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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 29, 2016
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Planning& Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday,
November 29, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Laura L. Daly, Kristin Hanneman, Brian Hunke, Matthew
McNeil, Gary Newhouse, Emily Wallace-Jackson and James Warden. Also present was City
Planner Jason Lindahl.
CALL TO ORDER- Chair Hunke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ADOPT AGENDA
Commissioner McNeil moved, Commissioner Wallace-Jackson seconded, to adopt the agenda.
The motion was approved unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS —none
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Hanneman had a correction to the minutes. The last line in the paragraph under 1.
Medical Cannabis, should be changed to " . . . Mr. Lindahl stated that he found no issues " rather
than"to issues." Commissioner McNeil moved, Commissioner Warden seconded, to approve
the minutes of the September 27, 2016, regular meeting. The motion was approved
� unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING—none
OLD BUSINESS
1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Process
Mr. Lindahl showed the Commission the short video available at cultivatehopkins.com. He
stated the site has links to a survey, an opportunity for feedback and to receive updates by email
and basic information on why the Comp Plan is needed and the requirements. He said the Plan
should address:
1. Who are we? 2. Where are we going? 3. Where do we want to go? 4. How do we get
there? 5. Are we there yet? (Should be a way to measure.)
Mr. Lindahl talked about changing demogaphics, future transportation, purchasing power and
methods, experience areas, shared economy, land use effects on public health and environmental,
economic and societal sustainability(resilience). He stated that the Land Planning Act requires
City conformance with the Met Council's guidance "Thrive 2040," which refers to 1.
Stewardship, 2. Prosperity, 3. Equity, 4. Livability and 5. Sustainability. He stated the City's
approach is get ideas with a broad scope, value driven, collaborative and thematic, linking the
process to the outcome to be more engaging and useful.
Mr. Lindahl elaborated on the ways staff has engaged the public: web site; video; survey;
presentations to HBCA, MAC, HAMA, and school district diversity group; events: Raspberry
--� Festival poetry wagon and family day, Farmer's Market, Health Fair, Fire dept. open house,
announcements at Summerfest concerts and future plans for Blake Road group, and he reviewed
the responses from the survey.
Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission,November 29, 2016–Page 2
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The Commission discussion included:
• The community engagement process was planned to take place over a year—July 2016-
2017.
• In addition to survey, staff has received comments via their attendance at many events.
• State Representative Cheryl Youakim has been engaged in process and attended events.
• Staff has met with school district diversity goups and should continue outreach to school
district. It was suggested that a link to the video be included in weekly, or regular,
electronic letters from school principals to parents.
• Staff has reached out to HBCA and other businesses, including Cargill. Commissioner
Warden recommended presence at Cargill's "Lunch and Learn" voluntary, non-endorsed
program, and offered to provide a contact for staff at Cargill to achieve this.
• Mr. Lindahl agreed to add his slide presentation to City website. He stated the next steps
are retaining a consultant to coordinate the project, finalizing the steering committee with
broad representation and engaging the public in ways to get a broader perspective.
NEW BUSINESS –none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Lindahl updated the Planning& Zoning Commission on the following items.
1. The December meeting has been moved up to December 20. The agenda will include a
review of the Operations Maintenance Facility for light rail. Project for Pride in Living
� project is moving forward to close by the end of the month, and demolition should begin
soon. The Blake School acknowledged they will work to resolve home runs hit beyond
their field if it becomes a problem. Nets to capture foul balls will be installed.
2. Mr. Lindahl found no additional information to report regarding the Taco Bell mural
discussed previously. The Committee suggested that staff view the video of the meeting
and write a letter to Taco Bell asking why the mural has not been installed.
3. Mr. McNeil asked that staff be advised that the electronic message "Learn to drive a
Zamboni" at the Public Works building is misleading, and asked staff to work with
Public Works to clarify the message.
ADJOURN
Commissioner McNeil moved, Commissioner Newhouse seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respec y submitted, '
Shannon Smith
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