IV.1. Minutes of the June 18, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 18, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 7:00 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, Finance
Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Fire Marshall Grniet,
City Planner Lindahl, City Attorney Riggs, Fire Chief Specken and Public Works Director
Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Campbell. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. CenterPoint Energy Grant
CenterPoint Energy representative Cherie Monson presented $2000.00 to the Hopkins
Fire Department for needed safety equipment. Fire Chief Specken commented that the
grant funds would be used to purchase protective hoods to protect firefighters from by-
products of smoke. Mayor Cummings thanked CenterPoint Energy, Fire Marshall Grniet
for his grant writing and Fire Chief Specken for his concern for the safety and well being
of Hopkins Firefighters.
III.2. Raspberry Festival Presentation
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Raspberry Festival Executive Director, Leigh Drinkwine, gave an overview of the 84
Raspberry Festival, July 7-15. Raspberry buttons will be available for sale beginning
July 4. Ms. Drinkwine thanked the City Council and City of Hopkins for their support to
make the festival possible. On behalf to the City, Mayor Cummings thanked the
Raspberry Festival organization for all their work.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 5, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the June 5, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the June 12, 2018 City Council Work Session Proceedings
4. Resolution Approving Increase in Relief Association Benefit
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5. Approve Parking and Access Easement: Area between 9 & 10 Avenue
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North and Mainstreet and1 Street North (between US Bank and Hance
Hardware)
6. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with AFSCME
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Sanctuary at Oak Ridge Development
City Planner Lindahl discussed the staff report regarding the application for the
Sanctuary at Oak Ridge. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the property location and
existing condition. Mr. Lindahl commented that the site is complicated to develop due to
the parcels size and shape. Mr. Lindahl discussed the development proposal that
includes four single level homes with a homeowners association to govern the
development. Mr. Lindahl explained that a water main would need to be relocated and
that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) has approved the reclassification
of the wetland buffer. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the required approvals with the
second reading scheduled for July 17, 2018. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the public
comments and questions that came out of the Planning and Zoning Commission public
hearing and neighborhood meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2
recommending that Council approve the proposed development. The votes against the
proposal were due to the concern that the developer and the Oak Ridge Place
neighborhood association need more time to work out their concerns. Mr. Lindahl
discussed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, rezoning, proposed exterior materials,
access, parking, landscaping and the purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
The City Attorney has reviewed a draft of the Homeowners Association (HOA)
documents. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
three motions.
Developer Roger Anderson and Design Engineer Troy Gamble came forward to
address the Council. Mr. Anderson discussed the proposal, site challenges,
neighborhood concerns and HOA documents. Mr. Gamble discussed the wetland
buffer.
There was Council discussion regarding wetland protection, architectural design,
parking, HOA documents, construction timetable and marketing. Mr. Anderson
commented that an Architecture Control Committee would assure that the development
meets set standards. The Oak Ridge Place Condominium Association received a draft
of the HOA documents for review and Mr. Lindahl commented that the association did
pick up hard copies of the HOA documents. Mr. Anderson commented that one home
would take approximately eight months for construction and that a construction
management plan would be in place. The lots would be priced in the upper $200,000
range.
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Marles Frankman representing Oak Ridge Place Condo Association came forward to
address the Council regarding concerns of the Association over the proposed
development.
Daniel Greenstein, attorney for the Oak Ridge Place Condo Association came forward
to address the Council. Mr. Greenstein asked that Council to postpone the preliminary
plat approval allowing time for the Condo Association to review the PUD. City Attorney
Riggs advised the Council regarding the PUD.
Paul Silverstein, Oak Ridge Place homeowner, came forward to address the Council
regarding concerns over the proposed development.
The developer, Mr. Anderson, commented on the importance for the project developer
and the Oak Ridge Place Condo Association to discuss the issues and work together to
allow the project to move forward.
Council thanked the residents for expressing their concerns. There would be
opportunities for additional input and Council thanked the developer and residents for
their willingness to keep communicating.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-056 approving Comprehensive Plan
amendment for the Sanctuary at Oak Ridge Development.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-057 approving the First Reading of Ordinance
2018-1133 rezoning the Sanctuary at Oak Ridge development from R-5, High
Density Multiple Family to R-1-D, Single Family Low Density with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD).
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-058 approving the Preliminary Plat for
Sanctuary at Oak Ridge.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Hopkins 84th Raspberry Festival (www.raspberrycapital.com) July 7-15.
Hopkins Farmers’ Market at 16-9th Ave. S.: Saturdays, June 16 through October,
7:30 a.m. to Noon.
The Sunset Series at Downtown Park: Thursdays from June 21 through August 15 at
7 p.m.
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, second by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:53 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