IV.1. Minutes of the December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Garrido and
Hunke attending. Council Member Beck was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Management
Analyst Imihy Bean, Director of Public Works Stanley, Director of Planning and
Development Elverum, Housing Director Mohammed, Community Development
Coordinator Youngquist, Interim Director of Public Works Autio and City Attorney Sathe.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Recognition of Public Works Director Stanley; Mornson
The City Council and City Manager Mornson recognized Nate Stanley for over eight years
of dedicated service to the City of Hopkins. Mr. Stanley served as City Engineer and
Public Works Director and was well respected by Council, staff and the community.
III.2. Concept Plan Review – Knollwood Towers North; Krzos
City Planner Krzos shared information about a concept plan review for the Knollwood
Towers North development. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of
Blake Road and Lake Street. The concept plans call for a seven -story, 139-unit building
to be constructed in the location of two existing structured parking buildings. The proposal
also includes construction of a new shared parking structure at the rear of the site and
interior modifications to both the existing East and West Towers buildings. The site is
currently guided Activity Center by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and zoned RX-TOD,
Residential-Office Mix Transit-Oriented District (TOD) Center.
Ben Delwiche with Kaas Wilson Architects, on behalf of Hopkins Apartments LLC the
property owner, provided more information about the project. Council Member Balan
questioned the affordable housing component. Mr. Delwiche suggested that 10-years of
affordable housing is reasonable but open to negotiations. He also asked for more
information about the upgrades and corrections to maintenance issues. Sharon
Hernandez from IPG talked more on the maintenance, security, parking and other
ongoing issues. Council Member Hunke appreciated that IPG is acknowledging some of
the issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting. He also appreciated the
opportunities proposed for the northeast view and suggested adding walkout units. Mayor
Hanlon asked for more clarification on affordable housing. He also talked about hitting the
energy performance standards with the upgrades.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Special Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Approval of 2023 Union Contract with Local 49; Lenz
4. Approval of 2023 Insurance MOU with LELS #171; Lenz
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
V.1. Amendment to TIF Spending Plan; Elverum
Director of Planning and Development Elverum summarized Council Report 2022 -116.
Since approval in 2021, the City and HRA have approved $1,250,000 in funding for
Enclave’s redevelopment proposed at 1106 Mainstreet consisting of multifamily housing,
commercial space and underground parking. Because this project was not originally listed
in the Plan, it was determined the Plan should be modified to include it, add language to
allow any future projects not yet identified if funding is still available and hold a new public
hearing at the City Council.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Motion by Hanlon. Second by Balan.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Approve the Amended TIF Spending Plan.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday
Sales for Cocina Nova LLC DBA K’Kinaco; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier summarized Council Report 2022-117. Cocina Nova LLC submitted
an application for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales at K’Kinaco, a
new restaurant to be located at 922 Mainstreet (for merly Samba). The licensed premise
includes the interior space area at 922 Mainstreet. Owners plan to open K’Kinaco in
January.
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Owners provided that the restaurant that will serve authentic Nikkei food and traditional
Pisco drinks. The restaurant will be the first of its type in Minnesota.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-083 Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License with Sunday Sales for Cocina Nova LLC DBA K’Kinaco.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
VII.2. First Reading: Ordinance Amending the Hopkins City Code Related to
Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Accommodation Fees for 2023;
Imihy Bean
Management Analyst Imihy Bean summarized Council Report 2022-118. In October
2021, the City Council adopted a procedure to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act.
The City is expected to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with a disability,
as defined by Federal law, regarding the application of zon ing and other city regulations
in regard to providing fair housing. Since adopting the ordinance, Staff has had two
requests through this process which have informed the decision to make changes to the
ordinance.
City Attorney Sathe shared that the requirements will offer better information on
ownership similar to other City licensing processes.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to approve for First Reading Ordinance 2022-1186, Amending the Hopkins
City Code Related to Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable
Accommodation Fees for 2023.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Randy Ridenour shared his concerns about operational changes at the Hopkins Depot.
He requested the opportunity to meet to discuss his questions provided in writing to the
City Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon provided the upcoming meeting schedule.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Garrido, second by Balan, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk