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01-02-2019 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 2, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:02 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, Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Attorney Anderson, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Lindahl, Public Works Director Stadler and Community Development Coordinator Youngquist. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia. Motion to Adopt Agenda. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the December 18, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the December 18, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 3. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2019 4. Authorize Out-of-State Travel 5. Designation of Official Newspaper 6. Ratify Checks Issued in December 2018 7. Designation of Official Depositories for 2019 8. Authorize the Prepayment and Redemption of the City's Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING V.1. Public Hearing for the Purposes of Accepting Input on the 2019-2023 Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan as It Relates to the Funding of Capital Improvements to City Hall Finance Director Bishop discussed the purpose of the Public Hearing. Mr. Bishop explained that Ehlers, Inc. recommendation is to issue the general obligation capital improvement plan bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 000 to finance various capital improvements to the City Hall. Mr. Bishop explained that the date on the HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 2, 2019 resolution for the issuance of the bonds has been changed from January 18th to February 1St. Mayor Cummings questioned how a reserve referendum works and Franchise Fee funding for the project. Finance Director explained the reverse referendum process and discussed the projects costs, funding and 15-year bond. Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:11 pm. No residents came forward to address the Council. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke. Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Gadd commented that the process is the most efficient way to fund the project with the least amount of impact to the tax payers. Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-002 Adopting a Capital Improvement Plan and Providing Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of Bonds Thereunder. City Attorney Anderson advised the Council to amend the resolution with date changes. Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson. Motion to Amend Resolution 2019-002 Adopting a Capital Improvement Plan and Providing Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of Bonds Thereunder with the date changes per the City Attorney recommendation. Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VITA. Conditional Use Permit for Jacob's Trading, LLC (Dock 1 Bargains) located at 8098 Excelsior Boulevard (PID 19-117-21-14-0006) City Planner Lindahl discussed the staff report regarding the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Jacob's Trading. Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the business, location and zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the CUP. Mr. Lindahl discussed the CUP standards and explained that the business began operations without a CUP. Staff contacted the property owner and violations have been corrected. Mr. Lindahl explained that staff is recommending approval of the CUP subject to conditions. Council Member Hunke questioned the exterior lighting and signage HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 2, 2019 issues. Mr. Lindahl commented that the property owner was responsive and the issues have been corrected. Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2018-005, approving a conditional use permit for Jacob's Trading, LLC (Dock 1 Bargains) to operate a subordinate retail use in an Industrial zoning district at 8098 Excelsior Boulevard (PID 19-117-21-14-0006), subject to conditions. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried VI1.2. Engelbret Minimum Lot Size Variance for PID 20-117-21-33-0016 City Planner Lindahl discussed the request for a minimum lot size variance at 137 Maple Hill Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request and recommends approval. Mr. Lindahl discussed the proposed lot size and explained that the proposal puts the lot at 105 square feet smaller than the zoning district's median size. Mr. Lindahl reviewed the variance criteria and commented that staff recommends approval of the variance. Mayor Cummings asked about neighborhood feedback. Mr. Lindahl commented that staff received four general comments from neighbors and one not in support of the variance. Council Member Halverson asked about moving the garage before the lots are split. Mr. Lindahl commented that staff would discuss the timing with the applicant and that the applicant would need a plan for garage placement that meets city standards. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke. Motion to Adopt 2019-004, approving a minimum lot size variance from David and Karen Engelbret for the property located at 137 Maple Hill Road (PID 20- 117-21-33-0016) Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried ANNOUNCEMENTS • City Hall services available at the Fire Station starting Wednesday, January 2, 2019 until the City Hall remodel is complete. • Taste of Hopkins and State of the City Event at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet: Thursday, January 31, 2019 starting at 5:00 p.m. • Free Christmas tree pick up is the week of January 7. Trees should be placed on the boulevard and all lights and decorations removed. ADJOURNMENT HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 2, 2019 There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Halverson, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:28 p.m. OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: ity �-- 3 Molly Oummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk