06-02-2015 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 2, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 7:04 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,
City Clerk Domeier, Planning and Development Director Elverum, Assistant City Manager
Genellie, Police Captain Johnson, City Attorney Landsman, and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
111.1 Introduction of Police Cadet Alejandro Boldo
Captain Johnson introduced Police Cadet Boldo. Police Cadet Boldo thanked the City Council
for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Hopkins.
111.2. Oath of Office: Police Officer Andrew Hamilton
Captain Johnson introduced Police Officer Hamilton. City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of
Office and Police Officer Hamilton's wife pinned on his badge. Police Officer Hamilton
thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Hopkins.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Cummings.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the May 12, 2015 Work Session Proceedings
2. Minutes of the May 19, 2015 Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the May 19, 2015 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
4. Ratify Checks Issued in May 2015
5. Approve Right of Way Encroachment Agreement—Pierce Ave North; (CR 2015-069)
6. Appointment of Gary Newhouse to Zoning and Planning Commission
7. Appointment of James Warden to Zoning and Planning Commission
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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JUNE 2, 2015
OLD BUSINESS
V.1. Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Section 1200 of the Hopkins City Code: Sale,
Consumption and Display of Alcoholic Beverages
City Clerk Domeier gave an overview of the proposed amendments to the liquor ordinance.
Ms. Domeier reviewed the options for the Council to consider. The City Attorney has reviewed
the proposed amendment.
Council discussion ensued regarding the business hours for Sunday growler off-sales and sales
on Easter Sunday.
Ms. Domeier commented on proposals that other cities have adopted and that the Council could
decide to allow sales at 8 a.m. and still regulate no sales on Easter Sunday. Ms. Domeier stated
that if adopted the first day for Sunday growler sales would be June 14, 2015.
Motion by Cummings. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-47, Option A allowing for Sunday Growler Sales from 8
am to 10 pm including the exception of Easter Sunday.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: Maxwell. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VI. 1. Sign Variance— Hennepin County (CR 2015-068)
City Planner Anderson gave an overview of the proposed Hennepin County signage. The
Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial and staff has also
recommended denial. Ms. Anderson commented that the applicant does not meet the three
requirements to grant a variance. Staff has discussed other options with the applicant. Signage
under six square feet does not require a permit.
Mr. Mike Vaske, representing Hennepin County, appeared before the Council and gave an
overview of the proposed signage.
There was Council discussion regarding alternative signage, other building tenants possibly
requesting a sign variance and the application fee. Ms. Anderson explained that staff has worked
closely with multi-tenant buildings regarding signage requirements and that the $150 application
fee covers the public hearing notices.
The City Attorney advised the Council regarding options for continuing the motion and
timeframe. The applicant would need to approve the timeframe extension in writing. Ms.
Anderson commented that the Zoning & Planning Commission will want to review the new
proposal.
Motion by Cummings. Second by Gadd.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 2, 2015
Motion to postpone for consideration Resolution 15-47, denying a sign variance at 1011
First Street South, until the second City Council meeting in July with the applicant
reviewing other sign plans to be brought back to the Zoning & Planning Commission in
June for further consideration and recommendation to the City Council and conditioned
upon the applicant providing in writing to waive the right of timeframe under Statute
15.99 prior to the next City Council meeting.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Southwest Light Rail Transit Open House on Tuesday, June 16, 5 pm at Hopkins Center for
the Arts.
• Public Hearing Open House on the Park Development Plan on Thursday, June 18, 6 pm at
Hopkins City Hall.
• Music in the Park at Downtown Park, 16-9`h Avenue South, Thursday, June 18-August 6, 7
pm.
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 7:49 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold, Recording Secretary
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