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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
November 1, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins city
Hall.
Present were Mayor Redepenning, Councilmembers Anderson,
Hesch, Kritzler and Maxwell. Also present were staff
members Mielke, Genellie, Harmening, Gustafson, Kerrigan,
Gessele and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I . CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Redepenning called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Several people appeared before Council to express their
opinions on the cat ordinances and cat control.
Wendy Eastman presented Council with a petition concerning
the Video Store.
John Chisham also appeared requesting more information on
the Video Store.
III. PRESENTATION
a. PRESENTATION OF MINNESOTA ICE ARENA MANAGERS AWARD
TO JAY STRACHOTA
craig Panning, President of MIAMA and Director of the st.
Louis Park Recreation Center, presented Jay Strachota with
the James Padgett Memorial Award. The award is given
annually to one arena in the state of Minnesota for
achievement of excellence in arena management and
operations.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 18, 1994 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 950
4. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO NAB - SUSAN MCCARVELL
AND MATTHEW WATERS
5. APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -
BRENDA BALLING
6. APPROVE JUDGES LIST
7. APPROVAL OF ACTION - ACCEPT COUNTY ROAD 3 CORRIDOR
STUDY (Rpt. 94-197)
8. APPROVAL OF ACTION - ACCEPT HOP-A-RIDE BIDS
(Rpt. 94-208)
9. APPROVAL OF ACTION - DESIGNATE AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR 1994 (Rpt. 94-199)
10. APPROVAL OF ACTION - HARLEY HOPKINS REVENUE FUND
(Rpt. 94-207)
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Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Maxwell
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION - ORDINANCE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF
CATS (Rpt. 94-209)
Staff recommended that the Hopkins City Council adopt
Ordinance 94-744 for first reading. Adoption of this motion
will limit the number of cats that a household may have.
Mr. Genellie went over the proposed ordinance with the
Council.
Several people agreed with the recommended
pets but not more than two dogs.
limit of four
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to
Ordinance No. 94-744 for first reading.
and
adopt
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
b. DISCUSSION - CAT CONTROL ORDINANCE (Rpt. 94-210)
The city Council should indicate whether they wish to
proceed with the adoption of a cat control ordinance. The
cost of enforcing such an ordinance is estimated at between
$15,000 and $30,000 per year.
Councilmember Anderson said that this problem must be solved
and enforced. The problem has gone on much too long.
After discussion the Council directed staff to provide them
wi th additional information concerning costs of Animal
Control.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION - PRELIMINAARY/FINAL PLAT - WEBSTER
PLACE (Rpt. 94-200)
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Staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution
No. 94-97 denying a preliminary/final plat to divide the lot
at Webster Place.
Greg Hayes, owner
Council requesting
split.
of the property
that the Council
appeared before
reconsider the
the
lot
Torn Voight, Attorney for Mr. Hayes pointed out that Mr.
Hayes was in compliance with the zoning ordinances and
should be allowed to proceed with lot split.
Ellen Lavin expressed the wishes of the neighborhood and
approval of the proposed resolution.
After discussion Councilmember
Councilmember Maxwell seconded
Resolution No. 94-97.
Anderson
the motion
moved and
to approve
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
b. CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - BLAKE
SCHOOL ADDITION (Rpt. 94-202)
Staff recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 94-
99 approving a CUP to construct an addition to Blake School
Tyler Tingley, Head of Blake School, and Ron Erickson,
Architect, showed the improvement plans to the Council.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Hesch
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion
Resolution No. 94-99.
moved and
to adopt
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
c. CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - OAK
RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB (Rpt. 94-205)
Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 94-12 approving
a CUP to allow remodeling of the Oak Ridge Country Club.
Rick Christensen, Architect for Oak Ridge Country Club,
appeared with a copy of the proposed improvements to show
the Council.
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Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Maxwell
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 94-12.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
d. CONSIDER ACTION - PAWN SHOP MORATORIUM - EXTENSION
(Rpt. 94-206)
staff recommended adoption of Resolution No.
extending the moratorium on Pawn Shops.
94-103
The present moratorium is due to expire December 6, 1994 and
passage of Resolution No. 94-103 would extend the moratorium
for an additional year.
Councilmember Hesch moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 94-103.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
e. CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MATT'S
TOWING (Rpt. 94-204)
Staff recommended that the Council approve Resolution No.
94-101 approving a CUP to operate an auto storage lot.
Matt's Auto Service, Inc. is proposing to store towed
vehicles at the rear of the parking area of Hopkins Auto
Body, 1300 Second Street South. The applicant is not
proposing to have a building within the parking area. The
lot will be for snow emergency towing for Hopkins residents
in the City.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Hesch
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 94-101.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
f. CONSIDER ACTION WAIVER OF PLAT - 1023 MAINSTREET
(Rpt. 94-201)
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Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 94-98 approving
a waiver of plat to divide 1023 into two lots.
Jim Kerrigan explained the need for the waiver.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 94-98.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
g. CONSIDER ACTION - LAND USE/MARKET ANALYSIS HENNEPIN
COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS PROPERTY (Rpt. 94-212)
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
authorize consultant services to undertake a land use and
market analysis study of he Hennepin County Public Works
property.
Mr. Kerrigan explained the need for consultant services to
explore all possibilities concerning the property.
After discussion
Councilmember Hesch
consultant services.
Councilmember
seconded the
Anderson
motion
moved and
to authorize
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
h. CONSIDER ACTION - REFUSE CONTAINER BID AWARD
(Rpt. 94-211)
Staff recommended adopting Resolution No. 94-104 awarding of
bid for 30, 60, 90 gallon residential refuse containers to
Schaefer Systems International.
Lee Gustafson discussed the bids with the Council.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Councilmember Hesch seconded
the motion 0 adopt Resolution No. 94-104.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
i. CONSIDER ACTION - REFUSE RATE CHANGES (Rpt. 94-214)
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staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 94-105
establishing new refuse rates effective January 1, 1995.
Councilmember Maxwell moved and Councilmember Hesch seconded
the motion to adopt Resolution No. 94-105.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
j. CONSIDER ACTION - SNOW DUMP SITE (Rpt. 94-213)
Staff recommended that the Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into a rental agreement with Hennepin
County for dumping snow at the south end of their public
works site at a cost not to exceed $1,200.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the rental agreement.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenning, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mielke asked the Council for time to go over the
proposed budget with them. He gave a brief synopsis of the
1995 budget and said that an in depth study would be at a
worksession in the near future.
VII.
REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Anderson stated that he had attended a Police
Seminar and it was excellent.
Councilmember
Entertainment
forthcoming.
Hesch said that more
Complex Design Review
information
Task Force
on the
would be
Councilmember Kritzler said that the Neighborhood Advisory
group is focusing on getting the various Avenues to
organize.
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III. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hesch moved and
seconded the motion to adjourn.
unanimous consent.
Councilmember Anderson
The meeting adj ourned by
R~fUlly' SUbmitted,"
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Pat G1sborne, Deputy C1ty Clerk