IV.2. Minutes of the February 4, 2020 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting ProceedingsMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at
Hopkins City Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Beck, Brausen,
Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson and
Director of Planning and Development Elverum.
Community Development
Director of Planning and Development Elverum gave the following updates:
Overview of the Construction Work Group invitations to businesses and community
representatives who are interested and affected by impacts of the Southwest Light
Rail Transit (SWLRT) construction project. City Council suggestions should be
directed to staff.
Update on the Zoning Regulations Working Group. Ms. Elverum gave an overview of
the goals of the technical advisory committee, focus groups and application process
and considerations. Staff is recommending 15 members to serve on the working
group and reviewed the possible applicants. Additional recommendations by the City
Council should be submitted to staff. There was Council discussion regarding the
potential applicants for the working group and focus groups.
Update on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Elverum commented that staff is
continuing to update the plan and requirements. Staff would bring the plan back to
the City Council for final approval.
Discussion regarding presenting the process for approving development proposals
at a future City Council meeting.
Administration
City Manager Mornson gave the following updates:
Discussion of the Police Department banquet.
March 10 W ork Session rescheduled to March 24.
CenturyLink would be notifying customers that they would no longer be offering TV
services.
Mr. Mornson met with former City Council members who continue to meet on a
regular basis.
Discussion of potential Blake Road closures due to SWLRT construction. There was
discussion regarding the length of the closure and effect on businesses and
pedestrians. Staff would continue to communicate with the SWLRT project office and
update the Council.
New City Council Member identification badges.
City Council
Council Member Hunke gave an update on the PLACES meeting on Thursday
January 30.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, seconded by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk