02-20-07A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on February 20, 2007, 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, Bradford, Harkess, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner. Council Member
Rowan was absent.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATION
1 . GFOA Distinguished Budget Award
City Manager Rick Getschow presented the Distinguished Budget Award to the
Financial Director Christine Harkess. The award recognizes the City's 2006 budget
for conformance with strict program criteria. It reflects the commitment of the
Council and staff to meeting the highest principals of governmental budgeting.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of February 6, 2007 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of February 6, 2007 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of February 13, 2007 Work Session
4. Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
5. Approve Appointment of Doug Data to Park Board (memo)
6. Approve Appointment of Pravin P. Sonkamble to Human Rights
Commission
7. Approve Application for Transit Oriented Development Grant (CR2007-
021)
8. Adopt Resolution Authorizing City to enter into Agreement with Hennepin
County for Use of Geographical Digitized Data (CR2007-019)
9. Second Reading for Ordinance 2007-982, Vacating Street, Utility, and
Right to Enter, Excelsior Crossings (memo)
10.Second Reading for Ordinance 2007-983, Rezoning Lots on Harrison Ave
(memo)
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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.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Approve Plans, Order Bids, 2007 Street Projects (CR2007-020)
At the December meeting, the City Council held a public hearing on street and
utility improvements on 12t", 13t", and 19t" Aves N and Drillane Rd N and S and
Drillane Cir. John Bradford reviewed the plans and specifications. The bid opening
is scheduled for March 27t", assessment hearing -May 1St, with construction to
begin in May and completed in September.
Mr. Bradford reported that in a small section of 19t" Ave, soil tests revealed
contaminated soils. At this point, staff does not anticipate a large economical
impact, but staff does not know the level of contamination and what the expense
will be. Staff is in contact with MPC. Steve Stadler, Director of Public Works
responded that the contamination is diesel related organics that could be there from
previous overlay fill.
Mr. Bradford also reported that in the process of televising the sanitary sewer lines
in the Drillane area, staff discovered that there is one home that is not connected
to City sewer. There may be other homes that are not connected. Lines will be
televised from the homes out to find the connections.
The engineers estimate for the project is $1,916,000. This amount is less than
originally estimated. The project will be funded from the PIR fund, the utility funds,
State aid, and assessments.
Council and staff discussed infiltration issues and the sanitary sewer issues in the
area.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Thompson seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 2007-014, Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications, 2007 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 2006-10 and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids. 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
Mayor Maxwell thanked the Council Members, staff and the HBCA for their
participation in the State of the City presentation.
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There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council
Member Thompson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Eu en .Maxwell, Mayor
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