03-05-2013 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on March 5, 2013, in the Council
Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members
Cummings, Gadd, Halverson and Youakim. Also, present were staff members Elverum,
Genellie, Harkess, Luedke, Mornson, Stadler and City Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION
1. American Legion Update
Laura Smith, Hopkins American Legion Auxiliary President, updated the Council regarding the
10th District Convention being held at the Hopkins American Legion on May 31, June 1 and 2,
2013. Ms. Smith gave an overview of the events that will be attracting legion members from
many communities to the city of Hopkins. Mayor Maxwell thanked the American Legion for
their contributions to the Hopkins community.
2. Airport Commission Update
Mr. Rick King, MAC Commissioner, District B and Mr. Chad Leque, Director of Environment,
gave an overview of the proposed implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) at
Minneapolis -St. Paul Airport and the impacts to the city of Hopkins. Mr. Leque gave an
overview of the newest technology and precise navigation for aircraft known as Performance
Based Navigation (PBN). Mr. Leque reviewed current and proposed flight tracks, the benefits of
PBN which include increased safety as well as fuel savings and noise reduction, overview of the
timeline of events leading to PBN, the public information efforts and the partial PBN
implementation program. Mr. Leque reviewed the average daily flights over Hopkins, which is
comparatively low, and due to the distance from airport and higher elevation of the planes,
Hopkins experiences less noise impact. Mr. Leque reviewed the next steps for PBN
implementation, public information resources and website (www.macnoise.com).
There was much Council discussion regarding the final implementation timeframe, direction of
airplane departures to reduce noise impact, partial implementation plan is compatible with land
use, challenges to communities around the airport, aircraft altitude over Hopkins, size of aircraft
in relation to noise, newer technology engines are quieter, procedures to reduce noise impacts at
all airports, expansion proposals at MSP and future public meetings. Mayor Maxwell thanked the
Metropolitan Airport Commission representatives for keeping the Hopkins community updated.
3. Three Rivers Presentation
Mr. John Gunyou, Chair and Mr. Dan Freeman, Vice -Chair, of Three Rivers Park Board
representing Hopkins gave an overview of the Three Rivers park system, including park
reserves, regional parks, special recreation facilities and regional trails. Hopkins is a hub for five
heavily used regional trails. Mr. Gunyou reviewed the challenges faced by the park & trail
system and the need for innovative partnerships and sustainable financing strategies. Mr. Gunyou
and Mr. Freeman gave an overview of the upcoming initiatives including the community
outreach efforts to seniors and kids. Mr. Gunyou and Mr. Freeman provided their contact
information: jgunyou@threeriversparkdistrict.org or (763) 694-2033 and
dfreeman@threeriversparkdistrict.org or (763) 559-6776.
Mayor Maxwell thanked the Three River Park District Commissioners for their partnerships and
efforts in the Hopkins community.
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III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the February 19, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the February 19, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Ratify Checks for the Month of February 2013; (Memo)
4. Second Reading of Ordinance 2013-1060, Vacate Utility Easement; (Memo)
5. Approve Temporary On -Sale Liquor License for Hopkins Lions Club's Raspberry BeerFest;
(CR 2013-018)
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings,
aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim,
aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 2013-015, Providing for the Sale of $ 3,770,000 G. O. Improvement Bonds,
Series 2013A; (CR 2013-025)
Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the bond sale for the 2013 street and utility improvement
project. Ms. Harkess reviewed the 15 -year term of the bond, with payments to come from a tax
levy, special assessments, and the water, sewer and storm sewer utility funds. Ms. Harkess
reviewed the city's most recent AA bond rating from Standard & Poors and the request for a new
rating on the 2013 bonds.
There was Council discussion regarding the bond rating and the schedule of the bond sale.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-015 Providing for the Sale of $3,770,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series
2013A. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member
Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell,
aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Adopt Resolution 2013-013, Amending the Legislative Policy 4—A, Lawful Gambling Policy;
(CR 2013-022)
Ms. Luedke gave an overview of the amended policy to allow electronic bingo devices by
charitable organizations that conduct gambling on premises that they do not own. The
amendment to the Policy would be for electronic bingo devices only; traditional paper bingo
would still be conducted by gambling organizations on their own premise. The City Attorney has
reviewed the policy and all organizations were notified of the language changes and the city did
not receive any feedback.
There was Council discussion regarding the policy language changes and notification of
organizations effected by the policy change. Mr. Steiner advised the Council on amending the
policy and that the changes will be effective immediately.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-013 amending the Legislative Policy 4-A Lawful Gambling Policy. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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3. Adopt Resolution 2013-014, Amending Fees in Chapter 10 of the Hopkins City Code; (CR
2013-023)
Ms. Luedke gave an overview of amended fee schedule.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-014, Amending Fees in Chapter 10 of the Hopkins City Code. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member
Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried
unanimously.
• Citizens Academy begins Thursday, April 4. Openings are still available.
• Empty Bowls on Tuesday, March 12 at Hopkins Center for the Arts.
• St Patrick's Day Parade on March 17 at 2:30 pm.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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