08-01-2011A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on August 1, 2011, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Brausen, Halverson, Rowan and
Youakim. Also, present were staff members Anderson, Elverum, Harkess, Stadler and
City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Fred C. Mulvany, 106 -18th Avenue South, Hopkins addressed the Council regarding the
2012 Budget process. Mr. Mulvany presented the Council with his comments and
requests for consideration during the budget process.
Council stated that the staff is continuing to work hard on the 2012 budget and
welcomes the public to the upcoming work sessions to voice their questions and
concerns.
III. OATH OF OFFICE
Ms. Harkess, Finance Director, issued the Oath of Office to new Park Board member,
Mr. Bob Hatlestad.
III. PRESENTATION
1. Zoning & Planning Report
Mr. Doug Datta of the Zoning & Planning Commission addressed the Council
regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance allowing Liquor stores in the B4 zoning
district. After discussion and no public comments, the Zoning & Planning Commission
approved the motion unanimously.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the July 19, 2011 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the July 19, 2011 Work Session after the City Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the July 26, 2011 Work Session
4. Ratify Checks for the Month of July
5. Approve On -Sale Liquor License for the "Wild Boar"
6. Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Church of St. Joseph's Annual Fall
Festival
7. Order Summary of Ordinance 2011-1031 published
There was discussion about the Wild Boar needing to apply for a new Liquor License.
Due to an additional owner and according to State Statute, a new liquor license
application is required when the ownership changes by 10%.
Ms. Anderson explained that the reason for publishing the summary of Ordinance
2011-1031 is due the length and cost to publish the entire Ordinance. The entire
Ordinance is available on the City of Hopkins website and at city hall
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 1 1-38, Approving Ordinance 1 1-1033, Amending the Zoning
Ordinance to Allow Liquor stores in the B-4 Zoning District for First Reading (CR
11-071)
Ms. Anderson, City Planner, reviewed the B4 zoning areas explaining that Mac's Liquor
was grandfathered in its current location, and they now are looking for a new location
to lease but are very limited in locations due to zoning restrictions. Staff is
recommending that Council approve the ordinance. There was much discussion
about square footage limits, comparison to sizes of other liquor stores in Hopkins,
parking requirements and the positive feedback from the neighborhood.
Dave McCarville, owner of Mac's Liquor, 8550 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, addressed the
Council explaining the square footage & parking at his current location.
Council explained to Mr. McCarville that the 2nd reading of the Ordinance will be on
August 16th and if adopted will go into publication nine days thereafter.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to Approve Resolution 1 1-38, Approving Ordinance 1 1-1033, Amending the Zoning
Ordinance to Allow Liquor stores in the B-4 Zoning District for First Reading. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim aye; Mayor Maxwell, nay.
The motion carried.
Council encouraged the public to take part in the National Night Out parties on
Tuesday, August 2nd.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Halverson moved and Council
Member Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:02 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
Eugene J. fVaxwell, Mayor