IV.1. Minutes of the January 2, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:02 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, Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Attorney
Anderson, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum,
Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Lindahl, Public Works Director Stadler and
Community Development Coordinator Youngquist.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the December 18, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the December 18, 2018 City Council Work Session following
Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2019
4. Authorize Out-of-State Travel
5. Designation of Official Newspaper
6. Ratify Checks Issued in December 2018
7. Designation of Official Depositories for 2019
8. Authorize the Prepayment and Redemption of the City’s Taxable General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Hearing for the Purposes of Accepting Input on the 2019-2023 Five-
Year Capital Improvement Plan as It Relates to the Funding of Capital
Improvements to City Hall
Finance Director Bishop discussed the purpose of the Public Hearing. Mr. Bishop
explained that Ehlers, Inc. recommendation is to issue the general obligation capital
improvement plan bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 000 to finance various
capital improvements to the City Hall. Mr. Bishop explained that the date on the
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resolution for the issuance of the bonds has been changed from January 18 to
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February 1. Mayor Cummings questioned how a reserve referendum works and
Franchise Fee funding for the project. Finance Director explained the reverse
referendum process and discussed the projects costs, funding and 15-year bond.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:11 pm. No residents came forward to
address the Council.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Council Member Gadd commented that the process is the most efficient way to fund the
project with the least amount of impact to the tax payers.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-002 Adopting a Capital Improvement Plan
and Providing Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of Bonds Thereunder.
City Attorney Anderson advised the Council to amend the resolution with date changes.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Amend Resolution 2019-002 Adopting a Capital Improvement Plan
and Providing Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of Bonds Thereunder with
the date changes per the City Attorney recommendation.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Conditional Use Permit for Jacob’s Trading, LLC (Dock 1 Bargains) located
at 8098 Excelsior Boulevard (PID 19-117-21-14-0006)
City Planner Lindahl discussed the staff report regarding the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) for Jacob’s Trading. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the business, location and
zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the CUP. Mr.
Lindahl discussed the CUP standards and explained that the business began
operations without a CUP. Staff contacted the property owner and violations have been
corrected. Mr. Lindahl explained that staff is recommending approval of the CUP subject
to conditions. Council Member Hunke questioned the exterior lighting and signage
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issues. Mr. Lindahl commented that the property owner was responsive and the issues
have been corrected.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2018-005, approving a conditional use permit for
Jacob’s Trading, LLC (Dock 1 Bargains) to operate a subordinate retail use in an
Industrial zoning district at 8098 Excelsior Boulevard (PID 19-117-21-14-0006),
subject to conditions.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried
VII.2. Engelbret Minimum Lot Size Variance for PID 20-117-21-33-0016
City Planner Lindahl discussed the request for a minimum lot size variance at 137
Maple Hill Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request and
recommends approval. Mr. Lindahl discussed the proposed lot size and explained that
the proposal puts the lot at 105 square feet smaller than the zoning district’s median
size. Mr. Lindahl reviewed the variance criteria and commented that staff recommends
approval of the variance. Mayor Cummings asked about neighborhood feedback. Mr.
Lindahl commented that staff received four general comments from neighbors and one
not in support of the variance. Council Member Halverson asked about moving the
garage before the lots are split. Mr. Lindahl commented that staff would discuss the
timing with the applicant and that the applicant would need a plan for garage placement
that meets city standards.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt 2019-004, approving a minimum lot size variance from David
and Karen Engelbret for the property located at 137 Maple Hill Road (PID 20-
117-21-33-0016)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall services available at the Fire Station starting Wednesday, January 2, 2019
until the City Hall remodel is complete.
Taste of Hopkins and State of the City Event at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111
Mainstreet: Thursday, January 31, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m.
Free Christmas tree pick up is the week of January 7. Trees should be placed on the
boulevard and all lights and decorations removed.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:28 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