2015-039 Establishing a Sidewalk Cafe Program CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2015-039
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
ESTABLISHING A SIDEWALK CAFÉ PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated initiating a Sidewalk Café program. The
Sidewalk Café program allows certain food establishment businesses to utilize the adjacent
sidewalk and street parking areas for outdoor seating (the "Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Program will attract the attention of pedestrians and increase their stay
at the participating businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Program will foster a creative and innovative spirit that furthers the
identity of the area as an art destination in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Program will be aesthetically pleasing and a nontraditional setting that
will provide an additional option where pedestrians are able to relax, enjoy and interact with their
fellow community members; and
WHEREAS, by repurposing City sidewalks and on-street parking spaces into outdoor
seating addresses the need for additional public space within in the City, promoting and
reinventing new views on the urban landscape; and
WHEREAS, Outdoor seating encourages more pedestrian activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered this matter at it meeting of April 21, 2015
receiving information, a report and other information from City staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins,
as follows:
1. The City Council adopts the Program establishing the Sidewalk Café program,
EXHIBIT A
[Sidewalk Café Policy]
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EXHIBIT B
[Sidewalk Café Permit]
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subject to the Sidewalk Café Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A(the "Policy").
2. City staff shall have the authority to administer the Policy including, but not limited
to, reviewing and approving applications and site plans.
3. The application fee shall be set by separate resolution of the City Council.
4. The City Council approves the Sidewalk Café Permit attached hereto as Exhibit B, as
the form to be utilized to permit approved businesses use of adjacent sidewalk and
parking spaces for the Program (the "Permit"). The City Manager is authorized to
execute the Permit on behalf of the City. Any significant changes to the Sidewalk
Café Permit or conditions of its approval will require review and approval by the City
Council.
Adopted by the City Council of Hopkins, Minnesota,this 21St day of April, 2015.
By:
Euge J. 1�Qa
g xwell, Mayor
Attest:
ARAVV
Amy D omeier, City Clerk
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