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COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1987
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The regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on July 7,
1987 in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers: Redepenning, Kritzler and
Anderson. Councilmember Shirley was absent. Also present were City
staff: Genellie, Mielke, Kerrigan, and City Attorney Miller.
APPOINTMENT TO HRA BOARD
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7 p. m. in order to take
action on the above appointment.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to appoint
Charles Kritzler to the HRA Board. The motion carried unanimously.
After this action was taken, the Council meeting was recessed until
7:30 p.m.
I. Mayor Milbert call the regular Council meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
• II. Councilmember Redepenning welcomed the new Mayor, Don Milbert and
the newly elected Councilmembers: Bob Anderson and Chuck Kritzler.
III. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Milbert read a resolution recognizing Elrue Dunsmore for his
more than 25 years of service to the City of Hopkins.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes of the June 15 Work Session and June 16
Council meeting.
2. Approval of disbursements, prelist # 767
3. Approval of misc. license applications
4. Final payment - water tower painting
5. Award contract to Lessard -Nyren Utilities for storm sewers -
Interlachen/Oaks.
6. Award contract to Bury & Carlson for reconstruction of City
parking lot 200.
7. Appointment of Charles Kritzler to the HRA Board
8. Resolution authorizing transfer of State Aid Funds for bridge over
Minnehaha Creek on County Road 73
9. Appointment of Bernard Jacob Architects for City Hall space study.
After Mr. Anderson pointed out that at the June 15th meeting the
minutes should read that the Council moved to the Conference Room
instead of the Community Room, Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with
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the change in the June 15 minutes as noted. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. APPEARANCE
Mr. Paul LaBounty appeared before the Council to report problems with
the contractors at the R. L. Johnson construction site. He stated
that the dust from the site has blown into their homes and that the
large trucks are using the residential streets and not obeying the
stop signs.
Mayor Milbert asked them to call the police whenever they see
infractions of the law. He explained that in any construction there
will be some dust and an unusual amount of noise.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION ON CONTINUATION OF A VARIANCE FOR
525 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH
Last year the Zoning & Planning Commission and the City Council
recommended the approval of continuance to allow the home of Roberto
and Peggy Hammeken at 525 Seventh Avenue South to remain a triplex for
one year. Since last year the Hammekens have started legal
proceedings against the realtors. Hammenken has requested that the
variance be continued until the legal proceedings are over. A hearing
is scheduled for September and they will keep the City informed of the
action.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the continuance of the variance for one year. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
b. VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ALL SIGNAGE AT
1007 - 1021 EXCELSIOR AVENUE EAST
Hopkins Commerce Center requested a variance of 66 square feet of sign
area on the existing strip mall at 1007 - 1021 Excelsior Avenue East.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution number 87 -62 approving the variance for signs. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PLACE SIGN FIVE FEET FROM CURB
At 1007 -1021 EXCELSIOR AVENUE EAST
The applicant, Hopkins Commerce Center, is requesting a Conditional
Use Permit to place a pylon sign with a 5 foot setback. The ordinance
required a 10 foot setback for a side yard abutting a state or county
road.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 87 -63 approving the Conditional Use Permit with the
condition that a sign permit is secured and electrical inspector
approves the sign. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
d. TWO DAY 3.2 BEER LICENSE - ELKS CLUB
The Elks Club applied for a 3.2 beer license for .the raspberry
festival to permit them to serve 3.2 beer between the hours of 12 p.m.
and 8 p.m. on Saturday July 18th and between the hours of 12 p.m. and
7 p.m. on July 19th.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye;
Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
e. PETITION FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM - HOPKINS BOWL
The present owners of the Hopkins Bowl, H & M Properties, presented a
petition for a sprinkler system for their present building and for a
proposed addition. The petitions would have the system installed and
wish to have the costs assessed after completion and acceptance.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution 87 -66 ordering the improvements with the condition that
the project is approved by the Fire Marshal. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
h. APPROVAL OF SECRETARY FOR THE INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
Because of an unusual amount of activity in the Inspections Department
this year, staff requested authorization from Council for the addition
of a part -time temporary secretarial position for the Inspections
Department to be reviewed again in 12 months..
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
authorize adding a position of part -time temporary secretary for the
Inspections Department to be reviewed in one year. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Milbert proposed the following Council appointments.
Bob Anderson - Zoning & Planning Commission
Chuck Redepenning —Park Board
Park & Recreation Board
Chuck Kritzler Cable Commission
g. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Milbert requested the reappointment of Suzanne Brandon, Doug
Denny, and Michael McGlennon to the Zoning and Planning Commission for
another term to expire 6/30/1989.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to accept
the reappointments as requested. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
f. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK BOARD
Mayor Milbert requested the appointment of Marcia Taubr, 10 Manitoba
Road, to the Park Board for a term to expire 6/30/89.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
the appointment as requested. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
g. REFERRALS TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE
City staff asked that three items be referred to the Parking Committee
for study and recommendation. They are as follows:
1. Possible construction of a parking deck over the existing parking
area from NorWest Bank to the alley and between llth and 10th Avenues
2. A two -hour parking limit along 12th Avenue South which was
proposed to be all day parking by the Committee.
3. Reconsider angle parking along 10th Avenue between Maisntreet and
First Street South.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to refer
these items to the Parking Committee. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
h. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
COMMISSIONS /BOARDS
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Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Kritzler seconded the motion to accept
the appointments of the Mayor. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Kritzler seconded the motion to adjourn
the meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye;
Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Kaeding, Secy.
ATTEST:
Donald J. Milbert, Mayor
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