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06-01-93:~ 1~ regular seating of the Hopkins City Council vas held on mina i, 1993 in the City Council Chaabers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present vets Rayor Herq, Councilae~abers lilnderson, ~bi*'ley, Rzitaler and Redapenning. l~llso present were staff aesbers ~[ialka, Genellia, 8araeninq, Gustafson, 'Carrigan, Gessela, and City l~ttorney Jerre 1rl~.ller. I. C1~LL TO ORDS'it Rayor Herq called the seating to order at 7:30 p.s. II. COI~Sffi1'1' l~lGffi~Dlil 1. I~PPROV~L OF T8S ~lY 17 , 199 3 RHGULi1R l~BTIHG b~ a i•~S a . lilPPR~OV1~lL OF DIaeuuSE~TB, P'R~•TST 913 3. 1~PPROVl~IL OF ~LIS~•T~OIIS LICSNS$S 4. I~PP='.~ava ~NI~IRD OF c~iri•~c1~CT FOR BSI~I Pl~G Ir0"1' 5. C$RTIFY $I.HCTION R$SVI~S 6. l~DOPT RFSOLUTIOI~ IHCHB~ISII~G TI~XI FI~IR$S Councilsesbsr !~+{ rley had a question ragardinq a bill. 1~~~.ral of th disbursassnts vas pulled Eros the consent agenda. Councilaesber Shirley sowed and Councilaeebar i~nderson seconded the lotion to a~~~~s the Consent l~genda except for ices #Z . l~ poll of the vote vas as follo~rs: Councilaeeber ~derson, ~-ya; Councilsezber Shirley, lye; Cauncilse:~bar ~C'ritaler, dye; Cauncilseeber Redepenninq, l~ya; Mayor Herq, l~ya. The lotion carried unaniaously. III. P'OHLIC 8E~1RIl~G a. CONSID~ ACTION - 1~lLLEY - 9 9 10TH ~v$. -- ZHD TO 3RD Staff rsco~ended the following lotion: Kowa that the Council accept the feasibility report and adopt Resolution No. 93-49 ordering the fsprovasents. Lee Gustafson explained the background of both alley projects. 8e also explained the particulars of this alley project. • i~fter a brief discussion Rayor Hera opened the public b~~rinq at 7:50 p.s. Harry Hongard, a30 9th llw. N., appeared to object to the tvalw foot width of the proposed alley. 8e said that cost alleys in north Hopkins are only ten feet vide. Dick Ka]cach, a40 9th Rva. N., agreed with ~!`r. Hongard. ,-~ 's ~ ur:s 1, 1993 CITY GOurICIL 1~ESTIHG PAG$ a John Gallagher, 3ZS 10th Ava. H., appeared and stated that he and his neighbors supported the t~ralve foot Nidth. Councilmembar Redepsnninq moved and Councilmembar Anderson seconded the motion to close the public ~+~~rinq at 8:03 p.m. A poll of the vote Nas as follo~rs: Councilmambar Anderson, Ays; Councilmambar Shirley, Ays; Cauncilme'bar i~italer, Aye; Councilmember Radapanninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Ays. The motion carried unanimously. 1~. Gustafson spoke in favor of the t~ralve foot Nidth. Councilmember Radepanninq stated that the City should ba consistent rich a tan foot `ridt~t unless there era spacial circumstances that require a Hider alley. Councilmambar Redapanninq moved and Councilmamber Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution Ho. 93-49 but rith a ten foot allay. A poll of the vote Nas as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilma®bar Shirley, Aye; Councilmembar ~italar, Hay; Councilmamber Radepennfnq, Aye; Mayor Barg, Aye. The motion carried. b. COHSIDffit ACTION - ALLEY "A" 11TS i iZTH Avffi~iJB HORTS (Rpt. 93-78) Staff recommended the follo~ring motion: Hove that Council accept the feasibility report and adapt Resolution Ho. 93-48 ordering the improvements. 1~. Gustafson explained the project. mayor Berg opened the public h~~Tinq opening at 8:18 p.m. Thera being no co®ents Councilmember Radapanninq waved and Cauncilm~bar Anderson :--~~~dad the motion to close the public ~c~rfnq at 8:19 p.m. A poll of the vote `ras as follo:rs: Councilmambar Anderson, Aye; Cauncilmembar Shirley, Aye; Councilmambsr 1Critslar, Aye; Councilmeabar Rsdapanninq, Aya; I+Iayor Berg, Ays. The aotfon carried unanimously. Councilmember Anderson asked why the assessments Here being done on a per lot basis rather than par foot. ~. Gustafson explained that this vas due to the shape of the allay. Cauncilmember Shirley moved and Councilmembar Redepanninq seconded the motion to adopt Resolution Ho. 93-48. A poll of the vote aas as follaars: Councilmembar Anderson, Aye; Councilmambar Shirley, Aye; Councilmembar l~itslar, Abstain; Councilmea~bar Redapanninq, Aye; Hayor Barg, Aya. The motion carried. a aura 1, 1993 CITY c,.~urCIL NESTING PAGE 3 IV. OLD BUSINESS a. CONSIDER ACTION - SEi:Orc RBaDING OF ORDINANCE 93-7a3 STO~I SENSR UTILITY Staff sc.; a~~~~al of the following notion: dove for second reading of Ordinance No. 93-7a3, amending Section 7a0.i3 of the City Coda, and order published. Mayor Berg explained the background of this issue. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the notion to accept for second reading Ordinance No. 93-733. A poll of the vote Mas as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Cauncilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember icritsler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The notion carried unanimously. b. CONSIDER ACTION - SEWr~ READING ORDINANCE 93-7a4 PR$PAY~IENT OF SPECIAL ASS$SS1~NT8 Staff reca~endad a~~oval of the follo~rinq motion: l~iove for a~~~~al of r"^~nd reading of Ordinance 93-7a4, amending section 703.03 of the City Code, and order published. mayor Berg explained the background of this issue. Councilm~ea~ber Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenninq seconded the notion to approve for -~~~nd reading Ordinance 93-7Z4. A poll of the vote ras as follo~rs: Councilmamber Anderson, Aye; Councilmembar Shirley, Aya; Cauncilmambsr ~itsler, Aya; Council~aembsr Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. v. NE11 BUSINESs a. CONSIDER ACTION - cArixACT ie SCOPE OF ~ORR - COUI~i'PY ROAD 3 R'r'~K~TDOR (CR 93-83 ) Staff recosmended a~~~.ral of the following motion: Move to ap~~re the scope of services for the County Road 3 Corridor Redevelopment study and authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into an agreement Frith Hoisfngton xoegler Group. • R curs 1, 1993 CITY COUNCIL 1~STING PAG$ 4 Tom 8armeninq explained the background of this issue. Previous years have seen an increased Head for an upgrade to County Road 3. it Mas also reco®mended in the Strategic Plan for $conomic Development. In January of 1993 the Council authorised staff to solicit proposals for ravievinq the impacts of upgrading and Mideninq County Road 3. Staff received several proposals and raco~endad that the Hoisington ~~~*Rler Group be given the project. The total cost of the study gill not ~~~-~~ $97, 900. bark icoegler appeared as a representative of the Hoisington Koegler Group. He explained the process that rill ba undertaken. After some discussion Councilmamber Akerson coved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motf on to a~ ~~e the scope of services for the County Road 3 study and to authorise the lrlaayor and Reneger to enter into an agreement Mith the 8oisington Koegler Group. A poll of the vote Nas as follo~rs: CouncilMem~r Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmeeber Rrftaler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenninq, Aye; l~iayor Berg, Aye. The notion carried unanimously. b. CONSIDffit ACTION - APPBI~LS OF PINS I~OBILS 8~ RSSIDffi~TS (CR 93- 84) Staff reco~mam~ended approval of the following motion: Dove to deny appeals of James Knoll (unit 308) and Glen Dahlmeir (unit 309). Town Anderson explained the background of this issue. The appeals dealt with stairs and landings and undesyruund electrical lines. Since the residents electrical Mork vas dependent upon the park owner making electrical repairs, staff recosnaended that these repairs be put off until the park owner completed the electrical work. The stairs and landings Mould Head to be brought up to code immediately. A public ~+-~rinq Mae opened at 8:55 p.m. Glen Dahlmeir appeared and stated that, Mhile he Mas Milling to do the Mork on the stairs, he could not complete the required electrical repairs until the park owner completed his electrical Mork. Councilmamber Anderson moved and Councilmember Redapenning seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 8:57 p.m. A poll of the vote vas as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Rrit$ler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. • ~ aura 1, 1993 CITY COUNCIL NESTING PAGE 5 Councilmamber ~itslar asked !!'r. Anderson `that Mould happen if the park oMner did not complete his electrical Mork until the Minter. Mould the residents have to complete their repairs fn the Minter? Nr. Anderson said that staff Mould consider an additional period of time for the residents to comsply if there Mas going to be added cost to do the Mork in the Minter and as long as there Mare not any imminent dangers. Councilmember Shirley asked about the storm shelter for the park. ~. Anderson stated that the oMnar has decided to build a shelter and that progress is being made. The Council asked to be continually updated on the progress of construction. At this point Councilmember Radapanninq coved and Councilmember l~it$lar -~~ndad the motion to deny the appeals. A poll of the vote Mas as folloMS: Councilmember Anderson, Aya; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember 1Critslar, Aye; Council~~~*• Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. c. CONSiD$R ACTION - FIRST R81~lDING OF ORDINANC$ 93-7a6 REGARDING H4r~ REGISTRATION (CIt 93-81) Staff recommended approval of the folloMinq motion: Hove to approve Ordinance 93-7a6 for first reading. Jim Genallia explained the background of this issue. The proposed ordinance Mas being brought forMard because of discussions betMaen the Hopkins Police Department and the Hopkins House. They hoped that the proposed ordinance Mould give the police a tool to use to control some of the problems that the Hopkins House Mas experiencing. Mayor Berg asked a question regarding Section 1170.07 of the ordinance dealing individuals registering as husband and Mife. Nr. Gan llie said that he Mould check Mich the police department to sea if there Mas any reason Mhy this section could not be deleted. Councilmember Radepenninq moved and Cauncilmember Rritsler ~~"`~nded the motion to approve ordinance 93-7a6 for first reading and to instruct staff to examine amending Section 1170.07. A poll of the vote Mas as folloars: Councilme:ober Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember l~itslar, Aye; Councilmember Radapenninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. t w ~ ur:s 1, 1993 CITY COUNCIL NESTING PAGE 6 d. DISCQSSION: DEVSIrOPN$NT FOR a~~iaitTAINNEL~T PR+OrT$CT Jim Kerrigan explained the background of this issue. Mayor Barg had several co®ments on this project. Ha felt that no final decision should be made until the new council vas in place. 8a also agreed with staff that the restaurant/movie *~+~~ter should qo forarard even if the performing arts thP~ter vas unable to bs constructed. 8a wanted Childs Play Theatre to ~sa~ara a program for leasing the facility. Councilmember Shirley said that ha strongly supported the project. He hoped that the facility would also ba architecturally significant. Councilmembar Redapenninq asked about plans for the present used car lot north of Nafnstreat. Nr. Harmeninq said that staff will be analysing the parking needs to see if a development possibility exists on this property. Stave Barbario, of Childs Play Theatre, appeared and made the following coaoments: i) Copeland-l~iithun would ba fine as project manager; 3) Costs in the staff report era realistic if Childs Play is given input on design; 3) Ct:ild•s Play has met with Minnetonka Dance Company and is confidant that a lease can ba agreed to; 4) Childs Play is prepared to shots a plan for facility use. Ha estimated that there would be at least 16 weeks available at the facility for use by outside groups. S) Ha understood the Councils desire to postpone a final decision until after scaly i but Childs Play will need to apY~~ach the McR~iight Foundation by scaly 15. . Mayor Barg said that this matter would ba back before the Council at the sane a3 vorksession. At this point in the meeting Consent item #3, approval of disbursements, vas brought forward. The City Manager vas able to answer Councilme'nber Shirlay•s question. Councilmember Redapenninq moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to a~~~ra the disbursements. A poll of the vote vas as follows: Coancilmamber Anderson, Aye; Councilma:nber Shirley, Aye; Councilmsbar ~itsler, Aye; Councilm~ember Radapanninq, Aye; Mayor Barg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. APPOINTNE'NTS: Mayor Berg and Mayor-Elect Radepenninq suggested that the following individuals ba reappointed to the Park Board and Soninq and Planning Commission: Park Board: Torn Schmidt, Ben ~~hen, Paul Ahles Soninq i Planning Commission: Sohn Abtchinson, John Racak, David Day. ' . '` ~i ~ ura 1, 1993 CITY COUNCIL 1KESTING PAGE 7 Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmaasb~r ~itsl r -~*~~+*idsd the motion to a~ruve the reappointments. A poll of the vote `ras as follaMe: Councilmembar Anderson, Ays; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmembar xritsler, Aye; Councilmembar Redepanninq, Aya; Rayor Barg, Ays. The motion carried unanimously. City Manager Rielka co®manted that since the City Council had approved an allay reconstruction project at its last meeting Nhich required a tvalva foot ~rida alley, staff should infora the residents of the Councils decision to authorise the construction of a ten foot Hide allay at this meeting. Les Gustafson said that a letter ~rould be sent to the residents informing them of the difference in cost. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmembar l~it$ler seconded the motion to reconsider the action of adopting Resolution 93-44, ordering the reconstruction of an alley batMeen lath and 13th Avarua North. Resolution 93-44 could ba placed on the next City Council agenda. A poll of the vote eras as follo`rs: Councilmembar Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmembar l~itslar, Aye; Councilmembar R~apanninq, Aye; Mayor Berg, Ays. The motion carried unanimously. VI. PUBLIC CO~ENTS/CONc~S There sera no public co®ments. VII. 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