01-03-06A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 3, 2006, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Thompson, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler,
Kerrigan, Harkess, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. CITIZEN COMMENDATION
1. Mike Kjos
Darrin Hill, City of Hopkins Police Officer, stated that on Dec. 21, 2005, the Wells
Fargo Bank was robbed. A citizen, Michael Kjos, came forward with information
that directly led to the arrest of the woman that robbed the bank. On behalf of the
City, Officer Hill presented a Citizen's Commendation to Mr. Kjos. Mr. Kjos
observed a vehicle leaving the bank in a suspicious manner, contacted the police,
and gave them an accurate description of the vehicle, which allowed the police to
apprehend the suspect within minutes of the robbery. The suspect is believed to
have committed several robberies in the Metro area.
IV. PROCLAMATION
1 . Hopkins Fire Department Retirees
The Mayor presented plaques to three Fire Department retirees, Don Beckering,
Dave Klocek, and George Magdal and proclaimed January 5, 2006 as Don
Beckering, Dave Klocek, and George Magdal Day in the City of Hopkins.
2. Hopkins Junior Chamber of Commerce
The Junior Chamber of Commerce Board, Brenda Sadowski, President; Pete
Colarich, State Delegate; Milly Tighe, Treasurer; and Cathy Knemper, Membership
Vice President, came forward to represent the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Maxwell presented a plaque and proclaimed the week of January 15tH
through 21St as Junior Chamber of Commerce Week in Hopkins.
V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1 . Zoning and Planning Commission
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Mary Hatcher reported for the Zoning and Planning Commission. The Commission
held a public hearing on a CUP for Sprint. Sprint is proposing a 75-foot monopole
at 1 1 1 Excelsior Boulevard. The Commission recommended approval. The
Commission also discussed the concept of allowing 25 % retail in a district zoned
industrial. The maximum currently allowed is 10%. The Commission agreed that
the building that was requesting an amendment to the zoning ordinance to make
that change, is very close to the downtown area and that they would recommend
the change. The third item discussed by the Commission was the re-zoning of 415
17t" Ave N from B-3 to B-4. The Commission agreed that the change would be
good for that property.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of December 20, 2005 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of December 20, 2005 City Council Work Session
3. Ratify Prior Month's Disbursements
4. Approve Miscellaneous License Applications
5. Appoint Official Newspaper (CR2006-04)
6. Appoint Mayor Pro Tempore (CR2006-05)
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member
Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Vil. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Extension of CUP, Parker Project (CR2006-03)
On January 18, 2005, the City Council approved a project of office condominiums
on property that is south of the Hopkins Care Facility. The site is difficult to
develop because of wetlands surrounding the building site. A conditional use
permit is required for an office use in the B-1 Zoning District. A conditional use
permit expires after one year. Jim Parker, the applicant, came forward and
reviewed the issues that have caused delays through the past year.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to extend the conditional use permit for an office in the B-1 zoning district
for an additional year. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously,
2. Approve CUP for Communications Tower (CR2006-02)
The applicant, Sprint, proposed the construction of a 75-foot communications
tower on the southeast side of the property at 1 1 1 1 1 Excelsior Boulevard. The
applicant did contact the City for permission to place equipment on the water
tower and Dow Towers. Those locations did not work for their purpose. The
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zoning ordinance allows communication towers in an industrial district. The Zoning
and Planning Commission recommended approval.
Council Members discussed the ordinance that allows communication towers in
industrial districts. Council Member Thompson asked if the Council could hold a
discussion with the Zoning and Planning Commission on the possibility of placing a
limit on the number of towers that could be constructed in the City. Staff
responded that a joint meeting is planned in February or March.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 2006-01, approving a conditional use permit to
construct a communications tower. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member
Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Quit Claim Deed to Park Nicollet Clinic (CR2006-01)
In December 1976, the Hopkins HRA deeded properties between 8t" and 9t" Aves,
north of 1St St S to Hopkins Medical Building Associates for construction of a
medical clinic. After that time, the City facilitated a commercial development
revenue note transaction in connection with which the City entered into a lease
agreement with this entity to allow for the sale of an industrial revenue note to
finance construction of the project. The facility was constructed and is now
owned by Park Nicollet Clinic. The entity was to notify the City when the loan was
paid off. At that time the City would sign over the deed to the property for $1.00.
The City was never notified. Staff recently determined that the City still held an
interest in the property. This action will correct the situation.
Council Member moved and Council Member seconded a motion to authorize
execution of a quit claim deed to Park Nicollet and to City interests in various
properties owned by Methodist Hospital in the City of Hopkins, subject to the
conditions that Methodist Hospital pay all legal costs incurred by the City relating
to this action. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye;
Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Accept Feasibility Report, Order Public Hearing, 2006 Street
Improvements (CR 2006-07)
On September 20, 2005, the City Council authorized Bolten and Menk, Inc. to
prepare a feasibility study concerning street improvements on 1St St S from 17t"
Ave S to 19t" Ave S, 18t" and 19t" Aves S, south of Mainstreet and 10t" Ave S
north of Excelsior Boulevard.
Marcus Thomas, Bolten and Menk, Inc. presented the scope of the project including
utility improvements and repairs, and the projected cost of the project. The
estimated total cost of the project is $837,000 with a total of $351,000 to be
assessed. Mr. Thomas also reviewed the schedule.
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Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 2006-002, Resolution Ordering Public Improvement
Hearing, 2004 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 03-20. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Approve 2006 Meeting Calendar (CR2006-06)
The meeting calendar for the upcoming year is adopted at the first meeting of each
year. Rick Getschow reviewed the meeting conflicts and proposed changes for
2006 meeting dates.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to approve the 2006 City Council Meeting Calendar. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye;
Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Thompson moved and Council
Member Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:1 1 p.m.
Respectfully Sul~.~°ri~tted,
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ATTEST:
G
Euge a J. axwell, Mayor
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