09-18-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
September 18, 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION
(a)
Award presented by the Police Department.
Chief Earl Johnson and Mayor Berg awarded a Citizen's award
to Joseph Moore for aiding in the apprehension of a burglar.
The suspect had stolen a television set from the Hopkins
House and~the young man followed him to his apartment and
called the police to report the theft. This action allowed
the police department to apprehend the burglar.
III. ~ CONSENT AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 845
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK - SOUTH PARK POND
APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK - 13TH AVENUE BOX
CULVERT
APPROVE AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION - DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
APPROVE GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - HOPKINS
JAYCEE'S
REQUEST HRA REVIEW OF PURCHASE OF CITY PROPERTY
llTH STREET AND COUNTY ROAD #3
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
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.
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IV.
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
HARLEY HOPKINS REDEVELOPMENT BOND - TOLD
DEVELOPMENT
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-108 authorizing the sale and issuance of
taxable school lease revenue bond (Harley Hopkins Pre-School
Project) Series 1990 and the execution of the necessary
documents. With this action the Council will be approving
both the preliminary and final resolutions for this project
and therefore the sale and execution of documents can be
undertaken.
After discussion Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at
7:35 p.m.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 7:45 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.
After further discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-108.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Ayes. The
motion carried unanimously.
(b)
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS (continued from last meeting)
(1) RESOLUTION NO. 90-98 - ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT
ROLL PROJECT 88-07 - HOBBY ACRES.
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that
Resolution No. 90-98 for the assessment rolls be adopted.
This action would cause the assessments to be levied against
the properties involved. The proposed special assessments
are assessments for the project completed to date and their
costs.
After discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at
7:50 p.m.
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Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 7:56 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.
After further discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-98 and accept staff's recommendation on
one deferral and denial of the remaining appeals.
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) RESOLUTION NO. 90-99 - ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT
ROLL PROJECT 89-05 ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
Staff recommended the follOwing motion: Move that
Resolution No. 90-99 for the assessment rolls be adopted.
Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Hearing no comments Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to close the
public hearing at 8:05 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 Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-99.
'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.
(3)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-100 ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT
ROLL PROJECT 89-06 ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 90-100 for the
assessment rolls be adopted.
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Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m.
Hearing no comments Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to close the
hearing at 8:07 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 Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-100.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Coun~ilmember Anderson,
Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(4)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-101 ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENTS OF
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS/DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
AND INVOICES.
Mr. Gessele explained that several of the original
assessments had been paid. He also stated that in conferring
with Mr. Miller the City Attorney he had established that a
1% interest charge on the delinquent accounts was not legal
and that the 1% charge be dropped and that people who had
paid the interest charge should be reimbursed.
Mayor Berg opened the Public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Hearing no comments Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to close the
public hearing at 8:11 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 Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-101 with the
interest charges dropped and reimbrusement be paid to the
necessary parties and that one deferral be granted and the
remaining appeal be denied.
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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(b)
MAINSTREET RENOVATIONS
Jon Thiel presented Council with 'a feasibility report
prepared by Westwood Professional Services. The report
covered financial impact on properties, Concept 2 Design
Streets (5th - 14th Avenue) Concept 169 ramp - Alternate B
and Mainstreet Infrastructure.
Dick Koppy of Westwood was present to give additional
information concerning the project.
After discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at
8:35 p.m.
Dr. Harry Smith President of the Hopkins Business Council
appeared before Council on behalf of the proposed Mainstreet
renovations.
Gil Johnson, Businessman in Hopkins/ requested, that the
Council delay action for six months.
Woody Ginkel, Owner of ~Central Park Manor Apartments felt
that the project was going to be to costly.
Thomas Kraemer, Administrator of St. Joseph's ChurCh had two
points to make. (1) The thickness of the report was not
necessary. (2) With the situation in Iraq the price of oil
will continue to skyrocket making paving the street a much
cOstlier project. J
He also made two suggestions. (1) Base decision on marketing
information. (2) Bid competitively for cost and
administration with penalties on delayed work.
Marcia Taubr, CitiZen felt that the project would benefit
the City and is in favor of moving ahead with the project
Several other citizens came forward to share their views on
the project.
Mayor Berg informed the public that this issue would be
brought before the Council again on October 2, 1990 and t'he
Council would once again be open for comments before any
'decision were made, however there would not ~be another
public hearing concerning this issue. J
After a great deal of discussion and comments Councilmember
Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion
to close the public hearing at 10:38 p.m.
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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.
V. NEW BUSINESS
(a)
CONSIDER ACTION - BID ALLEY UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the City
Council reject bids for Project 90-05, Alley Underground
Electrical Utilities, and order bids again at a later date.
Only one bid was received in the amount of $418,000. This
bid exceeds the engineer's estimate by approximately
$135,000.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to reject the
bids for Project 90-05 and inform the concerned property
owners that the project will resume in early spring.
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 - CHANGE ORDER PAVILION/ICE ARENA
CONSTRUCTION
Staff recommended adopting the following motion: Move to
approve change orders totaling $51,146 and authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into contracts with the
approved subcontractors.
Jon Thiel also requested an additional amount of $2,781 to
the change order making the total $53,927. The additional
money is to complete the iron work necessary for railings.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the
change orders and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into contracts with the approved subcontractors.
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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(c)
CONSIDER ACTION - ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move. to
order a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. on 10-2-90 regarding
the proposed 1991 - 1995 City of Hopkins Improvements Plan.
Approval of this motion will allow the review and adoption
process to continue on the Capital Improvements Plan.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. on
October 2, 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.
VI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
There were no public comments.
VII
REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg reminded the Counci'l the United Way Campaign
begins on Wednesday, September 19, 1990.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Resp~ectfully submitted,
Pat Gisborne, Deputy City Clerk
Nelson W. Berg,~r ~