12-01-98A regular m sting of the Hopkins City Council was held on D csmb r 1, 1998, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present wero Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, and
Johnson. Also present were staff members Mislks, Geneltis, Stadler, Kerrigan,
Gessele, Anderson, and City Attomsy 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
There wero none
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. November 17, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. City Council License Report
3. Authorize Feasibility Report, 1999 Alley Improvements South of Mainstr ert
Between 12'/13''' Ave S (CR98-189)
4. Authorize Feasibility Report 1989 Alley Improvements, 400 Block between
14'~/15~' Ave N and the 300 Block bertwesn 12'/13"' Ave N (CR88-188)
5. Approve Engineering Services Agreement, 1999 Storm Water Pond
Maintenance (CR98-192)
Mayor Redepenning asked Mr. Stadler to summarize item five. Mr. Stadler said that
the approval would be for design surveys on both properties, including specifications
for South Park Valley Pond. The total sxpendituro being requested would bs be~tw n
S 14,000 and S 19,000.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Memb r
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Redspenning, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. CUP Revision to Chapel View (CR98-187)
Nancy Anderson told the Council that Chapel View was granted a Conditional Use
permit to construct an addition. The previously approved addition was located on the
south side of the existing building and would bs used for a chapel with the lower level
to be used for physical therapy. Ms. Anderson said that the current plans show a
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smaller addition to be attached to the southwesterly sid of the building. The
enclosed court is not included. Ths Zoning and Planning Commission recommended
approval at their November 24~' meeting. Ths plans are in compliance with zoning
regulations.
Robert Huntley from ATSd~R Architects reviewed the plans. Steve Fritzks, manager
of Chapel View, also appeared for questions.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
approve Resolution 98-83, approving an amendment to CUP 98-2 to construct an
addition to Chapel View. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hssch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor
Redepsnning, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
2. CUP Stobbs Apartments 1CR98-191)
Nancy Anderson said that the applicants are proposing to construct athirty-~sev n-unit
apartment complex. Ths proposed building will be a three-story building with
and rground parking and will have twenty-four two-bedroom units and thirteen one-
bedroom units. Ths Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. Ths
plan is in compliance with zoning regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
Keith Sjoquist, architect for the project, reviewed the plans. Counci! discussed the
number of mature tress being removed and asked the applicant, Duane Strobe, to
agro to plant more tress than required. Mr. Stobbs agreed.
Council Member Maxwsil moved and Council Member Hssch seconded a motion to
approve Resolution 98-86 approving a conditional use permit to construct sthirty-
seven-unit apartment complex. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Memb r
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, nay; Mayor
R d penning, aye. Motion carried.
3. Hop-A-Ride Contract
Nancy Anderson told the Council that the 1998 Hop-A-Rids contract is held by
Suburban Taxi. Two bids were received for 1999 from Suburban Taxi end from
Alternative Choice Transportation Inc. Alternative Choice bid #0.10 higher than
Suburban Taxi. Ms. Anderson said that complaints were received in the past. Based
on that and recommendations from the City of Maple Grove, staff rscbmmended
Alternative Choice Transportation Inc.
Council Member Maxwell asked if the company would bs in oompliancs with our Taxi
Ordinance. Matt Liveringhouse, owner of Alternative Choice Transportation, spoke to
th Council about how his service works and what he envisions for the future. Mr.
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Liveringhouse said that his service is not considered a taxi service. Council directed
the City Attorney to comparo the service to our Taxi Ordinance.
Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to award the Hop-A-
Ride contract to Alternative Choice Transportation Inc. for the 1888 service and
increase the ticket price. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hssch, aye; Council Member Johnson, eye; Mayor
Redepsnning, aye. Motion csrried unanimously.
4. Resolution Adopting Rate Changes, Storm and Sanitary Sewer (CR88-187)
Lori Yager told the Council mat the Sewer Utility Fund has grown to a healthy
retained earnings balance, while the Storm Sewer Fund has incurrod millions of dollars
in construction and mair~tenanos costs over the past five years and will continue to
incur costs into the near futuro. The proposed Storm Sewer increase will go from
88.60 par REF (Residential Equivalent Factor) to 812.00 per REF per quarter. The
Sanitary sewer will decrease 80.25 per 1,000 gallons of water usage.
A discussion of the impact on larger businesses followed. Council Members asked for
information showing the impact on moro businesses.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
continue this action to the next meeting and dietcted staff to show the impact on
more businesses. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye;
Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Conditional Admission and Waiver of Hearing Agreement -Hopkins Liquor
(CR88-184)
Steve Mielke reviewed the policies regarding liquor license violations. Mr. Mielke said
that in this case them are significant language barrier issues. An interpreter was hirod
to help negotiate the Conditional Admission and Waiver of Hearing. It now appears
that the licenses understands the rules and how to abide by them. Ths Police
Department has been asked to meet with the licenses and an interpreter to again
review the rules and rogulations of legal and illegal sales.
The Council discussed the issues and the agreement. Council Member Maxwell
moved to accept the 8500.00 fine and fourteen-day suspension, but not accept
combining the two violations as one. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Redepenning moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion ~
approve Conditional Admission and Waiver of Hearing for Hopkins Liquor, located at
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712 - 11th Ave S. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Msmbsr Maxwell, ay ;
Council Member Hesch, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redsp nning, ay .
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Liquor License Renewals (CR98-1901
Terry Obsrmaier told Council that all liquor license ronewal applications wsro received
except Jsck Yes's. Applications wilt be forwarded to Liquor Control when insurance
certificates are received. Mayor Redepenning asked if the memo from Chief Johnson
would be included wi~1 the application sent to the State Liquor Control. Ms.
Obermaier answered yes.
Council discussed the Hopkins Liquor renewal.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
approve the 1999 liquor license renewals contingent on receiving certificates of
insurance, statements of salsa, and payment of all fees. Also, approve the
accompanying miscellaneous licenses for businesses that hold liquor licenses. A poll
of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Jens n,
aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Rsdepenning, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
7. Interim Ordinance, Suspension of Demolition Permits on Single Family
Homes (CR98-195)
Jim Kerrigan said that in previous discussions and planning documents, the City
Council has identified the goal of preserving existing single family housing stock
within the City. Thera have been recent questions as to whe8ter the existing
permitting process and regulations concerning the removal of single family housing
does indeed foster this goal. Mr. Kerrigan outlined the provisions of the interim
ordinance.
Pastor Karl Galik of Zion Lutheran Church said that this ordinance would be a probl m
for Zion. They are in the process of obtaining plans for expansion that would involy
the removal of two or three single family homes. Council directed City Attorney Jerre
Miller to meet with Pastor Galik to get a better understanding of his concerns.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
approve for first reading, Ordinance 98-821, an interim ordinance for the purpose of
protecting the planning proc:sss and health, safety, and welfare of City residents and
r gulating and restricting the demolition or removal of single family residential
buildings and structures within the City of Hopkins. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Maxwell, aye; Council Member Hesch, aye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor R d penning, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Hesch said that she already relayed the content of the Zoning and
Planning Commission Meeting.
Council Member Maxwell said that he attended a meeting of the Harley Hopkins
Neighborhood. Ths topic of discussion was the Surge property.
City Manager Steve Mielke announced that the Budget Hearing would be held on
Monday, December 7''' at 6:30 p.m.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ther being no further business, Council Member Maxwell moved and Council
Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:42 p.m.
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