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Agenda , . _ _. � HOPKIIVS CITY COUIVCIL = FIIVI�L. AGENDA ' � July 2, 1996 = 7:30 p.m. = Schedule: � 6:30 p.m. - HRA Meeting = 7:30 p.m. - City Council meeting 9 p.m. or close of regular meeting - Closed Door Session � 3 ' � Cp►LL TO ORDER � � ' � OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS 3 ( Three minute limit for each person) � j� CONSENT AGENDA i � 1. APPROVAL OF JUNE 18, 1996 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES � 2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES � 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 992 � 4. APPRO�/AL OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIOtVS (MEMO) � � � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Fiesch Johnson Redepenning ; J�(� OLD Bl1SINESS � � A. CONSIDER ACTION - SIGN REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS � (CR96-109) - NANCY ANDERSON Recommendation: Adopt modifications to the Sign Grant Program as indicated in the report. � � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � � �, NE1M BUSINESS � A. CONSIDEFt ACTIO(V -�/ARlANCE, SIDE YARD SEYBACK 4'i5 ALTHEA LANE 3 � (CR96-111) - NANCY ANDERSON � Recommendation: Approve Resolution 96-56A, denying a 16 inch side yard variance to � construct an addition to the existing garage at 415 Althea Lane. � � Q Vote: Maxwell Jensen Fiesch Johnson Redepenning � QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALL THE RAZZLE LINE - 939-1421 � (The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system.) � 3 i � �a CONSIDER ACTION - R�ONING, PIIVES MOBILE HOME PARK (CR96-110) - Ne4fVCl( ANDERSON �� tion 96-55 a rovin Ordinance 96-785 which will rezone - Recommendatson. Approve Resolu pp g � the Pines IVlobile Home Park at 2012 Mainstreet from R-4 to R-2, for first �eading. � � , � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � , � , � Co COIV�IDER ACTION - PARKING OIV THE EAST SIDE OF 17TH AVENUE NOR°TH = {CR9f-112) - �TEVE STADLEFt � Recommendation: Order no change to current parking restrictions on 17th Avenue. � ; � Vote: Maxwell Jensen Hesch Johnson Redepenning � 3 ; �(j,,, RIEPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMI�SIONS � ADJOURNMENT � . � � _ , � � � : A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was heid on June 18, 1996, in the Council = Chambers of Hopkins City HaIL = Present were Mayor Redepenning, Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, Johnson and Jensen. ' Also present were staff members Mielke, Geneflie, Stadler, Steinman, Kerrigan and City Attorney = Jerre Miller. = 1. CALL TO ORDER = Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. ll. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS = Mike Flom, 45 17th Avenue North, and Lloyd Hockel, 101 17th Avenue North presented a petition = from residents of 17th Avenue North requesting that parking be ailowed on both sides of 17th = Avenue North. Council instructed staff to place the request on the agenda of the July 2, 1996, � Regular Council Meeting. � , ' Lois Bell, 329 17th Avenue North, reported to Council that she has contacted an attomey to make a claim on the title company that insured her property, but that the attorney died and the process �� is being held up because of that. She requested that the City put the cost of a new garage on = some sort of short term assessment or give her a Ioan to build the new garage. The garage is ' located at 1210 First Street, is encroaching on city right of way, and is to be moved or removed. � Council directed Mr. Mielke to research the possibilities and inform Ms. Bell of his conclusions. � Mark Johnson, President of Cornerstone Companies, voiced his concerns over the relocation _ process of parties located at the old landfill site which is being acquired by the City through - condemnation. Mr. Johnson asked that Council resolve the situation. City Attorney Jerre Miller = reminded Council that the issue is in litigation and recommended that Council not comment. 1 � III. CONSENT AG�NDA ; ? 1. APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 1996 REGULAR MEETiNG MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES � 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 991 3 4: APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPROVE PETITIONS FOR PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS, � _ ALLEY PROJECT B, PROJECT 96-06 (CR96-106) ; 5. APPROVAL OF ACTION - APPROVE PAVEMENT MARKING CHANGES ON 11 TH = AVENUE SOUTH FROM REGIONAL TRAIL CROSSING TO SIXTH STREET SOUTH - (CR96-108) �� Mr: Mielke requested that Check #12163 to General Binding Corporation be removed from prelist 991. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to � approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; ; � � � , i, - , June 18, 1996 City Councii � Page 2 Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. IV. PRESENTATION DIAGONAL PARKING, 10TH AVENUE SOUTH - GEORGE JACE George Jace, owner of a building at 10th Avenue and Mainstreet, asked Council to reconsider a decision made at the Regular Council Meeting on May 7, 1996, to remove angle parking by his building on 10th Avenue South. He stated that the business owners on the corner would like to present the results of their research to Council. A discussion followed: Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to reconsider the decision to eliminate angle parking on 10th Avenue on the south side of Mainstreet. 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 abstained. The motion was carried. V. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDER ACTION - TRAFFIC STUDY, NO RIGHT TURN ON RED, 17TH AND MAINSTREET (CR96-104) � Steve Stadlec stated that Council received a letter that requested "No Turn on Red" signs at 17th Avenue and Mainstreet from Sarah Hjelmeland. Council authorized staff to perform a traffic study. Staff completed the study, found that the criteria for "No Turn on Red" signs was not met and recommended the instaHation of "School Advance" and "School Crossing" signs on Mainstreet at 17th Avenue South. Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to authorize the installation of "School Advance" and "School Crossing" signs on Mainstreet at 17th Avenue and on 17th Avenue North at Mainstreet. 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. VL NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE PLANS, ORDER BIDS ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, PROJECTS 96-05, 96-06 (CR96-105) Steve Stadier presented the final plans and specifications for the reconstruction of alleys in the 210- 100 block between 6th and 7th Avenues South and the 100 block between 12th and 13th Avenues South. S#aff recommended adoption of Resotution 96-52, approving plans and specifications for the alley reconstruction and authorize advertising for bids, City Projects 96-05 and 96-06. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to� adopt Resolution 96-52. A poil of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; ,� - � '� June 18, '9996 City Coun�il Meeting I Page 3 - - � Council Member Je�sen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Ay�; _ Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. ' B. CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE PLANS, ORDER BIDS, SANITARY SEWER LIFT � STATION #5 IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 96-02 (CR96-107) ; � ; Steve Stadler stated that on April 2, 1996, Council authorized Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. _ (SEH) to prepare plans and specifications for Lift Station #5 improvements. The completed plans = estimate construction costs of $202,351.50 with a total project cost of $279,370.35 with the � inclusion of a 10% construetion contingency. Dan Boxrud of SEH presented the plans to Council. = Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 96-53, approving plans and specifications for lift _ station #5 improvements, Project 96-02, and authorize bids. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution 96-53 and authorize bids. 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 i carried unanimously. ; C. CONSIDER ACTION - TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSES, HOPKINS JAYCEES � RASPBERRY FESTIVAL (CR96-103) Q � Jim Genellie re orted that the Ho kins Area Ja cees a lied for five tem ora 3.2 beer licenses P p Y PP p rY = for the Raspberry Festival. Staff recommended approval of the five licenses. Council discussed ; the request for beginning saies at 11:00 a.m. at the beer tent on July 14, 1996, the day of the � parade. Council Member Maxwell moved and Coancil Member Johnson seconded a motion to � approve the Temporary 3.2 Beer License Applications for the following dates and events of the � Raspberry Festival: June 28 and 29, 1996, 12:00 noon to 12:00 a.m.; June 29 and 30, 1996 3 � 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., softball; July 12 and 13, 1996 12:00 noon to 12:00 a.m., tent dance; July � 13, 1996 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Town and Country Dodge; July 14, 1996 12:00 noon to 6:00 ' p.m., parade day beer tent. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; 3 = Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; � Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. � � � � VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS � � Mayor Redepenning asked for names of people who would be willing to volunteer to serve on � Commissions and Boards that will soon have openings. � � PRESENTATION� � � Mayor Redepenning presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Paul Steinman for his good effort �� and dedication to the City of Hopkins for five years. � ` .. ., ,� June 18, 1996 City Councii Meeting � Page 4 VIIL ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Maxweil moved and Coun.cil Member Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consen# at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully Subm' ed, _ Terry O r aier, Deputy City Clerk � COUNCIL MEMBERS • ATTEST: Charles D. Redepenning,. Mayor � � _ LICENSES TO BE APPROVED 07/02/96 � LICENSE �MBER BUSINESS � � /�� LICENSE OR PERMIT � ��. # 96151 Jerry's Enterprises Inc. � 1812 Mainstreet � Hopkins, MN 55343 1 Bakery - Retail � # 96152 Lindee's Saloon and Eatery Inc. � 919 Cambridqe St � Aopkins, MN 55343 � 1 Billiard table (First table) � 1 Billiard table (Add'1 table) � � � � � � 3 � � � 3 � � � � � Page 1