V. 1. Minutes of the June 28, 2022 Planning & Zoning CommissionHOPKINS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 28, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Planning &
Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South.
Chairperson Stiele called the meeting to order with Commission Members White, Terrill,
Wright and Sedoff attending. Commissioner Dyrland was absent. Also present was City
Planner Krzos.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Terrill. Second by Sedoff.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as presented.
Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Terrill. Second by White.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as amended to remove Youth Member
Searles listed as present at the meeting.
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Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Planning & Zoning Commission Bylaws
City Planner Krzos provided background information on the Planning & Zoning
Commission Bylaws and the proposed amendments made to the draft document. There
is a required 30-day review period prior to amending the Bylaws which may be
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amended by a two-thirds vote of the Commission with City Council review and approval
prior to taking effect.
After general discussion on the draft document, additional amendments suggested by
the Commission included: opening the eligibility of youth members on the Commission
to reside outside of Hopkins if they are enrolled in the Hopkins School District, allowing
a one-time extension on the time limit for speakers during public hearings which the
Chairperson or Commission would decide or vote on at the beginning of the meeting,
and agreeing to a future discussion on ways to further engage the youth members.
These amendments will be incorporated by staff and a vote on the final draft of the
Bylaws will take place during the July 26 Planning & Zoning Commission agenda
followed by City Council review in August prior to taking effect.
2. Election of Planning & Zoning Commission Officers for 2022/2023
City Planner Krzos shared an overview of the nomination and election process of
Planning & Zoning Commission Officers. The newly elected Officers will take their
positions at the July 26, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Chairperson Stiele asked the Commission for nominations for the position of
Chairperson. Commissioner Sedoff nominated Commissioner White. There were no
other nominations.
Motion by Wright. Second by Sedoff.
Motion to close Chairperson nominations.
Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Sedoff. Second by Wright.
Motion to Elect Commissioner White for position of Chairperson.
Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Chairperson Stiele asked the Commission for nominations for the position of Vice-
Chairperson. Commissioner Wright nominated Commissioner Terrill. There were no
other nominations.
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Motion by Wright. Second by Sedoff.
Motion to close Vice-Chairperson Nominations.
Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Wright. Second by White.
Motion to Elect Commissioner Terrill for position of Vice-Chairperson.
Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland
Nays: None. Motion carried.
3. Outgoing Planning & Zoning Commissioner Recognition
City Planner Krzos acknowledged and thanked outgoing members Samuel Stiele and
Douglas Dyrland for their service to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Planner Krzos
also invited the Commissioners to provide any advice they may have to the incoming
Commissioners.
Chairperson Stiele suggested finding more opportunities for team building.
Commissioner Sedoff commented on the value of training sessions and speaking up
during meetings for clarification and to provide input on the topic. Commissioner Terrill
complimented the way Chairperson Stiele ran the meetings and the unique viewpoints
each Commissioner brings to a topic. Commissioner White commented on the
respectful way the Commission has approached controversial agenda items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Planner Krzos informed the Commission about a joint training session on July 21
along with the Park Board members.
Commissioner Sedoff questioned where in the process the zoning code rewrite is.
Planner Krzos stated that the first reading of the ordinance took place at the June 20
City Council meeting, which will be followed by a second reading on July 19 and
publication and implementation on July 28.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by White. Second by Terrill.
Ayes: All.
Absent: Dyrland.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Courtney Pearsall, Administrative Assistant
ATTEST:
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Nathan White, Chair