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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 2, 1988
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City council was held on
February 2, 1988 in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers, shirley, Redepenning,
Kritz1er and Anderson. Also present were City staff members,
Rapp, Mielke, Genel1ie and City Attorney steiner.
I. Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. special Order of Business
a. Commendations from the Fire Department were given to
Laun Anderson, Dave Hafermann, Gordy Klingbeil, Commander Jim
Liddy, and civilian Andrew Jones. A special Award of Merit was
presented to Jerry Ophoven. The Mayor and Fire Chief Klocek made
these presentations to the men for their fine contributions and
assistance at the fire emergency at 621 Robinwood Lane on January
19, 1988.
III. Senator Phy11iss McQuaid and Representative Sally Olsen
made an appearance at the Council Meeting to update the Council
on the new legislation for 1988. They stated that they would
like imput from the cities that they represent. Among the items
mentioned were Municipal land and zoning use, property tax reform
bills, including the Governor's new bill, and discussion on LRT.
Senator McQuaid suggested that the city councils of st. Louis
Park, Minnetonka, and Hopkins get together on the LRT proposals.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the January 19, 1988 regular meeting
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minutes.
b. Approval
c. Approval
d. Approval
e. Approval
Commission.
f . Approval
g. Approval
of the January 12, 1988 workship minutes.
of disbursements, prelist #782.
of Gambling license renewal - American Legion.
of appointment of Dr. Doms to Chemical Health
of Interceptor Maintenance Contract.
of appointments to Recreation Board.
Mr Redepenning requested that Item 8 be removed from the consent
agenda for later action. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Shirley
seconded the motion to approve the items listed on the Consent
Agenda with the exception of Item #8. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr~ Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritz1er, Aye;
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unaninously.
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V.
OLD BUSINESS
a. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: BARBECUES ON BALCONIES
George Magdal appeared before Council and requested that the
fourth line of the new ordinance be changed to read "or within 10
feet of such structure."
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to
approve the ordinance for the second reading. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. THE GREENFIELD APARTMENTS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
SIGN.
Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning second the motion to
approve the request. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mr.
Shirley, Aye, Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
b. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 905.07 - SPRINKLER SYSTEM
The Fire Department requested an amendment to Ordinance 905.07 by
adding the wording (or its equivalency as determined by the
Chief).
After discussion on this issue Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Kritzler
seconded the motion to approve ordinance for first reading. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A MINI-STORAGE
DEVELOPMENT AT 708 12TH AVENUE SOUTH.
Mr. steiner brought along a sample of the exterior materials he
is planning to use on this development along with a picture of
the completed project with the proper landscaping. During the
discussion the suggestion of using some brick to minimize the
monotony of the buildings was suggested. Mr. Steiner assured the
Council that he would paint the cement blocks and they would look
very nice with the proposed landscaping that is currently
planned. He also stated that the on- site house or the pillars
leading into the enclosure could have some brick trim.
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Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to
adopt Resolution # 88.3 making findings of fact and approving the
conditional use permit with a recommendation that the possibility
of adding some brick to the outside of the manager's office be
examined. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
d. REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 12TH AVENUE SOUTH
FROM B-3 TO I-1.
Mr. Anderson voiced a great deal of concern over the contents of
the mini-storage. He wanted to know how Mr. steiner planned to
keep people from storing combustibles such as fireworks,
gasoline, paint, hazardous waste materials, etc. Mr. steiner
informed the council that all people wishing to use the facility
would fill out a form stating what they were storing and would
not be allowed to store combustiles or hazard waste materials.
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George Magdal and Fire Chief Klocek addressed the Council on the
need for some kind of a fire alarm system and a manifest of the
locations and contents in the storage units. Mr. steiner agreed
to get together with the Fire Marshal and go over the plans and
find a way to meet the requests of the fire department.
One of the other concerns of the council is that if this parcel
is rezoned and Mr. steiner would not go ahead with the mini-
storage proposal then anything of a industrial nature could be
built at that location. Mr. steiner assured the Council that he
is totally committed to this project and has every intention to
complete the project. He has already purchased the property.
Following this discussion Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson
seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #88-1 making findings of
fact and approving the rezoning of property located at 708 12th
Avenue South from B-3 to I-1, with conditions. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
e. CHANGE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
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A motion to continue until the next council meeting on February
16, 1988 was made by Mr. Redepenning and seconded by Mr.
Anderson. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye;
Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor
Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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f. HOPKINS/MINNETONKA SOUTHEAST AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
This action would have the City of Hopkins and the City of
Minnetonka join in a transportation study sharing the costs. The
original proposal was for a 60/40 split of costs with the City of
Hopkins paying the 40%. This would be a cost to the city of
$8,800. The Council members felt that this would be an
exorbitant amount of money to invest in this study at this time.
It was determined that we have not had too many complaints about
this traffic situation.
Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded that the City of
Hopkins participate with the City of Minnetonka on this study
with a cost not to exceed $4,000. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye;
Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
g. APPLICATION FOR 1988 CDBG DISCRETIONARY FUNDS.
It was mentioned that this fund should be used for improving air
handling at the Community Center. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr.
Anderson seconded the motion to submit application to Hennepin
County for CDBG Discretionary Account Funding. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Kritz1er, Aye;, Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Mi1bert, Aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
g. PARKING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAXI STAND IN CBD.
The Hopkins Parking Commission has proposed that the present taxi
cab stand on 9th Avenue South be removed temporarily until a more
suitable location can be found. Mayor Mi1bert was concerned over
this proposal. He feels that a taxi cab stand is a very
important asset for the City of Hopkins.
After discussion, Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded
the motion to move the taxi cab stand back to its original
position on 9th Avenue North with one parking space being
assigned until a study has been completed on the best location.
The present taxi stand on 9th Avenue South would be returned to
normal on-street parking. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr.
Redepenning, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr.
Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert. The motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM #8 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar: Mr. Milbert asked for a vote on the Item
#8 on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson
seconded the motion to approve Item #8 on the Consent Agenda. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley,
Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Redepenning, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mayor and Council thanked the Hopkins Women's Club for
the $100 donation to the City. It was suggested that a possible
use for this money could be for furniture for Dow Towers.
VIII. DISCUSSION
A discussion was held concerning citizen complaints about being
ticketed after two hours parking. There was some discussion
about changing the limits from two to three hours for parking It
was decided to refer this problem to the Parking Commission and
wait for a further report. There will be a meetingof the Parking
Commission on February 10th, at 7:30 p.m.
XI. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
a. Mr. Shirley feels that there should be a resolution by
the City of Hopkins to support LRT. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr.
Anderson seconded a motion to direct the City Manager to prepare
a resolution to this effect. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mr. Shirley, Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr.
Redenpenning, Aye; Mayor Mi1bert, Aye. The motion carried
unanimously
b. Mr. Rapp informed the Council that there would be a 3%
rate increase for Cable. They will continue with a two year
contract.
c. Park Board is working very hard on the C.I.P. and will
come up with a very good plan.
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x. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mi1bert asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Redepenning
moved and Mr. Kritzler seconded the motion to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Gisborne, Dep. City Clerk
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Donald J. Milbert, Mayor