IV.2. Minutes of the October 20 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 20, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7:00 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, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, City Attorney Riggs, CIO Hepp,
City Planner Lindahl and Finance Director Bishop.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. JCI Hopkins Presentation – Top Outstanding Young Minnesotan Award to
Amy Brace of Amy’s Cupcakes; Gadd
Members of JCI Hopkins and the Hopkins City Council congratulated Amy Brace, owner
of Amy’s Cupcakes, for receiving the Top Outstanding Young Minnesotan Award.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Halverson. Second by Beck.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the October 6, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Resolution Approving Issuance of a Premise Permit For Lawful Gambling to
be Conducted by The Hopkins Raspberry Festival at Pub 819; Domeier
3. Resolution Amending Fees in Appendix A of the Hopkins City Code; Bishop
4. Amendment to Cooperative Agreement – Hennepin County; Elverum
5. Joint Cooperative Agreement with City of Minnetonka and the Metropolitan
Council; Elverum
6. Environmental Cleanup Grant Applications for Vista 44, Youngquist
7. Environmental Cleanup Grant Application for Blake Road Station, Youngquist
Ayes. All.
Nays. None. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Adopt Assessment Roll – 2020 Miscellaneous Special Assessments; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2020-075 requesting that
the City Council hold a public hearing, adopt the assessment roll and miscellaneous
special assessments. Staff has not received any assessment appeals. Council Member
Brausen noted the assessments are less than previous years.
Mayor Gadd opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. No public comments were received.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Beck.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2020-053, Resolution for Adoption of Assessment
Roll, 2020 Miscellaneous Assessments.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Blake Road Station Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Review;
Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl and WSB Vice President of Environmental Services Andi Moffatt
provided a summary of Council Report 2020-080 requesting that the City Council approve
a resolution making a negative declaration of need regarding an Environmental Impact
Statement for the Blake Road Station Development.
Mayor Gadd asked for clarification on the comments from agencies but wondered if
anything stood out. Ms. Moffatt stated there were not any specific comments that need
to be called out. Council Member Hunke did like some of the environmental comments
received. Trish Sieh with Kimley Horn provided more information on the environmental
friendly components of the project. Alyssa Jagdfeld with ESG provided further information
about the various components of the building design.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Brausen.
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-055, making a negative declaration of need
regarding an Environmental Impact Statement for the Blake Road Station
Development.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Hopkins Village II Concept Plan Review; Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl provided a summary of Council Report 2020-073 where the
applicant, Dan Walsh with Community Housing Development Corporation (CDHC),
requested concept plan review for the Hopkins Village II development.
Dan Walsh, Real Estate Developer for CDHC reported that the national register
designation was not approved. He provided additional information on the proposed
concept plan.
Council Member Hunke stated he liked the work force housing and three bedroom units
and did not oppose the five stories. He did expected a design similar to Version 1 which
complemented the streetscape whereas Version 3 does not compliment well. He also
preferred the project be more connected to Mainstreet. He wanted high quality materials
to be used with the project.
Council Member Brausen agreed with Council Member Hunke’s comments. He
questioned if traffic patterns have changed near the neighborhood and had parking
concerns.
Council Member Beck agreed to the five stories and reiterated that he liked the i nitial
design the best including the storefront appearance. He did have concerns about on
street parking noting parking should be onsite.
Council Member Halverson did not oppose the 5 stories but echoed comments about
preferring Version 1.
Mr. Walsh provided information on the cost for window options and ideas for parking.
Mayor Gadd talked about making the building fit into Mainstreet with a walkable
component. He also expressed concerns with parking. He preferred Version 1 over
Version 3 and supported a 5 story building. He also wanted good materials to wrap the
building.
Council Member Hunke liked the bump-outs but preferred to have them at the ground
level. Mr. Walsh supported that idea.
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Council Member Beck questioned City parking standards. M r. Lindahl stated that the
developer and staff have talked about the need to update the parking study to reflect the
final building design. Staff will work with the developer on parking.
Council Member Brausen concurred that good materials should wrap th e building. He
question if raising the building was OK if materials were upgraded. Mr. Hunke suggest to
raise the building to allow more space from floor to floor and supported adding more brick
on the towers. Discussion ensued regarding the exterior materials and placement.
Mr. Walsh provided additional information on moving forward with the project including
the addition of historic architecture to fit on Mainstreet. The team will take the comments
into consideration and work with staff on moving forward in the process.
VII.3. 3rd Quarter Financial Report; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided the 3rd Quarter results and more information about
CARES Act Funding. The City Council thanked staff for their efforts on the budget.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Mornson and Public Works Director Stadler provided information on the
snowfall event and snow removal procedures. Mayor Gadd reminded residents of their
options to vote. Mayor Gadd the next regular City Council meeting will be on Wednesday,
November 4, 2020 at 7 p.m. Council Member Halverson stated the Hopkins Police
Department is holding a Halloween Event on Saturday.
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 8:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk