2021-076 A Resolution Making a Negative Declaration of Need Regarding an Environmental Impact Statement for the 325 Blake Road Development CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-076
A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED REGARDING
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE 325 BLAKE ROAD
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) for the 325 Blake Road Development pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410; and
WHEREAS, the EAW was distributed to the agencies and public for the required 30-day
comment period beginning October 5, 2021;and
WHEREAS, the 30-day comment period ended on November 4,2021;and
WHEREAS, the preparation of the 325 Blake Road Development EAW and comments
received on the EAW have generated information adequate to determine whether the proposed
project has the potential for environmental impacts;and
WHEREAS, the EAW has identified areas where the potential for environmental effects
exist,but appropriate measures have or will be incorporated into the project plan and/or permits to
reasonably mitigate these impacts; and
WHEREAS, the development is expected to comply with all the City of Hopkins and
review agency standards; and
WHEREAS,based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules 4410.1700 and the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the project does not have the potential for significant
environmental effects;and
WHEREAS, as required by City Code Part III, Chapter 100,Article II—Environmental
Review, the Planning& Zoning Commission of the City of Hopkins reviewed all the information in
the staff memo dated November 23, 2021 and agreed with the findings detailed in the staff memo;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hopkins reviewed all the information in City
Council Report 2021-113 dated December 7, 2021 and the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation;and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Hopkins hereby makes a negative declaration of need regarding an environmental impact statement
for the 325 Blake Road Development.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 7th day of December,2021.
Kris: Halverson,Mayor Pro Tempore
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk