08-02-2010 A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 2, 2010, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Rowan, and Halverson.
Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum, Anderson,
Bradford, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
111. REPORTS
1. Zoning and Planning Commission
Molly Cummings.came forward to report that the Zoning and Planning Commission held
public hearings on a front -yard variance for 309 20 Ave N, a site plan for 15 8t Ave N,
and a preliminary /final plat for 15 8 th Ave N. The Commission recommended approval
of all three. The Commission also discussed mixed uses and training for the new
members of the Commission. A joint Zoning and Planning Commission, City Council
Meeting will be scheduled in the fall.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the July 13, 2010 City Council Work Session
2. Minutes of the July 20, 2010 City Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the July 20, 2010 City Council Work Session
4. Ratify Checks for the Month of July (Memo)
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council. Member Halverson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Variance for 309 - 20 Ave N (CR2010 -077)
The applicant, Robert Papke is requesting a six -foot front yard set -back variance. The
Set -back requirement in the R -1 -A zoning district is 25 feet. The-current home is set
back 21 feet. The applicant is proposing a three- season porch addition with a 19 foot
set -back.
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Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2010 -045, approving a front -yard set -back variance at 309 20 Ave N.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Approval of Site Plan at 15 -- 8 Ave N, Hopkins Health and Wellness
(CR2010 -076)
Hopkins Health and Wellness is proposing to construct a two -story addition to the
existing building at 15 8 th Ave N. This is a vacant site, formerly owned by Hopkins
Honda, and then proposed to have townhomes constructed on it. The site was sold to
Hopkins Health and Wellness.
The proposed addition would be constructed on the north side of the building and used
mainly for exercise and physical therapy. The building entrance would be moved to 8th
Ave.
The new addition would comply with the zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval.
Dr. Pete L'Allier, President Hopkins Health and Wellness Center; came forward to go
over the site plan and answer questions.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2010 -044, approving a site plan to construct an addition to the building
at 15 8 th Ave N. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Preliminary /Final Plat 15 -- 8 th Ave N, Hopkins Health and Wellness
(CR2010 -075)
The property where the addition is proposed to be constructed was platted with the
Marketplace and Main development and the property where the existing building is
located was platted with the redevelopment of this site. The subject property is now
proposed to be combined as one lot with the construction of the addition to the Hopkins
Health and Wellness Center.
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. The plat meets the
requirements of the zoning ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and the subdivision
ordinance.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2010 -043, approving a preliminary /final plat for the Hopkins Health
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and Wellness Center. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye:
The motion carried unanimously.
4. Award Bid, 2 nd St N Sanitary Sewer Improvements (CR2010 -074)
The bid opening for the 2 nd St N sanitary sewer improvement was held on July 12, 2010.
The low bid was submitted by Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc. for the amount of
$265,345. Three bids were received. The total estimated project cost is $364,000.
This amount is approximately $100,000 above the previous estimated total project cost.
The higher amount is due to the additional mill and overlay added to the project in
addition to the project being small and difficult. Staff does not anticipate that rebidding
the project would produce lower bids.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2010 -041, Resolution for Award of Bid, 2 nd St N Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, City Project 04 -13. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
5, Approve Off -Sale Liquor License for J. Betts Liquor Company, dba The Liquor
Store and More (CR2010 -078)
Roy Nguyen is in the process of selling The Liquor Store and More to Jason Betts (J
Betts Liquor Company). Jason and his wife Jennifer will be the sole owners of the
company.
The Betts are also applying for a license to sell tobacco.
The Hopkins Police Department has done the background investigation and has found
no reason to deny the application.
Mr. Betts came forward. The Mayor and Council welcomed him to the community.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve the Off -Sale Liquor License and Tobacco Sales License applications for J Betts
Liquor Company, DBA the Liquor Store and More. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member
Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI.. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member
Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:12 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL EMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene'J. "Well, Mayor
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