05-04-2021 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 4, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7:03 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, Finance Director Bishop, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum, Planner Lindahl, City Clerk Domeier, Building
Official Kearney and City Attorney Riggs.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Gadd added a Presentation item to the agenda for the Hopkins Elks Lodge
#2221.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as modified.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
Danielle Arthur with the Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 shared information about their 60th
Anniversary events.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Brausen.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the April 20, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-1164; Kearney
3. Ratify Checks Issued in April 2021; Bishop
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Hearing on the Approval of a Housing Program for a Multifamily Housing
Development and the Issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of
Raspberry Ridge Limited Partnership; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2021-047. Raspberry
Ridge Limited Partnership has applied for and received authorization from Minnesota
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Management and Budget to issue up to $22 million of housing revenue bonds. They are
asking the City of Hopkins to issue $21.3 million of conduit revenue bonds on their behalf.
Council Member Hunke confirmed that any of the out-of-pocket expenses to the City are
covered by the applicant. Mr. Bishop confirmed.
Mayor Gadd opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. No comments were received.
Dan Walsh with Trellis provided a thank you to all involved in the project.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-026 Approving the Issuance of Conduit
Revenue Bonds by the City of Hopkins for the Benefit of Raspberry Ridge
Limited Partnership.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
V.2. First Reading: Hopkins Village Addition Alley Easement Vacation; Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl provided a summary of Council Report 2021-048. Raspberry
Ridge Limited Partnership, on behalf of Community Housing Development Corporation,
requests vacation of the existing easement for public alley and thoroughfare purposes in
favor of the City of Hopkins over Hopkins Village Addition.
Council Member Halverson confirmed that the easement designed is just for access and
not utilities. City Planner Lindahl confirmed.
Mayor Gadd opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. No comments were received.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-025, approving the first reading of Ordinance
2021-1169 vacating an alley easement over Hopkins Village Addition.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Meadowbrook Golf Course; Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl provided a summary of Council Report 2021-046. Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) requests an amendment to its existing conditional
use permit (CUP) for an outdoor recreational use (Meadowbrook Golf Course) within a
residential area to construct a new permanent golf clubhouse.
Jason Gadd confirmed that the amendment has been reviewed by the City Attorney
without issue. City Planner Lindahl confirmed. Council Member Halverson questioned
the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Mr. Lindahl replied that the Commission
recommended approval. Ms. Halverson questioned the footprint of the building and
previous temporary trailer. Michael Schroeder with the Minneapolis Park Board provided
information about the footprint of the building and proposed uses.
Council Member Brausen shared concerns about the conditional use permit standards
and the broader uses that could be on the property. Mr. Schroeder talked about the
average loss per year at the golf course. He talked about their enterprise operations,
limiting factors with project costs and future food and beverage options. Mayor Gadd
also acknowledged that part of the golf course is in St. Louis Park.
Council Member Hunke questioned if residents could have access to the food truck and
beverages. Mr. Schroeder welcomed neighbors to enjoy the golf community. The
proposed food truck and outdoor seating will be located in the patio area or in the area of
the former clubhouse.
Mayor Gadd confirmed the energy conservation information and lighting plan will be
submitted. Mr. Lindahl confirmed that the applicant has supplied the materials.
Council Member Hunke question the construction timeline. Mr. Schroeder stated it will
start this fall in anticipation for use in spring, 2022.
City Manager Mornson talked about a request for payment in lieu of taxes. He stated that
staff has been advised that the conditional use permit cannot be tied to the payment in
lieu of taxes. He noted that conversations have started with the Minneapolis Park Board
about options for the future tax payments adding that the applicant paid a large special
assessment last year. City Attorney Riggs also talked about the conditions and the
legislative fix summarized by Mr. Mornson. Council Member Brausen requested that the
issue be addressed again in a couple years.
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Motion by Halverson. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-022, approving an amendment to the existing
conditional use permit for Meadowbrook Golf Course allowing construction of a
new permanent golf clubhouse building, subject to conditions.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. First Reading: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 11524
Excelsior Boulevard; Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl provided a summary of Council Report 2021-047. The application
was initiated by staff as a "housekeeping" item to assign future land use and zoning
classifications to property annexed from Minnetonka into Hopkins.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Beck.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-023, approving a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment establishing the Future Land Use designation for the property located
at 11524 Excelsior Boulevard (PID 23-117-22-44-0160) as Neighborhood Center,
subject to conditions.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-024, approving the first reading of Ordinance
2021-1168 establishing the zoning for the property located at 11524 Excelsior
Boulevard (PID 23-117-22-44-0160) as B-3, General Business District, subject to
conditions.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2; Article IV of the Hopkins City
Code regarding Boards, Commissions, Committees and Similar Bodies; Lenz
Assistant City Manager Lenz provided a summary of Council Report 2021-031. Adoption
of the proposed ordinance will establish two additional seats on the Park Board, clarify
the length terms created by vacated positions, and allow for the City Council to appoint
non-voting student members.
Mayor Gadd confirmed the new ordinance was reviewed by the City Attorney. Assistant
City Manager Lenz confirmed. Council Member Brausen questioned the residency of the
youth members. Ms. Lenz clarified that the residency may include a student at Hopkins
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High School, Blake School or Ubah Medical Academy even though they do not live in
Hopkins boundaries.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt for first reading Ordinance 2021-1165 An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 2, Article IV of the Hopkins City Code Regarding Boards, Commissions,
Committees and Similar Bodies.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gadd provided the upcoming meeting schedule.
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 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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son Gadd, Mayor
Amy Domeier, City Clerk