01-21-2014 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 21, 2014 in the Council
Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Cummings,
Gadd, Halverson and Youakim. Also, present were staff n�embers Beekman, Elverum, Genellie,
Luedke, Mornson, Stadler and City Attorney .Ieremy Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. REPORT
Update on Initiatives and Crime Statistics
Hennepin County Attoriley Mike F'reeman presented an overview of crime statistics, prosecution of
crimes, types of cri�ne, crime prevention programs and i�pcoming lcgislatioil. Overall the crime rate is
down in Hopkins. Mr. Frceman thanked the Hopkins Police Departmei�t and the communiiy for
working together to help keep crime down.
Mayor Maxwell thanked the Hennepin County Attorney for supporting the Hopkins community.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Minutes of the January 7, 2014 Council Meeting
2. Approve Minutes of the January 7, 2014 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Approve Minutes of the January 14, 2014 Worlc Scssion
4. Approve Resolution 2014-003, in Support of Minnesota Department of Cmployment and
Economic Development (DEED) ��unding Application for Oxford Green; (CR 2014-009)
5. Approve a Temporary 3.2 Beer License for Club43 Volleyball/43 Hoops SNOWBALL L-;vent;
(CR 2014-008)
A representative of 43 Hoops gave an overview of the outdoor Volleyball Tournament fundraising
event on February 22, 2014 at I3urnes Park. The event is a fundraiser lor the scholarship Iiind and to
raise awareness of the club. "I'he community can watch the event for tiee and the sale of 3.2 beer will
be in a designated lenced area. "1 he Council wished them a successiul event and thanked 43 Hoops
for their support oPthe �-Iopkins coinmunity.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim secondcd a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cun7mings, aye; Council
Member Gadd, aye; Council Meinber Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
N. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve an On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Pie Wild Inc., DBA as PizzaRev
located at 525 Blake Road, Suite 110 for the License Term through June 30, 2014; (CR 2014-004)
Ms. Luedke gave an overview of the liquor license application for Pie Wild Inc. doing business as
PizzaRev for an on-sale wine and 3.2% inalt liquor license including the sale of strong beer. "I�he
Hopkins Police Department has completed the background investigation and has (owld no reason to
deny the license. Mr. Alan Majerko, tlle Director of Business & Marketing for Buf�falo Wild Wings,
Inc. the parent company for Pie Wild lnc. came forward and addressed the Council and gave an
overview of the restaurant, type of food, hours of opei�ation with a plauned opening this spring.
PizzaRev restaurants are ctirrcntly located in the state of California and this would be the first
location in Minnesota. Staff will inform PizzaRev of upcoming Police Departinent compliance
seminars.
Council welcomed the restaurant to Hopkins.
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Council Membei• Cummings moved and Council Member Youakim seeonded a motion to approve an
On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor, including sale of strong beer, license tor Pie Wild, Inc. dba as
PizzaIZev located at 525 I31ake Road, Suite ll 0 for thc license term through June 30, 20 ] 4. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Menlber Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The nlotion can•ied
unanimously.
2. Approve the Preliminary Landscaping Design for the Buffer Areas along Shady Oak Road;
(CR 2014-007)
Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the landscape design for the areas along Shady Oak Road to bufi�er
the residential neighborhoods. Mr. Stadler gave an explanation of types of plantings, screen fence and
improvements to area. The desi�n is a preliminary plan and will be complcted under a separate
contract for the plantings with final design work to be done this spring. Stal�f� took into account
feedback from residents regarding the screening of traffic and will investigate ii� it is reasonablc and
feasible to plant larger trees and phasing of the project. Staff will also investigate additional plantings
along backyai•ds of property owners and residential sidc of screen fence.
There was Council discussion regarding storm water issues, l�eight of the slope, depth and types of
the plantings. Mr. Stadler stated that the storm water issues have been addressed with inlets and
grading and will continue to be monitored, ihe height of the slope is approximately 8 feet and that
most of the plantings are coniferous with a few deciduous to break up the look.
Mr. Jaek Stech, 226 West Park Road, came forward and addressed Council regarding a concern about
how many years before the trees will mature to screen traffic and noise and the types of plantings in
the buffer area.
Mr. Stadler commented that a highly qualified landscaper designed the plans but staff will continue to
investigate possible changes that will beneiit the neighboi-hoods �nd make Shady Oak Road a�reat
gateway into Hopkins.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to approve thc
preliminary Landscaping Design for the buffer areas along Shady Oak Road. 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. Appt-ove Service Agreement with Qolten & Menk, Inc. for Design and C'onstruction Services for
Mainstreet Improvements; (CR 2014-005)
Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the Mainstreet improvemcnt project that includes roadway,
crosswalks, streetscape, traffic signal & lighting, storm water and water main design as well as
electrical upgrades for future events. The project will be a comprehensive improvement to the
downtown of the city. Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the project costs, Federal �id requiremcnts
and Federal IIighway Safety Improvement grant. "l�he plan calls for public ineetings and working with
downtown business owners.
Mr. Stadler gave an overview of Bolten & Menk, who would be the Iirm contracted for the
improveinent project design ai�d construction inanageinent.
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There was Council discussion regarding the Federal. State & Municipal Aid used for the pro,ject and
the importance of electrical upgrades aild investigating changing to I,I?D lighting.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Mcmber Youakim seconded a motion to approve
the Approve the selection of Bolten & Menk, Inc. for design and construction services for Mainstreet
improvement project and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services agreeinent
in the amount of $509,589,000. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Meinber Cuminings, aye;
Council Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye;
Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve Service Agreement with �3olten & Menk on the Preliminary Design of 8`�' Ave SoLith and
Downtown Plaza Area; (CR 2014-006)
Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the gr�, Ave South improvements and SWLR"l� Downtown Ylaza area.
The preliniinary design report will include proposed improvements including streetscape, Litility
work, storm water management, pedestrian improvemcnts, incorporating art, traffic analysis, funding
and maint�nance. The i•eport will include input fi-om public engagement meetings. Mr. Stadler
presented an overview ot�the project scope, design phase, and timetable.
There was Council discussion regardin� Bolten & Menk working with SW Project oPiice i-egarding
the LRT plaza area. Mr. Stadler com�nented that Bolten & Menk realizes that they need to work with
the SW Project office in order to incorporate the city"s vision for the plaza area. The timcframe of the
project is scheduled to begin in March with completioil in September which includes public meetings
and open houses.
Council Meinber Gadd moved and Council Meinbcr Halverson seconded a motion to approve tlle
selection of Bolten & Menk, Inc. for preliminary dcsign of 8`�' Ave South improvements and thc
SWLRT Downtown Station plaza area and authorize the City Manager to execute the professioilal
services agreeinent in the ainoLult of $140,728,00. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Cuininings, aye; Council Membcr Gadd, aye; Council Member I�Ialverson, aye; Council
Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, ayc. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Approve Cost Yarticipation Agreement Between City oi� Ilopkins and IIennepin County ior thc
Blake Road Corridor Study; (CR 2014-010)
Mr. Stadler addressed Council regarding the Blake Road corridor area study. The study will
investigate future land uses, pedestrian, bike and traffic needs. The prclinlinary design will identify
steps needed for completion of the project and potential funding sources. Mr. Stadler gave an
overview of area plan, costs, project partners and the City of Hopkins contribution. "I'hc agreement
has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Mr. Steiner advised Council regarding the contract termination date.
There was Council discussion regarding the cost participation agreeinent, coinmitment of project
partners, timeframe, LRT station location, which company will be conducting the study and tl�at
Blake corridor work needs to be done regardless oC LRT. Mr. Stadler stated that the study will take
approxiinately 18 months and tllat WS�3 will conduct the study and that WSF3 has been involved with
the LRT project and has doile work ior IIcnnepin County.
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Council Member Gadd moved and Council Membci• Cummings seconded a motion to move that
Colu�cil authorize the Mayor• and City Manager sign Henncpin County Cost Yarticipation Agreement,
Contract #A132404. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council
Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halversou, aye, Council Member Youakin�, ave: Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motioii carried unanimously.
V.ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Next Couucil meeting will be Monday, February 3, 2014 due to the Precinct Caucuscs on
February 4th.
• Mayor Maxwell invited all residents to attend the Taste of� the City and State of� the City event
on Wednesday, February 5`�'. Taste of Hopkins will be from 5-6 p.m. followed by the State of
the City from 6-7 p.m.
• Home Remodeling Fair at Lisenhower Cotnmunity Center, Sunday, I�ebruary 23 liom 10:30
a.m.-3:>0 p.m.
IV. ADJOURNMEN"1'
There being no further business, Council Metnber Youakim moved and Council Member f-Ialverson
seconded a motion to adjourn the meetin�. "l,he meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectf�ully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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L'ugei e J. axwell, Mayor
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