08-18-2015 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 18, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 7:02 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 Morrison, Planning and
Development Director Elverum, Assistant City Manager Genellie and Public Works Director
Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Cummings. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III. 1. Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Update
Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon representative Jocelyn Northenscold
presented an overview of the services and resources provided by the Southwest Twin Cities
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for area veterans. Ms. Northenscold discussed the
benefit concert for military families and veterans on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hopkins
Center for the Arts. Tickets can be purchased at the Arts Center box office or online at
SWTCBeyondtheYellowRibbon.org.
Mayor Maxwell thanked the organization volunteers for their time and effort to help area
veterans.
III. 2. Update on Concert: Bria Blessing for Ukraine in Hopkins
A representative of Bria Blessing for Ukraine gave an update on the charity concert to benefit
victims of the war in Ukraine. The concert will be held on August 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at the
Hopkins High School Little Theatre. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. Mayor Maxwell
wished the organization a successful event.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the August 3, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the August 3, 2015 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the August 11, 2015 Work Session Proceedings
4. Order Public Assessment Hearing 2015 Miscellaneous Special Assessments;
(CR2015-084)
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Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VI. 1. Approve Resolution 2015-057 Committing Funding Support for the Blake Road Trail
Crossing Underpass as a SWLRT Locally Requested Capital Investment; (CR2015-089)
Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the trail crossing underpass at Blake Road
that will be constructed as part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project. Hennepin
County has received a federal grant to cover part of the construction costs but is requesting that
the cities cover the local match portion. The underpass will reduce at-grade pedestrian crossings
at major streets, facilitate access to the station area and improve safety. The estimated cost for
Hopkins is approximately $29,556. Mr. Stadler explained that the City Attorney has reviewed the
resolution and has advised some language changes.
There was Council discussion regarding funding, project timing, lighting and policing of the
underpass. Mr. Stadler commented that the PIR Fund for capital projects will fund the project
and that the project is part of the SWLRT construction timeframe. Mr. Stadler commented that
city staff will be involved in the ongoing design process and that there will be review
opportunities as the design work moves forward. The underpass is under the Three Rivers Park
District jurisdiction. Council asked that staff keep the Hopkins Park Board informed about the
underpass project.
Motion by Cummings. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-057, stating City's commitment to fund the local match
share of the project cost for the stairway portion of the Blake Road trail underpass—a
SWLRT project LRCI.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd. Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Future Trunk Highway 169 Improvements Open House at Hopkins Center for the Arts,
Wednesday, August 19, 4 to 6 p.m.
• 2016 Street &Utility Improvements Open House at Hopkins Center for the Arts, Thursday,
August 27, 5 p.m.
• Council thanked City departments for their efforts at the National Night Out event.
• 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 Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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