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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council Nas held on
JBns 16, 1992 in the City Council Chambers of the Hopkins
City Hall.
Present Nara Mayor Barg, Councilmambers Anderson, Shirley,
Rritsler and Redepenninq. Also present Nere staff members
bielke, Ganeilie, Gassala, Kerrigan, Elverum and City
Attorney Jana biller.
I.' CALL TO ORDER
]Mayor Bsrq called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGffi~DA
1. APPROVAL OF THS ~ ur~~s a , 1992 REGULAR COUNCIL bSETING
bINUT$S
Z. APPROVAL OF DISBURS~NTS, PR~•TST 889
3. bIS~•T•ANEOUS LICENSE APPLICATIONS
4. •1'1i41•si IN H6usING CODE FSSS
5. APPROVE 3.2 A~'R LICEl18S - JAYCEES (Rpt. 9Z-131)
6. APP~va APPLICATION - HONE PROG~ (Rpt. 9Z-iZ8)
7. DESIGNATE BUILDING ie FIRS CODE HOARD OF APPEALS
(Rpt. 9Z-iZ8)
8. APP~.~va PLANS AND ORDffit BIDS - RAMSGATE APl~R'1'bENTB
SANITARY SEi~ER LINE (Rpt. 9Z-iZ8)
Councilmea~ber Redepanninq moved and Councilmamber Anderson
.~.-,Anded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote Nas as follops: Councilmamber Anderson,
Ays; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilme~mber Rritsler,
Aya; Councilmember Redapenning, Aye; bayor Barg, Aya. The
lotion carried unanimously.
.III. OLD BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION -VACATION OF EASEL~IENT - 101
~~s~~~sxSON AV~v~ SOUTH (Rpt. 9a-115)
Staff racoam~endad adoption of Ordinance No. 9a-708 for
second reading Nhich Mould vacate the utility easement at
101 Jefferson Avarua South.
Councilmember Redapenninq moved and Councilmember ICritslar
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 9Z-a08 for
second reading and order published.
A poll of the vote Nas as follaNS: Councilmeaber Anderson,
Aya; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember ~itsler,
Ays; Councilmember Redapanninq, Ays; bayor Barg, Aye. The
- motion carried unanimously.
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IV . NS'~1 BUSINESS
(A) CONSIDffit ACTION - Auir~ialB$ ABI~RING FOR
~uffi~ATION 1988 ALLEY UND~~Iu~~ ~eC'!'Q?CAL
PROJECT (Rpt. 9a-13a)
Staff reco~amanded the follorinq notion: Kowa that Council
sat a ~~ ~rinq date of July 7 , 1992 to consider a resolution
for condemnation concerning properties on Nainstraet betreen
9th and 10th Avenues south, ccamonly known as Nashek, Nartin
and Senn properties.
Jim Gsssela explained that in 1988 the first alley
undaryrosr~d electrical project ras undertaken. This
involved the installation of trunk electrical conduit and
cable undes~ mound along the north edge of the alley south of
l~ainstraet batrean 11th and 9th Avenues and the installation
of undasyz~snd services to the individual properties. All of
the easements rare granted with the ~y~~ption of the above
mentioned properties. All efforts to obtain these easements
have been ignored.
City Attorney ~iiilar said that ha had been trying obtain the
easements since 1988 and that all of his efforts have
failed. Therefore, he now recasmands that condemnation
pra~-~ings through eminent domain take place. The Council
rill receive a Resolution at the Jhly 7th meeting requesting
permission to proceed rith the condemnation.
Al Nartin appeared before Council to request informatio~i on
the proposed condamsnation of his property. Nayor Berg
explained that the easement could sllor the Tires to be
placed underground across the back ten fast of the property
and could ba :~~~ for no other purpose. mac. Nartin could
still drive across the ~•~Yarty and park behind his
building. Any other uses the City might have for the
property could have to be ab~~rad by l~`r. Nartin.
1~. Nartfn requested that the inforaation be in rritinq so
he can have his attorney look it over. He has no problem
rith giving approval if everything is as stated.
l~r. Martin also said his building is caving in due to the
poor rorkmanship of the contractors in the 1988 project. Ha
has been in touch rfth M'r. Gassala and they are trying to
improve the situation. Soma cork has already begun and lam.
Gassela felt that satisfactory conclusion could ba reached
batman the City and lam. Nartin.
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Councilmamber Radepenninq requested that during the three
week interim before the next Council meeting, staff try to
reach a satisfactory agreement between the remaining parties
before further action beccmas r_~--`eery.
After further discussion Councilmembsr Anderson moved and
Councilmamber Rritsler ~-~~nded the motion set a hearing for
fly ~, 199x.
A poll of the vote vas as follaars: Councilaambar Anderson,
Aye; Councilmambsr Shirley, Aye; Cauncilmembar Rritsler,
Aye; Councilmeebar Radepsnninq, Aye; Mayor Barg, Ays. The
motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDHS ACTION - A~~TS$ BIDS FOR A NBiP TSLareu~b~s
SY87.'ffi~L (Rpt. 92-129 )
Staff raco~ended the following notion: Move that th
Hopkins City Council authorise staff to solicit bids for s
na,ar telephone system.
Councilmember Shirley stated that he was hesitant about
going aloes with a new telephone system. Ha felt that the
' present system seemed to ba working and Nas very impressed
with the way the receptionists handle the calls.
Mr. Mielka explained the proposal to the Council. Ha said
that this was on the Bquipmant Replacement list. Ha also
said that the present system is tan years old end is not as
efficient as staff could like.
Mr. Genallis explained the near system to the Council. He
said that at the present tine all calls not answered by the
different departments returns to the receptionist and she
gust take messages. This incl:~~-^ the Activity Center,
Police D t, Public 1~orks, Pavilion and Doer Towers.
1~ith the new system callers would have the option of voice
messaging. If a caller would rather talk to the receptionist
that option is also open.
Councilmeuber iC`rit$lar stated that Hennepin County now has a
new system and it has eliminated telephone tag. Mr. Genellia
also said that a parson can pick up his massages while out
in the field by simply calling his Darn direct telephone
line.
After discussion Councilmembar Shirley moved and
Councilma®bar Radepanninq seconded the motion to authorise
staff to obtain bids for a near telephone system.
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A poll of the vote ras as follors: Councila~e~ebar Anderson,
Aya; Councilmeaber Shirley, Aye; t~uscilmember Rritsler,
Aye; Councilsanbar Redspanninq, Aya; mayor Berg, Ays. The
notion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDBB ACTION - HOPICINS CO8hua1`i'~L ~$ A1iARD
(BCIA) PROGRAM! (~tpt. 93-13~L )
Staff i_.~snded a~~~val of the folloMinq motion: A~~t~de
the Hopkins Coateunity image Arard Program in a~s~*`dance Kith
the proposed guidelines.
In an attempt to recognise property orners rho through
superior maintenance or improvsesnt to their property have
enhanced the image of the City of Hopkins, the Hopkins
Coateunity image Arard (BCIA) protjram is being proposed.
xersten $lvarum explained the idea to the Council. Mayor
Berg said that ha li]cad the idea. it could shoe the
Citiaens of Hopkins that the City has noticed their fine
efforts and appreciates the interest shorn in beautifying
the City.
After discussion Councilmsmbar Redapenninq moved and
Councilmamber Rritalar sac:onded the motion to approve the
BCIA ~ogram.
A poll of the vote ras as follors: Councflmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmemsbar Shirley, Aye; Councilmeabsr 8ritslar,
Ay.; Councilmember Redapennfnq, Aye; Mayor 'Barg, Aye. Th
motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSID$R ACTION -PLAY BQIIIPMEl1'P COBPLI+rX BID
A8AZ~8
Staff raco~aeandad the follorinq motion: ~tova to direct the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract rith Miracia
Recreation Bgtiipa~ant Company in the amount of $a5, 000 for
furnishing the valley Park Play Bquipment.
Councilma~ber Redepenninq moved and Councilmembar Anderson
seconded the motion to a~.re the ~:.~~,tract rith Miracle
~t. ~=- ~~~tion Bquipo~ent Co:epany in the amount of $a5, 000 and
have the Mayor and City Manager sign the contract.
A poll of the vote ras as follors: Councilmeabsr Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilma:eber R'ritsler,
Aye; Councilmamber Redepenninq, Aye; Mayor Barg, Ays. The
motion carried unanimously.
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(a) DISCOSSION -STATUS OF NSSTBNOOlC$ PLANS AND l~S'PING
~1`i'~ NBSTBROORE
Karsten $lveswn gave an update on the progress being wade
Frith Nestbrooka. She asked the Council for direction on hoar
the staff should proms-~ arith negotiations.
Councilma®ber Radepenninq eras vary interested in the crime
report. The report states that the crime level is no higher
in the 1~estbrooke area than any other area in the City.
Mayor Barg asked if F8A and 1~[ortgage financing has bean
resolved? 8e suggested that perhaps dealing with F8A
directly to see if anything can be done. He also suggested
trying the Tarin bast Banking Consortium.
lit. Kerrigan said that ha would like to use the Consortium
as a backup for the security of the Revenue Bonds should
that become necessary.
Mayor Berg said that ha trould like to sea staff help keep a
balance to~arards stabilising rents and ancowcage Darner
. occupancy.
1~. Gassele stated that the President of the Neadaar Creak
Condoaainiums is arorkinq to obtain pro~cy votes and hopes to
get enough votes at the general meeting to do the street
project.
Nayor Barg stated that ha mat with the Taam~e~ss President
and discussed the state of the by-lays and improvoments.
~. Cassels also stated that work could begin on the
suggested road to Smetana in the fall Mith paving in the
spring.
Council directed staff to continue working Frith the group
and keep thava updated on the progress.
V. POBLIC CO1~II~LEL~ITS/CON~-~~NB CON4~~"~iS
Thera trere no public co~snts.
vI . R$PORTS - COIN i-i•~s~s8
mayor Barg racoaemandad the reappointment of Pat Ranter to
the Soninq i Planning Board and Darrel ~IcAnnany and Dr.
~illfam Schumacher to the Park Board.
Councilmea~ber Radepanninq moved and Councilmembar Anderson
- seconded the appointments for app~uval.
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A poll o! the vote ras as lollovs: Councilmembsr Anderson,
Aya; Councilma®ber Shirley, Aya; Councilmember 1Critslar,
Aye; Councilmember ~tsdepenninq, Aye; Mayor Berq, Ays. The
motion carried unanimously.
VII. AD~OuNT
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to adjourn. The aeetinq adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Res~ectlully submitted,
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