11-20-90A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
November 20, 1990 in the City 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, Alex
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)
SWEARING IN OF PATRICIA REUTER TO THE ZONING
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Berg submitted the name of Patricia Reuter to the
Council for approval. Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve
Patricia Reuter as a member of 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.
Jim Genellie swore in Patricia Reuter as a member of the
Zoning & Planning Commission. The entire Council wished her
well.
(b)
PROCLAMATION - ROTARY
Mayor Berg read a proclamation declaring November 20, 1990
as Hopkins Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow Day in recognition
of both this club and its distinguished members who proudly
hold the designation of Paul Harris Fellow.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson
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.
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(c)
PROCLAMATION - HOPKINS RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN
Mayor Berg read a proclamation declaring November 26th
through December 8th, 1990 as "Cities Fight Back Against
Drugs Campaign" and that during this time Hopkins Minnesota
will sponsor the "Red Ribbon Project" and that the members
of the Hopkins Chemical Health Commission, Hopkins School
District 270 and Hopkins City Council will go on record
urging community groups, schools, and business and civic
organization to support and participate in special
activities to draw community attention to this issue.
Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve 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 NOVEMBER 6, 1990 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 849
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
ACCEPT PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SOUTHWEST LRT
CORRIDOR AND REQUEST PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR HEAVY RESCUE VEHICLE
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler 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
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Staff recommended that the City Manager give a summary
presentation of the proposed budget and levy, discuss the
issues, open the public hearing for Citizen input and/or
questions and move to continue the Public Hearing to
December 11, 1990.
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Mr. Mielke gave a summary of the budget explaining the need
for the levy.
Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.mo
Several citizens of the City appeared before Council with
their concerns over the higher taxes and wanting
explanations as to the increase. Mr. Mielke and the Council
answered every question that arose. Some of the concerns
were increases in payroll, concern over the increase in the
Community Development Department expenditures, concern over
the utility costs, concern over financial responsibility of
the Council and City and concern over the value of their
homes as compared to six months ago.
After hearing the concerns of the public Mayor Berg closed
the Public Hearing at 9:45 p.m.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to continue the Public Hearing until
December 11, 1990 the next regular Council meeting.
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 - 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING
BINGO
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 90-686 which
will not allow bingo halls as a primary use in the B-3
district.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve for second reading Ordinance
No. 90-686 and order published.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Abstain; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The
motion carried.
(B)
CONSIDER ACTION - 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING
GOVERNMENT SIGNS
Staff recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 90-687 that
defines government signs and permits them in Hopkins.
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Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to approve for second reading Ordinance
No. 90-687 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.
(c)
CONSIDER ACTION - 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING
PERSONNEL POLICY
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the
Hopkins City Council approve Ordinance No. 90-688 for second
reading and order published.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 90-688 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.
(d)
CONSIDER ACTION - AMEND CHARITABLE GAMBLING POLICY
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Hopkins city Council amend Legislative Policy No.
4-D to limit the number of charities that can conduct the
same lawful gambling game at 'a single location at one time.
After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to amend
Legislative Policy No. 4-D.
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)
CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE DECLARING
A MORATORIUM ON RADIO ANTENNAE/TOWERS
Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
approve Resolution No. 90-141 approving Ordinance No. 90-669
for first reading establishing a moratorium on the approval
of radio, TV and communication antenna/towers.
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Approval of this motion will put a six month moratorium on
the erection of TV and Communication antenna/towers.
Tom Keegan, of Minnesota Public Radio appeared before
Council explaining a request to build a 342 tower on the
south part of the NAPCO site. He said MPR would be willing
to work with staff on this request and would certainly honor
a moratorium.
After' discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 90-141 approving ordinance No. 90-669 for
first' reading.
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 - MAINSTREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
approve the design review process and related roles and
responsibilities for the Mainstreet Reconstruction Project~
During the preparation of the Feasibility Report, a
Mainstreet Design Review Committee was established to
provide a forum whereby the City and affected business
owners could communicate on the reconstruction project. The
Design Committee was made up of Block Captains from 5th
Avenue to 12th Avenue. In order to allow full
representation on the Design Review Committee the Business
Council has been requested to appoint block captains for the
western portion of Mainstreet so that the entire
reconstruction corridor is represented.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the
design review process.
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 - MAINSTREET RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN
CONTRACT
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for Mainstreet reconstruction design engineering
with Westwood Professional Services.
Fran Hagen of Westwood was present to answer questions.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into an agreement for Mainstreet reconstruction
with Westwood Professional Services.
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 - CAMPBELL DRIVE STREET
RECONSTRUCTION FEASIBILITY AND PUBLIC HEARING
Staff recommended the following motion: Move that
Resolution No. 90-139, ordering preparation of a feasibility
report., and Resolution No. 90-140 calling for a public
hearing be adopted.
This action is the first step in the process of providing
street and storm sewer reconstruction on Campbell Drive in
the Campbell neighborhood.
John Strojan challenged the public hearing process of
wording in the Resolution ordering the public hearing.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 90-129 ordering a feasibility report and also
to adopt Resolution No. 90-140 setting a public hearing date
of December 11, 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.
(e)
CONSIDER ACTION - TRAFFIC CONTROLS - INTERLACHEN
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
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Staff recommended the following motion: Move that Council
take no action concerning an engineer's study of the
installation off stop signs at the intersections of Goodrich
and Hawthorne Roads and Interlachen and Boyce Roads.
Connie Connors of 133 Ashley Road appeared before Council to
express her concerns over the safety of not having a stop
sign on Goodrich and Hawthorne Roads. Councilmember
Kritzler and Councilmember Redepenning agreed that this is a
potentially dangerous spot.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to erect a stop
sign on the corner of Goodrich and Hawthorne Road.
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.
(f)
CONSIDER ACTION - CONTRACT FOR VEHICLE TOWING AND
IMPOUNDING
Staff, recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that,the Council award the contract for Vehicle Towing and
Impounding to Dick Hughes, Inc. and directing staff to
investigate contingencies for continuation of service in the
event that Hughes become unable to perform.
Gary Schumacher of Gary's Towing challenged the bidding
process and awarding of the contract to Dick Hughes, Inc.
He felt that he was the low bidder. Mr. Schumacher did not
meet the specifications. The main reason being Mr.
Schumacher's business is not located in the City of Hopkins.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to award the
contract for Vehicle Towing and Impounding to Dick Hughes,
Inc.
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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(g)
CONSIDER ACTION - ADDITIONAL REFUSE COLLECTION
SERVICES AND CHARGES
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to
adopt extra refuse collection service policies for 1991 and
Resolution No. 90-138 establishing extra refuse collection
service charges for 1991.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue this
item until the December 11, 1990 Council Meeting.
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 - RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Hopkins City Council approve the annual renewal of
liquor licenses for 1991.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the annual renewal of liquor
licenses for 1991.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson,
Abstained on Item Number 16, voting Aye on all other
licenses, Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember
Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg,
Aye. The motion carried.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
There were no public comments.
VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg announced that the Council had been invited to a
Christmas dinner for the Senior Citizens being held at the
American Legion Club on December 3, 1990.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gisborne, Deputy City Clerk
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ATTEST
Nelson