03-06-2012 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March 6, 2012, in the Council Chambers of
the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Cummings, Gadd, Halverson, and Youakim. Also,
present were staff members Beard, Bradford, Elverum, Luedke, Morrison, Specken and Stadler.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Abby Seba, 134 -9th Ave N, Hopkins, addressed the Council regarding the 24-hour parking ordinance.
Ms. Seba requests that the parking ordinance be changed from 24 hours to 5-7 days. Ms. Seba explained
that many homes have no place other than the street to park a second vehicle and feel the 24-hour
ordinance is difficult for residents who use public transportation.
Staff & Council will discuss the parking ordinance at a future Council Work Session.
I1I. PRESENTATION
1. Grant Check from Cargill
Chief Specken addressed the Council regarding a $7,500 grant received from Cargill that will be used to
enhance the Fire Department's public education programs.
Representatives from Cargill presented the check to the Mayor and the Hopkins Fire Department.
2. Empty Bowls Presentation
Barb Westmoreland, Empty Bowls Coordinator, and Dale Specken, Community Co -Chairperson,
addressed the Council regarding the Empty Bowls project. The public is invited to attend the event on
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts with all proceeds supporting ResourceWest
and the ICA food shelf.
Mayor Maxwell read the proclamation declaring Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Empty Bowls Day in
Hopkins.
IV. REPORTS
1. Legislative Update
Senator Latz & Representative Simon addressed the Council regarding legislative issues that are of
interest to the City of Hopkins.
Mr. Mornson and the Council discussed with Senator Latz & Representative Simon some of the issues
affecting Hopkins; the Bonding Bill for SWLRT, Hazmat funding, electronic pull -tabs, Bonding Bill for
inflow & infiltration, Local Control, Redevelopment funding and Tax Increment Financing.
2. Fire Department Update on 2011 Fire Statistics
Chief Specken addressed the Council regarding the Fire Department 2011 year-end review. Chief
Specken reviewed the Mission & Vision Statement, organizational structure, alarm summary, fire
incidents by month & type, fire loss by property & dollar loss, response times, medical calls, mutual aid,
fire inspection program and public education hours.
There was much discussion by Council about the Fire Department's quick response time, how Fire
Department deals with false alarms, how residents can become involved with Fire Department and the
free home fire safety inspections.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the February 21, 2012 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the February 21, Work Session following the Council Meeting
3. Ratify Checks issued in the Month of February
4. Approve Resolution Reestablishing Precincts Boundaries and Polling Places after State Redistricting
(CR 2012-021)
5. Accept Agreement with Hennepin County for Maetzold Field Improvement Project
(CR2012-023)
Ms. Luedke, City Clerk, addressed the Council regarding Consent Agenda item #4.
Even though the precincts are not changing, every registered voter will receive a new notice from
Hennepin County of where their polling place is located.
Mr. Stadler addressed the Council regarding the status of the Maetzold Field project and Council
requested that staff give a presentation on the improvements at a future meeting.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member
Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (CR 2012-018)
Ms. Beard addressed the Council regarding the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. Ms. Beard explained that CDBG funds may be used to support a variety of housing and
community development activities. Staff is recommending $88,953 of CDBG funds be used for the
Housing Rehabilitation Loan & Grant project, $5,000 to ResourceWest and $5,000 to Intercongregation
Communities Association (ICA). An additional request has been received from HOME Line, which was
funded in 2011 in the amount of $1,000 but that year had seen an increase in allocated funds. 2012
allocated funds are approximately $3,500 less.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:27 pm.
Tracy Goodrich, representative of HOME Line, addressed the Council. Ms. Goodrich gave an overview
of HOME Line's Tenant Hotline in Hopkins and reasons for the $6,234 CDBG fund request.
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Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to close the
public hearing. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member
Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The public hearing was closed at 8:33 pm.
There was much discussion by Council about the HOME Line program, the decrease in CDBG funds
and the number of homes rehabbed each year with CDBG loans.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to approve the
proposed program for the 2012 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program and authorizing its submittal to Hennepin County. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Final Plans and Order Bids for 2012 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 2011-10
(CR2012-022)
Council Member Cummings excused herself from voting on the 2012 Street/Utility Improvement
Project because her property is being assessed.
Mr. Bradford and Sarah Ripke, representative of Bolten & Menk, addressed the Council regarding the
2012 Street & Utility improvement plans. Mr. Bradford & Ms. Ripke explained the proposed
improvements, final design plans, overall utility repairs & replacements, storm sewer improvements,
realignment & modification on Minnetonka Mills Road, alley improvements, bid & project schedule,
final cost estimates & funding.
There was much discussion by Council regarding a sidewalk addition, school district parking lot
improvements and school traffic concerns. City & school district staff continue to discuss and look for
solutions to the school traffic concerns.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to Approve
Resolutions 2012-013, Resolution Approving Construction Documents and Authorizing Advertisement
for Bids; 2012 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 2011-10. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
2. Resolution Amending 2012 ERP for Fire Department Equipment (CR2012-017)
Chief Specken addressed the Council regarding amending the 2012 ERP for Fire Department
Equipment. Chief Specken reviewed the department history, equipment replacement program, life
expectancy of the vehicles and an explanation of Fire Department vehicles that are for sale and in need
of replacement due to maintenance issues. Chief Specken explained that the money received from
vehicle sales goes back into the ERP fund. The Fire Department is proposing the purchase of a Quick
Attack Pumper to replace Rescue 8. The Quick Attack Pumper will be able to respond to medical calls
as well as small fires.
There was much discussion by Council regarding the versatility of the Quick Attack Pumper.
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Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to Approve
Resolution Amending 2012 ERP for Fire Department Equipment. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Council invited residents to the following events:
Empty Bowls Event at Hopkins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, 2012
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COU NX MEMBERS
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