IV.1. Minutes of the July 16, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 16, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:01 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 and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance
Director Bishop, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum,
Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Lindahl, Fire Chief Specken and Public
Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Oath of Firefighters
Fire Chief Specken introduced the four newest firefighters to the City of Hopkins. City
Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to Alex Graham, Adam Freeman, Theron
Mackey and Matt Paulson. The firefighters were presented badges and helmets. On
behalf of the City Council, Mayor Gadd welcomed the firefighters.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 18, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the June 18, 2019 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Resolution Approving Amendment to the On Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor
License for Pho #1 LLC dba Cam Ranh Bay, LLC
4. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License Premise for Hopkins 1022 Enterprises,
LLC DBA Wild Boar
5. Ratify Checks Issued in June 2019
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Lot Size, Lot Width & Setback Variances at 501 7th Avenue South
City Planner Lindahl discussed the staff report regarding the variance application. Mr.
Lindahl gave an overview of the property background commenting that the applicant is
requesting that an existing single-family lot be subdivided into three lots. Mr. Lindahl
discussed the existing property and proposed conditions commenting that the plan is
consistent with the surrounding development pattern and comprehensive plan. Mr.
Lindahl discussed the driveway access in the neighborhood commenting that limiting
access to the alley would be consistent with the development pattern, be more
pedestrian friendly and would protect the neighborhood housing design. Staff is
recommending approval of the variances subject to the conditions.
Council Member Brausen asked about the existing house front yard setback. Mr.
Lindahl commented that the existing house would be grandfathered but the other lots
would require a variance if a similar front yard setback is requested. Council Member
Halverson commented that garbage pick up is done in the alley. Council Member
Kuznia asked about area street reconstruction. Public Works Director Stadler
commented that utilities would need to be added for the new homes.
The applicants, Perry Ryan and Ethan Ryan, came forward to address the Council. Mr.
Ryan asked for removal of the condition that the garage, driveway or vehicle access to
the two newly created lots shall only come from the rear alley. The applicants
commented that the property to the west is an office building and that they would agree
to a two-car garage condition. There was Council discussion about front yard driveways,
street parking, the narrow lots and maintaining the character of the neighborhood.
General feedback from the City Council was in support of the variances subject to the
conditions as presented by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2019-057, approving minimum lot size, lot width
And setback variances for the property located at 501–7th Avenue South (25-117-
22-13-0056), subject to the following conditions listed in the resolution.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. 2018 Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were auditors, Dennis
Hoogeveen, Principal, John Lorenzini, Manager and Lance Lauinger, Senior Associate
of the audit firm CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC. The representatives presented the results of
the audit and legal compliance findings. Mr. Hoogeveen commented that the audit team
appreciated the hard work of the Finance Department. Mr. Lorenzini gave an overview
of the audit results, required communications and financial results. Mr. Lauinger
discussed the General Fund financial results, revenues by source, expenses by
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department and reviewed the yearly comparisons. Mr. Lauinger gave an overview of the
Enterprise Funds and explained the operating revenues and expenses. Council Member
Brausen asked about the water fund rate increase. Finance Director Bishop discussed
the operating expenses, rate study and consumption data. Mr. Hoogeveen discussed
the financial highlights commenting that for the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR), the City of Hopkins was awarded the GFOA Certificate for Excellence.
Mr. Hoogeveen discussed the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
emerging issues. The City Council thanked the Finance Department for their hard work
and the audit team for the report. Finance Director Bishop thanked the Finance
Department staff for their support during the audit.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival is July 13-21, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Brausen, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Debbie Kirkendahl, 101-20th Avenue South, came forward asking the City Council to
revisit the Privacy Fence Zoning Ordinance. Director of Planning and Development
Elverum discussed the history of the reasons for the zoning ordinance. Ms. Elverum
commented that staff would discuss the ordinance and bring it before the City Council
for further discussion and review. Ms. Kirkendahl also commented on the overgrown lot
on 20th Avenue South and asked about yard waste pick up. Staff would investigate the
complaint about the overgrown lot. Public Works Director Stadler discussed the City’s
brush and yard waste service.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk