01-20-98A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 20, 1998, in
the Council Chambers of th Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning and Council Members Maxwell, Jensen, Hesch,
and Johnson. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genallie, Stadler, Gessale,
Hartshom and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Teri Rolf, 237 6'~' Avenue North, said she reed in the newspaper that Chapel Viaw
was not the cause of sewer back up in the 6''" Avenue North and 3"~ Street area
and asked that a clear water test be done to dote. mina where the water was
coming from.
John Heegard, 13 Monroe Avenue, thanked the Council for their public service and
the good job that they do. Mr. Heegard voiced his concern for what he perceived
as the lack of communication between the City and the neighborhoods in the
planning process of the SuperValu project.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. December 16, 1997, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. January 6, 1998, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. January 13, 1998 Work Session Minutes
4. Disbursements, Pralist 1030
5. Second Reading, Storm Water Ordinance Amendment (Memo)
6. Renewal of Elks Lodge Gambling License (CR98-013)
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen 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, eye; Council
Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Redepenning, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Parking Permit Rates (CR98-011)
Jim Hartshorn told the Council that the increase was brought to Council on January
6, and Council requested more information. Mr. Hartshom said that revenue ne ds
to increase because maintenance costs are increasing each year. Tha memo from
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Heather Alex, Police Department, was referred to for reasons for the decrease in
parking citation revenue. The reasons given were greater compliance, extended
parking hours allowed, and greater discretion and customer service attitude in
issuing citations.
Council discussed the various issues and options for funding maintenance of the
parking lots and ramp. The Council ddl~~~~ined that there should be discussion at a
later date regarding the entire parking system.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion
for no increase of parking permit fees for the year 1998. 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. The
motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Plans, order bids, Nine Mile Creek Maintenance Project
Jim Gessele told Council that the study for the project was presented by staff and
accepted by Council at the December 16"' meeting. At that time Council
authorized plans for the project. Mr. Gessele presented the plans.
He explained that two sites were added ~ the feasibility report that were not
included in the original agreement. The additional cost of the feasibility study with
the two new sites was X800.00.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion
to approve plans and authorize bidding for aNine-Mile Creek maintenance project
and authorize additional consultant fees for the project feasibility study. 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. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Johnson said that an item was omitted from the agenda. The
grant of ~ 1500 that was received for an Education and Liquor Compliance Check
Program needed to be approved by the Council.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to
accept the grant and approve the program as submitted at the City Council
Worksession on January 13, 1998. 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. The motion carried
unanimously.
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VI. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Hesch said she ~lt~..~ded a Zoning and Planning Commission
meeting where they discussed the SuperValu Project. Council Member Hesch said
that the neighborhood will have additional opportunities for input.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There 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 8:17 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
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Terry ~rmeier, City Clerk
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