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- A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council arcs held on
May 16, 1995 in the Council Ch~~hers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present ware Mayor Radepenning, Council~~t:ers Anderson,
Hesch, Krit$lar and Maxwell. Also present were staff
~~~nrs Mielke, Genellie, Statlar, Kerrigan, Steinman,
Gessele, T. Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Redepenning presented Duffy Bren with a plaque
honoring him for his many years of recycling.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC CO1~lENTS/CONCERNS
Tina Jensen appeared before Council to present them with
letters from the 4th graders in her class.
Karen Jensen also appeared inviting the Council to a meeting
to be held May 17th concerning information about the past
Raspberry festival celebrations.
Ed Hamlin, Boston Gardens, announced the 5th publication of
the Hopkins Community Guide. He gave copies to the Council
and staff. This publication contains information of the
businesses, churches and entertainment available in Hopkins.
III. PRESENTATION - RECYCLING
A video message was heard from Mr. Hefter fourth grade
class.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF MAY 6, 1995 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 964
4. APPROVAL OF ACTION - AMEND LEGISLATIVE POLICY
8-D, SOLID NASTE COLLECTION PROCEDURES (Rpt. 95-84)
5 APPROVAL OF ACTION - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
REPLACEMENT RESCUE TOOL (Rpt. 95-82)
6. APPROVAL OF ACTION - AUTHORIZE DIGITAL STEREO
IMAGING CITY UTILITY 1Vt~rrITVRKS (Rpt. 95-92 )
Council~p~~er Anderson moved and Counci~~~++~er Hesch
seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~~er Anderson,
Aye; Counci~~~her Hesch, Aye; Counci~~p~er Kritzler, Aye;
Counci~~+~~her Maxwell, Aye; Nayor Redepenninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARING ~
1. CONSIDER ACTION - ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, #10 BLOCK
SIXTH/SEVENTH AVENUES NORTH, PROJECT 95-02
(Rpt. 95-87)
Staff rec~~nded that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-
37 ordering improvement after public hearing - alley
reconstruction.
Jim Gessele went over the report with the Council and the
need for the improvements.
Mayor Redepenning opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
R. Crawford appeared before Council stated that the big
holds in the alley needed repair but he could not see that
the entire alley needed redoing.,
Mr. Halters appeared before Council to question the sire of
the easement which is necessary to allow garbage trucks to
make the turn in the alley.
After further discussion Counci~m~b~r Hesch moved and
Counci~~~her Anderson seconded the motion to close the
public hearing at 8:40 p.m. '
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Counci~~~~er Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~~t+er Krit$ler, Aye;
Counci~~+~~her Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Counci~~~~her Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 95-37 on the
condition that Mr. Halters and staff agree on the easement
and the removal of the utility pole by NSP.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~~er Anderson,
Aye; Counci~~p+~ber Hesch, Aye; Councilm~~r,r Kritsler, Aye;
Counci~m~her Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDER ACTION - ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, #100 BLOCK
MONROE/JACKSON AVENUES NORTH, PROJECT 95-03
(Rpt. 95-85)
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Staff recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-
38 ordering alley reconstruction
Jim Gessele discussed with the Council the projected
replacement of the alley.
Mayor Redepenninq opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m.
Gary O~Neil was concerned about the law estimated cost of
the alley repairs. He also stated that his customers and
delivery men have had no problem with the condition of the
alley.
Council~A~~cr Maxwell moved and Counci~~~r~r Anderson
seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Counci~~R~~er'Hesch, Aye; COUnci~~~~-r Krit~ler, Aye;
Counci~~~her Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
Counci~+~~her Anderson moved and Counci~~~ber Krit$ler
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 95-38.
A poll of the vote.was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Counci~*~~her Krit$ler, Aye;
Council~A~+~-r Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE GEESE RELOCATION FROM
SHADY OAK POND (Rpt. 95-85)
Staff recommended that the Hopkins City Council authorise
the City Manager to enter in to an agrp~~nt with the
University of Minnesota Department of Fisheries and Mildlife
to capture and relocate geese from Shady Oak Pond.
Mr. Genellie introduced Dr. Cooper who explained the process
and described the expected outcome.
After further discussion Councii~A~her Anderson moved and
Counci7+~~~~er Hesch seconded the motion to approve the
agreement.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~r~r Anderson,
Aye; Counci~TM~her Hesch, Aye; Counci~~A~t+er Krit$ler, Aye;
Councii~~~er Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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2. CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING FOR ADOPTION OF
STATE BUILDING CODE (Memo)
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 95-765 for
second reading and order published.
Tom Anderson stated that no changes had been made since the
first reading.
Counci~TM~~~er Hesch moved and Counci~~e~her Kritsler
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 95-765.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~~~~r Anderson,
Aye; Counci~~Q~her 8esch, Aye; Counci~~~~+er Rrit~ler, Aye;
Counci~+~~+her Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
3. CONSIDER ACTION -SECOND READING FOR PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODL (Memo)
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 95-763 amending
section 405 of the Hopkins City Code and adopting the 1993
BOLA National Property Maintenance Code and order published.
Council~p~her Kritsler moved and Counci~~P~+rer Hesch
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 95-763 and order
published.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~+r~r Anderson
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~her Rritsler, Aye;
Counci~~~~ber Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEN BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION - STUDENT/COI~IZJNITY COFFEEHOUSE PROJECT
(Memo )
Counci~~A~~+er Hesch gave the background information o the
proposed coffeehouse and introduced Ms. MacDonald to the
Council.
Sharon MacDonald, of the Student Community Coffeehouse
project, updated the Council on the student needs and
progress being made to date. She then introduced three hic,~h
school students who gave the Council an enthusiastic account
of the possibilities for a coffeehouse.
2. DISCUSSION - TAIT GROCERY STORE PROPOSAL AND
.+ DOME DEMOLITION PROJECT (Memo)
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Paul Steinman discussed with the Council Tait~s Grocery
Store improvements.
Mike Tait addressed the Council concerning his upgraded
proposal of r~hA~ilitation at the store vith projected
starting dates, etc.
Counci~~~~er Hesch vas concerned over the lack of plans
being shove to the Council.
Mr. Tait said that he vould have more information and plans
for the next Council meeting.
c. CONSIDER ACTION - EXTRA REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE
CHARGES FOR 1995 (Rpt. 95-83)
Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 95-39
establishing extra refuse collection service charges for
1995.
Mr. Statler discussed vith the Council the need for the
additional charges.
After further discussion Counci~~~~+er Anderson moved and
Counci~+~A~her Maxwell seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 95-39.
A poll of the vote vas as follovs: Counci~~~her Anderson,
Aye; Council~~ber Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~~er Rritzler, Aye;
Counci~~~+her Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
d. CONSIDER ACTION - AMENDMENT TO THE HOPKINS PET
ORDINANCE (Rpt. 95-86)
Staff recommended that the Council take no action to amend
the current pet ordinance as it relates to the number of
pets an individual can keep in a household.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilm~~~~~r Maxwell
seconded the motion to take no action on the amendment.
A poll of the vote vas as follovs: Counci~~~her Anderson,
Aye; Councii~p~her Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~~~er Krit$ler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
e. CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE BINDING AGREEMENT MITH
MPCA - CONTROL OF SEVENTH STREET LANDFILL
(Rpt. 95-91)
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Staff rec~pndad that the Council authorise the Mayor and
City iKanager to enter into a binding landfill cleanup
agreement between the City and the MPCA as it pertains to
the 7th Street Landfill.
Mr. Gessele went over the agreement with the Council.
John Scoll, also appeared stating that the contract is not
ideal but it does eliminate further expenditures on the
actual cleanup and should allow the City to regain some
expenditures already spent on the project.
After further discussion Counci~~~nher Maxwell moved and
Counci~~~~+er Kritsler seconded the motion to authorise the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into the agreement.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~+~~~ber Anderson,
Aye; COUnci~~~r~r Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~ber Krft$ler, Aye;
Counci~~~+~or Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
f. CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING - AMEND SECTION
945 CITY CODE LANDFILL GAS CONTROL DISTRICT (95-89)
Staff recommended that the Council adopt for first reading
Ordinance #95-766 amending Section 945 of the City Code.
Councilmember Kritsler moved and Counci~~~her Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance #95-766 for first
reading.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~+~~~er Anderson,
Aye; Counci~+~A~her Hesch, Aye; Counci~~~~ar Krit$ler, Aye;
Counci~~~~+er Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
q. CONSIDER ACTION - PINLS MOBILE HOME PARR 90 DAY
EXTENSION (Rpt. 95-89)
Staff recommended approving the extension of the time period
to complete the required improvement at the Pines Mobile
Home Park in accordance with Hennepin District Court File
93050019 for a period of 90 days following written notice to
the property owner or December i, 1995, whichever comes
first .
Jim Kerrigan discussed the extension period with the
Council.
Counci~~~++her Anderson moved and Counci~~~her Hesch
~~~ seconded the motion to approve the extension.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Counci~~~her Anderson,
Aye; Counci~~47~~~r Hesch, Aye; Counci~+~~t~er Rrit$ler, Aye;
Councii~+~m~or Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
VII REPORTS - COl~IIKI't"t'~BS/CO1~lISSIONS
Counci~~~l~er Maxwell updated the Council of Maetzold Field
and wanted the Council to send thank yours to the local
clubs for their support and donations for the ball field.
Also to thank the Lions Club for moving the flag pole to
Maetzold Field.
Council~A~~er Rrit$ler said that the Cable Commission meets
shortly and would vote on the sale of Paragon Cable.
Mayor Redepenning reminded everyone of Mainstreet Days
beginning Friday May 19th and 20th.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hesch moved and Counci~~~~er Maxwell seconded
the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous
consent.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat' s ne, Deputy City Clerk
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