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IV.1. Minutes of the September 3, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:02 p.m. at the Hopkins Fire Station, 101 17th Avenue South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance with Council Members Brausen, Kuznia, Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Hunke. Second by Brausen. Motion to Adopt Agenda with removal of Consent Agenda item 9. Approval of Resolution 2019-064 Approving the Mediated Settlement and the Addendum to the Mediated Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of Hopkins, Doran 810 LLC and Resolution 2019-063 Approving the Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City of Hopkins, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Hopkins, Doran 810 LLC and Doran 810 Apartments, LLC; Riggs. Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS III. 1. Proclamation for National Medicare Education Week Mayor Gadd read the proclamation declaring September 15-19, 2019 as Hopkins Medicare Education Week in the City of Hopkins. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Kuznia. Second by Brausen. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the August 20, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the August 20, 2019 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 3. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License Premise for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co. 4. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 5. Approval of Gallery Flats Parking Lease Agreement 6. Approval of Insurance Contribution for Sergeants Union L.E.L.S. #171 7. Ratify Checks Issued in August 2019 8. Order Public Assessment Hearing- 2019 Miscellaneous Special Assessments HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VII.1. An Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for St. Gabriel Church and School Director of Planning and Development Elverum discussed the application for an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for St. Gabriel Church and School. Ms. Elverum explained that the CUP is necessary to approve the re-establishment for the building use as a convent. St. Gabriel’s intent is to rehabilitate the existing convent with minor site changes including more green and garden space. Ms. Elverum gave an overview of the history of the property. A neighborhood meeting was held and no comments were received. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the application and is recommending approval. Ms. Elverum commented that the project supports the City’s Comprehensive Plan and staff is recommending approval. Council Member Brausen asked about the building condition and use. Mr. Paul Carr, architect for Mohagen Hansen, came forward and d iscussed the process to rehabilitate and update the building. Mayor Gadd commented that it is great to bring the building back to life with its original intent. Council Member Hunke commented that he would abstain from the vote since he was a member of the St. Gabriel parish and employed by the architect firm, Mohagen Hansen. Staff would set up tour of the building for the City Council. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2019-066, approving an amendment to the conditional use permit for St. Gabriel Church to re-establish the accessory convent use, subject to conditions. Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson. Abstain: Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. VII.2. Review 2020 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy Finance Director Bishop discussed the preliminary 2020 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy. Mr. Bishop gave an overview of the truth in taxation process, General Fund additions, expenditures and revenues. The proposed increase is 8.14%. Mr. Bishop discussed the proposed 2020 Levy and gave an explanation of the 11.33% increase. Mr. Bishop commented that the impact on a median value home would be a $253 increase. Mr. Bishop discussed the next steps in the process explaining that the budget needs to be certified to Hennepin County by September 30 and that the public meeting would be scheduled for December 3. The Special Revenue and Enterprise budgets would be on the October 8 Work Session agenda. Mr. Bishop discussed the 2020 preliminary HRA/EDA Levy commenting that staff would be asking for approval of the maximum amount with the option to reduce but not increase the amount. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 Council Member Kuznia asked for further explanation of the impact on a median value home. Mr. Bishop discussed the Financial Management Plan (FMP). Mayor Gadd commented that the budget process began early in the year and that staff and Council has reviewed the budget information at previous meetings. Mayor Gadd commented that once the levy is set is can be lowered but not increased and that the budget increases are ensuring public safety of the community and infrastructure improvements. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Brausen, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:33 p.m. OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: ______________________________ __________________________________ Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk