04-17-01A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on April 17, 2001, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Jensen, Hesch, and '
Johnson. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Reid,
Yager, Kurtz, Strachota, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were none
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of April 3, 2001 City Council Meeting
2. Approve Xcel Energy Street Lighting Contract, 8th Ave S (CR2001-49)
3. Resolution Supporting Technology Improvement Grant Application (CR2001-
46)
4. Resolution Supporting Exc Blvd Screened Fence Project (CR2001-51)
In answer to Council Member Johnson's question, Steve Stadler said that the fencing
along Exc Blvd is for the purpose of screening. It is not a screen fence. The material
used will be wood. The resolution is needed to demonstrate to Hennepin County that a
public purpose exists for the quick take of the U-Haul location.
In answer to Mayor Maxwell, Chief Reid explained that the current mobile data
computers (MDC) in the squads are owned by Hennepin County and will be obsolete in
two years. The new MDCs that will be purchased with the grant monies will be tied
into our dispatch system.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. OATH OF OFFICE
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Four new Police Reserve Officers took the oath of office. After the oath was sworn,
Chief Reid introduced the four to the City Council. The four Reserve Officers are Troy
Sandberg, Reid Peterson, Shannon Hill Elizabeth Butterfield.
VI. PRESENTATION
1 . Awards for Human Rights Essay Contest
Jim Genellie introduced Herb Gibbs and Pat Olson, the Co-chairs of the Human Rights
Commission and Bob Samples, a member of the Commission. The three members of the
Commission presented the awards.. Ms. Olson said that this is the second annual
Hopkins Human Rights Essay Contest. The first place winner, Preston Schlegel, was
presented with a $100 savings bond and a certificate. Two second place winners, Emily
Cimmerer and Brandin Mosior were presented with $50 savings bonds and certificates.
2. First Quarter Financial Report
Lori Yager, Director of Finance, reviewed the various financial accounts. Ms. Yager said
that General Fund revenues are up 2% over last year. Expenditures are up 9.5%. Cash
and investments are up $1,000,000. The City continues to be in good financial health.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance Amending Skateboard Ordinance (CR2001-39)
Connie Kurtz proposed a change to Section 1330.09 of the Hopkins City Code. The
changes would include the prohibition of scooters in the B-2 District and expand the
area of prohibition of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and scooters to include
Mainstreet from Washington Ave N to Shady Oak Rd.
In answer to questions from Council Members, Ms. Kurtz said that the information will
be signed along Mainstreet, an article will be put in the Highlights, and that businesses
along Mainstreet will hand out fliers. Ms. Kurtz will also approach the School District to
see if they can post a notice.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt
Ordinance 2001-853 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. HCA Community Use Policy (CR2001-48)
Jay Strachota said that Arts Center was developed for the purpose of providing access
to the Arts to the entire community. At times community wide events that would be
appropriate cannot be held there because of the costs. The Community Use Policy has
been developed to provide an opportunity for this type of event to gain access to the
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Center for the Arts at a lower rental rate. Mr. Strachota said that the result should be
an increase in the customer base. The policy sets the method of determining what
groups qualify for the group rates and will cement the relationship that the Center for
the Arts has with the Raspberry Festival. The City Attorney has reviewed the policy and
made appropriate changes.
In answer to questions from Council Members, Mr. Strachota said that the Council
should review the policy sometime after six months; that staff preferred after one year.
The policy will be publicized in the Hopkins Highlights, the Sun Sailor, the HCA
newsletter, and the information will be made available to call-ins.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2001-22, Approving the Hopkins Center for the Arts Community Use
Policy and that the Council will review the policy annually. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member
Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. Order Assessment Hearing, Accept Bid, Lots 500 and 600 (CR2001-50)
Steve Stadler said that the bids have come for the parking lots 500 and 600 and the
1 1tn Ave N improvements. The low bid is $472,617.00; the contractor is DMJ
Corporation. If the originally proposed assessment formula was used for the portion on
the parking lots, the assessed amount would be $184,903.90. The assessment amount
has been lowered by subsidizing the costs with funds from a CBD fund established from
TIF district 2-1. The proposed assessed amount is $69,408.52. Also, portions of the
street costs such as storm sewer costs and streetscape costs have been broken out of
the total amount. Staff set May 15, 2001 as the assessment hearing date with
construction beginning on or about June 4tH. The project will be completed by
September 28tH
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2001-23, Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Assessments, Parking
Lots 500 and 600 and 10tH and 1 1 to Aves N Improvements, Project 98-12. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye;
Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
4. Resolution Appointing Hearing Officer for Tobacco Compliance Checks
(CR2001-47)
Jim Genellie said that City Code Section 1 155.17 establishes the administrative penalty
procedure for violations of the City's tobacco ordinance. The alleged violator can
request a hearing within 20 days of being issued a citation. In accordance with Section
1 155.17, the City Council or its designate is to serve as the hearing officer. Since the
adoption of the tobacco ordinance, the City has established an Administrative Hearing
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Process. These hearing officers could also serve as the hearing officers for tobacco
violations.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
Adopt Resolution 2001-21, appointing Hearing Officers for hearings regarding the
alleged violation of the City's tobacco ordinance. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch,
aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
Steve Mielke'said that GED graduation has been set for Tuesday, June 12, 2001 and
will be held at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Members of the Council will be receiving
invitations for the event.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council. Member Johnson seconded a motion to
move the start time for the City Council Work Session on Tuesday, June 12th to 8:30
p.m. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member
Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member
Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:30 p.m.
Respectively Su
erry Omaier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Euge - e'J. I~/laxwell, Mayor
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