2002-017
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2002-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC
FUNDS FOR THE LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CENTRAL DUMPSTER
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Hopkins has the power and authority to
adopt from time to time programs for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare,
such as programs related to the control and disposal of refuse;
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins from time to time has undertaken various public
improvements in the Central Business District;
WHEREAS, the building owners and tenants located on Block 7, West
Minneapolis, Second Division, have expressed a concern about the unsightly
appearance of multiple dumpsters on their block and have expressed an interest in
establishing a centralized dumpster location;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins hereby agrees
to provide an amount not to exceed $4000 for the construction of an enclosed dumpster
site and to allow the use of three parking spaces in public parking Lot 200 as identified
by City of Hopkins staff, which can be utilized by building owners and tenants located on
Block #7, West Minneapolis, Second Division;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in consideration of the funds and location
provided by the City of Hopkins, the building owners and tenants shall be responsible
for the following:
1. Selecting and notifying the City of Hopkins of a block leader or leaders
who will assume responsibility for construction of the enclosure and who
shall act as a liaison to City of Hopkins staff for all matters concerning this
central dumpster project;
2. Obtaining the appropriate permits from the City of Hopkins Building
Department for the construction of the enclosure;
3. Selecting a contractor and contracting for the construction of the
enclosure;
4. Submitting to the City of Hopkins proof of payment or invoices for the
construction of the enclosure;
5. Maintaining the structural and aesthetic maintenance of the enclosure and
the site;
6. Coordinating the use of the enclosure;
7. Negotiating and executing necessary contracts with the garbage
collection contractor;
8. Coordinating, collecting, and paying all monthly fees; and
9. By June 30 of each year, the block leader shall provide to the City of
Hopkins an-annual update detailing who is using the enclosure, all
maintenance issues and concerns over the previous year and all other
issues and concerns that may be determined appropriate by the City;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that:
1. The construction contractor, the cost of construction and the design of the
enclosure must be approved by the City of Hopkins before
commencement of construction;
2. Upon completion of the enclosure and submission of proof of payment or
invoices documenting the final cost of the enclosure, the City of Hopkins
will pay for an amount not to exceed $4000 as submitted by the building
owners and tenants for the construction of the enclosure;
3. Upon completion of and payment for the enclosure, the same shall
become property of the City of Hopkins;
4. This central dumpster project shall be a two-year pilot project, ending in
July 2004;
5. By July 30 of each year, beginning in 2003, the City of Hopkins shall
complete an evaluation of the use and maintenance of the enclosure to
determine whether to keep or remove the enclosure;
6. At the end of the pilot project in July 2004, the City of Hopkins shall
complete the final evaluation and determine whether more permanent
structures should be built in the described location and at other locations
throughout the Central Business District or whether the enclosure should
be removed at the end of the two year period;
7. At any time during the pilot project, the City may remove the structure from
the public parking spaces if it is determined that continuation of the project
is not in the best interests of the City of Hopkins or the Central Business
District; and
8. If the enclosure is to be removed and the use of the parking area for
dumpsters terminated, a 60-day written notice will be provided to all
building owners and tenants utilizing the enclosure.
L1~dopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this /6"d day of
r/f/r/,I ,2002.
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Eu ne . Maxwell, Mayor