07-05-05A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on July 5, 2005, in the Council
• Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Johnson, Thompson, and
Rowan. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Anderson,
Harkess, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Human Rights Commission
Cheryl Youakim appeared before the City Council to give an update on the activities of
the Human Rights Commission. The Commission sponsored readings at the library that
were fairly successful. The Commission had a table at the Heritage Celebration and will
be at the Raspberry Festival. The Commission is also promoting a community read.
• The book is the Middle of Everywhere by Mary Pipher. Four local churches have agreed
to participate and the Commission will be talking to the PTOs at the local elementary
schools.
2. Zoning and Planning Commission
Mary Hatcher gave the report on .the last meeting of the Commission. They voted
unanimously to approve a rezoning and CUP for the office building~at 415 Blake Rd.
The Commission reviewed the concept plan for the Block 64 project. The Commission
also approved the creation of a B-4 zoning designation.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of June 21, 2005 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of June 21, 2005 City Council Work Session, after the regular meeting
3. Minutes of June 28, 2005 City Council Work Session
4. Ratify prior month's disbursements
5. Approve appointments to the Charter Commission (Steve Lewis, Jerre Miller)
6. Order public hearing on transfer of cable television franchise; (CR2005-090)
7. Schedule public hearing for July 19 to consider Resolution 2005-055, modifying
the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project I and establishing Tax
Increment District 1-3; (CR2005-082)
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Council Member Brausen 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.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Rezoning 415 Blake Road; (CR2005-085)
Nancy Anderson gave the background on this issue. Mayor Maxwell asked about the
parking. The current use as an office building is being allowed but a more intense use
would not be allowed due to a lack of parking.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2005-056, approving Ordinance 2005-950, rezoning 415 Blake Rd
from R-4 to B-1 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. The motion carried unanimously.
2. CUP for office building at 415 Blake Road; (CR2005-086)
Nancy Anderson gave the background on this issue.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2005-057, approving a conditional use permit for an office use in the
B-1 zoning district. 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.
3. Zoning Ordinance amendments in B-4 business district; (CR2005-087)
Nancy Anderson explained the concept of the B-4 zoning. It limits business uses and
the size of the businesses. It grew out of the East End study but could be applied
elsewhere in the City. Council Member Brausen said that he thought that the 5,000 s.f.
size seemed somewhat small. Ms. Anderson said that it was a compromise and that if it
was found to be too limiting it could be adjusted in the future. Council Member Johnson
asked whether a future light rail transit station could fit in a B-4 district. Ms. Anderson
said that this issue had not been addressed due to the uncertainty regarding the future
of LRT.
The Zoning and Planning Commission will begin the process of rezoning properties in
Hopkins to B-4. Notice will be sent out to business owners as well as property owners.
Everyone within 350 feet of the affected property will be notified.
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Council Member Johnson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2005-058, approving Ordinance 2005-951, amending the business
district ordinance 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. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve 2006-2010 Capital Improvements Plan; (CR2005-089)
Christine Harkess, Finance Director, presented the CIP to the Council. She emphasized
the 2006 projects but explained that the CIP was just a plan. The actual projects will
need Council approval.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
adopt the 2006-2010 Capital Improvements Plan. 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.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Thompson moved and Council
Member Brausen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
es Genellie, Assistan City Manager
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene . Maxwell, Mayor
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