IV.2. Minutes of the March 21, 2017 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 7:46 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, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler.
The following updates were provided at the meeting:
Public Works
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Council Member Campbell commented that the stoplight at Excelsior Blvd. and 17
Ave was not working properly on Tuesday.
Council Member Halverson commented that a streetlight is out in the alley between
the Elks Lodge and Gallery Flats Apartments.
Public Works Director Stadler commented that the new Little Libraries have been
installed at Oakes and Valley Parks.
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There was discussion regarding the very heavy traffic at peak travel times on 11
Avenue South.
City Manager Mornson read an email from a resident thanking the City for playground
improvements in Valley Park.
Presumptive Civil Penalties
City Clerk Domeier discussed the staff report regarding comprehensive changes to the
Liquor Ordinance. Ms. Domeier has worked with the Police Department regarding the
proposed penalty matrix. Ms. Domeier discussed the proposed timeline and commented
that the fines and suspensions are similar to neighboring cities. Liquor License holders
would be informed about the proposed changes. There was Council discussion
regarding the consecutive day suspension. Ms. Domeier commented that the Judge
would make the final determination and the business has the option to appeal the
suspension. There was Council consensus to proceed with the proposed Presumptive
Civil Penalties.
There was discussion regarding the Sunday Liquor sales. Ms. Domeier commented that
the City does not have to make any changes before the law goes into effect on July 2,
2017.
City Council:
Council Member Gadd would be testifying at House Transportation Committee
regarding SouthWest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT).
Council Member Gadd will attend the League of Minnesota Cities meeting at the
State Capitol on Thursday, March 23, 2017.
There was discussion regarding recognition of Barb Westmoreland who is retiring
from the Hopkins School District in June. Council would like to recognize Ms.
Westmoreland at the June 6 City Council meeting.
Council Member Kuznia discussed a Park Valley resident’s complaint regarding a
traffic violation.
Mayor Cummings commented on the Sun Sailor article on the Caring Youth Awards
event.
Mayor Cummings will attend a meeting at the State Capitol regarding the SWLRT
and Bottineau Line.
Mayor Cummings attended the National League of Cities Conference. Mayor
Cummings is on the Human Development Committee.
Area Mayors and City Managers will be meeting on Wednesday with Hopkins School
District Superintendent John Schultz.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson provided the following updates:
Burnes Park bid opening will be on March 31.
Discussion of the bonding and public hearing process scheduled for May.
City Engineer Stanley will update the Council on the Blake Road Project at the April
Work Session.
An offer has been made to a candidate for Assistant City Engineer.
Dave Johnson retirement program will be on March 30 at Minnetonka City Hall.
Open house for the proposed Shady Oak Road development project will be on April
6 at Minnetonka City Hall
Staff will be meeting with the Hopkins Hockey Association, Hopkins School District
and Public Works regarding the Pavilion project. Staff will keep the Council updated.
Development update along the Blake Road corridor.
The application deadline for the Finance Director position is Friday. A few
applications have been received to date.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, seconded by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk