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10-16-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 16, 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, Fritsinger, Strachota, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I · CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (a) RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - DAVID OLSON Mayor Berg read a resolution expressing the City' s appreciation to David Olson for his contributions to TwinWest and Hopkins. The Council offered him best wishes in his new position. Councilmember Red·penning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution. 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 ® · APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 2, 1990 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 847 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF KATIE LEE TO THE CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION Councilmember Shirley inquired about a check to Canterbury Downs. Mr. Mielke explained that it was a check for an outing sponsored by the Jaycee's for the Seniors. He also stated that it would be reimbursed by the Jaycee's. 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. October 16, 1990 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING (a) 1991-1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Staff recommended the city Council approve the 1991-1995 Capital Improvement Plan. After discussion Mayor Berg opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. John Strojan appeared before Council to inquire about the reconstruction plans on other streets in the City of Hopkins. He was informed that in the next few years that six streets are scheduled for reconstruction in some form. 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. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the 1991-1995 Capital Improvement Plans with exclusion of Excelsior Boulevard being completed in the year 1992 and the possibility that Mainstreet will be adjusted at a later date. 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) SPECIAL PERMIT PARKING Staff recommended the adoption of the following motion: Move to table this matter to allow staff to review the matter further. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to table this item. 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. October 16, 1990 Page 3 (b) MAINSTREET RECONSTRUCTION Staff conditionally recommended the City Council accept Option No. 5 Revised. This option contains the following revisions: o Segment 1 - no ramp o Segment 2 (Washington - 5th) - no construction Segment 4 full reconstruction from 12th Avenue to 20th Avenue o Segment 3 intermediate replacement of infrastructure between 5th and 12th Avenue. This would include the full replacement of sidewalks, curb and gutter, gas/telephone liens, reline sanitary sewer mains (as needed), limited sanitary sewer replacement, retro-fit street lighting, and replace/retro-fit traffic signals. o Segment 5 - would involve temporary improvements (including signal light) at intersection of Shady Oak Road and Mainstreet. Tom Harmening went over the summary of option 5 Revised with the Council and public. Harmening futher stated that the recommendation was subject to several conditions which the staff indicated would be investigated prior to the November 6th meeting. He also informed the Council that Mr. Koppy of Westwood Professional Services was present to answer any questions. Mayor Berg requested that the Council take each segment individually and vote on it. Segment No 1: Ramp - No construction Herb Hesch of 246 5th Avenue North, questioned the decision to drop the ramp but concurred with the decision. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to eliminate Segment No. 1. 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. Segment No. 2. Washington - 5th Avenue - No construction Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to eliminate Segment No. 2. October 6, 1990 Page 4 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. Segment No. 5: Temporary improvements to put a traffic signal at Shady Oak and Mainstreet. After discussing the safety issues and need for a street light Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Segment No. 5 and install a temporary street light at Shady Oak and Mainstreet. 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. Segment No. 4 - Full reconstruction from llth Avenue to 20th Avenue. Tom Harmening explained that due to sanitary sewer capacity problems between and llth Avenue and 12th Avenue, this one block area should be added to Segment No. 4 and be totally reconstructed. Archie Carter of 225 West Park Road, appeared before Council and urged the Council to salvage what can be reused in the reconstruction project. Diana Poltrise of Central Square appeared before Council to ask how the reconstruction would affect her business. Jon Thiel assured her that everything possible would be done to keep an entrance open to her business. Don Roesner of 618 West Park Drive questioned the need for major reconstruction if this is only to allow more multiple housing in the City of Hopkins. He stated that 64% of the housing in the City is multiple housing. He was informed that the reconstruction was necessary with or without additional housing being added to the proposed project. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Segment No.4 with the reconstruction from llth Avenue to 20th Avenue as economically as possible and including the water main. October 16, 1990 Page 5 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. Segment No. 3 - 5th Avenue to llth Avenue Move to accept Segment No. infrastructure as needed. 3 with replacement of Don Roesner of 618 West Park Drive appeared before Council to question the need to straighten the streets. He did not feel that this would improve the business situation on Mainstreet. He wanted to know if the City had any commitments from new business if the street were straightened to allow for more parking. Fran Hesch of 246 5th Avenue North also appeared before Council suggesting that the businesses that are already on Mainstreet should improve the appearance of their businesses before asking for the street to be straightened. After further discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to accept Segment No. 3 with replacement of infrastructure as needed. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Nay; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye The motion carried. VI. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD CORRIDOR Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to accept the study for the Excelsior Boulevard Corridor and establish a task force (as recommended by staff) to review the study. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the study and establish a task force. 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. October 16, 1990 Page 6 (b) CONSIDER ACTION - HOP-A-RIDE CONTRACT Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to award low bid of $1.74 per ride to T & F Transportation (Town Taxi) and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with T & F to provide the services for Hop-A-Ride. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the low bid of T & F Transportation to provide services for Hop-A-Ride. 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 - ADJUST THE STARTING TIME FOR FIRST COUNCIL MEETING IN NOVEMBER Staff recommended that the City Council adjust the starting time from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the first Council meeting in November to allow for the HRA meeting. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adjust the time to start the Council meeting at 8:30 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. (d) CONSIDER ACTION - PAVILION/ARENA OPERATING POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS Staff recommended adoption the following motion: Approve the legislative policy, ice rental agreements and attachments and the concessions agreement for the operation of the Hopkins Pavilion (Ice Arena). Jon Thiel and Jay Strachota explained the policy and the rental agreements to the Council. After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the Pavilion/Arena Operating Policies and Agreements. October 16, 1990 Page 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. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - PETITION - CAMPBELL STREET RECONSTRUCTION Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Resolution No. 90-116 ordering preparation of a Feasibility Report, and Resolution No. 90-117 calling for a public hearing be adopted. This action is the first step in the process of providing street and storm sewer reconstruction on Herman Terrace, Herman Court and Althea Lane in the Campbell neighborhood. Jon Thiel explained that they would also like to add a_ portion of Campbell Drive to the project due to the condition of the roadway. He explained that in 1988 the City was petitioned to study this part of Campbell Drive. The Council discussed the Campbell Drive section and instructed staff to contact and discuss the project prior to adding it to the project. Roger Jewitt of 341 Herman Terrace appeared before Council to encourage them to move ahead with this project. John Strojan of 309 Althea Lane who is opposed to this project questioned the need to rush ahead on this project. After further discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 90-116 ordering a Feasibility Report. 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 and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 90-117 and set a Public Hearing for November 6, 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. October 16, 1990 Page 8 VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS There were no public comments. VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Shirley commended the Hopkins Fire Department on the outstanding Open House they conducted on October 13th. Councilmember Kritzler informed Council that a unanimous vote by the Cable Commission affirmed that the cable news and information continue as they have been doing. IX. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, dfsborne, Deputy city Clerk