10-07-2008A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 7, 2008, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Brausen, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum,
Anderson, Bradford, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Patrick Jocobwith, 105 Wayside Rd, came forward to express concerns about recent
burglaries in the Hobby Acres area. The Mayor and Council Members gave some ideas
for crime prevention and said that the Police Crime Prevention Officer would be happy to
meet with the neighborhood and instruct them on crime prevention.
III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Park Board, Doug Datta
Doug Datta reported that the meeting was held on September 15t". The Board was given
an update on Shady Oak Beach Operations. The Board discussed the Tennis court
project, the Interlachen Park improvement plan, and the Park Board Strategic Plan and
goals.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of September 2, 2008 City Council Work Session
3. Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
4. Authorize City Council Out-Of-State Travel (CR2008-086)
5. Ratify Checks Issued in September 2008 (Memo)
6. Appoint Audrey Chan to the Human Rights Commission (Memo)
7. Appoint Election Judges for 3008 State General Election to be Held on
November 4, 2008 (CR2008-089)
8. Adopt Resolution 2008-053, Requesting an Extension for the 2010-2030
Comprehensive Plan (CR2008-091)
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
Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Adopt Assessment Roll, 2008 Miscellaneous Special Assessments (CR2008-
093)
The proposed special assessments are for delinquent utility bills, citations, invoices and
for the improvement of street reconstruction on 19t" Ave S. Notices of hearing have been
published and notices and assessment statements have been mailed to all affected
property owners.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 7:52
p.m.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2008-054, Resolution for Adoption of Assessment Roll, 2008 Miscellaneous
Special Assessments. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye;
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Approve Engineering Services Agreement, 2009 Street Improvements (CR2008-
093)
The 2009 - 2013 CIP identifies street and utility improvements for 2009 in the Parkridge
Neighborhood. Mr. Bradford reviewed the scope of the project. The first step in
proceeding with the 2009 project is ordering a feasibility report. Staff recommended
Bolton and Menk, Inc. to prepare the report at a cost of 545,221. This does not include
design and construction observation services.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2008-055, Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for
2009 Street and Utility Improvements and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement with Bolton &Menk, Inc. to prepare the report. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; 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 Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund Grant -Fifth Ave
Flats (CR2008-087)
The City of Hopkins applied for and received a grant award of $618,842 for
environmental clean up of the site that Doran and Pratt Development would redevelop
into amixed-use project of apartments and retail.
Staff recommended that Doran Pratt Development be required to execute asub-recipient
agreement with the City. The sub-recipient agreement would obligate Doran Pratt
Development to fulfill all the obligations of the grant agreement. The agreement will
require Doran Pratt to reimburse the City for all out of pocket expenses incurred.
The Hennepin County ERF grant will replace the Met Council dollars previously allocated
to this project.
Ms. Elverum complimented Hennepin County for being extremely supportive throughout
the process.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund agreement between the City
of Hopkins and Hennepin County and authorize its execution, subject to the approval and
execution of asub-recipient agreement between the City of Hopkins and Doran Pratt
Development. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund Sub-Recipient
Agreement, Fifth Ave Flats (CR2008-088)
Ms. Elverum stated that this action would put the burden of liability on the developer.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
approve the sub-recipient agreement between the City of Hopkins and Doran Pratt
Development relating to the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund agreement
and authorize its execution. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment -Animal Day Care (CR2008-090)
A request was made of staff to explore the addition of an animal day care use to the
zoning ordinance. After researching the possibility and discussing it with the Zoning and
Planning Commission, staff recommended that Animal Day Care be a conditional use
within the B-3 Zoning District. The Zoning and Planning Commission suggested the
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condition that the outdoor area cannot abut a residential area. The proposed ordinance
will allow animal day care in the B-3 Zoning District.
Council Members discussed the possibility of adding conditions like licensing and requiring
establishments to verify vaccinations.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2008-052, approving Ordinance 2008-1002, allowing animal day care in
the B-3 Zoning district for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Maxwell announced the Fire Department open house to be held on Saturday,
October 1 1, 2008
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member
Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Eug e J axwell, Mayor
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