08 08 22 City Council MinutesNew Hope City Council August 8, 2022
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes August 8, 2022
Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice
thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The City Council and all present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member London, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 25, 2022. Voted in favor
thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted against
the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.
ROTATING VOTES
Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a
rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first
followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and stated
that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item be
removed for discussion. Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through August 8, 2022.
RESOLUTION 2022-89
Item 6.4
Resolution approving final pay request to Sunram Construction, Inc. for
playground improvement site work at Jaycee Park (Improvement Project No.
1026).
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RESOLUTION 2022-90
Item 6.5
Resolution approving final payment to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of
$38,400 for the 2020 Infrastructure Improvement Project (Improvement Project No.
1034).
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
AWARD CONTRACT
2022-2023 SANITARY
SEWER LINING
PROJECT 1086
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution awarding contract
to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC in the amount of $513,411.60 for the 2022-
2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (Improvement Project No. 1086).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, stated bids were opened on July 28 for the 2022 and
2023 sanitary sewer lining project. The sewer lining work of two years was
combined into one project to achieve favorable bids. Three bids were received, and
the low bid was submitted by Insituform Technologies for $434,078.20 (base bid)
plus five alternates for a total of $513,411. He stated the alternates were included
for budgetary reasons to permit using the entire 2022 and 2023 capital
improvement program funds of $350,000 per year. He stated the 2022 sanitary
sewer lining will occur within the area evaluated as part of the flow monitoring
program completed in 2019. Sanitary pipe will also be lined adjacent to the
proposed noise wall along TH 169 from Independence to 62nd Avenue North. The
2023 sanitary sewer lining will finish one remaining street in the 2022
improvement area and include the northeast corner of the city.
Mr. Boyum stated the city has utilized the services of Insituform Technologies
USA, LLC in the past with good results. He stated the work will occur during the
winters of 2022 and 2023.
Mr. Boyum responded to questions from Council regarding metering devices used
to measure reduction of inflow and infiltration.
Council Member London asked staff to provide an estimate of when the re-lining
will be completed for the city’s entire sanitary sewer system.
RESOLUTION 2022-91
Item 8.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO INSITUFORM
TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $513,411.60 FOR THE 2022-
2023 SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1086).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Council Member Elder, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted
against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None; whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was
attested to by the city clerk.
2023
INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.2, Resolution authorizing the
preparation of a feasibility report for construction of the 2023 Infrastructure
Improvement project (Improvement Project No. 1090).
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(IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1090)
Item 8.2
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, illustrated proposed locations for street and utility
improvements as identified in the city’s pavement management plan near the east
side of Northwood Park covering 4.78 miles. He explained the feasibility report
will outline the proposed improvements and identify all tax-exempt properties in
the project area and approximate assessment costs. He showed maps of water main
break history and the Pavement Rating Index (PRI) of street conditions in 2021.
Mr. Boyum explained the cost estimate is $5,070,000, and the street infrastructure
fund will be the major funding source. He also reviewed the proposed project
schedule.
Council Member London noted since inception of the pavement management plan
staff has done a good job maintaining the streets and delayed street work when
possible. He acknowledged there are cost efficiencies when replacing large areas
of pavement but encouraged staff to continually evaluate road conditions and only
recommend street work where it is warranted.
Council Member Isenberg questioned the rating process. Mr. Boyum explained
that ground penetrating radar is used to rate street conditions. He noted more
information will be available after completion of the feasibility report.
RESOLUTION 2022-92
Item 8.2
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1090).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded
by Council Member London, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following
voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None; whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was
attested to by the city clerk.
3957 WISCONSIN
AVENUE NORTH
REVOCATION OF
RENTAL LICENSE
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution establishing
findings of fact and conclusions of law relating to revocation of rental property
registration permit for Berkeley Heights Homes LLC for violation of rental
property registration permit requirements for having a third instance of disorderly
behavior at the property located at 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, explained a public hearing to consider the
revocation of the rental property registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue
North was held at the July 25, 2022, City Council Meeting. Disorderly behavior
slips were issued to residents at the property on June 12, 2022, June 20, 2022, and
June 30, 2022. At the July 25, 2022, City Council Meeting, the City Council heard
relevant evidence and arguments and reviewed all testimony, documents, and
other evidence submitted related to issuance of the disorderly behavior slips. It
was determined that the property owner had violated Section 3-31(i) of the City
Code by allowing tenants of the property to engage in three or more acts of
disorderly behavior at the property within a 12-month period.
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Following the public hearing, staff was directed to prepare a resolution revoking
the rental registration permit for Berkeley Heights Homes LLC, as the owner of the
property at 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North and prohibiting the owner from re-
applying for another rental registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North
or any other property in the city of New Hope for at least one year. The resolution
requires that tenants of 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North must vacate the property
within 45 days (September 22, 2022) and prohibits the property owner from having
an ownership interest in any other entity that attempts to apply for another rental
registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North or any other property in the
city for at least one year.
Mr. Hoyt recommended the City Council adopt the resolution which was prepared
by the city attorney.
RESOLUTION 2022-93
Item 10.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW RELATING TO REVOCATION OF RENTAL
PROPERTY REGISTRATION PERMIT FOR BERKELEY HEIGHTS HOMES
LLC FOR VIOLATION OF RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR HAVING A THIRD INSTANCE OF DISORDERLY
BEHAVIOR AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3957 WISCONSIN AVENUE
NORTH.” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded
by Council Member Hoffe, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted
against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None; whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was
attested to by the city clerk.
EXCHANGE OF
COMMUNICATION
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication
between members of the City Council.
Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events.
Council Member Hoffe extended thanks to all the OBMT performers for this year’s
musical production.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, seconded by Council Member
Elder, to adjourn the meeting, as there was no further business to come before
the Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope City
Council adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk