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11-01-2016 Work Session after City Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 1, 2016 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. Council Members and staff present at meeting included the following: x Mayor Cummings x City Manager Mornson x Council Member Kuznia x Asst. City Manager Lenz x Council Member Halverson x Public Works Director Stadler x Council Member Gadd x Council Member Campbell The following updates were provided at the meeting: Public Works Public Works Director Stadler gave an update on the Burnes Park redevelopment public information meeting. Mr. Stadler commented that Zion Lutheran Church supports the park project and staff will continue to work with the church regarding Sunday morning parking. Mr. Stadler commented that a Park Ridge resident gave some feedback regarding the project and staff will communicate with the resident. Hopkins resident, Judy Johnson called Mr. Stadler regarding development of pickleball courts at Burnes Park. There was Council discussion regarding the usage of the courts. Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the project timetable and next phase. The next public meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 15 to discuss the design development. The construction documents will be on the City Council agenda in late December or January. There was discussion regarding the play safety surface. Staff is continuing to evaluate play surfaces and costs. Mayor Cummings asked about the disruption to the park during construction and a secondary market for the used play equipment. Mr. Stadler commented that the construction will be phased and that he will check with the contractor regarding reuse of the play equipment. Mr. Stadler commented that there would be a public meeting on November 10 regarding the redevelopment of Hilltop and Maetzold Parks. Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the park updates. Before and after photos of the redevelopment to Hopkins Parks will be ready for the State of the City event. Mayor Cummings commented that the City of Hopkins is proud of our parks. Administration Assistant City Manager Lenz presented an overview of the pros and cons regarding bee colonies within the city. Ms. Lenz commented that bee keeping is currently not permitted. Ms. Lenz explained that the pros include health and economic benefits, healthier bees, educational opportunities and establishment of bee keeping regulations. The cons include potential stings, allergic reactions, small Hopkins yards for the placement of a bee colony, potential nuisance, improperly maintained hives and swarming. Ms. Lenz commented that there has not been a demand for bee keeping in the City. Staff is recommending that due to our dense community that the city not allow bee keeping at this time. Ms. Lenz explained that an alternative would be to license bee keeping in certain zoning districts or on commercial rooftops. Mayor Cummings commented on the good information and that it is important to be proactive. Council discussed possible options for hive locations, limited number of bee colonies, inspection requirement, neighborhood notification and yearly application fees. Ms. Lenz researched other community's ordinances and commented that a pollinator friendly ordinance has a more positive effect on bee colonies by increasing plantings. At this time staff will not go any further with bee keeping regulations. City Council: • Council Member Campbell gave an update on the Highway 169 Mobility meeting regarding bus routes, transit stops and HOV lane study. • Council Member Gadd will be attending the SWLRT Corridor Management Committee meeting on Wednesday and will update the Council. • Council Member Kuznia commented that a resident suggested that the Wetterling Foundation present a program at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. • Mayor Cummings and City Manager Mornson met with members of the Hopkins School District and area city managers and mayors. • Mayor Cummings judged an anti-bullying poster contest. • Mayor Cummings commented that the annual meeting of the Hopkins Historical Society was well attended. The Historical Society would like to set up a tour of the Albert Pike Lodge for the City Council. • Mayor Cummings met with metro cities regarding housing along the SWLRT. • The "Is White Privilege Real or Imagined?" discussion on October 24th was well attended. • Mayor Cummings attended the SCIP meeting. The school district received a grant to examine gaps in resources in Hopkins and Minnetonka. • The Hopkins Civic groups are meeting on Thursday morning. • Hennepin Theatre Trust will be offering Hopkins Center for the Arts guidance regarding financial needs. • Mayor Cummings discussed the upcoming National League of Cities Conference. • There was Council discussion regarding how the Hopkins City Council would handle a difficult racial issue if a situation occurred in the city. The City Manager and Mayor will be meeting with Chief Johnson to discuss the issue and staff will update the Council. Administration: • City Manager Mornson commented that the Hopkins Historical Society received a grant to conduct a feasibility study. • The City Employee Recognition event is Wednesday at 11:30 am. • Notices to twenty-two commercial properties were sent out regarding the increase in sewer and water rates. • Staff and Council are invited to attend a speaker regarding leadership on December 15. • The Hopkins Fire Department will conduct a training exercise on Thursday, November 3 at the vacant duplexes near Cottageville Park. The duplexes will be demolished by the end of November. • Mr. Mornson commented that the SWLRT OMF site plan will be on the December City Council agenda. • Two new businesses are opening on Mainstreet. • Community Development interns will be presenting a store front improvement report to the City Council. • There will be an amendment to the development agreement with Doran Properties. • The Hopkins Police will issue a press release regarding dog poisonings in the Avenues neighborhood. • There was discussion regarding the hit and run incident. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Campbell, seconded by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: pe Molly 'ummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk