10-17-1989
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on
October 17, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City
Hall.
Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kri tzler, and Redepenning. Also present were ci ty staff
Rapp, Genellie, N. Anderson, Thiel, Gessele, 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 read Resolution #89-96 expressing appreciation
for the fine service to the community and great leadership
provided by Craig Rapp during his time as City Manager of
Hopkins.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #89-96.
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 OCTOBER 3, 1989 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 6, 1989 SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 823
4. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
5. APPROVAL OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR NOVEMBER 7 ELECTION
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. OLD BUSINESS
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(a) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING INTERIM USE
ORDINANCE
Staff recommended approval of the following motion:
adopt Resolution No. #89-85 approving Ordinance
regarding interim uses in the City.
Move to
#89-656
Nancy Anderson appeared before Council to answer any
questions that the Council might have. After a brief
discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember
Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #89-85
approving Ordinance #89-656 for second reading and order
published.
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.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FENCE
Staff recommended the following motion: Move to adopt
Resolution #89-82 denying the conditional use permit to
allow a 5 foot fence in the front and side yards at 124 10th
Avenue North.
Tim Lewis appeared before Council to offer a compromise. He
agreed to move the fence to the first part of the house but
would not agree to move it back to the addition. Several
neighbors appeared stating that they would not compromise
unless it was moved back to the addition. After a great deal
of discussion and deliberation Councilmember Anderson moved
and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution #89-82 denying the CUP to allow a five foot fence
in the front and side yards and gave Mr. Lewis 30 days to
lower the fence by one foot. Four foot fences are allowed.
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. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - ADOPT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move to
adopt Resolution # 89-90 approving the Comprehensive Plan
contingent upon Metropolitan Council review.
Approval of this resolution would allow the Comprehensive
Plan to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for their
review.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #89-90 approving the
Comprehensive Plan contingent upon Metropolitan Councit
review.
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.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - ADOPT STORM WATER UTILITY POLICY
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Approve
Policy #7-H establishing guidelines and procedures for the
review of credits and/or adjustments of municipal storm
water drainage fees.
There may be situations where the actual storm water
contributions from a given parcel are substantially
different from those anticipated by the storm drainage fee
structure. Guidelines and procedures are necessary in such
instances for the City to make adjustments or credits. The
recommended policy would establish such guidelines and
procedures. Jim Gessele explained the need for the City to
have a policy in dealing with possible claims or
adjustments.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve
Policy #7 - H establishing guidelines and procedures for the
review of credits and/or adjustments of municipal storm
water drainage fees.
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.
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(c) CONSIDER ACTION - RECYCLER CONTAINER BIDS
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Award the contract to provide the City of Hopkins
with 3,200 Recycling containers to Rehrig Pacific Company
for $17,056.
This action would allow the staff to purchase and supply
recycling containers for residents who are currently served
by the Curbside/Alleyway Recycling program.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve the bid of Rehrig Pacific
Company for $17,056 for 3,200 recycling containers.
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.
(d) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE COUNCIL ROOM AUDIO VISUAL
PROPOSAL
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion:
award an audio/visual improvement contract to
Communications Group in the amount of $149,254.
Approval of this motion would allow for the purchase and
installation of audio/visual equipment to be used in the
Council Chambers and lobby areas of Hopkins City Hall.
Jim Genellie informed Council that this bid came in under
the budgeted amount.
Move to
Vaughn
After a brief discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to award the
contract to Vaughn Communications Group in the amount of
$149,254.
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 unaimously.
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(e) CONSIDER ACTION - 1ST READING ORDINANCE REGARDING
SALE OF BEER
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move for first reading of Ordinance No. 89-659
amending section 1200 of the Hopkins City Code allowing sale
of strong beer to restaurants which have a wine and 3.2 beer
license. This action would allow establishments whose gross
receipts are at least 60% attributable to food, and which
are licensed to sell wine and on-sale 3.2 beer, to also sell
strong beer without needing an additional license.
Minnesota Statute 340A. 404, Subd. 5b allows the governing
body of a municipality to authorize, by ordinance, the
holder of an on-sale wine license and an on-sale non-
intoxicating malt liquor (3.2 beer) , to also sell
intoxicating malt liquor (strong beer) without any
additional license. Ed Hanlon, the owner of the Boston
Subway, has requested that the City pass such an ordinance.
Councilmember Kritzler wanted the Chemical Health Commission
to review the ordinance change before the second reading.
Mr. Rapp requested that the Council give the employees some
sort of guide lines on what should go before the Chemical
Health Commission.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve for
first reading Ordinance # 89-659.
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.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - APPOINT ACTING CITY MANAGER
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the Hopkins City Council appoint James A. Genellie as
Acting City Manager beginning October 19, 1989 and ending
when a new City Manager takes office.
This action will officially appoint the Assistant
Manager as Acting City Manager This action will
authorize a temporary increase in salary for the Acting
Manager.
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Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to appoint Jim Genellie as Acting City
Manager beginning October 19, 1989 with the pay adjustment
beginning the same day.
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.
VII.
REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Mayor Berg reported that the Fire Department Open House was
a big success. He also reported that insurance rates have
been lowered in the City of Hopkins due to the outstanding
performance of the Fire Department.
Mayor Berg also announced there would be a special meeting
on October 24, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to select a Search Firm for
the selection of a new City Manager. Three Firms have
submitted bids and will be heard on that date. Each firm
has been asked to make a 30 minute presentation.
The APAC Steering Committee has also sent a thank you to the
City.
Councilmember Kritzler said that he had attended a Cable
Commission meeting. He said that most of the discussion was
about goals and objectives, also that the Cable Company has
agreed to fund a newscast from the cities involved. This
could be very exciting as this would give the individual
cities an opportunity to promote their City.
Councilmember Shirley announced that the scheduled LRT
meeting has been postponed until November.
Councilmember shirley attended a meeting concerning the
homelessness of students. He would keep the Council informed
and updated on this issue.
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VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adj ourn. The meeting adj ourned by
unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Gis orne, Deputy City Clerk