. Councilmember Shirley moved to adopt the 1989 budget
including an additional $32,700 for an additional police officer
and equipmentd maintenance software. By approving this budget
the donation to the Childrens Play House is included in this
budget. Councilmember Anderson seconded this motion.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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(b) CONSIDER ACTION - ADOPTION OF TAX LEVY - $2,643,745
After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt the levy
in the amount of $2,643,745.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - 2nd READING ORDINANCE 88 -620 - ADAMS
STREET VACATION
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded
the motion to adopt Ordinance 88 -620 for second reading and order
published.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION — CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION LIQUOR LICENSE
ORDINANCE
David Teclaw, Don Nelson and Dr. Stephen Swenson appeared before
Council to discuss the need for the City to have equal and fair
penalties for all violaters of liquor infractions. The Council
called on City Attorney Jerre Miller for an opinion on the
proposed changes. Mr. Miller said he would be very uncomfortable
with several of the proposed revisions. After a long discussion
the Council asked for a work session with the Chemical Health
Commission and the Council. Item A will be held over until a
time and meeting can be arranged.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - PUBLIC SAFETY /LOCAL GOVERNMENT RADIO
SYSTEM
Staff recommended adoption of the motion to advertise for bids
for the construction of a public safety /local government radio
system. Gary Therkelsen was present to answer questions.
Councilmember Anderson had questions concerning the delay in
getting this project off the ground. Councilmember Shirley
requested information concerning the additional costs of this
project. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt the motion
to advertise for bids for the construction of a public
safety /local government radio system
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVAL OF 5 YEAR CIP
Staff recommended Council move to accept the proposed Five Year
Capital Improvement Plan and order a public hearing for November
1, 1988. Adoption of this motion will allow a process of public
review of the proposed five year plan.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to adopt the motion to approve the Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan and order a public hearing for November 1, 1988.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDER ACTION —FIRST READING - SIGN SETBACK ORDINANCE
Staff recommended approval of the ordinance to change various
sign setbacks to provide more realistic setbacks.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 88 -621 amending zoning
ordinance 570.23 for first reading.
Councilmember Redepenning,_ Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, .Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - APPOINTMENT OF RECYCLING COORDINATOR
Staff recommended that Council authorize the funding of a full
time recycling coordinator for a period not to exceed December
31, 1989.
Jon Thiel explained to council that continuation of a full time
recycling coordinator will allow the City to accomplish the
various tasks needed to develop a successful recycling program.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to authorize the funding of a full time
recycling coordinator for a period not to exceed December 31,
1989.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye, Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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(f) CONSIDER ACTION - PSO /DISPATCH 1988 CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Staff Recommended approval of the Public Safety Officer /Dispatch
Contract for 1988 as presented.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the Public Safety Officer /Dispatch
Contract for 1988 as presented.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDER ACTION - AMM /LMC REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION TO
PROPERTY TAX PROJECT
Staff recommended approval of a $1,000 contribution from
contingency funds. This action will confirm the City of Hopkins'
participation along with many other cities throughout the State
to support a $185,000 computer data update necessary to develop a
detailed property tax reform proposal for the 1989 Legislature.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded
the motion to approve a contribution of $1,000 to the AMM /LMC for
the property tax project.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(h) CONSIDER ACTION —AWARD CONTRACT - UNDERGROUND UTILITY
INSTALLATION
Staff recommended the award for the underground utility
installation be awarded to Ridgedale Electric in the amount of
$53,436. This award will allow undergrounding of utilities in
the alley south o Mainstreet between 9th and llth Avenues and
connection to the building.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to approve awarding of the contract to
Ridgedale Electric in the amount of $53,436.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(i) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD CONTRACT - CITY HALL RENOVATIONS
Staff recommended the award of the City Hall renovations to
Penner Developments in the amount of $653,000. Penner
Development was low bidder meeting spec.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve the awarding of the renovation of the lower
level of Hopkins City Hall to Penner Development in the amount of
$653,000.
VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES /COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Redepenning told the Council that the Hopkins
Business Group is moving ahead and will be holding meetings on
the 6th and 20th of October. The first meeting will be held at
Hopkins City Hall.
Mayor Milbert told Council about the activities at the Eisenhower
Community Center and how great it is to see the students back in
school.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepennig moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion was adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gisborne
Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST
Donald J. Milbert, Mayor
Councilmembers: