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01-10-1989 WS .~~ COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10, 1989 A Council worksession was held on January 10, 1989 in the Conference Room at Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Milbert and Councilmembers Kritzler, Redepenning, Shirley and Anderson. Also present were staff members Rapp, Mielke, G. Anderson, Robert Wilson, Kerrigan, and Tom Anderson, Thiel and Schedler. I. PRESENTATION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tom Anderson, Jim Kerrigan, Bob wilson, Gordon Anderson and steve Mielke appeared before the Council to explain the functions of their departments. II. DISCUSSION - HUD TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Representatives of West Hennepin Human Services appeared to discuss a plan for short-term housing for homeless families. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Family Housing Fund would lease homes from HUD to be used by homeless families. The Council was in favor of the plan and the item was to be added to the next regular Council meeting for formal approval. III. DISCUSSION/REVIEW - STREET RATING SURVEY Jon Thiel reviewed the results of the recently completed street rating survey by Infrastructure Management Services. Jon explained how the survey was done and what the various rating numbers indicated. The Public Works Department feels that a determination should be make each year as to which streets should be reconstructed to maintain a high level of street condition. No decisions were made regarding this issue. IV. SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE POLICIES The Public Works Department furnished the Council with copies of the the City's current policies and codes relating to sidewalks/trails, and suggested some changes to the policy. No formal action was taken. V. DISCUSSION - PARKING/DEVELOPMENT ISSUES - BLAKE CLINIC Bob Miller appeared to discuss the redevelopment Blake Clinic area which he and his partner owns. presented a preliminary concept for expansion of Clinic to the north of the existing structure. of the Mr. Miller the Blake ,,- J I There was also some discussion regarding the 6 feet of property east of the Blake Clinic which Merriam Park agreed to give to the city for a yet unknown trade-off. On this issue, staff is to meet with Mr. Miller to come to some agreement. No formal action was taken. -" VI. DISCUSSION CITY COUNCIL INSURANCE Mr. Schedler discussed the possibility of the Council being covered by the city's policy on health insurance.. He also mentioned to the Council that there is a possibility that they could be covered under Workmen's Compensation and he will explore this further. VII. DISCUSSION - MERIT PAY The City Manager discussed the merit pay plan with the Council. The item will be acted upon at the next regular Council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, "" (r~-f7L--> . Jean Kaeding, Secretary a-/Jh~ .~ay~