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IV.3. Minutes of the March 8, 2016 Work Session Proceedings HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS MARCH 8, 2016 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Raspberry Room at City Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Pro Tem Halverson called the meeting to order with Council Members Campbell, Gadd and Kuznia attending. Mayor Cummings was absent. Staff present included Assistant City Manager Genellie, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum, Community Development Coordinator Beekman, City Planner Lindahl and Solid Waste Coordinator Hove and Public Works Director Stadler. BRCC UPDATE Lisa Walker, Ann Buech and Peg Keenen were present on behalf of the BRCC. Ms. Buech provided a presentation with information about the history of the BRCC and its current activities. The Council Members and City Manager will be added to the email list to find out about the upcoming events. Discussion was held about the activities offered and the coordination, the community garden, relationships built and the community feeling in the corridor. Mayor Pro Tem Halverson questioned the future of the BRCC. Ms. Buech was excited to continue bringing the residents and partners together. Ms. Keenan talked about the funding for the BRCC. Ms. Walker talked about the connection between the school district and the BRCC. Community Development Coordinator Beekman concurred with Ms. Walker about the relationship benefits with the residents for the PPL and Cottageville Park projects. Council Member Gadd questioned if crime was still a concern in the neighborhood. Ms. Buech stated that the crime level has changed. She talked about her experience partnering with the Hopkins Police Department. Development Director Elverum encouraged the BRCC residents to join the Citizen Academy. DISCUSS THE RENEWAL OF HOPKINS RECYCLING CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT; STADLER Solid Waste Coordinator Hove provided a summary of the staff report. Ms. Hove noted that an updated sticker program will be coming soon. She will also be requesting that Waste Management provide the City notice when a cart is tagged. Brief discussion was held about the recycling of items. The item will be considered by the City Council at the March 15, 2016 City Council Meeting. Ms. Hove also provided an update about organics recycling program and will report back later this summer. Ms. Hove also started the dialog about the possibility of a polystyrene ban in Hopkins. Updates will be provided as the research develops. The City Council supported starting the conversation. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING REHAB PROJECT FUNDING Public Works Director Stadler provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held about the in-ground vehicle lift, the General Fund reserves and funding sources. The item will be considered by the City Council at the March 15, 2016 City Council Meeting. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS MARCH 8, 2016 Public Works Director Steve Stadler also provided an update on the bids received for the Cottageville Park Pavilion project. The item will be considered by the City Council at the March 15, 2016 City Council Meeting. ECONOMIC DEVELPOMENT STRATEGIC PLAN Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum and Community Development Coordinator Beekman provided a presentation on the proposed elements of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City Council supported the proposed meeting format. Council Member Gadd questioned if the City Council is ready to see a goal that may be different than expected. Ms. Elverum talked about having an overarching goal. Mayor Pro Tem Halverson asked a question about the proposed plan not including all Hopkins businesses. Discussion was held about the options for moving the plan process to different areas of Hopkins. City Planner Lindahl talked about the economic development component of the comprehensive plan. Discussion was also held about a business improvement district. 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE PROCESS City Planner Lindahl provided a presentation on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Process. Council Member Gadd had a question about the process for reviewing area plans. Mr. Lindahl explained the six month process is focused on broader regional issues. Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum explained the plan for using a consultant for some components. LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of the staff report and requested feedback on the proposed licensing. The City Council was comfortable moving forward with the request. Discussion was held regarding changes to the City Code and Zoning Code for the restaurant definition. It was also noted that these types of social businesses are becoming more popular and the City Council was excited to bring the use to Mainstreet. OTHER  Council Member Gadd provided an updates on the Racial Equity Cohort Election Official th meeting scheduled for March 9; and a letter received about a home renovation on 8 Avenue.  Council Member Kuznia shared that he attended the March 7 Gears Meeting; provided concerns on the traffic on Blake Road North; and stated he sent a Letter to the Editor regarding light rail.  Council Member Campbell shared a concern received about the City’s water quality and the work that City Manager Mornson and Public Works Director Stadler did to respond to the concern.  Mayor Pro Tem Halverson had a question about a recent liquor license violation. Staff said that they would get back to the Council clarifying what the penalty will be. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS MARCH 8, 2016 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Kuznia, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:24 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk ATTEST: ________________________________ Molly Cummings, Mayor ________________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk