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Minutes of the CC Meeting on July 1, 2014A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on July 1, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Cummings, Gadd and Halverson. Also, present were staff members Anderson, Domeier, Elverum, Mornson, Stadler and City Attorney Kim Kozar. L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 11. PRESENTATION 1. HealthSource of Hopkins Dr. Brenda Higgins of HealthSource of Hopkins, 724 Mainstreet, gave an overview of the business and welcomed the public to the Grand Opening Event on Thursday, July 24, 4-7 pm. Mayor Maxwell welcomed HealthSource to the Hopkins community. 2. Annual Raspberry Festival Charlie Yunker, President of Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association, gave an overview of the 801' Raspberry Festival events, July 12-20, 2014. Event details can be found at www.raspberrycapital.com. Mayor Maxwell thanked the Raspberry Festival volunteers for all their efforts. III. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve Minutes of the June 17, 2014 Council Meeting 2. Approve Minutes of the June 17, 2014 Work Session Following the Council Meeting 3. Ratify Checks for the Month of June, 2014 4. Adopt Resolution 2014-031, Appointing Election Judges for the State Primary Election on August 12, 2014; (CR 2014-066) 5. Second Reading of Ordinance, Amending to Section 1200 of the Hopkins City Code; Sale, Consumption and Display of Alcohol Beverages; (Memo) 6. Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Rotary Club for July 19, 2014; (CR 2014-056) 7. Adopt Resolution 2014-030, Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Hopkins and Hennepin County for Participation in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant in FY 2015-2017; (CR 2014-065) 8. Approve Hennepin County Grant Agreement — Cottageville Park Improvements; (CR 2014-070) Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Cummings 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; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Cooperation Agreement with Met Council Ms. Elverum, Director of Economic Development and Planning, gave an overview of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Hopkins and the Metropolitan Council. The LRT project staff and City staff have negotiated a proposed Cooperative Agreement that outlines efforts to mitigate tax base loss, employment and redevelopment opportunity loss due to the preferred location for the SW LRT Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) in the City of Hopkins. Ms. Elverum summarized the primary conditions, terms and commitments of the agreement with Council. The City Attorney has reviewed the Agreement and addressed the Council regarding the changes, added statements, language and clarifications within the Agreement. There was Council discussion regarding the Blake Station access road and the 17th Avenue extension. Mr. Stadler, Public Works Director and Ms. Elverum addressed Council regarding the Blake Station access road, complete street plan and redevelopment potential. Staff will continue to work with the Met Council regarding the Blake Station area. Staff will work with the City of Minnetonka regarding maintenance of the 17I' Avenue extension if that occurs. Ms. Elverum discussed with Council that City staff has worked extensively with the SW LRT project staff on the Agreement and that the Agreement is legally binding because Hopkins has agreed to take the OMF. The City Attorney advised Council regarding the Agreement time frame and termination provision. There was Council discussion regarding the OMF and loss of tax base to the Hopkins community. Council would like the Metropolitan Council to build an OMF with character and quality in order to promote redevelopment in the surrounding properties. Council discussed the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds and the prospect of parking ramp construction and development near the Downtown Station. Staff commented that there is interest in the property. Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to approve the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Hopkins and the Metropolitan Council, and authorize its execution. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried. 2. Approve On -Sale Sunday Liquor Application for LTD Brewery, LLC. Located at 715 Mainstreet, Unit 5, Starting July 13, 2014; (CR 2014-069) Ms. Domeier, City Clerk, gave an overview of the On -Sale Sunday Liquor Application for LTD Brewery. The recent changes to State law and the adoption of Ordinance 2014-1072, qualifies LTD Brewery to obtain the license for Sunday sales. Ms. Domeier gave an overview of the hours permitted for Sunday sales and the license fee. The applicant has paid the license fee and the license would be effective starting July 13, 2014. Staff is recommending approval of the application for On -Sale Sunday Liquor sales. Mr. Blake Verdon, LTD business owner came forward and addressed Council. Mr. Verdon gave an overview of their business and with the pending approval they would be open on Sundays, 12-6 pm. Mr. Verdon discussed that food can be delivered or brought in from area restaurants and that they are still working on approvals with the State of Minnesota for growler sales. Mr. Verdon thanked the City of Hopkins for their support. Mayor Maxwell wished the LTD business owners continued success. Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to approve the On -Sale Sunday Liquor Application for LTD Brewery, LLC located at 715 Mainstreet, Unit 5, starting July 13, 2014. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, abstained; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried. 3. Adopt Resolution 2014-067, Approving Ordinances 14-1069 and Amending Various Sections of the Zoning Ordinance for First Reading; (CR 2014-067) Ms. Anderson, City Planner, gave an overview of sections of the zoning ordinance that needed to be updated. Ms. Anderson discussed the issue of consolidation of lots. In the past residents needed to replat if a home was straddling a lot line. The revision would allow the combining of lots to be an administrative procedure, saving residents time and money. The City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance. Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 14-32, approving Ordinances 14-1069 and amending various sections of the zoning ordinance for first 2 reading. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS No Council Meeting next week; the next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Mayor Maxwell wished everyone a safe 41' of July holiday. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Fred Mulvany, 106-181' Ave S, Hopkins came forward and addressed Council regarding assistance with refuse and recycle container pickups. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTEST: Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor 3