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06-03-2008A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on June 3, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Youakim, Rowan, and Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum, Anderson, Specken, Glassberg, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS There were none. III. OATH OF OFFICE 1. Reserve Police Officers and Reserve Sergeant Sergeant Michael Glassberg introduced the four new Reserve Officers and gave a brief description of the duties of the Reserve Officers. The Offers that took the oath of office were: Keheung Anderson, Justin Royce Olund, Boua See Chang, and John Andrew Ashwood. They were pinned by family members or friends. Reserve Officer James Robert Scanlon gave the oath of office for his promotion to Sergeant. His father, Robert Scanlon, pinned his badge. 2. Susan Maki, Human Rights Commission The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Susan Maki. Ms Maki was appointed to the Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Commission Chair Judy Reinehr presented a bouquet of flowers to Ms. Maki. IV. PRESENTATION 1 . CERT Graduates Chief Dale Specken stated that the Fire Department received a grant in 2006 from Homeland Security for training residents to respond to disaster situations. The first class graduated fifteen participants. The class of 2008 graduated eleven participants. Homeland Security extended the grant through March of next year. Chief Specken said that four firefighters were involved in the training. They are Paul Odden, Erik Wold, Brennan Palmer, and Paul Burgett. Firefighters Odden and Wold were there to present the graduates and give them their certificates. Prior to the presentation, firefighter Odden explained that classes were held on Monday nights for three hours and continued for two months. The participants were trained in basic firefighting, search and rescue, medical treatment, and terrorism. V. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1 . Zoning and Planning Commission Kathy Newcomb reported that the Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed three items. The first item was an ordinance amendment to allow bed and breakfast establishments in residential and business districts. The Commission recommended approval. The second item was a preliminary plat for 302 - 16t" Ave N. The Commission recommended approval with the stipulation that the current home be removed when the new home is completed. The third item the Commission discussed was the updated AUAR for Excelsior Crossings Office Development. The Commission accepted the revised Environmental Analysis Document and Plan for mitigation for the project. 2. Park Board Doug Datta reported that the Park Board discussed the CIP and that they would like to replace play equipment in Interlachen, Cottage, Hilltop, and Valley Parks between 2009 and 2012. They would also like to include upgrades to the Shady Oak Beach dry play area in 2010. They discussed the land that was donated to the City in 2001 and determined that the name might be Steiner Nature Preserve. VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the May 20, 2008 City Council Meeting 2. Minutes of the May 20, 2008 City Council Work Session 3. Minutes of the May 27, 2008 City Council Work Session 4. Ratify Checks for the Month of May (Memo) 5. Approve Farmers Market Agreement (CR2008-052) 6. Miscellaneous Licenses for Approval (Memo) 7. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending City Code, Section 830, Parks, Recreational, and Open Spaces (CR2008-049) 8. Fire Lane Designation for Excelsior Crossing Property (CR2008-050) 9. Approve a Temporary Liquor License for the Elks Lodge, 30 - 8t" Ave S (CR2008-055) 10. Approve Re-Appointment of Commissioner Judy Reinehr to the Human Rights Commission (Memo) 1 1 . Approve of HMEA Contract (CR2008-056) Council Member Youakim stated that on page 2 of the May 27t" Work Session, she did not suggest a Health Fair, which the City already has, but suggested that the City build on such successful events. The Clerk will make the correction. Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Adopt Resolution 2008-037, Approving a Preliminary Plat/Final Plat for 302 - 16t" Ave N (CR2008-054) The applicant, Elizabeth White, is proposing to replat her property at 302 - 16`" Ave N. The property is currently platted as two lots with an east to west division line. There is no access to the back lot because 16t" Ave is not upgraded. The proposed plat would have anorth/south division line, creating access to both lots from 3rd St N. There is an existing home on the south lot. This home will be razed and the applicant is proposing to construct a new home on the east lot. The new lot line will run through the existing home, but the applicant plans to live in the home until the new home is completed. The conditions of the development agreement will require that the current home is razed within one year of the date of the plat. The proposed development is in agreement with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval. Ms. White appeared to answer questions. She plans on razing everything that is currently on the lot when the new home is completed. At this time, she does not plan on building on or selling the second lot. Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-037, approving apreliminary/final plat for 302 - 16t" Ave N. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously. 2. First Reading to Adopt Resolution 2008-036, Approving Ordinance 2008-1000, Adopting an Ordinance to Allow a Bed and Breakfast Use in the Residential and Business Districts (CR2008-053) Currently the City does not allow the Bed and Breakfast use anywhere in the City. The ordinance has been drafted to allow the use in the R-1 Residential districts and in the B-3 Business District. Council Members discussed whether or not alcohol should be allowed in residential areas and agreed that if the event was catered and the caterer holds an alcohol catering license, the caterer may serve alcohol. City Attorney Steiner said that he would make the changes to the ordinance prior to the second reading. Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-036, Approving Ordinance 2008-1000, adopting an ordinance to allow a bed and breakfast use in the residential and business district for first reading including the changes that the City Attorney was directed to make. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, 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 Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by~ unanimous consent at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Terry Obermaier, City Clerk ATTEST: Eugen .Maxwell, Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS