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01-16-96,~ A regular meeting of the Hopkins Cfty Council was held on January 16 , 1996 in the CouncilO'ha~~ers of.Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Rsdepenning, Council Me~~rs Maxwell, Hesch, Johnson and Jensen. Also present were staff TM~+hers Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, f~errigan, Steinman, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rsdepenning called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. II. ~ PRESENTATION ' A: HOPKINS JAYCEES ~ - ..Brad Johnson presented the City with a check for $80,000, the balance of a pledge .to the Pavilion made by the Jaycees. B. TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE ESSAY CONTEST NINNERS ~ ' - . Dave Teclaw presented certificates to students who. were declared the ' winners of the "1995•Turn Off The Violence" essay contest. , ' III: PROCLAMATION ,' - - • - ME LOVE OUR RIDS MONTH Mayor Redepenning read a proclamation•declaring the month of February as "Ne Love Our Rids Month". IV. APPEARANCE . - s A. DON ROESNER, SIGN GRANT LOAN APPLICATION FOR CO1~II~lERCIAL REHAB Paul Steinman explained the purpose and administration of the Sign Grant Program. - . Don Roesner appeared before the Council to rec,~uest that the Sign Grant Program be expanded to include an industrially-coned area on.Fifth Street South. - Staff recommended that if the Council wiRhp~ to proceed with further examination of this issue, they should refer it to the HBCA to review and provide a recc~Andation for consideration by-the Council at a future date. Mayor.Redepenning instructed Mr. Steinman to take 'the request to the HBCA for assessment and a recommendation. .' V . OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC CO1~IIKffiiTTS /CONCERNS 'ere were no ~ comments . ' ~f January 16, 1996 Council Meeting Page 2 VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2, 1996 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF MISC~~T-'~NEOUS LICENSES 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 981 4. APPROVAL OF ACTION - AUTHORIZE ENGINEERING SERVICES--MEADO~PBROORE STORM SawtSx (CR96-12 ) 5. APPROVAL OF ACTION - PAY EQUITY REPORT (CR96-11) 6. APPROVAL OF ACTION - CHANGE ORDER, CONSULTANT FEE, VALLEY/NESTBROOKE EAST STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CR96-14) Council Member Maxwell moved and Council M~r-~" Johnson 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. VII. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDER ACTION - VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT, 1106-1124 MAINSTREET " (CR96-07) Jim Kerrigan stated to the Council that an easement across the southerly portion of the Suburban Property for utilities had been abandoned. NSP still has some poorer lines over the easement, but will work with the developer to move the lines. At this time the easement is right under a portion of the proposed building site. Mayor Redepenning opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m. Hearing no comments from the public, Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to close the Public Hearing. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council M~,i,~r--r Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepennfnq, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously and Mayor Redepenning closed the Public Hearing at 8:24 p.m. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 96-4, approving Ordinance 96-778 vacating a utility easement at 1106-1124 Mainstreet, for first reading. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 96-4, approving Ordinance 96-778 vacating a utility easement at 1106-1124 Mainstreet for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council M~'~or Maxwell, Aye; Council MQ~~~r Jensen, Aye; Council M~~~r~r Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. r January 16, 1996 Council Meeting Page 3 VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDER ACTION - ADOPTION OF STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CR96-08) ' Paul Steinman reported to the Council that in November, 1995, the Council continued the item of the revised Strategic Plan for Economic Development in order to 'allow for more public input. Staff is now requesting approval of the plan. Mike Miller and Nelson Berg, committee ~~tors that worked on the plan, both expressed the need to adopt the plan. Mr. Berg explained that HBCA has been involved in the process and was aware of and supported the changes. ' Staff recommended a motion to accept the revised Strategic Plan for Economic Development for the City of Hopkins. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Mbar Jensen seconded a motion to accept the revised Strategic Plan for Economic Development for the City of Hopkins. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council 1Kan~-r Maxwell, Aye; Council Member Jensen, Aye; Council Member'Hesch, Aye; Council Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. IX. NEN BUSINESS A. CONSIDER ACTION - DISCUSS CUL-DE-SAC ON 18TH/19TH AVENUES Steve Stadler informed the Council of the result of neighborhood meetings held to discuss cul-de-sacs on 18th and 19th Avenues. A petition was submitted requesting that the cul-de-sac be constructed on 18th Avenue. Mr. Stadler stated that he is aware of a neighborhood petition requesting that the cul-de-sac not bye constructed on 19th Avenue. Staff asked Council to consider the issues and provide direction on how to proceed. Dorothy Brea, 133 19th Avenue South, Brad and Laurel Nelson, 135 18th Avenue South, Bob Quinn, lay 18th Avenue South, Jane Heimerl, 107 19th Avenue South, Mark R~nath, 100 18th Avenue South, Duffy Bren 626 Neat Valley Park Drive, and Don Roesner, 618 Nest Park Valley Drive all appeared to voice their support for the cul-de-sacs, siting traffic and safety as the issues. Merrill Burgstrhler, 136 18th Avenue South, stated that he preferred a loop street design, but, would support the cul-de-sacs if that wasn~t possible. Jim Stanley, 135 19th Avenue South and Mr. Bear, 118 19th Avenue South, did not support the cul-de-sac, saying that access to County Road #3 and cost were the issues. Dale Feste, and Paul Swanson said that as business people, they feared losing business if the traffic flow was changed. i January 16, 1996 Council Meeting Page 4 ' Mayor Redepenninq instructed staff to obtain more information and consult with Hennepin County to ask why the loop street design was rejected. He also instructed staff to ask Mark Koegler, consultant from Hoisington Koegler, for input. Council Member Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to continue the item until the February 6, 1996 meeting. 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 Redepenninq, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. B. CONSIDER ACTION - MOLINE TREATMENT PLANT, RENOVATION CONCEPT APPROVAL (CR96-13) Steve Stadler reported that in 1995, the City Council entered into a contract with RCM, Inc. to undertake the Nellhouse Improvement of Nell #1 (Moline Site). After meetings with the utility division and staff they are now at the point to move into the next phase of the project. The improvements include new pumps, to square off the building and create room for new piping and space to expand the use of the building for the future, a new roof, a new exterior, and storage for voting equipment. Don Monnen, consultant with RCM, appeared and showed surfacing products to the Council and explained the improvements. Staff recommended a motion to approve the Moline Nater Plant renovation concept and authorise proceeding with preparation of final construction documents (design development phase). Council l~r~r Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve the Moline Nater Plant renovation concept and authorise proceeding with preparation of final construction documents (design development phase). 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 Redepenninq; Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. C. CONSIDER ACTION - PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, STH AVENUE AND MAINSTREET (CR96-10) Jim Kerrigan stated that the City presently Dams a vacant lot on the northeast corner of Mainstreet and 8th Avenue. The lot fs being used as a parking lot with a gravel surface. In September of last year, Staff requested Cfty Council approval to consider authorisation for preparation of plans and specifications to upgrade the lot. Mr. Kerrigan outlined two proposals; one, to create a hard surface and approve the appearance as a temporary measure, and two, to create a hard surface, curb and gutter, and dd landscaping for drainage. s '~ January 16, 1996 Council Meeting Page 5 Staff recommended a motion to authorize preparation of plans and specifications for interim parking lot improvements on the City/HRA property located at the northeast corner of Mainstreet and 8th Avenue (Lots 11 and 12, Block 66, Mest Minneapolis. Staff specifically recammaended alternative number one as Stated above. Council and staff discussed the alternatives and cost. Mayor Rsdepenning questioned why the design was not being done in house. Mr. Stadler answered that it is a time factor. Council Member Hesch moved and Council 1NI~~*' Maxwell seconded a motion to continue the item until the meeting on February 6, 1996. 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 Redepenninq, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. D. CONSIDER ACTION - ZONING AMENDMENT--STORM HATER MANAGffiKENT ORDINANCE (CR96-9) Jim Kerrigan reported to Council that last year amendments to the Comprehensive Plan were submitted to the Metropolitan Council regarding policy changes relating to multifamily development. These amendments had been approved by the Zoning and Planning Commission and City Council subject to Metropolitan Council approval. After "submission, the Met Council staff informed the City staff that before any amendments will be considered, the City must revise the amendment to incorporate the Met Councils Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Pollution to all Metropolitan Mater Bodies. The proposed ordinance was reviewed with the Commission. Th® staff noted that a storm water management plan will only be required for conditional use permits and subdivisions. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. Staff rec~~nded a motion to adopt Resolution 96-5, approving Ordinance 96-779 that will add a storm water management ordnance to the Zoning Ordinance, for first reading. Council Member Maxwell moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 96-5, approving Ordinance 96-779 that will add a storm water management ordinance to the Zoning Ordinance, for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Maxwell, Aye; Council Me~r1r Jensen, Aye; Council Mann-r Hesch, Aye; Councf 1 Member Johnson, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion was carried unanimously. X. REPORTS - COMi~IITTSES/COI~IIKISSIONS Council Member Jensen reported that the Chemical Health Commission is orkinq on a program to inform parents of activities of Pram Night. r • '~ / ..;. f ~, r - ~~ anuary 16, 1996 Council Meetinq aqe 6 • There being, no further business, Council 1K~~t'r' Hesch moved and Council Member Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn. The meeting vas adjourned by unanimous cons at 10:25 p.m. . ~ _ __ • • e ier,.Deputy City Clerk - CO CIL MEMBX~ ~~ . --- r . /~ •~/~/ . ~ ~~ • ~ ~ r BST: ' ~ ~- --- Charles D. Redepenninq, yo~• .:,~ .