11-03-2008A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on November 3, 2008, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Brausen, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum,
Anderson, Bradford and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATION
Intercongregation Communities Association
Cathy Maes thanked the Mayor and Council for its support of ICA. She reviewed the
services that ICA offers. ICA serves seven communities, 62% of its clients come from
Hopkins. 500 families received food in October.
Ms. Maes said that ICA is looking for a drop off center in Hopkins.
IV. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Zoning and Planning Commission
Kathy Newcomb reported on the October 28 meeting. Tara Beard gave an update on the
Blake Road Corridor Small Area Plan. The Commission also approved the Site Plan Review
and the Preliminary/Final Plat for Excelsior Crossings.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of October 21, 2008 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of October 21, 2008 Work Session following the City Council Meeting
3. Minutes of October 28, 2008 Work Session Meeting
4. Approve Hop-A-Ride Ticket Price Increase (CR2008-101)
5. Approve Temporary Liquor License for Augustana Chapel View (2008-104)
6. Authorize Renewal of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Policy
(CR2008-105)
7. Ratify Checks Issued in October 2008 (Memo)
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Mayor Maxwell asked Nancy Anderson to explain the increase in the cost of the Hop-A-
Ride tickets. Ms. Anderson explained that the Met Council, which supplies the bulk of the
funding for Hop-A-Ride, is requiring that the minimum price for a ride be $2.25.
Council Member Brausen 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.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1 . Adopt Resolution 2008-060 Approving a Site Plan Review- Excelsior Crossings
Childcare Facility (CR2008 098)
Nancy Anderson explained the background of this item. As part of the Excelsior Crossings
development, a small development pad was platted for a future use. Now as the
construction is continuing; Opus is proposing to construct a 14,300 square feet childcare
facility for Cargill employees. The facility will be able to accommodate 144 pre-school
children. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval.
David Bangasser, Opus, presented renderings of the day care facility. In response to a
question from Mayor Maxwell regarding traffic, John Bradford said that the alley north of
the site will be made one way.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2008-060, approving a site plan to construct a day care at the Excelsior
Crossings development. 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. Approve Amended PUD Agreement -Excelsior Crossing (CR2008-100)
Opus Northwest, L.L.C., is in the process on constructing three office buildings on the
former SUPERVALU North Annex site. The site was rezoned with an overlay zoning of
Planned Unit Development (PUD) with the approval of a master plan. The PUD agreement
establishes the specific parameters on how the site will be developed. This agreement
needs to be amended because the childcare facility will have the parking 10 feet into the
parking setback.
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Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
approve an amended Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement with Opus Northwest,
L.L.C., to construct a childcare facility at the Excelsior Crossings development. 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.
3. Adopt Resolution 2008 - 061, Approving Preliminary Plat/Final Plat -Excelsior
Crossings (CR2008-099)
The applicant, Opus Northwest LLC, is proposing to replat the Excelsior Crossing site.
This replat is necessary to accommodate the daycare and a small corner of the building in
Lot 1 . The replat will add a small portion of Outlot A to Lot 1 . The replat will also
reconfigure what was Lot 4 into Lot 3 for the childcare facility. The Zoning and Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Opus Northwest is also proposing to vacate a small portion of First Street North. The
public hearing for this vacation will take place at the November meeting. Any approval of
the plat will be contingent on approval of this vacation.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2008-061, approving preliminary/final plat for Excelsior Crossings. 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.
4. Adopt Resolution 2008-063 Ordering Feasibility Report for the Jackson Ave North
Signals, City Project 08-12 (CR2008-103)
The PUD Agreement for Excelsior Crossings identified traffic signal improvements at this
intersection when the third office building was completed. Completion of this building is
now expected in the fall of 2009.
This action is the first step in the process of improving the Jackson Avenue N and St.
Louis Street intersection with traffic signals and assessing the Excelsior Crossings
properties per the development agreement. In the PUD Agreement, the developer has
agreed to an assessment of 100% of the cost of this improvement as well as having
waived their right to object to the assessment.
Staff has selected a qualified consultant to undertake the preliminary engineering report,
final design and construction services. The cost of these services is $29,400.
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Council Member Brausen asked about the schedule and cost. John Bradford said that they
would try to move the project along as quickly as possible. He said the cost for installing
signals would be between $150,000 and $200,000.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2008-063, Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for
the Jackson Avenue N Traffic Signals and authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into
an agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the report. 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.
5. Adopt Resolution 2008-062, Ordering Feasibility Report for the 5th St S
Reconstruction, City Project 08-1 1 (CR2008-102)
The 2009 - 2013 CIP identified street and utility improvements of 5th St S for the year
2009. The street involved in this project is 5t" St S from 1 1 t" Ave S to the western
corporate limit.
The first step in proceeding with this project is ordering a feasibility report. Staff has
selected a qualified consultant to undertake topographic survey work, geotechnical
evaluation and the preliminary engineering report. The cost of these services is $16,174.
Final design and construction observation services will be negotiated separately after the
feasibility report phase and the Council's ordering of the improvement project.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2008-062, Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for an
agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to prepare the report. 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. 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 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Genellie, Assistant City Manager
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