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01-03-2017 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 3, 2017 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:02 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 Planner Lindahl, City Attorney Riggs and Public Works Director Stadler. ADOPT AGENDA Mayor Cummings commented that the new business presentation is off the agenda. Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell. Motion to Adopt Agenda as amended. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS 111.1. Proclamation for Mary Raabe Day Mayor Cummings gave an overview of Mary Raabe's family history and volunteer accompiishments in the community. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Cummings thanked Ms. Raabe for her contributions to the Hopkins Historica� Society and declared January 4, 2017 as Mary Raabe Day in the City of Hopkins. CONSENT AGENDA Planning and Development Director Elverum discussed the Public Art Advisory Committee members and role to review public art activities in Hopkins. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the December 20, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the December 20, 2016 City Council Work Session following Regular 3. Meeting Proceedings 4. Designation of Official Newspaper for 2017; (CR2017-001) 5. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2017; (CR2017-002) 6. Approve Tobacco License Application for Lee Liquor LLC dba Hopkins Liquor; (CR2017-003) 7. Authorize Out-of-State Travel; (CR2017-004) 8. Authorize Disabled Parking Zone 123 8th Avenue North; (CR2017-009) 9. Appointments to the Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee; (CR2017-007) HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 3, 2017 10. Ratify Checks Issued in December 2016; (Memo) 11.Second Reading for Ordinance 2016-1118 Regarding the Regulation of Pawnshops, Currency Exchanges and Coin Dealerships; (Memo) Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell. Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VII.1. Site Plan and Fence Setback Variance for the Southwest LRT: OMF; (CR2077-008) City Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the property location and site plan for the Southwest LRT Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF). Mr. Lindahl commented that the site plan is consistent with the plan that Council reviewed in the past. The Zoning & Planning Commission has reviewed the application and held a public hearing. Ms. Lisa Moe, Stuart Companies, addressed the Commission regarding concerns of exterior lighting and noise. Mr. Lindahl outlined the subdivision and right-of-way applications that would come before Council at a later date. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of site plan details including land use, zoning, building standards, parking lots, landscaping, pedestrian circulation and exterior lighting. Mr. Lindahl commented that staff continues to work with the SW LRT Project Office regarding exterior lighting overspill that is in excess of City standards. Mr. Lindahl discussed the exterior building materials and fence variance. The fence provides site security and protection for pedestrians but does not meet the front yard set back standards for industrial areas. Mr. Lindahl reviewed the mitigation standards forenhanced fencing in exchange forthe reduced set back. Mr. Lindahl reviewed the amended condition to the application. The City Attorney has reviewed the application and staff is recommending approval. Mayor Cummings asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Council regarding the application. Ms. Lisa Moe, CEO Stuart Companies, came forward and highlighted concerns regarding lights, vibrations and track noise affecting their properties. SW LRT Project Office representatives, Mr. Tats Tanaka and Mr. Ryan Kronzer explained the maintenance of trains is mostly done indoors, rail lubricators are used to mitigate sound and train headlights are angled downwards to minimize impacts. Mayor Cummings commented on the importance of communication to satisfy the project, residents and business owners. Mayor Cummings asked about the number of employees, maintenance schedules, size of the site and construction schedule. Mr. Tanaka commented that there would be approximately 40-60 employees with 109 parking spaces. Mr. Kronzer explained that the trains are washed when they come into the OMF site to minimize train traffic. Mr. Tanaka gave an overview of the OMF construction timetable with completion scheduled for 2020. The 15-acre OMF site is smaller than the current Hiawatha OMF site. Council Member Kuznia asked about the zero set back and storm water management. Mr. Lindahl commented that the zero set back is located within the property line. Mr. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 3, 2017 Tanaka commented that accommodations for storm water have been incorporated into the design. Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia. Motion to adopt City Council Resolution 2017- 001, approving the site plan for the Southwest Light Rail Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility, subject to the conditions as amended. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion to adopt City Council Resolution 2017- 002, approving a fence setback variance for the Southwest Light Rail Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility subject to the conditions. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. V11.2. Subordinate Funding Agreement 05 — Southwest LRT; (CR2017-005) Planning and Development Director Elverum gave an overview of the staff report regarding the agreement for $30,000 in funding support for the stairway portion of the Blake Road Regional Trail underpass. Ms. Elverum outlined the payment schedule and funding source. Mayor Cummings asked about the obligation if the SW LRT project would not happen. Ms. Elverum commented that by the time the stairway work would commence the project would have full funding. Council Member Gadd commented on the commitment of many partners to make the project come together. Motion by Halverson. Second by Kuznia. Motion to approve Subordinate Funding Agreement (SFA 05) between the City of Hopkins and the Metropolitan Council. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. VI1.3 Subordinate Funding Agreement O6 — Southwest LRT; (CR2017-006) Planning and Development Director Elverum discussed the funding agreement for $500,000 from the City of Hopkins that demonstrates the local support for the SW LRT project. Ms. Elverum outlined the payment schedule and funding source. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 3, 2017 Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell. Motion to Approve Subordinate Funding Agreement (SFA 06) between the City of Hopkins and the Metropolitan Council. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS • The Nine Mile Creek bridge replacement project and Highway 169 road closure between Bren Rd. and 7th St. begins Jan. 10. • 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. 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 7:50 p.m. OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns. ATTEST: ���i ( �.,w�-� � RespectFully Submitted, Debbie Vold �, T i; ���-�I �L � �=' 1 Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk