IV.2. Minutes of the December 16, 2014 Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 16, 2014
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on December 16, 2014 in the Council Chambers
of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Cummings, Gadd, Halverson
and Youakim. Also present were staff members Elverum, Genellie, Harkess, Domeier and Stadler.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
II. ADOPT AGENDA
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt the
Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
Transfer of Cable System from Comcast to Midwest Cable
Mr. Genellie, Assistant City Manager, gave an overview of the purpose of the public hearing to consider
the application for the transfer of the cable system from Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. to Midwest Cable,
Inc. The Southwest Suburban Cable Commission (SWSCC) met on December 3, 2014 and the
Commission made a recommendation to approve the proposed transfer. Each city must separately approve
the transfer.
Brian Grogan, staff attorney to the SWSCC, gave an overview of the Comcast merger with Time Warner
Cable and subsequent agreement with Charter Communications. Mr. Grogan explained that Midwest
Cable, Inc., a newly formed, publically held company, would serve the City of Hopkins.
Mr. Grogan gave an overview of the Midwest Cable management team, local operations, structure after
the merger and timeline. Mr. Grogan discussed the impact on Hopkins cable subscribers. Hopkins
subscribers will be able to maintain current telephone numbers and equipment but email domain names
and billing will change.
There was Council discussion regarding the timeline for Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
approval and customer service obligations. Mr. Grogan commented that the FCC is scheduled to consider
the transfer in March 2015 and that customer service obligations are outlined in the contract.
Mayor Maxwell opened the public hearing at 7:27 pm. No residents came forward to address the Council.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to close the Public
Hearing. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd,
aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The public
hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to approve
Resolution 2014-082 approving the transfer of control of the cable television franchise from Comcast to
Midwest Cable. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member
Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 16, 2014
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Minutes of the December 2, 2014 Special Work Session
2. Approve Minutes of the December 2, 2014 Council Meeting
3. Approve Minutes of the December 2, 2014 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
4. Approve Minutes of the December 9, 2014 Work Session
5. Approval of the 2015 City Council Meeting Calendar (CR2014-109)
6. Approve an Amendment to the 2015-2019 CIP to Add a 2015 Project to Construct an Addition
to the Interlachen Park Warming House; (CR2014-142)
7. Second Reading: Amend Zoning Code- Vaping Establishments, Ordinance 2014-1083; (Memo)
8. Approval of the 2015-2016 PSO Contract; (CR2014-134)
9. Approval of 2015-2016 HMEA Contract; (CR2014-138)
10. Approval of Local 49ers Contract; (CR2014-139)
11. Approval of Resolution 2014-081, Establishing Wage and Benefit Increases for Non -Union
Employees; (CR2014-140)
Council thanked Mr. Genellie for work on the contract negotiations and commented that the 2015 City
Council Meeting Calendar is subject to change.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member
Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The
motion carried unanimously.
V. PRESENTATIONS
1. New Scoreboard Presentation by Bill Winter, President of Hopkins Youth Hockey
Representatives of the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association (HYHA) gave an overview of HYHA, the
partnership with the City of Hopkins and the Hopkins Pavilion and ways that HYHA gives back to the
community. HYHA presented Mayor Maxwell with a $6500.00 check for the new scoreboard at the
Hopkins Pavilion. Mayor Maxwell thanked the HYHA for their support of youth and the City of Hopkins.
2. Wilkus Presentation — Former Snyder Property
Mike Wilkus, Matt Wilkus and Lindsey Wilkus, new owners of the former Snyder property, gave an
overview of Wilkus Architects and building improvements. Mr. Wilkus explained that the company and
staff of 28 are excited to establish roots in Hopkins. The opening is scheduled for March 2015. Mayor
Maxwell welcomed Wilkus Architects to the City of Hopkins
3. Proclamation for Cheryl Youakim
Council Member Youakim was recognized for nine years of dedicated service to the Hopkins City
Council with a program highlighting her accomplishments and acknowledging her service. Mayor
Maxwell read the proclamation declaring January 6, 2015 as Cheryl Youakim Day.
Council thanked Council Member Youakim for her involvement in the Hopkins community. Council
Member Youakim thanked the citizens, fellow Council Members, city staff and her family for the
opportunity to serve the community.
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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 16, 2014
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Next Council Meeting is January 6, 2015.
2. State of the City is Thursday, January 29, 2015.
3. The City of Hopkins and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District received the Innovation Award for
Cottageville Park.
4. Mayor Maxwell wished everyone Happy Holidays.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were no comments.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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