IV.1. Minutes of the December 20, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 20, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 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, Police Chief Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, City Engineer Stanley and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Cummings announced that there was one change to the agenda. The new business
presentation has been postponed until January 3, 2017.
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Campbell.
Motion
to Adopt Agenda as amended.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Cops N Kids Shopping Donations
Police Chief Johnson gave an overview of the Cops N’ Kids Shopping event. Chief Johnson
thanked the community partners and acknowledged the financial donation from Hopkins JCI.
Officers Jessica Thomas and Stephanie Dressen presented a program about the shopping
event and explained how the how students are selected and the requirements for participation in
program. JCI Hopkins came forward to present a check in the amount of $3000 to the Cops N’
Kids shopping program. Mayor Cummings thanked the Police Department and the community
partners for making the Cops N’ Kids Shopping event happen.
CONSENT AGENDA
Planning and Development Director Elverum gave an overview of the Center for Energy and the
Environment Home Energy enhanced visits available to Hopkins residents for $50 per visit and
the City contributes $50 per visit. Mayor Cummings commented on the benefits of the program.
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Kuznia.
Motion
to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the December 6, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the December 6, 2016 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the December 13, 2016 City Council Work Session Proceedings
4. Proposed Fee Adjustments in Chapter 10 of the City Code; (CR2016-130)
5. Approval of State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement and Court Data Services
6. Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement; (CR2016-126)
7. Center for Energy and the Environment Home Energy Squad Enhanced Visits
Contract Agreement; (CR2016-129)
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Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII. 1. Resolution Approving On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses for Nachos Mexican
Grill LLC dba Nachos Mexican Grill Inc.; (CR2016-122)
City Clerk Domeier gave an overview of the staff report explaining that the Police Department
found no reason to deny the liquor license and that the license holder would be required to
attend liquor control training and be subject to compliance checks, as well as State certification
and building and fire inspections before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Mayor Cummings welcomed the owners of Nachos Mexican Grill to Hopkins Mainstreet.
MotionSecond
by Kuznia. by Campbell.
Motion
to grant On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses to Nachos Mexican Grill
LLC dba Nachos Mexican Grill Inc. by adopting Resolution 2016-081 a Resolution
Approving an On-Sale Wine and 3.2 % Malt Liquor Licenses
to Nachos Mexican Grill LLC dba Nachos Mexican Grill Inc.
Ayes:
Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
NaysMotion carried.
: None.
VII.2. Approve Final Plans and Order Bids 2017 Street and Utility Improvements City
Project 2016-10; (CR2016-127)
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Mike Waltman, Bolton and
Menk, Inc. City Engineer Stanley gave an overview of the 2017 Street and Utility Improvements
project, outlining the proposed improvements and key issues. Mr. Waltman gave an overview of
the project location and scope of the improvements. Mr. Waltman explained that street widths
were adjusted based on input from Public Works and the neighborhood. Mr. Waltman explained
that the Three Rivers Park District would fund the trail improvements.
Mr. Stanley discussed the need for the proposed additional work items including sanitary sewer
work, sewer pipe lining, manhole sealing, drainage, sidewalk and alley repairs. Mr. Stanley
explained that additional items would increase the budget by approximately $450,000. Mr.
Stanley gave an overview of the funding sources, budget and project schedule.
Council Member Campbell asked about the Blake Road construction project. Mr. Stanley
explained that Hennepin County would partner in funding the street patch and that the project
would have a 3-week impact but traffic flow would be maintained.
Council Member Kuznia commented that he appreciates that Public Works and neighborhood
concerns were taken into account.
Mayor Cummings commented on the large size of the 2017 street project and the importance of
communication with those affected by the project. Mayor Cummings asked about the anticipated
number of bids. Mr. Waltman commented that they hope to receive 5-10 bids.
MotionSecond
by Kuznia. by Halverson.
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Motion
to Approve Resolution No. 2016-083, Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 2017 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 2016-10.
Ayes:
Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
NaysMotion carried.
: None.
VII.3. Interim Ordinance Regarding the Regulation of Pawnshops, Currency Exchanges
and Coin Dealerships; (CR2016-128)
Planning and Development Director Elverum gave an overview of the staff report and explained
that the moratorium would allow city staff time to study and understand the impacts. The
Ordinance was drafted by the City Attorney and the second reading is scheduled for the
January 3 Council Agenda.
Council Member Gadd asked about the length of the moratorium. Ms. Elverum commented that
the planning staff and the Zoning and Planning Commission could have up to one year before
bringing it back to Council.
MotionSecond
by Campbell. by Gadd.
Motion
to Approve Resolution No. 2016-084, approving Interim Ordinance 2016-1118,
regarding the regulation of pawnshops, currency exchanges and coin dealerships.
Ayes:
Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
NaysMotion carried.
: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2016 and Monday, January 2, 2017.
The next City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Taste of Hopkins and State of the City Event at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111
Mainstreet: Thursday, January 26, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Cummings wished everyone Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk