08-19-2008A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 19, 2008, in the Council
Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Rowan, and Halverson. Also,
present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum, Bradford, and City
Attorney Jerry Steiner.
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. OATH OF OFFICE
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Brian Furan. Mr. Furan was appointed to the
Park Board at the August 4, 2008 meeting.
IV. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1 . Park Board
Doug Datta reported on the August meeting of the Park Board. The Steiner Preserve was
dedicated on August 1 1 t". The Board discussed the application of pesticides and herbicides
on parklands and the effect that it might have on neighboring properties. They are looking at
changes to the ordinance that would require permission from the City prior to the
applications. They also discussed the Nine Mife Creek Plans along with the Three Rivers Park
trail plans, the general fund budget, the Capital Improvements Plan, and the tennis court
project.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of August 4, 2008 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of August 4, 2008 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of August 12, 2008 City Council Work Session
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen,
aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1 . Community Involvement Programs -Host Approval for Bond Refinancing, Housing
Cary Facility Revenue Note (CR2008-077)
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Community Involvement Programs, CIP, intends to refinance several of their properties. The
properties are located in nine different cities, including Hopkins. The source of the refinance
would be through a $2.1 million tax-exempt note issued by the City of Hinckley. The reason
for the refinance is to reduce annual interest expense.
The City of Hopkins must hold a public hearing on the proposed financing to allow the City of
Hinckley authority to issue a note that affects property in Hopkins.
Steve Fenlon, MHC, came forward to answer questions.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. No one came forward.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to close the
public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 7:48 p.m.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2008-048, giving host approval to the issuance of a housing and care facility
revenue note. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Approve Nine Mile Creek Restoration Project (CR2008-078)
At the May 2, 2006 Council meeting, the City Council petitioned the Nine Mile Creek
Watershed district to improve the Creek with a bank stabilization project. The feasibility
report has been completed for the project.
The estimated cost of the project is $4.05 million and includes improvements along the creek
from Excelsior Blvd to the Hwy 169 crossing. Hopkins' contribution should be less than
$ 200, 000.
The project requires approval of the Watershed District and permits from the US Army Corps
of Engineers. The Watershed District is scheduled to approve the project on September 10,
2008. The US Army Corps of Engineers will take longer. The estimated construction start
time is February, 2009.
City Engineer John Bradford reviewed the plans with the Council.
Jonathon Vlaming, Three Rivers Park District, came forward to review the plans for the
proposed bike trail along the creek.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
recommend approval of the Nine Mile Creek Restoration Project to the Nine Mile Creek
Watershed District. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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2. Approve Premises Permit for Youth Hockey at Mainstreet Bar and Grill (CR2008-
075)
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association has applied for a premises permit for Mainstreet Bar and
Grill, 814 Mainstreet to conduct pulltabs, tipboards, and paddlewheel. In November 2007,
the City Council approved a premises permit for the Hopkins Area Jaycees at Mainstreet Bar
and Grill. City Policy does not allow two organizations to hold a premises permit for the same
game at the same location. The Hopkins Area Jaycees have decided that it would be to their
benefit to work with two locations, as opposed to three and have signed a termination of
lease agreement with Mainstreet.
The City Council discussed the City Policy and voiced their support for all three organizations.
Council Member Rowan expressed his reluctance to approve of a youth organization being in
the gambling business at a liquor establishment. He expressed his concern for the example
being set.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2008, resolution approving a premises permit for the Hopkins Youth Hockey
Association at Mainstreet Bar and Grill, 814 Mainstreet. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, nay; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
consent at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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