03-19-02A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March 19, 2002, in
the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Jensen, Johnson,
and Rowan. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Bot, Pankratz
and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATION
1 . Oath of Office for Police Officers
Chief of Police Craig Reid explained the purpose and benefits of the Police
Reserves and introduced the new Reserve Officers. The following officers gave
the oath of office: James Cook, Leon Curtis, Cheryl Davis, Jason Hale, Michael
Huttner, Susan Rhodes.
Chief Reid introduced the new Police Officer, Mathew Struck, and his wife.
Mathew took the oath of office.
2. Met Council Livable Communities Grant Presentation
Mary Hill Smith presented a certificate to the City from the Metropolitan Council.
The Certificate represented a grant of $621,250 for the East End Development
project. The project combines housing, retail and public space. Mayor Maxwell
asked Ms. Smith to thank the Metropolitan Council on behalf of the City Council
and the residents of Hopkins.
The report for the Park Board was given next. Mr. Bot presented the Master
Trail and Sidewalk Plan open house after.
3. Master Trail and Sidewalk Plan Open House
Steven Bot announced the Master Trail and Sidewalk Plan open house that will
be held on April 4th and 9th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to
comment on the plan. Once the comments are received the plan will be
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finalized. The final plan will be presented to the Park Board on April 14 and to
the City Council on April 16. Mr. Bot presented a drawing of the plan and the
Master Plan Report.
IV. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1 . Park Board
Dick Neiman reported that the Board recommended approval of the renewal of
the sign for Nine-Mile Cove. The sign is renewed until December 2003. Nine-
Mile Cove has donated $5,000 to the Park Fund. The Board met with the
Hopkins Area Little League and discussed changes at Maetzold Field. Most of
the changes are being done for safety. One change will require a policy change.
The Board reviewed the Master Trail and Sidewalk Plan.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of March 6, 2002 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of March 6, 2002 City Council Work Session
3. Award Bid, Justus Site Storm Sewer Project (CR2002-44
4. Approve Final Payment, Blake Tower Rehabilitation Project (CR2002-4
5. Adopt Resolution Setting Policy on Street Load Restrictions (CR2002-
46)
Vern Pankratz, Superintendent of Streets/Traffic/Sanitation, responded to the
Mayor's question by stating that the policy on street load restrictions will allow
an additional ton per axel in areas where needed for emergencies. Staff has
been verbally permitting contractors to take certain routes in emergency
situations. Staff prefers having a written policy and permitting process for these
situations. A permit will be issued at the time of the application.
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 Rowan,
aye; Council f~lember Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance 2002-869, Amending
Charter (CR2002-40
Ordinance 2002-869 would change the date that ordinances become effective.
State Law does not require a second reading, nor a waiting period between
publications. The purpose of the twenty-day period may have been to give
individuals time to become familiar with an ordinance prior to enforcement.
Many of the ordinances are not enforcement ordinances. The Council could
always choose a later date for the ordinance to become effective.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion
to continue the public hearing to April 2, 2002. The public hearing was
continued by unanimous consent.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to Approve Ordinance 2002-869 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance 2002-867, Amending
Charter (CR2002-39)
Ordinance 2002-867 amends the City Charter by establishing a Police Review
Committee. The Committee is designed to replace the Police Civil Service
Commission. The Committee would take on the Civil Service Commission's role
as an arbiter of disciplinary actions.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a
motion to continue the public hearing to April 2, 2002. The public hearing was
continued by unanimous consent.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion
to approve Ordinance 2002-867 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council
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Member Johnson, aye; Council Member Ro~van, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1 . First Reading of Ordinance 2002-868, Establishing the Police Review
Committee (CR2002-41)
The City Charter is being amended to create a Police Review Committee to
replace the Police Civil Service Commission as an alternative review of
disciplinary actions in the Police Department. The Ordinance defines the duties
of the Committee and establishes the actual procedures that will be used in the
event that it is asked to review a disciplinary action.
Resolution 2002-22 officially abolishes the Police Civil Service Commission. The
two will take effect on the same date.
Council Member Johnson referred to a letter that Council Members received from
an employee of the Police Department and asked if the concerns listed in the
letter have been addressed in the ordinance. Chief Reid came forward and
responded that to his knowledge, the employees had reviewed the ordinance and
no one had brought forward any concerns.
Mr. Genellie explained the process of changing over from the Commission to the
Committee. There will not be a lack of coverage.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to approve Ordinance 2002-868 for first reading and approve Resolution 2002-
22 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Approve Construction Services expenses, Knollwood Pond
Improvements (CR2002-45)
The Knollwood project has been awarded and construction is scheduled to begin
in late March. Staff requests use of Barr Engineering Company to assist in
construction administration and inspection services. Barr Engineering has
experience in native plantings and shoreline restoration. City staff intends to
provide the bulk of administration and inspection work. The cost is not to
exceed $20,000.
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Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion
to authorize staff to utilize Barr Engineering Company personnel for construction
inspection services at a cost not to exceed $20,000 on the Knollwood Pond
Improvement project, 2000-24. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Johnson,
aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Jensen announced that "Empty Bowls" met or exceeded the
goal of $35,000.
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 8:21 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
erry Ober aier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Eug a „I~' axwell, Mayor
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