06-07-2016 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 7, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street
South, Hopkins.
Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd
and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Planning and
Development Director Elverum, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Harkess, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, Police Chief Reynolds, City Attorney Riggs, Public Works Director Stadler and
City Engineer Stanley.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
111.1.Appointment and Oath of Commissioner— Park Board Members Daly and Goeman,
Planning and Zoning Member Hanneman (CR2016-060)
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Appoint Laura Daley and Elizabeth Goeman to the Park Board and Kristin
Hanneman to the Zoning and Planning Commission. .
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Park Board Commissioner to Ms. Daly and Ms. Goeman
and Oath of Planning and Zoning Commissioner to Ms. Hanneman. Mayor Cummings thanked
the appointees for their service to the City of Hopkins.
111.2. Oath of Office — Police Officer Wilcox
Chief Reynolds introduced Police Officer Lucas Wilcox. City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of
Office and Officer Wilcox's wife pinned on his badge. Officer Wilcox thanked his family and
the Hopkins Police Department for their support. Mayor Cummings welcomed Officer Wilcox to
the City of Hopkins.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda items 1 through 8.
1. Minutes of the May 17, 2016 City Council Joint Meeting with Hopkins School
Proceedings
2. Minutes of the May 17, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the May 17, 2016 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
4. Approval of Business and Liquor License Renewals for the term of July 1, 2016
through June 3, 2017; (CR2016-059)
5. Approval of Temporary Liquor Licenses; (CR2016-058)
6. Approve Renewal of Depot Coffee House Lease with Hopkins Public Schools;
(CR2016-057)
7. Ratify Checks Issued in May 2016; (Memo)
8. Reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission; (CR2016-061
There was Council discussion regarding the policy for reappointment of Planning and Zoning
Commission members. City Manager Mornson commented that the Council would have an
opportunity to discuss the details in an upcoming Council Work Session.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
IV.9. Approve Parking and Access Easement: Area between 9th & 10th Avenue North and
Mainstreet and 1St Street North; (2016-064)
Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the easement and area. Staff received the
new two-year agreement from the property owner. Mr. Stadler commented that staff would
contact the property owner regarding a longer-term agreement.
There was Council discussion regarding the property owner's options if the easement expired.
The City Attorney advised the Council that the only change was the duration of the agreement
and commented that it would be in the best interests of the City to seek a longer term to the
agreement.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Amended two-year parking
and access easement agreement with Hovander Foods, Inc. to maintain a public parking
and drive access area.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Hearing for Property Tax Abatement Related to Public Infrastructure
Improvements; (CR2016-062)
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Ms. Stacie Kvilvang, Elhers,
Inc. Ms. Kvilvang provided an explanation of the Public Hearing process and an overview of the
three parcels selected for Property Tax Abatement.
Mayor Cummings asked for an explanation of how tax abatement works with the debt cap. Ms.
Kvilvang explained the tax capacity, funding and approximated costs.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:30 pm. No residents came forward to address
the Council.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:30 pm.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2016-045 approving property tax abatement related to
public infrastructure improvements in the City of Hopkins.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII. 1. Order Feasibility Report for the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project, City Project
2016-010; (CR2016-063)
City Engineer Stanley gave an overview of the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project, infrastructure
improvement process, proposed area, estimated project costs and funding. Mr. Stanley provided
a cost comparison to past projects and gave an overview of the City Council process and project
timetable. Mr. Stanley explained the public informational process and that construction is
scheduled for April-November 2017.
There was Council discussion regarding the project's additional linear feet, timetable and streets
not included in project area. Mr. Stanley explained that the project would be completed in
phases as in past street projects and that some streets in the project area have been reconstructed
within the last 20 years and are in acceptable condition. The Council commented on the
importance of the Pavement Management Plan and communicating with residents in the project
area.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
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Motion to Adopt Resolution 2016-046 ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for
the 2017 Street and Utility Improvements and authorizing Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to prepare the report.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daddy& Me at Police Station: Hopkins Police Department—Thursday, June 9—6:30 to 7:30
p.m.
Hopkins Summerfest Free Fitness in the Park: Downtown Park—Thursday, June 16, 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hopkins Summerfest Free Concert in the Park: Downtown Park—Thursday, June 16, 6:15
p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A Hearing Loop System has been installed in the City Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
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