10-26-2004 �— ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 26, 2004
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
October 26, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members, Peter Sholtz, Kristi Halverson, Michael Kjos, Jannina
Aristy, Virgil Aarness, and Mary Hatcher. Jeffrey Paul was absent
Also present was City Planner Nancy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Hatcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Aarness and Mr. Sholtz seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the September
28, 2004, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: ZN04-00 ZONING AMENDMENT - SIGNS
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Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed amendment to the sign ordinance. Keith Yokom, of
Holiday Stations, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Yokom stated that there have been
problems in the past when changing the price of gas and the numbers blow into Excelsior
Boulevard. If there were an electronic price sign, it could be changed from the inside of the
building.
The public hearing was opened at 6:45 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Ms.
Halverson moved and Mr. Sholtz seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion
was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m.
Ms. Halverson moved and Ms. Aristy seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ04-36,
recommending approval of a zoning amendment to allow electronic price signs. The motion was
approved unanimously.
CASE NO: ZCR04-00 CONCEPT REVIEW—PEOPLES CREDIT UNION
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed concept for the credit union. Rosemarie Kuretich and
Jack Boarman appeared before the Commission. Ms. Kuretich stated that they have been in their
location for approximately 21/2 years and are growing and looking to the future. Mr. Boarman
reviewed the site plan with the Commission. The Commission discussed the future of the site if
the credit union moved. Ms. Anderson stated that if a fast food restaurant or gas station
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expressed interest in the site, they would require a conditional use permit and review by the City.
The Commission looked favorably on the Credit Union moving to this site.
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ADJOURN
Mr. Sholtz moved and Mr. Kjos seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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