12-04-2012 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 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, Genellie,
Harkess, Luedke, Mornson, Stadler and City Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. REPORT
Aaron Kuznia II of the Zoning and Planning Commission reported on the following items:
• The Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit to operate a day care at 126
Blake Road North.
• Main Street School of Performing Arts addition tabled until future date.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the November 20, Work Session
2. Minutes of the November 20, 2012 Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the November 20, 2012 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
4. Ratify Checks for the Month of November 2012 (Memo)
5. Approve 2013 Council Schedule (CR 2012-134)
Mr. Morrison reviewed the 2013 City Council Meeting Calendar and changes to the schedule. The
City Council meeting time has changed to 7:00 pm beginning January 2013.
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
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Liquor License Application for All Four U LLC (CR 2012-138)
Ms. Luedke gave an overview of the Liquor License Application. All Four U, LLC is in the process of
purchasing Hopkins Liquor, Inc. The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the applications and
has found no reason to deny the license.
The applicants, William and Mary Udseth, came forward and addressed the Council. The Council
welcomed the new business owners into the Hopkins Community.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to approve the Off -
Sale Liquor License and Tobacco Sales License applications for All Four U LLC, dba Hopkins Liquor
located at 712 11 t" Avenue South. 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.
2. Adopt Resolution 2012-091, Approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Operate a Daycare at
126 Blake Road North (CR 2012-139)
Ms. Anderson addressed the Council regarding the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a daycare
at 126 Blake Road North. No one appeared at the Public Hearing and the Zoning and Planning
Commission unanimously approved the CUP. Ms. Anderson gave an overview of the site plan, hours
of operation, types of programs, fenced play area and requirement to stripe the parking lot. Once the
CUP is approved the applicant will begin the building and inspection process as dictated by State
Licensing regulations.
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The applicants, Mr. Faisel Elmi and Mr. Abdulkadir Awale, addressed the Council regarding their
business plan to remodel the building and the state licensing requirements needed prior to opening the
daycare. Mr. Elmi gave an overview of the daycare capacity, days & hours of operation and types of
day care programming.
There was much Council discussion regarding the state daycare specifications & requirements prior to
getting a license to operate the daycare, transportation & daycare drop-off, parking lot requirements,
future planning for bus stop drop off, playground, emergency exits and building & parking lot lighting.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution
12-91, approving a conditional use permit to operate a day care at 126 Blake Road. 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. PUD Agreement for Klodt; Anderson (CR 2012-141)
Ms. Anderson addressed the Council regarding the Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement. The
city attorney drafted the standard agreement. Ms. Anderson gave an overview of the agreement details.
Mr. Steiner advised the Council regarding the PUD agreement.
Ms. Elverum addressed Council regarding the agreement detail of the public art contribution, grant
monies that have been applied for and building demolition schedule. Ms. Elverum is working on a
public art contribution policy that Council will have an opportunity review at a future date.
Mr. Kevin Klodt came forward and addressed the Council regarding the project and gave an overview
of the project timetable.
Mr. Stadler addressed the Council regarding infrastructure at the project site.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to approve the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement between the City of Hopkins and Klodt Development
LLC. 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.
4. Adopt Resolution 20102-092, Approving the 2013 Tax Levy and Adopting the 2013 General and
Special Revenue Fund Budgets (CR 2012-140)
Ms. Harkess addressed the council regarding the 2013 Levy and Budget. Ms. Harkess reviewed the
purpose of the budget hearing and how it impacts the City of Hopkins taxes. Ms. Harkess explained the
taxation process, proposed tax levy & general fund budget, breakdown of the expenditure budget and
significant changes, three year comparison of the General Fund budgets, breakdown of taxes, factors
impacting the 2013 budget, overview of franchise fees that offset the levy, grants that have held down
costs in the city departments, personnel restructuring & dispatch services going to Hennepin County
resulting in cost savings, fiscal disparities, gave an overview of what the levy impact would be on a
Hopkins residential home and the value that Hopkins residents receive for their taxes. The 2013
proposed levy is a .49% increase over 2012.
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There was much Council discussion regarding the fiscal disparity program and the ongoing savings
due to dispatch services transitioning to Hennepin County.
Mark Jenson, 133 Ashley Road, came forward and addressed Council regarding the property tax rate
and comparison to other cities. Ms. Harkess gave an explanation of tax liability and market value
homestead exclusion on residential homes. Ms. Harkess will provide Mr. Jenson with comparative tax
information with other cities.
Fred Mulvany, 106 181h Avenue South, came forward and addressed Council regarding the increase in
the general fund budget for seminars/conferences, travel, lodging and memberships. Ms. Harkess gave
an explanation regarding the anticipated & actual budget for staff & council training with some costs
offset by state reimbursement.
There were no more public comments.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to Adopt
Resolution 2012-092 approving the 2013 tax levy and adopting the 2013 General and Special Revenue
Fund budgets. 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:
• Think Hopkins Calendars are on sale for $10 and are available at City Hall and on the city website.
• Open house displaying the Cottageville Park plans on December 18th prior to the City Council
meeting.
• City Council meetings will begin at 7 pm starting in January 2013.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
Eug e J axwell, Mayor
Member Halverson moved and Council Member Gadd
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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