06-21-2011A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 21, 2011, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Brausen, Halverson, Rowan, and
Youakim. Also, present were staff members Elverum, Genellie, Stadler and City
Attorney Jerry Steiner.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Il. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were no comments.
III. OATH OF OFFICE
Swearing in of Jennifer Allard, Charles Firth and Andrew Fischer to the Zoning
and Planning Commission. Mr. Genellie issued the oath to Ms. Allard, Mr. Firth
and Mr. Fischer. Mayor Maxwell thanked them for giving their time and efforts
to the City of Hopkins and also thanked the outgoing Zoning and Planning
Commission members.
IV. PRESENTATION
1. Met Council
Ms. Jennifer Munt introduced herself to the City Council. Ms. Munt was
appointed to the Metropolitan Council in March 2011 by Gov. Dayton. She
represents District 3, which includes the City of Hopkins. As a member of the Met
Council she wants to be a resource for the City of Hopkins, advocate for more
and better transportation options, assist the city in visioning for the future Light
Rail and helping plan the needs of future Light Rail riders. Mayor Maxwell wished
Ms. Munt much success and the Council looks forward to working with her and
the Met Council and appreciates her enthusiasm for the Light Rail project.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the June 7, 2011 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the June 7, 2011 Work Session after the City Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the June 14, 2011 Work Session
4. Appoint Bob Hatlestad and Tom Jenny to the Park Board
5. Re -appoint Dorothy Boen to the Charter Commission
6. Proclamation for State of Minnesota Elks
7. Miscellaneous Licenses for Renewal
8. Approve First Amendment to Management Agreement between City of
Hopkins and Depot Express; (CR 2011-055)
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9. Appoint a Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Area Jaycees Raspberry
Dance on July 15, 2011 and July 16, 201 1;(CR 2011-056)
10.Adopt Resolution 2011-030, Approving the State of Minnesota Joint Powers
Agreement with the City of Hopkins on Behalf of its City Attorney and Police
Department; (CR 2011-054)
1 1 . Adopt Resolution 2011-028, Approving the increase in the Pavilion Prime and
Non -Prime Hourly Ice Rental Rates; (CR 2011-050)
12. Approve Second Reading for Ordinance 2011-1027, Rezoning 525 Blake
Road from B-3, General Business to B-4, Neighborhood Business
Mayor Maxwell asked Mr. Stadler if the hourly ice rental rate increases have gone
before the Park board. Mr. Stadler stated that the rates have stayed competitive and
did not feel the need to go before the Park Board. Mr. Stadler stated that Don Olson,
Pavilion Manager, did review rate increases with the users. Council suggests that the
Park Board review the rate increase.
Council discussed the Depot Express and Depot Coffee House agreement. Mr. Stadler
stated that the language in the agreement was revised regarding cost sharing of
Depot equipment. Mr. Steiner did review the agreement.
Council Member Rowen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Ordinance 2011-1029 for First Reading for Unclaimed and Surplus
Property (CR 2011-053)
Mr. Genellie reviewed the ordinance and staff recommends approval. The current
ordinance requires a notice in the newspaper and occasionally the cost of the notice
is more than the surplus property is worth. There are more options to dispose of and sell
property on websites without incurring the cost of advertising.
Council discussed how to keep the public informed through the city newsletter and
website about recovering unclaimed property and encouraged people to use
Operation ID and document serial numbers. Mayor Maxwell asked about past
discussion of a bike rental option at the Depot Coffee House. Mr. Genellie will check
into that. Mr. Steiner stated that he did review the ordinance.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to Approve Ordinance 2011-1029 for First Reading. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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2. Approve Ordinance 2011-1028 for First Reading, Removing Outdated
Language Regarding the Registration of Bicycles; (CR 2011-052)
Mr. Genellie reviewed the ordinance and staff recommends approval. The ordinance
removes the language requiring bicycle registration but would maintain language
prohibiting riding of bikes on sidewalks in B-2 district.
Council asked about monies generated by bicycle licensing in the past. Mr. Genellie
will check into this prior to the second reading.
Council feels that public information regarding bicycle safety and procedures to
protect your property, such as Operation ID, should be a part of Hopkins in Motion
event in September and in city publications and on the city website every spring.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to approve Ordinance 2011-1028 for First Reading. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Youakim expressed gratitude to the Hopkins Library for offering bike
locks to its customers.
Council invited the public to the Farmer's Market on Saturday, Music in the Park kick-
off on Thursday, June 23 and to have a safe 4th of July Holiday.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Halverson moved and Council
Member Brausen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Eugene J. axwell, Mayor
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