IV.1. Minutes of the July 14, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 14, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Beck, Brausen,
Halverson and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, City
Clerk Domeier, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Anderson, City Planner
Lindahl, Director of Planning and Development Elverum and Building Official Kearney.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Raspberry Festival Presentation; Lou Jean Gleason
Lou Jean Gleason with the Hopkins Raspberry Festival provided information about the
upcoming festivities.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Gadd asked City Clerk Domeier to summarize the changes made to Ordinance
2020-1149. Ms. Domeier stated the main change to the ordinance since the first
reading was changing the quantity of dogs allowed per dwelling unit from two to three.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 16, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for August 11, 2020 State Primary
Election; Domeier
3. Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-1149; Domeier
4. Ratify Checks Issued in June 2020; Bishop
5. Resolution Approving Special Assessment of Waterline Repairs on Private
Property; Bishop
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. 1409 & 1413 Variance Request – Pawn America; Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl provided a summary of Council Report 2020-050. The applicant,
Robin Franke with Pawn America, LLC, requested a variance from Ordinance 2017 -
1125 to allow a pawnshop on properties located at 1409 and 1413 Mainstreet.
Council Member Halverson questioned if the former Taco Bell site was a viable location.
Mr. Lindahl stated that Pawn America has approached staff about various sites
including the former Taco Bell site. He stated the applicant has never come forward
with an application for that site noting it does not meet the eligible criteria for a
pawnshop. He provided further background on the site selection process and possible
location scenarios. Council Member Hunke provided additional background on the
2017 Ordinance language. Council Member Beck thanked the Planning Commission
for their work on the item.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-036, denying the variance request from Robin
Franks with Pawn America, LLC to allow a pawnshop on the properties located at
1409 (PID 24-117-22-32-0099) and 1413 Mainstreet (PID 24-117-22-32-0100).
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the Hopkins City Code
Pertaining to the Minnesota State Building Code; Kearney
Building Official Kearney provided a summary of Council Report 2020 -051. Ordinance
2020-1154 revises Chapter 8 of the Hopkins City Code Regarding the Minnesota State
Building Code.
Mayor Gadd questioned how often the state building code is updated. Mr. Kea rney
replied that the last update was in 2015. He noted that the major changes for this
update included requirements for residential decks and solar energy.
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-1154 for first reading.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapters 4 and 102 and Appendix A
of the Hopkins City Code Regarding On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and
Experience-Based Entertainment; Domeier
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City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of Council Report 2020-054. Ordinance 2020-
1147 amends Chapters 4, 102 and Appendix A of the Hopkins City Code regarding
Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and Experience-Based Entertainment. Assistant City
Manager Lenz commented on the process of developing the ordinance and staff’s
approach to thinking outside the box to make it happen.
The City Council thanked staff for their work on the ordinance and shared their
excitement for this opportunity in Hopkins. The City Council will hold their second
reading on August 4. It is anticipated that the first license for this new use will be
considered on August 18.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt for First Reading Ordinance 2020-1147 an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 4 and 102 and Appendix A of the Hopkins City Code Regarding On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and Experience-Based Entertainment.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gadd acknowledged the community feedback regarding face coverings in public
during the health crisis. Staff has been directed to review neighboring city’s ordinances
regarding face coverings in public so that a future Council discussion can take place.
Mayor Gadd stated the next regular City Council meeting will be on July 21 at 7 p.m.
and encouraged residents to participate in Raspberry Festival events.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to come before the City Council and upon a motion
by Brausen, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk