07-17-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
July 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, Genellie, Harmening, Thiel, Gessele, Kerrigan and
City Attorney Jerre Miller.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
II.
SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mayor Berg presented the name of Beth Brill to the Council
for the Zoning and Planning Commission.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
Seconded the appointment of Beth Brill to the Zoning and
Planning Commission.
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.
~eth Brill was sworn in by Jim Genellie to serve on the
Zoning and Planning Commission. Dr. William Schumacher and
Darrell McAnnany were sworn in to serve on the Park Board
Commission.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE JULY 10, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 841
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE - COUNTY
ROAD 3 STUDY AGREEMENT
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - BARTON ASCHMAN - STUDY OF
TRAFFIC ON COUNTY ROAD 3 AND llTH AVENUE
APPROVAL OF JULY 10 WORKSESSION MINUTES
Mayor Berg asked that the minutes of July 10th Council
meeting under Item 2 be changed to read: Mayor Berg asked
staff to consider a vacation of the alley for a right-of-way
on the south 200 feet at some later date.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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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.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
SETTING ZONING FEES
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the
Hopkins City Council approve Ordinance No. 90-684 for second
reading and order published. This action will amend Section
1010 of the Hopkins City Code to add zoning fees.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 90-684 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.
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CONSIDER ACTION - FINAL RESOLUTION - REVENUE BONDS
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-80 to provide for the issuance and sale of
housing facilities revenue bonds pursuant to Minnesota
Statute, Chapter 462C, as amended, on behalf of the Long
Term Care Foundation.
Approval of this action would allow the City of Minneapolis,
through the Joint Powers Agreement, to complete the sale of
these bonds. No further action will be undertaken by the
City of Hopkins.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 90-80.
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 - LEASE AGREEMENT - BURLINGTON
NORTHERN RAILROAD
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Staff recommended the following: Move that the Hopkins City
Council authorize the expenditure of $500 for the City to
enter into a lease agreement with Burlington Northern
Railroads.
Jim Gessele explained the need for the lease agreement. The
City has a need to reconstruct a chain link fence along an
alley abutting railroad property between Madison Circle
North and South. The present fence is badly deteriorated.
After further discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the
expenditure of $500 for the lease.
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.
CONSIDER ACTION - BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Staff recommended the following motion: Move to approve
bids totaling $44,997.00 and authorizing the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into contracts with the approved
contractors. Adoption of this motion will authorize
contracts to be signed which would allow the City to begin
the play equipment construction at Hilltop, Cottageville,
and Park Valley parks.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the
bids and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter in
contracts with the approved Contractors with the concurrence
of the Park Board.
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 - SET A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Staff requests that Council set a Public Hearing for
Tuesday, August 21, to inform the residents of the projects
being considered for the Outdoor Recreation Grant
Application.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to set a public
hearing for August 21, 1990.
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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.
(e)
DISCUSSION: BINGO POLICIES
Tom Harmening asked the City Council for direction on the
activities relating to bingo halls as a primary use. The
moratorium expiration date of September 4, 1990 is
approaching and staff needs direction. After a great deal
of discussion Mayor Berg directed the staff to schedule an
informational meeting with the public being notified in
advance of the meeting.
(f)
DISCUSSION: HOUSING POLICIES
At the July 7, 1990 workshop session, staff presented a
report titled "Analysis of the City of Hopkins Housing
Programs/Policies." The purpose of the report was twofold:
(1) to explore and discuss the City's Housing Policies which
have been established in the Comprehensive Plan and (2) to
determine how aggressive the City's housing programs should
be.
Council requested that staff prepare a list of the current
housing programs. After discussion Council gave input into
the present programs and expressed satisfaction with the
report. Some of the suggestions from Council were to expand
the rehab program and better inform the public of the
availability of the rehab loans. Council suggested further
discussion of the Section 8 and rental assistance program.
(g)
DISCUSSION: UPCOMING MEETING
Mr. Mielke suggested that the H.R.A. meeting begin at 6:30
p.m. on August 7th with the regular council meeting starting
at it's normal time. The regular worksession will be held
on August 14th at the regular time. Mr. Mielke requested
that the Council meet on the 21st at 5:00 p.m. for a tour
of the Activity Center and Ice Arena with a meeting at 6:0
0 p.m. for a City Manager evaluation.
September 4, 1990 would be a regular HRA and Council
meeting, The Worksession meeting will be set at a future
date. This meeting will last for eight hours to set and
prioritize goal setting. September 18th will be a regular
Council meeting.
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
Their were no public comments.
VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg commended all of the people involved in the
Raspberry Festival for making it a huge success.
Councilmember Kritzler was very pleased over the City and
Council representation.
Councilmember Redepenning thanked everyone involved.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
ectfully submitted,
Pat Gi~ne, Deputy City Clerk
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor