IV.1. Minutes of the August 1, 2016 Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 1, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street
South, Hopkins.
Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd
and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier,
Planning and Development Director Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney
Riggs, and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Kuznia. by Gadd.
Motion
to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Oath of Office – New Park Board Member Fozia Ali
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to incoming Park Board member Fozia Ali. Ms.
Ali thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Hopkins. On behalf of the City
Council, Mayor Cummings welcomed Ms. Ali.
CONSENT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Halverson. by Campbell.
Motion
to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1.Minutes of the July 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Proceedings
2.Minutes of the July 12, 2016 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
3.Minutes of the July 19, 2016 Work Session Proceedings
4.Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – St. Gabriel the Archangel Church
5.Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC (CR2016-074)
6.Ratify Checks issued in July, 2016
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. First Reading: Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings
Director of Economic Development & Planning Elverum gave an overview of temporary Health
Care Dwelling Units and background of the MN State Statute. Ms. Elverum commented that the
Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed the Legislation and has unanimously recommended
that the City opt out of the statute. There were no public comments at the meeting. Ms. Elverum
gave an overview of the State standards for the dwellings. The City Attorney commented that
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the dwellings do not meet normal building code within the City of Hopkins. Ms. Elverum
discussed the reasons why staff recommends that the City opt out and commented that most
cities are opting out of the legislation.
Council discussed their concerns that it preempts local zoning ordinances and challenges of the
Legislation. Mayor Cummings commented that the City Attorney, staff and Council had
reviewed the legislation. City Attorney Riggs commented that the date on the second reading
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should be amended to read August 16.
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Kuznia.
Motion
to Approve Resolution 2016-52, approving an Ordinance 2016-1113 opting-out
of the requirements of Minnesota Statute, Section 462.3593, related to temporary family
health care dwellings.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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 7:19 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Ms. Jill Lawrence came forward and discussed the Augustana Dementia Initiative to bring
awareness to the Hopkins community regarding the disease. Ms. Lawrence discussed an
upcoming movie event and fundraising opportunities at the Hopkins Elks Ribfest on August 20
and the Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Target Field on September 17.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk