Agenda
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
FINAL AGENDA
. June 1, 2004
7:30 pm
THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Schedule: 7:00 pm - HRA Meeting
7:30 pm - City Council Meeting
Work Session at conclusion of the regular City Council meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
!!. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
. (Public must fill out a Speaker Request Form. Three minute limit for each person)
!!!:. PRESENTATION
1. Raspberry Festival
2. Recognition of Sharon MacDonald
IV. REPORTS
1. Park Board
. 2. Zoning and Planning Commission
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of May 18, 2004 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of May 25, 2004 City Council Work Session
.3. Ratify prior month's disbursements
4. Approve miscellaneous license applications
5. Appointment to Chemical Health Commission, Michael Borowiak; (Memo), Maxwell
6. Growers' Market agreement; (CR2004-083) - Anderson
.7. Approve sub-recipient agreement with Luther Company-Henn Co Environmental
Response Fund grant program; (CR2004-091) - Elverum
8. Approve contract, HennCo Environmental Response Fund grant program,
Luther/Hopkins Honda/Mainstreet property; (CR2004-090)- Elverum
9. Award 2004 sidewalk and alley repair project, (CR2004-086) - Hill
10. Lease agreement with Henn Co for satellite link; (CR2004-085) - Genellie
1.1.Approve liquor license applications for the license year 2004/2005; (CR2004-088) -
Obermaier
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell -
VI. OATH OF OFFICE
. 1. Michael Borowiak, Chemical Health Commission
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CALLTHE RAZZLE LINE - 939.1421
(The Razzle Line is the City of Hopkins voice message system)
VII. NEW BUSINESS
. 1. Front yard variance, 109 Holly; (CR2004-081) - Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell
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2. Rezoning of Luther Company Mainstreet property between 6th and 8th Avenues
to PUD; (CR2004-077) - Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell
3. PUD agreement for Luther Company Mainstreet property between 6th and 8th
Avenues (CR2004-089) - Elverum
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell
4. Comp'Plan amendment, 250 Fifth Avenue So; (CR2004-079) - Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell
5. First reading, rezoning of former Knox property to PUD; (CR2004-078) -
Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson . Maxwell -
. 6. PUD agreement Hopkins Honda project, formerly Knox property; (CR2004-84) -
Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell
7. CUP Hopkins Honda project, former Knox. property; (CR2004-80) - Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson MaXwell
8. Concept review Hopkins House redevelopment; (CR2004-082) - Anderson
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell
9. Facility project budget update; (Memo) - Stadler
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell -
10.Authorize funds to digitize building plans; (CR2004-087) - Genellie
Vote: Brausen Thompson Rowan Johnson Maxwell -
. VIII. .. ADJOURNMENT
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 18, 2004, in the
. Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Thompson, Johnson,
, and Rowan. Also, present were staff members Mielke, Genellie, Stadler, Strachota,
, Reid, J. Anderson, and City Attorney Wynn Curtiss.
I. CALL TO,ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. OA TH OF OFFICE
Chief. Reid reviewed the role of the Police Reserve in the Community and explained
the training that a Reserve Officer receives. Last year, the Police Reserves donated
over 5,000 hours to the City of Hopkins.
Captain Rob Brimmer introduced the new officers and pinned badges on them. The
new officers are: Joseph Walter Sikorski, Ryan Mathew Taylor, Randy Jay Mahlen,
" . Lori Ann Cole, and Matthew Aaron Brink.
The City Clerk administered .the oath of office to the new Police Reserve, Officers.
IV. PRESENT A TION
1. Police Department Lifesaving Award
Chief Reid ran a news clip of the incident involving four officers; Matt Struck, Mark
Kyllo, Micheal Johnson and Sergeant Michael Glassberg. The four officers
responded to a call at the Eisenhower Community Center where Adrian Schoen
collapsed. The officers used an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and
performed CPR. Mr. Schoen was eventually stabiliied to the point where he could
be transported by ambulance to the hospital. The actions of the four officers saved
the life of Adrian Schoen. Mr. Schoen presented the Lifesaving Medals to the
officers.
Chief Reid also thanked Doug Strandness of the Hopkins Crime Fund Board. The
Board raised approximately $20,000 for the purchase of AEDs. Dr. Charles Leuck
addressed the Council.
. 2. Hopkins Area Jaycees, Mainstreet Days
Matt ,Weinachtand Brian Levanduski, of the Jaycees presented the events for the
Mainstreet Days Celebration that will begin on Friday, May 21. TheTent dances
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are main fundraisers for the Jaycees. Last year funds were donated for the
purchase of AEDs. .
V. REPORTS - COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Chemical Health Commission
The Commission will be participating in Mainstreet Days. They will be handing out
pamphlets, hoping to raise awareness of chemical health issues.
The Commission discussed the age limits at the Depot. A number of youth under
14 have been hanging out outside the Depot. The Depot garage sale will be in
July.
The Seatbelt Challenge ended on April 16th. The PACT group has been invited to
speak to 6th graders.
The Commission discussed the results of the alcohol compliance checks and the
Liquor ordinance.
Council Member Thompson inquired about the age issues. Mr. Schmidt responded
that right now the age limits are 14 to 18 years of age and they have placed a sign
outside the building. Mr. Mielke stated that parents are dropping 12 and 13-year .
oldsoff and leaving them there. The kids are hanging out outside the Depot. The
student board decided that they would change the requirements to grade levels 9
through 12.
Mayor Maxwell asked Chief Reid if the curfew is different for 12 and 1 3-year olds
from the curfew for 14 to 18-year olds. Chief Reid responded that it is different
and it is a concern of the department.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of May 4, 2004 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of May 11, 2004 City Council Work Session
3. Second Reading East End Overlay Zoning District (Memo)
4. Award Bid for 2004 Street Improvement Project (CR2004-075)
5. Approve Refuse Truck Purchase (CR2004-069)
6. Approve Revision to Equipment Replacement Plan (CR2004-074)
7. Minnesota Metro Public Safety Radio Project Contract with Motorola
(CR2004-070)
8. Minnesota Metro Public Safety Radio Project, Harris Microwave (CR2004-
071 )
9. Establish New Internal Revenue Services Fund (CR2004-076)
Council Member Thompson remarked that the new refuse truck is approximately ..
$14,000 over budget. Mr. Stadler stated that it is; the truck will be paid for out of
the Refuse Fund with no additional rate increase.
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. Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Johnson seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Overpass Skate Park Operational Agr~ement (CR2004-072)
The City Council has directed staff to find a means of operating the Overpass
Skate Park that would have minimal or no cost to the General Fund. After a
discussion with the Council, an announcement was placed on the web site. Two
. agencies asked to be considered for managing the park. The first was a for profit
company. They requested a commitment from the City for $7500 to install. new
equipment. They planned a membership program that would be more costly to
resident skaters that the current program.
Community Sports and Recreation has asked for an opportunity to make a proposal
to operate the park for the City. C8.R is a non-profit organization that works with
all youth. Operating the park would give CSR a focal point to further their..
. mission. Leadership development programs are accomplished through youth
sports; teen leadership; and programs in traditional, alternative, and extreme sports
and recreational programming. CSR would assume all expenses for operating the
park. They would also retain all revenues. The park will be open at a lower cost to
the users as in the past. Hours will remain the same as in previous years.
Wayne Cummings, founder of CSR, and their Administrative Director, Suzette Neal
appeared to answer questions.
The .contract will go into effect as soon as the City receives the insurance rider
showing that the organization has coverage on the park.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Thompson seconded a
motion to approve the Operators Agreement between Community Sports and
Recreation and the City of Hopkins for the operation of the Hopkins Overpass Skate
Park for the 2004 season. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Johnson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
2. Approve Minnetonka Boulevard Water Main Replacement Engineering
Services Agreement (CR2004-073)
. Minnetonka Boulevard will be reconstructed in 2005. On June 15th, the City
Council will consider approval for design plans on theCSAH 73/5 intersection and
the Minnetonka Blvd improvements.
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The existing water main has been troublesome and has required several repairs. .
Staff is recommending that the water main replacement be completed prior to the
pavement reconstruction. The estimated project cost is $130,000 and would be
funded by the water utility fund. Design and construction services fee is $35,120.
Mr. Stadler has met with the task force. The task force has reviewed the final
plans. An open house for the neighborhood to review the plans is scheduled for
June 3rd. All residents of the neighborhood have been notified.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to approve a 2004 project to replace the existing water main in Minnetonka Blvd
and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an engineering services
agreement with WSB and Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to this
project. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council
Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Johnson,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council
Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:25 p.m. .
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor -.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - May 25, 2004
A work session of the Hopkins City Council was called to order by Mayor Gene Maxwell
at 6:30 p.m. on May 25, 2004, at the City Hall. Council members Brausen, Johnson, Rowan and
Thompson Were present. City personnel present were: City Manager Steve Mielke, Assistant City
Manager Jim Genellie, Fire Chief Don Beckering, Economic Development Director Jim Kerrigan,
Police Chief Craig Reid, Public Works Director Steve Stadler and Finance Director Lori Yager.
2004-5 Goals and Objectives
Mr. Mielke said staff had worked to putthe goals into action steps. Consensus was for
everyone to rank the goals and actions A, B or C, with A having highest priority. He stressed
other goals and actions may be added later. Answering Mr. Brausen, he said the difference
between goals 2 and 5 was that of growth in terms of individuals and group as contrasted to
relationships. Both might go together in implementation.
Goal 1: Improve Communications and Marketin~ Efforts to Residents, Developers and
Businesses. Newsletter Ms. Yager noted the newsletter has been going out with utility bills since
January; Mr. Genellie added staff feels it is working although there has not been a lot of feedback.
Ms. Elveru:m has gotten so:me apartment owners to distribute it to their tenants. Some have asked
if it could be put in the Highlights, but that would be tricky. Resident survey Mr. Mielke said
. mailings don't get a reliable return. Chief Reid noted he sends a survey to. each person the force
deals with and gets only 1/2 of 1 % back. Mr. Genellie said a phone survey would cost $15-25,000;
a Web site survey would let one person respond :multiple times. Mr. Kerrigan felt the questions
should be decided before the method; Mayor Maxwell agreed. Ms. Johnson suggested having a
group such as the Jaycees do it for $1,000. Mr. Mielke noted that firms train telephone surveyors
so they do not influence answers. Marketing Ms. Johnson said keeping the Web site updated is
important; Mr. Rowan agreed. Mayor Maxwell asked about HBCA; Mr. Mielke. said his
understanding is they want participation but not direction from the city. Mr. Kerrigan noted they
don't have :money for a marketing program; Mayor Maxwell said after developing such a program,
they could approach the city for help. Ms. Johnson said she felt publicizing HCA was more
important than reestablishing the marketing committee. Mr. Mielke asked everyone to rank the
four subcategories as well as the general goal. Educating about development benefits Mr. Mielke
noted the decertification of TIF-l is a good exa:mple of this need. Mr. Tho:mpson asked about
pamphlets as a means; some felt this would not be effective. Mr. Kerrigan suggested using the
State ofthe City asa means. Ms. Yager and Mayor Maxwell brought up the Sailor. All America
Festival Ms. Johnson said that is a certainty. A contact in the city needs to be put in place.
Celebrate Accomplishments Ms. Yager said this was really a step for Educating. Mr. Brausen said
celebrating accomplishments needs to become part of the city's culture, and cited promoting new
police officers as not getting the attention it should have. Mr. Mielke agreed that even when there
was a communication coordinator this was not effectively done. Chief Reid noted when the police
department has the paper do anything; they supply both the photos and the copy. Ms. Yager
suggested checking with area schools about interns. Mayor Maxwell said each department should
. designate someone to "be in charge of the camera." Mr. Genellie said he would put this on the
department head agenda regularly. Citizen Academy Mr. Mielke said this could be set up like last
time or else with one department highlighted for a year or other length of time. Some department
heads had felt they could not do a good job last time because of lack of time. Cost had been
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$10,000. Ms. Johnson asked about taping for cable; Mr. Mielke said "talking heads" do not show .
well and he does not know how "field stuff' could be done. Mayor Maxwell said perhaps some
departments need a whole night. Chief Reid said in Ames hehad small groups (15 or so) who
came multiple weeks; he feels he has 8 nights' worth of material. He sees the teaching as
leadership training for his force. Mr. Brausen said he felt one should be able to go to any
department and ask for a presentation. Mr. Mielke suggested doing "introduction evenings" with
participants able to sign up for further sessions with particular departments. Chief Reid said
perhaps one year could have the multiple department format, the next the police department, then
multiple, then .fire department, etc. Chief Beckering said that would be a good way for the fire
department to get volunteers, and live demos could be done for small groups. Mr. Brausen said he
felt there was room for both generalist and specialist groups. Mr. Kerrigan noted Bobbie had spent
a lot of time coordinating the Academy and she is no longer here. Ms. Johnson noted this ties in
with the Employees Academy in Goal V, and could replicate the Citizens Academy during the
daytime. She and Mr. Rowan noted Citizens Academy also interests people inbeing on Boards and
Commissions. Mayor Maxwell.asked that staff check with Minnetonka, etc. as to how they are
doing theirs.
General Consensus: The newsletter is doing itsjob.and should continue as is. Any decision
on the survey should wait until questions are decided upon. All America Festival is a way to get
good publicity and the city will help with past videos, etc. Celebrating accomplishments needs
emphasis. Names of Board and Commission members should go on the Web site. The Academy is
valuable.
Goal 2. More Gatherings of Council and Staff. No discussion as all agreed. .
Goal 3. Improve the Budget Process Pre-budget meetings Mr. Mielke noted. pre-budget
presentations are in process. Police will be discussed June 8. The 4 pre-budgets should be finished
in July. Mr. Thompson said he felt information should go to the public during the process.
General discussion followed. Mr. Brausen feared the public would misunderstand or information
would be misconstrued; Mr. Genellie agreed that is possible, but it would elicit public feedback. 2-
year budget Mr. Rowan thinks thi$ needs no deadline. Provide better understanding of the
numbers Mr. Mielke said this includes public as well as council. Mr. Brausen added board and
commission members need this. Mr. Rowan said an understanding between the kinds of funds is
really important. Explore new funding sources Mr. Rowan asked if a department finds funds, does
that change their budget. Ms. Yager said it depends on the type of funds; grants might, fees would
not. Mr. Genellie added if most of their budget comes from the general fund, it would insulate
them more from budget cuts. Mr. Mielke said if it werefor an old program, it would not; if it
were a grant for a new program it would increase their budget money.
General Consensus was to add III E "publish results of pre-budget discussions"
Goal 4. Improve Quality of Life Develop senior housing Mr. Mielke noted Mayor Maxwell had
suggested using a task force. Target blight Mr. Mielke said "blight" could have a legal definition
and a community test meaning. Mayor Maxwell noted getting rid of blight could lead to
development of senior housing. Partner with faith community Mr. Rowan asked if this would
bring up church/state concerns. Mr. Mielke said this would depend on action steps, but should not
be a problem with issues like housing for the homeless, etc. Review liquor store operations Mr.
Mielke noted this is in progress. Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety Mr. Stadler said he wanted
to add a new action: "Touch base with school district at least once a year, like before start of .'
school term, to find problem areas." Reduce traffic congestion, cuHhrough traffic 1\1r. Thompson
said that the public needs to see studies that show their fears are not realized, the city needs to
better communicate good results. Mr. Stadler said follow-up articles in the newsletter could be one
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. method. Mayor Maxwell suggested having the information at hand for complaints would help, and
gave fire response time after the new building as an example. Ms. Johnson felt an overview of
projects after a year would be a good thing for both the Council and Z&P; Mr. Genellie added this
would be helpful even if it did not get in the paper. Mr. Mielke suggested that putting a review a
few months after completion of a project into the road policy might be good. Mr. Brausen said he
got good feedback that the last resolution had a review after a year clause; people felt their
concerns had been heard.
General Consensus was to add IV G"Review and evaluate city projects."
Goal V. Growth of Employees, Supervisors and Council. Leadership Development Chief
Beckering said he patterned the action steps after the State of Minnesota. Employee Academy
means several departments go to a training program together. Review of Supervisory Employees
Ms. Johnson asked how trust and accountability could be put in there. Mr. Brausen said this goes
with Council/staff communication, Goal II. He feels trust and accountability a.re the main reason
this project started. Both "took a beating" this past year and he hears a lot of employee gripes. He
tries to get them to go back to the supervisors, but after 4 years he hears the same complaints. A
way needs to be found for the employee to feel comfortable going to the supervisor. Mr. Mielke
said there are multiple outlets for employees. Maybe a follow-up system is needed. Perhaps an
education prograni for the employees would help.. Ms. Yager agreed some problems arise because
the employee feels the supervisor will not help, but sometimes it is they feel the supervisor cannot
help. Mr. Mielke said peer mediation might be a tool.
General Consensus was to add V E "Provide employees with information and resources to
. resolve issues."
Goal VI. Citizen Growth. Ms. Johnson said the communication with minorities might need to be
different. Mr. Thompson suggested churches.
General Consensus was to add "Locate and use appropriate venues to contact minorities"
as an action step.
Goal VII. Meet with Groups. Mr. Mielke clarified this meant group meetings.
Mr. Mielke will compile the rankings and report back. He added results might impact
budget decisions. Mr. Genellie said he had enjoyed this process and feels some problems have
been resolved by it.
Other
Resolution
Mr. Mielke said the county has passed this resolution. Ms. Hesch is asking Hopkins
Council to also do so as they are trying to get a grant. Mr. Thompson moved to adopt the
Resolution for Support ofMN Out-of-School Time Partnership. Mr. Rowan seconded. Passed 5-
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Fire Inspection System
Mr. Mielke handed out copies of the proposed notification.
City Manager Resignation
Mr. Mielke said finding a new city manager is a high priority. Council needs to appoint an
Acting City Manager. While Mr. Genellie does not want the City Manager position, he is willing
'. to work as an interim City Manager until a new one is hired. An appointment needs to be made by
mid-June. If Mr. Genellie is chosen, he should be given extra compensation. Answering Mayor
Maxwell, he said that could be done per month or per pay scale or by negotiation. General
Consensus was to have a closed-door meeting to discuss personnel options after the June 1 Council
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Mr. Mielke asked what tasks Council considers priority for him to work on in his
remaining time. Mr. Brausen said personnel, as a new manager won't know the past history. Mr.
Mielke said the Council could conduct a closed-door exit interview with him. Ms. Johnson said
implementing Goal V E "Provide employees with information and resources to resolve issues."
Ms. Johnson asked what he felt was important. Mr. Mielke listed Knox/Cornerstone; Hopkins
House, noting he has tried to steer them toward senior housing; replacement process for City
Manager; HCA agreement; Stages.
Mr. Mielke noted it is required to post his position 5 days internally. He handed out
literature on the hiring process. He strongly suggested the Council use a consulting firm as there
are open meeting law issues if they do it alone.
Ms. Johnson had several items. Hopkins Honda needs to be reminded they said they would
do something about the sports building. She asked about progress on "slow down signs" -Mayor
Maxwell got a price of $400 for 1 00. Parking violation citations are not being done fairly -
employees in timed lots are being ticketed if they are late, but recently cars left all night in "no
night parking" areas were not ticketed yet at 6 a~m. Is August 12 a good date for Volunteer
Recognition? General Consensus was yes. She will not be at the June 22 work session.
Mr. Thompson asked about North Annex marketing information. Mr. Mielke said Mr.
Kerrigan is working on that. Mr. Thompson is interested in redeveloping a certain property and
asked what issues might be raised. Mr. Mielke suggested he talk to Attorney Steiner. Mr. Brausen
said there could be a "smell test" issue - a past city officer .had done nothing illegal in a similar .
situation but had problems with bad press.
Mayor Maxwell reminded everyone about the park bench dedication.
Mr. Thompson moved adjournment. Ms. Johnson seconded. On a 5-0 vote, the meeting
adjourned at 9:20p.m.
Kasey Kester, Secretary
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor .'
CITY OF
May 26, 2004 - Planning Report 04-77
HOPKINS
PUD OVERLAY REZONING - HOPKINS HONDA
Proposed Actio.!!,.
Staff recommends the ,following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 04-38, recommending
approval of OrdinanCe. 04-923. placing an overlay zoning of PUD on the area occupied by
Hopkins Honda between Sixth and Eighth Avenues. on the north side of Mainstreet for first
reading.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Ms. Aristy moved and Mr. Sholtz seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution RZ04-14, recommending approval of Ordinance04~923, placing an overlay
zoning of PUD on the area occupied by Hopkins Honda between Sixth and Eighth Avenues on
the north side of Main street. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview.
Hopkins Honda has purchased the former Knox site with the plans to relocate the Honda facility
to this site. This relocation will remove the entire Honda line from downtown Hopkins. The site
on Fifth and Maihstreet will become a smaller franchise. The area occupied by Honda on Sixth
and Seventh Avenues will be available for redevelopment. This is the first step in the
redevelopment of this area.
At this time, The Cornerstone Group is proposing to redevelop the Hopkins Honda area on the
north side of Main street. The area is an odd shape that presents challenges in the redevelopment
of the sites. The triangular area on the north side of Mainstreet between Sixth and Seventh
Avenues would be a row of five townhomes. The area where the old Honda showroom was
located and the area to the north will be. a retail/condo building. The last area used by Honda
/ along Eighth A venue would be another row of three townhomes.
Primary Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
. Why place an overlay zone ofPUD on this property?
. What are the areas that would be included in the overlay zone?
. What is the schedule for the development?
. What are the items that will have to occur for any development to proceed on
these sites in the future?
. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supporting Documents.
. Analysis of issues
. Resolution 04-38
. Ordinance 04-923
. Minutes from Neighborhood Meeting
Nancy . Anderson, AICP
Planner
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Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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Primary Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The zoning of the property is B-3, General Business. In order for this development to occur the
property will have to be rezoned to PUD; this would allow flexibility in the uses and site
development. The Comprehensive Plan has designated this site as Commercial. The base
zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation will remain.
. Why place an overlay zone of PUD on this property?
The property is zoned B-3, General Business. The overlay district will allow flexibility for
future development of the site. The overly district will allow the base zoning to remain while
providing the flexibility to allow a mixed-use development.
. What are the areas that would be included in the overlay zone?
There are three areas of redevelopment with this proposal. The first area is the small triangular
area on the north side of Mainstreet between Sixth and Seventh A venues. This is a difficult area
to redevelop into a retail area because of the shape of the lot. Because of the shape, Cornerstone
is proposing a row of five townhomes.
/ The second area is the area along Mainstreet from Seventh A venue west to mid-block and the
area. to the north. This area provides the largest area for redevelopment. This area will have a
retail area on the first floor along Mainstreet and condo above the retail and to the north.
Cornerstone is proposing to constmct 26 one and two-bedroom lofts. There are also three
townhomes proposed for the north end of this site. Although it is hard to visualize without an
elevation, the condo/retail building will be over the parking area that is immediately north of the
building on Mainstreet.
The third area is the small triangular area along Eighth A venue. This area is proposed to have
three townhomes.
. What is the schedule for the development?
This development is tied to the redevelopment of the former Knox .site. Hopkins Honda is
proposing to start constmction this summer for the new facility. An estimated time for the start
of constmction is summer of 2005.
. What are the items that will have to occur for any development to proceed on
these sites in the future?
The following are the items that will have to occur for this development to proceed:
. Hopkins Honda relocating to the new site
. Conditional Use Permit approval for constmction (this includes drainage,
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. Replatting of the site
. Vacation of the alleys
. Whatwas the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the areas and the reason for the overlay zoning. Eric Johnson, a
property owner to the north of the Luther property, appeared before the Commission. Mr.
Johnson asked if the HCRRA property would be part of a future development. Mr. Johnson was
told that the proposed redevelopment did not include HCRRA property.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the overlay zoning of PUD. By approving the overlay zoning, the site will have
a zoning consistent with the proposed redevelopment.
2. Deny the overlay zoning of PUD. If the overlay zoning is not approved, the existing
zoning will remain and any redevelopment of these sites will have to be consistent with
the existing zoning.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
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Minutes from the Neighborhood Meeting:
611 / 701 Mainstreet rezoning
May 5, 20046:30 PM
- Attendees:
a Sharon Smith 25 7th Avenue
a Nick Bullrae 10 6th Avenue
a Alfred Schmeidel 21 7th Avenue
a Kirsten Elverum- City of Hopkins
a Kyle Allison- Hopkins Honda
a Lynn Robson- Luther Automotive Group
a David Bmce- C. Chase Company
The 611 and 701 Mainstreet neighborhood meeting was May 5,2004. The majority of the
questi01'lS that were raised pertained to the project specific detail for the Cornerstone
project. There were four attendees from the neighborhood. Listed below in bullet point
format are the items that were discussed.
a They asked questions about whether or not the units would be owner occupied.
They would prefer owner occupied to rental.
a Concerns were raised about the Jaycees property and the late night activities and
traffic that are experienced by the neighbors. Complaints were made regarding
/ the "cutting through the HCRRA
//- 0 Inquiry was made regarding the height of the buildings. They thought that 2
stories would be preferred~but were somewhat mixed on that feeling.
0 Neighbors questioned whether or not the Marketplace condominiums were
actually occupied. They claim that they never see any lights behind the blinds.
Kersten assured them that they are occupied.
0 A comment was made about a telephone pole that had no wires attached.
0 Neighbors inquired about the construction materials. Kersten told them about the
design standards that have been adopted and the use of brick and stucco.
0 The topic of subsidies was brought up. Kersten told them that there would be no
subsidies. No affordable housing.
0 Nick asked ifhis taxes would go up as a result ofthis project. Kersten said that
taxes may increase but that the value of his property and subsequently resale
would accompany that increase in taxes payable.
0 Nick asked how much retail they were currently planning for. Kersten told them
approximately 6500 sq. ft. is what is currently being discusseci.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 04-38
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING AN ORDINANCE PLACING A PUD OVERLAY ZONING ON PROPERTIES ON
MAlNSTREET OC<(UPIED BY HOPKINS HONDA
WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendment ZN04-6 has been made. by The Luther
Company Limited Partnership and Hopkins Real Estate, LLC;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Zoning Amendment ZN04-6 was made by The Luther
Company Limited Partnership and Hopkins Real Estate, LLC, on April 23, 2004;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on May 25, 2004:
all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
/' / NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Zoning Amendment ZN04-6
is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the overlay rezoning is necessary to develop the property to a mixed-use
development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Zoning Amendment ZN04-6 is
hereby approved based on the following conditions:
1. That the PUD agreement is executed.
2. That the PUD overlay rezoning is approved for 250 Fifth Street South.
Adopted this 1st day of June 2004.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 04-923
AN ORDINANCE REZONING AN OVERLAY DISTRICT
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
That the present zoning classification of B-3 upon the following described premises remains as
the underlying zoning, and the said premises is hereby overlaid as a Planned Unit Development:
That part of the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 24, Township North,
Range 22 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, lying within Block 65, West
Minneapolis Second Division, and bounded as follows:
on the southeast by the north line of Excelsior A venue; on the southwest by the
northeasterly line of Lots 10, 10 and 12, Block 65, West Minneapolis Second
Division; on the northwest by the east line of ih A venue; and on the northeast by
a line parallel with and distant 15 feet southwesterly, measured at right angle,
from the center line of the main track of the Chicago and North Western
Transportation Company (formerly the Minneapolis & S1. Louis Railway
Company), as said main track in now located.
// Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 65, West Minneapolis Second Division
Lots 6, 7, 8, and 16 Block 66, West Minneapolis Second Division
That part of the N orthwest ~ of the Southeast ~ of Section 24, Township 117
North, Range 22, West of the 5th Principal meridian, bounded as follows:
On the southeasterly side by the west line of ih A venue: on the southwesterly
side by a line parallel with and distant 30 feet southwesterly, measured at right
angles, from the center line of the main track of the Minneapolis & S1. Louis
Railway Company (now the Chicago and North Westem Transportation
Company), .as said main track center line was originally located and established
across said Section 24, and running Hopkins to Morton; on the northwesterly side
by the east line of 8th Avenue; and on the northeasterly side by a line parallel with
and distant 15 feet southwesterly, measured at right angles, from the center line of
the main track of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company
(formerly the Minneapolis & S1. Louis Railway Company), as said main track is
now located.
Lot 9, Block 66, West Minneapolis Second Division
The North 40 feet of Lot 15, Block 66, West Minneapolis Second Division.
Together with that part of the vacated north-south alley in Block 66, accruing
thereto.
First Reading: June 1,2004
Second Reading: June 15,2004
Date of Publication: June 24, 2004
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: June 24, 2004
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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City Attorney Signature Date
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