11-19-02A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on November 19, 2002, in
the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Jensen, and Johnson.
Council Member Rowan was absent. Also, present were staff members Mielke,
Genellie, Stadler, Stahmer, Yager, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Park Board
Richard Nieman, said that the joint meeting held on November 18th was very good.
Hopefully there will be more joint meetings to address issues. The Park Board
received a letter from the Solheim Cup. The event was very successful. A check
for 55,000 donation was enclosed. The City Council will soon receive a request to
change by-laws for the Board. They will address term limits. They received a
memo concerning the Lofts Development project stating the amount of Park
Dedication fees that have been received from the project. Mr. Nieman questioned
how the Park Dedication Fund works and requested statements of the fund balance
along with a copy of the CIP.
Mr. Mielke, City Manager, said that in the past, there has been some confusion
about who is in control of the funds. The Board makes recommendations to the
Council. The Council makes all decisions on how the funds are spent.
Mr. Nieman reported that the Board reviewed two concept plans for the Downtown
Park renovation. They will recommend one plan. The timeline of the project was
discussed. Council Member Jensen asked what condition the park will be in on
Memorial Day. Mr. Stadler said that it is likely that it will be torn up. Council
asked that the Legion and VFW be notified.
The Hopkins Little League approached the board with a request to have field 2
lighted. The League is raising money for that project.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of November 5, 2002, City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of November 12, 2002, City Council Work Session
3. Resolution of Support of Downtown Hopkins Rail Station Study (CR2002-
178)
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen 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 Johnson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Approve Issuance of HRA Lease Revenue Bonds (CR2002-180)
The HRA Bonds will be used to demolish the existing Public Works storage building
and to construct a new public works storage building, a new fire station and
parking area. At the November 5, 2002 City Council Meeting, the Council
authorized and approved the sale of HRA lease revenue bonds for the Public Works
and fire station facility project. All necessary public hearings have been held.
Sid Inman, Ellers and Associates, came forward and reported that the issue amount
will be less than anticipated because of obtaining a much lower interest rate. The
true interest rate on the bonds is 4.594%. The anticipated amount was for
$10,980,000. The new amount will be for $10,760,000, showing a savings of
$220,000. The bonds will mature in twenty years. The lowest bidder was Dain
Rauscher
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2002-105, authorizing the execution of a ground lease and a
lease purchase agreement, and authorizing issuance of the lease revenue bonds and
execution of related documents. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Award Sale of Tax Increment Redevelopment Bonds and Permanent
Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds.
The City has the authority to issue tax increment bonds to pay for any
improvement where the cost is partially assessed. The County Rd 3/Excelsior Blvd
project qualifies. The amount of the issue is $2,490,000.
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The City has the authority to issue Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds
to pay for any improvement of which the cost is to be partially assessed. The
assessments for Street Improvement Projects 9$-12 and 2000-10 exceed the 20%
threshold required for the issuance of bonds.
All required public hearings have been held. The City Council authorized the sale of
bonds at the November 5, 2002, City Council Meeting.
Sid Inman, Ellers and Associates, said that there were two bids on the TIF bonds
and 3 bids on the PIR bonds. The lowest bid was for 4.52585% on the TIF and
3.606 on the PIR. The TIF issue is for $2,450,000 for 20 years. This is
approximately 540,000 less than anticipated. The lowest bid on the PIR bonds
was for 3.606%. Both low bids were presented by Dain Rauscher.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2002-106, awarding the sale of 52,490,000 General
Obligation Tax Increment Financing Bonds, Series 2002A, for a portion of
improvements to the Excelsior Blvd project east of Hwy 169, Resolution 2002-107,
awarding the sale of 5960,000 General Obligation Permanent Improvement
Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 20026, for a portion of the Lot 500/600
Improvements and a portion of the 2001 street improvement projects. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen,
aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. Approve Parking Permit Rate Increase (CR2002-179)
Rates have not increased for two years. The fees are 52 per day, 515 per month,
535 per quarter and 5120 per year. Staff proposed an increase in the quarterly
and yearly rates to 538 per quarter and 5130 per year. The increase is intended to
keep pace with inflation and increased maintenance costs.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion
to approve an increase in the yearly and quarterly parking permit rates of 8.3% and
8.6% respectively with the new 2003 rates in the amount of 5130 per year and
538 per quarter. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye;
Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Jensen moved and Council
Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:02 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
s
erry rmaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. axwell, Mayor
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