IV.2. Minutes of the November 7, 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
Monday, November 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 8:50 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, Director
of Planning and Development Elverum and City Planner Lindahl.
Economic Development
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Mr. Mike Hayman,
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD).
Director of Planning and Development Elverum discussed the Request For
Qualifications (RFQ) for 325 Blake Road/Cold Storage site. Ms. Elverum discussed the
timeline and commented that the document reflects the City’s vision for the site. The
RFQ would give developers an idea what the City is looking for on the site. Ms. Elverum
discussed submittal requirements and the criteria for reviewing the proposals.
There was discussion about the developer selection. Staff would seek the advice of
Stacy Kvilvang, Ehlers Inc. to get the best response from developers. Ms. Elverum
commented that MCWD is in control of the developer selection but is seeking City input.
Mr. Hayman commented that City of Hopkins is a critical partner with the MCWD in the
process for an ideal development.
Council Member Gadd commented that he appreciates the partnership with MCWD and
asked about the RFQ schedule. Mr. Hayman discussed the RFQ process. Council
Member Campbell asked about the percentage of affordable housing. Ms. Elverum
discussed the target affordability point and considerations. Mayor Cummings
commented on the unique and exciting opportunity for the collaborative project. Mayor
Cummings asked about demolition. Mr. Hayman commented that the MCWD has
applied for demolition grants and should hear in early 2018 about the first grant
application. Council Member Halverson asked about the current tenant. Mr. Hayman
commented that the site would be vacant at the end of November.
Director of Planning and Development Elverum and City Planner Lindahl discussed the
resident concerns and staff actions regarding the construction project at 117 Maple Hill
Road. A letter would be drafted to the son of the property owners at 118 Homedale
Road to address the concerns.
City Council:
Council Member Campbell discussed electric car permits.
Council Member Gadd gave an update on SWLRT.
Council Member Kuznia discussed the placement and clean up of flags on the right-
of-way.
Discussion of the massage ordinance.
Mayor Cummings and Council Member Kuznia attended the Watershed Hero’s
th
Awards. A Blake School 4 Grade class and Japs Olson received an award.
Mayor Cummings discussed information from the ULI Fall Conference.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson provided the following updates:
Canvass and Certification of Results from the November 7, 2017 General Election at
6:15 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017 in the City Council Chambers.
Overview of the November 13, 2017 Work Session agenda.
Agenda of the Employee Recognition event on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
Discussion of auction ideas for Super Bowl event passes.
Discussion of the Truth and Taxation Hearing and home values.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, seconded by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk