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A regular•meetinq of the Hopkins City~Council was held on
_ January 17, 1995 in the Council ~a~h:.rs of Hopkins City
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-Present were Mayor Redepenninq, Counci~~~r-rs Hesch,
Krit$ ler -and Maxwell . 'Also present were staff ~nam~-ors
Mielke, Genellie, Harmeninq; Gessele, Kerrigan ,and City
Attorney Jerre Miller. ,
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor"Redepenninq called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
• II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COTS/CONCERNS '. '
There were no public e~~nts.
INTRODUCTION•OF RAZZLL
Eileen Harvala presented "Resale". Ras$le is the city~s new•
" •~ message line for the citi~ens~to share their comments and
' suggestions'or to ask about•services the city provides.
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' III PRESENTATION - ~1~1~m~lOTECH CORPORATION '
•- Mayor Redepenninq presented a plaque honoring.Thermotech
Corporation and saying thank you for their contribution to
the City of Hopkins. •
. IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3, 1995•REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2: APPROVAL OF JANUARY 10, 1994•MORKSESSION MINUTES
3. APPROVAL OF MISC~T~T,ANEOUS LICENSES
"4. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 956 "
License #95'72 was removed from the list of licenses. The
. Curren"t owner of Cash Fair, a pawnshop, is seeking a buyer
for the business. ,
' Councilmember Maxwell moved and Councilmember Kritsler
seconded the motion to approve 'the consent agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~+~r3r Hesch,
Aye; Councilm~~~r Krit$ler, Aye; Councilr~4mher Maxwell,
" Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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a . • CONSIDER ACTION - DOUG DAHLBERG - ASSESSMENT FOR Stsw~sx
HOOKUP (Memo) .
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Staff recommended that Mr. Dahlberg pay the charges pursuant
to our current ordinance, but at six percent rate and
forgive the interest since 1992.
Mr. Harmening gave the background of this issue and
addressed the questions that mere raised at the last Council
meeting.
Mr. Dahlberg appeared before the~City Council to respond to
the staff report.
The Council and staff discussed methods of determining
charges for connection to the sever system.
After additional discussion Counci~~A~~-r Krit~ler moved and
Councilm~+~-r Hesch seconded the motion to adopt staff's
alternatives #2 and #4 which would change the interest rate
to 6$ and only apply the interest for the period Mr.
Dahlberg owned the property.
A poll of the= vote vas as follows: Counci~~~~~er Hesch,
Aye; Councilmember Krit$ler, Aye; Council~~~+her Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
b. CONSIDER ACTION - COMPI~~~NSIVE PLAN CHANCE ZONING
AMENDMENT - OPUS PROPERTY (Rpt. 95-008)
Staff recommended approval 'of Ordinance No. 94-752 for
second reading and order published. No changes were made
from first reading.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Counci~~~~ar Kritsler
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 94-752•for second
reading and order published.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~A~~+er Hesch,
Aye; Counci~+~~~er Krit$ler, Aye; Counci~~A+~~er Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
c. CONSIDffit ACTION - AMEND SECTION 415 CITY CODE HOUSE
NUMBERS (Rpt.95-001)
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 95-753 for
second reading, as originally drafted, and order published.
Mr. Gessele stated that the ordinance had not been changed
from the first reading and requested the Council to
• reconsider the ordinance as written. He cited the Police
Department and Fire Department memos.
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The Council discussed the necessity for house numbers at the
back of properties. Several Counci~~+~~~ers said they
preferred to use an educational approach rather than
mandates. They encouraged staff to~ proceed with the
suggested education campaign.
Council+~~+~her Maxwell moved and Counci~~n~tor Hesch seconded
the motion to adopt Ordinance ~No. 95-753, without the
requirement for numbers at the rear of properties, for
second reading and order published.
A poll of the vote was as follows: COUnci~~A~~~r Hesch,
Aye; Councilmar~hcr Kritzler, Aye; Councilr~~~~er Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepennfng, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
d. CONSIDER ACTION - AMEND SECTION 930 OF THE HOPRINS CITY
CODE, ALARM SYSTE1riS
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 94-751 for
second reading and approve the s~~~~ry of Ordinance No. 94-
751 for second reading and order the publication of the
s~~~~ry.
l~tr. Genellie informed the Council that the wording
concerning non payment of false alarms and response from the
City has been dropped.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Counci~~A+~her Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 94-751 and the
s~~~~ry of Ordinance No. 94-751 for second reading and order
the s~~~+~ry published.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Council~~~+her Hesch,
Aye;, Counci~mA~her Krit$ler, Aye; Counci~~~t~er Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
, e. CONSIDER ACTION - RTVISION OF CITY CHARTER (Rpt. 95-
005)
Staff recommended that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 94-
748 and No. 94-749 for second reading and order published.
This action continues the process of amending the City
Charter.
Counci~~~~her Maxwell moved and Counci~m~~~er Hesch seconded
the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 94-748 and Ordinance No.
.~ 94-749 for second reading and ordered published.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Council~+~her Hesch,
Aye; Councilmember Kritsler, Aye; Counci~m~~er Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION - VARIANCE, GARAGE HEIGHT, 105 16TH
AVENUE NORTH (Rpt. 95-009)
Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 95-Z denying a
height variance to construct a garage.
Mr. Kerrigan discussed the request with the Council and
presented a petition from the applicants.
The applicants appeared before the Cfty Council. The argued
that aesthetics of the property would be improved by a
taller garage.
Counci~TM~~+her Maxwell moved and Counci~~~~+her Hesch seconded
the motion to adopt Resolution No. 95-2''.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Hesch,
Aye; Council~~~t+er Kritsler, Aye; Counci~~~~er Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Abstain. The motion carried.
b. CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF A
CCMM[JNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM ON LAHN CARE AND YARD MASTS
MANAGEMENT (Rpt. 95-12)
Staff recommended that the Council authorise staff to
implement a Community Environmental Solutions Program to
educate Hopkins residents on Lawn Care and Yard Haste
Management during the spring of 1995 at the basic level
offered by Toro.
Kathy Max appeared before the Council to explain the
program. Counci~~A~r--r Hesch suggested that it might be
better not to offer a rebate fn order to ensure that the
people who attended were there just to learn about yard
waste management. Staff pointed out that the rebate did
serve to encourage residents to attend and receive the
education.
• After discussion Council~~m~er Hesch moved and Counci~~er+her
Krit$ler seconded the motion to authorise the program with
additional prises worth not more than $600.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~p~~~r Hesch,
Aye; Counci~mp~ber Kritzler, Aye; Councii~A~her Maxwell,
' Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
c. CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE 1995 NON-UNION NAGE INCREASE
(Rpt. 95-13)
Staff recommended that the Council approve a wage increase
of 2.0$ January 1, 1995 and 1.0$ increase effective July 1,
1995 for non-union employees.
Councilmember Hesch moved and Council~pm~er Rritzler
seconded the motion to approve the non-union wage increase.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~mp~~~r Hesch,
Aye; Councilmember i~it~ler, Aye; Counci~+~~her Maxwell,
. Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously:
d. CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE 1995/1996 POLICE OFFICERS
CONTRACT (Rpt. 95-14)
Staff recommended that the Council approve the 1995 and 1996
contract for the Hopkins Police Officer's Association,
L.E.L.S., Local #151.
Counci~~o~~her Maxwell moved and Councilmember Hesch seconded
the motion to approve the contract.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Counci~~p~~sr Hesch,
Aye; Counci~~~~~er Krit$ler, Aye;. Counci~~+~vher Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
e. CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE 1995/1996 Local 49 CONTRACT
(Rpt. 95-15)
Staff recommended that the Council approve the 1995/1996
Contract for the public works employees union, Local 49.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Councilmember Hesch seconded
the motion to approve the contract.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~~er Hesch,
Aye; Counci~~~~er Krit$ler, Aye; Councii~~~+her Maxwell,
Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
f . DISCUSSION - REScttt~uULE FEBRUARY WORKSESSION (Memo)
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• Mr. Mielke discussed with the Council•Horksession falling on
February 14, 1995: He offered the Council the alternative
of picking a different day. ~ •,
• The -Council decided not to change the date of the
worksession.
VII: REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
CouncilmA~+r~r Hesch reported on the recent meeting between
• students and adults concerning alternative forms of
recreation for young people. .She• said. that- several
• • committees wer® formed to look at -recreational • opportunities
• for young people.- .
Counci~~~~her Maxwell reported on the recent Raspberry
' Festival meeting. This year's theme is a salute to
volunteers.
Councilma~+b~r •Kritzler said that he would be 'attending
several 'cable related meetings this week.
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-- VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Counci~~o~TMher Hesch seconded'
the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous
consent.
. Respectfu , y • submitted,
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J ~~ A: Genellie, ~ City Clerk
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Charles D. Re epenn3ng, M'~ror
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