03-20-2018 Work Session after City Council MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:27 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 Morrison, Director
of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works
Director Stadler.
Public Works
Council Member Halverson discussed the need for a stop sign in the alley between
Gallery Flats Apartments and the Elks Lodge. Staff will investigate.
Community Development
Director of Planning and Development Elverum updated the Council on the following:
• Sanctuary at Oakridge, a proposed four single family lots that would require a Comp
Plan amendment and rezoning. Staff is supportive of the development and there has
been no opposition from the neighboring condos and church. Council should
address questions or comments to Ms. Elverum.
• Staff will be giving the Creekview Apartments developer some feedback regarding
the proposed design concept. The developer is waiting on Minnehaha Creek
requirements. The apartments will be market rate and the current tenants are still
living there. Ms. Elverum updated the Council on the public input and development
process.
• Pawn America is looking to relocate to a possible site at the corner of Blake Road
and Cambridge Street. The site does not meet distance requirements in the zoning
code. There was discussion about the site, current use and neighborhood impacts.
Staff has investigated other possible sites for the pawn shop. Questions or
comments should be directed to Community Development staff.
• Discussion of automobile dealership and business uses.
• The 8"' Avenue road closure sculpture will be installed in April. The sculpture will be
easy to operate, maintenance free and have a locking mechanism.
• Discussion of the Artery Grand Opening event on June 2. Ms. Elverum updated the
Council on the event budget and funding.
• The new Community Development Coordinator will begin next week.
City Council:
• Council Member Kuznia will be attending the Cold Storage Joint Working Group
meeting on April 4.
• Council Member Kuznia commented that a resident has contacted the Cub Scouts
about placing flags along the Avenues. The flags will not be placed in the right-of-
way and would be removed after the holiday.
• Council Member Halverson discussed a resident complaint about a possible
maintenance issue at Gold Crest Apartments. Residents should contact the
Inspection Department.
• Council Member Gadd will be attending the League of MN Cities Legislative Session
and the SWLRT Corridor Management Committee meeting.
• There was Council discussion about locating organization memorials on City
property.
• Council Member Campbell will be attending the 169 Mobility Study meeting next
week.
• Council Member Campbell asked about sidewalk plowing.
• Mayor Cummings discussed an email from a resident complimenting the church bell
tower music.
• Mayor Cummings discussed a resident concern regarding water drainage and ice
accumulation on a sidewalk on 11th Avenue. Staff will follow up.
• Mayor Cummings is meeting with the Hopkins Men's Shed at the Activity Center on
Thursday.
• Mayor Cummings shared a thank you note regarding the Hopkins Police
Department.
• Discussion of attracting more diversity on boards and commissions.
City Manager Mornson provided the following updates:
• The Hopkins Hockey Association and Mainstreet Bar and Grill will be at the April 10
City Council Work Session to discuss the bingo policy. The City Clerk is researching
the policy.
• Discussion of the application and appointment process to the Park Board and
Planning & Zoning Commission. Discussed ideas how to set up the board and
commission members for success and commitment. Staff will update the Council at
a future work session.
• Volunteer dinner for boards and commissions on May 24.
• Discussion of the Hopkins Academy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, seconded by Kuznia the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk