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04-01-1986• A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on April 1, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Lavin, Councilmembers: Shirley, Anderson, Redepenning and Milbert. Also present were staff, Rapp, Strojan, Renne, Genellie, Kerrigan, Beecher, N. Anderson and - J. Miller. I• Mayor Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Mayor Lavin proclaimed the Weekend of April 26 & 27 "Gopher State Cat Club Weekend ". A nation -wide cat show will be held at the Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins on that weekend. II APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 1986 MEETING Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the March 19, 1986 meeting. 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 DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST # 736 Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to approve the list of disbursements, Prelist # 736 in the amount of $234,036.80. 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. APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS (# 246 - 254) Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the license applications ( #246 - 254) as listed. A poll of the vote was as follows: .Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Ay-e; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VI. OLD BUSINESS a• PARKING MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SELECTION The City Council completed interviews with the top two parking consultants, as judged by the staff review of proposals submitted. The- consultant will be asked to prepare a parking management plan in order to improve parking in the downtown. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to award the contract to Benshoof & Associates eliminating RCM as one of the partners in the study (because of possible conflict of interest), and approving payment of this expenditure from the leased parking fund. 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 APRIL 1, 1986 MEETING 2 V. NEW BUSINESS a. DERRICK COMPANIES PROPOSAL FOR THE SPECIALTY BLOCK AND HARRIMAN BLOCK The Derrick Companies presented their proposal for the Specialty and Harriman blocks. They asked for sixty additional days of exclusivity on development of these blocks. The Council was dissatisfied with the concept as presented. Derrick Companies felt that, with some input from staff and Council, they could prepare a proposal which would be more acceptable to the Council. Mr. Milbert moved and Mayor Lavin seconded the motion to grant an additional 30 days of exclusivity to the Derrick Companies to prepare a proposal and to set a workshop meeting for April 8 at 7 p.m. to meet with developer and staff to provide additional input as to the type of development they would like to see proposed. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Nay; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried. b. HOTEL FEASIBILITY STUDY The Council decided that it would be prudent to have a feasibility study done to to determine whether a hotel could be supported in the Superblock. Laventhol and Horwath submitted a proposal for this study. The charges would not be in excess of $16,000 and if at any point in the study they are lead to a negative conclusion concerning the development of the project, they will inform the City and the study can be discontinued at that time. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to accept the proposal of Laventhol and Horwath for a feasibility study. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Nay; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried. c. REQUEST FOR PERMIT BY NSP Northern States Power Company request a permit to provide a feeder tie between two feeders located on First Street North and County Road 3. They propose to replace the existing power lines on 6th Avenue South (south of Mainstreet) and to extend a power line on 6th Avenue North between Mainstreet to First Street North. The project would involve the placement of power poles and overhead wires on a residential street, and overhead wires crossing Mainstreet. The Council determined they did not wish to have overhead wires crossing Mainstreet. Mr. Stu Fraser of NSP then proposed to install the wire under Mainstreet coming up to poles at the sides of the street. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the request for permit (running the lines underground at Mainstreet), and to work with the City Manager and City Engineer to determine where the poles will be placed. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Nay: Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 1986 MEETING 3 d. VARIANCE REQUEST - 302 SWEET BRIAR LANE The applicant proposed to construct a breezeway between his garage and home. In order to do this, a 9 foot rear yard setback variance is required. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the variance and adopt Resolution No. 136-16 making findings of fact for approval of the variance. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. e. HENNEPIN COUNTY FAIR REQUEST A letter from the Hennepin County Agricultural Society asking for a $100 donation to help fund the Hennepin County Fair was received by the Council. The fair will be located in Corcoran. Mr. Anderson moved to donate the $100 to the fair. The motion failed for lack of a second. f. ENGINEERS REPORT ON PARKING RESTRICTIONS A letter was received from Dataserv, 509 Second Avenue South expressing a concern for the lack of visibility for cars entering Second Avenue caused by vehicles parking on- street south of the southerly driveway. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to post the east side of 2nd Avenue South from Datasery driveway to a point 50 feet south, as recommended by the Engineering Department. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. • g. SUBDIVISION AT SMETANA ROAD & FELTL COURT The applicant, Oakwood Development Company, requested preliminary plat approval for the property north of Smetana Road and west of Feltl Court. Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to approve the preliminary plat as presented, with the following conditions: 1. A favorable outcome of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. 2. Securing a driveway easement. 3. The parcels having two or more points for emergency vehicles, or whatever is required by the Fire Marshal. 4. The necessary easements are recorded. and to adopt Resolution No. 86 -17 making findings of fact for approval of the preliminary plat. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 1986 MEETING 4 h. LIQUOR ADVISORY BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES The Liquor Advisory Board held their initial meeting on Monday March 24. A request was made that the Council give general direction about the mission of the Board. Staff prepared a letter for approval of the Council. The Council requested that another paragraph be added which would read: "f5- Provide a forum for the community to present concerns, needs and identify problems associated with alcohol use. This will also help the City to attain goal number 1." i. CHANGE OF DATE FOR SECOND MEETING IN JUNE Because some of the Council and the City Manager will be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference on June 17, a new date needed to be picked for the second Council meeting in June. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to hold the second Council meeting in June on Monday June 16. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. j. MEETING WITH HOLMES & GRAVEN TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WHITE MOTOR PROPERTY Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to include this item in the agenda of the special meeting to be held April 8th at 7 p.m. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. k. LETTER FROM COUNCIL TO CCDC BOARD Mr. Redepenning reported that the CCDC Board had a question regarding letters received from Council members. They are sometimes confused as to whether a letter signed by a Council member reflects the opinion of the Council as a whole. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to send a letter to the CCDC Board informing that the Council wishes to have an 'arms length' relationship with the CCDC and does not feel it is appropriate for the Council to comment positively or negatively regarding the selection of an Executive Director. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. • ADJOURNMENT Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Shirley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows:- Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Milbert, Aye; Mr.'Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Lavin, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:32 p .m. Respectfully submitted, Jean Kaeding, Secy. ATTEST: Ellen Lavin, Mayor MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 1986 MEETING 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: