Minutes of the CC Meeting on June 4, 2013A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 4, 2013, in the Council
Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members
Cummings, Halverson and Youakim. Also, present were staff members Anderson, Bradford,
Elverum, Genellie, Mornson, Stadler and City Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION
1. Decision Resource City Survey Results
Mr. Bill Morris, President of Decision Resources, gave an overview of the highlights of the 2013
City of Hopkins Survey. Mr. Morris stated that the survey has plus or minus 5% accuracy,
averaged 26 minutes to complete and was a representative sample of the community
demographics. Mr. Morris gave an overview of the survey responses including quality of life,
general sense of community, closest connection to city, neighborhood or school district, general
direction of city, community characteristics, redevelopment, development incentives, rating &
value of city services, city taxes, $5/month year-round charge for yard waste pick up, feeling of
safety, neighborhood traffic enforcement, condition/appearance of neighborhood, park usage &
ratings, recreation facility and programs, future park improvements with 50 cent increase on
utility bills, Southwest Light Rail Transit familiarity, empowerment, Mayor and City Council
approval rating, city staff rating, contact with Hopkins City Hall and primary & preferred
information sources. Mr. Morris summarized that residents surveyed feel Hopkins is a highly
livable city, city services and Park & Recreation are valued, community development is
supported, City Council and staff is highly rated and the city newsletter is a dominate source of
information.
There was Council discussion regarding opposition to curb side pick up fee, Park and Recreation
statistics, percentage of land lines vs. cell phones, age demographics comparable to census data,
city and neighborhood connections, city service rating relates to quality of life rating, coverage
of questions, crime was addressed as a concern, future question regarding household internet
access and timeframe for next city survey in three to four years.
III. REPORT
1. Surrender of Massage Therapy Establishment and Massage Therapy License; (Memo)
Mr. Genellie addressed the Council and gave an overview of the hearing on May 21 to revoke
the massage establishment license issued to Mr. Julio Alaniz dba Wonderland Asian Massage
located at 7 -7th Avenue N and the massage therapy license issued to Ms. Yang Yu employed at
the establishment for violation of Hopkins City Code 1185. At that meeting the licensees'
attorney indicated his clients might be interested in surrendering their respective licenses. The
hearing was continued until the June 4th meeting. On May 28, 2013, the Hopkins city attorney
received a letter from the licensees' attorney stating his clients have agreed to surrender their
respective licenses.
Mr. Steiner advised Council regarding the motion.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to accept
the surrender of the Massage Therapy Establishment and Massage Therapy License. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the May 21, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the May 21, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Ratify Checks for the month of May
4. Approve the Farmers Market Growers Agreement; (CR 2013-052)
5. Approval of Liquor License Renewals for the Term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014;
(CR 2013- 05 1)
6. Approval of Business license Renewals for the Term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014;
(CR 2013-053)
7. Reappointment of the following Zoning and Planning members; Jennifer Allard, Charles
Firth, Scott Kerssen and Andrew Fischer; (Memo)
8. Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Hopkins Rotary Club for July 20, 2013; (CR
2013-055)
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 Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Augustana Homes Bonds
Ms. Elverum addressed the Council and gave an overview of the reissuance of the limited
obligation revenue bonds for Augustana Chapel View. Ms. Julie Eddington from Kennedy and
Graves, the City's bond counsel, addressed Council regarding the bank qualified bonds, public
hearing and resolution. The Augustana representative addressed the Council and expressed
appreciation for being part of the Hopkins community.
There was Council discussion regarding the length and amount of the limited bank qualified
bonds and the timeframe for the bond sale.
Mayor Maxwell opened the Public Hearing at 9:09 pm. No one came forward to address the
Council.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to close
the public hearing. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:09 pm.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve Resolution 2013-031 authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Housing
Facilities Revenue Refunding Bond (Augustana Chapel View Homes, Inc. Project), Series 2013,
in a principal amount not to exceed $5,290,000, for the benefit of Augustana Chapel View
Homes, Inc., payable solely from revenues pledged pursuant to a loan agreement; approving the
housing program in connection thereto; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and
delivery of the bond, loan agreement, cooperative agreement, and related documents; and
providing for the security, rights, and remedies with respect to the bond. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 2013-028, Approving a Front Yard Setback Variance at 143 _91h Ave North;
(CR 2013-056)
Ms. Anderson addressed the Council regarding the front yard setback variance at 143 -9th Ave
North. Ms. Anderson gave an overview of the proposed addition and at the Zoning and
Planning meeting the motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Skowronek, the applicant,
addressed the Council regarding the addition to his home and there have been no neighbor
concerns. There was Council discussion regarding the side yard requirements and roofline.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 13-28, approving a front yard setback variance at 143 Ninth Avenue North. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
2. Adopt Resolution 2013-030, Approving Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan; (CR 2013-058)
Mr. Bradford addressed the Council regarding the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, a partnership
with Hennepin County and funded through a CDC Community Transformation Grant. Ms. Rose
Ryan, Hennepin County Pedestrian and Bicycle Planner, gave an overview of the public health
benefits of pedestrian and bicycle planning and the use of grant funds to support municipal level
bike and pedestrian plans. Mr. Antonio Rosell and Mr. Colin Harris, representatives of the
Community Design Group, gave an overview of the City of Hopkins Pedestrian and Bicycle
Plan. Mr. Rosell gave an overview of the plan, community engagement, recommendations,
vision and goals, pedestrian and bicycle improvement phases, education & promotion
opportunities, implementation of the plan and potential funding sources.
Mr. Bradford addressed Council stating that the plan sets a framework for the city to move
forward and that residents will be engaged in the process. The next steps will be for the plan to
become part of the Capital Improvement Plan and that Hennepin County will be partnering with
the city for implementation of the plan.
There was Council discussion regarding the importance of community input, recommendations
for safer crossings and light rail station access.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-030, Resolution Adopting Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. A poll of the vote was
as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member
Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
3. Adopt Resolution 2011-029, Ordering Feasibility Report for 2014 Street Project and
Authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc.;
(CR 2013-057)
Mr. Bradford addressed Council regarding the Feasibility Report for the 2014 Street Project. Mr.
Bradford gave an overview of the project area, utility relocation; street improvement paired with
Shady Oak Road project, street condition, budget, WSB was selected because they are the
consultants for Hennepin County's Shady Oak Road construction project, fees, federal process of
acquiring temporary easements, assessment caps, bid process for water service replacement and
the project schedule. Mr. Bradford addressed Council regarding the community input process.
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There was Council discussion regarding the temporary easement timeframe, notification of
property owners, 2014 road project schedule, assessment schedule and county & city project
costs.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-029, Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2014
Street and Utility Improvements and authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. to prepare the report. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried.
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1. City Manager to Speak at HBCA Meeting at Augustana Chapel View on June 13 at 7:30 am.
2. Police Department hosting a neighborhood meeting for the South Presidents Neighborhood at
Harley Hopkins Elementary School at 6:30 pm on June 13th.
3. Raspberry Renters Program next event is June 18th at 6:00 pm.
4. League of Cites Conference, June 19 — 21 in St. Paul.
5. SWLRT Open House on June 18 at Hopkins Center for the Arts.
VIII. 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 10:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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