03-04-97A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Counal was held on March 4, 1997 in the Council
Chambers of Hopkins City hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning and •Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, Johnson, and
Jensen. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Gessele, Kerrigan,
Anderson, Lansing and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. February 18, 1997 regular meeting minutes •
2. Disbursements, Prelist 1009
3. Approve Municipal State Aid street designation report (CR97-34)
4. Bid award, taw-behind stump cutter (CR97-30)
5. Approve petition, fire protection system, 10880 Excelsior Boulevard (CR97-36)
Steve Mielke asked that Council direct staff to draft a resolution stating that no tax dollars
will be used for construction of the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Mr. Mielke asked that
this directive from the Council be placed on the Consent Agenda as item six.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A poll of the vale was as follows: Council
Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye;
Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried
unanimously.
III. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Don Roesner, 618 Park Valley Drive West, thanked the council for adopting a formal
resolution stating that tax dollars would not be used for financing the construction of the
Arts Center. He further stated that the petition drive would be halted.
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Designation of action, 17th Avenue North on-street parking (CR97~1)
Steve Stadler told Counal that after receiving a petition from -residents on 17th Avenue
• ~ North last June, staff was directed to request a variance from MNDOT to allow parking on
both sides of 17th Avenue North. Staff received that approval in December 1996 and was
directed by Council to contact residents on both sides of the street for further ~ input. Mr.
Stadler said that few people attended the information meeting'for input and that.through a
telephone survey he found that some who originally signed the petition changed their
minds. He explained various safety issues that would recommend no change to parking.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to order
no change to current parking restrictions on 17th Avenue North. A poll aF the vote was as
follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Nay; Council Member
Hesch, Aye; Counal~Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was
carried.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. CUP Semper Development (V11algreensJWhite Castle) CR97-27)
Nancy Anderson told Council that Semper Development, LTD., is proposing to raze the
existing White~Castle restaurant and construct a new Walgreens and White Castle on the
southwest comer of Blake Road and State Highway 7. The Zoning and Planning
Commission recommended approval at their February 25, 1997 meeting. The location is
zoned for this use and complies with the comprehensive plan. The plan was reviewed by
the Engineering Department and the Fire Marshal and was found acceptable. The
approval was contingent on Minnehaha Watershed District approval.
Craig Christensen of Semper Development presented the site plan and elevations of the
buildings. Council discussed the project.
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 97-14, approving a conditional use permit to construct a Walgreens and White
Castle on the southwest comer of Blake Road and State Highway 7. 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 was carried unanimously. ~ ~-
2. CUP Nolan Development (Raspberry Woods) (CR97-26)
Nancy Anderson said that Stuart Nolan is proposing to construct 64 townhomes on the
site just north of St. Therese on Feltl Court. The proposal provides for 32 one-bedroom
and 32 two-bedroom townhomes. They will be .rental properties and will not have
basements. Zoning and Planning recommended approval at the February 25, 1997
meeting. Engineering has reviewed the plans. Approval will be contingent on the
Minnehaha Watershed District approval and there is a possibility that the final plan will be
changed somewhat by them. ff there are changes made by them, Zoning and Planning
will review the final plans. The Fire Marshal has requested modifications of the plans.
The use is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinances and the Comprehensive Pian.
Stuart Nolan of Nolan Development presented the site plan and elevations of the
buildings. Council Members discussed the plans.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 97-13, approving a conditional use permit to construct 64 townhomes on
the vacant site north of St. Therese with the added condition that the easement for a
control area around the property be vacated. 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 was carried
unanimously.
3. Discussion, concept review, Kakach development, Eighth and Mainstreet
(CR97-29)
Nancy Anderson told the Council that Roman Roos is proposing to develop the property
on the northeast comer of Mainstreet and 8th Avenue. The proposed development will
include three vacant lots and 715 and 717 Mainstreet. The three vacant lots and 717
Mainstreet are owned by the Hopkins HRA. The developer is asking for concept review
and requires no action. The concept provides a larger shoe for Glenrose Floral and for
two additional retailers. The concept is in compliance with Zoning Ordinances and the
Comprehensive Plan and meets the goals of the Strategic Plan. and Zoning and Planning
Commissioners approved the'ooncept.
Roman Roos presented a preliminary site plan and design elements of the project.
Council encouraged the project.
4. First reading, approve miscellaneous Zoning Ordinance revisions (CR97-28)
Nancy Anderson said that the various changes are housekeeping changes that have been
made to ~ oomec~ inconsistencies or. problems staff has identified. The majority of the
amendments pertain to changing the zoning ordinance to comply with the so-day rule
enacted by the Legislature. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended
approval pit their February 25, 1997 meeting
Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt
resolution 97-15, approving Ordinance 97-797, making various zoning and city code
amendments 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. The motion was carried unanimously.
5. Approve final plans, reconstruction of Excelsior Boulevard (CR97-35)
Steve Stadler told Council that in September, 1995, they reviewed and approved
preliminary reconstruction plans for Excelsior Boulevard from Shady Oak Road to 11 th
Avenue South. Design work has been completed and the City of Hopkins must approve
the final plans before Hennepin County can approve the project for bidding. Mr. Stadler
reviewed the final plans and answered questions.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adopt
resolution 97-19, approving County State Aid Highway 3 (Excelsior Boulevani)
reconstruction final plans, Shady Oak Road to 11th Avenue South, Henepin County
Project 9224. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwwell, Aye; Council
Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye;
Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously.
6. Approve plans order bids,11 th Avenue South improvement project (CR97~2)
Steve Stadler said that a public hearing was conducted at the regular City Council
meeting on January 7, 1997 regarding the improvements to 1~1 th Avenue South. At that
time Council authorized the preparation of plans and specifications. Staff now asks for
authorization to bid the project.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 97-18, approving plans and specifications, 11th Avenue South
Improvements, Project 96-16 and authorize bids. 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 was carried
unanimously.
7. Accept feasibility report, order public hearing for April 1, 1997 alley
reconstruction (CR97~7)
Jim Gessele reported that on February 4, 1997, Council authorized staff to undertake a
feasibility study on the reconstn~ction of portions of the 'T' alleys between Mainstreet and
1st Avenue North and 17th and 21st Avenues North. Four neighborhood meetings were
held and were poorly attended. Staff requested approval of the feasibility study and
asked that a public hearing for the assessment of costs be ordered. Mr. Gessele
presented the costs and told Council haw issues had been resolved.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 97-19, ordering public hearing, Alley Reconstruction, Project 97-02. 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 was carried unanimously.
8. First reading, consider public utilities ordinance revision (CR97~3)
Mike Causing e~lained to the Council that' reading meters has become increasingly
difficult where the meters are either inacvessible or the outside remotes are buried under
snow. The changes to the ordinance will help Public Works employees work better with
the residents to resolve some of these issues.
Council Member Jensen moved and Council Member Maxwell seconded a motion to
approve for first reading.Ordinance 97-798, an ordinance amending the Public Utilities
Oniinance. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council
Memt~ler Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch; Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye;
'Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously.
9. Liquor violations, Hopkins Liquor (CR97-S8)
Steve Mielke told the Council that in November of 1995 and May 1996, the police
department found that Hopkins Liquor Store sold alcoholic barerages to minors. Mr.
Mielke met with the owner of the liquor store and an agreement was reached that a
$500.00 sanction would be imposed for the first offense and that the store would be
closed for seven oonsecxative days from March 17 through March 23, 1997 for the second
offense. Staff recommended that the funds be dedicated to the Chemical Health
Commission for use in programs to prevent use of alcohol by underage individuals. Mr.
Mielke also stated that there is currently a case pending in District Court for a third
offense which occurred in December 1996, and that the owner is'aware of the possibility
that his license can be revoked.
Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
accept and approve the conditional admission and waiver of hearing agreement between
the City manager and the licensee of Hopkins Liquor Store. 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 was
carried unanimously.
VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Council Member Johnson attended the Chemical Health Commission Meeting and said
that "Walk the Talk" night will be April 10, 1997. She said the Commission discussed the
direction that was given them at the Joint Meeting with the Council.
Council Member Maxwell said he would be meeting with the Harley Hopkins
Neighborhood on the March 19,1997.
III. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member
Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
consent at 9:47 p. m.
Respectfully Submi ,
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eny O aier, City Clerk
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