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01-17-1989 .. , A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 17, 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, 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. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 3, 1989 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS, PRELIST 805 3. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES 4. AUTHORIZE BIDS ON LANDFILL PROJECT 89-23 5. APPROVE APRIL 26 AT 7 P.M. FOR BOARD OF REVIEW Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Kritzler 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. III. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CAMPBELL ADDITION STORM SEWERS AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommended that reconstruction not be done in 1989, and be reconsidered in 1990. Mr. Rapp said that it would be in the best interest of everyone to complete the rating on the streets before any further action. If street overlay is needed this would be done as part of the cities maintenance program at no cost to the owners. The subject of storm sewers will be taken up late in 1990. After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion that reconstruction not be done in 1989 and be reconsidered in 1990. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Counci1member Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. IV. APPEARANCE January 17, 1989 Page 2 (a) Senator Phyllis McQuaid and Representative Sally Olsen As Senator McQuaid and Representative Olsen had not arrived yet Mayor Milbert continued with the business at hand. V. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDER ACTION - ON STREET PARKING 10th AND 11th AVENUE Staff recommended adoption of the motion that Council approve 10th Avenue South, from Mainstreet to First Street, remain as signed with the exception of additional 'No Parking' areas on the west side of 10th Avenue from the alley to the Crestland Building. The east side of 11th Avenue South would be signed for 'No Parking' while the west side would be signed for '2 Hour Parking'. The Parking Commi ttee unanimously approved this motion at its December 21, 1988 meeting. Councilmember Redepenning wanted to make sure that the people using the streets to park be notified of this action before the signage was installed. Jim Kerrigan assured the Council this would be done. After a brief discussion Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to approve the recommended parking regulations. 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. (b) CONSIDER ACTION - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: "Move approval to participate in the HUD Transitional Program and designate the Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing Fund to work with HUD on implementation of the program contingent upon compliance with the following conditions: Limi ted to one HUD house wi thin the ci ty of Hopkins unless increase by City Council action Occupants of house shall be restricted to families Housing provider shall terminate any tenant leases within 30 days after notice by City City shall have ability to terminate program with 30 day notice to housing provider Top priority for use of house shall be given to Hopkins residents The housing provider shall provide the City with quarterly reports on program utilization January 17, 1989 Page 3 Jim Kerrigan informed the Council that at this time the City does not have a house that would qualify for this program. By adopting this motion it leaves the door open for participating in this project at a later date. Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the program and work with HUD to implement the program, contingent on compliance with the listed conditions. 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. (c) CONSIDER ACTION - HMPC BUDGET 1989 Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: "Move to establish a budget of $14,000 to help support activities 1-13 as presented in the HMCP Budget request dated 1/10/89." Dick Stanley appeared before Council and was complimented on the wonderful job his group was doing. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to approve a budget of $14,000 to help support activities of the HMPC. 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 - SIGN GRANT PROGRAM REVISION Staff recommended that Council adopt the Sign Grant Program as amended. The adoption of this motion will permit staff to publicize the program throughout the amended area. Councilmember Redepenning was interested in knowing if the staff could promote this program and get more information to the public. Steve Mielke informed Council that they are sending out brochures and will make sure all of the businesses get information regarding this project. After a brief discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to adopt the Sign Grant Program as amended. 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. . , . January 17, 1989 Page 4 IV. APPEARANCE (a) Senator McQuaid and Representative Olsen appeared before Council to update them on their present situation. They informed Council which committees they would be serving on for the coming Legislative sessions. They could not give them to much information on the budget as the Governor's 1989 budget will not be presented until next week. They assured Council that they will continue to work with them and keep them informed on the Legislative progress throughout the session. The Mayor thanked them for coming. (e) CONSIDER ACTION - MERIT PAY PLAN staff recommended that Council approve the merit pay plan as discussed at previous meeting. Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded the motion to approve the merit pay plan. A poll of the vote was as follows: Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye; Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Nay. The motion carried. (f) CONSIDER ACTION - SPRINKLER PETITION - 918 MAINSTREET Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 89-10 approving petition for sprinklers at 918 Mainstreet and ordering improvements. Adoption of this resolution will provide funding for fire protection for the building being remodeled at 918 Mainstreet. Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 89-10 approving the petition for sprinklers at 918 Mainstreet and ordering improvements. 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. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Councilmember Kritzler reported on the Chemical Health Commission. The Chemical Health Commission has endorsed a survey regarding chemical awareness in conjunction with the School District. Councilmember Kritzler complimented David Teclaw on the very fine way he is assisting the Commission. . of v ~ January 17, 1989 Page 5 Councilmember Kri tzler informed Council that National Reading Week will be coming up in April and would like the Council to endorse this week with a proclamation supporting this project. Councilmember Redepenning reported on the Music in the Park program. He said it will be outstanding. They have selected all but one band to perform. He looks forward to another successful season of Music in the Park. The Council asked Jon Thiel and Kathy Bodmer how they were coming with the curbside recycling program. They wanted to know how the public would be informed of this project. Jon informed the Council that it would be in the newsletter and that each person now involved in the refuse pickup would have a notice attached to their garbage cans. He said it also would be in the newspaper and on the cable. He said they would only be picking up on Wednesday so it should run rather smoothly. VI. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to adj ourn. The meeting adj ourned by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, tV~ Pat Gisborne, Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers: ATTEST <72rn