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Hopkins, MN · January 21, 2020

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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 21, 2020 CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance with Council Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance Director Bishop, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Police Chief Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler. Mayor Gadd asked for a moment of silence for retired Fire Chief Ray Petersen who passed away on January 11, 2020. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brausen. Second by Beck. Motion to Adopt Agenda. Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS 111. 1. Body Worn Cameras Police Chief Johnson and Police Captain Kreiling presented information on the latest technology advances for the Hopkins Police Department and the Hopkins community. The written draft policy on body worn cameras is available online and is open to public comment. Chief Johnson commented that the City had not received any comments at this time. Chief Johnson gave an overview of the draft policy discussing the officer' s responsibilities, system activation and capabilities. Chief Johnson showed images of the body- worn cameras and in- car video system. Mayor Gadd appreciated the extensive research and information presented. Council Member Halverson asked about the system retention and storage. Chief Johnson commented that the cloud based evidence library has unlimited data storage. Mayor Gadd opened the meeting for public comment on the body worn camera policy. The City Council did not receive any comments 111. 2. Financial Management Plan and 2021 Budget Process Mayor Gadd discussed the opportunity to engage and receive feedback from the public regarding the budget process. In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers, Inc. Finance Director Bishop discussed the 2020- 21 budget process emphasizing the opportunity for community engagement. Ms. Kvilvang gave an overview of the Financial Management Plan ( FMP), commenting that the budget is one the most important decisions the City Council makes annually. The FMP HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 21, 2020 is a multi- year fiscal plan for all tax- supported funds that is reviewed annually. The FMP guides the City' s annual budget development and focuses on the long- term vision of the community. Ms. Kvilvang discussed the history of the FMP, funding of major projects and existing and future tax supported debt. Ms. Kvilvang discussed the general fund budget, the 2020 city tax dollars and the impact of budget decisions. Ms. Kvilvang commented that every city has a different tax base and pay for things differently. Mr. Bishop discussed the 2021 annual budget process, timeline and the new community engagement emphasis. Public engagement sessions are scheduled on May 19 and August 18, 6- 7 p. m. The Truth in Taxation hearing is scheduled on Monday, November 30 to avoid conflict with the school and county hearings. Mayor Gadd reviewed the procedure for public engagement. Council Member Brausen asked if the FMP information is available on the website. Mr. Bishop commented that the information would be made available on the City website. Mayor Gadd commented that there will be more opportunities for discussion and to hear resident priorities. Council Member Beck asked about the bonds. Ms. Kvilvang commented that the average length of debt is 15 years. Mr. Bishop and Ms. Kvilvang reviewed and addressed the public engagement cards regarding the budget. Ms. Lenz reviewed and addressed cards regarding non- budget related questions. Mayor Gadd thanked the public for their participation, commenting that additional questions could be submitted. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the January 7, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the January 7, 2020 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 3. Minutes of the January 14, 2020 City Council Work Session Proceedings 4. Second Reading: Ordinance Adopting the Recodification of the Hopkins City Code Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke. Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, February 4 at 7: 00 p. m. Taste of Hopkins and State of the City Event at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet: Thursday, January 30 starting at 5: 00 p. m. Applications for Hopkins Academy being accepted with March 10 as the deadline to register. The Hopkins Academy is four Thursdays in April. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 21, 2020 OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Maggie Seedorf, 122 Oakwood Road, came forward and discussed the goals and concerns of the Hopkins Residents for Fiscal Responsibility. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Brausen, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8: 25 p. m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vo d ATTES f: 1- Jason Gadd, AAayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk

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HOPKINS CITYCOUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, January21,2020 7:00pm THIS AGENDA ISSUBJECT TOCHANGE UNTIL THE START OFTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Schedule CityCouncilMeeting, 7p.m. –WorkSessionimmediately followingCityCouncilMeeting I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ADOPT AGENDA III. PRESENTATIONS 1. BodyWornCameras; Johnson 2. FinancialManagement Planand2021BudgetProcess; Bishop IV. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MinutesoftheJanuary7,2020CityCouncilRegularMeetingProceedings 2. MinutesoftheJanuary7,2020CityCouncilWorkSessionfollowingRegularMeetingProceedings 3. MinutesoftheJanuary14,2020CityCouncilWorkSessionProceedings 4. SecondReading: Ordinance AdoptingtheRecodification oftheHopkinsCityCode; Domeier V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS/ CONCERNS PublicmustfilloutaSpeakerRequestForm. Duringthistime,anyonewantingtoaddressatopicnot listed on the agenda maydoso. Threeminutetimelimitperperson. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS NextRegularCityCouncilMeeting: Tuesday, February4at7:00p.m. TasteofHopkinsandStateoftheCityEventatHopkinsCenterfortheArts,1111Mainstreet: Thursday, January30startingat5:00p.m. X. ADJOURN TheHopkinsCityCouncilChambersareenabledwithahearingloopsystemandhearingamplificationoptionsareavailable. Pleasenotify staffforassistance. Memorandum To: Hopkins City Council CC: City Manager Mornson From: Chief Johnson Date: 1/21/2020 Re: Body Worn Cameras The Hopkins Police Department will be implementing body worn cameras in the first quarter of 2020. According to Minnesota State law, all “local law enforcement must provide for public comment before it purchases or implements a portable recording system. At a minimum, the agency must accept public comments submitted electronically or by mail, and the governing body with jurisdiction over the budget of the law enforcement agency must provide for public comment at a regularly scheduled meeting.” The written draft policies are available for public comment and have been posted on the City website. This has also been publicized in Hopkins Connections to our residents. The body worn camera policy will be also available for comment at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at 7 p.m., at Hopkins City Hall. We appreciate the publics comments regarding these draft policies. Finance Department CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Nick Bishop, Finance Director Date: January 21, 2020 Subject: Financial Management Plan and 2021 Budget Process PURPOSE Stacie Kvilvang, Municipal Advisor with Ehlers will present the City’s Financial Management Plan ( FMP). Nick Bishop, the City’s Finance Director will present the planned process for the 2021 Budget. INFORMATION Financial Management Plan Traditionally cities have taken a short term view for financing city operations. The one year budget is still the norm for most cities. Hopkins began to use long term planning for large expenditures such as construction projects and large pieces of equipment in the 1980s. One year operating budgets were used by the City through 2014. Beginning with the 2015 Budget, the City decided to take a long term view of financing its operations through the use of a FMP. The FMP is a multi-year fiscal plan for all tax- supported funds. It integrates existing debt, Capital Improvement Plans, Equipment Replacement Plans, future debt, tax base growth and future operating expenses. The FMP is used to level out expenditures and bond costs to smooth tax increases, ensure funding is available to carry out the City’s vision and as a tool to better understand effects of budget decisions. 2021 Budget Process Approving the City’s Annual Budget is one of the most important decisions made by City Council. The 2021 budget will be based on staff recommendations and input received from the community. The public is invited to attend any or all City Council meetings where the budget is discussed. The City will also provide additional engagement opportunities for residents who wish to participate in the budget process. January 21, 2020 starting at 7:00 in City Hall Council Chambers Information on the City’s financial management plan and how the budget process works will be presented during a City Council meeting. March 6 – May 19, 2020 The City’s Budget Survey will be available on the City’s website or at City Hall. May 19, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 at City Hall A public meeting will be held to discuss the budget process and the Financial Management Plan, focusing on the next 5 years. There will be opportunities for the public to provide input. August 18, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 at City Hall A public meeting will be held to discuss the budget process, Financial Management Plan and the proposed 2021 budget. There will be opportunities for the public to provide input. September 1 or 15, 2020 starting at 7:00 in City Hall Council Chambers A preliminary budget and tax levy will be approved. November 30, 2020 starting at 7:00 in City Hall Council Chambers Truth in Taxation hearing will be held as a separate City Council meeting. It is being held on a Monday to avoid conflicts with other taxing jurisdictions. December 1 or 15, 2020 at 7:00 in City Hall Council Chambers A final budget and tax levy will be approved. HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS JANUARY7,2020 CALLTOORDER/PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE Pursuant toduecallandnotice thereof aregular meeting oftheHopkins CityCouncil washeldonTuesday, January 7,2020at7:00p.m.intheCouncil Chambers atCity Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called themeeting toorder followed bythePledge ofAllegiance with Council Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson andHunke attending. Staff present included CityManager Mornson, CityClerk Domeier, Director ofPlanning and Development Elverum, Assistant CityEngineer Klingbeil, Assistant CityManager Lenz, CityAttorney Riggs, Public Works Director Stadler, CityEngineer Stanley and Community Development Coordinator Youngquist. OathofOffice –MayorGaddandCouncilMembersBeckandHunke CityClerk Domeier issued theOath ofOffice toMayor Gadd, Council Member Beckand Council Member Hunke. Mayor Gadd welcomed back Council Member Hunke and welcomed newCouncil Member Beck. ADOPTAGENDA Motion byBrausen. SecondbyHunke. Motion toAdopt Agenda. Ayes: Beck,Brausen,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. PRESENTATIONS III.1.BicycleFriendlyCommunityDesignation Community Development Coordinator Youngquist discussed thestaffreport explaining thatHopkins hasmade aninvestment ininfrastructure toimprove trailconnections and hasbeen committed toproviding recreational opportunities totheHopkins community. Ms. Youngquist discussed theapplication process. Arepresentative onbehalf ofthe League ofAmerican Bicyclists thanked theCity ofHopkins fortheir commitment to making thestreets safer forpeople biking inthecommunity andpresented theBicycle Friendly Community award totheCityofHopkins. Onbehalf oftheCityCouncil, Mayor Gadd thanked theLeague ofAmerican Bicyclists fortheaward, commenting onthe City’s commitment toaliveable andbikeable community. CONSENTAGENDA Mayor Gadd commented ontheneedtomodify Consent Agenda item #3torecognize theSt.Louis Park/Hopkins Sun-Sailor asthe2020Official Newspaper fortheCityof Hopkins. HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS JANUARY7,2020 Motion byBrausen. SecondbyHalverson. Motion toApprove theConsent Agenda. 1. Minutes oftheDecember 17,2019 CityCouncil Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Appointment ofMayor ProTempore for2020 3. Designation ofOfficial Newspaper for2020 4. Designation ofOfficial Depositories for2020 5. Authorize Out-of-State Travel 6. Ratify Checks Issued inDecember 2019 7. Approve Resolution 2020-003Declaring theOfficial Intent oftheCity to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from theProceeds ofEquipment Certificates tobeIssued bytheCityregarding equipment purchases 8. Professional Services Agreement – Zoning Ordinance Update Ayes: Beck,Brausen,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: None.Motioncarried. NEWBUSINESS VII.1.ApproveFinalPlansandOrderBids –2020-2021StreetandUtility Improvements, CityProject2091-10 Assistant CityEngineer Klingbeil discussed thestaffreport. Inaddition toCitystaff, representatives present fortheitem were Mike Waltman andNick Amatuccio, Bolton andMenk, Inc. Mr.Amatuccio discussed theproject area, finaldesign process, utility improvements, drainage issues andstorm sewer improvements. Mr.Amatuccio discussed theremoval ofboulevard trees and gave anoverview ofthetreeimpact coordination process. Thetreeremoval number totals have been reduced from 199to 143with thehope thatthenumber would decrease withutility options tosave additional trees. Mr.Amatuccio gaveanoverview ofthestreet andotherimprovements, project budget, costs andfunding categories. Mr.Amatuccio discussed theproject timeline and schedule. Theproject website iswww.Hopkins-Interlachen.com. Assistant CityEngineer Klingbeil commented thatstaffrecommends approving finalplans andordering bidswith adoption ofresolution 2020-001. Mayor Gadd commented thatthisaction isacontinuation ofamultiple stepprocess for thestreet reconstruction project andappreciates theextra effort tosave asmany trees aspossible. Council Member Hunke asked about thebiketrail. Mr.Klingbeil commented thatthetrailwasremoved because aland useagreement could notbereached. Council Member Brausen asked about tree replacement options. Mr.Klingbeil commented that staff works withtheCity Forester toofferadiverse treecanopy coverage. CityEngineer Stanley commented ontheeffort ofstaff toinspect andinstall trees toreestablish the urban canopy. Thenextpublic hearing onthestreet improvement project isscheduled ontheMarch 16CityCouncil agenda. HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS JANUARY7,2020 Motion byHalverson. SecondbyBrausen. Motion toadopt Resolution 2020-001, Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications andAuthorizing Advertisement forBids, 2020-2021 Street and Utility Improvements, CityProject 2019-10. Ayes: Brausen,Gadd,Halverson, Hunke. Abstain: Beck.Nays: none.Motioncarried. VII.2.FirstReading: OrdinanceAdoptingtheRecodificationoftheHopkinsCity Code CityClerk Domeier discussed thestaffreport explaining theupdates andchanges tothe CityCode. Ms. Domeier explained thatstaff hasreviewed each chapter and theCity Attorney hasreviewed thechanges. Ms.Domeier commented thattherecodification would make theCityCode available in99languages. Thesecond reading isscheduled ontheJanuary 21CityCouncil agenda. Mayor Gadd appreciated theoption ofmultiple languages andasked whyMunicode wasselected. Ms. Domeier commented on Municode’soption forlanguages andthegood experience byneighboring communities. Council thanked stafffortheir efforts toupdate theCityCode. Motion byBrausen. SecondbyHunke. Motion toadopt forfirstreading Ordinance 2020-1145 AnOrdinance Adopting theRecodification oftheHopkins CityCode. Ayes: Beck,Brausen,Gadd,Halverson,Hunke. Nays: none.Motioncarried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Regular CityCouncil Meeting: Tuesday, January 21at7:00p.m.Adiscussion oftheFinancial Management Planandbudgeting process isscheduled onthe agenda. Taste ofHopkins andState oftheCityEvent atHopkins Center fortheArts, 1111 Mainstreet: Thursday, January 30starting at5:00p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCityCouncil andupon amotion by Brausen, second byHalverson, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at7:44p.m. HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGPROCEEDINGS JANUARY7,2020 OPENAGENDA –PUBLICCOMMENTSANDCONCERNS TheCity Council didnotreceive anycomments orconcerns. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, CityClerk MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 7,2020 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant toduecall andnotice thereof awork session oftheHopkins CityCouncil was held onTuesday, January 7,2020 at7:51p.m.intheCityCouncil Chambers atHopkins CityHall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins. Mayor Gadd called themeeting toorder withCouncil Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson andHunke attending. Staff present included CityManager Mornson, Director ofPlanning andDevelopment Elverum, Assistant CityManager Lenz, CityAttorney Riggs, Public Works Director Stadler andCommunity Development Coordinator Youngquist. Administration CityAttorney Riggs gave anoverview ofmeeting protocol, common issues andwhat constitutes ameeting violation with theCouncil. There was discussion about text messaging andsocial media issues. TheCityAttorney advised thattheCouncil consult withstaffregarding adirected response. CityManager Mornson discussed theLeague ofMinnesota Cities social media policy. PublicWorks Public Works Director Stadler discussed thesnow emergency tagandtowing process. 46vehicles were towed during theDecember 30snow emergency. Mr.Stadler discussed theplowing system andthedifficulty ofplowing inareas ofhighdensity with many parked cars. Mr.Stadler explained theprocess ofposting high-density streets and cleaning curb tocurb. Mayor Gadd commented thatitisimportant tounderstand theprocess andbeeffective. General feedback from theCouncil wasthatPublic Works staffshould continue the snowplow process; provide tagging andtowing intheareas where theymake themost impact andleave high-density areas tobeposted andplowed curb tocurb later. City Manager Mornson commented thattheCityreceives more compliments than complaints about snow plowing. CommunityDevelopment CityofMinnetonkapropertyupdate Director ofPlanning andDevelopment Elverum discussed theCity ofMinnetonka’s proposal ofa $ 74,000 one-timepayment forannexation ofproperty onShady Oak Road. Ms. Elverum discussed theproposed Minnetonka development, property access, potential long-term impact totheparcel andpastannexation discussions withtheCityof Minnetonka. There wasCouncil discussion regarding thepayment proposal, resident perception of thehousing development andpotential taximpact. Council Member Halverson asked about adriveway easement tohelp potential redevelopment. Ms.Elverum commented thataneasement agreement would bebetween theproperty owners. Council Member Hunke commented thatthedevelopment would improve thearea. Council Member Beck discussed thepublic perception regarding theproject. There wasCouncil discussion about neighborhood concerns andpotential toshiftthedevelopment. City ofMinnetonka staff would beinvited todiscuss theproposal further atthenext Work Session. Staff would convey thattheCityCouncil isnothappy withtheoffer and have additional questions. ArtspaceUpdate Ms. Elverum discussed thebackground ofArtspace, aproposal tostrengthen Hopkins asanartscommunity, provide long-term affordability andbring inabroad base of residents. Ms. Elverum discussed potential locations fortheproject andreasons why Lot #800, non-revenue producing underutilized lot,isbeing considered asasite. Ms. Elverum discussed thecommunity engagement process, public feedback anddiffering opinions. Mayor Gadd asked what werethepublic concerns. Ms. Elverum commented thatheight, density andparking were thebigissue. Council Member Beck commented thatsome attendees atthefirstsession wanted direct questions answered. Ms.Elverum commented that themeeting wasintended fordevelopment concepts andideas. Ms. Elverum commented that staff would bediscussing thefuture ofparking andwould continue tomonitor parking asdevelopment opportunities happen. Ms. Elverum discussed theCity’s roleinassisting development and generating themost taxbase. There wasCouncil discussion about asiteappraisal, what istheproject worth tothe CityofHopkins andtohave broader discussions about potential redevelopment properties. Council Member Brausen discussed public perception. Ms. Elverum discussed thecommunity comments, commenting thatstaffisresponding toconcerns andgave anoverview oftheschedule tostayontrack. Council Member Brausen discussed theimportance ofcommunication, open discussion andwould liketoreview thehistory oftheproject. Arepresentative from Artspace discussed producing information from Artspace properties around thecountry, keeping testimonials inthe forefront andsharing information how projects impact surrounding neighborhoods. General feedback from theCityCouncil wastohave more discussion and thatthedata andthesiteselection process beintheforefront todispel misinformation. Council appreciated allthecommunity engagement, asitisimportant tolisten tothe neighborhoods. CityManager Mornson asked about thegrant timeline. Ms. Youngquist commented that tostayonschedule theitemwould need tobeontheagenda thefirstmeeting inMarch. Staff willcontinue todiscuss andkeep theCouncil updated. CommunityDevelopmentUpdates Planning andZoning Commission discussed massage businesses and electronic signage. TheCommission wassplitonthedecision regarding massage businesses and supportive ofrevisiting regulations forelectronic signage. Staff would continue to research andprovide recommendations. CityCouncil Council Member Halverson commented thataresident’ssnow plowing complaint hasbeen resolved. Council Member Brausen asked about theMinnehaha Creek Watershed District meeting. CityManager Mornson commented thatafuture meeting would be scheduled. Council Member Beck asked about theoutside walkway railing. Staff will investigate. Mayor Gadd commented onthenewly appointed Metropolitan Council Chairperson. Mayor Gadd discussed Tobacco 21.Alllicense holders would beinformed regarding anordinance change. Mayor Gadd isparticipating inaKSTP interview regarding theWorld’sLargest Raspberry. Discussion oftheLeague ofMinnesota Cities elected officials conference. Administration CityManager Mornson gave thefollowing updates: Council willreview theStateoftheCityscript onJanuary 21.TheState ofCityisscheduled forJanuary 30. Presidential primary balloting begins onJanuary 17. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCityCouncil andupon amotion by Brausen, seconded byHunke, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at9:59p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, CityClerk HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS JANUARY14,2020 CALLTOORDER Pursuant toduecallandnotice thereof aregular work session oftheHopkins City Council washeld onTuesday, January 14at6:30p.m.intheRaspberry Room atCity Hall, 10101st Street South. Mayor Gadd called themeeting toorder withCouncil Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson andHunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Assistant CityManager Lenz, CityClerk Domeier, Director ofPlanning andEconomic Development Elverum andCommunity Development Coordinator Youngquist. MINNETONKAANNEXATION Joining theCityCouncil andstaffforthisdiscussion were City ofMinnetonka staff members Geralyn Barone, CityManager andJulie Wischnack, Community Development Director. Mayor Gadd summarized theproject information and proposed annexation plan asprovided intheCouncil packet. Ms. Barone thanked theCityCouncil fortheopportunity tomeet. Ms.Wischnack provided additional background ontheproject. Sheprovided information onthe proposed total payment toHopkins fortheproposed annexation/detachment. Ms. Barone added thatanypayment would need tobebrought toMinnetonka CityCouncil aswell. She stated thatMinnetonka would cover thecosts associated with the annexation legal costs. Discussion ensued regarding theproperty boundaries, setbacks, grading, anddesign issues. Ms. Wischnack didtalkabout theimplications moving thebuilding north withthe sewer linelocation. Council Member Brausen wasconcerned about Hopkins ending up withauseable lot. Hewasalsoconcerned about thepayment project stopping atthe year 2026. Ms. Wischnack talked about thephase inandphase outoftaxrevenue noting thatfive years isatypical outlook period. Mayor Gadd commented about previous land swaps withother cities. Healso wanted toprotect options for redevelopment inthearea. Council Member Beck commented ontheproposed building roofline. Ms. Wischnack talked about therooflines andaesthetics oftheproject. Council Member Hunke wanted tomake surethatifthestripmallwasredeveloped thatwecould have amixed use development getting access fromthenewroad. Ms. Wischnack willcheck onthatissue forfuture redevelopment. AllCouncil Members wanted toensure reuse oftheroad was included intheproject and thattheCitywasleftwithadesirable project. Council Member Brausen alsowanted toensure theCitywasreceiving thebestoptions forthe development. Ms. Wischnack summarized thatMinnetonka willexplore moving thebuilding alittle more north, explain the5/7 years onoutlook, making sure ability oncross parking for future redevelopment, andchanging thecurve tostraight lineatintersection. They will HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS JANUARY14,2020 beintouch soon byfollowing upwithMs. Elverum andCityManager Mornson. Mr. Mornson added thatMinnetonka islooking foradecision soon. COMMUNITYHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTCORPORATION (CHDC)PLANS Joining theCityCouncil andstaffforthisdiscussion were DanWalsh, Vice President of CHDC andRachel Peterson withHess, Roise andCompany. Director ofPlanning and Economic Development Elverum provided abrief summary oftheproposed planand development atRaspberry Ridge asprovided intheCouncil packet. Mr.Walsh provided anoverview oftheproject forRaspberry Ridge Renovation and Hopkins Village IINew Construction. Herequested toaddtheActivity Center tothe National Register ofHistoric Places conditioned upon staffreview ofthefinalapplication tothestate review board. Hetalked about thefiveyear recapture period thatwould be associated with theHopkins Activity Center. Assistant Manager Lenz further clarified thechange ofuseasacommunity useandthere were noimplications should the historical society leave their space. Sheadded thatnoexterior changes areproposed other than anewroof forthecenter. Mr.Walsh talked about thebenefits oftheproject including theoptions forgrants and legacy funds. Hewould liketoproceed with thenational register application andasked forCityapproval. Discussion was heldregarding thedesignation andthearchitectural components, grant options, potential foradding security cameras, historic taxcredits, andfinancing fortheproject. Ms. Elverum talked about theaffordable housing component oftheproject. Ms. Lenz asked Mr.Walsh totalkabout therenovation effect oncurrent residents. Heprovided anoverview ontherenovation activities forresidents, interior andexterior. Council Member Brausen andMayor Gadd were concerned about renovating units withtenants inplace. Mr.Walsh reviewed thecritical path schedule including concept review, financing, and landuse approvals. Healsoshared theproposed conceptual plans noting designs were verypreliminary. CityCouncil supported thecurrent location ofthecommunity room. Discussion washeld about theproposed parking andtheneed foraparking study. Council Member Brausen wasconcerned about parking thatwould affect the area residents. Herequested theproject come totheCityCouncil forconcept review before itgoes tothePlanning Commission. Heshared concerns about thefinancing, renovations andparking. Ms. Elverum provided information about theconduit financing policy. She added that thePolice Department isaware oftheproject. Thisproject fillsinagaponMainstreet andthere areunique opportunities forintergenerational connections. Council Member Brausen also requested theCitytolookatthedensity down 6thth and7 Avenue, landscaping around theproject andsnow plow operation implications. He would likeanother conversation about these items before itgoes toPlanning HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS JANUARY14,2020 Commission. Mayor Gadd questioned thenext steps fortheCityregarding theNational Historic Designation. Ms. Elverum stated there willbeanagreement brought back to theCityCouncil. Mr.Walsh anticipated theagreement would beready inspring or summer. REVIEWOFLEGISLATIVEPOLICY5-JMOBILEFOODUNITPOLICY CityClerk Domeier andAssistant CityManager Lenz provided theproposed changes of thepolicy asoutlined intheCouncil packet. Discussion washeldabout theproposed changes. Mayor Gadd thanked staffforlooking atthepolicy. Itisanticipated thisitem willbeontheFebruary 4,2020 Consent Agenda. OTHER CityManager Mornson provided information ontheproposed January 21CityCouncil Meeting Agenda. After themeeting, Council willreview andpractice theState ofthe Cityscript. Healsoshared theupcoming calendar ofevents and potential meeting conflicts. Assistant CityManager Lenz provided anupdate ontheBoard andCommission recruitment timeline andattendance policy. More information tobepresented atan upcoming meeting. Mayor Gadd talked about themeeting process forJanuary 21. Attendees would fillout aform toprovide comment. Notallquestions maybeanswered onthespotthiswould ensure wehave awaytofollow upwithparticipants. Thethree minute timelimitwillbe imposed. Council Member Brausen provided histhoughts ontheMinnetonka annexation. He wants toensure it’s thebestoption moving forward. Ms. Elverum suggested doing a land swap fortheSubway property. Shecould obtain additional feedback from the Police Department ontheproperty andlook atany taximplications. Council Member Brausen provided information onameeting withJillMiller from Projects inPerson regrading liquor licensing. Ms. Lenz provided information onthe liquor license conversation around social businesses. Ms. Domeier clarified some ofthe liquor license requirements that areincluded instate statute. Staff supports theuse the issue hasbeen determining afewfortheproposed use thatisequitable foralllicense holders. Council Member Beck provided histhoughts ontheMinnetonka annexation noting he was finewith thegasstation. Hestated hesupports accessory dwelling units. Council Member Brausen concurred. Council Member Hunke provided histhoughts ontheMinnetonka annexation noting he wassupportive oftheSubway sitebecause ofpotential development. Hehasmetwith HOPKINSCITYCOUNCIL WORKSESSIONPROCEEDINGS JANUARY14,2020 residents regarding theArtspace project. Access Hopkins ismeeting tomorrow night at Pizza Luceat6:30p.m. Council Member Halverson provided herthoughts ontheMinnetonka annexation noting thecashoffer seemed lowbutcould support theSubway project. Sheisopen to options. Discussion was held regarding theArtspace project including meetings, outreach and concept plans. Ms.Elverum was hoping tohave concept plans inFebruary. City Manager Mornson expressed concerns about Open Meeting Lawandthework staffhas done todate. Mayor Gadd provided histhoughts ontheMinnetonka annexation noting hewas undecided onthecash option payment ortheSubway parcel butknew hedidn’twant thegasstation. Mayor Gadd mentioned hewould notbeabletoattend theHopkins Superintendent meeting being held nextweek. Ifanother member wants toattend hisplace, please contact Mr.Mornson. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business tocome before theCityCouncil andupon amotion by Brausen, second byHunke, themeeting wasunanimously adjourned at8:59p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, CityClerk ATTEST: Jason Gadd, Mayor AmyDomeier, City Clerk CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk Copy: Mike Mornson , City Manager Date: January 21, 2020 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-1145 Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt Ordinance 2019-1145 for second reading. There have been no changes to the ordinance since the first reading held on January 7, 2020. Attachments: Ordinance 2020-1145 CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2020-1145 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RECODIFICATION OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE I. Authority. Minnesota Statutes, sections 415.02, 415.021, and 599.13 (collectively the “ Act”) and the Hopkins City Charter, section 3.03 authorize the City of Hopkins (the “ City”) to adopt and codify ordinances. The Act also provides that any ordinance included in a new city code, but not previously published, is sufficiently published if a substantial quantity of the code is printed for general distribution to the public. ARTICLE II. Background. At the direction of the Hopkins City Council, City staff and consultants undertook an extensive process to review and update the Hopkins City Code with the understanding that once all the amendments were finalized, they would be incorporated into a new code book, which would be reformatted and readopted as a single unified Hopkins City Code. The purpose of the recodification is not to implement substantive revisions to local laws and policies, but rather to remove outdated and unnecessary code language, reformat the code, update staff titles, and modernize the code to conform to current City practices and state law, as necessary. The updated code has been prepared and it is the intent of this Ordinance to adopt the recodification, which is entitled The Hopkins City Code ( the “ Code”). No amendments to the City’s current zoning ordinance are incorporated into the Code. A complete copy of the Code was presented to the City Council and the public together with this Ordinance and is further on file with the City Clerk and available on the City’s website. ARTICLE III. Adoption. Pursuant to the City’s authority contained in the Act and in the Hopkins City Charter, the Code is hereby adopted. ARTICLE IV. Copies. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to prepare sufficient copies of the Code for use by the City Council and City staff and for general distribution to the public in accordance with City policies regarding the distribution and availability of City documents. The City Clerk shall also keep an official copy of the Code in the office of the City Clerk and ensure that a copy is available through the City’s website. ARTICLE V. Effect. The Code shall be controlling and shall supersede and replace previously adopted ordinances pertaining to the same subjects contained within the Code, which are hereby repealed as of the effective date of this Ordinance. Such repeal shall not affect: ( i) any offense committed or penalty incurred under the previous code; ( ii) any rights vested prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; or (iii) the provisions of ordinances levying taxes, appropriating money, annexing or detaching territory, establishing franchises, granting special rights to certain persons, authorizing public improvements, authorizing the issuance of bonds or borrowing of money, authorizing the purchase or sale of real or personal property, granting or accepting easements, plat or dedication of land to public use; or vacating or setting the boundaries of streets or other public places. Furthermore, nothing in this Ordinance or the Code is to be construed to modify, abrogate or abridge: ( i) the rights, duties, liabilities, privileges or immunities of the City; (ii) the qualifications or terms of office of City officers as they existed prior to adoption; or (iii) any special ordinance or franchise not embodied in the Code. The Code is declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as provided by Minnesota Statutes by the courts of the State of Minnesota. ARTICLE VI. General Penalty. Unless another penalty is expressly provided in the Code, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of the Code or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof shall be punished by a fine up to the maximum permitted or required by law. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall continue or occur shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty provided herein, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any Code section, whether or not such penalty is reenacted in the amendatory ordinance. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the City Council may pursue other remedies, including without limitation, abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief and revocation of licenses or permits. ARTICLE VII. Amendments. Additions or Amendments to the Code when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the City Council to make the same part of the Code shall be deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Hopkins City Code includes such additions and amendments. ARTICLE VIII. Corrections. Given the size of this project and numerous amendments made as part of the Code, the City Council recognizes the Code may contain certain errors, such as cross-references to changes subsections, typographical errors, and other non-substantive matters that may be discovered once the Code is placed in use. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to work with the City Attorney, as necessary, to make any non-substantive corrections to the Code as may be needed upon discovery. Such corrected provisions shall be incorporated in and made part of the official Hopkins City Code without further action by the City Council. ARTICLE IX. Summary Publication. In accordance with Hopkins City Charter, section 3.03 and Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, the City Council determines that publication of the title and a summary of this Ordinance would clearly inform the public of its intent and effect, and so City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On January 21, 2020, the Hopkins City Council adopted Ordinance 2020-1145 which adopted a recodification of the City’s ordinances. City staff and consultants undertook an extensive process to review and update the Hopkins City Code so that the City’s ordinances could be incorporated into a new code book, which was reformatted as a single unified Hopkins City Code. The purpose of the recodification was not to implement substantive revisions to local laws and policies, but rather to remove outdated and unnecessary code language, reformat the code, update staff titles, and modernize the code to conform to current City practices and state law, as necessary. Prior to adoption, a complete copy of the new Hopkins City Code was presented to the City Council and the public and was further on file with the City Clerk and made available for viewing on the City’s website. Printed copies of the new Hopkins City Code, as adopted by Ordinance 2020-_____, are available for inspection and general distribution to the public during regular business hours at Hopkins City Hall. It can also be viewed online through the City’s website, www.hopkinsmn.com. ARTICLE X. Effective Date. This Ordinance and the Code, as presented to the City Council and the public and made available for inspection in accordance with law, shall be effective upon publication of a summary ( the “ Effective Date”). Ordinances adopted after the Effective Date that amend or refer to the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of said Code. First Reading: January 7, 2020 Second Reading: January 21, 2020 Date of Publication: January 30, 2020 Date Ordinance Takes Effect: January 30, 2020 BY THE CITY COUNCIL Jason Gadd, Mayor ATTEST: Amy Domeier, City Clerk

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