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A regular meeting of the Hopkins city council was held on
December 13, 1988 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers Anderson, Shirley,
Kritzler, and Redepenning. Also present were City Staff Rapp,
Genellie, Mielke, G. Anderson, Kerrigan, Thiel, Fritsinger and
City Attorney Miller.
I . CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 1988 MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 9 WORKSESSION MINUTES
3, APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS ,PRELIST 802
4. APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE
5. APPROVAL OF GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL - RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
COMMITTEE
6. APPROVAL OF GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL - AMERICAN LEGION
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember
seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Redepenning
Aye;
Mayor
III. PROCLAMATION - November I, 1988 - April, 1989 NAACP
MEMBERSHIP DAY
Mayor Milbert read a proclamation declaring November I, 1988
through April, 1989 as NAACP MEMBERSHIP DAYS.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CAMPBELL AREA STORM SEWERS AND STREET CONSTRUCTION
Staff recommended that the Council move to continue the hearing
to January 17, 1988 meeting. John Strojan appeared before
Council to ask question about the wording of the study. He felt
that the costs were to high for the proposed work. Roger Jewitt
also appeared before Council with additional questions.
After additional discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to continue the
hearing until January 17, 1989.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
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b. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER - CABLE COMPANY
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staff recommended that Council adopt Resolution 88-99 approving
the transfer of ownership and authorize the Mayor and .city
Manager to sign the Consent Agreement and Guaranty of
Performance.
Councilmember Shirley asked for information on the rebid of the
Franchise. Lee Sheey, Attorney for Rogers Cable TV appeared
before Council to answer these questions.
After a brief discussion councilmember Kritzler moved and
Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt resolution
88-99 and approve the transfer of ownership and authorization of
necessary signatures.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
c. CONSIDER ACTION - CELEBRATE MINNESOTA GRANT PROPOSAL
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staff recommended that Council adopt Resolution 88-103
authorizing application and primary contact person for Celebrate
1990 and that the grant application be approved.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 88-103 authorizing the
grant application be approved and that steve Mielke be named the
primary contact person for Celebrate 1990.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF CABLE RELIEF
staff recommended the Hopkins city Council approve Ordinance #88-
628 for second reading and order published. This action will
complete the amending of Ordinance #85-551, the CATV Relief
Ordinance.
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Councilmember Anderson moved
seconded the motion to approve
reading and order published.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
and Councilmember
Ordinance #88-628
Redepenning
for second
Aye;
Mayor
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b. CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 88-627
c:> SETTING GARBAGE RATES FOR 1989.
Staff recommended the Hopkins City Council approve Ordinance 88-
627 amending section 605.15 of the 1986 Hopkins Code of
Ordinances.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and councilmember
seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 88-627 setting
rates for 1989 for second reading and order published.
Kritzler
garbage
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
c. CONSIDER ACTION - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE SETTING
SEWER RATES FOR 1989.
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Staff recommended the City Council approve Ordinance 88-626
establishing sanitary sewer rates for 1989 and amending section
715.07 of the 1986 Hopkins Code of Ordinances.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 88-626 for second
reading and order published.
d. CONSIDER ACTION - BAJR PROPOSAL
Staff recommended continuance of this proposal to January 3, 1989
per developer's request. steve Mielke informed the Council that
BAJR is working with potential tenants and will have more
information available at the January 3, 1989 Council meeting.
Councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to continue this item until January 3, 1989.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. CONSIDER ACTION - CUP REQUEST - ED STIELE
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Staff and Zoning and Planning recommend approval of a Conditional
Use Permit for the renovation of 918 - 924 Mainstreet. This
action will allow the applicant to renovate these buildings for
retail and residential uses.
Mr. stiele appeared before Council and informed them of his plans
for remodeling. After a brief discussion CouncilmemberAnderson
moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to
approve a CUP for Ed stiele
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
b. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR ARCHIES
staff recommended approval of the application of Thomas Plehal
for a liquor license for 1989 for Archies Too. The Police have
completed an investigation and can find no reason to deny.
Mr. Plehal and Mr. Van Tassel attended the Council meeting to
answer any questions that the city council might have. The
Council wished them success.
Councilmember
seconded the
Too.
Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
motion to approve the liquor license for Archie's
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
c. CONSIDER ACTION - VENTURI AN CORPORATION PROPOSAL
Staff recommended the City council move to give preliminary
approval to Circulation option #l, authorizing staff to negotiate
an acceptable agreement.
Steve Mielke informed the Council of the request by the venturian
Company. They would like to have a road from 7th Street South
through to Smetana road in Minnetonka. John Uban showed plans
for the different options that could be used. After discussion
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Anderson
secondeda motion to authorize staff to study and negotiate
circulation option #1 with venturian Corporation and the City of
Minnetonka.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Nay. The motion carried.
Aye;
Mayor
d. CONSIDER ACTION - STOP SIGN REQUEST 19TH - 3RD AVE. NO.
Staff recommended that the Hopkins City Council move to authorize
staff to install stop sign at the intersection of 19th and 3rd
Avenue North.
Gordon Anderson informed the Council of the potential danger of a
serious accident occurring at the corner of 19th and 3rd Avenue
North. By approving the installation of a stop sign this would
cause west bound traffic to stop before entering on 19th Avenue
North.
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councilmember Anderson moved and Councilmember Redepenning
seconded the motion to approve the stop sign and authorize staff
to install the sign.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
e. CONSIDER ACTION - CITY HALL RENOVATION BUDGET REQUESTS
Staff recommended that the City council move to authorize
expenditures up to $21,000 to purchase a workstation panel system
and improvements to the lunchroom/kitchen. Adoption of this
motion will allow for an improved employee lunchroom/kitchen and
allow for the purchase of workstation panels in the inspection
office.
Councilmember shirley moved and
the motion to adopt the motion
$21,000.
Councilmember Anderson seconded
to authorize expenditures of
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
f. CONSIDER ACTION - CHRISTMAS PARKING REGULATIONS
staff recommended that the City Council move to suspend
enforcement of parking limits in the downtown beginning December
14, through December 31, 1988, except from 2 a.m. - 5 a.m. This
motion will continue past tradition and allow customers of the
downtown to park all day for free, while shopping downtown.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to suspend enforcement of parking limits in
the downtown beginning December 14, through December 31, 1988
except from 2 a.m. - 5 a.m., and to suspend enforcement for all
of January 1, 1989.
councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
g. CONSIDER ACTION - CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION BY-LAWS
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Staff recommended the City council move to approve the Chemical
Health Commission By-laws, goals and objectives. Mr. Nelson
attended the Council meeting on behalf of the members of the
Chemical Health Commission. Councilmember Kritzler congratulated
the group as did the entire Council for all of their time and
effort.
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Councilmember Kritzler
the motion to approve
goals and objectives.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded
the Chemical Health Commissions By-laws,
Aye;
Mayor
h. CONSIDER ACTION - PARKING LIMITS - CRESTLAND/NORWEST
Staff recommended that the City Council move to approve 30 minute
parking in all stalls between the ramp and Norwest Bank, and
three hour parking in stalls between the ramp and the Crestland
Building. The adoption .of this motion creates convenient short
term parking for customers using the bank building and it will
also keep the lot time limits uniform to those in other lots.
Councilmember Shirley moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve the parking limits on stalls adjacent to
the parking ramp with the addition of one handicap parking stall
between Crestline building and the ramp.
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
i. CONSIDER ACTION - PARKING REGULATION REVISION
The Hopkins Parking Committee unanimously approved the adoption
of the following motion: Permit staff to sell a yearly permit at
the cost of $87 in addition to the current monthly ($11) and
quarterly ($24) permits. Staff will determine the placement of
permit and enforcement policy of permits. This motion includes
all permits for all permit lots including the parking ramp.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to approve the selling of the yearly permits.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
j. CONSIDER ACTION - LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (1989)
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Staff recommended that the 1989 Liquor Licenses be renewed. The
police have investigated and can find no reason to deny~
Councilmember Anderson asked that Item #18 be removed from the
list.
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Councilmember Kritzler moved and Councilmember Anderson seconded
the motion to approve the 1989 liquor licenses.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
Councilmember Shirley moved that Item 18 be approved for renewal.
Councilmember Kritzlerseconded the motion.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler, Aye;
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Abstain;
Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried.
k. CONSIDER ACTION - COUNTY MTC. AGREEMENT - STREET/TRAFFIC
LIGHTS
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staff recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement for
Maintenance of the Integral street Lighting of the Traffic
Control Signal Systems and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to sign the agreement.
After discussion Councilmember Redepenning moved and
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion to delay this item for
one week until more information can be obtained.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
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PARK
CONSIDER ACTION - ACQUIRE TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY - VALLEY
Staff recommended adoption of the following motion: Approve the
request for conveyance for public use of parcel PID# 25-117-22-
42-0022, city of Hopkins by resolution No. 88-102. This property
could be utilized as a parking lot for the west side of Valley
Park. The Park Board has identified additional parking as a high
priority need for Valley Park.
Councilmember Redepenning moved and Councilmember Shirley
seconded the motion to refer this Item to the city Attorney for
further investigation.
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Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
m. CONSIDER ACTION - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RASPBERRY
FESTIVAL BOARD TO CONDUCT THE RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
staff recommended that the City Council move to adopt Resolution
#88-100 authorizing the Raspberry Festival Board of Directors to
conduct the annual Raspberry Festival.
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Mike Hamilton appeared before Council on behalf of the Raspberry
Festival Board of Directors. The entire council congratulated the
Raspberry Festival Board and thanked them for the wonderful work
and super festival they gave us last year. Councilmember Anderson
moved and Councilmember Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt
Resolution #88-100 authorizing the Raspberry Festival Board of
Directors to conduct the annual Raspberry Festival.
Councilmember Redepenning, Aye; Councilmember Kritzler,
Councilmember Shirley, Aye; Councilmember Anderson, Aye;
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye;
Mayor
VII.
REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Shirley inquired about IRS section 89. He also
remarked on the beautiful Christmas decorations on Mainstreet.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kritzler
the motion to adjourn.
consent.
moved and Councilmember Shirley seconded
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
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Respectfully submitted,
Pat Gisborne, Deputy City
Councilmembers:
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