01-03-2001 ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION 1VIINUTES
January 3, 2001
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Wednesday,
January 3, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members John Szuba, Ross Bartz, Bruce Rowan, Maura Swanson, Jay
Thompson, and Eric Rudolf. Maureen Allen was absent.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson, Director of Planning and Economic Development,
Jim Kerrigan, and Public Works Director Steve Stadler.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Swanson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Bartz moved and Mr. Szuba seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the November 28,
2000, regular meeting. The motion was approved on a 6-0 vote.
CASE NO: ZCR00-1 CONCEPT REVIEW - MEDICA
Jim Kerrigan gave an update on the Medica development.
Steve Elison of Medica appeared before the Commission. Mr. Elison stated that they are working
with Supervalu towards a purchase agreement. Medica is proposing to move in the fourth quarter of
2003.
Rich Barda of RSP Architects appeared before the Commission. Mr. Barda reviewed the site plan
with the Commission. The Phase I for Medica would include three buildings with the ability to
construct another building for expansion. There is space on the site for another user. The site plan
indicates this building would be located on the south side of the building.
John Dietrich of RLK Kuusisto LTD appeared before the Commission. Mr. Dietrich stated that the
existing site is almost 100 percent impervious. The new site will have green space and the drainage
will be directed to the ponds to the west and the discharge will be controlled. The area drainage
will be improved with the new development.
Miles Lindberg, the traffic consultant from URSBRW, appeared before the Commission. Mr.
Lindberg stated that the detailed design issues have not been determined. Mr. Lindberg is
anticipating that 75 percent of the traffic enters/exits the site from Excelsior Boulevard. Mr.
Lindberg was asked why Monroe was the preferred controlled intersection. Mr. Lindberg stated
that there was an existing railroad crossing and if the intersection were made at Jackson an
additional railroad crossing, would be needed. Also, the Monroe intersection required no
acquisition of additional land.
� Ms. Anderson reviewed Benshoof and Associates' and Hoisington Koegler's review of the concept
plan. Ms. Anderson noted that Mr. Koegler is suggesting that building (s) be constructed along
Excelsior Boulevard and not a parking lot.
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Steve Levy, the neighborhood president for the Presidents Avenues, appeared before the
Commission. Mr. Levy was concerned with the intersection of Monroe Avenue and does not like
the parking lots abutting Excelsior Boulevard.
Vince Schreier of Madison Avenue North appeared before the Commission. Mr. Schreier was
concerned about the three-acre parcel, north of Second Street. Mr. Schreier was also concerned
about the traffic on Second Street.
Rob Healy of Van Buren Avenue North appeared before the Commission. Mr. Healy was
concerned with the additional traffc on Second Street and the traffic that would be generated if the
Alliant Tech use changes. Mr. Healy suggested making Tyler a through street.
Steve Shaw of Monroe Avenue appeared before the Commission. Mr. Shaw was concerned with
the access points on Second Street and also the affect on fire and police response time.
Pete Barta of 218 Herman Terrace appeared before the Commission. Mr. Barta was concerned with
the traffic and speed on Second Street.
ITEM: RECAP OF 2000 ACTIVITIES
Ms. Anderson reviewed the 2000 activities of the Commission.
-- ADJOURN
Mr. Rowan moved and Mr. Bartz seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved unanimously. The meeting was adjoined at 8:30 p.m.
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