01-13-2015 Work SessionHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 13, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Raspberry Room at City Hall, 1010 First
Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order with Council Member Cummings, Gadd, Halverson
and Kuznia attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier,
Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Community Development Coordinator
Beekman, Public Works Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley.
Southwest LRT Update
In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were Ryan Kronzer, Lead Design;
Tats Tanaka, Operation and Maintenance Facility Design Lead; and Dan Pfeiffer, Community
Outreach Coordinator; Craig Lamothe, Project Director; and Kathryn Hanson, Manger of TOD
and Land Use.
SW LRT — Look ahead to 2015
Ryan Kronzer provided information about the Southwest LRT Development timeline, public
involvement proposed for 2015 and the advanced design plan scope. Discussion was held about
the federal government project contribution, positive support for the project, public art, and
proposed public involvement and scheduling for committees.
Concept Review — Operation and Maintenance Facility
Tats Tanaka provided an overview of facility location, schematic design, and building materials.
Discussion was held about the different types of building materials, the approval process for the
design, solar energy options and parking. Mayor Maxwell wanted to ensure the facility is
developed in a way for other opportunities to want to locate around it. Further discussion was
held about business relocation opportunities.
Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy
Community Development Coordinator Beekman provided information about the development
strategy. The scope was expanded to include a master plan to create a shared zoning district and
entitlement process over the development area. She also provided information on grants
received and the process for selecting a consultant. Discussion was held about the selection and
role of the consultant. Mayor Maxwell suggested that staff consider any maintenance
agreements that should be in place for infrastructure with the City of Minnetonka.
Artery & Downtown Hopkins Station Plaza
City Engineer Stanley provided an update on the open house, design, and artery plaza concept
plan. He noted that the public liked the post-industrial theme. Mr. Stanley also provided
information on the proposed schedule and moving forward to final design, bids and construction.
An update on the Downtown Station Plaza was also provided including the possibility of
advanced funding for the next stage of design.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 13, 2015
Update on Redevelopment Activity
Planning and Development Director Elverum provided an update on redevelopment activity for
the Blake Station area.
Blake Station — Joint Development and Master Development Strategy
Community Development Coordinator Beekman provided an update on the federal joint
development in relation to the project. She spoke to the preliminary development, development
financials and the steps moving forward
Committee/Agreement Updates
o Master Funding Agreement — Director of Planning and Development Elverum
stated the agreement would be considered at the January 20 Council meeting.
o Executive Change Control Board — Council Member Gadd and Public Works
Director Stadler provided an update on the board activities.
o CAC/BAC — Director of Planning and Development Elverum provided an update
on finding representation for the committees.
o Public Art Solicitation Review Committee — Director of Planning and
Development Elverum provided information about the committee. Discussion was
held on who should serve on the committee. Mayor Maxwell suggested asking
artists that have displayed art in the Downtown.
2015 Hopkins Legislative Agenda
City Manager Mornson provided an overview of the proposed legislative initiatives: The City
Council supported the initiatives as presented. It was anticipated that the elected Hopkins
representatives will attend the February work session.
Updates
City Manager Mornson stated that Emily Wallace -Jackson will be appointed to the Zoning and
Planning Commission on January 20. He also reminded City Council of the meetings scheduled
over the next two weeks.
Council Member Halverson talked about potential funding for businesses that make
improvements along 8t' Avenue.
Council Member Gadd questioned the process for adding alternates to serve on the light rail
committees. City Manager Mornson will check with Ms. Elverum on the process.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 13, 2015
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Maxwell,
second by Cummings, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Nlaxwell, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk