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08-15-1989 '" " ,. , A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 15, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins city Hall. Present were Mayor Berg, Councilmembers Anderson, shirley, and Kritzler. Councilmember Redepenning was absent. Also present were City Staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, G. Anderson, Gessele, Thiel, Bodmer and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Berg called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. II. PROCLAMATION Mayor Berg read Anderson for his Hopkins. Resolution 27+ years #89-71 recognizing Gordon of service to the City of III. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 1, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 25, 1989 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 3. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 8, 1989 COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES 4. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST #819 5. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 6 . APPROVE GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - HOPKINS JAYCEE'S Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley 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; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. IV. PUBLIC HEARING (a) SECOND READING OF STORM SEWER UTILITY ORDINANCE Staff recommended the following action: That the City Council hold the hearing on the proposed Ordinance and postpone the second reading until the September 5, meeting. The effective date of the Ordinance would then be October 1, 1989. The adoption of this ordinance would establish a new utility in Hopkins for the management of storm water runoff. " August 15, 1989 Page 2 Bob Shaw of 309 Monroe Avenue North appeared before Council suggesting alternate ways of financing the proj ect. He stated that projects be paid for through the property taxes of benefiting properties. He also said that Churchs should not be subj ected to the fee or should have a lower fee. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to continue the second reading of Ordinance 89-640 and the public hearing until September 5, 1989. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritz ler , Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VI. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF - NUISANCE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Staff recommended the Council approve the following motion: Move the first reading of ordinance No. 89-655, adding section 615 Nuisance Abatement to the Hopkins City Code. This action would provide a much more effective procedure for abating nuisances. Kathy Bodmer explained that the proposed ordinance would help in cases where a resident refuses to abate a nuisance. This ordinance gives the City the authority to hire someone to abate the nuisance and have the cost assessed against the property. Compliance with this type of procedure is usually accomplished in one to three weeks. If the City Attorney is forced to take the individual to court it can take six months to a year to resolve. After a great deal of discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve for first reading Ordinance #89-655. 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 - STREET LIGHT REQUEST - HOBBY ACRES Staff recommended the following motion: Move to recommend that the City Council authorize the installation of street lights on Sweet Briar and Hazel Lane near Highway #7. " August 15, 1989 Page 3 The effect of this action would be to order installation of two street lights, one near 510 Sweet Briar Lane, one near 501 Hazel Lane. This action is recommended because of safety factors and because it is consistent with the existing street lighting in the neighborhood. Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to authorize the installation of street lights on Sweet Briar and Hazel Lane near Highway #7. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tzler, Aye; Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - 3.2 OFF-SALE LICENSE - SUPER AMERICA staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council approve the application of Super America for an off-sale 3.2 beer license. Super American purchased the 7/11 sold 3.2 beer and Super American selling this product. The Police this application and found no application. Store in Hopkins. 7/11 would like to continue Department has reviewed reason to deny the Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirl y seconded the motion to approve the application for a 3.2 beer license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDER ACTION - ORDINANCE 1220.13 SUBD. 2 CHANGE Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council approve for first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 1220.133 Subd. 2. Adoption of this motion would allow the liquor establishments to serve liquor between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Sundays. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve for first reading Ordinance 89:644. August 15, 1989 Page 4 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. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZE RECYCLING CONTAINER BIDS Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Direct staff to initiate bid process for recycling containers. This action would allow the staff to assemble specifications, advertise and receive bids to purchase recycling containers for the City's curbside/alley recycling collection program. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to direct staff to initiate the bid process for recycling containers. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye The motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDER ACTION - REJECT RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE BIDS Staff recommended that the Council approve the following motion: Reject bids received on July 7, 1989 for Curbside/Alleyway recycling collection services. This action would reject bids received on July 7 and to begin a new request for proposal process for the recycling collection program. Jon Thiel explained that the City received only one bid and by rejecting it the City can save over a dollar a household by continuing the pickup with city crews until a new specification is written and put out for bids. councilmember shirley suggested that the ci ty continue to collect the recylables. A discussion took place over the need to hire another person if this were to take place. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to reject the bid received on July, 7, 1989. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. ,., August 15, 1989 Page 5 (g) CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION ENDORSING PAUL JOYCE Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 89-70 endorsing Paul Joyce for appointment to the Metropolitan Council. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt resolution 89-70 endorsing Paul Joyces appointment to the Metropolitan Council. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritz ler , Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDER ACTION - SETTING DATE FOR BOND REFERENDUM Staff recommended the Council adopt the following motion: Move to approve that November 7, 1989 be established as the date for a bond referendum election for a $2.5 million bond issue to support park and recreation improvements. The effect of this motion would be to direct staff to begin the necessary preparations for a referendum election on November 7, 1989. After discussion Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve that November 7, 1989 be established as the date for a bond referendum election. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tz ler , Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDER ACTION - CITY HALL SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve plans and specifications, and authorize project and authorize solicitation of bids for the City Hall site improvement project. Approval of this motion would result in a two phase improvement project for the city Hall landscaping. David Kirscht presented the landscaping plans to Council. After discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to approve plans and specifications and authorize the solicitation of bids. ... August 15, 1989 Page 6 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (j) CONSIDER ACTION - CITY HALL MEMORIAL Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve the concept of moving the Veterans Memorial from City Hall to Downtown Park and to refer the issue to the Park Board for consideration and recommendations on the placement of the memorial. Adoption of this motion will result in a discussion between the Park Board, city Council and fraternal organizations on the proper location for the City Hall memorial in Downtown Park. Final placement and budget considerations will be brought back to the City Council for final approval. This request was made by the VFW and American Legion. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the concept of moving the Veterans Memorial from City Hall to Downtown Park and refer this item to the Park Board for review and comment. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kri tZler, Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (k) CONSIDER ACTION- MAINSTREET RECONSTRUCTION Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to give concept approval to the reconstruction of the Mainstreet Mall from 5th Avenue to 12th Avenue based upon Design Concept "A" of the Westwood Mainstreet Study. Further, that the ci ty Council supports the use of tax increment financing to assist in the payment of this project. Adoption of this motion would give guidance to the Business Council in its efforts to circulate a petition calling for the Mainstreet reconstruction project. Mr. smith and Mr. Olson from the Business Council appeared before Council to offer their support of straightening the street. They felt that it would increase business to the downtown area. Councilmember Anderson was concerned about the expense of this project. He felt that the business people should clean up the back of their properties. He also said that there was sufficient parking in the downtown area. / August 15, 1989 Page 7 After a great deal of discussion Councilmember shirley moved and Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to give concept approval to the reconstruction of the Mainstreet Mall from 5th Avenue to 12th Avenue based upon Design Concept A of the Westwood Mainstreet Study. Further, that the City Council supports the concept of the the project by a formula of 20% Assessments, 40% General Taxation, and 40% Tax Increment Financing. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Nay; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Kritz ler , Aye; Mayor Berg, Aye. The motion carried. (I) DISCUSSION - RESPONSE TO MINNETONKA REGARDING SHADY OAK Councilmember Anderson would like to see no motorized boats of any kind on the lake. Other Councilmembers felt that their should be no boating allowed in the area of the swimming beach. Safety was the big factor with all of the Councilmembers. Council directed Mr. Rapp to respond to Minnetonka stressing their concerns over the safety of the swimmers. VIII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember shirley informed Council that he would be attending a LRT meeting on September 6, 1989. Mr. Rapp informed the Council that zoning and Planning committee would like to meet with the Council. It was decided that a joint meeting would be held on September 12, 1989 at 5:30 p.m. with the regular Council workshop following the meeting with Zoning & Planning. . . . August 15, 1989 Page 8 XI. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Anderson moved seconded the motion to adjourn. by unanimous consent. and Councilmember Shirley The meeting was adjourned Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ Pat Gi orne, Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers: AT~ Nelson Berg,