V.1. Approve Minutes of the October 21, 2014 City Council meeting
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 21, 2014 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 Beekman, Elverum, Domeier, Genellie, Harkess, Mornson,
Stadler, Vang and City Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. ADOPT AGENDA
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt the 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.
At this point in the meeting, the City Council moved onto the fourth item of the Agenda – Consent
Agenda.
III. PRESENTATION
1.Minnesota Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotan award to Jeremy Wolfsteller (nominated by
the Hopkins Area Jaycees)
Council Member Gadd gave an overview of the Young Minnesotan Award, which acknowledges the
contributions of young people who are devoted to improving their communities in Minnesota. Council
Member Gadd reviewed the mission of the Jaycees organization. Council Member Gadd introduced the
Award winner, Mr. Jeremy Wolfsteller. Mayor Maxwell and the Hopkins Jaycees President, Joel Blum,
presented the Minnesota Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotan Award to Mr. Wolfsteller. Mr.
Wolfsteller thanked the Hopkins Jaycees for the nomination and his family and friends for their support.
Mayor Maxwell congratulated Mr. Wolfsteller.
IV.CONSENT AGENDA
1.Approve Minutes of the October 7, 2014 Council Meeting
2.Approve Minutes of the October 7, 2014 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
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3.Approve Minutes of the October 14 Work Session
4. Second Reading: Approve Ordinance Amending Section 345 of the Hopkins City Code; Absentee
Ballot Board; (Memo)
5.Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Section 905 of the Hopkins City Code; Fire Prevention Code;
(Memo)
6.Second Reading: Zoning Amendment – Landfill; (Memo)
7.Amendment to PUD/Development Agreement - Mokabaka, LLC; (CR 2014-121)
8.Resolution Recognizing the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA); (Memo)
9.Approve Resolution 204-068, Approving the Use of Hennepin County Environmental Response Fun
for the Oxford Apartments Project; (CR 2014-118)
10.Adopt Resolution 2014-064, Accepting Improvements and Authorizing Final Payment, 2013 Street
and Utility Improvements, City Project 2012-10; (CR 2014-117)
11.Adopt Resolution 2014-069, Approving Cooperative Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District, City Project 2014-16; (CR 2014-119)
Council Member Halverson 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; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
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V.NEW BUSINESS
1.Award Bid on Refunded 2007A and 2007B Bonds; (CR 2014-123)
Ms. Harkess, Finance Director and Mr. Jason Aarsvold, Ehlers Financial Advisor gave an overview of the
General Obligation Refunding Bond sale. Mr. Aarsvold commented that the bids came in lower than
expected at 1.53%. This will provide significant savings for the City over the life of the bonds.
Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the AA+ bond rating assigned by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services.
The bond rating reflects the City’s governance, financial structure, Financial Management Plan and
economic stability of City. Mr. Aarsvold commented that city staff does a good job preparing for the
rating call. The Council thanked the Finance Department for their hard work.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-070 awarding the sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B, in the
original aggregate principal amount of $6,345,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their
execution and delivery; and providing for their payment. 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.
2.Cooperative Agreement for the Master Development Strategy of the Blake Road Station Area; (CR
2014-122)
Ms. Elverum, Director of Economic Development and Planning, gave an overview of the vision to
enhance the Blake Road corridor. Ms. Walker, representing Hennepin County, gave an overview of the
Southwest LRT Community Works program. The Program focuses on the Light Rail Transit investment
and maximizing the benefits for the community to connect people to jobs, housing, shopping and fun. Ms.
Walker gave an overview of the Blake Road Transitional Station Area Action Plan (TSAAP). Ms.
Elverum reviewed the recommendations for the Blake Road corridor including enhanced green and open
spaces, redevelopment opportunities and streetscape improvements. Ms. Elverum discussed the
implementation strategies and progress in Cottageville Park, redevelopment opportunities, zoning,
housing gaps and the City’s vision for the area including housing, office and neighborhood-serving retail.
Mr. James Wisker, representing the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), gave an overview of
land use changes, objectives, benefit of area partnerships, the Cold Storage purchase and planning status,
goals of the site, future storm water improvements, site and demolition planning and creek restoration and
community trails initiative.
Ms. Elverum gave an overview of the Master Development Strategy, goals of the Cooperative Agreement
and community engagement. The City Attorney has reviewed the revised agreement and staff is
recommending approval with the condition that the City Attorney make final changes.
There was Council discussion regarding the trail connections and that the Blake Road Station is one of
four Master Development Strategies out of the seventeen proposed stations. Council complimented the
cooperative effort of the project.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to approve the
Cooperative Agreement for the Master Development Strategy of the Blake Road Station Area. 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.
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3.First Reading: Approve Ordinance Amending Section 610 of the Hopkins City Code; Swimming
Pools; (CR 2014-099)
Ms. Domeier, City Clerk, gave an overview of the Hopkins City Code repealing Section 610 to remove
provisions related to swimming pools. Hennepin County’s Public Health Department performs all
inspections and licensing of public swimming pools. The City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance and
the second reading is scheduled for November 5, 2014.
There was Council discussion regarding notification to existing swimming pools regarding inspections
and licensing. Staff will follow up and keep Council updated.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt for first
reading Ordinance 2014-1079, repealing Section 610 of the Hopkins City Code – Swimming Pools.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.
4.First Reading: Approve Ordinance Amending Section 925 of the Hopkins City Code; Domestic
Animals; (CR 2014-120)
Ms. Domeier gave an overview of the Hopkins City Code amending Section 925 in regards to Domestic
Animals. Ms. Domeier reviewed the changes in procedures, definitions and language added and deleted.
The City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance.
There was Council discussion regarding dog license renewal notices and online application. Staff will
investigate regarding the online application. The City Attorney advised the Council that the ordinance
should read Animal Control Authority and advised the Council to approve for first reading with the
change noted.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to approve Ordinance
2014-1082 for first reading with designated change noted. 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.
5.Approve Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program – Joint Powers Agreement with St. Paul
Port Authority; (CR 2014-053)
Mr. Addison Vang, Economic Development Intern, gave an overview of the PACE program, a financing
option supporting clean energy efficient and Renewable energy improvements for businesses, non-profits,
religious institutions and Residential multi-unit properties. The PACE Program will allow the City to
bond for revenue to loan to property owners to make energy improvements to their properties. The loans
are paid back through special assessments. The agreement allows the St. Paul Port Authority to manage
the program and it is a low risk option to support energy and green improvements for area property
owners.
There was Council discussion regarding the application procedure, building permits and promotion of the
program. Mr. Vang commented that property owners apply online through the St. Paul Port Authority and
are required to get the proper City building permits. Staff has reviewed the loan application. Staff is
working on public information regarding the PACE program.
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The City Attorney advised the Council regarding a typographical error that should state Hennepin County
and advised the Council to approve the agreement with the change noted.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to approve the
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) With the St. Paul Port Authority to administer and manage the Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program with the change notedA poll of the vote was as follows:
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Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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November 4 is Election Day
Mr. Mornson complimented city staff for their commitment to citizen engagement events in Hopkins.
The Southwest Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event is Thursday, October 23, 7 pm at the St. Louis Park
American Legion.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were no comments.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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ATTEST:
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Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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