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08-19-1986• • MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING A regular meeting of the City. Council of the City of Hopkins was held at 7:30 p.m. on August 29, 1986 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Mayor Lavin, Council members: Milbert, Anderson, Redepenning and Shirley. Also present were City Staff members: Genellie, Renne, G. Anderson, Kerrigan and City Attorney Miller. I. Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 5, 1986 MEETING Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the August 5, 1986 meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Redepenning did not vote, as he had not attended the August 5th meeting. III. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST # 745 Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the disbursements on prelist ## 745 in the amount of $192,635.55. 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 MISC. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the license applications listed ( #344 - 351). 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. • OLD BUSINESS a. SECOND READING OF GOLF COURSE ORDINANCE Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve Ordinance # 86 -564 (Golf Cart Ordinance) for second reading and order published. 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. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 86 -565 "AMENDING HOPKINS ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING WASTE FACILITIES WITHIN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS" Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 86 -565 for second reading and order published. 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. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY TO HRA Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 86 -50 conveying part of the abandoned Great Northern Railroad right -of- way in sections 24- 117 -22, 25- 117 -22 to the HRA. 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. • • • CLUB. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 b. APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE WINE AND DANCE HALL LICENSE - MEDALIST SPORTS Mr. Jim Simon and John Schwartzman, representing the Medalist Sports Club, stated that they are now promoting the social side of their club and want a wine license. They also intend to have Saturday night dances for members and their guests (15 years and over). There would be no alcoholic beverages served at these dances. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the application for license. 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. c. FINAL PLAT - OAKWOOD HILLS DEVELOPMENT The preliminary plat was approved on April 1, 1986. The only change to the plat since that time was a jog to the west which will include the tennis courts. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the final 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. d. FARVUE /NAEGELE BILLBOARD On June 18, 1985, FarVue Company was granted a variance to erect a billboard 15 feet over the maximum allowable height. The City Council granted the variance with several conditions. One of the conditions was that the variance would be tied to the length of the contract /lease executed between Hubbard Broadcasting and Mr. William Ryerse, of Millwork, Inc. Subsequently the sign was purchased from FarVue by Naegele, Inc. Naegele, Inc. is now asking that the conditions of the variance be changed. There was no one at the meeting to represent Naegele. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item to the meeting of September 2, 1986. 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. RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL OF CONTROLLING INTEREST IN CITY'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE Rogers has completed their refinancing plan, the Southwest Cable Commission has completed its independent financial review, and the Commission has given final approval to Roger's request for transfer of ownership and debt financing. Resolution Number 86 -49 "Resolution giving final approval to a transfer of controlling interest in City's Cable Television Franchise" was presented to the Council for approval. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Resolution # 86 -49. 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. • • MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 f. TWINWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR $200 CONTRIBUTION FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPO The City received a letter from the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce indicating that they will hold a "Development Expo" on September 24th. The purpose of the expo is to feature available land, office, industrial, warehouse, and retail space within the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce eight cities. In addition to private developer's booths, the Chamber is offering space to each of the cities as a way of promotion their community. They would like the cities to donate $200 to offset expenses connected with the operation of their display booths. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to request that the CCDC pay the $200 contribution to the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. 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. g. AGREEMENT WITH MINNETONKA - 4TH STREET NORTH PROJECT In previous meetings the distribution of the costs involved in the 4th Street North project were determined. The final agreement was presented to Council for authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to sign. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. 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. h. JAYCEE'S REQUEST REGARDING RAILROAD DEPOT. al The Jaycees are considering renovating the Hopkins Railroad depot as a site for Jaycee meetings and other civic activities. Recently they requested that the City consider allowing them to acquire and move the depot to another site, specifically on public property. Council discussed the matter and felt that the City should pursue getting historical designation for the station. The station would need to remain where it is to have any historical significance. No formal action was taken. i. BUDGET WORKSESSION Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to hold a budget worksession on September 8th at 6:30 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. REPORT CCDC Mr. McDonald, Interim Director of CCDC, reported that the CCDC Board will meet on September 4 at which time they will take a serious look at what can be done to make things more effective in the area of promotions as well as economic development. He also stated that there has been some interest shown in the development of Block 7. He feels the City will receive at least four proposals for Block 7. • • He also stated that the HMI' group is building a stronger organization and have incorporated some innovative ideas for Heritage Days that should please everyone. Heritage Days is scheduled for September 12th and 13th. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:25. Respectfully submitted, I) Jean Kaeding, Secy. ATTEST: Ellen Lavin, Mayor MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: