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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
FINAL AGENDA
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
7,30 pm
THIS FINAL AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Schedule: 7:30 pm - City Council Meeting
Work Session after Close of Regular City Council Meeting
I. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
(Public must fill out a Speaker Request Form. Three minute limit for each person)
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the November 9th Joint Work Session Between the City Council and
the Hopkins School Board
2. Minutes of the December 7th, City Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the December 7th, 2010 Work Session after the City Council Meeting
4. Minutes of the December 14th Work Session
Vote: Youakim Brausen Rowan Halverson Maxwell
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 2010-084, Approving the 2011 Tax Levy and General and
Special Revenue Fund Budgets; Harkess (CR 2010-135)
Vote: Youakim Brausen Rowan Halverson Maxwell
2. Adopt Resolution 2010-078, Approving Proposed Sanitary Sewer Utility and
Refuse Rate Increases; Harkess (CR 2010-130)
Vote: Youakim Brausen Rowan Halverson Maxwell
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3. Approve the 2011 City Council Meeting Calendar; Getschow (CR 2010-136)
Vote: Youakim Brausen Rowan Halverson Maxwell
V. ADJOURN
Vote: Youakim
Brausen Rowan Halverson Maxwell
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• A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 7, 2010, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Brausen, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum,
Harkess, Anderson, Bradford, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Bert Schmidt, 1023 Smetana Rd #4, commented about difficulties with the Meadowcreek
Condominiums Homeowners Association. He would like the City to consider changing
the rental property licensing ordinance to affect the number of properties an association
board member can own.
City Attorney Jerry Steiner said that the City does not have the authority to regulate a
homeowners association.
• III. PRESENTATIONS
1. 2009 Fire Department Life Safety Award
The Hopkins Fire Department has been presented with a Life Safety Achievement Award
for the year 2009 by Residential Fire Safety Institute in partnership with the Grinnell
Mutual Reinsurance Company.
The award recognizes local fire prevention efforts that have contributed to reducing the
number of lives lost in residential fires. The Hopkins Fire Department qualified for this
award because it recorded zero deaths from fire in 2009, as well as taking other actions
to reduce residential fires.
Jerry Rosendahl, State Fire Marshall, presented the award to Mayor Maxwell and Fire
Chief Dale Specken
2. Minnesota State Fire Chief Award
City Manager Rick Getschow stated that the Minnesota Fire Chief's Association named
Hopkins' Fire Chief, Dale Specken as the Minnesota Fire Officer of the Year for 2010.
0 3. Reach and Restore
• Cynthia Morral, Reach and Restore representative, said that Reach and Restore started in
May of 2010. They serve Hopkins, Minnetonka, and the west suburbs. They provide
support, furniture, and clothing. They have a birthday room for kids. Ms. Morral is
planning to start a free bookstore for kids. They are looking for donations and fundraising
opportunities.
IV. COMMISSIONS AND REPORTS
1. Zoning and Planning Commission
Molly Cummings reported that the Commission reviewed the Amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan for Jacobs Trading Co. at 8090/8098 Excelsior Blvd. The
Commission recommended approval. They are still discussing mixed use. The Zoning
and Planning Commission will attend a joint meeting with the City Council next Tuesday,
December 14.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1 .
Minutes of the November 16, 2010 City Council Meeting
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Minutes of the November 16, 2010 City Council Work Session
3.
Ratify Checks Issued in the Month of November, 2010 (Memo)
4.
Adopt Resolution 2010-081 Approving the Inflow and Infiltration (1/1)
Infrastructure Grant Application and Agreement (CR2010-133)
5.
Approve Renewal of General Liability and Property Insurance and Authorize Not
Waiving of the Statutory Tort Liability on the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust Policy (CR2010-073)
6.
Adopt Resolution 2010-073, Approving Hennepin county Mutual Aid (CR2010-
129)
7.
Adopt Resolution 2010-079, Approving Second Amendment to Cooperative
agreement with 9 Mile Creek Watershed District, City Project 2006-05
(CR2010-129)
8.
Adopt Resolution 2010-080, Approving Parking Permit Rate Increases (CR2010-
129)
9.
Adopt Resolution 2010-080, Authorizing the Approval of Amendment One to
Hennepin County Recycling Grant Agreement 2008-2010, Extending the
Duration of Agreement Through 12/31/2011 (CR2010-132)
In response to Mayor Maxwell's request, Fire Chief Specken came forward and explained
the item six is the Hennepin County All Hazard Mitigation Plan for all disaster situations.
This is a long term plan and is countywide.
Mayor Maxwell also asked Mr. Bradford to review item 4. Mr. Bradford responded that
• this is a $275,000 grant program that will fund three projects.
• Mr. Bradford also gave some information on item 7. This is an amendment to the 9 -Mile
Creek agreement which limits the City's obligation for unexpected contamination clean-up
to $25,000.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda with the change of item 6 to Hennepin County All Hazard
Mitigation Plan. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye;
Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2011 Budget and Tax Levy Hearing (Memo)
City Finance Director Christine Harkess and City Manager Rick Getschow gave a
presentation of the proposed 2011 budget.
Mr. Getschow explained that there public hearing is for getting input on the budget from
the public. The Council will approve the budget on December 21, 2010.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
• Thomas Green, 14 Hawthorn Rd, came forward and stated that the value of his home
went down, but his taxes went up. Ms. Harkess explained that his property value
probably did not go down as much as other properties did.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to close
the public hearing. The public hearing was closed by unanimous consent at 9:08 p.m.
No action was taken on the budget at this meeting.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Signs (CR2010-109)
The Zoning Amendment Ordinance change request was presented to the Council
previously. The Council has continued this item twice. The previous recommendation
was for the Council to deny the amendment. The current recommendation from the
Zoning and Planning Commission is for the Council to approve the amendment to allow
electronic changing signs to change every eight seconds to every 20 minutes and allow
them in a B-3 zoning district abutting state and county roads.
• The Council discussed the issues. The consensus was that this was not the time to
change the ordinance.
• Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2010-026A denying Ordinance 2010-1015, allowing electronic changing
signs to change every 20 minutes. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve On -Sale Wine and On -Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses (On -Sale Wine
and Strong Beer) for Alch Brothers, LLC. Dba Aji Japanese Restaurant, 712
Mainstreet (CR2010-126)
Alch Brothers, dba Aji Japanese Restaurant has applied for an on -sale wine and strong
beer license at 712 Mainstreet, the former site of Camille's Sidewalk Cafe. The
restaurant will serve sushi, noodle bowls, and other oriental entrees. They do not plan to
include the outdoor seating area in their service area.
State statute requires them to have a seating capacity of 25 people at tables and requires
the sales of wine or beer to be in conjunction with the sale of food. They have the
seating for 54 people.
• Pin Chen, Alex owner of Aji Japanese Restaurant, and Linda, his consultant, came
forward to answer questions. The Council welcomed them to Hopkins
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve an On -Sale Wine and On -Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor, including strong beer, license for
Alch Brothers, LLC, dba Aji Japanese Restaurant, 712 Mainstreet. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
2. Adopt Resolution 2010-076, Approving Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan
Regarding the Future Rezoning of 8090-8098 Excelsior Blvd. (CR2010-128)
The Comprehensive Plan has designated this site as Business Park. It is currently zoned
as 1-2. The current owner of the property is concerned about changing the zoning of the
property at this time. Because the property is located near a future LRT site, it is
expected that the site will be redeveloped with the completion of the LRT. The change to
the Comprehensive Plan would allow the zoning of the site to take place after the
completion of the LRT.
• Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2010-076, approving amending the Comprehensive Plan regarding the future
• rezoning of 8090-8098 Excelsior Blvd. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Adopt Resolution 2010-082, Accepting Feasibility Report, Order Public Hearing
for the 2011 Street and Utility Improvements, Project 10-10 (CR2010-134)
At its August 17, 2010 meeting, the Hopkins City Council authorized Bolton & Menk, Inc.
to prepare a feasibility study concerning street and utility improvements in Central
Hopkins and along the North Service Drive. The report is complete.
City Engineer John Bradford reviewed the scope of the project.
Sara Rippke, Bolton and Menk, Inc. presented the plans and the schedule for the project.
Estimated cost of the project is $2,597,000.
The assessment rate is based on the City's assessment Policy. The assessment cap for
residential properties is $72.28 per front foot for this project. The estimated amount of
the project that will be assessed is $1,052,000.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to
•Adopt Resolution 2010-082, Resolution Ordering Public Improvement Hearing, 2011
Street and Utility Improvements, Project 10-10. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member
Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 10:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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ATTEST
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 10:25 pm. Present were
Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Halverson, Youakim,
Rowan and City Manager Getschow
OTHER:
• City Manager Getschow stated that on Wednesday the City will
have the Engaging Raspberry Renters Event at Ramsgate at 6:00
pm. Following that event we will be hosting the Citizens Academy
Alumni Event at 7:00 pm at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
• City Manager Getschow stated that the Old Fashioned Holiday in
Hopkins Event will take place on Thursday starting at 4:00 pm and
that he will take care of the window decorating contest that the
City was asked to participate in.
• City Manager Getschow stated that he will be advertising for a
Hopkins Center for the Arts Executive Director. It is anticipated that
applications for the position will be taken into January and that
interviews will be take place in January.
With no further business, a motion was made by Youakim, seconded by
Brausen to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:50 pm.
Rick Getschow, Secretary
CITY COUNCIL
• ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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• MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Session Between the City Council and the Hopkins School Board
Meeting at Eisenhower Administration Building
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
The meeting was started at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council
members Kristi Halverson, Rick Brausen, Cheryl Youakim, Bruce Rowan, Hopkins City
Manager Rick Getschow, School Superintendent John Schultz and Staff, Police
Department Chief Reynolds and Fire Department Chief Specken.
August 2010 Emergency Drill:
The City staff and School District staff provided a summary of the National Incident
Management Drill that was conducted at the Eisenhower Community Center in
August, 2010. A presentation was provided giving an overview of the grant that was
received leading to the planning and execution of the incident drill that occurred in
August. City Council and School Board agreed that this was an excellent
• Emergency Management exercise for both the City and the School and shows the
fruits of the partnership that has existed between both entities.
Minnesota Student Survey:
School district staff and visiting health professionals provided an overview of the 2010
Minnesota Student survey that was administered in late winter and spring of 2010 to
Minnesota Public School students in grades 6, 9 and 12th. Student participation in
the survey was voluntary and anonymous and the survey data is considered to be a
valuable and reliable instrument developed by the Minnesota Department of
Education that is administered every three years since 1989.
Everyone broke up into small groups to discuss the results of the survey and some
actions that can be taken by leaders in the community going forward dealing with
student's health and wellness.
Motion by Brausen and seconded by Youakim to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 pm.
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Rick Getschow, Secretary
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ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Raspberry Room - 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was started at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council
members Kristi Halverson, Rick Brausen, Cheryl Youakim, Bruce Rowan, Hopkins City
Manager Rick Getschow, Director of Planning & Economic Development Kersten
Elverum, Planner Nancy Anderson, Planning & Zoning Commission Aaron Kuznia,
Doug Datta, Andrea Kloehn Naef, Patrick Beddor, Bob Hatlestad, Tom Jenny, Molly
Cummings, and Financial Advisor with Ehlers & Associates Stacie Kvilvang.
Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning:
Nancy stated that the comprehensive plan has a new designation of mixed-use.
This Mixed-use designation is centered on the future Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations.
Another term that has been used in relation to development around the LRT stations
is Transit -Oriented Development (TOD). The City does not have a corresponding
zoning district for these types of development. The proposed mixed-use ordinance
was reviewed by the Commission and City Council earlier at a joint meeting. The
• Ordinance has not changed substantially. During the last several months the
Commission has been reviewing it and refining it.
Nancy discussed what Transit -Oriented Development is. She stated that Transit
Oriented development is a form of development that locates people and
destinations near public transportation centers. It is the mix of uses around each
transit station that will allow TOD users to rely on walking trips as well as transit trips to
reach destinations.
Nancy stated that Transit -oriented development is commonly defined as mixed-use
development designed to maximize access to, and promote use of, public
transportation, with an emphasis on pedestrian circulation and accessibility. She
stated that it is this mix of uses that allows people to live, work, shop, use transit, and
bike in the TOD area. The TOD development is usually denser development than the
rest of the community.
Nancy then discussed what mixed use is. She stated that it is a component of TOD
development along with elevated densities and pedestrian orientation. She stated
that some definitions are the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a
building or set of buildings. This can mean some combination of residential,
• commercial, industrial, office, institutional or other land uses. She stated that a
commercial zoning classification that permits, rather than mandates, a vertical mix
of commercial and residential uses within the same building. The commercial part
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of it could include retail, restaurants and offices.
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Nancy stated that a mix of specific land uses that are typically found separately in
"mutually exclusive" zoning districts.
Mayor and Council discussed the SWLRT tour that they went on.
Nancy stated that the Center for Transit -Oriented Development says the following
about public spaces: The public space around station s should be pedestrian -
friendly and welcoming to transit riders, TOD residents and other visitors. A successful
public space is easy to walk around in, provides comfortable places for sitting, and
incorporates shad and landscaping, attractive lighting, water fountains, and public
art. She stated that the addition of some retail can make transit more convenient
and comfortable by allowing users to purchase coffee, a magazine or newspaper,
or a snack. It's important to make these spaces feel welcoming and safe both for
the people who live and work at the station as well as for transit rider who come in
off the street.
Nancy discussed what FAR (Floor area ratio) is and she showed examples of this in a
slide. There was also discussion on shared parking, district parking, satellite parking,
carpool parking, transit pass programs and car sharing.
• There was a great deal of discussion to update the Planning and Zoning Commission
on what projects are currently happening in the city.
8th Ave Developer Discussion:
Kersten stated that The Cornerstone Group has been working to identify financing
sources and potential equity partners. They would like to syndicate low-income
housing tax credits on the affordable portion of the proposed housing development.
That would provide financing for approximately 20% of the project. Kersten stated
that Colleen Carey has made an offer on the Lutheran Digest property that would
be assignable to the City of Hopkins if she was not selected as the developer. That
offer was rejected, but she continued to talk to the owner to try to identify his price.
She also intends to deliver a letter of intent to Chris Dahl, owner of the Johnson
Building, outlining the terms of a joint venture. Colleen wants to work on this project
and has reached out to Klodt to see if there is any desire to partner.
Kersten stated that Klodt Development is willing to work with the City on the design,
• and they have the ability to self -finance the construction of the project.
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1. Does the proposed project design achieve the goal of transforming 8th
Avenue into a gateway to the downtown?
2. Are the public market and greenway connections important elements of the
design?
3. Is the project likely to move forward?
Kersten suggested discussing a few options to consider, that include,
• The Council could select The Cornerstone Group giving them time to secure
financing and partners for their project. A preliminary development
agreement could be entered that would identify benchmarks and a timeline.
• The Council can select Klodt Development and begin working with them on
the project design for construction in 2012.
• The SW LRT is scheduled to be operational in 2017. The Council could delay
the decision or hold off altogether while the retail and office markets recover.
• After much discussion it is decided to not make a decision at this point and to talk
about this at the next Work Session on January 1 1 th, 2010.
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With no further business to discuss there was a motion by Rick Brausen and a second
by Kristi Halverson to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 pm.
Debbie Sperling, Secretary
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
CITY COUNCIL