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07-07-1987 ~ COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1987 . -e . 1 The regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on July 7, 1987 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Mayor Milbert, Councilmembers: Redepenning, Kritzler and Anderson. Councilmember Shirley was absent. Also present were City staff: Genellie, Mielke, Kerrigan, and City Attorney Miller. APPOINTMENT TO HRA BOARD Mayor Milbert called the meeting to order at 7 p. m. in order to take action on the above appointment. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to appoint Charles Kritzler to the HRA Board. The motion carried unanimously. After this action was taken, the Council meeting was recessed until 7:30 p.m. I. Mayor Milbert call the regular Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Councilmember Redepenning welcomed the new Mayor, Don Milbert and the newly elected Councilmembers: Bob Anderson and Chuck Kritzler. III. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Milbert read a resolution recogn~z~ng Elrue Dunsmore for his more than 25 years of service to the City of Hopkins. IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes of the June 15 Work Session and June 16 Council meeting. 2. Approval of disbursements, prelist # 767 3. Approval of misc. license applications 4. Final payment - water tower painting 5. Award contract to Lessard-Nyren utilities for storm sewers - Interlachen/Oaks. 6. Award contract to Bury & Carlson for reconstruction of ci ty parking lot 200. 7. Appointment of Charles Kritzler to the HRA Board 8. Resolution authorizJng transfer of State Aid Funds for bridge over Minnehaha Creek on County Road 73 (r7-0o) 9. Appointment of Bernard Jacob Architects for City Hall space study. After Mr. Anderson pointed out that at the June 15th meeting the minutes should read that the Council moved to the Conference Room instead of the Community Room, Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the items on the consent agenda with COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1987 2 the change in the June 15 minutes as noted. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. V. APPEARANCE Mr. Paul LaBounty appeared before the Council to report problems with the contractors at the R. L. Johnson construction site. He stated that the dust from the site has blown into their homes and that the large trucks are using the residential streets and not obeying the stop signs. Mayor Milbert asked them to call the police whenever they see infractions of the law. He explained that in any construction there will be some dust and an unusual amount of noise. VI. NEW BUSINESS a. CONSIDER ACTION ON CONTINUATION OF A VARIANCE FOR 525 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH Last year the Zoning & Planning Commission and the City Council recommended the approval of continuance to allow the home of Roberto and Peggy Hammeken at 525 Seventh Avenue South to remain a triplex for one year. Since last year the Hammekens have started legal proceedings against the real tors. Hammenken has requested that the variance be continued until the legal proceedings are over. A hearing is scheduled for September and they will keep the City informed of the action. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the continuance of the variance for one year. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. b. VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ALL SIGNAGE AT 1007 - 1021 EXCELSIOR AVENUE EAST Hopkins Commerce Center requested a variance of 66 square feet of sign area on the existing strip mall at 1007 - 1021 Excelsior Avenue East. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution number 87-62 approving the variance for signs. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1987 3 c. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PLACE SIGN FIVE FEET FROM CURB At 1007-1021 EXCELSIOR AVENUE EAST The appl icant, Hopkins Commerce Center, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to place a pylon sign with a 5 foot setback. The ordinance required a 10 foot setback for a side yard abutting a state or county road. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87-63 approving the Conditional Use Permit with the condition that a sign permit is secured and electrical inspector approves the sign. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. d. TWO DAY 3.2 BEER LICENSE - ELKS CLUB The Elks Club applied for a 3.2 beer license ' for the raspberry festival to permit them to serve 3.2 beer between the hours of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday July 18th and between the hours of 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 19th. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to approve the license. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. e. PETITION FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM - HOPKINS BOWL The present owners of the Hopkins Bowl, H & M Properties, presented a petition for a sprinkler system for their present building and for a proposed addition. The petitions would have the system installed and wish to have the costs assessed after completion and acceptance. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 87-66 ordering the improvements with the condition that the project is approved by the Fire Marshal. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. h. APPROVAL OF SECRETARY FOR THE INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Because of an unusual amount of activity in the Inspections Department this year, staff requested authorization from Council for the addition of a part-time temporary secretarial position for the Inspections Department to be reviewed again in 12 months.. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to authorize adding a position of part-time temporary secretary for the Inspections Department to be reviewed in one year. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1987 4 g. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Milbert requested the reappointment of Suzanne Brandon, Doug Denny, and Michael McGlennon to the Zoning and Planning Commission for another term to expire 6/30/1989. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Redepenning seconded the motion to accept the reappointments as requested. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. f. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK BOARD Mayor Milbert requested the appointment of Marcia Taubr, 10 Manitoba Road, to the Park Board for a term to expire 6/30/89. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the appointment as requested. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. g. REFERRALS TO THE PARKING COMMITTEE City staff asked that three items be referred to the Parking Committee for study and recommendation. They are as follows: 1. Possible construction of a parking deck over the existing parking area from NorWest Bank to the alley and between 11th and loth Avenues 2. A two-hour parking limit along 12th Avenue South which was proposed to be all day parking by the Committee. 3. Reconsider angle parking along lOth Avenue between Maisntreet and First Street South. Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Anderson seconded the motion to refer these items to the Parking Committee. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. - h. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS/BOARDS Mayor Milbert proposed the following Council appointments. Bob Anderson - Zoning & Planning Commission Chuck Redepenning - Park Board Park & Recreation Board Chuck Kritzler - Cable Commission , . COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1987 5 Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Kritzler seconded the motion to accept the appointments of the Mayor. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Redepenning moved and Mr. Kritzler seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. A poll of the vote was as follows: Mr. Redepenning Aye; Mr. Kritzler, Aye; Mr. Anderson, Aye; Mayor Milbert, Aye. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jean Kaeding, Secy. COUNCILMEMBERS: ATTEST: " ~~() )J; Donald J. Milbert,