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08-06-96A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 6, 1996 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Redepenning, Council Members Maxwell, Hesch, Johnson and Jensen. Also present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler; Schedler and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Redepenning'called the meeting to order at 7:50 p:m. II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS There were no public comments. III. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF JULY 18, 1998 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 994 4. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS 5. APPROVAL OF ACTION, APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES (CR96-121) 6. APPROVAL OF ACTION, ESTABLISHMENT OF ABSENTEE ~-LLOT BOARD (CR96-122) 7. APPROVAL OF ACTION, 3.2 OFF SALE LICENSE FOR MAINSTREET MARKET OF HOPKINS (CR96-120) 8. APPROVAL OF ACTION, CHANGE TIME OF SEPTEMBER 10 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND NOVEMBER 5 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CR96-124) 9. APPROVAL OF ACTION, APPROVE CONSULTANT SERVICES, TRAFFIC PREEMPTION SIGNALS (CR96-123) Item number 8 was amended to move the November 5 City Council meeting to November 8. The meeting would start at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Maxwell asked haw many members there would be on the Absentee Ballot Board and whether the City would be following state law by having the members be city employees. Mr. Genellie said that he was not sure about the number of members on the Board but he assured Mr. Maxwell that the City would be in compliance with state law. Council Member Maxwell also had a question regarding Item #9. He asked Mr. Stadler if this action would affect the County Road 3 schedule. Mr. Stadler said that it would not. Council Member Maxwell 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, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. N. OATH OF OFFICE Jim Genellie administered the oath of office to the following new commission members: Wendy Brower -Human Rights Commission Dorothy Boen -Zoning and Planning Commission Randy Engel -Zoning and Planning Commission V. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDER ACTION -ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT, FIRST STREET NORTH, 1997 STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CR96-125) Steve Stadler reported that First Street North has been scheduled for repair for many years, but, because of the Mainstreet project, repairs were delayed. Seal Coat was applied to the street in 1990 through 1992, but the street is still in need ofi more repair. Several of the blocks need to be reconstructed. Staff recommended that Council order preparation of a Feasibility Report for First Street North Improvements and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for preparation of Feasibility Report. Council Member Maxwell asked what happens if most of the people at the Thursday, August 8 public meeting are not in favor of either widening the street or adding sidewalks. Mr. Stadler said the scope of the project could change due to neighborhood concerns but that a feasibility report would be required if any project is done that will require assessments. Council Member Jensen asked who would be affected by the assessments. Mr. Stadler said that residents and businesses who were located one block north or south of First Street North. Mr. Mielke said that widening the street would allow parking on First Street North which has been desired in the past. A feasibility study will examine the costs of widening the street and adding sidewalks and provide a design that residents and the Council can react to. Council Member Jensen wanted to know what state aid would pay for. Mr. Stadler said that the property owners would be assessed the cost of a normal residential street. State aid would pay any extra costs due to any additional width or strength required of a state aid street. Council Member Hesch said that if there is going to be parking on First Street North, the City should make it clear which side the parking should be on and why. She also asked whether the .City's pavement management program supported the project. Mr. Stadler said that the pavement management program demonstrated the necessity of reconstructing parts of First Street North. August 6, 1996 City Council Meeting Page 2 Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Hesch seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 96-64 ordering preparation of a Feasibility Report for First Street North Improvements and authorizing the City Manager to enter irrto an agreement with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for preparation of Feasibility Report, with the added condition that the agreement with Bolton and Menk not be signed until after the August 13 Worksession. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council hAember Jensen, Aye; Council Member Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carved unanimously. B. DISCUSSION -PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (MEMO) John Schedler went over some of the highlights of the annual financial report. C. CONSIDER ACTION - LMC REQUEST FOR FUNDING RIGHT OF WAY (CR96-126) Steve Mielke reported that U.S. West is challenging the rights of cities to control their rights-o~f~way. The League of Minnesota Cities has requested a voluntary contribution from member cities to assist in its efforts to protect the cities' rights. The League requested a voluntary contribution of $1,098. Staff recommended that Council approve the contribution. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to approve a contribution of $1,098. 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. VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Council Member Maxwell reported that the Zoning and Planning Commission discussed the proposed business park ordinance. They also were interested in a joint meeting with the City Council which has been set for the September Woricsession. The Cable Commission did not meet and the cities are still waiting for the refranchising ordinance. Council Member Jensen said that the Chemical Health Commission met on August 5 and spent the meeting discussing the proposed tobacco ordinance. They will discuss it again at their September meeting and it will probably be before the City Council in October. Mayor Redepenning asked Mr. Mielke about some violations of the liquor laws that took place some months ago. Mr. Mielke said that discussions needed to take place between the violators and the City Manager. He also said that some of the cases remain to be litigated. Council Member Johnson reported that she had been meeting with stafF c:onceming the Neighbofiood Contact Committee and that a report would be made to the City Council on August 20. August 6, 1996 City Council Meeting Page 3 • Council Member Hesch said that none of her committees had met but that she had attended a , meeting in St. Louis Park concerning family services. She received a report at that meeting from the League of Women Voters regarding establishing a one stop service center for family services. She said the League had talked to the Family Resouroe Center and were recommending St. Louis Park adopt a similar model. Mr. Mielke~ reported to •the City Council on the status of the Suburban Alliance. Suburban Alliance is a human services planning organization that also contracts for and provides services. It is supported by a joint powers agreement among 22 cities. It also receive funds from Hennepin County. Suburban Alliance is currently experiencing significant problems with debt. It awes various entities in excess of $100,000. The annual contribution from all member cities is $35,000. ' City attorneys have determined that the member cities are responsible' for the debt. Staff members from the various cities have been meeting to determine haw to resolve the problems. Mr. Mielke said that he would keep the Council informed. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:45 p.m. , ' Respectfully Submitted, J es'Genellie, City Clerk , COUNCIL MEMBERS ~_ ~~• - y ' ~%~~ ~ ~ .~ i ' ',,~ - t ~ 1 v ATTEST Charies D. Rede ennin Ma or ~- P 9~ Y August 6, 1996 City Council Meeting Page 4