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04-18-2017 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2077 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Cummings called the meeting to orderwith Council Members Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Planning and Development Director Elverum, Finance Director Harkess, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Fire Chief Specken. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell. Motion to Adopt Agenda. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATION 111.1. World's Largest Raspberry Update Dr. Peterson of Hopkins Health and Wellness gave an update on the artist, design and dimensions of the World's Largest Raspberry sculpture. The sculpture will be located on private property, secured into pavement with footings and will cost $55,000 and have annual maintenance costs of approximately $1,000-2,000 per year. A private party is funding the sculpture and the proceeds from the Hopkins Running of the Bulls event would be used to offset costs. Surplus funds from the event would be donated to area non-profits. Representatives from LTD Brewing gave an overview of the Hopkins Running of the Bulls event scheduled on Saturday, July 8. The event will be part of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival and will include an opening ceremony, a 1 K run down Mainstreet, prizes and awards. The event is a non-competitive, safe, family-oriented event created to generate excitement for the Hopkins community. The World's Largest Raspberry sculpture will be presented at the Hopkins Raspberry parade and the official unveiling is scheduled for August 5. A Board comprised of area businesses and civic organizations participated in the event organization. There was discussion about the Running of the Puppies portion of the event, an adoption opportunity with Underdog Rescue. To sign up or volunteer for the event visit www.hopkinsrunninqofthebulls.com. Use the code first500 for $10 off the cost of registration. 111.2. Hopkins Fire Department 2016 Annual Report Fire Chief Specken gave an overview of the Hopkins Fire Department 2016 Annual Report. Chief Specken discussed call statistics, Duty Crew hours, fire incidents, fire loss by property and mutual aid given and received. Fire Chief Specken commented that there was an increase of 100 calls from 2015 and that 75% of the Duty Crew calls are medicals. The Hopkins Fire Department average response time is 4.2 minutes. The Fire Department has provided 800 hours of public education and the Chemical Assessment HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 Team (CAT) is one of the busiest in the state as it covers most of the metro area. Chief Specken reviewed the 2017 goals including recruitment and retention efforts, updates to the Emergency Operations Plan, training and mentoring of inembers to take Command Staff Positions and the addition of inental health and PTSD programs. Chief Specken thanked the Council, city staff and the citizens of Hopkins for their support. The Annual Report is available at City Hall, the Fire Department and on the website. There was Council discussion about fire inspections and Fire Department vehicles. Chief Specken gave an overview of the plan review and inspection process and commented that the Duty Chief and three Chief Officers carry medical supplies in their vehicles and the staff can discuss the use of smaller vehicles to respond to medical calls. Council asked that the Annual Report also be made available at the Hopkins Library. Mayor Cummings thanked Fire Chief Specken for his leadership and the Fire Department for their outreach and contributions to the City of Hopkins. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the April 4, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the April 4, 2017 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting 3. Proceedings 4. Minutes of the April 11, 2016 City Council Work Session Proceedings Second Reading of Ordinance 2017-1122; (Memo) 5. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Gigi's Playhouse Inc.; (CR2016- 064) 6. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.; (CR2017-065) 7. Farmers Market Use Agreement; (Memo) Council Member Gadd asked about Item 6 Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.; (CR2017-065). LTD representatives came forward and gave an update on LTD's Third Anniversary event on June 3, 2-9 p.m. The event would include music, beverages and kid's activities. The neighborhood would be notified of the event. The LTD street cafe opens on May 1 and LTD will be open 7-days a week. The LTD representatives thanked the City Council and community for their support. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell. Nays: None. Motion carried. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 NEW BUSINESS VII. 1. Authorize the Sale of $11,795,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2017A, and Call for Public Hearing Relating to Adoption of a Street Reconstruction Plan Finance Director Harkess discussed the funding for the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CiP) street projects. The bonds purpose is to fund the road reconstruction and the g�n Avenue Artery project. Ms. Harkess provided an explanation of the non-bank qualified bonds and potential bidders. Ms. Harkess commented that staff would be reviewing the 5-year street reconstruction plan with Council on May 16. Finance Director Harkess explained the difference between Tax Abatement and General Obligation Bonds. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd. Motion that Council Adopt Resolution 2017-034 Providing for the Sale of $11,795,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds Series 2017A. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion that Council Adopt Resolution 2017-035 Calling a Public Hearing for the Adoption of a Street Reconstruction Plan and the Issuance of Street Reconstruction Bonds Thereunder. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. VII.2. Authorize the Sale of $3,490,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2017B, and Call for Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Abatement; (C R2017-067) Finance Director Harkess explained that the General Obligation Bonds are for the purpose of financing the Burnes Park improvement project and utility projects. Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2017-036 Providing for the Sale of $3,490,000 General Obligation Series 20176 Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried. Finance Director Harkess commented that the public hearing is the opportunity for the public to be informed and provide comment. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS APRIL 18, 2017 Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2017-037 Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Abatement and Providing for the Sale of General Obligations Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 20176. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell Nays: None. Motion carried, ANNOUNCEMENTS • May Day on Main Event at the Arts Center, 1111 Mainstreet: Saturday, May 6 beginning at 3 p.m. City website for more details • LeYs Talk About Race Event at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7: Monday, May 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. • Mainstreet Day on Mainstreet, Hopkins: Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Step to It Challenge begins May 1. Register at www.steatoit.orq. 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 7:59 p.m. OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: % � �" 1 L�:� �ti � tiu �-�- � rr<% �'�'�1�1/1�� �� Molly Cummings, Mayor' Amy Domeier, City Clerk