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11-21-1989 . A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on November 21, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley, Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were City staff Genellie, Mielke, Schedler, Thiel, and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PROCLAMATION Mayor Berg proclaimed the week of December 3 - December 9 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week". Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt 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 1. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 825 3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 4. APPOINT FINANCE AGENTS - SHEARS ON , LEAMAN, HUTTON 5. APPROVE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT RESOLUTION 6. APPROVE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FIRE LANES - CITY GABLES Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning 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 BUDGET HEARING (Continued from last meeting) Mayor Berg opened the Public Budget Hearing at 7: 35 p.m. Jim Genellie gave a synopsis of the budget. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to close the Budget Hearing at 7:44 p.m. -. November 21, 1989 Page 2 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 - SECOND READING WEED ORDINANCE Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council approve Ordinance No. 89-661 for second reading and order that it be published. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89-661 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. Th motion carried unanimously. VI. NEW BUSINESS (a) PRESENTATION: PARAGON CABLE - Adrian Herbst MR. Adian Herbst appeared before Council to give a report on the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission. He asked th Council to consider a one hour news program once a week to inform the public about what is being done in the five City area. The cost to the five cities would be $145 per week. Councilmember Shirley said that he would like to see the Cable Studio stay in the city of Hopkins. Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the report and approve the budget. 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. November 21, 1989 Page 3 CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVAL OF FINAL LEVY Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Mov that Resolution No. 89-120 "approving 1989 Tax Levy Collectible in 1990 and Adopting the 1990 Budget", be adopted. Mr. Genellie discussed the tax levy with the Council, citing the increased refuse fees. The cost of disposal fees hav risen from $75 to $95 per ton. This means that the refus costs to the citizens will be rising from $15.50 per month to $18.00 per month. Councilmember Redepenning said that he and the Council appreciated the staff holding the line on spending and complimented them on the fine job they have done. Th Council agreed with Councilmember Redepenning and thanked the staff. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to Resolution No. 89-120 and adopt the 1990 budget. and adopt 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 - FRONT END LOADER BID AWARD Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Award the bid for an Articulated Front End Loader with Plow and Wing to Ziegler, Inc. for a Caterpillar 939E. Staff's recommendation for the Caterpillar is based on compliance with all specifications, delivery date and long term costs. Jon Thiel, Norb Kerber, Barry Vassar, Lyle Schunk and Vern Pankratz from the Hopkins Public Works attended the Council meeting to inform the Council of the value of the Caterpillar 936E. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to award the bid to Ziegler, Inc. for a Caterpillar 939E. 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. t ... Novemb r 21, 1989 Page 4 (d) CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Staff recommended that the Hopkins City Council approve th annual liquor license renewals for 1990. Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the renewal list of liquor licenses for 1990. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS . Councilmember Redepenning said that the Park Board is concerned about formulating ways to negotiate wi th the School District to purchase Maetzold Field. Mr. Genelli said that the staff is making plans to renew the negotiations. Councilmember Redepenning also stated that he had attend d the Down Town Council meeting and that Harry Smith's group if working very hard on the redesigning of Mainstreet. He said that the group should have something to present to the Council in two to four weeks. All of the Councilmembers are concerned over the impact of the street being closed for several months on the businesses on Mainstreet. Mayor Berg said that he and Councilmember Redepenning had attended a banquet at the VFW and commended them on their fine work. He also attended a part of the Elks Convention and gave the welcoming speech. The Hopkins Elks were the hosts for th convention. Councilmember Redepenning reminded the Council that th annual tree lighting ceremony would be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 1989. A~ .... .. I ... November 21, 1989 Page 5 IX. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, ~~~.~ Pat Gis orne, Deputy City Clerk .