Hopkins public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved an amended TIF spending plan to include $1,250,000 in funding for the Enclave redevelopment at 1106 Mainstreet. Council also approved a liquor license for a new restaurant and held a first reading of an ordinance regarding reasonable accommodation fees.
- Approved amended TIF Spending Plan for Enclave redevelopment at 1106 Mainstreet (4-0)
- Approved on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for Cocina Nova LLC DBA K’Kinaco (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-1186 regarding Reasonable Accommodations and Fees (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Union Contract with Local 49 (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Insurance MOU with LELS #171 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from December 6, 2022 Special and Regular meetings (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included polling place designations and insurance renewals. The Council also recognized three winners of the 2022 Community Image Awards.
- Approved 2022 Community Image Awards for Bear Cave Brewing, the Mussmens, and Trellis Co. (Burnes Building)
- Approved Resolution Designating Polling Places
- Approved renewal of General Liability and Property Insurance
- Ratified checks issued in November 2022
- Approved minutes from November 14 and November 30, 2022 meetings
City Council
The City Council heard an appeal regarding a request to allow nine occupants to live at 101 Oakwood Road as a sober living facility. The Council voted to uphold the staff's previous denial of the request.
- Upheld denial of reasonable accommodation request for 101 Oakwood Road (5-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted Resolution 2022-081, which approves the 2023 General and Special Revenue Fund budgets and the 2023 tax levies. The approved general fund spending is $17,188,440 with a total tax levy of $18,766,224. An HRA/EDA levy of $451,531 was also approved.
- Adopted agenda (4-0)
- Closed public hearing on 2023 budget and levies (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-081 for 2023 Tax Levy, HRA Levy, and General and Special Revenue Fund budgets (4-0)
Park Board
The Park Board reviewed an update from Confluence staff regarding the parks system master plan, including community engagement and growth areas. The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 24, 2022, minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Adopted the agenda (All Ayes)
- Approved October 24, 2022, Park Board minutes (All Ayes)
City Council
The City Council approved the spending of $2,018,224 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including allocations for the Art Center deficit and marketing. The Council also approved a resolution supporting transit-oriented development funding for the Vista 44 Project.
- Authorized spending of $2,018,224 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (5-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Funding for the Vista 44 Project (5-0)
- Approved ordinance vacating easements over Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Hopkins Commerce Center Addition (The Hallon) (5-0)
- Proclaimed Saturday, November 26 as Small Business Saturday and Holiday in Hopkins
- Approved November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
- Set Special Meeting for December 6, 2022 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 513 7th Ave S and authorized 2023 street and utility improvements. The council also advanced an ordinance to vacate easements at the Hopkins Commerce Center Addition and approved several utility and parking rate changes.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 513 7th Ave S (3-1)
- Approved 2023 Street and Utility Improvements and bond reimbursement (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-1185 to vacate easements at Hopkins Commerce Center Addition (4-0)
- Approved 2023 rates for water, sanitary sewer, refuse, recycling, and parking (4-0)
- Approved special assessments for diseased tree removal and exterior building repairs (4-0)
- Approved On-Sale on Public Premise Liquor License for Cream and Amber (4-0)
- Ratified checks issued in October 2022 (4-0)
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the October 4 meeting minutes and disbursements through October 25. The board also authorized the renewal of general liability and property insurance.
- Approved October 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved disbursements through October 25, 2022
- Approved renewal of General Liability and Property Insurance (HRA2022-10)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 513 7th Avenue South. The commission also conducted concept plan reviews for two multi-family housing developments, which required no formal action.
- Recommended City Council approve Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 513 7th Avenue South (All-0)
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (All-0)
- Adopted agenda as presented (All-0)
Park Board
The Park Board approved the 2023 work plan and annual calendar, which will be reviewed by the City Council on November 9. Members also drew park names to reassign park area assignments among themselves. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 work plan and annual calendar for City Council review (unanimous)
- Reassigned park area responsibilities by drawing names from a hat