City Council
Regular MeetingHopkins, MN · January 21, 2020
Minutes
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
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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.
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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
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Jason Gadd, AAayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Agenda
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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