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06-20-1989 . . '.. ~.. .. A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 20, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins city Hall. Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley, and Redepenning. Also present were ci ty Staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, G. Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HENRY WADE Councilmember Shirley read Resolution #89-47 congratulating Henry Wade on the occasion of his 95th birthday. Mr. Wade was born in the City of Hopkins and has lived in the City his entire life. He is Hopkins oldest native resident. 2. RESOLUTION THANKING HOPKINS ROTARY Councilmember Redepenning read Resolution #89-48 thanking the Hopkins Rotary for the numerous community service projects that have improved the quality of life in Hopkins. The Club recently completed the construction and installation of a tot lot at Shady Oak Beach. III. PRESENTATION (a) HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT George Bowlin from Hennepin County Community Health Department gave a presentation and showed slides of the available services for the public. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 13, 1989 COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES 3. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 815 4. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 5. APPROVAL OF 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR JAYCEES, JULY 7, 8, 9TH 6. APPROVAL OF 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR JAYCEES, JULY 14, 15, 16TH 7. APPROVAL OF 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR HOPKINS ELKS, JULY 14, 15, 16TH Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. ., . June 20, 1989 Page 2 A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye, Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. OLD BUSINESS (a) 2ND READING - ORDINANCE #89-636 LIQUOR SALES Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the Hopkins city Council approve Ordinance #89-636 for second reading and order published. This action would amend section 1200 of the Hopkins City Code to allow for liquor sales on the 4th of July and New Years Day. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #89-636 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Nay; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Nay. The motion did not pass. b. 2ND READING - ORDINANCE #89-638 - BANNERS Staff recommended approval of the following motion: Move that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to make temporary civic signs, such as banners and pennants that promote C1V1C events, a legal use on Mainstreet in the B-2 District. Approval of this motion will limit the type and quantity of signs across the right-of-way in the permitted area. The ordinance has been changed since the first reading to allow banners for a maximum of 60 days rather than 30 days. This change will allow seasonal events, such as Music in the Park to be advertised during the entire event. councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #89-638 for second reading and order published. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VI. NEW BUSINESS (a) REQUEST BY RASPBERRY FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION TO APPROVE 1989 FESTIVAL . June 20, 1989 Page 3 Al Martin appeared before Council to request approval for the 1989 Raspberry Festival. The theme of the festival this year will be the Raspberry Fiesta. Mr. Martin presented the Council with tee shirts and hats to commemorate the fiesta. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the 1989 Raspberry Festival. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION - CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt Resolution #89-46 disapproving the issuance of a charitable gambling license to the cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Lindee's. This application does not meet the requirements of the City policy. Sharon Childs a representative from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was present to answer any questions. Also present was Mr. Lindee from Lindee's Restaurant. Mr. Lindee informed council of the problems he has incurred with the present system. He asked the Council to reconsider the present policy and allow the cystic Fibrosis Foundation to be allowed in his restaurant. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to continue this item until the July 11th council meeting, directing staff to gather more information on the present system. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVAL OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT - BLOCK 1, UPPAL'S ADDITION Staff recommended the following motion: Move that the Mayor and Manager be authorized to sign a quit claim deed, vacating utility easements in Block 1, Uppal's Addition. . . June 20, 1989 Page 4 Adoption of this motion will vacate utility easements, allowing for the construction of two four-plex apartments. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a quit claim deed vacating utility easements in Block 1, Uppal's Addition. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDER ACTION - SPRINKLER PETITION - 904-908 MAINSTREET Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that Resolution #89-45 approving a petition for sprinklers at 904-908 Mainstreet and ordering improvements be adopted. Adoption of this motion will provide funding for fire protection for the building being remodeled at 904-908 Mainstreet. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to Resolution #89-45. and adopt A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVE CITY HALL LANDSCAPING PLAN Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move to approve concept drawings for landscaping and parking improvements at City Hall and to authorize a budget of $73,000 for landscaping improvements and $67,000 for increased parking improvements. The total budget request was $140,000. Steve Mielke showed the Council a concept drawing of the landscaping and parking improvements at City Hall. . . . . , June 20, 1989 Page 5 Mr. Kirscht from David Kirscht Associates was present to answer questions. Mayor Milbert questioned the amount of the budget for landscaping. He felt that is was excessive. Mr. Mielke explained that the budget amount requested was not just for landscaping. It also included lighting, paving, additional parking, signage, etc. He also assured the Council that the request for $140,000 was an estimate of costs to complete the entire project. Mr. Kirscht felt that the final bids would be lower then the estimated cost. Mr. Mielke assured Council that nothing would be finalized without Council approval. All of the expenditures have to be bid out and would require Council approval. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the concept drawings for landscaping and parking improvements at City Hall and to authorize a budget of $73,000 for the landscaping improvements. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Nay. The motion carried. (f) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRE RELIEF CONTRIBUTION CHANGE Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the following two motions: (I) Move that the City Council approve a 1990 budget expenditure of $22,531 to fund a pension increase for the Fire Relief Association from $2,000 per year of service to $2,500 per year of service. (2) Move that the City Council approve the concept of annually considering an inflationary increase to the City'S pension contribution to the Hopkins Fire Relief Association. The effect of these motions will be to increase pension benefits effective January 1, 1990 and to establish a long term strategy for managing pension costs. After discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt the two motions to increase benefits and to establish a long term strategy for managing pension costs. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDER ACTION - SUPER VALU TRAFFIC PLAN . . . . June 20, 1989 Page 6 staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move that the street modifications requested by Super Valu be approved, with conditions, and that the City Council support Super Valu' s request for a railroad crossing at Jefferson Avenue South. This action will connect Milwaukee Street with Excelsior Avenue East (Hennepin County CSAH #3) at Jefferson Avenue South and will make safety changes at Monroe Avenue South and Excelsior Avenue East. Steve Mielke showed the plans for the street changes. Several people were present to discuss the intended changes. Bruce Lieberman of General Resource Company also representing the Millwork was opposed to the closing of Milwaukee street. He cited the need to have the street open when the trains close County Road #3. He stated that it sometimes takes twenty minutes for the roads to open when a train is crossing. other people from the neighborhood said that a cul-de-sac had been proposed for Monroe Avenue and this had met with their approval. They were displeased that this was not in the plan. After a long discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve for a railroad crossing at Jefferson Avenue South subject to resolution of concerns regarding the cul-de-sac and the proposed closing of Milwaukee Street. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDER ACTION - 1ST READING STORM SEWER UTILITY ORDINANCE Staff recommended the following motion: Move the first reading of Ordinance #89-640, an Ordinance amending Section 700 of the Hopkins Code, establishing a Storm Water Drainage Utility. Adoption of this ordinance would establish a new utility in Hopkins for the management of storm water run-off. In 1987 the City Council ordered the preparation of a storm water management plan. This plan addressed the problems of storm water management in Hopkins and recommended proj ects to eliminate these problems. Several of the projects recommended are already under construction or are being planned. . June 20, 1989 Page 7 Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember shirley seconded the motion to approve for first reading Ordinance No. 89-640. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDER ACTION - 6TH AVENUE WATERMAIN - CHANGE ORDERS Staff recommended that the Manager be authorized to sign a change order to replace existing watermains on 6th Avenue. The Contractor and the Engineer have discovered that the watermains adjacent to the project were installed with leaded joints. This watermain may be disturbed during the construction of the storm sewer. The change order will allow for replacement of water mains where needed and the replacement of existing curb stops that are defective. Mike Lauseng, the Water & Sewer superintendent, was present to discuss the need for this request. He explained that during the repairs they had found several defective 4" water pipes that needed to be replaced with 6" pipe. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to authorize the City Manager to sign a change order to replace existing watermains on 6th Avenue. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (j) CONSIDER ACTION - AUTHORIZATION OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM STUDY Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Rieke, Carroll, Muller, Associates, Inc. for professional services for a water and sewer systems study. Adoption of this motion would allow for signing of a contract with RCM for professional services. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with RCM. . A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. . . . . . . June 20, 1989 Page 8 (k) CONSIDER ACTION - APPROVAL OF PSO/DISPATCHERS CONTRACT - 1989 Staff recommended that the City Council following motion: Move approval of PSO/Dispatchers' (LELS Local No. 143) Contract. will ratify the 1989 pso/Dispatchers Contract. approve the the 1989 This action Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the 1989 PSO/Dispatchers Contract. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (I) CONSIDER ACTION - AMEND RESOLUTION 89-41 REGARDING REFUSE RATES Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the motion to amend Resolution 89-41 of the refuse rates, authorizing a refuse collection service charge of $10.00 per month/per container additional for in-yard pick-up service. This service charge will be billed on the regular City utility bill. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to amend Resolution 89-41. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Redepenning Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Redepenning reported that the Business Council had met to discuss the proposed bingo hall by the Jaycee's and the design of the Mainstreet Mall. He also reported that Music in the Park is doing beautifully and encouraged everyone to attend. Mayor Milbert reminded the Council of the dinner honoring Gordy Klingbeil, Officer of the year to be held on Thursday night, June 22nd, and the retirement dinner on June 29th honoring Cliff Robinson for his 35+ years of service to the City of Hopkins. Mr. Rapp informed Council that a dinner meeting has been arranged between the Council and the School Board for July 13th at 6:00 p.m. . . .. . . June 20, 1989 Page 9 Councilmember Shirley thanked Mayor Milbert for the excellent work he had done as Mayor of Hopkins. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Milbert moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, Pat Gisborne, Deputy ~: Donald J. 17ifJ~~ ''-.....