05-17-2011A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 17, 2011, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Council Members Brausen, Halverson, Rowan, and Youakim. Also,
present were staff members Bradford, Elverum, Genellie, Reynolds, Stadler and City
Attorney Jason Hutchison.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were no comments.
III. PRESENTATION
Recognize Anne Marie Buck for 2011 Minnesota Association of Women Police
(MAWP)
Chief Reynolds recognized Anne Marie Buck for receiving the 2011 Minnesota
Association of Women Police award. Chief Reynolds read the recognition and stated it
is a great honor and privilege to recognize Anne Marie.
The Council congratulated & thanked Anne Marie.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the May 3, 2011 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the May 3, 2011 Work Session after the City Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the May 10, 2011 Work Session
4. Approve a Temporary Liquor Licenses - Elks Lodge - Raspberry Festival and
Ribfest; (CR201 1-038)
5. Adopt Resolution 2011-021, Approving the State of Minnesota Joint Powers
Agreement with the City of Hopkins on Behalf of its City Attorney and Police
Department; (CR201 1- 036)
6. Approve Community Garden Installation at Cottageville Park; (CR2011-042
7. Miscellaneous Licenses Renewal
8. Approve Agreement between City of Hopkins and Hopkins School District 270
for Administration of Elections; (CR2011-039)
Chief Reynolds stated that staff recommends that the Council move ahead with
Resolution 2011-021, Approving the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with
the City of Hopkins on Behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department.
Mr. Stadler gave a brief overview of the Community Garden project at Cottageville
Park and staff recommends approval of the Cottageville Park community garden with
an additional sentence added to the motion stating "the City of Hopkins supports the
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use of Hennepin County's Environmental Response Fund resources to investigate the
environmental condition of the proposed community garden."
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye. The motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
Adopt Resolution 2011-022, Adopting Assessment Roll, 2011 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 2010-10; (CR201 1-041)
Mr. Bradford reviewed the appeal procedure, appeals received, project costs &
assessments, assessment area and project schedule. The low bid for the project was
$1,834,714.35. Assessment calculations were prepared based on the low bid
submitted by Midwest Asphalt Corporation. The total amount to be assessed against
the properties is $969,379.10. Staff recommends applying an annual interest rate of 5%
to this assessment with a term of 15 year.
Mr. Bradford reviewed the two appeals received and staff recommends rejection of
the appeals. Mr. Bradford stated that there is one error on the assessment roll due to a
duplication of a PID #.
Council questioned when is earliest a resident can pay for their assessment. Mr.
Bradford stated that assessments may be paid as early as tomorrow if the resolution is
approved by Council. Mr. Bradford reviewed the assessments payment procedure.
Council asked about the appeal on 16th Ave and the road condition. Mr. Bradford
stated that the pavement testing on the road was 5 out of 100 with many pavement
issues.
Mr. Bradford discussed the sidewalk plan for this project. Council stated that they have
been discussing an overall sidewalk plan for future public improvement projects; a
plan that looks at the entire city and at areas that are in the most need.
Mr. Bradford stated that the first public meeting regarding an overall sidewalk plan will
be on May 31, 2011 with future neighborhood open houses to be scheduled.
David Day, 330 -16th Avenue North
Mr. Day questioned the assessment payment policy, schedule for the project, water
shut off replacement and sewer line concerns.
Mr. Bradford explained the assessment payment policy. Mike Waltman, Onsite Project
Representative for the project, was introduced and said that all properties affected
will receive a newsletter telling them what to expect as well a's contact phone
numbers. Mr. Bradford stated that all water shut offs are being replaced due to
deterioration as well as the fire hydrants in the improvement area. Mr. Bradford
explained that the construction will not be deep enough to impact sewer lines.
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Joyce Abas, 318 -16th Avenue North
Ms. Abas's property was duplicated on the assessment roll but the duplication will be
removed when the resolution is approved.
Sherry McGough, 202 -16th Avenue North (her deceased father's property)
Ms. McGough had concerns about access to the property because she is getting the
house ready for sale. Mr. Bradford stated that road access is required per the
construction contract.
The Council discussed side street assessments, since some properties are assessed
even if their properties don't front the street project.
Elizabeth White, 302 -16th Avenue North
Ms. White expressed concerns about water pooling on her property. Ms. Sarah Rippke,
of Bolton and Menk, explained that the curb and gutter and the additional storm
sewers will help resolve this problem.
Ken Quigley, 418 -15th Avenue North
Mr. Quigley had questions about the scope of the project on his street and access to
his property.
Ms. Rippke explained the project on Mr. Quigley's street and that access to his
property is required per the contract.
Council asked for the phone numbers of the project representatives.
Sarah Rippke office: 952-890-0509
Mike. Waltman, Onsite Project Representative, cell: 612-221-6946
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to
deny the appeals by 343-345 16th Avenue North and 640 Oakridge Road. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye. The motion carried.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to Adopt Resolution 2011-022, Adopting Assessment Roll, 2011 Street and Utility
Improvements, with the removal of the duplicate PID# 24-117-22-23-0027 from
assessment roll, City Project 2010-10. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Youakim, aye, The motion carried.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
Approve New Off -Sale Liquor License Application for LHL Investments, DBA
Mac's Liquor, 8550 Excelsior Boulevard; (CR201 1-037)
Mr. Genellie reviewed the liquor license application. The McCarville's are in the
process of selling Mac's Liquor to Patrick Borchardt. The council thanked Sue
McCarville for all they did for the community and welcomed Mr. Brochardt.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to Approve New Off -Sale Liquor License Application for LHL Investments, DBA Mac's
Liquor, 8550 Excelsior Boulevard; for the current license year, expiring on June 30, 2011
and renew the license with a June 30, 2012 expiration. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye. The motion carried.
VI. OTHER
Council members invited the public to join in on the many events coming up in
Hopkins: Rotary Taste West, 'Mainstreet Days, Community Days of Service & Artstreet.
VILADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Halverson moved and Council
Member Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Deborah Ls Sperling, City Clerk
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