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Agenda _ _ = HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL = FINAL AGENDA � � February 20, 1996 - 7•30 p.m. = Schedule: 6:30 p.m. - Special HRA Meeting = 7:30 p.m. - City Council meeting _ 9:30 p.m. -(Or conclusion of City Council meeting) Closed Door Session, Re: Dahlberg Lawsuit = L CALL TO ORDER _ � OPEN AGENDA - C�MMENTS/CONCERNS _ ( Three minute limit for each person) � � PRESENjATIONS = AAA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD � DEPOT COFFEE HOUSE PROJECT ' HBCA 1996 WORK PLAN � � - J� CONSENT AC�EN�D = 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 6, 1996 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 983 3. APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS = COMMISSION (MEMO) _ 4. APPROVAL OF ACTION - ORDER FEASIBIUTY REPORT, 1996 ALLEY = RECONSTRUCTION (CR96-30) = 5. APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPROVE PETITION, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, 17 � EIGHTH AVENUE SOUTH (CR96-38) � - Vote: Maxwell Jensen Fiesch Johnson Redepenning = �, PUBLIC HEARING � A. CONSIDER ACTION - 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - {CR96-36) - JIM KERRIGAN _ � - QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421 _ (The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system.) � � 3 � � ; = Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 96-15 approving the proposed program for the 1996 ; Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and � ' authorizing its submittal to Hennepin County. � � � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning 3 3 � 7 � � NEW BUSINESS � A. C N IDER ACTI - � O S ON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TRAFFIC/PARKING STUDY ] (CR96-35) - JIM KERRIGAN � Recommendation: Acce t the arkin /traffic stud re ared b Benshoof & Associates Inc. � P P g Yp p Y , , � for the central business district, dated February 15, 1996. � � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning , � � B. CONSIDER ACTION - COUNTY ROAD 3 LANDSCAPING DESIGN (CR96-40) - JIM � GESSELE � Recommendation: Approve the County Road 3 landscapte design as presented. Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning Q � C. CONSIDER ACTION - COMPLETION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, PINES MOBILE � HOME PARK (CR96-32) - JIM KERRIGAN � � Recommendation: Authorize the City Attorney to undertake actions, sub'ect to staff 1 � conditions. � � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � � D. CONSIDER ACTION - ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE HOPKINS � � CITY CODE (CR96-31) - JIM GENELLIE ; Recommendation: Approve Ordinance 96-782 for first reading. � � , � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � � E. CONSIDER ACTION - ZONING ORDINANCE, FLOOD PLAIN AMENDMENTS (96-27) - JIM � KERRIGAN �� Recommendation: A rove Resolution 96-10 a rovin Ordinance 96-780 which will amend pP pp 9 = the flood plain ordinance for first and second reading and order it published. ; 3 � � � � ' Vote: Maxwell Jensen Fiesch Johnson Redepenning ; � 3 � � �F. CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE �INAL PLANS AND ORDER BIDS, 1996 RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CR96-33) - JIM GESSELE � Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 96-17, approving plans and specifications,1996 � residential street improvement projects 95-16 and 95-17, and authorizing bids. � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � G. CONSIDER ACTION - CHANGE DATE OF MARCH WORK SESSION (MEMO) - STEVE � MIELKE � � Recommendation: Change date of March Work Session from March 12 to March 13. � � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � ; 3 l 3 � � REP�RTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 3 � ; � � y�1L. ADJOURNMENT � � , � � � � � � � � ; � � , � i � � � � � i � � � 1 � � � � i 9 � � � 7 a ! � a A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on February 6, 1996 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Redepenning, Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, Johnson ° and Jensen. Also present were staff inembers Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Steinman, Gessele and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER _ Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. II. PROCLAMATION CARING YOUTH DAY Council Member Maxwell gave comments on Caring Youth Day. Mayor - Redepenning read a proclamation declaring February 15, 1996 as Caring = Youth Day. Council Member Maxwell thanked Eileen Harvala for all her � work on organizing for this day. III. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS - Don Roesner, 618 Park Valley Drive West, addressed concerns regarding 3� the Sign Grant Program. � IV. CONSENT AGENDA ; , � l. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 16, 1996 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES � 2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES � 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 982 ' 4. APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS : � COMMISSION � � 5. APPROVAL OF ACTION - SECOND READING, VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT, SUBURBAN CHEVROLET 6. APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPLICATION, MHFA COMMUNITY FIX UP FUND PROGRAM (CR96-20) � 7. APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPLICATION FOR THE MHFA MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (CR96-19) 8. APPROVAL OF ACTION - TITLE TRANSFER AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION, HOPKINS PLAZA APARTMENTS (CR96-18) 9. APPROVAL OF ACTION - RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CASH'S APPLICATION TO COMMUNITY REHAB FUND (CR96-25) 10. APPROVAL OF ACTION - 1995 ANNUAL REPORT (CR96-15) 11. APPROVAL OF ACTION - REFUNDING AUBURN NORTH/SOUTH HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CR96-22) 12. APPROVAL OF ACTION - RESOLUTION SETTING AN ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR CONNECTION CHARGES/9 WEBSTER PLACE (GR96-29) � Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion �� to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. February 6, 1996 City Council Meeting � Page 2 V. OATH OF OFFICE, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Charles A. Kritzler and Max Jones, new appointees to the Human Rights Commission, received the oath of office from Mr. Genellie. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDER ACTION - DISCUSSION - CUL-DE-SAC ON 18TH/19TH AVENUES Mr. Stadler presented additionai information on the proposal to construct cul-de-sacs on 18th and 19th Avenues from Mark Koegler, Hoisington-Koegler Group, Inc., and John Wertjes, Senior Transportation Engineer with Benshoof and Associates, Inc. He also stated that Ms. Marge Richardson, Katherine Curren Elementary School Principal, told staff that she is comfortable with the current situation regarding parental and bus drop-off and pick up of students. She didn't feel that the traffic impact of the cul-de-sacs will hamper the current situation. He also stated that Mr. and Mrs. Burgstahler have requested consideration of a modified loop option. Jane Heimerl, 107 19th Avenue South, stated that she thought if 18th was changed, 19th should also be changed. She said all or none was her preference. � James Goeman, 39 19th Avenue South, asked if money from Hennepin County could be escrowed in the event a decision to do 19th Avenue South is made later. Mr. Stadler explained that we weren't getting money from Hennepin County to do the project, they are doing the project. � Herman Strauch, 1816 Mainstreet, e�ressed his interest in having the streets left open. He said that the Pines Project and the Shady Oak Road Project might be affected by the closing. He further stated that traffic is important to him as a business. A discussion followed. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to approve a cul-de-sac on 18th Avenue South and 19th Avenue South as part of the County Road 3 project. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. B. CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZATION FOR FUTURE ACTION, DOME PROPERTY (CR96-28) Staff recommended adoption of a motion authorizing staff to solicit bids and enter into a contract for demolition of the dome roof. � Council Member Jensen moved and Council member Hesch seconded a motion to change the item from action to a discussion only. Council briefly discussed the motion. Council Member Jensen withdrew the motion and Council Member Hesch withdrew the second to the motion. Mayor i ' � �� February 6, 1996 City Council Meeting � Page 3 � ; � Redepenning moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to ? continue the item to the March Worksession to allow time for more input - from the community. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member � Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; ' Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was � carried unanimously. � � C. CONSIDER ACTION - PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, EIGHTA AVENUE AND � MAINSTREET (CR96-26) 3 ' Steve Stadler told the Council that in September 1995, City Council = authorized preparation of plans and specifications to improve the ' parking lot at 8th Avenue and Mainstreet. He stated that staff ' presented two alternatives for the project at the January 16, 1996 � meeting. At that time staff recommended the least costly of the two = alternatives with an estimate of between $25,000 and $30,000 cost to design and construct the project. Mr. Stadler said that by designing = the project in house, the city could save about $5,000. � Staff recommended adoption of a motion authorizing in-house preparation - of plans and specifications for 1997 construction of interim parking lot � improvements on the City/HRA property located at the northeast corner of �� Mainstreet and 8th Avenue (Lots 11 and 12, Block 66, West Minneapolis. ; = Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a � motion authorizing in-house preparation of plans and specifications for � 1997 construction of interim parking lot improvements on Lots 11, and � � 12, Block 66, West Minneapolis. A poll of the vote was as follows: � Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member = Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The = motion was carried unanimously. � � VII. NEW BUSINESS � � � A. CONSIDER ACTION - CARNIVAL PERMIT APPLICATION BY THE HOPKINS � RASPBERRY FESTIVAL (CR96-24) � � Mr. Genellie stated that the Hopkins Raspberry Festival requested a � permit to sponsor a carnival on the north side of the Suburban Chevrolet � site. Mr. Genellie listed several reasons why a carnival at this site � would create problems. � Staff recommended that Council adopt a motion denying the carnival � permit application of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival. ; , . � Sue McCarville of the Raspberry Festival explained that there would be = twelve rides plus concessions on the site, the hours would be from 2:00 ; Q p.m. until m'idnight, and that sleep vehicles would be parked at Church - of St. Joseph's parking lot. Council Members discussed the safety of = the site and lateness of hour in relation to noise generated and _ alternative sites within the City. They generally supported the idea of � the carnival, but not at the requested site. i , February 6, 1996 City Council Meeting . Page 4 Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to deny the carnival permit application of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Nay; Council Member Johnson, Nay; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried. B. CONSIDER ACTION - 199& VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION (CR96-17) Eileen Harvala, Community Relations Coordinator, reported that the City of Hopkins traditionally holds an annual volunteer recognition, honoring those who have served on the city's advisory boards, commissions, and committees. Staff recommended that the City Council adopt a motion setting the date for Hopkins' volunteer recognition for Thursday, March 21 at a buffet dinner. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion set the date for Hopkins' volunteer recognition on Thursday, March 21, and conduct a buffet dinner. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Ma�rell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. Th : motion was carried unanimously. C. CONSIDER ACTION - ADOPT LEGISLATIVE POLICY #4-C, TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES (CR96-23) Steve Mielke explained to the Council that in 1995, the Council requested that staff work with the Chemical Health Commission to establish a policy for regulating the issuance of temporary 3.2 beer licenses. Staff drafted a policy based upon suggestions of the Commission. The draft was reviewed by the Commission at their October and November meetings. Staff recommended that Council adopt a motion to continue the approval of Resolution 96-9, adopting Legislative Policy #4-C, until February 20, 1996. Susan Larson, President of the Jaycees, stated that the policy in its' present form is too limiting to allow the Jaycees to run functions as in the past. After further discussion it was decided that the following items needed further review: Add ID Requirements Discuss Multiple Days Issue For Six Hours or Al1 Day Al1ow Multiple Locations Number of Licenses per Year Grandfather Clause for Jaycees Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion• to continue this item until March 6, 1996. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. Q February 6, 1996 City Council Meeting Page 5 - D. CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING, VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT, TOWN TERRACE APARTMENTS (CR96-16) : Staff recommended that Council adopt Resolution 96-6, approving for _ first reading Ordinance 96-781, vacating portions of drainage and � utility easements at 411-421 Second Street South and 29-49 5th Avenue = South, contingent upon satisfaction of the Minnegasco condition. � Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a = motion to adopt Resolution 96-6, approving for first reading Ordinance _ 96-781, vacating a portion of drainage and utility easements at 411 = through 421 Second Street South and 29 through 49 Fifth Avenue South. A _ poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council = Member Jensen, Aye; Council Meml�er Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, = Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was.carried unanimously. ' E. CONSIDER ACTION - CHANGE DATE AND TIME FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS (CR96- _ 21) � Staff recommended adoption of a motion changing the date of the Regular = City Council Meeting scheduled for March 5, 1996 and the date or time of "� the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for May 21, 1996. � = Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion � to change the date of the Council Meeting from March 5, 1996 to March 6, � 1996. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; = Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member � Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried = unanimously. � Council Member Ma�aell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion : to change the time of the May 21,1996 meeting from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. A = poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council = Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, = Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. � : VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS i s ' Council Member Hesch stated that she would "like to say something about - the attack that was made on staff tonight. I thought it was ; inappropriate; I think our staff is working really hard, they're � understaffed, especially since we haven't hired a Community Development � Director. Even though we have our disagreements we have good � communication and I think the staff is doing an excellent job. I � thought it was unfair." The Mayor and other Council Members agreed with 3 her. ' O The Mayor and Council Members wished City Manager Mielke a Happy ' Birthday! ; � ' � � February 6, 1996 City Council Meeting • Page 6 . IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:02 p.m. Terry Ob aier, Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL MEMBERS ----------------------------- ATTEST: � Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor •