IV.1. Minutes of the June 18, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 18, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 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 attending. Council Member Hunke was absent. Staff present included City
Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum,
City Planner Lindahl and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Gadd commented that staff has two proposed changes to the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Brausen.
Motion to Adopt Agenda with proposed changes.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Appointment and Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Commissions and
Park Board Members
City Clerk Domeier discussed the agenda item explaining the recruitment, interview and
reappointment process. City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to the appointed
Planning and Zoning Commission and Park Board Members. Mayor Gadd discussed
the importance of resident input for the City Council and thanked the members for their
volunteer service to the City.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Brausen.
Motion to appoint Emily Fiamova and Nathan White to the Planning & Zoning
Commission and Kimberly Schlauderaff and Megan Slindee to the Park Board for
two-year terms ending June 30, 2021.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Motion to reappoint Libby Goeman to the Planning & Zoning
Commission and Kyle Kaczmarek to the Park Board for two-year terms ending
June 30, 2021.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
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Nays: None. Motion carried.
III.2. Raspberry Festival Presentation
Leigh Drinkwine, Hopkins Raspberry Festival Executive Director, gave an overview of
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the 85 Raspberry Festival events and on behalf of the Raspberry Festival Board of
Directors thanked the City for their help in making the festival week a success. Council
Member Halverson asked about Raspberry Button sales. Ms. Drinkwine commented
that the buttons will be available soon. Mayor Gadd thanked the Raspberry Festival for
helping promote the hometown atmosphere of Hopkins.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director of Planning and Development Elverum explained the Tax Increment Financing
special legislation and how it applies to redevelopment activities.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 4, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the June 4, 2019 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the June 11, 2019 City Council Work Session Proceedings
4. Approval of Amended Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins American
Legion Post 320
5. Approve Amended Consent Decree – Reilly Tar Site
6. Second Reading: Ordinance 2019-1142 Amending the City Code Related to
Standards for Accessory Buildings or Structures and Authorizing Publication
7. Amended 2019 Special Legislation Relating to Tax Increment Financing
District 2-11
8. Approve Assessment of Private Water and Sewer Line Repairs
9. 101 Oakwood Rental License Denial
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving an On-Sale Liquor License and Sunday Sales Liquor
License for El Lorito of Hopkins, Inc. dba El Lorito Mexican Grill; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier discussed the staff report regarding the liquor license request at 502
Blake Road North. Ms. Domeier explained that the license only includes the interior
space and 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 overview of the approval process and conditions. Restaurant
owner Alex Gomez came forward and gave an overview of his family restaurant and
plans for opening the Hopkins location sometime this summer. Mr. Gomez commented
he is happy to be locating his restaurant in Hopkins. The City Council welcomed Mr.
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Gomez and El Lorito to the Hopkins community.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Brausen.
Motion to grant an On Sale Liquor License and Sunday Sales Liquor License to
El Lorito of Hopkins, Inc. dba El Lorito Mexican Grill by adopting Resolution
2019-051.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Resolution Approving an On-Sale Liquor License and Sunday Sales Liquor
License for T, T & J Ventures, LLC dba Thirty Bales
City Clerk Domeier discussed the staff report regarding the liquor license request at
1106 Mainstreet. Ms. Domeier explained that City Code requires that any transfer or
sale of more than 10% of the shares requires a new liquor license. The Police
Department found no reason to deny the license.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Move to grant an On Sale Liquor License and Sunday Sales Liquor
License to T,T & J Ventures, LLC dba Thirty Bales by adopting Resolution 2019-
050.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update – Cultivate Hopkins; Lindahl 101
Oakwood Road Reasonable Accommodation Request
In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were Haila Maze and Mike
Waltman, Bolton and Menk, Inc. City Planner Lindahl gave an update of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, a 2-year project that has included City Council Work Sessions
and public input throughout the development of the plan. Mr. Lindahl explained that the
six-month review and comment period has ended. Next steps are to release a final draft
to the Metropolitan Council for their review process. Mr. Lindahl explained that the plan
will be brought back to the Hopkins City Council for further action.
Ms. Maze discussed the highlights of the overall structure of the plan and reviewed the
public comments. Ms. Maze discussed the main concepts of the Hopkins plan including
complete communities, resilience and sustainability. Ms. Maze gave an overview of the
Cultivate Hopkins Vision Statement, structure, and plan development process to date.
Ms. Maze discussed the public responses to the plan, commenting that the responses
are carefully considered and weighed and that the public feedback gives the City
opportunities to consider and explore. Ms. Maze discussed the forecast for the Hopkins
community, commenting that Hopkins has exceeded its expectations of growth since
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2015. Mr. Lindahl discussed the Metropolitan Council process, commenting that staff
completed the preliminary review addressing some completeness issues and
comments. Staff is ready to submit the plan to the Metropolitan Council.
Council Member Brausen commented that he appreciates the detail presented by staff
and considers the plan a helpful tool. Council Member Kuznia commented that it is a
well thought out, authentic Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Halverson
commented on the great work getting public input. Mayor Gadd appreciates the effort of
staff and the public engagement process. Council Member Brausen asked about the
Metropolitan Council response to the plan. Mr. Lindahl discussed the timing of
comments throughout the process.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2019-049, directing the City Planner to distribute the
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update – Cultivate Hopkins to the Metropolitan
Council pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 473.864
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
City Manager Mornson commented that the next City Council meeting is July 16.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Brausen, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:56 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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Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk