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HOPKINS CITYCOUNCIL AGENDA Monday, November 18,2019 7:00pm THIS AGENDA ISSUBJECT TOCHANGE UNTIL THE START OFTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Schedule WorkSessionaftercloseofregularmeeting I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ADOPT AGENDA III. PRESENTATIONS 1. 2019HopkinsCommunity ImageAwards; Elverum IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MinutesoftheNovember 4,2019CityCouncilRegularMeetingProceedings 2. MinutesoftheNovember 4,2019CityCouncilWorkSessionfollowingRegularMeetingProceedings 3. MinutesoftheNovember 12,2019CityCouncilWorkSessionProceedings 4. MinutesoftheNovember 14,2019CityCouncilSpecialMeetingProceedings 5. Resolution Designating PollingPlacesfor2020Presidential Primary, StatePrimaryandGeneralElection; Domeier 6. ApprovalofInsurance Contributions fortheSergeants UnionL.E.L.S. # 171for2020; Lenz 7. ApprovalofInsurance Contributions forthePSOsUnionL.E.L.S. # 143for2020; Lenz 8. SecondReadingofOrdinance 2019-1143approving azoningcodetextamendment relatedtothelocationof BanksandSavingsandLoanInstitutions; Lindahl V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS IX. ADJOURN OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS/ CONCERNS PublicmustfilloutaSpeakerRequestForm. Duringthistime,anyonewantingtoaddressatopicnot listed onthe agenda maydoso. Threeminutetimelimitperperson. TheHopkinsCityCouncilChambersareenabledwithahearingloopsystemandhearingamplificationoptionsareavailable. Pleasenotify staffforassistance.  Planning & Economic Development MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Kersten Elverum, Planning & Economic Development Director DATE: November 19, 2019 SUBJECT: 2019 Hopkins Community Image Awards Each year the City of Hopkins recognizes certain properties for their contribution toward the positive image of the community. Awards are grouped in three categories— Commercial/ Industrial/ Office, Multi- Family Residential, and Single- Family Residential. Nominations are sought from the public through August and a review committee determines which nominated properties receive awards. Each property that receives at least four of the five review committee votes receives an award. There is no limit to the number of properties that can be awarded, but winners from the last 10 years are not considered. This year the review committee consisted of business representative Jill Miller of Projects in Person, residents Alan Schutte and Elaine Goepfert, and City staff members Jan Youngquist and Maria Jimenez. The following four properties were selected by the committee: Commercial/ Industrial/ Office: o Hopkins Professional Building – 290 9th Avenue North o Hopkins Carpet One & Hopkins Center Drug – 907 & 913 Hopkins Center Single- Family Residential: o Michael & Kimberly Falk – 245 9th Avenue North Multi-Family Residential: o No nominations received Attachment: PowerPoint presentation highlighting this year’ s CIA winners Hopkins Community Image Awards 2019  COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL/ OFFICE Hopkins Professional Building 29 – 9th Avenue North BEFORE AFTER Judge’s comments: I really like how the Hopkins Professional Building was influenced by the more modern architectural look of their neighbors to not just make their own building look cooler but make the whole block look better as well.”  COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL/ OFFICE Hopkins Carpet One/ Hopkins Center Drug 907 - 913 Hopkins Center BEFORE AFTER Judge’s comments: Very modern, classy look and feel. Love the stone veneer and the colors make the building really stand out!” BEFORE AFTER  RESIDENTIAL Michael & Kimberly Falk 245 – 9th Avenue North BEFORE AFTER One of the best examples of salvaging what some people may look at as a tear down and reinventing it with something modern, stylish and an asset to the neighborhood. Kudos to Kim & Mike for their brilliant vision, design and execution.” 1 Judge’s comments Thank you to our judges! Maria Jimenez Jan Youngquist Alan Schutte Jill Miller Elaine Goepfert  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 CALLTOORDER/PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE Pursuant toduecallandnotice thereof aregular meeting oftheHopkins CityCouncil washeld onMonday, November 4,2019at7:02p.m.intheCouncil Chambers atCity Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called themeeting toorder followed bythePledge ofAllegiance with Council Members Brausen, Kuznia, Halverson andHunke attending. Staff present included CityManager Mornson, Finance Director Bishop, Director ofPlanning and Development Elverum, Assistant CityManager Lenz, CityAttorney Riggs and Public Works Director Stadler. CONSENTAGENDA Motion byBrausen. SecondbyKuznia. Motion toApprove theConsent Agenda. 1. Minutes oftheOctober 15,2019 CityCouncil Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes oftheOctober15, 2019 CityCouncil Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 3. Ratify Checks Issued inOctober 2019 4. Approve Water andSanitary Sewer Rate Increases 5. Approve Special Assessment forWater andSewer Repairs onPrivate Property Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. NEWBUSINESS VII.1.AuthorizetheSaleof $ 2,245,000GeneralObligationRefundingBonds, Series2019B Inaddition toCitystaff, arepresentative present fortheitem wasStacie Kvilvang, Ehlers andAssociates, Inc. Ms. Kvilvang discussed thehighlights ofthereport commenting thattheCityhasmaintained itsAA+rating duetostrong management, its long range Financial Management Plan, strong budget liquidity andrapid debt amortization. Ms.Kvilvang gave asummary ofthebond saleresults. Mayor Gadd asked about thepurpose forrefunding thebonds. Ms. Kvilvang discussed theinterest savings totheCity. Council Member Kuznia complimented theCity’s AA+rating. Ms. Kvilvang commented onthestable outlook fortheHopkins community. Mayor Gadd thanked Ehlers andAssociates, Inc. fortheir helpwith thebond saleandfinancial management oftheCity. Motion byHalverson. SecondbyHunke. Motion toAdopt theNo. 2019- 084Awarding theSale ofGeneral Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B, intheOriginal Aggregate Principal Amount of 2,015,000; Fixing Their Form andSpecifications; Directing Their Execution and  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 Delivery; Providing forTheir Payment; and Providing fortheRedemption of Bonds Refunded Thereby. Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. VII.2.600 –2ndStreetNortheast (ExcelsiorTechCenter)ConditionalUsePermit forOutdoorStorage CityPlanner Lindahl discussed thestaffreport commenting thattheConditional Use Permit (CUP) isnecessary fortheoutdoor storage ofupto20moving trucks. Mr. Lindahl gave anoverview ofthesiteplan, standards foroutdoor storage andproposed setback. Mr.Lindahl discussed thestaff’s recommendation forthefencing andthe applicant hasagreed totheconditions. Mr.Lindahl commented thattheapplicant would liketooccupy thebuilding soon with installation oflandscaping andfencing nextspring. Acondition ofapproval requires thattheapplicant provide aletter ofcredit tofulfill the conditions oftheapplication. Staff isrecommending approval oftheapplication. Council Member Brausen asked about thelandscaping andnumber ofemployees. Mr. Lindahl described thearea, setbacks andlandscaping. ABeard Group representative came forward toaddress theCouncil commenting thatthetenant would have 6-8 offices anda sales area and thattheyareinagreement withtheconditions asrecommended bythe staff. Council Member Kuznia commented thatheliked theproposed fence design. Motion byHunke. Second byBrausen. Motion toAdopt Resolution 2019-085, approving aconditional usepermit for 600-2nd Avenue Northeast allowing outdoor storage ofupto20boxmoving trucks, subject toconditions. Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. VII.3.ZoningTextAmendment, SitePlanandConditionalUsePermitApplications toAllowRedevelopmentat510BlakeRoadNorth CityPlanner Lindahl discussed thestaffreport giving anoverview oftheproperty and sitelocation. Mr.Lindahl commented that theapplicant haswithdrawn thePlanned Unit Development (PUD). Council Member Brausen asked about PUD change. Mr. Lindahl commented that thePUD wasadded asprecautionary itemandwastheonly substantial change totheapplication. Mr.Lindahl discussed thesiteplan, CUP, exterior design andcommented thattheWatershed District hassigned offonthedesign. Mr. Lindahl explained thatthedrive-thruispositioned behind thesitesupporting the pedestrian friendly future vision forthearea. Staff recommends approval ofthe application. Council Member Hunke asked about theproperty access. Mr.Lindahl commented thattheapplicant negotiated thenewaccess onto Cambridge Street and thatstaff supports design. Council Member Brausen asked about theeasement agreement. Mr.Lindahl commented thattheCityAttorney would review theagreement.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 Representatives ofBank ofAmerica and theTold Development Co.discussed the proposed building. Council Member Kuznia likes thedesign andasked about the timeline. Construction would begin inthespring with opening scheduled forlate 2020. Mayor Gadd asked about otherpotential uses forthesite. The applicants commented onthesmall sizeofthesiteandthatthere wasnoability toacquire additional land. Planning andDevelopment Director Elverum commented onthemajor soilissues on thesite. Motion byKuznia. Second byHalverson. Motion toAdopt Resolution 2019-086approving Ordinance 2019-1143 amending Section 535.03,Subdivision 2(V)related tothelocation ofbanks and savings andloaninstitutions. Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. Motion byHalverson. SecondbyKuznia. Motion toAdopt Resolution 2019-087approving thesiteplan fortheproperty at 510Blake Road North, subject totheconditions. Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. Motion byHunke. Second byBrausen. Motion toAdopt Resolution 2019-088 approving aconditional use permit allowing adrive thru fortheproperty located at510 Blake Road North, subject to theconditions. Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. Mr.Lindahl commented thatthetextamendment would require asecond reading. VII.4.BeaconInterfaithHousingApartmentBuilding (Vista44)Rezoning & PlannedUnitDevelopment (PUD)andSitePlanReview CityPlanner Lindahl discussed thesitelocation andproposed project. Mr.Lindahl explained thattheproposed rezoning standards aresimilar inheight anddensity requirements andthatthedifference inthesetbacks create amore urban environment. Mr.Lindahl explained thattheapplicant isproposing anaffordable apartment building to support families andthatnocityfunds aresupporting theproject. Mr.Lindahl gavean overview andbackground oftheapplication anddiscussed theoverall issues, concerns andwritten comments from thepublic engagement process. Mr.Lindahl discussed the  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 PUD standards andthedeviations from thePUD requested bytheapplicant. Mr. Lindahl gave anoverview oftheexterior building materials, floor toarea ratio, façade articulation andparking. Theapplicant hasproposed more totalparking thanrequired andisoffering theaddition ofpublic art,morebicycle parking andarooftop solar system. Mr.Lindahl gave anoverview ofrevised thesiteplanandcommented thatthe parking study eliminated theneed fortheproof ofparking. Mr.Lindahl discussed the nextsteps intheprocess andcommented thatthesiteplan iscontingent onthe rezoning andthatstate lawrequires amajority or4/5 votetoapprove therezoning. Mayor Gadd asked about themixed usezoning inthedowntown center. Mr.Lindahl discussed the2040 Comprehensive Plan thatguides thedowntown area. Council Member Brausen asked about thePlanning and Zoning Commission vote. Mr.Lindahl discussed the4-2 voteexplaining thatthevotes against themotion were totakea closer lookatthechanges tothesite planandoverall zoning. Council Member Hunke asked about thepark dedication fee. Mr.Lindahl commented thattherequirement would be $3000 perunit. Beacon representative, Kevin Walker came forward todiscuss theproject commenting thatchanges were made totheproject perthestaff recommendation. Council Member Halverson asked about theincome guidelines andpreference for Hopkins School District residents. Mr.Walker commented thatthemaximum income is 50,000 perhousehold based onfamily size. Theincome guidelines areconsistent with awork force housing development. Mr.Walker discussed thegeographic preference rules and explained thatBeacon would make connections withlocal social service agencies. Mayor Gadd asked about theprocess toapply forfamily based housing and rulesof conduct. Mr.Walker discussed theapplication criteria, process, safety standards and supportive housing staffand property management. Council Member Kuznia asked about occupancy andlength ofstay. Mr.Walker commented thatitisnotatimelimited housing project andthattheyaregoverned by theoccupancy code. Council Member Brausen asked about theproject model. Mr.Walker explained that Beacon hasexperience withfamily housing butisnewtofamily supported housing. Beacon ispartnering with Volunteers ofAmerica who hasexperience serving families. Mayor Gadd asked about location determination. Mr.Walker discussed the opportunities thatHopkins offers. Mayor Gadd discussed thepublic comment procedure andCouncil Member Brausen commented thateveryone’sperspective iswelcome.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 Marie Trafas, 402-14th Avenue North, commented ontheneed foraffordable senior housing within walking distance tothedowntown. Michael Beasley, 128-7th Avenue South, asked theCouncil tosupport Vista 44. Reverend John Nelson, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715Minnetonka Mills Road, represented thefollowing faith communities asking theCouncil toapprove theproject: Pastor ScottSearl, Shepherd oftheHills Lutheran; Pastor JayRudi, OakKnoll Lutheran; Reverend Deacon Cindy Hillger, St.Martins bytheLake Episcopal; Reverend Dave Langille, St.Martins bytheLake Episcopal; Rabbi JillCrimmings, BetShalom Congregation AnnVanSickle, 145-11th Avenue North, asked theCouncil toapprove theVista 44 project. Kyle Bresin, 25-15th Avenue North, asked theCouncil toapprove theproject. Mark Muenchow, 1117-1st Avenue South, commented thatthesiteisaprime location forbetter aproject. Charlie Flynn, 374Althea Lane, asked theCouncil toapprove Vista 44. Aaron Osowski andLizFarmer, 2062 Mainstreet, support theBeacon project. Pam Tanaka, 606East Park Valley Drive, isopposed totheproject. Richard VanSickle, 145-11th Avenue North, supports Vista 44. James Shirley, 32-11th Avenue South, discussed hisconcerns, theneed forsenior housing andthattheCouncil should hold offforbetter usesforthesite. Gary MeGlennen, 32-11th Avenue South #111, discussed theneighborhood opposition asking theCouncil toreject theproposal. Betty Johnson, 103North Blake Road #101, commented thatVista 44would bean asset inthecommunity. Greg Zoidis, 201Homedale Road, supports Vista 44. Jonathon Andress, 422-13th Avenue North, supports themission ofBeacon. Mayor Gadd closed thepublic comments at9:16p.m. Mayor Gadd asked about thehousing supportive services. AnnaPetersmeyer, Volunteers ofAmerica (VOA) representative discussed thetypes ofservices theyoffer.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 Mr.Walker commented thattheproject would beafully supportive housing development. Council Member Hunke asked about coordinating services withHennepin County. Ms.Petersmeyer discussed theon-sitecase management. Mayor Gadd asked about theVOA contract andsecurity. Mr.Walker gave an explanation oftheservice provider contract andcommented thatthedevelopment would have front desk security andstaffed evenings and weekends butnot24-7.Mr. Walker explained theincome guidelines andsupportive rentsubsidy. Mayor Gadd asked about theR5vs.Mixed Usezoning standards. Mr.Lindahl explained thestandards commenting thattheMixed Usezoning supports transit. There wasCouncil discussion about affordability, balancing housing inthecommunity, project location, howtheproject came before theCityCouncil, community concerns and timing oftheapplication process. Mr.Lindahl commented thatbyState Law, theCity must respond totheapplication within 60days butcan request a60-day extension. The CityAttorney advised theCouncil thatrequesting more information isspecific enough to extend theapplication. Council Member Hunke commented thatheisinfavor ofVista 44forthesite commenting thatthezoning standards areverysimilar andtheconcept plan has improved. Council Member Brausen asked about thefuture redevelopment tothenorthofthe property andorientation ofthebuilding. Mr.Walker commented thathecouldn’t speculate onthefuture development plans ofthechurch property. TheBeacon project manager discussed thesite grades andthecurrent orientation thatminimized the building height. There wasdiscussion thattheCouncil didnothave much opportunity tolook atthe proposal. Mayor Gadd commented thattheCouncil needs tolookatwhat isbest for entire community asthecitygrows. Council Member Halverson commented thatsheunderstands both theconcerns and support fortheproject butnotsure about herdecision. Council Member Brausen commented thatheneeds more timetodiscuss andreview theapplication. Council Member Kuznia commented theneed forfurther discussion.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER4,2019 Motion byBrausen. SecondbyHalverson. Motion tocontinue Resolution 2019-089and2019-090toafuture meeting for further discussion anddirecting stafftosend a60-dayextension letter. Ayes: Brausen,Kuznia,Gadd,Halverson. Nays: Hunke.Motioncarried. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCityCouncil andupon amotion by Halverson, second byKuznia, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at10:13p.m. OPENAGENDA –PUBLICCOMMENTSANDCONCERNS TheCity Council didnotreceive anycomments orconcerns. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, CityClerk  MINUTESOFTHECITYCOUNCILWORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS ATCONCLUSIONOFTHEREGULARCITYCOUNCILMEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER4,2019 CALLTOORDER Pursuant toduecall andnotice thereof awork session oftheHopkins CityCouncil was held onMonday, November 4,2019 at10:17p.m.intheCityCouncil Chambers at Hopkins CityHall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called themeeting toorder withCouncil Members Brausen, Kuznia, Halverson andHunke attending. Staff present included CityManager Mornson, Director ofPlanning and Development Elverum, Assistant CityManager Lenz, CityPlanner Lindahl, CityAttorney Riggs, andPublic Works Director Stadler. Administration: CityManager gave thefollowing updates: Discussion oftheproposal from theCityofMinnetonka andlimitations ofthesite. Artspace discussion ontheNovember 12Work Session agenda. Employee Appreciation Luncheon onNovember 13. Discussion about including theBeacon project ontheDecember 10Work Session agenda. CityPlanner Lindahl discussed thedevelopment andpublic engagement process. Discussion oftheCityCouncil Work Session format. CityCouncil Discussion oftheBlake Road redevelopment and vision fortheproperty. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCity Council andupon amotion by Hunke, seconded byKuznia, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at10:41p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, CityClerk  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER12,2019 CALLTOORDER Pursuant toduecallandnotice thereof aregular work session oftheHopkins City Council washeld onTuesday, November 12,2019 at6:30p.m.intheRaspberry Room atHopkins City Hall, 1010-1st Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called themeeting toorder withCouncil Members Brausen, Kuznia, Halverson andHunke attending. Staff present included CityManager Mornson, Equipment & Maintenance Superintendent Autio, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning andDevelopment Elverum, Assistant CityManager Lenz, Public Works Director Stadler andCommunity Development Coordinator Youngquist. FACILITYSOLARPROJECT Inaddition toCitystaff, Ideal Energies representatives present fortheitemwere Rich Ragatz andMark Hansen. Public Works Director Stadler discussed theproposed project toinstall solarpanels onthreecityfacilities – Public Works, FireStation and Pavilion. There isnocosttotheCityforthesolar panels ortheir installation, operation ormaintenance through the15and20year lease periods. During thelease period the Citywould purchase thesolar power atareduced rate. Mr.Stadler discussed the projected cashflowandcommented thatafter thelease expires theCitywould ownand maintain thesolar panels after the15-20year agreement expires. Staff toured Cityof Roseville facilities that installed solarpanels about oneyear ago. Mr.Stadler gave an overview oftheinstallation process andifapproved some installation work could begin before spring andbeoperational latespring 2020. Theagreements arebeing reviewed bystaffandCityAttorney. Council Member Halverson asked whythethree Citybuildings were chosen. Mr.Autio explained thatthereisnoavailable space onCityHallandthatother facilities are scheduled forroofreplacement. Mr.Stadler explained thatwording intheagreement would allow fortaking thesolar panels outofoperation ifroof work isneeded. Mr. Ragatz explained howthepower ispurchased. Council Member Brausen asked about lease agreement andcustomer base. Mr.Ragatz commented thatIdealEnergies was founded in2010 with350commercial accounts todate. Thecompany began marketing tothenon-profit sector approximately 3years ago. Mr.Ragatz explained howthecapital lease program works fornon-profit customers. Mr.Hansen discussed thefederal tax credit program explaining thattheeconomics oftheprogram arebeing reduced from 30%in2019 to26%in2020. Mayor Gadd asked about ongoing costs totheCityafter thelease period ends. Mr. Stadler commented thattheproduct iswarranted for25 years anddiscussed theengineering and maintenance ofthesolar panel product. The Ideal Energies representatives explained thetechnology tomonitor theproduction ofthe panels andgave anoverview oftheenergy savings. Council Member Hunke asked about the15and20yearleases. Mr.Ragatz explained theXcel Energy grant program andpayback. Council Member Brausen asked about thesavings totheCityand commented ontheimportance ofduediligence. Mr.Stadler discussed theCityof Roseville’sperformance todate. Mr.Ragatz discussed thecash flowcommenting that thenumbers arebased on10years ofaverage weather data. Mayor Gadd asked about liability totheCity andcompatibility withthecommunity solar garden program. TheIdeal  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER12,2019 Energies representatives commented thattheCitywould have arider ontheir insurance policy andthatthesolar panels would complement thecommunity solar garden program. Council Members Kuznia andBrausen commented ontheimportance of getting additional information from other cities about theprogram. Staff would schedule thefacility solar project ontheDecember Work Session agenda forfurther discussion. ARTSPACEUPDATE Director ofPlanning andDevelopment Elverum andCommunity Development Coordinator Youngquist gave anoverview ofaffordable housing andrental affordability limits. Ms. Youngquist commented that71%ofHopkins housing stock isnaturally occurring affordable housing andthatthere isastrong housing market inHopkins fueled bybuyer preferences andtheLRT. Ms. Youngquist gave anoverview ofHopkins legally binding affordable housing, ownership affordability limits andhowitisdistributed throughout community andthepopulations served. Currently Hopkins hasatotalof438 affordable housing units which is5%oftheoverall housing stock. Ms. Youngquist discussed theMetropolitan Council Housing Performance Score commenting that Hopkins hasdone welltomeet affordable housing goals and thehigh housing score helps theCitybecome eligible forgrants. Ms. Elverum discussed studies ontheproperty value increases associated withthe Light RailTransit (LRT) aswellasopportunities forpotential redevelopment sitesand theaddition ofnew housing units. There wasdiscussion about future development, the potential forthelossofaffordability andproviding newaffordable housing options that meet different needs such astheBeacon housing supportive services, Artspace creative livework space andtheneed forworkforce housing. There wasdiscussion about theneed forsenior affordable housing and what Hopkins currently has and needs. Staffwould schedule afuture CityCouncil Work Session forfurther discussion about senior housing. Council Member Hunke commented onthestation area development properties andtheboost thattheLRT stops bring toproperty values. There wasdiscussion about market raterents near thestation areas, preservation of affordability and theeffectiveness ofinclusionary zoning with apercentage ofaffordable units. Ms. Youngquist discussed thebackground ofArtspace, alive, work, affordable space forcreative arts. Ms.Youngquist commented thatart-typedestinations draw people into Hopkins. Ms.Youngquist discussed theresults ofthepreliminary feasibility study and theartsmarket study thatconcluded there isamarket fora30-40unitlive, work, mixed- usefacility. Mayor Gadd asked about theArtsCenter study thatfocused onthefinancial impact ofartsonthecommunity. Staff would update theCityCouncil. Ms. Youngquist discussed theproposed siteforArtspace; theunderutilized City-owned parking lot800. Theparking lotiscurrently notgenerating funds, iszoned multi-family, within .5miles ofthedowntown Hopkins LRTstation andwithin close proximity to Hopkins Center fortheArts. Council Member Brausen asked about grantmonies. Ms.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER12,2019 Youngquist gave anoverview ofthegrants received andwhat theycovered. Ms. Youngquist discussed theartist ledcommunity engagement event andtheimportance toengage thecommunity from thebeginning toseek input toform aconcept plan. Ms. Youngquist gave anoverview oftheengagement plan thatincludes getting theword out, popupevents, focused discussions, anopen house andengagement sessions. Theinformation gathered would beshared back withthecommunity inJanuary 2020. Ms. Youngquist shared ways that staffisraising theprofile ofthesite toincrease engagement intheprocess. There wasdiscussion about perceptions andchallenges oftheproject. Council Member Brausen commented ontheimportance ofcommunity conversations andneighborhood input and asked about thehistory ofthelotandcurrent appraisal. Ms.Elverum commented thattwosingle-family homes were moved offthelotinthe1970’s.Ms. Youngquist discussed thehistory oftheproperty andcommented thatstaffwould reach outtoHennepin County toupdate theproperty value. Ms. Elverum commented thatstaff isworking hard toengage residents andhear fromthecommunity. Mayor Gadd discussed theimportance ofcommunication andtheengagement process andasked about other locations. Staff discussed themarket study thatlooked atdifferent sites, options andfuture possibilities. Ms. Elverum commented thatArtspace acknowledges theneed tobuild anattractive building. Ms.Youngquist discussed thesteps moving forward andcritical dates. CityCouncil Members should contact thestaff withanyadditional questions andthat staff would compile community feedback andcontinue toupdate theCityCouncil. PLANNINGANDDEVELOPMENTUPDATE Beacon Interfaith Housing project isscheduled tobediscussed ataspecial Work Session onTuesday, November 26,6:30p.m.Council discussed thatthereason the itemwas tabled wasforadditional information and togetquestions answered. The Hometown Auto building isunder contract andisproposed tobedivided into small tenant spaces. TheFirestone building isunder contract forapossible brewery location. Ahotel islooking forapossible siteinHopkins Aworkforce housing proposed project would beontheJanuary Work Session agenda. Ms. Lenz discussed theMeadowbrook GolfCourse clubhouse. Staff hasdiscussed options withtheCityAttorney andwillupdate theCityCouncil. Discussion ofasocial entertainment district liquor license. CityClerk Domeier investigated neighboring license feesandHopkins isonthelower end ofthefees. CityCouncil would continue todiscuss andreview. Vine Room would liketopurchase anoff-saleliquor license butcurrently theCity hasareached themaximum off-saleliquor licenses. CityCouncil consensus wasfor stafftoproceed withinvestigating therequest. City Manager Mornson ismeeting withtheMinnehaha Creek Watershed District staff regarding theBlake Road siteonFriday, November 15.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER12,2019 Discussion about theCityofMinnetonka proposal. Discussion about TheMoline presentation andaddressing community questions CONTINUEDREVIEWOFTHE2020GENERALFUNDBUDGET & TAXLEVY Finance Director Bishop reviewed the2020 General Fund budget and taxlevy commenting thattheTruth-in-Taxation notices thatareavailable November 12,2019 arebased upon thepreliminary levy. Thepublic meeting and budget presentation is scheduled fortheDecember 3,2019 CityCouncil meeting. Mr.Bishop gave an overview ofthe2020 preliminary taxes andpercentage change toresidential properties. Overall Hopkins market values increased 6%withthecondo market having thegreatest increase. Mr.Bishop gave anoverview ofthepreliminary budget andlevythatwas approved onSeptember 17,2019 at12.86%.Mr.Bishop discussed thebudget reductions totheGeneral Fund andtheissuance ofequipment certificates foreligible items thatwould spread thecostofthecityequipment overtheyears 2021 through 2029. Equipment certificates areawaytoreduce the2020 levywithout affecting the City’s equipment needs. Thetotal reductions have reduced theproposed increase to 9.71%.There wasdiscussion about thebudget presentation andtheimportance of communicating thevision oftheCityandhowthepreliminary budget wasreduced to achieve thecurrent budget. Council consensus wastoproceed withthe9.71%budget increase. ADMINISTRATION CityManager Mornson gave thefollowing update: Three City Council Members areneeded toattend theCanvass andCertification of Election Results onNovember 5,8a.m. Discussion oftheCityCouncil appointment process. November 26Special CityCouncil meeting agenda. Discussion oftheJanuary 10,2020 Goal Setting meeting agenda. Discussion oftheState oftheCityevent. National League Conference discussion UPDATES Council Member Halverson shared aresident concern about snow piling thelast few years near herdriveway at350-19th Avenue North. Council Member Kuznia commented thatanewCityCouncil representative is needed fortheSouthwest Light RailTransit (SWLRT) Community Works Steering Committee. Council Member Brausen volunteered andCouncil Member Halverson is thealternate. Council Member Hunke attended theP.L.A.C.E.S.committee meeting. Council Member Hunke attended theAccess Hopkins meeting onNovember 6. Discussion ofaresident concern about vehicle speed onCambridge Street. Council Member Brausen discussed moving thepublic comment portion atregular CityCouncil meetings tothebeginning ofthemeeting. Mayor Gadd discussed upcoming meetings and conferences.  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER12,2019 ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCity Council and upon amotion by Brausen, second byKuznia, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at9:52p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, CityClerk  HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL SPECIALMEETINGPROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER14,2019 CALLTOORDER Pursuant toduecallandnotice thereof aSpecial Meeting was heldbytheHopkins City Council onThursday, November 14,2019 intheCouncil Chambers at1010 1st Street South, Hopkins. Thepurpose ofthemeeting wastocanvass theNovember 5,2019 election results anddiscuss theCityCouncil vacancy process. Mayor Gadd called themeeting attoorder at8a.m.withCouncil Members Brausen, Hunke andHalverson attending. Council Member Kuznia wasabsent. Staff present included Assistant CityManager Lenz andCityClerk Domeier. NEWBUSINESS II.1.CanvassandCertificationofResultsfromtheNovember5,2019General Election; Domeier CityClerk Domeier summarized theinformation provided inthestaffreport. Shenoted thatRickBrausen would notbesworn into office onNovember 18asseven days have topassafter canvassing before Mr.Brausen iseligible foroffice. Motion byHalverson. SecondbyBrausen. Motion todeclare theresults oftheNovember 5,2019 General Election Returns. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0.Absent: Kuznia II.2.DiscussionofCityCouncilVacancyProcess; Domeier CityClerk Domeier stated thattheCityCouncil would have avacancy once Council Member Brausen wassworn intooffice. Sheasked forrecommendations onmoving forward withanappointment tofilltheremainder ofCouncil Member Brausen’soriginal term through theendoftheyear. Council Member Halverson recommended appointing Council Member Hunke. Allpresent concurred withMs. Halverson’srecommendation. Aspecial meeting willbeheld onNovember 26starting at5:30p.m.toswear Council Member Brausen intooffice, declare thevacancy and proceed withtheappointment of Brian Hunke. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCityCouncil andupon amotion by Brausen, second byHalverson, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at8:10a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, CityClerk ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, CityClerk November 20, 2019 Council Report 2019-116 Resolution Designating Polling Places for 2020 Presidential Primary, State Primary and General Election Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 2019- 091 Designating Polling Places for the 2020 Presidential Primary, State Primary and State General Election. Overview Laws of Minnesota, Chapter 92, require the governing body of each municipality to designate the locations of its polling places for the following election year. This designation must be done by resolution. Primary Issues to Consider Law requires the designation of polling places. Staff is not recommending any changes to the current polling locations. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends designating the polling places as outlined in Resolution 2019-091. Supporting Documentation Resolution 2019-091 Amy Domeier, City Clerk Financial Impact: $_________ Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________ Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ____________________________________ Notes: _____________________________________________________________  CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2019-091 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY, STATE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.16, subd. 1 requires the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to designate polling locations for the upcoming year; and WHEREAS, changes to the polling locations may be made at least 90 days before the next election if one or more of the authorized polling places becomes unavailable for use; and WHEREAS, changes to the polling locations may be made in the case of an emergency when it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and WHEREAS, the Presidential Primary is March 3; the State Primary is August 11 and the General Election is November 3, 2020. THEREFORE, NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Hopkins hereby designates the following polling places for elections conducted in the City in 2020: Precinct 1: Mizpah United Church of Christ, 412 5th Ave. N. Precinct 2: Zion Lutheran Church, 241 5th Ave. N. Precinct 3: Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Boulevard Precinct 4: Hopkins Activity Center, 33 14th Ave. N. Precinct 5: Alice Smith Elementary School, 801 Minnetonka Mills Rd Precinct 6: Hopkins Fire Station, 101 17th Ave. S. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to designate a replacement meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for an y polling designated in this Resolution that becomes unavailable for use by the City or an emergency replacement polling place meeting the requirements of Minnesota Election Law for any polling place designated in this Resolution when necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting. ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 2020, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins. By ________________________________ Jason Gadd, Mayor ATTEST: Amy Domeier, City Clerk November 18, 2019 City Council Report 2019- 119 Approval of Insurance Contributions for the Sergeants Union L.E.L.S # 171 for 2020 Proposed Action: Staff recommends the following motions: Move approval of the following MOU with the Sergeants Union L.E.L.S # 171 Overview City of Hopkins ( hereinafter the “ City”) and Law Enforcement Labor Services, INC. # 171 hereinafter the “ Union”) are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. The contract included an opener for health insurance for 2019 and 2020 in Article 15 Insurance. The parties have come to an agreement regarding rate increases for 2020 that are in accordance with the arbitration decision awarded to the Police Officer’ s Association, and planned increase for PSOs and Non- Union. Those rates are provided below. Effective January 1, 2020 the EMPLOYER will contribute the following: Single $ 975.46 Single + 1/ + Children $ 1,600.13 Single + Children 1,595.25 Family 1,634.00 Alternatives 1. Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate and likely go to arbitration. Staff recommends approving the insurance contributions for 2020. Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager Financial Impact: Approx. $5,652.15 Budgeted Y/ N: _Y___ Source: General Fund  Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Hopkins and Law Enforcement Labor Services, lNC. Local # 171 2020 lnsurance Rates WHEREAS, City of Hopkins ( hereinafter the " City") and Law Enforcement Labor Services, lNC. 171 ( hereinafter the " Union') are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect from January 1 , 2018 through December 31 , 2O2Oi and WHEREAS, the contract included an opener for health insurance for 2020 in Article 15 lnsurance; and WHEREAS, the parties have come to an agreement regarding rate increases for 2020; NOW THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that the parties mutually agree as follows: Effective January 1, 2020 the EMPLOYER will contribute the following: Single 975. 46 Single + 1/ + Children 1,600. 13 Single + Children 1,595. 25 Family t,634.00 This Memorandum will remain in effect from January 1 , 2020 through December 31,2020. FOR THE CIry OF HOPKINS; FOR L.E.L.S., Local # 17 1 o Jason Gadd, Mayor n Hill, Union Mike Mornson, City Manager November 18, 2019 City Council Report 2019- 120 Approval of Insurance Contributions for the PSOs Union L.E.L.S # 143 for 2020 Proposed Action: Staff recommends the following motions: Move approval of the following MOU with the PSOs Union L.E.L.S # 143 Overview City of Hopkins ( hereinafter the “ City”) and Law Enforcement Labor Services, INC. # 171 hereinafter the “ Union”) are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. The contract included an opener for health insurance for 2019 and 2020 in Article 15 Insurance. The parties have come to an agreement regarding rate increases for 2020 that are in accordance with the arbitration decision awarded to the Police Officer’ s Association, and planned increase for Sergeants and Non- Union. Those rates are provided below. Effective January 1, 2020 the EMPLOYER will contribute the following: Single $ 975.46 Single + 1/ + Children $ 1,600.13 Single + Children 1,595.25 Family 1,634.00 Alternatives 1. Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate and likely go to arbitration. Staff recommends approving the insurance contributions for 2020. Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager Financial Impact: Approx. $3,391.29 Budgeted Y/ N: _Y___ Source: General Fund  MEMO To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jason Lindahl, City Planner Date: November 19, 2019 Subject: Second reading of Ordinance 2019- 1143 approving a zoning code text amendment related to the location of Banks and Savings and Loan Institutions Proposed Action Move to adopt Resolution 2019-093 approving the second reading of Ordinance 2019-1143 amending the City Code related to the location of Banks and Savings and Loan Institutions. Overview The applicant, Bank of America on behalf of the owner Frauenshuh Hospitality Group, requests a zoning code text amendment deleting Section 535.03, Subdivision 2(V) related to the location of banks and savings and loan institutions. This provision makes these uses a conditional use and requires they be located in the B-2, Central Business District or on land in another commercial zoning district that abuts or is only separated by a public right-of-way from the B-2 district. Removal of this provision is necessary to allow redevelopment of a bank at 510 Blake Road North as this site does not abut the B-2, Central Business district. The City Council adopted a motion to approve the first reading of this item on November 4, 2019. Prior to that action by the City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended the City Council approve of this item on October 22, 2019. Should the City Council approve the second reading of this ordinance, it would remove the requirement that banks and savings and loan institutions only be located on sites in or adjacent to the B-2, Central Business District. Attachments Resolution 2019-093 • Ordinance 2019-1143  CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION 2019- 093 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019- 1143 AMENDING SECTION 535.03, SUBDIVISION 2(V) RELATED TO THE LOCATION OF BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN INSTITUTIONS WHEREAS, the applicant, Bank of America on behalf of the owner Frauenshuh Hospitality Group, initiated an application to amend Section 535.03, Subdivision 2(V) related to the location of banks and savings and loan institutions; and WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That the above stated application was initiated by the applicant on September 20, 2019; and 2. That the Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on October 22, 2019: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and, 3. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and, 4. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend the City Council approve this request; and 5. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed this application during their November 4, 2019 meeting and adopt a motion approving the first reading of this ordinance. WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the above stated application based on the findings outlined in City Council Report 2019- 111 dated November 4, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby approves the Second Reading of Ordinance 2019- 1143 amending Section 535.03, Subdivision 2(V) related to the location of banks and savings and loan institutions based on the findings detailed in City Council Report 2019- 111. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance 2019- 1143 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:  Public Notice In summary, Ordinance 2019- 1143 deletes Section 5353. 03, Subdivision 2(V) related to the location of banks and savings and loan institutions. As a result, these uses are no longer required to be located in or adjacent to the B-2, Central Business District. Adopted this 19th day of November 2019. Jason Gadd, Mayor ATTEST: Amy Domeier, City Clerk  CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2019- 1143 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 535.03, SUBDIVISION 2(V) RELATED TO THE LOCATION OF BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN INSTITUTIONS THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 538.03, Subdivision 2(V), is hereby deleted. Banks and savings and loan institutions, provided the land to be used for such purpose abuts or is separated only by a public right- of-way from the B-2 business district. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon its publication, in accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter. First Reading: November 4, 2019 Second Reading: November 19, 2019 Date of Publication: November 28, 2019 Date Ordinance Takes Effect: November 28, 2019 Jason Gadd, Mayor ATTEST: Amy Domeier, City Clerk 1