IV.1. Minutes of the February 5, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 7:01 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,
Community Development Director Beekman, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning
and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, Fire
Chief Specken, Public Works Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. CERT Team Graduation
Fire Chief Specken gave an overview of the CERT program and introduced six new
CERT team members. Fire Chief Specken and the CERT Team Coordinator presented
the new team members with a certificate. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor
Cummings congratulated the CERT team members and thanked them for their
commitment.
III.2. Proclamation Declaring February 15, 2018 “Hopkins Is Not For Sale Day” to
Raise Awareness about Sexual Exploitation
Representatives of Girls United gave an overview of their organization and upcoming
event on February 15, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30 at Eisenhower Community Center. Mayor
Cummings read the proclamation declaring February 15, 2018 as “Hopkins Is Not For
Sale Day.”
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the January 12, 2018 City Council Goal Setting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the January 16, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the January 16, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
4. Approve Small Wireless Facility Collocation Agreement between Mobilitie,
LLC and the City of Hopkins
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5. Adopt Resolution 2018-012 – Supporting Bus Rapid Transit and Mn PASS
Lanes on US Highway 169
6. Approve Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Stormwater Facilities
Maintenance
7. Agreement – Pavilion Addition & Renovation Project
8. Approve Resolution 2018-010, Declaring the Official Intent of the City of
Hopkins to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to
be Issued by the City
9. Hennepin County’s Transit Oriented Development Program Grant Application
Authorization – 325 Blake Road (Cold Storage Site)
10. Hennepin County’s Transit Oriented Development Program Grant Application
Authorization – Shady Oak Station Area
11. Second Reading: Ordinance 2017-1128 vacating a segment of 2nd Street
South and authorizing its publication
12. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with L.E.L.S. #143 Public Service
Officers
13. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with Local #49
14. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with Police Officers Association
15. Ratify Checks Issued in January 2018
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. First Reading: Ordinance 2018-1128 Revisions to City Charter
City Clerk Domeier gave an overview of the proposed amendments to the City Charter
and the amendment process. City Attorney Riggs has reviewed the revisions. Council
Member Gadd asked about the proposed language. City Attorney Riggs advised the
Council.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:17 pm. No residents came forward to
address the Council.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve for First Reading Ordinance 2018-1128 An Ordinance
Amending the Charter of the City of Hopkins upon Recommendation of the
Hopkins Charter Commission Pursuant to M.S.A. Chapter 410.12, Subd. 7.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
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Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Adopt Resolution 2018-009 and Authorizing Assignment of Construction
Contracts – Pavilion Expansion and Renovation Project, City Project 2017-008
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Mr. Brad Barickman,
RJM Construction.
Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the Hopkins Pavilion Expansion and
Renovation Project. Mr. Stadler summarized the costs, project scope, project partners,
construction schedule, impacts and public benefits. Mr. Stadler showed renderings of
the renovation project. Mr. Stadler discussed the bids and project contracts.
Council Member Kuznia asked if alternate two could be added at later date. Mr. Stadler
explained that staff could look at that option in the future. Council Member Campbell
asked about the storage room for the ice resurfacer. Mr. Stadler explained that the ice
resurfacer is currently stored at Public Works and would be moved to the Pavilion once
the project is complete. Mayor Cummings commented that the Pavilion renovation has
become a much better project with the addition of the project partners.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018- 009, awarding construction contracts and
authorizing assignment of contracts to RJM Construction — Pavilion Expansion
and Renovation project.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Approve Final Plans and Order Bids – Blake Road Improvements, City
Project 2013-06
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Mr. Nick Hentges,
WSB & Associates, Inc.
City Engineer Stanley gave an overview of the Blake Road final plans. Mr. Stanley
discussed the scope of the improvements, public communication process, construction
issues, project costs and schedule. Mr. Stanley discussed the Community Advisory
Committee’s recommendations on design and natural look for the project. Mr. Stanley
explained that the construction project is phased over two years. Mr. Stanley discussed
the traffic impacts and official detours. Staff will monitor detour traffic throughout the
project. Mr. Stanley discussed the estimated costs and funding and explained that the
City’s costs would be eligible for reimbursement from the state aid account.
There was Council discussion about the road closures and breakdown of costs. Mr.
Stanley explained the public information process and communication during the project.
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Mr. Stanley gave an explanation of project costs. Mayor Cummings asked about the
2017 Blake Road construction and communication with area businesses. Mr. Stanley
explained that the 2017 construction was CenterPoint Energy’s gas line replacement
project in preparation for the Blake Road construction project. There was no cost to the
City. Mr. Stanley explained that staff has met with area businesses but there will be
upcoming meetings this spring. Mayor Cummings commented on the importance of
public outreach and communication. Council Member Halverson asked about the tunnel
construction for the bike trail. Mr. Stanley explained that the tunnel is part of the
Southwest Light Rail Transit project scope.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-016, Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Blake Road
Improvements, City Project 2013-06.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. Authorize Approval of Appraised Values, Offers of Compensation, and
Acquisition by Eminent Domain – Blake Road Improvements, City Project 2013-06
City Engineer Stanley gave an overview on easement acquisition, negotiation process
and project schedule. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the eminent domain
to secure easements to keep the project on schedule. Staff is working with the City
Attorney and will continue negotiating in good faith with the property owners.
Mayor Cummings asked about the acquisition process. City Attorney Riggs explained
that the 90-day timeframe would allow access to the properties to fit within the project
schedule and allow for continued negotiations.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018- 019, Authorizing Approval of Appraised
Values, Offers of Compensation, and Acquisition by Eminent Domain, Blake
Road Improvements, City Project 2013- 06.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.4. Detachment and Annexation with St Louis Park
City Engineer Stanley discussed the reason for the proposed annexation and
detachment of properties between the cities of Hopkins and St Louis Park. The
proposed detachment and annexation is scheduled on the February 20 St Louis Park
City Council agenda.
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Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-017 Requesting Concurrent Detachment from
Saint Louis Park and Annexation to Hopkins of Certain Lands
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-018 Requesting Concurrent Detachment from
Hopkins and Annexation to Saint Louis Park Of Certain Lands
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.5. Approve Letter of Agreement between City of Hopkins and Artspace for an
Arts Market Study
Community Development Director Beekman gave an overview of the Artspace Arts
Market Study. The City received a $30,000 grant from the Metropolitan Council to cover
the majority of the market study costs. The total cost of the study is $35,000. The
market study will gather input from focus groups and an online arts market survey in
March to examine regional demand. Ms. Beekman discussed the next steps and
timeframe for the predevelopment process.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement between the City of Hopkins and
Artspace for an Arts Market Study.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.6. Resolution Approving the Goals and Strategic Plan
City Manager Mornson discussed the 2018 Mission, Vision and Goals. Mr. Mornson
commented that department head staff and the City Council met in January to revise the
2017 goals and create the new goals and strategic plan for 2018. Mr. Mornson reviewed
the 2017 accomplishments and upcoming projects in 2018.
Mayor Cummings commented on all the accomplishments, hard work of the staff and
the importance of the goal setting meeting.
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Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018- 011, Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission
Statement and Adopting the 2018 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of
Hopkins.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
West Metro Home Remodeling Fair at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001
Highway 7: Sunday, February 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Community Development Coordinator Beekman has accepted a job with the City of
Brooklyn Center and her last day in Hopkins is February 14.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:34 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