12-03-2013 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 3, 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 Anderson, Bradford, Elverum,
Genellie, Luedke, Mornson and City Attorney Jeremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the November 19, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the November 19, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Ratify Checks Issued in the Month of November 2013; (Memo)
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson 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.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Assessment Hearing for the Sanitary Sewer Service Replacements, 2013 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project No. 20-12; (CR 2013-128)
Mr. Bradford addressed the Council regarding the sanitary sewer service replacements and the 2013
street and utility improvement project. Mr. Bradford explained the assessment option offered
homeowners for the service replacement cost and the waiver of appeal. Mr. Bradford discussed with
Council the number of homeowners who took advantage of the assessment program, homeowners
who paid the contractor directly for service replacement and that the assessments need to be paid off
in the event of a home sale.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 7:07 pm. No residents came forward to address the
Council.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to close the Public
Hearing. 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
public hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-079, Adopting Assessment Roll, Sanitary Sewer Services, 2013 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 2012-10. 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. Approve Liquor and Tobacco License for Nina Corporation dba Mac's Liquor Located at 8550
Excelsior Blvd; (CR 2013-126)
Ms. Luedke addressed the Council regarding the liquor and tobacco license for Mac's Liquor applied
for by Nina Corporation. The Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the applications and has
found no reason to deny the license. The applicant, Mr. Jasthi, came forward to address the Council.
Mr. Jasthi also owns U.S. Liquor & Wine located in Minnetonka and plans to complete the purchase
of Mac's Liquor by January 1, 2014. Council welcomed Mr. Jasthi to the City of Hopkins and
recommended that Mr. Jasthi take part in the Hopkins Police Department's Compliance Check
Education program. Staff will notify Mr. Jasthi regarding the date of the class.
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Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to approve
the Off -Sale Liquor and Tobacco Sales License Applications for Nina Corporation dba Mac's Liquor
located at 8550 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins. 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. Conditional Use Permit for Brew Pub at 715 Mainstreet; (CR2013-127)
Ms. Anderson addressed the Council regarding the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that Live the
Dream Brewing (LTD) has applied to operate a brew- pub at 715 Mainstreet. Ms. Anderson gave an
overview of location and zoning. The Zoning and Planning Commission unanimously approved the
CUP. There was Council discussion regarding parking spaces, patio area, building & patio layout and
seating capacity.
Jeremy Hill and Blake Verdon, the applicants, came forward and addressed the Council regarding the
details of the proposed brewpub including their concept, building & patio layout, timetable, licensing
process, production process, equipment, product, community involvement and hours of operation.
The applicants will be implementing the Zoning & Planning Commission's suggestion regarding the
patio area enclosure. There was discussion regarding feedback from the community and area
restaurants, which was mostly positive.
The Council welcomed the business to Hopkins.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Youakim seconded a motion to adopt Resolution
13-78, approving a conditional use permit to operate a brewpub at 715 Mainstreet, Suite Five. 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.
3. Adopt Resolution 2013-076, Approving the 2014 Tax Levy and Adopting the 2014 General and
Special and Revenue Fund Budgets; (CR 2013-124)
Ms. Harkess addressed the council regarding the 2014 Levy and Budget. Ms. Harkess reviewed the
purpose of the budget hearing and how it impacts the City of Hopkins taxes. Ms. Harkess explained
the taxation process, proposed tax levy & general fund budget, breakdown of the expenditure budget
and significant changes, three year comparison of the General Fund budgets, breakdown of taxes,
factors impacting the 2014 budget, sales tax exemption savings, fiscal disparities, gave an overview
of what the levy impact would be on a Hopkins residential home and the value that Hopkins residents
receive for their taxes. The 2014 proposed levy is a 1.12% increase over 2013.
There was Council discussion regarding the complexity of the fiscal disparity program.
Council thanked the staff for their time and effort putting the 2014 budget together.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2013-076 approving the 2014 tax levy and adopting the 2014 General and Special
Revenue Fund budgets. 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.
4. Adopt Resolution 2013-077, Increasing Water/Sewer and Refuse Rates; (CR 2013-125)
Ms. Harkess addressed the Council regarding the rate increase for the water/sewer and refuse funds.
Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the recommended rate increases which would be effective January
1, 2014.
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The rate increases will allow the city to meet the needs of the utility system while maintaining the
utility infrastructure. Mr. Bradford addressed the Council regarding the utility master plan and that
the increases will allow the city to make progress towards its goals.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2013-077 increasing water, sanitary sewer and recycling rates effective January 1,
2014. 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.
5. Approve Renewal of General Liability & Property Insurance with LMCIT and Not to Waive the
Statutory Tort Liability Limits to the Extent of the Coverage Purchased; (CR 2013-123)
Ms. Harkess addressed the Council regarding the renewal of the property and liability insurance and
gave an overview of the rates, reason not to waive the statutory tort liability and the dividend funds.
Ms. Harkess explained that the dividend funds are set aside in case of legal expenses.
Mr. Steiner advised Council on the motion not to waive the statutory tort liability limits and the
motion reflects the waiver form.
Staff will advise Council on the insurance dividend amount when it is known.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion approve
renewal of the LMCIT Insurance Policy and to not waive the statutory tort liability limits to the
extent of the coverage purchased. 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.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Next meeting is the Work Session on December 10th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
• The final Council meeting of the year is December 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm
VI. 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 at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
Eugene J. well, Mayor
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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