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02-06-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on February 6, 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, Theil, Kerrigan, Schedler and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I · CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (a) PRESENTATION - DON LOFTHUS - WATERSHED DISTRICT Don Lofthus presented the Mayor with a check for $25,000 to help defray some of the costs from the Super Storm. (b) PRESENTATION TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT Fred Christenson of GFOA presented John Schedler, Finance Director, and staff with a Certificate For Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal year ending December 31, 1988. III. CONSENT AGENDA i · · · 4. 5. 6. · APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 9, 1990 WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 1990 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL O DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST #830 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES APPROVAL OF SANITARIAN CONTRACT ADOPT RESOLUTION WAIVING 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD JAYCEE'S ADOPT RESOLUTION WAIVING 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD ELKS Mayor Berg removed Item No. 6 from the Consent Agenda. This item will come up at the February 20th Council meeting. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the Consent agenda.~ A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson Abstain on Item No. 7, Aye on all other items. Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried. February 6, 1990 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING (a) CONSIDER ACTION - KNOLLWOOD STREET IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Council accept the feasibility report as ordered and that Resolution No. 90-15 be adopted. The Public Works, Fire Department staff and TKDA engineers met with Knollwood residents to discuss their concerns concerning the street reconstruction project on January 31, 1990. The staff's recommendations have been presented to Council. Jim Gessele was present to outline the various changes. Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing 8:07 p.m. Cliff Lake, President of the Knollwood Association addressed the Council to voice protests over the curb and gutter. He agreed that the streets needed repair but did not feel that the curb and gutter were necessary. A large group of people from Knollwood, Belgrove and Interlachen attended the Council meeting to voice their concerns over the proposed curbs and gutters and possible removal of trees to obtain the proposed 22 foot roadway as recommended by staff. Several people addressed the Council from each group. After hearing the comments and concerns of the people Mayor Berg closed the Public hearing at 9:00 p.m. The Council discussed the need for curb and gutter and minimum road widths. The Council consulted with Fire Chief Klocek on the State laws concerning reconstructed roadways. Councilmember Shirley then moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #90-15 to reconstruct the streets to a 20 foot width meeting State Fire Code Standards, with no curb and gutters, no parking on the streets, and preservation of all or as many trees as possible. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Nay; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Nay, Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried. Mayor Berg moved Item No. B under Old Business to be discussed at this time. February 6, 1990 Page 3 (b) CONSIDER ACTION - REVISION OF ROADWAY POLICY Staff recommended adoption of the Roadway Policy. Jon Thiel explained the modifications to the Council. A modification to the minimum adjusted front footage from 60 feet to 100 feet. This change makes the minimum footage match the zoning code required minimum width in areas where this section of the policy would apply. Ellen Lavin a resident of Bellgrove approved the policy with a suggestion that the Pro-rata assessment be added in the future concerning Association owned property and to change the wording which required curb and gutter. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Policy #7-D Roadways Improvements. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - MEND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Approve Resolution No. 90-21 amending Year XV CDBG Program and authorize staff to amend and execute necessary documents with Hennepin County and Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association. Adoption of this resolution would enable staff to submit the revised application to Hennepin County for consideration. Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 10:00. p.m. As their were no comments from the public Mayor Berg closed the Public Hearing at 10:01 p.m. Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-21. 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. February 6, 1990 Page 4 (c) CONSIDER ACTION - CAMBRIDGE FEASIBILITY REPORT Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the Council accept the feasibility report as ordered on December 19, 1989, and that Resolution No. 90-23 be adopted ordering improvements. Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 10:05 p.m.. Bob Lindee from Lindee's Saloon and Eatery explained to the Council how the proposal could bankrupt his business if all accessible roads leading to his business would be closed. Suggestions were made by staff to share roadways with other establishments or doing the work by keeping one side of the road open. Two representatives from Ramsgate Apartments were concerned over the curb and sidewalk proposal. They felt that sidewalks were not necessary for the residents of Ramsgate. Lisa Benson asked questions concerning Hiawatha Avenue and was assured by Council that the cost would not affect her as a homeowner. Wilbur Lindee also appeared. Mayor Berg closed the Public Hearing at 10:25 p.m. After discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to accept the feasibility report and adopt Resolution No. 90-23 ordering the improvements from Blake Road to Hiawatha Avenue. 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. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION FIRST READING - INDUSTRIAL USE ORDINANCE 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 and accessory uses in the industrial districts. After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-7 and approve Ordinance No. 90-670 for first reading. February 6, 1990 Page 5 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. VI. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - APPOINTMENT OF NEW CITY MANAGER A motion was made by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Shirley to appoint Steven C. Mielke as City Manager. 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. The entire Council congratulated Mr. Mielke. At this point Mayor Berg read a Resolution thanking Jim Genellie, Acting City Manager on the outstanding performance he has done for the City and Staff of the City of Hopkins. Mayor Berg called a 10 minute recess at this time. (b) 1990 REDEVELOPMENT BOND ISSUE Staff recommended adoption of the following resolution: Resolution No. 90-22 providing for the issuance of $2,875.000 Redevelopment Bond Series 1990. Approval of this action would allow Evenson Dodge to undertake the necessary work for the sale of this bond and set the hearing date for award on March 6. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-22. 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. February 6, 1990 Page 6 (c) CONSIDER ACTION - REFUNDING BOND - 1990 SERIES Staff recommended adoption of the following resolution: Adopt Resolution No. 90 -32 providing for the issuance of $1,330,000 Refunding Bond Series 1990. Approval of this action would allow Evenson Dodge to undertake the necessary work for the sale of this bond. The hearing date for award would be on March 6. Mike Schaefer a representative from Evenson Dodge was present to explain the direction the bond sales would take. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-32. 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 AUTHORIZE SALE OF BONDS & NOTES 1. Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-29 "Authorize the Issuance and Set S'~le Date for $2,805,000 Park and Recreation Facilities General Obligation Bonds" be adopted. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-29. 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. 2. Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-30 "Authorize the Issuance and Set Sale Date for $380,000 of Capital Loan Notes" be adopted. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-30. 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. February 6, 1990 Page 7 3. Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-31 "Authorize the Issuance and Set Sale Date for $485,000 of General Obligation Improvement Bonds bonds for 1990." Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-31. 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 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - BINGO HOPKINS JAYCEE'S Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-4 approving Conditional Use permit to allow a bingo operation at 1115 East Excelsior Avenue. The Hopkins Jaycee's have requested that the above item be continued. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue this request until February 20, 1990. 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 - CONCEPT REVIEW - HOPKINS TECH CENTER A concept review requires no official action. The developer sought a consensus of the City Council on the proposed development. Dave Sebold representing Ron Clark Construction appeared before the Council to show the proposed changes to the site at 1600 2nd Street South. (g) CONSIDER ACTION - ZONING AMENDMENT - AUTO SALES LOT Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-9 approving for first reading Ordinance No. 90-672 amending section 535.03 of the Zoning Ordinance. February 6, 1990 Page 8 Approval of this resolution would approve an ordinance that would amend Section 535.03, which would clarify and amend the language in that section. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-9 approving for first reading Ordinance No. 90-672. 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. (n) CONSIDER ACTION - REZONE PROPERTIES ON BLAKE ROAD NORTH Staff recommended the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-8 approving Ordinance No. 90-671 for first reading to change the zoning of City Well #3, Bakers, Square, and Fina Gas Station from R-4/1-2 to B-3. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-8 approving Ordinance No. 90-671 for first reading. 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. Mayor Berg moved Item No. M up on the agenda. (m) CONSIDER ACTION - AMEND VEHICLE TOWING CONTRACT (VEHICLE TOWING) Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that the Council authorize renewal of contract with Dick Hughes Towing and Starting for towing and storage of vehicles with a towing rate increase form $25.00 to $28.30 Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to authorize renewal of contract with Dick Hughes Towing and Starting for towing and storage of vehicles with a towing rate of $28.30 per vehicle. 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. February 6, 1990 Page 9 (i) CONSIDER ACTION - ORDER FEASIBILITY STUDY 17TH & COUNTY ROAD 3 Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-24 ordering preparation of a feasibility report on 17th Avenue, street improvements, be adopted. Seventeenth Avenue from County Road #3 to T.H. #7 has long been considered a candidate for maintenance reconstruction. The present roadway dates back to 1966 when grading, surfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm sewer were completed. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-24 ordering a feasibility report on 17th Avenue, street improvements. 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. (J) CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE EXPANDING SCOPE OF MAINSTREET FEASIBILITY STUDY Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-25 expanding scope of Mainstreet Mall feasibility report be adopted. This action would continue the process and expand the scope of information gathering for a feasibility report that encompasses Mainstreet from T. H. 169 to Shady Oak Road. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-25. 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 - ALLEY UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL UTILITIES Staff recommended the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 90-26 ordering alley underground electric utilities project to proceed and accepting contract with TKDA and Associates. February 6, 1990 Page 10 This action will begin the process of placing public utilities underground in alleys between 7th and 9th Avenues south of Mainstreet, between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenues north of Mainstreet. Contracts would be executed to do connections to individual buildings. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-26. 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. (1) CONSIDER ACTION - HMEA CONTRACT FOR 1990 Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Move adoption of the 1990 HMEA Contract. This action will establish a wage schedule and benefit payments for 1990 for the Hopkins Municipal Employees Association (HMEA) . Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the HMEA Contract for 1990. 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. (n) CONTRACT FOR HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to authorize staff to contract with Diversified Inspection Services for inspection for the Home Rehabilitation program. Approval of this motion is needed to implement proposed procedural changes in executing inspections for the Home Rehabilitation program. Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to authorize staff to contract with Diversified Inspection Services for inspections for the Home Rehabilitation program. 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. February 6, 1990 Page 11 (o) , CONSIDER ACTION - PSO/DISPATCH WAGE CONTRACT 1990 Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Move adoption of the 1990 Dispatchers/PSO Contract. This action would establish a wage schedule and benefit payments for 1990 for the Hopkins Police Dispatcher and Public Service Officer Association, LELS Local No. 143. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt the 1990 Dispatchers/PSO contact. 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. VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Mayor Berg reported that the Twin West Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring a Luncheon on Property Taxes at the Registry Hotel on Friday, February 23, 1990. Mayor Berg encouraged the Council to attend. Mayor Berg reported on a Hennepin County Rail Authority meeting he had attended. He stated that the Authority did not formally approve the Hopkins concept but stated that they would continue to work on details with our staff and theirs. Councilmember Redepenning said that he had attended the Cops and Kids program and that it was fantastic. Councilmember Kritzler informed Council that he had met with the Chemical Health Commission and that they are presently looking for places for youngsters to go that serve nonalcoholic drinks. They are presently interviewing proprietors of various establishments. He also stated that they were concerned over Cigarette machines. Mr. Genellie informed him that the City has requested ordinances from the various Cities that have created new ordinances addressing this situation. February 6, 1990 Page 12 IX. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adjourn The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, Pat Gi~bo~ne, Deputy City Clerk  ~Qunc i lmemb e r ~. Ne-son W. Berg, Mayor//