12-15-98A regular meeting of th Hopkins City Council was held on D camber 15, 1998, in
the Council Chamb rs of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present ware Mayor Redepenning and Council Msmbsrs Maxwell, Jensen, Hesch, and
Johnson. Also present were staff members Misiks, Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Anderson, Yager, and City Attorney Jerro Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Ron Dummer, 138 Park Lane, submitted a petition asking the City to prevent the
removal of three single family homes on 5~' Ave S. stating that this would have an
impact on ~a neighborhood. Mr. Dummer said that the neighborhood has not b n
informed of any plans.
Mayor Redepenning said Susanne Campbell of the Lakeshoro Weekly is attending th
meeting for the last time. Mayor Redepenning wished Ms. Campbell well in her n w
endeavors.
Mayor Redepenning asked if one of the young adults from the audience would come
forward and tall why so many young people wero attending the meeting. One person
answered that olt~~ding a City Council Meeting was a required activity for a school
class.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. December 1, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes _
2. 1999 Budget Hearing Minutes
3. Miscellaneous Licenses
4. Approve Final Payment, 11 ~' Ave S Project, Midwest Asphalt (CR98-199)
5. Approve Final Payment, 1998 Sidewalk Repair Project (CR98-200)
6. Approve Application for Temporary 3.2 Beer License, St. Joseph's Annual
Dinner/Dance ICR98-204)
7. Award of Bid for Automated Refuse Truck (CR98-202)
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. 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 Redapenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
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1. First Reading of Ordinance Establishing Housing Improvement District 3 for
- Valley Park Condos ~CR98-203)
Jim Kerrigan told the Council that the City has the authority to eatabi'~sh housing
improvement areas. The City can sell bonds to pey for various improvements within
that area. The Valley Park Condominium Board of Directors has identified
improvements proposed to be financed through the creation of a housing
improvement area. The association members voted on the proposed improvements
and submitted petitions to hold public hearings on the creation of the housing
improvement area and the proposed fees. This hearing is ~ create the housing
improvement area. Another hearing will be held to set the fees, Rusty Fiefieid, Ellers
and Associates, and Douglas Strandness and Larry Zimmerman representing the
Valley Park Condominium Association came forward to answer questions.
Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hssch seconded a motion to
close the Public Hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
7:44 p.m.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
approve Ordinance 99-822 for first reading. 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. Ths motion carried
unanimously.
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Rate Adjustment (CR98-207)
Lori Yager said that ~e 1999 budget proposal includes a rats increase of X2.40 per
quarter for Storm Sewer Utilities and a decrease of #0.25 per 1,000 gallons in the
rate for Sanitary Sewer Utilities. At the last Council Meeting the Council continued
this item for more information. Ms. Yager presented charts showing how the change
of rates would impact some businesses. Council discussed the impact and how that
impact could be lessened. Mayor Redepenning asked if ~e rates could be phas d in.
Mr. Mieike said that the rates could bs phased by adopting one half of the
increase/decrease in April of 1999 and the other one half a year later. Council
discussed notification of businesses.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hssch seconded a motion to
Continue ~e item to March and instruct d staff to notify the businesses, asking for
input; hold a hearing in March; and determin at that time after input from those
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effect d, if the rates should b adopted at once or ghee d in over two years. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jens n,
aye; Council Member Hssch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redapenning,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Second Reading, Moratorium on Demolition of Single Family Homes tCR98-
197)
Jim Kerrigan said that in previous discussion, the Council has identified s goal of
preserving the existing single family housing stock within the City. Concerns have
bean expressed to staff as to whe~thsr the existing permitting process and regulations
within the City concerning the removal of single family housing actually doss help to
foster this goal. Mr. Kerrigan said that at the first reading, a representative from Zion
Lutheran Church was present and expressed concern that this ordinance would delay
s project being contemplated. Since then, Zion has applied for permits to demolish
two single-family homes. The attorney had been asked for an opinion prior to issuing
the permits. Mr. Kerrigan said that after consulting with the City Attorney, the
resolution was changed. The new resolution detailed the zoning areas that would be
effected by the ordinance and defined the effective date of the ordinsnos as the day
after the first reading took place.
Pastor Karl Galik, Zion Lutheran Church, apologized to the neighborhood for not
having notified them and said that was their next step. Pastor Galik addressed the
n ads of repairs to the parking lot and the benefits of the church in the area. Two
appeared in support of the project the Church was undertaking. Another said she
was in favor of looking at the whole picture and did not want to sacrifice the
residential areas to business.
Ron Dummer spoke again to clarify that the neighborhood is not opposed to an
expansion at Zion. They want to be included in the process.
Council discussed the length of time covered in the moratorium.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 98-092, approving second reading of Ordinance 98-821, an interim
ordinance regulating and restricting the demolition or removal of single family
residential buildings and structures within the C'lty of Hopkins and directed staff to
return to the Council with a progress report in ninety days. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen, nay; Council
Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The
motion carried.
Mayor Redepenning called afive-minute recess.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
- 1. Task f=orce Report for Co Rd 73 and 5 (CR98-208)
Stev Mielke told the Council that in May of this year, the Council appointed a task
force of residents, business owners and Council members to review the 73 and 5
intersection. The task force was asked to preparo a re~...~~~~~sndation for Council.
Mr. Mielke reviewed the recommendations and read the goals of the Task Fore. Mr.
Mielke said that in coming up with this design, the Task Force looked at the total
neighborhood instead of just the traffic patterns. The Belgrove Improvement
Association has endorsed the design presented.
Bill Smith of Biko Associates, Inc. presented the plan and answered questions.
Kathleen Anderson, President of the Belgrove Association, thanked all who
participated for the work done and thanked the Council for going forward.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
accept the report of the County Roads 73 and 5 task force and to adopt its
r commendations, and to authorize staff to proceed with sharing the results of the
adopted plan with other affected organizations and agencies. 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 Rsdspenning, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Request Extension, Comprehensive Plan Update (CR98-201)
Nancy Anderson said that the Comprehensive Plan is due on December 31, 1998.
Most of ~s Cities in the Metropolitan area have bean delayed because Hennepin
County is in the process of updating their GIS information. ~t~f f is requesting an
extension to October 1999. Mark Koegler reviewed the process and the schedule for
completing the update.
Council Member Johnson moved and Mayor Redepsnning seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 98-91, approving an extension for the updating of the Comprehensive
Plan. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Msmbsr Maxwell, aye; Council
M mbar Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, absent; Council Member Johnson, aye;
Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Hssch left the Council Chambers
3. Revised Street I~rrNrovement/Assessment Policy (CR98-207)
Steve Stadler outlined the purpose of the policy review and the changes to the policy.
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Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
- approve Legislative Policy 8B revisions including an assessment cap and additional
ass ssable items as presented by staff. 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, sys. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Hesch returned.
3. Liquor License for Jack Yea's
T rry Obermaier said that Jack Yes's is currerYdy under rovocation for non-paym nt of
taxes, but that it is expected that the license will bs reinsta~tsd very soon. Mr. Lau is
renewing the wine license for Jack Yes's in anticipation of that roinstatement. Ms.
Obermaier asked that the motion read to include the 3.2 beer license and roferrod to a
memo from Chief Johnson concerning approval of the Police Department.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the 1999 wine license and 3.2 beer license renewals for Jack Yee's
Restaurant, effective when tax clearance is received from the State of Minnesota,
Department of Revenue and oond'rtional upon Police aNN. ~~ral and 'instructed the City
Manager to review the possibility of civil penalties and directed staff to notify the
applicant by mail that the license is not in effect until the tax clearance is receiv d. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member
Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, sye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
4. 1999 Budget Adoption (CR98-206)
Steve Mielke said that Council has held several meetings this year discussing th
1999 budget and tax levy. Budget Goals wero adop~tsd along with other financial
plans. A public hearing was held. Mr. Mielks said that staff recommends spending in
the general fund at 87,158,664 and a tax levy of $5,382,640.
Council Member Jensen moved and Mayor Redepenning seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 98-093, adopting the 1999 budget and tax Isvy collectible in 1999. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jensen,
ay ;Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
5. 1999 Meeting Calendar (CR98-196)
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Steve Mielke presented the calendar for 1999 m wings, highlighting some of the
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conflicts with the regular sd~edule, along with r comet nded changes. Council
- acc pted all changes except that on August 3.
Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to adopt the 1999
me ting calendar with the exception of the change to the August 3 and Novemb r 2"~
regular council meetings. The calendar will show a regular council meeting on August
3, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and the first meeting in November will be on Wednesday,
November 3"~. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, ay ;
Council Member Jensen, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson,
aye; Mayor Redepsnning, aye. Ths motion carried unanimously.
IV. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Johnson said that the Chemical Health Commission met and hav set
the data, April 26"' for a town meeting to discus the youth survey that was dons.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Thera being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council
Member Hssch seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:12 p.m.
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erry O `, ~ ~ ~aiar, City Clerk
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