IV.1. Minutes of the June 4, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:02 p.m. at the Hopkins Fire Station, 101 17th
Avenue South, Hopkins.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Brausen, Kuznia,
Halverson, Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk
Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Building Official Kearney,
Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Lindahl, City Attorney Riggs, Fire Chief
Specken and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Brausen.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Halverson commented that Consent Agenda #4 should read June 30,
2020. Council Member Brausen asked if the neighborhood was made aware of the
temporary use of parking lot #800. Mr. Stadler commented that letters were sent to
surrounding properties. Council Member Hunke commented that the date in the Council
Report for Consent Agenda #8 should be 2019 not 2017. Council Member Brausen
commented that the Hopkins Elks Ribfest is on August 17.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the May 21, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the May 21, 2019 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Ratify Checks Issued in May 2019
4. Approval of Business and Liquor License Renewals for the term of July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2020
5. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 –
Raspberry Festival
6. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 –
Ribfest
7. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License Premise for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD
Brewing Co.
8. Approval of the 2019 Elections Administration Agreement with Hopkins
Independent School District 270
9. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic
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Church
10. Increase in Relief Association Benefit
11. Approval of License Agreement with Metropolitan Council for temporary use
of City parking lot #800 as a park and ride lot
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving an On Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License for
Pho #1 LLC dba Cam Ranh Bay, LLC
City Clerk Domeier discussed the staff report regarding the liquor license request at 712
Mainstreet. Ms. Domeier explained that the license only includes the interior space and
that the business plan meets the definition of a restaurant. The Police Department found
no reason to deny the license. The owner would be required to attend liquor license
training and be subject to compliance checks. Ms. Domeier gave an o verview of the
approval process and conditions. The restaurant hopes to open June 15.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to grant an On Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License to Pho #1 LLC
dba Cam Ranh Bay, LLC by adopting Resolution 2019-045.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. 101 Oakwood Road Rental License Denial Hearing
Mayor Gadd commented that the City Council is aware of the neighborhood concerns.
Building Official Kearney discussed the staff report and commented that staff
recommends denial of the license. Mr. Kearney discussed the background of the
property, gave an overview of the rental ordinance and reasons for denial of the license.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Brausen.
Motion to deny a rental license for Ninety N Ninety LLC (Kevin Stanton) at 101
Oakwood Road and to request staff and the city attorney draft official findings to
be approved at a future council meeting.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. 101 Oakwood Road Reasonable Accommodation Request
City Attorney Riggs explained that after analysis of the details and information provided
by the applicant, staff recommends denial of the Reasonable Accommodation Request.
Mr. Riggs commented that staff attempted to contact the applicant and not enough
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information was made available by the applicant for the City Council to make an
analysis of the request or to make a decision.
The applicant, Kevin Stanton, 101 Oakwood Road, Hopkins came forward to address
the Council. Mr. Stanton commented on the process for provisional reasonable
accommodations and provided information about his property and location.
City Attorney Riggs commented that the City of Hopkins has followed Federal Law, that
staff knows how to apply the standards and gave an o verview of the code provisions
and health and safety issues that need to be addressed. Mr. Riggs commented that the
applicant has not provided the information needed to make reasonable
accommodations. Mr. Stanton asked what answers the city staff needed. Mr. Riggs
commented that city staff has made multiple requests of the applicant for information
and property inspections. Staff has done its due diligence and does not have
information to analyze the request and cannot move forward with the information
provided. Council commented that rental licensing and zoning codes are in place for a
reason and on the importance of basic health and safety requirements.
Stuart Alger, attorney, representing some Interlachen park residents, came forward to
address the Council. Mr. Alger commented that the applicant did not provide enough
information to support reasonable accommodation; the applicant did not follow the
rental license requirements and procedures and the reasonable accommodation would
be a significant departure from the City’s zoning scheme.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt a resolution denying the requested accommodation sought by
Kevin Stanton, on behalf of ninety n ninety, LLC for the property at 101 Oakwood
Road (the “ Property”) based upon the information contained in this staff report
and the findings of fact and conclusions included in the draft resolution.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Gadd commented on the hard work, effort and cooperation of city staff.
VII.4. First Reading: Ordinance 2019-1142 Amending the City Code Related to
Standards for Accessory Buildings or Structures
City Planner Lindahl discussed the staff report regarding the proposed zoning ordinance
for accessory buildings. The applicant, Robb Stephens, 3321 Hopkins Crossroad,
requests a zoning code text amendment related to standards for accessory buildings.
Mr. Lindahl discussed the current standards and commented that staff recommends the
text changes with the added provisions. Mr. Lindahl discussed the public notification
process and summarized the public comments. Mr. Lindahl discussed the Planning &
Zoning Commissions recommendation to approve the request without the front yard
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setback changes in the R-1-E zoning district. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the new
provisions explaining what affects the entire city and what affects the Bellgrove
neighborhood. There was Council discussion about the design standards, front yard
provision and location of accessory buildings. Mr. Lindahl discussed consistent design
of detached buildings.
Rob Stevens, 3321 Hopkins Crossroads, came forward to address the Council. Mr.
Stevens discussed his rational for requesting an additional accessory b uilding on his
large front yard setback.
Mr. Lindahl discussed state building code changes, permit and standard requirements
and how staff explains the requirements to residents.
Bellgrove neighborhood residents, 1 West St. Albans Mill Road, came forward to
address the Council in support of the original proposal. They discussed their concerns
regarding the front property set back, right to ask for a variance and design of the
accessory building. Mr. Lindahl discussed the standard for variances and explained that
the proposed design standards ensure compatibility that the community supports.
There was Council discussion about what details compatible materials. Director of
Planning and Development Elverum commented that staff could work on the language
for the use of compatible materials. Mayor Gadd commented on the reasonable
requests that come before the City Council, the uniqueness of each case and that the
majority of Hopkins neighborhoods would not be able to have an accessory build ing in
the front of the house. General feedback from the City Council was in support of the
Planning & Zoning Commissions recommendation.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Resolution 2019-046, approving the first reading of Ordinance 2019-
1142 amending the City Code Related to Standards for Accessory Buildings or
Structures with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
City Attorney Riggs advised the Council that the change is minor enough to make the
changes prior to the 2nd reading in 2 weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Brausen, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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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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Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk