PZ Minutes 11-28-2023HOPKINS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Planning &
Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South.
Chairperson Wright called the meeting to order with Commission Members Nur,
Goodlund, Terrill and Fauchald attending. Commissioners Ilstrup and Green were
absent. Also present was City Planner Krzos.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Terrill. Second by Nur.
Motion Adopt Agenda as presented.
Ayes: Nur, Goodlund, Terrill, Fauchald, Wright.
Nays: None. Absent: Illstrup, Green. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Terrill.
Motion Approve the Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the October 24, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Ayes: Nur, Goodlund, Terrill, Fauchald, Wright.
Nays: None. Absent: Illstrup, Green. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2023-15 Development Code Text Amendment Related to Signage
City Planner Krzos summarized Planning & Zoning report 2023-15. City staff initiated an
ordinance amendment to clarify the definition of sign area and also to add walkway and
pedestrian wayfinding signage as an allowable sign type.
Chairperson Wright opened the public hearing. No one from the public came forward to
speak on the item.
Motion by Terrill. Second by Nur.
Motion Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Nur, Goodlund, Terrill, Fauchald, Wright.
Nays: None. Absent: Illstrup, Green. Motion carried.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Terrill.
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Discussion from the Commission was generally supportive of the ordinance
amendment.
Motion Adopt Planning & Zoning Resolution 2023-16, recommending the
Hopkins City Council approve an ordinance amending the Hopkins Development Code
regarding signage.
Ayes: Nur, Goodlund, Terrill, Fauchald, Wright.
Nays: None. Absent: Illstrup, Green. Motion carried.
The first reading of the proposed ordinance will be considered by the City Council at
their December 5 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of a New Vice-Chairperson
With the election of Vice-Chair Ben Goodlund to the City Council the Planning & Zoning
Commission must elect a new Vice-Chairperson.
Chairperson Wright asked the Commission for nominations. Commissioner Goodlund
nominated Commissioner Green. Chairperson Wright nominated Commissioner Terrill.
Chairperson Wright asked for a show of hands for Commissioner Green. Commissioner
Goodlund raised his hand. Chairperson Wright asked for a show of hands for
Commissioner Terrill. Commissioners Terrill, Fauchald, Wright and Nur raised their
hands.
Motion by Wright. Second by Fauchald.
Motion Elect Commissioner Terrill to the position of Vice-Chairperson.
Motion carried.
2. Educational Topic: Planned Unit Developments
City Planner Krzos presented an overview of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) for
educational purposes.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
Lynn Bialick, resident at 320 5th Avenue North,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Planner Krzos updated the Commission on past projects and upcoming agenda
items.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission and
upon a motion by Goodlund, second by Terrill, the meeting was unanimously adjourned
at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Courtney Pearsall, Administrative Assistant