IV.2. Minutes of the May 27, 2020 City Council Emergency Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
EMERGENCY MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 27, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice an emergency meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held by conference call through GoToMeeting pursuant to Minnesota Statue 13D.021 in
response to the COVID-19 emergency on Tuesday, May 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order and conducted roll call of City Council
participating in the meeting. Council Members present included Beck, Brausen,
Halverson and Hunke. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk
Domeier, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, Fire Chief Specken,
Director of Public Works Stadler and Director of Planning and Development Elverum.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
NEW BUSINESS
II.1. Resolution Authorizing the Granting of Regulatory Flexibility to Local
Businesses; Mornson
City Manager Mornson provided a summary of Council Report 2020-039. On May 20,
2020 Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20 -56 outlining plans for bars and
restaurants to open on June 1 for outdoors services so long as certain conditions,
including social distancing, are maintained to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Staff is
receiving requests for temporary outdoor seating as part of the order. The proposed
resolution will allow staff some flexibility in granting temporary outdoor seating areas.
Mayor Gadd confirmed that City Attorney Riggs has reviewed the resolution. Mr. Riggs
stated that the resolution was prepared by the Kennedy & Graven team and that a few
cities are considering adoption of the same or similar resolution. The goal of the
resolution is to provide staff flexibility with zoning and license processes to get
businesses up and running.
Mayor Gadd questioned if the checklist of items were from the Governor’s office. Mr.
Riggs clarified that the requirements following those normally requested for a new
space or liquor license. The checklist gives the City broad latitude and allows flexibility
to get creative with requests.
Council Member Brausen questioned the timeline for the temporary seating. Mr.
Mornson stated the proposed end date is October 31, 2020. Mr. Riggs added that the
timeline is at the Council’s discretion and they can revert back to normal policy at any
time.
Mayor Gadd questioned the areas of town where businesses have requested additional
seating. City Clerk Domeier stated that most requests have been on Mainstreet and
one from the Blake Road area.
Motion by Beck. Second by Halverson.
Motion to approve Resolution 2020-031 a Resolution Authorizing the Granting of
Regulatory Flexibility to Local Businesses.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
EMERGENCY MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 27, 2020
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson , Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke
Motion to adjourn.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk