01-09-90 WSCOUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 1989
7:00 P.M.
A Council workshop meeting was held in the Raspberry Room at
Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers
Chuck Redepenning, Chuck Kritzler, Bob Anderson and Jim
Shirley. Also present were City staff members, Genellie,
Thiel, Mielke, Kerrigan, Caouette, and Drill.
1. CITY MANAGER SEARCH
The Council met with Jim Brimeyer to decide on the five
finalists for the position of City Manager. After
considerable discussion the Council chose the following
individuals:
Kristine Hinrichs
Mark Lenz
Steve Mielke
Douglas Reeder
William Ross
2. DISCUSSION - STREET PROJECTS - 6TH & MAINSTREET
Pete Carlson, of RCM, discussed the 6th Avenue water and
sewer project. He explained that the project delays were
caused by two factors:
1)
2)
ground water and soil problems, and
difficulty of scheduling concrete and bituminous
contractors.
Council discussion centered on keeping people better
informed and ensuring that streets are drivable as soon as
possible. The Council also discussed the perception that
the project seemed to remain unfinished for an extended
period of time. Several Councilmembers said that they hoped
that we can learn from this project.
Council and staff also discussed penalties and incentives
for contractors. Staff indicated that such measures would
raise the costs of projects and may not solve the problems.
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3. ROAD & STREET POLICY REVISION
The Council discussed the revised assessment formula with
Jon Thiel. He explained that the new formula seemed to be
the fairest way to deal with areas with irregularly shaped
lots.
The was also considerable discussion of the curb and gutter
requirements. Staff defended the requirements because curb
and gutter reduce maintenance and prolong the life of the
street. Councilmember Redepenning asked whether the policy
could not be amended to allow for some flexibility in this
requirement. Councilmember Anderson spoke in favor of the
existing policy of requiring curb and gutter.
After considerable discussion Mr. Shirley moved and Mr.
Anderson seconded the motion to approve the Road & Street
Policy revision. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.
Councilmember Redepenning voted no.
4. FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Jim Kerrigan explained and described possible redevelopment
projects which the Council had ranked.
Council discussed how to refine the list. Several
councilmembers felt that the way the list was generated was
faulty. The Council generally agreed, however, that the
projects which were highly ranked on the list, were high
priority projects. The Council indicated that it would
review the list of projects.
Councilmember Anderson moved to put the approval of a bond
issue on the January 16, 1990 Council meeting agenda.
Councilmember Kritzler seconded. The vote was unanimous.
5. DISCUSSION - HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Steve Mielke and Kathy Caouette reviewed the City's housing
rehabilitation programs. There was considerable discussion
concerning the income guidelines and equity requirements.
Several councilmembers asked staff to review the equity
requirements especially as they related to grants. There
were also questions concerning the maximum dollar amount for
loans and grants.
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Pa~3-~A Staff will review the City's current programs in an attempt
to make them more accessible. Staff will make
recommendations to the Council at a future meeting.
The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Genellie
Counci lmembers:
ATTEST:
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor