IV.1. Minutes of the August 3, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 3, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street
South, Hopkins.
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order with Council Members Halverson, Cummings, Gadd
and Kuznia attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Planner Anderson,
Community Development Coordinator Beekman, Planning and Development Director Elverum,
Assistant City Manager Genellie, City Attorney Landsman and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Cummings.
Motion
to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III. 1. Recap of Artery Event
Economic Development Intern Alyssa Kelley gave a recap of the ARTery Experiment, an open
streets event on Saturday, July 11. Ms. Kelley thanked the sponsors, volunteers and City staff
that made the event a success. Ms. Kelley gave an overview of the goals of the event, the
temporary installations, survey feedback, budget and press coverage. Ms. Kelley discussed the
survey feedback and explained that the top responses included a cycle track, outdoor seating and
green infrastructure.
There was Council discussion regarding the public feedback, attendees, budget and next steps.
Ms. Kelley explained that all the public comments are recorded in the technical report and that
many attendees were from the Farmer’s Market as well as bikers off the trail. The funding for
the event was provided by a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Hennepin County. Ms.
Kelley explained that the event was a first step to gather feedback from community regarding the
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ARTery along 8 Avenue. Council asked about the photos taken at the event. City staff and the
City Attorney will investigate the release of the photos to the public.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Maxwell asked about Consent Agenda item IV. 3. The license includes both Church sites
for all three days. Mayor Maxwell asked that the Police Department be informed of the event.
MotionSecond
by Cummings. by Kuznia.
Motion
to Approve the Consent Agenda.
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2. Minutes of the July 21, 2015 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
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3. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for St. Gabriel The Archangel Church’s
Fall Festival (CR2015-082)
4. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Augustana Chapel View Homes Inc.
DBA Augustana Chapel View Care Center (CR2015-085)
5. Ratify Checks Issued in July 2015
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VI. 1. Site Plan Review for Taco Bell
City Planner Anderson gave an overview of the Taco Bell site plan. The Zoning & Planning
Commission unanimously approved the Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit and the
applicant has met all the conditions.
Council Member Halverson asked about the signage and the lift station location. Ms. Anderson
explained that the applicant may construct new signage and that the lift station is not a factor for
the site plan.
Council Member Cummings asked about the residential area. Ms. Anderson explained that the
new location would be further away from the residential area.
Mayor Maxwell asked about the old Taco Bell site, watershed requirements and the lift station.
Ms. Anderson explained that the owner does not have plans for the old site at this time. The
applicant has been working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and plans
are for more green space as well as underground holding tanks. Public Works Director Stadler
commented that the MCWD has to approve the application. Mr. Stadler commented that the
applicant would maintain the lift station and that staff will be providing the owner with the
maintenance history.
Ms. Barb Schneider, representing Taco Bell, and Mr. Dean Madson, the architect, came forward
to address the Council. Ms. Schneider explained the site plan and watershed issues. Ms.
Schneider explained that the plan is to take care of water runoff and discard appropriately in
underground storage tanks and rain gardens.
Mr. Madsen presented an overview of the outside building materials, building square footage,
outdoor space, garbage room location, HVAC screening, driveway access, lighting and building
construction.
There was Council discussion regarding the timing of the project, parking spaces, hours of
operation and building transition. Ms. Schneider explained that the project would like to begin
as soon as possible with the new store scheduled to open in December. The old location would
remain open until the new building is complete. Ms. Schneider explained that there would be 62
parking spaces, the restaurant is not open 24 hours and that approximately 10 employees would
be added to the staff.
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Ms. Anderson explained that the hope is that the old site would be redeveloped in the future and
that the site would have to go through the permitting process and watershed district approvals.
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Kuznia.
Motion
to Adopt Resolution 15- 56, approving a site plan to construct a Taco Bell at 919
Cambridge Street.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VI. 2. Conditional Use Permit to allow drive-thru for Taco Bell
MotionSecond
by Halverson. by Kuznia.
Motion
to Adopt Resolution 15- 55, approving a conditional use permit to construct a Taco
Bell at 919 Cambridge Street.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VI. 3. Corridor Development Initiative (CDI) – Process and Report; (CR2015-088)
Community Development Coordinator Beekman explained the purpose of the Corridor
Development Initiative (CDI) which was to look at the Blake Road station area and give the
community a chance to express their vision for the area. Ms. Beekman discussed the changes to
the report since the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) cost cutting measures.
Ms. Gretchen Nichols, CDI Coordinator, Ms. Ann Beuch, BRCC Coordinator, and Ms. Barbara
Raye, Center for Policy Planning and Performance Facilitator came forward to discuss the report
with the Council. Ms. Nichols gave an overview of the corridor, the community vision for the
area and partners in the project. Ms. Nichols explained the purpose of the process was to engage
the community and guide development. Ms. Nichols gave an overview of the exercises and
scenarios that the community proposed and the developer’s reactions to the community ideas.
The process may help future development create a viable project that the community cares about.
Ms. Nichols explained that the top community recommendations were to develop a strong
neighborhood connection, improve walk-ability, preserve diversity, improve water quality and
continue to strengthen and enhance the vitality and livability of the area. The recommendations
of the CDI could be attached to Request for Proposals for future redevelopment and to continue
to provide updates to the community about redevelopment.
Ms. Raye explained the evaluation process. The community participants appreciated the
opportunity to provide input and engagement. Ms. Beuch explained that there was strong support
for a community gathering space for the area and an interest in continuing the engagement
process.
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Ms. Renee Clark, representative of the MCWD, came forward and commented that the MCWD
appreciates the continued partnership with the City of Hopkins.
Ms. Beekman explained that the CDI is a document for development guidelines only and will be
used as a resource for the Blake Road Corridor development plans.
There was Council discussion about the community effort, variety of ideas, resident input and
developer insights. Council thanked the partners and participants for their involvement in the
project.
MotionSecond
by Kuznia. by Halverson.
Motion
to accept the Hopkins Blake Road LRT Station Area Development Guidelines.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Future Trunk Highway 169 Improvements Open House at Hopkins Center for the Arts,
Wednesday, August 19, 4 to 6 p.m.
Mayor Maxwell encouraged residents to continue to support local businesses during the
Mainstreet construction project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Cummings, second by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk