IV.1. Minutes of the December 5, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 5, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, December 5, 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
and Campbell attending. Council Member Gadd was absent. Staff present included City
Manager Mornson, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner
Lindahl, City Attorney Riggs, Public Works Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Campbell.
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 21, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the November 21, 2017 City Council Work Session following
Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Resolution Designating Polling Places for 2018 State Primary and State
General Election; (CR2017-136)
4. Resolution Amending Fees in Chapter 10 of the Hopkins City Code;
(CR2017-137)
5. Ratify Checks issued in November 2017; (Memo)
6. Resolution Relating to Parking Restrictions on Blake Road from the South
City Limits to State Trunk Highway No. 7, City Project No 2013-06 (CR2017-
140)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Campbell.
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Improvement Hearing – 2018 Street and Utility Improvements, City
Project 2017-10; (CR2017-138)
In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were Nick Amatuccio and
Mike Waltman, Bolton & Menk. City Engineer Stanley gave an overview of the 2018
Street and Utility Improvements, project area, pavement condition and project
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development process. Mr. Stanley explained that the cities of Hopkins and St. Louis
Park have entered a Joint Powers Agreement since the project borders both cities.
Mr. Amatuccio gave an overview of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer and
service line replacement improvements. Mr. Amatuccio discussed the proposed street
widths, bike lanes, parking lanes, sidewalks and project schedule. Property owner input
and concerns helped determined the pedestrian and bicycle design for the area.
Mr. Stanley discussed the project budget costs. The budget has been verified by the
Finance Department and staff will keep the Council updated on the costs. Mr. Stanley
gave a summary of assessments, options for paying assessments and examples of
payment schedules. The assessment information was shared with the affected property
owners at the public meetings.
There was Council discussion regarding the public input process and service line
replacement. Mr. Stanley commented that the City of St. Louis Park has designated
Texas Avenue as a bikeway and that city staff has met with area property owners to
address their concerns. Orangeburg and lead private service lines are required to be
replaced per the Plumbing Code and this would be determined at time of construction.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:25 pm.
Bill Bloomberg, 1211 Oxford Street, came forward to address the Council regarding
estimated cost for private service line replacement. Mr. Stanley commented that
Orangeburg or lead service lines are required to be replaced and an estimated cost to
the property owner is between $3,000-$4,000.
Diane England, 514 Texas Ave. S. and 1305-07 Oxford Street, came forward to address
the Council regarding the financial cost of the project to property owners. Mayor
Cummings commented on the street management plan and the importance to maintain
the City’s infrastructure.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:31 pm.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell.
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017- 083, Resolution Ordering Improvement after
Public Improvement Hearing, 2018 Street and Utility Improvements.
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Motion by Halverson. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-084, stating the City’s intent to reimburse itself
using bonds.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
V.2. 2018 Budget Meeting, 2018 Tax Levy and General and Special Revenue Fund
Budgets; (CR2017-141)
Finance Director Bishop provided an overview of the 2018 Tax Levy and budgets. Mr.
Bishop explained what affects the tax levy, the taxation process and commented that
the 2018 budget must be certified and sent to the Hennepin County by December 28,
2017. Mr. Bishop gave an overview of the General Fund expenditures and revenues
and discussed the proposed 4.67% increase. The levy includes provisions for General
Fund operations and debt obligations that fund projects. Mr. Bishop explained where
taxes go and how the proposed levy would affect residential property owners.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:40 pm.
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Mike Schatz, 114-8 Avenue North, came forward to address the Council regarding the
new developments and how this affects Hopkins homeowners. Finance Director Bishop
commented that new developments improve the Hopkins tax base and Director of
Planning and Development Elverum discussed Tax Increment Financing.
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Doug Mitchell, 225 9 Avenue North, came forward to address the Council regarding
the increase in taxes and market value. Mayor Cummings explained that Hennepin
County determines valuations and that after statements are sent out, property owners
could attend an Open Book meeting or discuss values with a Hennepin County
Appraiser. Residents could contact the Finance Director for questions regarding the city
tax portion of their statement.
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Mike Schatz, 114-8 Avenue North, came forward to comment that it may be beneficial
to property owners to have an appraiser analyze their property if there are concerns.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:47 pm.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell.
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
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Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017- 086 approving the 2018 tax levy and adopting
the 2018 General and Special Revenue Fund Budgets.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Preliminary/Final Registered Land Survey – Hopkins Doran Public Parking
Garage; (CR2017-139)
City Planner Lindahl discussed the subdivision of the 189 public parking garage and
bicycle lobby that is part of The Moline development agreement. Once the subdivision is
complete, the parking garage and bicycle lobby will be transferred to the City of
Hopkins, then Metro Transit, who will own and operate it as a public park and ride
facility. Mr. Lindahl showed the layout of The Moline parking garage and bicycle lobby.
There was Council discussion regarding the City’s temporary ownership of the facility.
Ms. Elverum commented that the City would hold ownership for approximately two days
with limited exposure for the City. Metro Transit would be installing security measures
with projected opening for public parking in 2019.
A Doran representative came forward and commented that approximately 170 of the
240 apartments are leased and that The Moline Gallery is open to the public 8 a.m.-6
p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends.
Mayor Cummings commented on the unique project and thanked the many partners for
their collaboration.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-87, approving the Preliminary Registered Land
Survey for Hopkins Doran.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-88, approving the Final Registered Land
Survey for Hopkins Doran.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
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VII.2. 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan; (CR2017-143)
Finance Director Bishop gave an overview of the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) provided in the staff report. Mr. Bishop discussed the funding, cash balance and
major projects included in the CIP.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt the 2018- 2022 Capital Improvements Plan.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
VII.3. 2018-2022 Equipment Replacement Plan; Bishop (CR2017-142)
Finance Director Bishop gave an overview of the 2018-2022 Equipment Replacement
Plan (ERP) provided in the staff report. Mr. Bishop discussed the funding sources, uses
of the funds and projected balance of $44,156 at the end of 2018.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt the 2018- 2022 Equipment Replacement Plan.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Campbell
Nays: None. Absent: Gadd. Motion carried.
Mayor Cummings thanked those who attended tonight’s meeting, commenting that the
Council appreciates citizen engagement in their City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:07 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