IV.1. Minutes of the February 2, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:05 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, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, Director of Public Works Stadler, City Planner Lindahl, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum, Fire Chief Specken, Police Chief Johnson, City
Clerk Domeier and City Attorney Riggs.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Beck.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
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Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Raspberry Ridge II Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review;
Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl provided a summary of Council Report 2021-010 for Trellis
Community Housing Corporation’s request for rezoning, conditional use permit and site
plan approvals for the Raspberry Ridge II (formerly the Hopkins Village II) development .
Council Member Beck shared concerns about the bump stops affecting snow removal
but supported the project.
Council Member Hunke thanked the applicant for listening to the commission and
council concerns throughout the project. He was excited that three be droom
apartments are part of the project but questioned the parking. Mr. Lindahl explained the
cross access agreement and easement that is in place for both properties. The parking
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will be included in the PUD Agreement. Discussion was held about the green
components of the project.
Council Member Brausen acknowledged the letters received from residents. He
specifically addressed the retail aspect of Mainstreet and his concerns about parking
near the homes. He wanted to ensure the City was proactive with residents about the
parking and that is addressed before the start of construction. Mr. Lindahl talked about
the snow storage and removal plan discussions with the applicant.
Council Member Halverson shared her excitement for the project especially the three
bedroom apartments and going forward with the applicant.
Mayor Gadd stated the impact to Mainstreet is key and appreciated the applicant’s
willingness to tie in retail to Mainstreet. He also appreciated the safe pedestrian
crossings that were incorporated.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-003 approving the first reading of Ordinance
2021-1163 rezoning the subject property with PID 24-117-22-43-0240 from B-2,
Central Business District to B-2, Central Business District with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD), subject to conditions.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-004 approving a conditional use permit (CUP)
allowing a residential use in the B-2, Central Business District on the subject
property with PID 24-117-22-43-0240, subject to conditions.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Lindahl alerted City Council of revisions to the Resolution 2021 -005 including the
removal of three conditions related to trash removal, lighting plan and landscaping.
Motion by Beck. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-005 approving the site plan for the Raspberry
Ridge II Multiple Family Apartment Building on the subject property with PID 24-
117-22-43-0240, subject to conditions.
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Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Police Department Update; Johnson
Police Chief Johnson provided an overview of community building and engagement
methods during the past year along with crime prevention initiatives, new technology
and equipment.
Mayor Gadd highlighted how engaged and community focused the department has
been and especially over the last year. He wanted to hear more about the internal
relationships within the department. Mr. Johnson shared how the department always
focuses on the mental and physical health of the officers and staff.
Council Member Brausen talked about the relationships the department has established
and stated he is proud of the department’s community outreach.
VII.3. Fire Department Update; Specken
Fire Chief Specken provided an overview of 2020 Fire Department operations and
information on operations in 2021 and into the future.
Council Member Brausen requested that Mr. Specken share more information about the
CERT team. Mr. Specken provided information on the team and how they have helped
throughout the community. Mr. Brausen commented on the call times for the
department. He also recognized the great partnership established between police and
fire in Hopkins. Mayor Gadd thanked Mr. Specken for all his leadership during the
pandemic. Council Member Halverson also recognized the departments call times and
partnerships.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gadd stated that the next work session will be on February 9 at 6:30 p.m. and the
next regular meeting on February 16 at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to come before the City Council and upon a motion
by Brausen, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk