Minutes of the Council Meeting on October ,A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 1, 2013, 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,
Bradford, Elverum, Harkess, Luedke, Specken, Stadler, Mornson and City Attorney Jeremy
Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION
1. Fire Department Life Safety Achievement Award
Chief Specken introduced Minnesota State Fire Marshall Jerry Rosendahl. Mr. Rosendahl
recognized Chief Specken and the efforts of the Hopkins Fire Department in fire prevention,
inspections and education programs. Only 117 fire and life safety awards were awarded
nationwide.
2. Utility Rate Study
Mr. Bradford presented the 2013 Utility Rate Study. The Utility Rate Study ensures proper
funding for safe and reliable systems, highlights the cost drivers for the rates and analyzes the
impact of enhanced water tower maintenance. Mr. Bradford presented an overview of the
enterprise funds, storm sewer utility fund, sanitary sewer utility fund, water utility fund, rate
comparisons, impact to residential bills and upcoming projects. Mr. Bradford gave an overview
of the water tower long-term maintenance program for the aging Hopkins water towers. Mr.
Bradford explored with Council a possible minimum charge that would cover fixed costs, basic
services and base charges. Council will investigate this component at a future Work Session.
There was Council discussion regarding the utility connection with neighboring cities and the
water tower maintenance contract. Mr. Bradford explained the reason for the interconnect with
neighboring cities is for emergency purposes and the cost to paint the water towers could be
$350,000 for the Blake tower and $700,000 for the Moline tower.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the September 17, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the September 17, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Adopt Policy 6-J, Private Activity Bond Policy; (CR 2013-096)
4. Ratify Checks for the Month of September; (Memo)
5. Approve Transfer of Excess Fee Revenues; (CR 2013-097)
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd 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. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Adopt Resolution 2013-062, Adopting Assessment Roll - 2013 Miscellaneous Special
Assessments; (CR 2013-101)
Ms. Harkess addressed the Council giving an overview of the special assessments that the city
has issued, the appeal process and explained that the proposed special assessments are for
delinquent utility bills, citations, and invoices. Ms. Harkess explained the billing, assessment &
notice procedures. No appeals had been received as of the City Council meeting time.
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Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 7:37 pm. No residents addressed the Council.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to close
the Public Hearing. 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 public hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to
Adopt_Resolution 2013-062, Resolution for Adoption of Assessment Roll, 2013 Miscellaneous
Special Assessments. 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.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Liquor License for Streetz American Grill; (CR 2013-098)
Ms. Luedke addressed the Council regarding an application from Streetz Grill for an on -sale
wine and 3.2% malt liquor license that will include strong beer. The business location is 417-17�h
Avenue North and will seat 77 patrons inside and 32 patrons on a fenced patio. Mr. Harmon,
business owner, addressed the Council and gave an overview of his new restaurant that is
planning to open in mid-November. The Council welcomed the new business to the City of
Hopkins.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to approve an
On -Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt liquor license for Streetz Grill Hopkins LLC, dba Streetz
American Grill located at 417 17,h Avenue North, Suite 100 for the license term through June 30,
2014, with the condition a certificate of liquor liability insurance is submitted to the City Clerk's
office. 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. Approve Ordinance 2013-1068, Establishing a Moratorium on the Sale of E -Cigarettes; (CR
2013-094)
Ms. Luedke addressed the Council regarding the moratorium on the sale of e -cigarettes that will
give the Council time to objectively study the appropriate zoning and regulations for the sale of
e -cigarettes. Ms. Luedke gave an overview of the e -cigarettes products and conditions of the
moratorium. The moratorium would not affect existing license holders and would expire in one
year or sooner if the study is completed. There was Council consensus for further review of the
ordinance.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve Ordinance 2013-1068 establishing a moratorium on the sale of e -cigarettes. 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. Adopt Resolution 2013-061, Approving Ordinance 2013-1067, Placing an Overlay Zoning of
Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Redevelopment of the Northwest Corner of Shady
Oak Road and Bradford Road for First Reading; (CR 2013-100)
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Ms. Anderson addressed the Council regarding the site plan and Planned Unit Development
(PUD) for a new building on the corner of Bradford and Shady Oak Roads. Ms. Anderson gave
an overview of the site plan, the building, reason for the PUD due to uniqueness of the site and
the Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously approved both projects. There was discussion
regarding a recent development with Hennepin County and access into the site's parking lot.
Staff has been in communication with Hennepin County and believes the access may shift
slightly but will be granted.
There was Council discussion regarding the loading docks, lighting, number of tenants, exterior
facade, landscaping and buffer with neighboring home.
The project architect and building owner addressed the Council regarding the building design,
demolition and construction timetable. A neighborhood meeting was held and two neighbors
expressed concern over loss of trees and building's location close to the road.
Mr. Steiner advised Council regarding the two separate motions.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 13-61, approving Ordinance 13-1067, placing an overlay zoning of Planned Unit
Development (PUD) for the redevelopment of the northwest corner of Shady Oak Road and
Bradford Road for first reading. 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 2013-060, Approving a site Site Plan to Construct a New Building at 108,
116 and 120 Shady Oak Road; (CR 2013-099)
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 13-60, approving a site plan to construct a new building at 108, 116 and 120 Shady
Oak 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.
5. Adopt Resolution 2013-103, Approving Design Contract for Cottageville Park; (CR 2013-
103)
Mr. Bradford addressed the Council regarding the design contract with the Cunningham Group
for phase one of Cottageville Park. Mr. Bradford gave an overview of phase one improvements,
project cost of 1.3 million, funding partners & grants and construction timetable.
There was much Council discussion regarding the public input process, storm water treatment,
surface pond and buffering with neighboring homes. Mr. Bradford discussed the public input
process, county participation with water treatment and the vegetation buffer surrounding the
surface pond.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-063, Resolution Approving Design Agreement for the Cottageville Park
Improvements Phase I, Project 2012-13. 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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VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• October 2, 2013 — Citizens Academy Alumni Event
• October 10, 2013 — League of Women's Voters Debate
• October 12, 2013 — Fire Department Open House
• October 12, 2013 — Yellow Ribbon Event at Downtown Park
Council member Gadd gave an overview of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon proclamation
ceremony to be held on Saturday, October 12, 4 pm in Downtown Park.
Mr. Momson recognized Kersten Elverum for all the work surrounding the site plan approval for
the new buildings to be built on Shady Oak Road. Ms. Elverum thanked the City Attorney,
Jeremy Steiner, for his legal counsel and involvement in the process.
VII. 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 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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