09-04-2012 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on September 4, 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 Anderson, Elverum, Harkess, Mornson, Stadler and City
Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. REPORTS
Mr. Scott Kerssen of the Zoning and Planning Commission reported on the following items:
• The Commission reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for the 6 -foot fence at 501 Drillane
Road. The Commission unanimously approved to deny the permit.
• The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved the Preliminary/Final Plat at 230-
20th Avenue.
• The Commission reviewed the BP site with favorable comments.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the August 21, 2012 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the August 21, 2012 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Ratify Checks for the Month of August (Memo)
4. Approve Resolution 2012-069, Calling for Public Hearing on the Decertification of a Parcel
from TIF District No. 2-11 within Redevelopment Project No. 1 (CR 2012-108)
5. Reappoint Doug Datta, Andrea Kloehn Naef and Aaron Kuznia to the Second Term of the
Zoning and Planning Commission (Memo)
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings 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.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 2012-067, Denying a Conditional Use Permit for Special Purpose Fence at
501 Drillane Road (CR 2012-106)
Ms. Anderson addressed Council regarding the fence that the applicant at 501 Drillane Road has
proposed. Current ordinance does not allow a 6 -foot fence between homes. Staff has found no
special purpose for the fence and the Zoning & Planning Commission is recommending denial of
the permit.
There was much discussion by Council regarding fences that are allowed by the ordinance and
the findings of fact needed for a fence with a special purpose.
Mr. Steiner advised Council that the applicant must meet the standards spelled out in the
ordinance and make findings of fact.
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The applicant, Mr. David Mundie, 501 Drillane Road, came forward and addressed Council
regarding the proposed fence.
There was much discussion by Council regarding the look of the fence, the set back of the
neighboring house, the neighbors line of sight, where 6 -foot fences are allowed, the unique
situation of how the houses are situated, reason for the ordinance, setting a precedence and time
to review the current ordinance.
Ms. Anderson addressed Council regarding future discussion and review of the current ordinance
by the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mayor Maxwell discussed the replacement of a chain link fence, the uniqueness of the lot shape,
house placement and that the houses are not lined up and therefore do not interfere with the site
lines of the neighbors.
Mr. Steiner advised Council that findings of fact are needed to support special circumstances.
Mayor Maxwell moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution
2012-067, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Special Purpose Fence at 501 Drillane Road.
A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd,
nay; Council Member Halverson, nay; Council Member Youakim, nay; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion did not carry.
The Zoning & Planning Commission will review the current ordinance and staff will keep the
applicant informed.
Mr. Steiner advised Council that a motion to deny the Conditional Use Permit is required.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to Adopt
Resolution 2012-067, Denying a Conditional Use Permit for Special Purpose Fence at 501
Drillane Road. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, nay; Council
Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, nay. The motion carried.
2. Adopt Resolution 2012-068, Approving a Preliminary/ Final Plat at 230- 20th Ave North (CR
2012-107)
Ms. Anderson gave an overview of the plat at 230 -20th Ave N. The applicant, Mr. Troy Mafleck,
came forward and addressed Council regarding the single family home to be constructed on the
lot.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to Adopt
Resolution 2012-068, Approving a Preliminary/ Final Plat at 230- 20th Ave. North. 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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3. Approve Proposed 2013 Budget and Levy (CR 2012-105)
Ms. Harkess presented the proposed 2013 Preliminary Levy and General Fund Budget with
recommended City Council budget -meeting date of December 4, 2012. Ms. Harkess explained
the Truth and Taxation process, challenges the city continues to face, legislative changes
affecting local governments, city planning of the 2013 budget, explanation of levies, the 2013 tax
needs with a proposed total tax levy increase of $101,729 or 0.99% over the 2012 levy. Ms.
Harkess explained that the maximum levy set tonight is the maximum for 2013. Ms. Harkess
reviewed the 2013 proposed general fund budget and preliminary levy, history of tax increases,
budget challenges, budget impacts, development projects that are adding to the tax base, fiscal
disparities program and financial impacts.
There was much Council discussion regarding the financial impact of the Market Value
Homestead Exclusion (MVHE). Ms. Harkess will update Council with MVHE information.
Press releases will notify residents of the December 4, 2012 Public Hearing and the proposed
budget will be available at the City Hall Lobby and on the website.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to
Approve Proposed 2013 Budget and Levy. 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.
Other:
Council Member Gadd explained the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Kickoff Event on Tuesday,
September 11, 2012, 5:30 pm at the Hopkins VFW.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member
Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Eugene J. M well, Mayor
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