01-16-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
January 16, 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, Kerrigan and City Attorney
Jerre Miller.
I ·
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATION
Mayor Berg proclaimed January 27 and February 3 "Cops and
Kids Day".
Mayor Berg read a proclamation proclaiming January 27th and
February 3rd "Cops and Kids Day." Dave Teclaw of the Hopkins
Police Department presented the Council with Tee shirts.
The shirts will be given to the children who attend the open
houses. The Hopkins and Minnetonka Police Departments are
having the open houses in conjunction with the Hopkins -
Minnetonka School district.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt the Proclamation.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 2, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 829
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
SET PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE 1989 CDBG PROGRAM
APPROVE RESOLUTION 90-19 DESIGNATION DIRECTOR AND
ALTERNATE
ADOPT RESOLUTION WAIVING 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD
RASPBERRY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
ADOPT RESOLUTION WAIVING 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD -
AMERICAN LEGION
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried by unanimous consent.
IV.
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION - FEASIBILITY REPORT AND RESOLUTION
ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS - KNOLLWOOD
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Council
accept the feasibility report as ordered and that Resolution
No. 90-15 be adopted.
Bob Toddie and Ron Stallberg were present to give Council an
overview of the proposal. After discussion Mayor Berg opened
the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Clifford Lake of the
Knollwood Association requested that the public hearing be
continued for two weeks until the February 6, 1990 Council
meeting. He stated that several of the owners needed to have
another public information meeting to better understand the
proposal. Charles Simpson read a letter he had written to
the Council stating concerns over the property lines and
loss of trees if the streets are widened.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to continue until the February 6, 1990
Council meeting.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
V. OLD BUSINESS
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION 2ND READING 3RD STREET VACATION
ORDINANCE
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
approve Ordinance No. 90-668 for second reading and order
published. Approval of this ordinance would vacate
approximately the north 134 feet of 3rd Street North
allowing the owner to construct a single family home on the
abutting lots.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 90-668 for second
reading and order published.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg,
Abstain. The motion carried,
(b)
CONSIDER ACTION - HANDICAPPED PARKING REQUEST
At Council's request staff was directed to research the
following questions:
o What are the parking time restrictions for the public
lot west of 906-908 Mainstreet? This lot is presently
designated for three hour, short term parking. It is
presently not one of the permit lots, therefore all-day
parking is not allowed.
o What parking time restrictions would govern on a
handicap space in this lot? By law handicap parking cannot
be restricted by time limits. Therefore, even though this
lot is designated for short term parking, the handicap
space, if allowed , would be able to be utilized by a
handicap individual for a long period of time.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to place a handicap parking stall on the
space in the NE corner of the lot to east of 906-908
Mainstreet.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg,
Abstain. The motion carried.
(c)
APPROVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT LEGISLATIVE POLICY
Staff recommended that the Council approve the Roadway
Improvement policy as written.
Mike Winship of the Bellgrove Association requested a
continuance of the above item. He wanted the continuance so
he could inform the association of the policy concerning the
recommended street widths and assessments on the proposed
street improvements. Jerry Lavin and Ellen Lavin also
addressed the Council with the same concerns. Robert
Barrows of the Knollwood Association appeared to make the
same request.
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After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the
Roadway Improvement policy as written. The motion died for
lack of a second. Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue this
item until the February 6, 1990 Council meeting.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Abstain; Mayor Berg,
Aye. The motion carried.
Mayor Berg called a five minute recess.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
At this point Mayor Berg moved Item No. H up on the agenda.
(n)
CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - AIDA
FLORENCIA PEREZ RODAS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Hopkins City Council approve the liquor license for
Aida Florencia Perez Rodas dba La Guitarra.
Mrs. Perez Rodas appeared before Council. The Council
wished her well in her new endeavor. Councilmember Anderson
moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to
approve the liquor license.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
(a)
HOPKINS COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS BUDGET REQUEST
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
authorize the expenditure of $15,000 in quarterly payments
to help support promotional events as presented in the HCP
Budget request dated 12-7-89.
Dick Stanley and Jay Lindstrom were present to discuss the
proposed budget of HCP. Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to authorize the
expenditure of $15,000 in quarterly payments to HCP.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
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(b)
CONSIDER ACTION - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT APPOINTMENT
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Staff recommended adopting the following motion: Authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for services for
landscape architect/architect/engineering services for
various park improvements at eleven parks.
Jon Thiel gave a summary of the bids, recommending the above
firm. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember
Kritzler seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement with Westwood
Professional Services, Inc.
A poll of the vote was as follows; Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
(c)
CONSIDER ACTION - AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
#270
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
recommend revision of the agreement between the City of
Hopkins and Independent School District 270 for purchase of
a portion of the Harley Hopkins School property.
With approval of this action the closing documents will be
revised to reflect the new legal description. Kenneth
Zastrow was present representing School District #270.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to revise the agreement between the City
of Hopkins and Independent School District 270 for purchase
of a portion of the Harley Hopkins School property.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
(d)
CONSIDER ACTION - AMENDMENT OF WAIVER OF PLAT
HARLEY HOPKINS SCHOOL
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution No. 90-14 revising the legal description
for Waiver of Plat WVR89-3 adopted November 7, 1989 to
divide the Harley Hopkins site.
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Approval of this resolution would provide an amended legal
description for division of the existing lot into two
parcels. Jim Kerrigan was present to answer questions
concerning this resolution.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-14.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
(e)
CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZATION OF CHANGE ORDER
HARLEY HOPKINS PLAYGROUND SITE
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that
authorization of a change order for the Harley Hopkins
Playground Site project in the amount of $16,247 be adopted.
,
The Harley Hopkins storm sewer and playground site project
is approximately 90% complete. The major contract item
remaining undone is turf establishment, an item to be
completed this spring. The additional funds are requested to
complete the project.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to authorize the change order in the
amount $16,247.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously°
(f)
CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE REDEVELOPMENT BOND
DOCUMENTS
Staff recommended the adoption of the following motion:
Move to authorize Evensen Dodge to begin proceeding with the
preparation of bond documents in the amount of $2,800,000.
The purpose for issuing this bond is the financing of the
redevelopment activities prioritized by the City Council.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to authorize
Evensen Dodge to proceed with the preparation of bond
documents in the amount of $2,800,000.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
(g)
CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC
HEARING - CAMBRIDGE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that
Resolution No. 90-16 calling for Hearing on Improvement -
Cambridge Street be adopted. This action will continue an
assessable project on Cambridge Street from Blake Road to
Van Buren Avenue.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to set a hearing date for February 6,
1990.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
(i)
CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Hopkins City Council approve the annual renewal of
a 3.2 beer license on and off sale for Meadowbrook Golf
Course.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the license renewal for
Meadowbrook Golf Course.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
VII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Erney Trusty of 103 8th Avenue North appeared before Council
to question his water bill. He questioned being charged for
the increase in the bill when the new rate was to go into
effect on January 1. 1990. He stated that his bill was for
September 6th through December 4th, 1989. The Council stated
that the rates became effective for all billing that occurs
after January 1, 1990 regardless of when the usage began.
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VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg said that he had attended a League of Women
Voters meeting in Edina on January 13, 1990.. Cities
represented were Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and
Hopkins. He said the meeting was very informative.
Mayor Berg informed the Council that the Recycling Task
Force will be having a meeting on January 22, 1990 from 8:00
a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
XI. 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:
~N~lso/~n~. Berg, Mayor ~