IV.1. Minutes of the July 31, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsMinutes of the July 31, 2017 City Council
Regular Meeting Proceedings
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:03 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
Attorney Anderson, Community Development Coordinator Beekman, Finance Director
Bishop, City Clerk Domeier and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the July 11, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the July 11, 2017 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the July 18, 2017 City Council Work Session Proceedings
4. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for St. Gabriel the Archangel
Church; (CR2017-096)
5. Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221; (CR2017-
097)
6. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License Premise for 819 Mainstreet Inc. DBA
Pub 819; (CR2017-099)
7. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License Premise for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD
Brewing Co.; (CR2017-098)
8. Second Reading: Ordinance 2017-1123 An Ordinance Amending Section
1200.25 of the Hopkins City Code Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverages at
Theaters; (Memo)
9. Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Contributions to Fund Events that Foster
Positive Relationships between Law Enforcement and the Community;
(CR2017-095)
10. Approve Limited Use Permit – Three Rivers Park District Trail Extension;
(CR2017-100)
11. Subordinate Funding Agreement 07 – Southwest LRT; (CR2017-103)
12. Cooperative Agreement – Three Rivers Park District; (CR2017-104)
13. Ratify Checks Issued in July 2017; (Memo)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
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Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Hearing on Property Tax Abatement Related to Public Infrastructure
Improvements; (CR2017-105)
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Stacy Kvilvang,
Ehlers, Inc. Finance Director Bishop and Ms. Kvilvang discussed the public purpose of
the tax abatement, location of the abatement parcels and length of the tax abatement
bonds.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:06 pm. No residents came forward to
address the Council.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:06 pm.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-053 Approving Property Tax Abatement
Related to Public Infrastructure Improvements.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor
Licenses for the Caterers LLC dba The Caterers; (CR2017-094)
City Clerk Domeier discussed the Liquor License application for The Caterers located at
1728 Mainstreet. Ms. Domeier discussed the conditions and license fees. The Police
Department reviewed the application and conducted a background investigation and
found no reason to deny the application. The business owners would be subject to
liquor compliance checks and liquor control training. Ms. Domeier discussed the
qualifications of the business and hours open to the public. The City Attorney has
reviewed the application and staff is recommending approval.
The business owners addressed the Council regarding their business plan and
experience. The business is expected to be open in November or December.
Mayor Cummings welcomed the business to the City of Hopkins and encouraged
involvement in the Hopkins Business and Civic Association.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Campbell.
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Motion to grant an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses to
The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers by adopting Resolution 2017-050 a
Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor
Licenses to The Caterers LLC dba The Caterers.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Approve Hopkins Pavilion Contribution Agreement; (CR2017-101)
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Julie Eddington,
Financial Council from the City Attorney’s office. Public Works Director Stadler gave an
overview of the staff report detailing the financial contributions, bank loan, negotiated
terms and conditions of the agreement. Mr. Stadler discussed the project scope,
timetable, loan guarantee, city abatement note and obligations in the event of a loan
default. Ms. Eddington explained banking regulations and commented that all parties
have thoroughly negotiated the agreement.
Council commented that the collaboration by all the parties allows for a larger project
scope that benefits the community.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion that Council adopt Resolution 2017- 054, approving a Hopkins Pavilion
Contribution Agreement between the City of Hopkins, Hopkins Youth Hockey
Association and Anchor Bank.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. Approve Hopkins Pavilion Use Agreement; (CR2017-102)
Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the staff report detailing the length of
the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association (HYHA) agreement, hours of use and Ice rates.
Mr. Stadler explained that HYHA rents 70% of ice hours and that doesn’t differ much
from past years. Mr. Stadler gave a summary of the terms and conditions that were
negotiated by Staff and Legal Council. Council asked about the status of the design
process. Mr. Stadler commented that staff is at the beginning stages of design and will
keep the Council updated.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion that Council adopt Resolution 2017- 055, approving a Hopkins Pavilion
Use Agreement between the City of Hopkins and Hopkins Youth Hockey
Association.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Representatives of HYHA, Hopkins School District and Anchor Bank came forward to
address the Council. The representatives commented on the collaboration of the
partners that have worked together to support youth and the community by making a
long-term commitment and great upgrades to the Pavilion.
Mayor Cummings thanked the project partners for making the community project a
reality.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Hopkins Farmers Market at 16 9th Ave. S.: Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• National Night Out: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
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 7:40 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