05-16-06A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on May 16, 2006, in
_ the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Thompson,
Rowan, and Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow,
Genellie, Stadler, Kerrigan, Anderson, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
il. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
III. OATH OF OFFICE
1. Police Reserve Officers
Chief Reid introduced Reserve Officers Kevin McCaskey, Kyle Frisk, and
Kristin Jarnes and explained the importance of having an active reserve. Jim
Genellie administered the oath of office to Officers McCaskey, Frisk and
Jarnes.
2. Zoning and Planning Commission, Linda Flynn
Jim Genellie administered the oath of office to Linda Flynn. Ms. Flynn was
appointed to the Zoning and Planning Commission on May 2, 2006.
IV. PROCLAMATION
1. Arbor Day
Mayor Maxwell proclaimed May 19, 2006 as Arbor Day in Hopkins.
V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
There were none.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of May 2, 2006 City Council Meeting
2. Approve Appointments to Human Rights Commission Dima Ershaid,
Erin Landy, Alec M. Hehrman, Joan Stately, and Lori Oestreich
(Memo
3. Approve License Renewals for Liquor Establishments (CR2006-056)
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4. 10t" Ave S Parking Change (CR2006-058)
5. Approve Supplemental Agreement for Hopkins
Crossroads/Minnetonka Blvd Intersection Improvements (CR2006-
057)
6. Second Reading, Ordinance 2006-964, Rezoning NW Corner of
Blake and Excelsior Blvd (Memo)
Council Member Youakim thanked Judy Reinehr for her work in recruiting new
members for the Human Rights Commission.
In answer to Mayor Maxwell's question, staff answered that all the effected
property owners had been notified of the parking changes on 10t" Ave S.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review and Approve AUAR, Opus (CR2006-055)
Nancy Anderson gave a brief overview of the AUAR. John Dietrich, RLK,
explained the background of the AUAR. The original AUAR was done in 2001
for the Medica Project. An updated AUAR was necessary to address any
changes due to the Opus Project. Two major issues show improvement over
2001, less traffic and better storm water retention.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a
motion to approve Resolution 2006-036, adopting the Updated Alternative
Area Wide Urban Review and Updated Mitigation Plan for the Excelsior
Crossing office development as the revised Environmental Analysis Document
and Plan for Mitigation for the Excelsior Crossings Area. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson,
aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council
Member Rowan seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:50 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
James A. Genellie, Assistant City Manager
ATTEST:
Eugene . M well, Mayor
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