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01-02-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 2, 1990 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall· ~ Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley, Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff Genellie, Mielke, Gessele, Thiel, T. Anderson, N. Anderson, Kerrigan and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I · CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. CONSENT AGENDA i · · APPROVAL OF THE December 19,1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 828 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley 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. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - 2ND READING FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve Ordinance No. 89-667 for second reading and order published. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 89-667 for second reading and order published. 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 - 2ND READING MOBILE HOME INSPECTION ORDINANCE January 2, 1990 Page 2 Staff recommended adoption of the revised Ordinance No. 89- 662 for second reading and order published. Staff has reviewed the document and made the following changes: o Removed the words "have off street" in the first sentence of the fourth paragraph and substituted the words "provide on park property" to clarify parking spots will be allowable on park roadways but not counted on public streets in Section V. A. o Added the words "and roadways" after the last sentence to clarify the drainage provisions apply to the lots and roadways Section V. E. Eliminated in its entirety as unnecessary Section Corrected typo in section V. V. Terry Schroeder, resident and member of APAC appeared before Council to have certain phrases in the Ordinance explained to him. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89-662 for second reading and order published. 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 2ND READING MOBILE PARK ZONING ORDINANCE Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 89-658 for second reading and order published. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89-658 and order published. 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. January 2, 1990 Page 3 IV. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION ORDERING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF MAINSTREET Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-11, ordering preparation of feasibility report - Mainstreet Mall, be adopted. Jim Gessele and Jon Thiel discussed the need for the study. It was determined that if the project is undertaken any repairs should be made at that time. Councilmember Shirley suggested installing the necessary pipes for sprinkler systems to avoid having to tear up the reconstructed street once the improvements have been made. Ed Hanlon and Harry Smith appeared before Council to suggest that reconstruction tie in with a celebration after completion, such as the Raspberry Festival. Bob McDonald was concerned over the cost to the residents of Hopkins. After a great deal of discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded Resolution No. 90-11 ordering preparation of a feasibility report. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Nay, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING ORDINANCE - VACATION OF A PORTION OF THIRD STREET NORTH Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-01 for first reading Ordinance No. 90-668 vacating the north 1/2 of 3rd Street North between Lot 16, Block 3 and Lot 30, Block 6 of West Minneapolis. Approval of this resolution would recommend adoption of the ordinance to vacate approximately the north 134 feet of 3rd Street North. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-01 adopting Ordinance No. 90-668 for first reading. January 2, 1990 Page 4 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg. Abstained. The motion carried. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE DANIEL REINHOLD Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-02 approving the variance to have less than 20 feet of frontage on an improved street. Approval of this resolution would allow construction of a home without improving the abutting streets. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-02 approving the variance. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Abstained. The motion carried. (d) CONSIDER ACTION - APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE - KATHERINE CURREN Staff recommended the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-5a denying the request for a variance to locate a building less than 50 feet from the lot line. Denial of this variance would not allow the School District to keep the storage building located in its present location. Nancy Anderson appeared before Council to answer questions. After a great deal of discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-5a denying the variance after reviewing the findings of fact and finding no hardship exists. 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. January 2, 1990 Page 5 (e) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - BLAKE SCHOOL Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution No. 90-06 approving the Conditional Use Permit to allow Blake School to construct an addition. This action would allow Blake Schools to construct two additions on the southwest corner of their existing building. Mr. Ed Kodet appeared before Council to show preliminary plans of the addition. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-06 approving the CUP. 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. (f) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING ZONING AMENDMENT SECTION 540 Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-7 approving for first reading Ordinance No. 90-670 clarifying section 540 of the zoning ordinance. Approval of this resolution would recommend approval to clarify the permitted uses in the industrial districts. Several Councilmember expressed concern over the need for the ordinance. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to continue this item to a later date. 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 - REVISION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT LEGISLATIVE Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Approve the revisions to Legislative Policy #7-D regulating roadway improvements. This action would bring the City's Roadway Improvements Legislative Policy into conformance with recommended practices. January 2, 1990 Page 6 Jon Thiel explained the reason for this revision. He stated that a set policy for assessing each piece of property would be needed when determining the costs for the upcoming talks with the Knollwood Neighborhood on the llth of January. After a great deal of discussion Mr. Genellie suggested that this be discussed at the Council Workshop on January 9, 1990 with a decision to be presented at the next regular Council meeting. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to continue this item until the January 16, 1990 Council meeting. 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. (h) CONSIDER ACTION - DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL NEWS- PAPER Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the Hopkins Sailor as the City of Hopkins official newspaper. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the Hopkins Sailor as the City of Hopkins official newspaper. 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) CONSIDER ACTION - DONATION OF ENTRANCE SIGNS Staff recommended the following action: Move to approve the entrance sign concept and direct staff to pursue easements at the recommended locations. The Hopkins Jaycee's have offered to donate entrance signs to the City. The intent of these signs is to greet motorists coming into Hopkins and offer a positive community image. January 2, 1990 Page 7 Councilmember Redepenning suggested that the local organizations in the city be consulted for input. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the entrance sign concept and direct staff to pursue easements at the recommended locations. 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) CONSIDER ACTION - HANDICAPPED PARKING REQUEST The Parking Committee recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that a handicap parking stall be placed on the space in the NE corner of the lot to the east of 906-908 Mainstreet. Adoption of this motion would permit the handicapped to have better accessibility to the offices located at 906 - 908 Mainstreet. Several questions were raised concerning the proposed Handicap parking stall. Should a time limit be set? Would this be for any or all handicapped people? After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue this item until more information was forthcoming. 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 - REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - HENNEPIN COUNTY Staff recommended adoption of the following resolution: Adopt Resolution No. 90-12 requesting technical assistance from the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Approval of this action would allow Hennepin County HRA staff to enter into an agreement with the City to assist City staff in preparation of an improvement plan for County Road #3. Jim Kerrigan explained the need for the technical assistance, mainly for the County Road 3 improvements. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-12 requesting technical assistance from the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. January 2, 1990 Page 8 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. (1) CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT FOR PUBLIC WORKS & COMMUNITY CENTER Staff recommended adopting the following motion: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ankeny, Kell, Richter & Associates for services for Community Center remodeling and Public Works Facilities remodeling. Jon Thiel was present to answer any questions. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ankeny, Kell, Richter & Associates for services for the Community Center remodeling and Public Works Facilities. 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. (m) CONSIDER ACTION - SALE OF 302 BLAKE ROAD WELL SITE Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-10, declaring 302 Blake Road as surplus property and directing staff to solicit proposals for its sale. By adopting this motion, the City Council would be making a determination that the public purposes for which the property was utilized have ceased and no public purpose to justify its retention as city property exists. The motion also authorizeed staff to begin the RFP (request for proposals) process. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-10, 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. January 2, 1990 Page 9 (n) CONSIDER ACTION - NON-UNION WAGE INCREASE Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Move adoption of the 1990 non-union salary schedule. This action would establish wages rates for the non-union employees. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the 1990 non-union salary schedule. 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. (o) CONSIDER ACTION - FURNITURE/FURNITURE BIDS CITY HALL Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: ~Move to authorize the<purchase of furniture and furnishing for the upper level public areas and Raspberry Rooms at a cost not to exceed $33,500. Adoption of this motion would authorize the purchase of furniture and furnishings for the council chamber, upper level lobby, and meeting room areas at City Hall. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to authorize the purchase of furniture and furnishings for upper level public areas and Raspberry Rooms at a cost not to exceed $33,500. 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. January 2, 1990 Page 10 VII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully Submitted Pat Gisborne, Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers: Nelson W. Berg, Mayor //