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01-14-2020 Work Session HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Raspberry Room at City Hall, 1010 15t Street South. Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum and Community Development Coordinator Youngquist. MINNETONKA ANNEXATION Joining the City Council and staff for this discussion were City of Minnetonka staff members Geralyn Barone, City Manager and Julie Wischnack, Community Development Director. Mayor Gadd summarized the project information and proposed annexation plan as provided in the Council packet. Ms. Barone thanked the City Council for the opportunity to meet. Ms. Wischnack provided additional background on the project. She provided information on the proposed total payment to Hopkins for the proposed annexation/detachment. Ms. Barone added that any payment would need to be brought to Minnetonka City Council as well. She stated that Minnetonka would cover the costs associated with the annexation legal costs. Discussion ensued regarding the property boundaries, setbacks, grading, and design issues. Ms. Wischnack did talk about the implications moving the building north with the sewer line location. Council Member Brausen was concerned about Hopkins ending up with a useable lot. He was also concerned about the payment project stopping at the year 2026. Ms. Wischnack talked about the phase in and phase out of tax revenue noting that five years is a typical outlook period. Mayor Gadd commented about previous land swaps with other cities. He also wanted to protect options for redevelopment in the area. Council Member Beck commented on the proposed building roofline. Ms. Wischnack talked about the rooflines and aesthetics of the project. Council Member Hunke wanted to make sure that if the strip mall was redeveloped that we could have a mixed use development getting access from the new road. Ms. Wischnack will check on that issue for future redevelopment. All Council Members wanted to ensure reuse of the road was included in the project and that the City was left with a desirable project. Council Member Brausen also wanted to ensure the City was receiving the best options for the development. Ms. Wischnack summarized that Minnetonka will explore moving the building a little more north, explain the 5/7 years on outlook, making sure ability on cross parking for future redevelopment, and changing the curve to straight line at intersection. They will HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2020 be in touch soon by following up with Ms. Elverum and City Manager Mornson. Mr. Mornson added that Minnetonka is looking for a decision soon. COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CHDC) PLANS Joining the City Council and staff for this discussion were Dan Walsh, Vice President of CHDC and Rachel Peterson with Hess, Roise and Company. Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum provided a brief summary of the proposed plan and development at Raspberry Ridge as provided in the Council packet. Mr. Walsh provided an overview of the project for Raspberry Ridge Renovation and Hopkins Village II New Construction. He requested to add the Activity Center to the National Register of Historic Places conditioned upon staff review of the final application to the state review board. He talked about the five year recapture period that would be associated with the Hopkins Activity Center. Assistant Manager Lenz further clarified the change of use as a community use and there were no implications should the historical society leave their space. She added that no exterior changes are proposed other than a new roof for the center. Mr. Walsh talked about the benefits of the project including the options for grants and legacy funds. He would like to proceed with the national register application and asked for City approval. Discussion was held regarding the designation and the architectural components, grant options, potential for adding security cameras, historic tax credits, and financing for the project. Ms. Elverum talked about the affordable housing component of the project. Ms. Lenz asked Mr. Walsh to talk about the renovation effect on current residents. He provided an overview an the renovation activities for residents, interior and exterior. Council Member Brausen and Mayor Gadd were concerned about renovating units with tenants in place. Mr. Walsh reviewed the critical path schedule including concept review, financing, and land use approvals. He also shared the proposed conceptual plans noting designs were very preliminary. City Council supported the current location of the community room. Discussion was held about the proposed parking and the need for a parking study. Council Member Brausen was concerned about parking that would affect the area residents. He requested the project come to the City Council for concept review before it goes to the Planning Commission. He shared concerns about the financing, renovations and parking. Ms. Elverum provided information about the conduit financing policy. She added that the Police Department is aware of the project. This project fills in a gap on Mainstreet and there are unique opportunities for intergenerational connections. Council Member Brausen also requested the City to look at the density down 6th and 7tn Avenue, landscaping around the project and snow plow operation implications. He would like another conversation about these items before it goes to Planning HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2020 Commission. Mayor Gadd questioned the next steps for the City regarding the National Historic Designation. Ms. Elverum stated there will be an agreement brought back to the City Council. Mr. Walsh anticipated the agreement would be ready in spring or summer. REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE POLICY 5-J MOBILE FOOD UNIT POLICY City Clerk Domeier and Assistant City Manager Lenz provided the proposed changes of the policy as outlined in the Council packet. Discussion was held about the proposed changes. Mayor Gadd thanked staff for looking at the policy. It is anticipated this item will be on the February 4, 2020 Consent Agenda. OTHER City Manager Mornson provided information on the proposed January 21 City Council Meeting Agenda. After the meeting, Council will review and practice the State of the City script. He also shared the upcoming calendar of events and potential meeting conflicts. Assistant City Manager Lenz provided an update on the Board and Commission recruitment timeline and attendance policy. More information to be presented at an upcoming meeting. Mayor Gadd talked about the meeting process for January 21. Attendees would fill out a form to provide comment. Not all questions may be answered on the spot this would ensure we have a way to follow up with participants. The three minute time limit will be imposed. Council Member Brausen provided his thoughts on the Minnetonka annexation. He wants to ensure it's the best option moving forward. Ms. Elverum suggested doing a land swap for the Subway property. She could obtain additional feedback from the Police Department on the property and look at any tax implications. Council Member Brausen provided information on a meeting with Jill Miller from Projects in Person regrading liquor licensing. Ms. Lenz provided information on the liquor license conversation around social businesses. Ms. Domeier clarified some of the liquor license requirements that are included in state statute. Staff supports the use the issue has been determining a few for the proposed use that is equitable for all license holders. Council Member Beck provided his thoughts on the Minnetonka annexation noting he was fine with the gas station. He stated he supports accessory dwelling units. Council Member Brausen concurred. Council Member Hunke provided his thoughts on the Minnetonka annexation noting he was supportive of the Subway site because of potential development. He has met with HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 14, 2020 residents regarding the Artspace project. Access Hopkins is meeting tomorrow night at Pizza Luce at 6:30 p.m. Council Member Halverson provided her thoughts on the Minnetonka annexation noting the cash offer seemed low but could support the Subway project. She is open to options. Discussion was held regarding the Artspace project including meetings, outreach and concept plans. Ms. Elverum was hoping to have concept plans in February. City Manager Mornson expressed concerns about Open Meeting Law and the work staff has done to date. Mayor Gadd provided his thoughts on the Minnetonka annexation noting he was undecided on the cash option payment or the Subway parcel but knew he didn't want the gas station. Mayor Gadd mentioned he would not be able to attend the Hopkins Superintendent meeting being held next week. If another member wants to attend his place, please contact Mr. Mornson. 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 8:59 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk ATTEST: � son Ga , ayor _ l` � � '���� A y Domeier, City Clerk