07-01-1986A regular'meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on July 1, 1986
in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City. Hall.
Present were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: Shirley. Redepenning,
Milbert and Anderson. Al:ao present Were City Staff members* PApp,
Anderson, Kerrigan, Renne, L,ausang, Robinson, Thpol, Jordon, apftleity
Attorney, Miller.
I. The meeting was called to order at 7&30 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 1986 MEETING
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve
the minutes as presented with a correction on page 2 VI b to include
Mr. Shirley, Nay. 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 DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 742
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Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the disbursements on prelist #742 in the amount of $330,046.53. 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. MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE APPLICATIONS ( # 321 THRU 323)
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the
license applications as listed. 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. APPEARANCE Jerry Mashek, president of the Raspberry Festival
Committee and Princess Paula Johnson appeared before the Council
asking for permission to hold the Raspberry Festival in Hopkins from
July 10 - July 20, and the parade on July 20. They presented Council
with a schedule of events and Raspberry Festival buttons.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve
the request. 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.
a. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 86 -563 REZONING OF PORTION OF
17TH AVENUE NORTH.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
Ordinance 86 -563 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.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
b. Mayor Lavin recommended the appointment of Hubert Anderson,
241 Maple Hill Road - to the CBDG'Advisory Board.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr.;Anderson seconded the motion to- approve the
appointment of `Hubert Anderson to the_CBDG Advisory Board. :A poll of
the vote was as follower Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
a. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HOPKINS CAR CARE.
The applicant, Jim Lindstrom of Hopkins Car Care, 404 Mainatreet,
appeared before the Council requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a 8,672 square foot addition to the existing car care center
at 404 Mainstreet.
Mr Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to accept the
recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission and adopt
Resolution # 86 -36 making findings of fact for approval with the
following conditions:
1. The applicant provide sufficient off -site parking if it is
determined necessary.
2. That a guardrail be provided along the west property line at the
drop -off area.
3. That drainage on the leased parking be provided to ensure that
excess water does not drain on to adjacent apartment property.
4. Waiver of the landscaping.be granted as set forth on revised plan
as submitted.
5. Review and approval by the Director of Engineering and Fire
Marshal.
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. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS - HOPKINS
CAR CARE
Mr - . Lindstrom - representing Hopkins Car Care requested a parking
variance in connection with the Conditional Use Permit at 404
Mainstreet. The applicant is required to have 57 parking spaces. The
site plan shows 31 spaces on site and 25 leased spaces.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr.- Redepenning seconded the motion to accept
the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission and adopt
Resolution 86 -37 making findings of fact and approving the variance
with the following conditions
1. The applicant :will provide sufficient off -site parking if it is
determined to be necessary.
APPLICATION FOR PARKING VARIANCE - WHITE CASTLE - 540 BLAKE ROAD
The applicant is proposing to construct a drive -up window at the
present site of White Castle. The Ordinance requires 165 spaces for
this site. After the drive -up window is constructed they will have 48
parking spaces. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended
approval since they felt that 165 parking spaces is not practical in
this situation. The current number of 60 spaces has been adequate in
the past and the drive -up window should reduce the need for parking.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to accept
the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission and adopt
Resolution # 86 -38 making findings o fact and approving the variance.
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. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO BRING IT INTO CONFORMANCE
WITH THE ZONING ORDINANCE - 9 - 7th AVENUE SOUTH
The area involved in this change consists of the Hopkins Village
Apartments and surrounding parking area. In 1971 this 161 unit, 11
story apartment building received a Conditional Use Permit for
dwelling units in a B -3 district. The current zoning is for B -3 but
the Comprehensive Plan suggest a change to R -4. The purpose of this
amendment is to bring the Comprehensive plan into accordance with the
zoning ordinance.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to accept the
recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and adopt
Resolution # 86 -41 making findings of fact and approving the
amendment. 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. REQUEST FOR 3.2 BEER LICENSE BY THE HOPKINS JAYCEES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
The Hopkins Jaycees requested a license to sell 3.2 beer in
Conjunction with the Raspberry Festival on July 11 - 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.,
July 12 - 8 a.m. - 1 a.m., July 13 - 12:00 noon - 7 p.m., July 19 -
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., July 20 - 12 noon - 6 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
request 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.
f. APPLICATION TO SELL 3.2 BEER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
RASPBERRY FESTIVAL RICHARD'S LIQUOR STORE
Richards Liquor
of the store on
Mr. Redepenning
the request for
Redepenning, Aye
Aye; Mayor Lavin
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applied for a 3.2 beer license to sell beer in front
July 17, 18, and 19 from 11 :00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve
license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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g. REQUEST BY HOPKINS BOWL TO SELL 3.2 BEER OUTSIDE THE BUILDING
Hopkins Bowl, 107 Shady Oak Road requested permission to sell 3.2 beer
outside their building in conjunction with the Raspberry Festival on
July 13 and 14 from 5 :30 to 9 p.m. and on July 20 from 3 - 8 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
the request. 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. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SELL 3.2 BEER OUTSIDE BUILDING IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE RASPBERRY FESTIVAL - AMERICAN LEGION
The Hopkins American Legion requested permission to sell 3.2 beer July
19 - noon - 6 p.m. and on July 20 - 11 - 3 p.m. in conjunction with
the Raspberry Festival.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
request. 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. GARBAGE CONTRACT
For the past 5 years, the City has contracted with Waste Technology to
collect the City's garbage. Staff has been working to renegotiate a
contract extension. In the past four weeks there has been numerous
calls and complaints regarding the garbage pick -up. Staff indicated
to Waste Technology that the volumes of complaints were too numerous
to overlook and that it was likely that the City would rebid the
contract. Facing that situation, Waste Technology chose to get out
of the business completely. Waste Technology stated that the parent
company, Reuter, Inc. would be willing to take over the garbage
contract or, if the City wished to take over the service, they would
work with the City, through sale of containers and equipment.
The City was left with the following alternatives as regards to
garbage pick -up
1. Approve a contract with Reuter, Inc.
2. Authorize municipal take -over
3. Open the garbage collection contract for competitive bids.
The contract with Waste Technology expired on July 1, 1986, giving the
City no time to go out for bids unless a company could be found who
would pick up the garbage in the interim.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to have the
City take over the garbage pick -up and have another company pick up
the garbage until the City is prepared to take over.
Mayor Lavin offered an amendment to. the motion and Mr. Anderson and
Mr. Redepenning agreed to . the Amendment as follows: Authorize the
municipal take -over with the Reuter - system if the. City is guaranteed a
new truck in 120 days, if a new truck in 120 days is not guaranteed,
the City will hire a firm on an interim basis and rebid the contract.
On the amended motion the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye;
Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
j. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - SOHAN UPPAL
AVENUE SOUTH
A Conditional Use Permit
has not used it, and would
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr.
Resolution #86 -41 granting
vote was as follows: Mr.
Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson,
unanimously.
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was granted to Sohan Uppal a year ago.
like a year's extension.
Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
approval of the extension. A poll of the
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried
k. GOODWILL RECYCLING PROGRAM
Goodwill Industries has approached the City about setting up a drop
off center for recyclable materials. This center would consist of a
semi- trailer located on the railroad right - - way between 7th and 8th
Avenues. This center would provide_ a place for citizens to drop off
their recyclable materials during July, August and September. The
Goodwill center would be funded: through the use of the City's $.50 per
household subsidy from the Metropolitan Council. The site would be
open July, August and September
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr.:.Redepenning` seconded the motion to continue
this item to the next meeting giving staff time to check into a more
suitable location for the trailer•.' A4o11 -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. CENTENNIAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to designate
the Centennial Commission an official commission of the City of
Hopkins. 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. RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FUNDING BY THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
FOR HOP -A -RIDE PROGRAM.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution #86 -40 providing funding by the RTB for the Hop -a -Ride
program.
n. FIRE DEPARTMENT PENSION CHANGE
In August of 1985, the City Council approved a reduction in the rate
of pay for the City fire fighters from $5 per call to $2.50 per call.
In exchange for this reduction in pay, the City committed to direct
the savings into the pension fund. As a result of this action, the
Fire Department is asking that the retirement benefits for the
firefighters be changed from $1,700 per year of service to $2,000 per
year of service.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON SMETANA ROAD AND OTHERS
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution # 86 -39 setting a hearing for August 5, 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.
p. REQUEST FOR PARKING - VAIL PLACE
Vail Place, a non
donated to them.
van.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to allow
Vail Place to park their van on the Railroad right -of -way on the east
side of 10th Avenue just north of the Professional Building. 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.
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COMPUTER BIDS
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson
this item to the next meeting. A
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert,
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The
. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE
Staff informed Council that they were
zoning code regarding prc"iibition of
Hopkins.
Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion
this item to the Zoning and Planning Commission. A poll of
was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.
Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion
unanimously.
s.
AGREEMENT TO INSPECT PAINTING ON WATER TOWER
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profit organization in downtown Hopkins, had a van
They asked the City to do -late a space to park the
seconded the motion to continue
poll of the vote was as follows:
Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
motion carried unanimously.
considering an amendment to the
waste facilities in the City of
to refer
the vote
Shirley,
carried
Jon Thiel, public works director, requested the approval of Council to
enter into an agreement with a company for inspection of the painting
of the Moline water tower.
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Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to adjourn
the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting ended at
10 :45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Kaeding, r
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ATTEST:
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Ellen Lavin, Mayor
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