04-17-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
April 17, 1990 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff
Mielke, Kerrigan, Thiel, Gessele and City Attorney Jeremy
Steiner.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATION
Mayor Berg proclaimed April 22, 1990 as Earth Day.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to accept 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.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 3, 1990 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 835
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE
AWARD CONTRACT FOR SEALCOATING
ADOPT RESOLUTION (LICENSE WITH DNR)
SET PUBLIC REFUNDING REVENUE BOND - CHAPEL VIEW
AUTHORIZE TRAFFIC STUDY - LOT 600, NORTH
FRONTAGE ROAD HIGHWAY 7
Councilmember Shirley asked to have Item #6 voted upon as a
separate item.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to Approve Item's 1 through 5 and Item
Number 7.
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.
Councilmember Shirley removed himself from discussions on
Item No. 6 of the consent agenda due to a possible conflict
of interest. Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve Item
No. 6.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Abstain, Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - AMEND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT POLICY
Staff recommended the wording to the Roadway Improvement
Policy be amended to read:
1. Require minimum street widths with parking restrictions
if needed. ~
2. Require either curb and gutter or an asphalt raised
edge.
3. Make 40% City contribution dependent on construct of
concrete curb and gutter.
Mr. Mielke further explained that upgrading water mains,
storm sewers, sewer and water lines, etc. would be paid ,for
by the City.
Several citizens appeared before Council. They were
concerned with the loss of trees, and the addition of
concrete curbs and gutters. All voiced concerns over the
same items. They requested that the Council leave the
streets alone and continue to patch them where needed.
City Attorney Jeremy Steiner expressed concern over the
safety and liability to the City should these improvements
not be made. He agreed with Chief Klocek of the Fire
Department that safety must be the key issue. Chief Klocek
agreed to check each subdivision and street on a separate
basis to make sure that fire equipment could safely operate
on the smaller streets.
After a great deal of discussion Councilmember Shirley moved
to amend the policy to delete any reference to curbs and
gutters, minimum street widths, and City participation in
costs.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Nay, Mayor Berg, Nay. The
motion carried.
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Mayor Berg informed the citizens that the Knollwood
reconstruction feasibility issue would be decided at the
next Council meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - MANUFACTURED HOME CLOSING ORDINANCE
Staff recommended adoption, of the following motion: Approve
for first reading Ordinance No. 90-678, Providing Notice and
Public Hearing prior to closure or conversion of use of
Manufactured Home Park, Requiring Park Owners to pay
reasonable relocation costs to displaced residents and
requiring payment of additional compensation due to certain
displaced residents.
The approval of this ordinance will create more strict
requirements for a park owner, developer, and possibly the
City as related to the closing of a mobile home park and the
payment of relocation costs.
City Attorney Steiner explained the changes of this
ordinance, which differs from the Bloomington ordinance.
1. Compensation to displaced residents with notice served 9
months before Park is closed.
2. Optional Authority:
(a) Actual relocation costs within 25 miles of
relocation.
(b) Receive average relocation costs if a home can-
not move within 25 miles.
(c) Owners who want to sell to receive estimated
evaluation amount of payment.
Mark Bruner of Minnesota Manufactured Homes appeared before
Council. He opposed the Ordinance stating that the park
owners end up bearing all the costs of the closing of a
park. John Bonner, Attorney for Manufactured Home Park
Owners also appeared. He stated that there were a few
inconsistencies that should be looked into. City Attorney
Steiner concurred that one or two items should be addressed.
Terry Schroeder and Kimberly Johnson appeared as owners of
the homes and encouraged the Council to pass the ordinance.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
ordinance for first reading.
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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, Nay. The
motion carried.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - UNITED STORE UNLOADING REQUEST
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
sign the parking space located on Sth Avenue North, just to
the South of the alley for truck loading and unloading.
The Hopkins Parking committee unanimously adopted this
motion at their April 4, 1990 Parking Committee meeting.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to adopt the motion to sign the parking
space located on 8th Avenue North for truck loading and
unloading.
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.
(c) CONSIDER ACTION - LOT 600 YELLOW PERMIT CHANGE
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Remove
the permit parking from the spaces located to the east of ~
Hance Hardware from the permit parking system. By removing
the yellow permit parking, additional customer parking will
be available in the 9th Avenue North area. The Parking
Committee unanimously adopted the motion at their April 4,
1990 Parking Committee meeting.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to remove the yellow parking permits to
allow more customer parking space.
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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(d)
CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE MODIFIED FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Staff recommended the following motion: Approve the staff
recommended modified financial plan for park and recreation
improvement projects. The designation of proposed projects
and the approval of the November park/recreation improvement
bond election has allowed planning for the various projects.
Changes in the pavilion/ice arena costs and loss of the
Raspberry Festival Committee donation required a modified
financial plan.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve the
modified financial plan for Park and Recreation improvement
projects.
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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CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE FINANCING PLAN
PAVILION/ICE ARENA
Staff recommended the following motion: Approve plans and
specifications and authorized solicitation of bids for
Pavilion/Ice Arena construction.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve plans and specifications and
authorize solicitation of bids for the Pavilion/Ice Arena
construction.
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 - AUTHORIZE BIDS - COMMUNITY
CENTER REMODELING
Staff recommended the following motion: Approve plans and
speOifications and authorize solicitation of bids for
Community Center remodeling.
Fred Richter from A.K.R. appeared before Council with
sketches of the improvements to the Community Center.
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After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve plans
and authorize solicitation of bids for the Community Center.
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 - APPROVE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS
Staff recommended the following motion: Approve plans and
specifications and authorize solicitation of bids for Public
Works facility improvements.
councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve the plans and authorize bids
for the Public Works Department.
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 - FUNDS FOR FUEL TANK SPILL
CLEAN-UP
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the City
Council authorize expenditure of funds for a proposed
remediation effort at a fuel tank spill site at the City
Hall. This action begins the first serious effort at
cleanup of a fuel oil spill on City property.
Jim Gessele went over the costs of the project and the
necessity of completing this project as soon as possible.
Terracon Environmental, Inc. an environmental consultant
has evaluated the soil samples and made recommendations.
They have also served as the coordinator with MPCA. The
State of Minnesota has established a Petro Fund which
provides partial reimbursement for eligible parties for
costs incurred in cleaning up petroleum releases. The City
has complied in all aspects and can apply for partial
reimbursement as soon as the MPCA has given its final
approval to Terracon's corrective action plan.
Councilmember moved Shirley and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to authorize funds for the fuel tank
spill clean-up.
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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.
VI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Their were no public comments
VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mr. Mielke asked the Council to meet with the Inspection
Department before the May 1st Council meeting at 5:30 p.m.
and again before the Council Work Session.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gisbo~fe, Deputy city Clerk