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10-19-93i r ;~ A regular m tinq of the Hopkins City Council vas h ld on October 19, 1993 in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Redapenninq, Councilaembers Anderson, Basch, ~italer and Ka~nrell. Also present Mara City staff bars ~iielka, Gansllfe, 8araening, Gustafson, Schaller and City Attorney Jerry Stainer. I. CALL TO ORDffit Mayor Redepenninq called the aeetinq to order at 7:30 p.m. II. GONSffi~IT AGffi~ID~I 1. APPTtOVAL OF TSE OC'1,OHSR 5, ' 1993 REGGULi1R l~LEB'1'ING lsirur~S a . APPROVAL OF DI~u~cSffi~8lITS, PR~•TST 9Z4 3. APPR~O~VAL OF KIS~•T•#NEOZTS LICSl~SES ~ . APPROVE A1~ffi~1DHffi1'r TO LEGISL~iTIVE POLICY RR: GIFTS 5. APPROVE l~Al~ CHANGE - 1iESTBi~00EE 11AY (~tpt. 93-177 ) 6. ENGi~~~ S r~iucY - S'1~OP SIGNS ON 1ST STREET Sc~4ir1 AT iZT$ AVffi~QE SODTS (~tpt. 93-175) Councilmamber .l~axvell asked if the Haas change ~ iteas #5 would cause problees for the Post Office. Ht. I~[ielke e~cplained that the ordinance would take effect after twenty days and that the Post Office Mould have to accept the • Councilmember Kaxvell asked if the signaga being request+d at ist Street South and lath Avenue South would be a four way stop. Ha vas assured that it `res. Cauncilmembar Haa~ll sowed and C.ouncilmsmber Anderson seconded the motion to a~~u~.re the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote vas as follows: Councilmembar Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Hesch, Aye; Councila~aa~bsr Rritalar, Aye; Councilmember Na~nrall, Aye; Mayor Rsdapenning, Aye. The sotion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS a. CONSIDER ACTION - l~r~~AHA OAFS (Memo) The purpose of this itez vas to discuss various matters relative to the property acquired from dark S. Jonas nor kno~r as Hiawatha Oaks. :~ ,. October 19, 1993 Page Z T'om H,areeninq gave a suaoo~ary of the history of the contract. He also stated that the City must take action on the issue in order to file the assessment by November 30th if the City is to bs reimbursed. 8e gave alternatives to the ~'^~~*~nil concerning repayment of the loan. Lee Gustafson stated that the Park Hoard reviewed the proposal by the ~tinn9h~~+~ Oaks l~ssociation to construct a nature trail on this site. The consensus vas that the area Mas mat Mell suited for a nature trail. The Park Cosstission then passed a resolution to relay to the City Council that the Park Hoard doss not support the lsinn~~+~~s, Oaks proposal or any proposal to build a nature trail on the HiaMatha Oaks site. Counciimember Hesch stated that it Mss pointless to discuss the history of the parcel. She stated that the Council should look at the issue today. She read an e~ccerpt from a book called "~+adinq our Cities". Councilmember 8esch also stated she Mould like to have the City establish policies on the preservation of trees. Jos Carlson, 435 HiaMatha l~venue, addressed the Council and thanked them for their consideration. Don Roemer, 618 Park Valley Drive, asked the Council if the original plan for Ramsgate l~partaents had allowed for enough parking and green area. 1~. Haraeninq said that Ramsgate had set all of soninq requirements when the property Mas built. Irene Ibsen questioned a "trade off" that she recalls fro® 1969. lam. l~ielke indicated the staff would research the issue Kith her. The Council then discussed Resolution 93-115B. This Resolution requires the City attorney to rewrite the contract, Maivinq the interest payment on the loan. Should the l~ssociation not sign the new agree~aent by November i7, 1993, the original contract Mould bs in force with the full yearly payment placed on the assessment rolls of the four Property owners. lifter further discussion Councilaember Rrit$ler moved and Councilmember i~nderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 93-115B to amend the loan agreement to a no interest loan and Maivinq the $500 administrative fee rith the stated conditions. October 19, 1993 Page 3 A poll of the vote eras as follo~rs: Councilmea~ber Anderson, Aya; Councilmamber Basch, Aye; Councilmembar R~itsler, Aya; Councilmambar 8axvall, Aye; Nayor Radepenninq, Aye. The notion carried unanimously. III. NSN BUSINESS a. CONSiD$R ACTION -SALE OF $8,750,000 BONDS Staff reco~anded a~~~val of the sale of bonds. Dick Haber and Associates from: Svensan Dodge, Inc. appeared before Council to give a report on the sale of the bonds. By selling the bonds at this time the City mill save $96x,396.50 in interest payments. Don Roamer stated that it would ba a good idea to shorten the life of the TiF district as a result of the bond issue. lrlaayor Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson ~: ~~uded the motion to adapt Resolution 93-ii6 aNardinq the,sals of G. O. Radevelopinq Refunding Bonds, Sarias 1993A. A poll of the vote Mae as follomrs: Councilmember Anderson, Aya; Cauncilmambsr Beech, Aye; Councilmsmber ~Critalar, Aye; Counci~~ Ka:c`rall, Aye; Mayor Radapanninq, Aye. The motion carried unanimously Cauncilmember Kaxvall moved and Council~~r l~itsler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 93-117 amrardinq the sale of G. O. Storm Saver Refund Bonds, Series o. A poll of the vote ras as follows: Cauncilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilma~mbar Basch, Aye; Councilmemtbar R'ritsler, Aye; Councilmember l~axvell, Aye; Mayor Radepanninq, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Basch moved and Councilmamber Naxvall ~-~~~nded the motion to adopt Resolution 93-118 arardinq the sale of G. O. Redevelopment Refunding Bonds, Seriaa 1993C. A poll of the vote vas as follows: Council~~~r Anderson, Aye; Councilmembsr Basch, Aya; Councilmamber l~itsler, Aye; Councilmamttiber Naxvell, Aya; Mayor Redapenninq, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember l~a:cvall moved and Councilmem:bar Hesch seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 93-119 awarding the sale of G. O. Park and ~?~~eation Facilities Refund 8-+nc~¢, Series 1993D. • sS ~ .~ October 19, 1993 Page 4 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilm~~:r Hesch, Aye; Councflmember Rritzler, Aye; Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. CONSIDffit ACTION - R$SOLDTION SDPPOI~i•.~l~t~ TH$ ARTS HOARD (Rpt. 93-176) Staff reco~noended adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 93-113 which expresses support for the formation of an independent non-profit Arts Board in Hopkins with an indication of the Cfty~s views on the potential activities on an Arts Board. ' Tom Harmeninq gave an overview on the proposed action. Nelson Berg facilitated the meetings of the Arts Board and said there were fifteen people interested in serving on the board. Mr. Berg also said that they were having a consultant speak at their next meeting who would help the group organize and set goals. Councilmember Hesch coved and Cauncflmember Maxwell seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 93-113. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councflmember Anderson, Aye; Councilme:nber RQ~ech, Aye; Councilmember Rritzler, Aye; Councilmember Maxwell, Aye; Nayor Redepenninq, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. c. DISCQSSION P$RFORMING ARTS CENTffit PTtOrTECT Mr. Harmeninq informed the-Council about a new way to build projects called "Design Build ApproachM providing background information on this approach. Councilme~~~r Anderson stated that the City was going to an awful lot of work should the project not proceed. He said that buying the property itself could take some time and questioned the idea of going forward if there is not a cinema project also. Councilmember Hesch asked ff their were escape clauses fn the proposed agreements. Mr. Harmening indicated there would be. Councilmember Maxwell asked how the CPT and MDT could commit to lease agreements when they are not sure if the project is going forward. • October 19, 1993 Page 5 Councilmembar Rritsler asked if there could be safe guards bailt into this "Design Build h~~toach"? Ba stated that ha would want to sea long term quality and excellent acoustics as that could be very iaportant to a performing arts th~~ter. Don Roasner said that !b*. l~lnderson questions were correct. 1rlika Killer, Chairman of the Neighborhood l~dvisory group said the concept of a multi use Performing l~rts facility vas received Kith appiuv~.l by the l~d~isory group. Daffy Bran addressed the Council asking for a referendum on the Performing l~rts Center. 8e said ha is opposed to the project and said that an election would clearly answer if most people in the City want a Performing i~tts Canter No action vas necessary at this time so the Council mewed to the next item on the agenda. d. DISCQSSION -DECISION RESOURCES The agenda itez had bean scheduled in order to give Council the opportunity review the results of the recant refuse survey with the company who actually performed the work. 1~. Gustafson said that their vas a problem with the Decision Resources team meeting at this time and asked to have the discussion delayed until November 16th. e. DISCQSSION: TEl~ORhRY L1~i~FUL G~T•T~G LICENSES Staff racoaneended that the Council authorise the City Clerk to sign applications and waive the 30 day waiting period. The 8opkins Jaycees license to conduct lawful gambling will be suspended in November for 30 days due to a delay in submitting a report to the Gambling Control Board. The Jaycees have talked to various n~n~rs ofit organisations about obtaining a spacial five day gambling permit from the State. These organisations would be conducting gambling at one of the Jaycee's sites for a maximum of five days using Jaycee personnel. The money raised, after expenses, would ba retained by the n~n~•~fit os~y~.nisation following the State of l~iinnasota gambling rules. lbr. Genallie sent over the nine requests for five day licenses with the Council .and asked for a~~r~~al to sign the applications and waive the 30 day waiting period. r~ l ~~ r • October 19, 1993 Page 6 A poll of the vote Mas as folloMS: Councilsasber Anderson, Aye; Councilseber Hesch, Abstain; Councilaiesber I~italer, Aye; Councils~sber Maxwell, Aye; Mayor Rsdepe=minq Aye. the notion carried. V. P'QB~LIC CONS/CON~-~~NS Mike Killer cosplfsented the City on the sale of the bonds stating that this Mas a positive reaction to the May the City conducts business and is a progressive City. VI. REPORTS - O0lOii`11•ais8/COM~ISSIOI~B Mr. Maxwell stated that he had attended the Park Board seating and that their priorities Mere: 1. Mastsold Field Z. U~gradinq ~h~~y Oak Beach 3. Pavilion Measanine 4. Valley Park Isp is 5. Pavilion VII. AD~vuT Councilse'bsr Anderson coved and Councilsesber Maxwell seconded the notion to adjourn. The seating adjourned by unanisous consent. 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