11-01-2011A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on November 1, 2011, in the
Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Brausen, Halverson, Rowan and
Youakim. Also, present were staff members Anderson, Elverum, Genellie, Luedke,
Mornson, Stadler and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were no comments.
III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Sassy Pantz
Ms. Heather Rachel introduced herself and her business, Sassy Pantz, Hopkins newest
retail store at 810 Mainstreet. Council welcomed Ms. Rachel to the City of Hopkins.
2. Hennepin County Update
Commissioner Jan Callison addressed the Council providing facts about Hennepin
County, government structure, population & income statistics for the City of Hopkins,
County budget levy, property taxes, changes in state revenues, market value credit
program, labor negotiations status, county services, budget reduction proposals and
budget timelines. Commissioner Callison looks forward to working with the Hopkins
Council and staff on the Light Rail and Shady Oak Road projects.
Mayor Maxwell thanked Commissioner Callison for her support and involvement in the
Hopkins community.
IV. REPORT
Planning and Zoning
Ms. Molly Cummings of the Zoning and Planning Commission reported on the following
items:
• The rezoning discussion of 325 Blake Rd has been tabled.
• The Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary/final plat
for 208 -14th Ave North. Ms. Cummings explained that the driveway access to 14th
Avenue was removed by choice of the homeowner.
• The Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary/final plat
for the vacant lots between 349 and 337-21 St Ave North.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the October 18, 2011 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the October 18, 2011 Work Session following the Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the Work Session on October 18, 2011
4. Ratify Checks for the Month of October
5. Approve Ordinance 2011-1038 for Second Reading, and Order the Summary
Published and Posted at the Hopkins Library
6. Approve a Tobacco License for Y and L Dollars DBA - "T Dollars'' at 613 Shady
Oak Road
7. First Reading to Approve Ordinance 2011-1039, Sections 701.09, 702.09 and
702.11 of the Hopkins City Code to Correct Date References for the Effective
Date of the Fees
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approve Renewal of Currency Exchange License for Pawn America
Ms. Luedke addressed the Council explaining that Pawn America has applied to the
Department of Commerce for a renewal of their Currency Exchange License. This
License will allow them to continue to operate their "check cashing" service. Staff is
recommending approval of the license. Mr. Steiner explained the legalities and
specific findings needed to deny a license.
There were no public comments.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to close the Public Hearing. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion
to Approve Renewal of Currency Exchange License for Pawn America. A poll of the
vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye;
Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve the preliminary/Final Plat for 208 - 14th Ave North (CR 2011-099)
Ms. Anderson addressed the Council regarding the plat for 208 -14th Ave North. The
applicant's property consists of parts of two lots. The new garage will straddle the lot
line; therefore the lots need to be combined. The new access to the garage will be
from the alley. The Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously approved the plat and
staff is recommending approval by Council.
Richard Stein, homeowner at 208 -14th Ave North, addressed the Council stating he will
be happy with the alley access to the new garage.
Council Member Brausen moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve the preliminary/Final Plat for 208 - 14th Ave North. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve the Preliminary/Final Plat for the Vacant Lots Between 349 and 337 -
21 st Ave North; Anderson
Ms. Anderson addressed Council regarding the preliminary plat for the vacant lots
between 349 & 337-21 St Ave North. The proposal is to combine the two lots to build one
single family home. The Zoning & Planning Commission unanimously approved the plat
and staff is recommending approval by Council.
Mr. Eldrich, applicant, addressed the Council explaining the home design plan.
Council expressed the importance that the home design is accommodating to the
neighborhood and would like the developer to share the design plans with the
neighborhood and share addresses of completed home construction projects to
Council members.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion
to approve the Preliminary/Final Plat for the Vacant Lots Between 349 and 337 - 21 St
Ave North. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim,
aye, Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Resolution 2011 - 041, Supporting the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD) to Manage the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Across the Region
Mr. Mornson addressed the Council giving an overview of the resolution.
Mr. Eric Evanson, Administrator of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD),
addressed the Council explaining the Minnehaha Creek Restoration Project. Mr.
Evanson discussed the long-term vision for water management of Minnehaha Creek,
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importance of working in partnership with local governments, storm water
management, creek bank stabilization and the importance of protecting our natural
resources and enhancing recreational opportunities.
Mr. Evanson updated the Council on the Cold Water Storage Building, development
of a management plan and maintaining it as a business until the property can be
redeveloped.
There was much discussion by Council regarding the creek project, planning stages to
complete the Blake corridor area and possible future land conservation acquisitions.
Mr. Evanson addressed the Council regarding concerns of the MCWD regarding
Aquatic Invasive Species; how ecosystems of waters are affected and the economic
and recreational impacts. Mr. Evanson asked Council for their support in developing a
region -wide plan to protect the waterways from aquatic invasive species.
Council thanked the MCWD for their time, efforts and hard work on the Cottageville
Park and Cold Storage redevelopment projects. Council suggests that the MCWD
continue to educate Hopkins residents & highlight the long-term vision for the
Minnehaha Creek.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion
to approve the Resolution 2011 - 041, Supporting the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD) to Manage the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Across the Region. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member
Halverson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye, Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
• Boy Scout troop #290 attended the City Council meeting working on their Citizenship
Badge.
• Girls on the Town event in Hopkins on Saturday, November 5, 10 am - 3 pm.
• Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. There is no City Council meeting that day.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Brausen moved and Council
Member Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Eugene . M xwell, Mayor