05-04-04A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 4, 2004, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Thompson, Johnson,
and Rowan. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, J.
Anderson, N. Anderson, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATION
1. Heritage Festival Committee
Jason Gadd, Chair of the Heritage Celebration, announced the fourth annual
Heritage Celebration. They are expanding the Celebration this year and doing it in
conjunction with the Hopkins Center for the Arts. The theme of the Celebration is
"Uniting People in our Community". A picture presentation was given.
2. American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Allie Cronk, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, gave a description of the relay
and what it means. Ms. Cronk invited all to attend.
3. Arbor Day, Mayor Maxwell
Mayor Maxwell read a proclamation declaring May 15, 2004, as Arbor Day in
Hopkins and the month of May as Arbor Month.
IV. OATH OF OFFICE
1. Robert Edmonds, Park Board
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Robert Edmonds, Park Board.
V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were none.
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
• 1. Minutes of April 20, 2004 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of April 27, 2004 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of March 30, 2004 City Council Work Session
4. Ratify Prior Month's Disbursements
5. Recommend Appointment to Charter Commission, Karen Jensen (Memo)
6. Recommend Appointment to Charter Commission, Roger Gross (Memo)
7. Approve Final Design/Order Bids, Lift Station No. 7 (CR2004-068)
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Assessment Hearing, 2004 Street and Utility Improvements (CR2004-67)
The bids that were submitted for the project were opened on March 24, 2004.
Assessments were calculated based on the low bid. The City Council accepted the
bids on April 6, 2004. Also, on April 6, 2004, the City Council ordered an
assessment hearing. A public hearing notice was published and mailed to all
affected property owners. Staff received request for a Senior Citizen deferment
from the owner of the property described by the PID number 23-1 17-22-41-0075.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
No one came forward.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at
7:53 p.m.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to accept the appeal from 143-20t'' Ave N and allow the deferment. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson,
aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell,
aye.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2004-036, Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll 2004 Street and
Utility Improvement Project, City Project 03-10. A poll of the vote was as follows:
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Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Variance, Side Yard Setback at 236 Maple Hill Road (CR2004-66)
The applicants, Christina and Gary Code, own aone-story home without a
basement. They would like to add a second story for more room. The setback
requirements would change for a second story to a twelve-foot side yard setback.
The current setbacks are six feet on the north and five feet on the south. The
north side is the garage side and is allowed. The south side requirement is a
twelve-foot setback for atwo-story home.
The south property is a driveway that goes to a home on the west side of the
applicant. The home that the driveway serves is south of the driveway.
In response to Mayor Maxwell's question, the applicants answered that they had
discussed the addition with the neighbors and that the neighbors were supportive.
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval.
Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution 2004-35, Resolution Approving a Side Yard Setback for the Lot
at 236 Maple Hill Road. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
2. CUP, Locker Room Addition, Hopkins Pavilion (CR2004-65)
The Hopkins Hockey Booster Club is proposing to construct a 77-foot by 32-foot
addition to the south side of the Pavilion for locker rooms. The Junior Varsity and
Varsity teams will use the area for locker rooms and storage. There will also be a
toilet and Coach's office. The teams have used the Pavilion as home ice since
1994. The existing locker rooms are small and provide no lockers. In 2001, the
City gave permission for a trailer to be used as the teams' locker rooms. The trailer
was removed last year for the remodeling project and the teams used the adjacent
warming house for their locker rooms.
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval.
Greg Clark and Jim Strampe, Hopkins Hockey Boosters' Club, came forward to
answer questions. The exterior of the new addition will be the same as the
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existing exterior. Original soil borings were found and soil conditions look good.
The landscaping will be done by the Booster Club.
Steve Stadler answered Mayor Maxwell's question, stating that there are sewer
line stubs to the west of the building. The stubs were installed in anticipation of
future additions.
Council Members and staff discussed the Central Park parking lots. Mr. Stadler
stated that they would be resurfaced in house. Part of the lot wilt be used for a
staging area during the construction.
Mr. Mielke stated that the approval of the CUP would allow the project to continue
forward. At the next meeting, the City Council should expect to see agreements
between the City and the School District.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2004-34, approving of a conditional use permit to construct a
locker room addition on the Hopkins Pavilion. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
3. Zoning Ordinance Amendment, East End Overlay District (CR2004-64)
In 2001, the City Council initiated the East End Study to look at future
development in the area. The Study included the area that is east of Hwy 169,
west of Blake Rd and north of Excelsior Blvd. The purpose of the overlay is to
control future development. Existing land uses will continue under the current
zoning ordinances. This is the first step in implementing the East End Study. Re-
zonings in the near future will help to prevent undesirable uses in the area. Uses
will be tailored to the study. Zoning districts will change.
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Thompson seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 2004-33, approving Ordinance 2004-921, placing an
overlay district on the east end for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Johnson moved and Council
Member Rowan seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:18 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Terry O rmaier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Eug a .Maxwell, Mayor
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