01-05-2010At 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2010, the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to
Eugene Maxwell, Mayor; Kristi Halverson, Council Member; and Cheryl Youakim,
Council Member.
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 5, 2010, 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,
Bradford, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
11. OPEN AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. OATH OF OFFICE
1. Molly Cummings to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Molly Cummings was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission on December
15, 2009. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Ms. Cummings
2. Jason Gadd to the Park Board
Jason Gadd was appointed to the Park Board on December 15, 2009. The City Clerk
administered the oath of office to Mr. Gadd.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
1. U. S. Representative Keith Ellison
Representative Ellison stated that he likes to visit cities in his congressional district once
a year to reaffirm the relationship between the Federal Government and local
government. The Congress has been working on Health Care, financial reform, and the
support of the armed services and veterans.
The issues of 2010 will be jobs, immigration, and "No Child Left Behind
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Representative Ellison answered questions. He stressed his support for the Southwest
Light Rail Transit. He reviewed some of the changes that would take place under the
passed credit card bill.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the December 15, 2009 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the December 15, 2009 City Council Work Session
3. Appoint Mayor Pro Tempore (CR2010 -002)
4. Designate the Official Newspaper for 2010 (CR2010 -003)
5. Adopt Resolution 2010 -002, Supporting Hennepin County Decision of
Southwest Transitway LRT Alignment 3A as the Locally Preferred Alternative
(CR2010 -006)
Council Member Rowan 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. Approve PUD Amendment, MarketPlace and Main (CR2010 -008)
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In June of 2004, the City of Hopkins rezoned the former Hopkins Honda Body Shop and
used car sales lot to a Planned Unit Development overlay zoning to facilitate the
redevelopment of the site into a mixed -use development. The PUD agreement has
been revised several times for change of ownership. In 2007, the site was sold to
Marketplace Holdings, Inc. and the agreement was amended. Two previous
amendments since Marketplace Holdings, Inc. purchased the property were executed to
extend the construction start date. This third amendment would extend the start date to
December 31, 2010. Ms. Elverum said that they are extending the time more than
usual to give additional time in the event that there are more delays on the financing.
Bill Beard came forward and explained the circumstances of the delays. Mr. Beard said
that HUD is giving a lot of support to the project. He is expecting that the financing will
be completed by the end of February to mid March.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve the Third Amendment to PUD /Development Agreement between the City of
Hopkins and Marketplace Holdings, Inc. 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.
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2. Approve Resolution 2010 -003, Adopting Feasibility Report, Order Public
Hearing, 5 St S Reconstruction Project (CR2010 -007)
The City Council ordered a feasibility study on this project in November, 2008. A public
meeting was held on February 10, 2009 with three property owners in attendance.
Concerns were expressed about layout design and cost. The Council postponed the
project due to financial constraints. A second public meeting was held on December 2,
2009 with only one property owner attending.
David Julff, SRF, reviewed the scope of the project.
The estimated cost of the project is $1,192,000. Assessments are estimated to be
$658,000. The assessment is estimated to be $173.52 per front -foot. The range for
individual properties is from $22,000 to $106,000.
Mr. Bradford reviewed the schedule for the project. Staff has contacted property
owners for input. As before, the concerns are loss of access and the assessment cost.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2010 -003, Resolution Ordering Public Improvement Hearing, 5 St S
Reconstruction, Project 08 -10. 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. First Reading, Approving Ordinance to Recommend Amending Sections 605
and 710 of the Hopkins City Code Regarding Municipal Waste Collection
(CR2010 -001
The City provides refuse service to the residents of Hopkins in single family dwellings,
duplexes, and triplexes. Each dwelling unit is required to have its own waste
receptacle. The language in the proposed ordinance clarifies the requirement.
Section 710.07, Subd. 9 refers to Outside Remotes for water meters. Since switching to
radio read, the City no longer uses outside remotes.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve Ordinance 2010 -1011 for first reading. 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.
Mayor Maxwell complemented the Public Works Department for the snow removal
efforts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. He asked the Mr. Stadler to pass on his
thanks to the Public Works employees.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Eugen J. xwell, Mayor
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There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member
Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:29 p.m.
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