IV.1. Minutes of the March 16, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 16, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Monday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1st Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Member Beck, Brausen,
Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City
Clerk Domeier, City Attorney Riggs, Director of Public Work Stadler, City Engineer
Stanley and Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Mayor Gadd opened the meeting by addressing the COVID-19 outbreak. He also
provided information on meeting etiquette to ensure the safety of those in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the March 4, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Adopt Assessment Roll – 2020-2021 Street and Utility Improvements, City
Project 2019-10; Klingbeil
Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil summarized the information provided in Council
Report 2020-017. Mr. Klingbeil requested that the City Council strike parcels
2011721340001 and 2911721210002 related to the Minneapolis Park Board
Assessment. A separate assessment hearing will be held for the parcels.
Nick Amatuccio provided a brief presentation on the project. Council Member Halverson
inquired about the most recent neighborhood meeting. Mr. Amatuccio provided a recap
of the meeting. Mr. Klingbeil stated per statute residents have 30-days to appeal the
assessment from tonight with the City Clerk or Mayor and file with the district court.
Mayor Gadd opened the Public Hearing. No residents provided comment.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke
Nays: Beck. Motion carried.
The public hearing was closed.
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Motion by Hunke. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2020-011, Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll,
2020-2021 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 2019-10 as amended.
Ayes: Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke
Nays: None. Abstain: Beck. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Accept Bids and Award of Contract – 2020-2021 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 2019-10
Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil summarized actions required for the item.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2020-012 Accepting Bid, 2020-2021 Street and
Utility Improvements, City Project 2019-010.
Discussion was held regarding the bid results.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2020-013 Awarding Contract, 2020-2021 Street and
Utility Improvements, City Project 2019-010.
Council Member Beck had concerns with public comment and awarding contract of this
size with the current pandemic. Council Member Brausen questioned the risk to the
City to delay. Mr. Klingbeil stated waiting on the project would compromise the
schedule and lead to a greater risk with financial implications.
Ayes: Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke
Nays: Beck. Motion carried.
VII.2. Resolution Enacted Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 12.29
Extending the Period of Mayor-Declared Local Emergency
City Manager Mornson, Assistant Fire Chief Wenshau, Police Chief Johnson and Public
Works Director Stadler provided an update on the City’s COVID-19 planning and
preparation.
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City Attorney Riggs provided guidance on the current COVID-19 outbreak impact to
local government. He provided information about declaring a local emergency. Mayor
Gadd declared the emergency at 7:45 p.m.
Motion by Beck. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt a Resolution Enacted Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section
12.29 Extending the Period of Mayor-Declared Local Emergency.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next City Council work session is scheduled for April 6 and their regular meeting is
April 7, 2020. The meetings may be canceled or held by electronic means.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by,
second by, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk