01-06-2015 Work Session after City Council MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. Council Members and staff present at
meeting included the following:
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Mayor Maxwell
x Assistant City Manager Genellie
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Council Member Halverson
x Cit Clerk Domeier
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Council Member Cummins
x Planning and Development Dir. Elverum
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Council Member Gadd
x Public Works Director Stadler
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Council Member Kuznia
x MIS Director Hepp
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City Manager Mornson
The following updates were provided at the meeting:
City Council:
Mayor Maxwell provided an update on the appointment process to the Watershed District Board.
After discussion by the City Council about the appointment process and policymaking involved,
it was decided that the Hopkins City Council would not pursue the issue any further.
Public Works:
Director of Public Works Stadler provided an update on the fast chargers. The fast charger has
been moved to Parking Lot 500 because it did not work to place in the City ramp. The City
Council supported the new charger location.
Planning and Economic Development:
Planning and Development Elverum provided the Council a draft purchase agreement for the
Albert Pike Lodge. Ms. Elverum explained the details of the agreement and shared concerns
about the special conditions proposed. Staff will work on conditions to be associated with the
demolition clause. Ms. Elverum anticipated that the purchase agreement would come back for
consideration at the January 20, 2015 City Council meeting.
Discussion was held about potential uses, the building condition, pending assessments, other
funding and grant ideas, and the process moving forward with the Historical Society. The City
Council supported purchasing the business and keeping it historic but was concerned about
maintaining the proposed conditions for an indefinite amount of time, maintenance costs and
related expenses.
Ms. Elverum provided information about the Japs-Olson proposed expansion. She provided a
summary of the options discussed with St. Louis Park. The City Council discussed the options
proposed and supported obtaining parcels 8000 and 8050. They also supported having St. Louis
Park take the lead on the legal paperwork. Staff will continue to work with the land owner and
St. Louis Park.
Ms. Elevrum talked about the recent press and upcoming sites that may be back in the spotlight.
City Council:
Council Member Halverson questioned the Cottageville Park improvements. Staff indicated that
the improvements will be made with the funding from the CDBG reallocation.
Council Member Cumming requested feedback on funding the BRCC position. The City
Council requested more information on the position duties, goals, structure and future funding
before a decision would be made provide any funding.
Administration:
Assistant City Manager Genellie provided information on the City Council switching to City
issued email addresses. MIS Director Hepp showed the City Council how to access the email
account and provided the necessary passwords.
City Manager Mornson and MIS Director Hepp shared the draft State of the City presentation
with the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Maxwell,
the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk