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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City council was held on
April 4, 1989 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers Anderson,
Shirley, Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were City
Staff Rapp, Mielke, Genellie, Kerrigan, G. Anderson, Thiel
and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
I . CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. PROCLAMATION
(a) Mayor Milbert proclaimed the year of 1989 as the
"Year of the Young Reader". Councilmember Kritzler informed
the Council that next week from April 9th to April 15th is
National Library Week. He introduced Peggy Bauer to the
Council. She is a new member of the Hopkins Library in
charge of the Childrens section. Councilmember Kritzler
also presented Council with pins celebrating the year of the
young reader.
(2) Mayor Milbert proclaimed the week of April 9th
through 15th as the week of Volunteer Recognition.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 1989 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 810
3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
4. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SOO LINE RAILROAD
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN RR.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember shirley
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 89-630
Staff recommended that the following motion: Move that the
Hopkins city Council approve Ordinance #89-630 for second
reading and order published.
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This action will amend section 1305 of the Hopkins city Code
in regard to city snow plowing regulations. Councilmember
Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the
motion to adopt Ordinance #89-630 for second reading and
order published.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION 89-5 - MAKING FINDINGS
OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT SUPER
VALUe
Staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution
No. 89-5. This motion will allow automatic changing signs
in the B-3 and Industrial districts. Time/Temperature signs
will be allowed in the B-2 district.
After discussion Councilmember Anderson
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion
Resolution 89-5 allowing changing signs in
Industrial districts and B-2 district.
moved and
to approve
the B-3,
A poll of the vote was follows: Councilmember Redepenning
Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley,
Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 89-631
Staff recommended that Council approve for first reading
Ordinance 89-631 amending the zoning to include automatic
changing signs in the B-2 district.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
second the motion to adopt Ordinance 89-631 and approve for
first reading.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 89-632
REPEALING SECTION 330 OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE - RE HEALTH
OFFICER
Staff recommended that the Council approve the following
motion: Move the first reading of Ordinance No. 89-632
repealing section 330 of the Hopkins City Code. This action
would remove the requirement to hire a City health officer.
Jim Genellie explained to Council that this ordinance
requiring a Health Officer has become obsolete as Hennepin
County now takes care of health problems should something of
this nature occur. Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adopt
Ordinance 89-632 for first reading.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember ANderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDER ACTION - AMENDING SHADE TREE DISEASE
CONTROL ORDINANCE
Staff recommended that Council approve the following motion:
Move the first reading of Ordinance No. 89-634 amending
section 935 of the Hopkins City Code. This action will
bring the City's Shade Tree Disease Control ordinance into
conformance with current practices.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 89-634 amending
section 935 of the Hopkins City Code.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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(c) CONSIDER ACTION - REQUEST FOR VACATION OF EASEMENTS -
FORMER RED OWL PROPERTY
staff recommended the following action: Move that the Mayor
and City Manager be authorized to sign a quite claim deed
for easements not needed on the former Red Owl property.
This action would vacate easements retained when the streets
and alley were vacated.
Gordon Anderson assured Council that the easements were no
longer needed or used. Councilmember Shirley moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to have the
Mayor and City Manager sign a quit claim deed for easement
on the former Red Owl property.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDER ACTION - OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
RILEY'S HOPKINS LIQUOR STORE
Staff recommended approval of a liquor license for Riley'S
Hopkins Liquor Store. Mrs. Riley is involved in the
relocation process. Her liquor store was located at 11 9th
Avenue South.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the Liquor License for
Riley'S Hopkins Liquor Store.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye The motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDER ACTION - 10TH AVENUE SOUTH PARKING
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Move
that the parking spaces located on 10th Avenue South, from
the alley north to Mainstreet, be re-signed for no parking 2
a.m. - 5 a.m.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Kritzler seconded the motion to resign the
parking spaces located on 10th Avenue South from the alley
north to Mainstreet.
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(h) CONSIDER ACTION - FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 89-633
AMENDING GARBAGE , RUBBISH AND LITTER ORDINANCE.
staff recommended adopt Ordinance 89-633 for first reading.
Updating this ordinance will and bring it into conformance
with the City's current solid waste program. The new
ordinance will include new solid waste definitions, delete
portions which are no longer relevant, reorganize the
ordinance and establish that charges for solid waste
collection be set by Council Resolution.
Jon Thiel was present at the Council meeting to answer any
questions the Council might have. Councilmember Kritzler
moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt
Ordinance No 89-633 for first reading.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(i) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD OF CONTRACT - 6TH AVENUE
STORM SEWER
Staff recommended that Council accept the lowest bid of
Widmer, Inc. for $l, 474,468.30. Adoption o'f this motion
will award the contract for the 6th Avenue Storm Sewer.
This sewer addresses the flooding on 6th Avenue at 1st
Street North and at 2nd Street South. Storm water will be
discharged into Nine Mile Creek. This bid was $355,532
lower than the Engineer'S estimate.
Councilmember Redepenning was concerned over the costs and
the City's ability to pay for the necessary repairs. Mr.
Rapp informed Council about adding the costs to the Utility
bills under storm sewer improvements. The billing would
be assessed in a fair manner to all the affected parties.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to accept the bid
of Widmer, Inc. for $1,474,468,30.
A poll of the Council was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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(j) CONSIDER ACTION - AWARD OF CONTRACT - HOBBY ACRES
STORM SEWER
Staff recommended that Council accept the low bid of S. M.
Hentges & Sons for $402,872.70. The low prices reflect an
early spring bidding. This company successfully completed a
large contract for the City last year. After a brief
discussion Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember
Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the bid of S. M.
Hentges & Sons for $402,872.70.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(k) CONSIDER ACTION - APPOINTMENT TO SUBURBAN RATE
AUTHORITY
Staff recommended that Council approve the following motion:
Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt Resolution #89-26
designating the Director and Alternate Director to the
Suburban Rate Authority. Adoption of this resolution will
designate Mayor Donald Milbert as Director and Gordon
Anderson as Alternate Director for the year 1989.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember
seconded the motion to appoint Mayor Don Milbert as
and Gordon Anderson as Alternate Director to the
Rate Authority for the year 1989.
Shirley
Director
Suburban
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
(I) CONSIDER ACTION - CHANGE DATE FOR MAY 16 MEETING
Staff recommends Changing the Council meeting to Wednesday
May 17 due to the City Election which will be held on May
16.
After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to have the
Council meeting on May 17 at 8:00 p.m.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember
Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember
Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert,
Ay. Th motion carried unanimously.
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(m) DISCUSSION - JACKSON AVENUE STORM SEWER
Gordon Anderson showed the Council a drawing of a holding
pond created by RCM. This would hold the water for a 25
year storm and dissipate in 34 hours to a dry pond. They are
still negotiating with the School District and have shown
them this drawing. Staff is accepting proposals from
Landscape Architects for designing the holding pond.
VI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Kritzler reported that the Chemical Health
Commission had met Monday night and that they are working on
a proposal to the Council concerning drug abuse in the City
of Hopkins.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Redepenning moved and councilmember shirley
seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned
by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Volunteers in the City of Hopkins make a substantial contribution to
the quality of life here.
WHEREAS, People helping people is a way of life in our state, and
WHEREAS, V olunteerism is ageless, giving retirees the opportunity to use their
vast experience to help others, and
WHEREAS, Volunteering is a way to help others and to reap the rewards of
personal accomplishment, and
WHEREAS, Recognition should be given to individual volunteers involved in all
kinds of volunteer activity.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Donald J. Milbert, Mayor of the City of Hopkins do hereby
proclaim April 9 - 15, 1989 to be VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
WEEK in the City of Hopkins.
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