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09-01-2015 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order with Council Members Halverson, Cummings, Gadd and Kuznia attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Planner Anderson, Planning and Development Director Elverum, Finance Director Harkess, City Attorney Landsman, Public Works Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Halverson. Second by Cummings. Motion to Adopt Agenda. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd,Kuznia. Nays: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Gadd. Second by Cummings. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the August 3, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the August 3, 2015 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 3. Ratify Checks Issued in August 2015 Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd,Kuznia. Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VI. 1. Rezoning — 10th Avenue South; (CR2015-090) City Planner Anderson gave an overview of the 10th Avenue South rezoning. The area was overlooked during a previous survey. In an effort to preserve single family and two-family homes and make the area conforming, staff and the Zoning and Planning Commission is recommending approval of the Ordinance. Hearing notices were sent out to the affected properties and the response has been positive by area property owners. The City Attorney has reviewed the Ordinance. There was Council discussion regarding the lot sizes. Ms. Anderson explained that that all the lot sizes conform to the R-1-A zoning allowing single-family homes and duplexes. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion to adopt Resolution 15-58, approving of Ordinance 15-1098, rezoning 10th Avenue South from R-2, Low Density Multiple Family and R-3, Medium Density Multiple Family, HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 to R-1-A, Single and Two-Family High Density for first reading. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia Nays: None. Motion carried. VI. 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment- 10th Avenue South; (CR2015-091) City Planner Anderson gave an overview of the changes in the Compre•ensive Plan in conjunction with the rezoning of 10th Avenue South. Ms. Anderson ex)lained that the Metropolitan Council needs to approve the amendment to the Compreh-nsive Plan. Motion by Cummings. Second by Gadd. Motion to adopt Resolution 15-59, approving a Comprehensive 'lan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd.Kuznia Nays: None. Motion carried. VI. 3. PUD Agreement- Project for Pride in Living (CR2015-047) City Planner Anderson gave an overview of the Project for Pride in Liv ng (PPL) development, site plan and PUD agreement. The City Attorney has reviewed the agrement. PPL representatives came forward to update the Council on the project, funding, construction timetable, housing units and apartment design. Public Works Director tadler updated the Council on the alley improvement portion of the project. There was Council discussion regarding the number of studio units and community space. The PPL representatives commented that the studio units will be dedicatedtpa homeless housing, that the project has added green space and that the community room will be available for use by neighborhood groups. There was discussion about the possibility if the roject would not happen. The PPL representatives commented that they have confidence that the roject will be completed. The City Attorney explained the obligations in the PUD agr ement and will review with the PPL attorneys the provision allowing the City to seek another eveloper if the project does not happen. Motion by Halverson. Second by Cummings. Motion to approve the Planned Unit Development(PUD) Agree ent between the city of Hopkins and Project for Pride in Living (PPL)with the provision hat the Attorney's work together if something dire happens. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia Nays: None. Motion carried. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 VI. 4. Approve Interagency Agreement with Hopkins School District and Metropolitan Council, City Project 2015-15. City Engineer Stanley gave an overview of the proposed project area and construction of an additional bus stop for Route 615. Mr. Stanley reviewed the project partners, funding, project timetable and commented that the City Attorney and City and Hopkins School District staff have reviewed the agreement. Mr. Stanley gave an overview of the covered bus shelter, sidewalk network and road improvements for the bus stop. Mr. Stanley explained that the Hopkins School District has received requests from users for improved walk-ability and a shelter at the bus stop. Staff will continue to review the project before the final design. There was Council discussion about maintenance of the bus stop. Mr. Stanley explained that the Hopkins School District is responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk, the Metropolitan Council maintains the bus stop structure and the City maintains the street and crosswalk. Council asked that staff involve the Police Department regarding safety issues of the plan. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-061, approving Interagency Agreement with the Hopkins School District and Metropolitan Council, City Project 2015-15. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia Nays: None. Motion carried. VI. 5. Set the 2016 Preliminary Levy and Budget Finance Director Harkess presented the 2016 Preliminary Levy and Budget. Ms. Harkess reviewed the next step in budget process, Truth in Taxation process, recommended budget meeting date of Tuesday, December 1, legislative changes and the City planning process. Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the 2016 proposed General Fund Budget that includes additional staffing in the Police Department and Fire Department. Ms. Harkess presented an overview of the Financial Management Plan(FMP), a multi-year fiscal plan for all tax-supported funds. Ms. Harkess explained that the 2016 levy is in line with FMP. Ms. Harkess gave an overview of budget impacts, expenditures, revenues and the proposed preliminary levy. The estimated tax impact to an average Hopkins home is $40 per year. Ms. Harkess explained that staff also did an analysis of the tax levy impact on a range of home values in Hopkins. Ms. Harkess reviewed the next steps in the budget process with the final approved levy and budget due to Hennepin County before December 29, 2015. There was Council discussion regarding the benefits of a bond rating increase, union agreements and the levy limit. Ms. Harkess explained that the bond rating affects interest rate and makes for a more competitive bond sale. Staff will ask Ehlers and Associates, Inc. to provide a history of bond rates in relation to bond sales. Ms. Harkess explained that the union contracts are retroactive but the dollar amounts are factored into the budget and that once the levy is set it can go down but not up. Ms. Harkess explained that residents can contact the Finance Department to review the preliminary budget and the budget presentation is available on the city website. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Motion by Cummings. Second by Gadd. Motion to approve Resolution 2015-060 approving proposed 20116 tax levy, debt service levies at levels under those required in the bond covenants, proposed 2016 general fund budget, and setting budget meeting dates. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia Nays: None. Motion carried. VI.6. Award of Bid Nine Mile Cove Emergency Access Road Upgr de (CR2015-094) Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the Nine Mile Cov Emergency Access Road upgrades. Mr. Stadler explained that road has deteriorated and the upgr de has been discussed with the Nine Mile Cove Homeowners Association. The Nine Mile Co+e Homeowners Association will pay for 46% of the project costs with the City paying the balance. Mr. Stadler reviewed the project area, project materials and timetable beginning in he fall of 2015. There was Council discussion regarding access to the area, life expecta cy of the materials and neighbor notification. Mr. Stadler commented that the access road is g ted and expects the materials will be very long lasting and that staff will periodically monit r the area. Mr. Stadler commented that the neighboring unit and the Homeowner Association as seen the plans. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion that Council award a contract to Minger Construction in he amount of$88,528.80 for construction of improvements to the Nine Mile cove emergen y access road, city project 2015-012. Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia Nays: None.Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS • City Manager Morrison commented that the Nine Mile Cove Homeowners Association expressed appreciation for the emergency access road upgrade proj:ct. • Community Bike Ride, part of the Active Living Grant, will be on aturday, September 19, 9:30 am beginning at the Hopkins Depot Coffeehouse. • The 2nd Annual Hopkins Royal Triathlon is on Saturday, Septembe 5 at Shady Oak Beach. • Council Member Gadd commented that the Beyond the Yellow Rib on Benefit Concert has been cancelled but there are plans for the event in 2016. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Halverson, second by Cummings, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:07 p.m. OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold COUN. 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