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04-17-2018 Work Session after City Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:37 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, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Lindahl, City Attorney Riggs and Public Works Director Stadler. Public Works Public Works Director Stadler commented that staff would be working on the spring clean up program time changes. Community Development Automobile Moratorium Discussion: City Manager Mornson discussed the automobile moratorium asking the City Council for their feedback regarding the ordinance. Director of Planning and Development Elverum discussed the licensing approach for auto uses. City Attorney Riggs does not recommend licensing because auto uses vary and it would be difficult to enforce. Ms. Elverum commented that the ordinance was not amended to cause significant costs or affect the way they do business. Ms. Elverum discussed non-conforming properties, zoning categories and boundary changes. Ms. Elverum commented that changes in use could result in a higher end commercial property. Staff appreciates any feedback from the Council and would continue to communicate with the area businesses. There was Council discussion regarding outdoor storage of vehicles. Mr. Lindahl discussed the current ordinance and the time intensive process to track vehicle turnover. In the proposed ordinance change junk vehicles need to be stored inside. Mr. Lindahl discussed the definition of junk vehicles. Mr. Lindahl commented that the auto market is choosing areas of visibility and access and that gradually moving away from auto uses on Mainstreet would probably be a 20-30 year change over. There was Council discussion about the vision for Mainstreet, protecting residential areas and making the right decision for the community. Ms. Elverum discussed the differences between businesses in the downtown core and the west end. The west end could be more neighborhood serving retail. Mayor Cummings commented that the goal is not to force out auto related uses or force them to spend a lot of money to comply with the amended ordinance. The west end of Mainstreet is not going to be like the core downtown and the need is to balance uses. There was Council discussion about open garage doors and that any new business could have an impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Lindahl could update the Council with an inventory of business garage doors that face residential neighborhoods. Mayor Cummings discussed the concern about enforcement of the current ordinance. Council Member Halverson asked about auto uses in east Hopkins along Excelsior Boulevard. Mr. Lindahl commented that the existing businesses are in the B-4 district and are non-conforming. Council commented that it could be beneficial for Mainstreet businesses to know that the east end businesses are still in existence. Mr. Lindahl and Ms. Elverum discussed the next steps including feedback from City Council and the stakeholders. Council would like to thoroughly review the ordinance but not drag out the timeframe. Staff will update the Council at the August Work Session. Pawn America Discussion Ms. Elverum updated the Council on the Pawn America relocation. The SWLRT Project Office is tasked with relocating Pawn America through the Relocation Act. Pawn America has not found a Hopkins site that fits in the current ordinance. There was discussion about the separation standard of the property owned by Taco Bell. Mr. Lindahl commented that the separation standard is 200 feet from residential. The Taco Bell site would be buffered by undevelopable land and could be a potential site. Mr. Lindahl commented that the building design could protect the neighborhood. There was discussion about the increase in the tax base, variance for the site and the public perception of pawn businesses. Administration City Manager Mornson gave the following updates: • Blake Road neighborhood meeting on Wednesday • Hopkins Academy recognition • City Council agenda items in May include updates from TwinWest, Three Rivers Park District and Jan Callison • Parking ramp update City Council • Discussion of Hopkins Academy. • Council Member Kuznia commented that interviews of Cold Storage site potential developers would be on May 9. • Discussion of Royal Comedy theatre licensing concerns. • Council Member Gadd discussed the Blake Road Subcommittee meeting and public engagement. • Council Member Campbell complimented Public Works on the good job of snow removal. Discussion of a sidewalk along Washington Ave N and north of Supervalu that had not been plowed yet. • Mayor Cummings discussed recent and upcoming meetings. • Mayor Cummings commented that Hopkins is featured in the Hennepin History magazine. • Discussion of the Park Board and Planning & Zoning Commission applications and appointment process 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 8:57 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: 1(-4 C' L����,�� { �J !.� L Molly C/immings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk