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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
February 19, 1991 in the City Council Chambers of Hopkins
City Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler and Redepenning. Also present were City staff
Mielke, Genellie, Harmening, Gessele, and City Attorney
Jerre Miller.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL
MINUTES
2. APPROVAL
3. APPROVAL
4. ADOPT RE
HENNEPIN
OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 1991 REGULAR MEETING
OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 856
OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
SOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 1991
COUNTY RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
III. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - PROCLAMATION
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
(a) Mayor Berg read a proclamation honoring the
Volunteers of America and declaring the week of March 3 - 10
as Volunteer of America Week.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to adopt the Proclamation.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,.
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS
CAMPBELL ADDITION AND CAMPBELL DRIVE
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Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Council
adopt Resolution No. 91-17 and Resolution No. 91-18
approving Plans and Specifications for Campbell Addition and
Campbell Drive street reconstruction and authorizing the
advertising for bids.
Fran Hagen, of Westwood Professional Services showed the
Council the blue prints of the proposed work. He also
informed the Council of an alternate plan to delay putting
in a' storm sewer on the corner of Campbell Drive and
Minnetonka Mills Road. Pat Reuter of 230 Campbell Drive
addressed the Council concerning the storm sewer and
drainage system. She stated that if a storm sewer with
proper drainage is not included in the project she would ask
the project be delayed until the time that the Minnetonka
Mills Road is scheduled for reconstruction.
Pastor Lasse Stohl, a resident on Campbell Drive, also
appeared to voice his concerns over the drainage problem.
Cecil Kloss of 237 Campbell Drive also appeared to ask the
Council to delay the project until the Minnetonka Mills road
is ready for repairs.
_ After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to continue this
item until the next Council meeting, March 5, 1991.
A poll of the vote was as follows: ;Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; 'Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS
17TH AVENUE MAINTENANCE RECONSTRUCTION
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Council
adopt Resolution No. 91-15 approving plans and
specifications for 17th Avenue maintenance reconstruction
and authorizing advertisement for bids.
Jim Gessele explained the proposal and Pete Carlson of RCM
was present to answer questions.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 91-15.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
-- Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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(c) AWARD OF BID - ALLEY UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
Staff recommended the following motion: Move to adopt
Resolution No. 91-16 for award of bid, alley underground
electrical utilities.
Jim Gessele explained that the bids were opened on February
8, 1991 and Muller-Pribyl Utilities was the low bidder at
$206,967.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-16 awarding
the bid to Muller-Pribyl Utilities.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDER ACTION - TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE
EDDIE BAUER
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move approval of a transient merchants license for
Eddie Bauer, Inc. Approval of this motion would allow Eddie
Bauer, Inc. to conduct a sale in Westside Park.
Jim Genellie explained the details of the proposed sale to
the Council. He also explained the need for security and the
use of police officers to control the expected traffic. Greg
Simmons of Eddie Bauer's also appeared. He assured the
Council that Eddie Bauer's would pick up all expenses for
the off duty police officers. The proposal for the sale has
been discussed with the Police Department and several
officers have volunteered to assist in this project during
there off hours. Heather Alex of the Police Department,
stated that she would also insist that any additional
expenses that might be incurred would be paid for by Eddie
Bauers.
Gretchen Olson, President of the Park Valley Association,
requested that signs be used to keep people away from the
residential area. Her concerns over the expected traffic was
the biggest issue for the Association.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
license.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - REMEDIATION AND MONITORING
AGREEMENT - WESTBROOKE PATIO HOMES ASSOCIATION
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Council approve the contract and authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract.
The attorney for the City passed out a contract he had
reached with the Westbrooke Patio Home's Association. He
highlighted the terms and conditions of the contract.
Several questions were raised concerning the contracts.
George Nelson, General Counsel for Wetstbrooke Patio Homes
Assn., was present along with Leslie Davis and Laurence
Coleman, Attorney for Earth Protector, Inc.
After a great deal of discussion Mayor Berg spoke in favor
on continuing the matter until further information is
available.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to continue this
item until a special meeting is called or the next Council
meeting.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - 1991 CONTINGENCY TRANSFERS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that Resolution No. 91-20 approving 1990 Contingency
transfers be adopted.
Annually it is requested that the City make a transfer of
budgets for unanticipated expenditure decisions from the
contingency account to various departments.
For 1990 a transfer of $62,000 will be needed. Also, a
temporary transfer of $1,500,000 from the General Fund to
P.I.R. Fund to cover cash needs for remedial landfill action
is recommended.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 91-20.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDER ACTION - 1991 BUDGET CONTINGENCY PLAN
(Carried over from the last meeting)
The purpose of the 1991 General Fund Contingency Plan is to
prepare and plan for reductions in aid payments which have
been budgeted for 1991.
Mr. Mielke went over the proposed reductions with the
Council and asked for input from the Council. He also said
that he would keep the Council updated concerning future
reductions.
(h) CONSIDER ACTION - SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Staff recommended the adoption of the following motion:
Move to direct staff to begin working with the Hopkins
Business Council for the purpose of reviewing and
implementing a special service contract.
This motion would allow staff to begin discussions with the
business community on the possible implementation of a
service district. In order for the district to be put in
place, the business community must petition the City
Council.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt the
motion and directed staff to begin working with the Hopkins
Business Council.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(i) RESIDENTIAL HANDICAPPED PARKING/TRANSFER ZONES
(Carried over from the last meeting)
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
refer the Handicapped Parking/Transfer Zone issue to staff
for review, drafting of ordinance, and recommendation.
At this time a technical assessment by Public Works, and
Engineering has not been included. A recommendation, and
draft of ordinance , will not be included until a technical
assessment has been completed.
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Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to refer the Handicapped
Parking/Transfer Zone issue to staff for review, drafting of
ordinance and recommendations.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously. _
(j) DISCUSSION - COMPENSATION FOR RESERVISTS
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council approve
Resolution No. 91-24 authorizing supplemental pay for city
employees who are members of the reserves and are called up
to active duty.
Sergeant Dave Hafermann has been called up for active duty.
There are several other members of the reserves who could be
called to active duty. These individuals and their families
face not only inconvenience and possible dangers resulting
from active ,duty but also a cut in pay and benefits. A
number of governmental units ,are attempting to aid these
individuals by making up the difference between their
military pay and their city pay as well as providing health
insurance for their families.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 91-24.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg; Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(k) CONSIDER ACTION - SPECIAL LEGISLATION - LANDFILL
REMEDIATION
Staff recommended that the Council move to approve
Resolution No. 91-25 approving a request for special
legislation giving Hopkins the authority to raise monies to
pay for remedial action at the Hopkins landfill.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-25.~
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye,; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
There were no public comments.
VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Tom Harmening reminded the Council of the special workshop
session on Thursday evening.
Councilmember Redepenning reported on the Wednesday night
meeting with the MTC. He said several people voiced
concerns over the proposed deletion of some of the bus
stops.
Councilmember Redepenning said that both he and
Councilmember Anderson are working with the County Road #3
Task Force and stated that their are a lot of things to be
done. He said that this could be very exciting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned
by unanimous consent.
Resp tfully submitted,
Pat Gis orne, Deputy City Clerk