10-17-2023 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Beck, Garrido
and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and
Development Elverum, Director of Public Works Autio, City Planner Krzos and City
Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hunke requested an edit to the October 10 regular meeting minutes
related to the special revenue funds discussion. Mayor Hanlon requested that City Clerk
Domeier update the minutes.
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the October 10, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Approval of Car Wash License for GKS Wash LLC dba Scrub Hub Wash;
Domeier
3. Resolution Increasing Parking Permit Rates Effective January 1, 2024; Bishop
4. Approval of 2024-2026 Contract with LELS #143; Lenz
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Hearing on Proposed Assessments and Adoption of Assessment Roll for 2023
Miscellaneous Special Assessments; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2023-114. The proposed
special assessments are for delinquent utility bills, citations and invoices. Unpaid amounts
relate to the period from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Mr. Bishop stated an Assessment Hearing Appeal Form was received from Kay View for
503 Shadyside Circle Avenue requesting cancelation of the fees. Council Member Beck
requested background on the appeal. Mr. Bishop shared background on the issue noting
it was a landlord and tenant issue and the fees are for trash removal.
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Motion by Beck. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Beck. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-038 for Hearing on Proposed Assessments and
Adoption of Assessment Roll for 2023 Miscellaneous Special Assessments.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
VI.1. Second Reading: PUD Rezoning Ordinance, PUD Site Plan, and PUD
Agreement for Cassia Chapel View Care Center – 412 5th Ave. N.; Krzos
City Planner Krzos summarized City Council Report 2023-109. Augustana Land
Development LLC requests land use approval to redevelop the former Mizpah Church at
412 - 5th Avenue North.
Council Member Beck stated an email was sent to the City Council regarding the service
requests that may be needed from the Police and Fire Departments for this type of use.
He requested to discuss options for this type of PUD or project in the future. City Manager
Mornson stated that Fire Chief Specken will address this issue at a later date.
Mayor Hanlon thanked the applicant for the changes made to the project since the
October 3 meeting.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-028 Approving a second reading of Ordinance
2023-1202 Rezoning 412 – 5th Avenue North from NX2 to NX2 with a PUD Overlay;
re-approving a PUD Site Plan; and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to
Enter into a Planned Unit Development Agreement.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Update on Moratorium on the Operation of Cannabis Businesses; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier provided an update on the options for continuing the moratorium and
other updates related to cannabis sales.
Council Member Hunke questioned if smoking was prohibited in parks. City Clerk
Domeier stated that an ordinance in August addressed smoking in public areas. City
Attorney Riggs recommended that the City Council move forward with staff’s request to
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extend the moratorium. Assistant City Manager Lenz stated the proposed moratorium
deadline is January 1, 2025. The City Council generally supported moving forward with a
new moratorium.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Balan , second by Beck, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:59p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk