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10-03-1989 ., ,r A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 3, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley, Kritzler. Also present were City staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, N. Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (a) COMMENDATION - JERRY OPHOVEN AND DAVE HAFERMANN Chief Johnson commended Dave Hafermann and Jerry Ophoven for their outstanding dedication in the investigation of the Jacqualine Weber homicide which has resulted in charges being brought against Mrs. Weber's husband. Mayor Berg presented a letter of commendation signed by Chief Johnson, and thanked the men on behalf of the Council and residents of the City of Hopkins. III. CONSENT AGENDA (1) APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (2) APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 1989 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (3) APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 822 (4) APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE (5) APPROVAL OF DESIGNATION OF FIRE LANES FOR PLANTATION APARTMENTS (6) APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Harry Smith and Ellen Lavin) (7) APPROVAL OF ADDING STUDENT POSITION ON CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION Mayor Berg stated that he had been in touch with the school and two names had been submitted for the Chemical Health Commission. He would like to have their names included on the Consent Agenda. He would like to appoint Erin McDonald and Reneta Britenbach to the student positions on the Chemical Health Commission. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the two names on Item #7. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. October 3, 1989 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Berg opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. William Weber of BWR presented the Council with the Comprehensive plan. Nancy Anderson touched on each of the outlines submitted by BWR. Terrance Schroeder, a resident of the pines and member of APAC, appeared before Council to request that Council should not consider making the pines a commercial zone. He stated that Churches and other organizations are behind the pines group to improve and maintain the park as a residential zone. Woody Woodrich a resident of the neighborhood said the word commercial should be struck from the proposal. He felt that the pines should remain residential. Darlene Nelson a neighbor of the pines stated that she hoped to see the property remain residential. It was originally zoned residential and should not be changed. Councilmember Anderson would like to see it remain residential because it allows affordable housing for the residents. Councilmember Shirley said he agrees with Councilmember Anderson. Councilmember Kritzler stated that he too had made a commitment to the residents to preserve the pines and their homes. Mayor Berg would like to consider all sides and discuss this more at a work session. The Mayor also stated he wanted to address the overall housing goals in detail. He wanted to spend more time on that issue and review the language in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion that the Public Hearing be closed at 8:08 p.m. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to Commission and the City under advisement. moved and Councilmember Anderson accept the report of the Planning Staff and take the recommendations October 3, 1989 Page 3 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF RENTAL REGISTRATION ORDINANCE Staff recommended the following motion: Move the second reading of Ordinance #69-657. An Ordinance amending section 405 of the Hopkins Code, making miscellaneous changes to the Rental Registration sections of the Housing Code. Adoption of this ordinance would change the date Annual Registration is due and make other minor housekeeping changes. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance #69-657 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - AMUSEMENT DEVICE ORDINANCE Staff recommended that Council reconsider Ordinance #89-639 limiting amusement devices as an accessory use in the B-1 and B-2 districts. This is the second reading of this ordinance. After discussion Councilmember Councilmember Kritzler seconded the action on Ordinance #89-639. shirley moved and motion to reconsider A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance #89-639 limiting the number of amusement devices in The B-1 and B-2 districts for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. October 3, 1989 Page 4 VI. 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 324 10th Avenue North. Adoption of this motion would prohibit the existing 5 foot fence in the front and side yards. The Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously denied the Conditional use permit to allow a five foot fence in the front side yard. Tim Lewis appeared before to Council to request permission to keep his fence. He stated that he erected the fence to keep his children and his dogs in his yard. John A. Lutter appeared before Council to explain that he was a neighbor of Mr. Lewis and that the fence did not belong in the neighborhood as it presently stands. He stated that if it was moved back to meet the house he would have no objections. John Hersman, another neighbor, stated that the fence at the present time is an eyesore in the neighborhood. He said it was offensive looking as it presently stands but that he would also have no objections if the fence was set back to the house. After a great deal of discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue this item until the next Council meeting on October 17, 1989 to allow the Council to look at this fence and come up with alternate suggestions. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD BIDS - CITY HALL REMODELING Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve bids in the amount of $705,969 and authorize the Mayor and Ci ty Manager to enter into contracts wi th the approved sub-contractors. Adoption of this motion would authorize contracts to be signed which will allow the City to begin the City Hall, Upper Level Addition and Renovations Project. October 3, 1989 Page 5 After discussion concerning where the additional funds would be coming from Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt the motion to approve the bids for the renovation of the upper level of Hopkins City hall. Mr. Redepenning arrived at 9:00 p.m. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Abstain; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING - INTERIM 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 Adoption of this resolution would allow the City to put a time table on when a particular use will cease. An interim use would be processed similar to a conditional use permit. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #89-85 approving interim use and for first reading of Ordinance #89-656. 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. (d) AUTHORIZE CHECK SIGNERS Staff recommended adoption of the following motions: Move that Resolutions #89-87 and #89-88 designating Authorized signers at Norwest Bank, MN, N.A. - MetroWest Office, and designating authorized signers on the Payroll Account at the First Bank Hopkins be adopted. The departure of the City Manager necessitates a change in the list of designated signers for certain bank accounts. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #89-87 and Resolution #89-88 approving the signers on a checking account at the Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.- MetroWest Office and the payroll account at First Bank Hopkins and allow checks under $5,000 to have one signee. October 3, 1989 Page 6 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. (e) SET CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TIMES Staff recommended that a special meeting be held on October 24, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to select city manager search firms. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the special meeting on October 24, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. and that the meeting time for the regular Council meeting be changed from 7:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on November 7, 1989. 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 - CHANGE REFERENDUM BOND ISSUE AMOUNT Staff recommended that Council change the Park referendum amount from $2.5 million to $2.75 million. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to Referendum Bond Issue amount to $475 million. moved and change the 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 Kritzler reported on the Chemical Health Commission meeting and the outstanding job Jan Smaby did in *explaining her position with the State. She also gave recognition to the Chemical Health Commission. Jim Genellie reported that the next Council meeting would be held in the Raspberry Room on the lower level. He said it would be set up for the Council meetings. He also informed the Council that the temporary new telephone number for City Hall is 933-5012. . , . October 3, 1989 Page 7 XI. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, p&s~~ty city Clerk "-- U HOPKINS, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1989, 9:30 A. M. A special council meeting was held on Friday, September 22, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Nelson W. Berg, Councilmembers; Chuck Kritzler and Jim shirley. Councilmembers Robert Anderson and Chuck Redepenning were absent. Also present were City staff members: Craig R. Rapp and Jim Kerrigan. I. Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. II. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve a contract with Park Construction Company in the amount of $285,620. The motion carried by a 3 - 0 vote. III. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve a purchase agreement with the Hopkins School District to purchase property at Harley Hopkins Family Center and redevelop certain portions of the property, subject to final legal language approved by attorneys. The motion carried by a 3 - 0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m. COUNCILMEMBERS: