Minutes - 03/20/2012A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March 20, 2012, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Cummings, Gadd, Halverson, and
Youakim. Also, present were staff members Bradford, Elverum, Genellie, Mornson,
Stadler and City Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were no comments.
III. PRESENTATION
The owners of Grace Homes, an 8 -bed senior care home in Hopkins, introduced their
business. Mayor Maxwell welcomed them to the City of Hopkins.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Goal Setting Day on February 17, 2012
2. Minutes of the March 6, 2012 Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the March 6, 2012 Work Session following the Council Meeting
4. Minutes of the March 13, 2012 Work Session
5. Approve Overpass Skate Park Operational Agreement with action Sports of
Minnesota, Inc., dba, The Third Lair (CR 2012-024)
6. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment on 5th Street South Street and
Utility Improvements (CR 2012-025)
Mr. Stadler addressed the Council regarding Consent Agenda Item #5. There are no
changes to the agreement and Third Lair continues to add new equipment to provide
a fresh experience for the skate park users.
Mr. Bradford addressed Council regarding Consent Agenda Item #6. The contractor
completed all work as specified in the contract.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson,
aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Preliminary Plans for Shady Oak Road (CR 2012-027)
Mr. Stadler addressed the Council giving an overview of the Shady Oak Road project.
Hennepin County representative Craig Twinem reviewed the project location, project
history, public meeting input and project schedule.
Tony Heppleman, WSB & Associates Consultant, reviewed the purpose & need for the
project which includes poor pavement condition, safety issues, capacity
improvements, pedestrian & bicycle facility needs, and drainage issues. Mr.
Heppleman reviewed the layout changes & comparison from 2006 to 2012.
Mr. Stadler reviewed the layout changes, property impacts and project funding. The
estimated cost to the City of Hopkins is approximately $2.9 million.
Ms. Elverum discussed the process and plan for working with property & business
owners affected by the project.
Staff will continue to keep the Council updated during the final design process and
construction.
There was much discussion by Council about the preliminary plan, landscape
buffering, keeping the integrity of the neighborhoods, importance of neighborhood
input, minimizing property impact and maximizing buffering, Duck Pond viewing area
& outlet to prevent flooding, Highway 7 intersection changes; impact of the future
SWLRT station, pedestrian friendly trails & sidewalks, road elevations and the
importance of working with & communicating with impacted businesses &residents.
Rick Nelson, owner of Nelson's Meats, addressed the Council. Mr. Nelson's business is
impacted and parking is a big concern.
Jill & Allen Forrest, 202 West Park Road, Hopkins addressed the Council. The Forrest's
home is impacted and the close proximity of the road to their home is a big concern.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to
Approve Resolution 2012-015, Resolution approving preliminary plans, layout #2, for the
reconstruction of Shady Oak Road from Excelsior Boulevard to north of Highway 7. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member
Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried.
2. Approve Cooperative Agreement between Hopkins and Met Council (CR 2012-026)
Mr. Bradford addressed the Council regarding the replacement of the sanitary sewer
lift station, why it needs tote replaced, possible site locations, review of the public
input meetings, examples of possible tiff station design & landscaping and gave an
overview of the proposed Oakes Park location. Mr. Bradford explained that there
would be additional public input & design meetings as the project moves forward. Mr.
Bradford reviewed the Inter -Governmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Council.
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Adam Gordon, Met Council representative, discussed the lift station design with the
Council. Mr. Gordon explained that new Lift Station buildings are built well above noise
& odor standards from twenty years ago.
The following residents addressed the Council about the Lift Station project:
Esther Williams, 921 Abbie Lane, Hopkins, & Parkside Homeowners Association Vice
Chairperson, opposes the Lift Station relocation and is concerned that not all the
impacted homeowners were kept informed during the process.
Gerald Healy, 700 Oak Park Lane, Hopkins, opposes the Lift Station being built on
Parkland and prefers rebuilding the Lift Station at the present location.
Corinne Braun, 813 Kassie Court, Hopkins, presented Council with a petition from
residents opposing the re -location of the Lift Station to Oakes Park and requested
community involvement in the site location selection.
Jean Sorenson, 808 Cameron Court, Hopkins, & Parkside Homeowners Association
Chairperson, opposes the Lift Station location and would like Council to explore other
options.
There was much discussion by Council regarding the lift station design, entrance to the
lift station, building maintenance, size of the building, screening of outside equipment,
other possible locations & reasons for choosing the Oakes Park site, reasons for not
building at current location, most cost-effective solution, project costs, distance of lift
station to nearest home, building appearance, enhanced restroom facilities for the
park, odor filter systems, possible hockey rink re -location, additional opportunities for
public input into the design process and the importance of resident engagement in
the process.
Mr. Bradford gave an explanation of the project financials and that staff will continue
to engage the Council, community members & Park Board as the process continues.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion
to Approve Inter -Governmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Council. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
3. 2012 Goals (CR 2012- 01 b)
Mr. Mornson addressed the Council regarding the City of Hopkins 2012 Mission &
Goals. Mr. Mornson reviewed the Mission Statement, Vision, accomplishments in 2011
and the goals, strategies & action items.
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Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to Adopt Resolution 2012-008, affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and
adopting the 2012-2013 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye;
Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
• Mr. Mornson recognized Community Development Coordinator Tara Beard for
successfully acquiring and completing requirements for grant monies.
V. 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 at 10:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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