06-19-90 WSA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
June 19, 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, Genellie, Kerrigan, Thiel, Gessele and City Attorney
Jerre Miller.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION
Commissioner John Keefe presented the City of Hopkins with a
check for $66,000 for the City's recycling efforts. He
thanked the City for their outstanding job.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 5, 1990 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 839
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVIEWAL OF
CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY
APPROVE 3.2 BEER LICENSE - JULY 13, 14, 15 - ELKS
CLUB
APPROVE 3.2 BEER LICENSE - JULY 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, AND
15TH - HOPKINS JAYCEE'S
AUTHORIZE SIGNING OF GROWERS MARKET AGREEMENT
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.
IV.
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF BONDS
LONG TERM CARE FOUNDATION
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-71 giving preliminary approval to a
project on behalf of the Long-Term Care Foundation and its
Financing under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial
Development Act; referring the proposal to the Minnesota
Department of Trade and Economic Development for approval;
and authorizing preparation of necessary documents.
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The Long-Term Care Foundation, a newly formed non-profit
Corporation, has approached the City of Hopkins with a
request for the City to issue tax exempt housing bonds. The
bonds proceeds would be used to finance the purchase of the
Hopkins Nursing Home, 725 Second Avenue South.
After discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at
7:45 p.m.
Rod Pakonen of the Long Term Care Foundation explained
briefly the history of the Foundation. Councilmember Shirley
wanted to know if any relationship existed between the
Beverly Facilities and the Long Term Care Foundation
Mr. Pakonen assured him that none existed. Mayor Berg asked
about the intended improvement areas. Mr. Pakonen said they
would be mostly cosmetic. Mayor Berg also asked about the
Minnesota Board members. He was informed that a Dr. Paul
Sanders of Cambridge and Steve Chies a Nursing Home
Administrator, were added to the Board. He stated that both
were very well qualified to sit on this board.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to close the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m.
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 Kritzler moved to approve Resolution No. 90-71
deleting Condition 5 of the Resolution and requiring that
the matter be returned to Council for final approval.
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion.
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 - SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 90-
682 AMENDING FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE
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Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
adopt for second reading the amendment to Flood Plain
Ordinance No. 90-682 as recommended by the Department of
Natural Resources.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 90-682 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 - SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 90-
683 ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 90-683 for
second reading. Adoption of this ordinance sets up
procedures for partial prepayment and deferment of payments
of special assessments
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 90-683 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.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
(a)
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Berg asked Council to approve the reappointment of
Mike Winship and Rick Pavelka to the Zoning and Planning
Board.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to accept the Mayor's appointments of
Mike Winship and Rick Pavelka.
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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Mayor Berg asked Council to approve the appointment of Bill
Schumacher to the Park Board. Councilmember Redepenning
moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to
accept the Mayor's appointment of Bill Schumacher.
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 - JOINT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF
MINNEAPOLIS - LONG TERM CARE FOUNDATION
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-72 relating to a project in behalf of the
Long-Term Care Foundation under the Minnesota Municipal
Industrial Development Act; approving a Joint Powers
agreement relating to the issuance of bonds by the City and
authorizing the execution of documents.
Approval of this action would allow the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the necessary documents to facilitate a
Joint Powers Agreement with the city of Minneapolis for this
issue.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-72.
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 - PAVILION/ICE ARENA CONSTRUCTION
BIDS
Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve
bids totalling $95,369 and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into contracts with the approved sub-
contractors.
Adoption of this motion would authorize contracts to be
signed which would allow the City to continue the
Pavilion/Ice Arena construction.
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Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the bids in the amount of
$95,369.
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.
(d)
CONSIDER ACTION - COMMUNITY CENTER & PUBLIC
WORKS BIDS
Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve
bids in the amount $84,845.61 and authorize the Mayor and
city Manager to enter into contracts with the approved sub-
contractors.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
bids totalling $84,845.51 and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement.
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.
(e)
CONSIDER ACTION - FINAL RESOLUTION AUGUSTANA BONDS
Staff recommended adoption of the following: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-70 providing for the issuance and sale of
Housing Facilities refunding Revenue Bonds pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes 462C, as amended, on behalf of the
Augustana Home of Minneapolis. With approval of this action
Augustana Homes will be able to undertake the sale of the
bonds to finance the purchase of Chapel View project.
Mayor Berg and Councilmember Shirley removed themselves from
the Council table. Councilmember Anderson chaired this item.
Several people appeared before Council on behalf of the
proposed Resolution. Bill Soules the CEO of Chapel View
appeared before Council to inform Council of. the vital
importance of the passage of the Resolution to Chapel View.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-70.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning,
Aye. The motion carried.
Mayor Berg and Councilmember Shirley rejoined the Council
table.
(f)
CONSIDER ACTION - CONCEPT APPROVAL OF SALE OF
HARLEY HOPKINS PROPERTY - SET PUBLIC HEARING
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
approve in concept the sale of certain property located on
the former Harley Hopkins School site to Independent School
District No. 270 and authorize the staff to schedule a
public hearing for July 10, 1990.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve in
concept the sale of property and set a public hearing for
July 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.
(g)
CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD BIDS - CAMBRIDGE STREET
Staff recommended the following: Move that Resolution No.
90-74 be adopted. Award of this contract to Hardrives, Inc.
in the amount of $181,412.15 would begin the process of
installation of storm sewer, water main, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, and street reconstruction on Cambridge Street from
Blake Road to Hiawatha Avenue.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adopt resolution No. 90-74.
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.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Their were no public comments.
VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Redepenning reminded the Council and public of
Music in the Park every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.
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Councilmember Kritzler said that the Health Commission had
met with a group from Wayzata and had a very fruitful
meeting.
Councilmember Shirley said that new storm sewers seem to be
taking care of the heavy rainfalls the City has been
experiencing lately°
Mayor Berg informed Council that he had attended a meeting
with representatives from the Southwest suburbs on the
Fairview Detox Center. He also stated that Commissioner John
Keefe is following this very closely.
IXo ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gi~ne ,~~Clerk
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor //