11-05-2018 Work Session After City Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 5, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:22 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
and Gadd attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Director of Planning
and Development Elverum and Assistant City Manager Lenz.
Community Development
Director of Planning and Development Elverum gave an update on a potential
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and rezoning for LTD Brewing to move into the old
Firestone building. Ms. Elverum discussed the B-2 zoning district and explained that the
Firestone building is one block off of the B-2 zoning district. Ms. Elverum commented
that conditions of the CUP would be parking and noise considerations for adjacent
residential. The building would offer LTD Brewing larger square footage, 2nd floor office
space, basement storage and more visibility. Staff commented that LTD is committed to
Hopkins and has become established in the community. There was Council discussion
regarding parking, renovation timetable and the sidewalk cafe ordinance. Ms. Elverum
commented that LTD was exploring parking options and that there would be a lot of
work to do on the building and possible environmental issues to address. Ms. Lenz
discussed the limitations as defined by the sidewalk cafe ordinance. There was
discussion about the plan fitting into the City's Comprehensive Plan. Council can
forward any concerns or questions to Ms. Elverum.
Ms. Elverum commented that a Lot Variance application in the Interlachen
neighborhood would be on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda.
Ms. Elverum commented that the Dock 1 Bargains retail business would need to go
through the CUP process.
Amber and Cream has an anticipated opening in December. Staff has not had a recent
update.
Administration
Assistant City Manager Lenz discussed the City Council vacancy applications and
interview process. A public notice of the interview proceedings would be issued. There
was Council discussion about the interview and selection process.
City Council
• Council Member Halverson commented that the Odd Fellows organization is
tentatively scheduled to make a presentation at the December 4 City Council
meeting.
• Council Member Halverson and Gadd commented that the Beacon organization
would like to be on a future Work Session agenda.
• Council Member Kuznia was contacted by a citizen regarding a city code question.
Council Member Kuznia referred them to city staff to work through process.
• Discussion of a neighborhood run and ResourceWest fundraising event.
• Mayor Cummings and the Council discussed elected official attending the
Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) meetings.
• Mayor Cummings discussed SWLRT corridor public art, funding challenges and
issues yet to be resolved.
• Mayor Cummings commented that she would like to continue the discussion of
diversity on commissions and boards and that the new City Council member should
be included in the discussion. Mayor Cummings would like to see a boards and
commissions tri-fold brochure that is available to the public. There was discussion
about the overall plan, goals and process to increase participation of Hopkins'
diverse community and that further Council discussion is needed including getting
input from the new City Council member. There was discussion to investigate what
other cities of similar size do regarding offering of a stipend. Council discussed
strategies to gather input, define diversity and connect with the rental population.
Ms. Lenz commented that city staff would create a brochure and bring it to the
Council for review. Council consensus was to continue the discussion.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson gave the following updates:
• A new police officer has been offered a position.
• Southwest Metro Drug Task Force has been suspended.
• Discussion of expense reimbursement.
• The Artery Project is a recipient of the 2018 Minnesota Chapter APWA Project of the
Year Award. Staff would be attending the awards ceremony.
• Discussion of Knollwood neighborhood concerns.
• Goal setting meeting tentative agenda
• City Attorney Riggs would be briefing the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
• Discussion regarding SWLRT.
• Overview of the Work Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, seconded by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
Molly C mmings, Maybr Amy Domeier, City Clerk