01-06-2015 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 6, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 7:14 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street
South, Hopkins.
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order with Council Members Halverson, Cummings, Gadd
and Council Appointee Kuznia attending. Staff present included City Manager Morrison,
Assistant City Manager Genellie, City Clerk Domeier, City Attorney Kozar, Planning and
Development Director Elverum and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
City Manager Mornson stated there were no proposed changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Halvereson. Second by Cummings.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER
111.1. Approve Resolution Declaring a City Council Vacancy
Mayor Maxwell provided a summary of the staff report and explained the vacancy was created
because of Cheryl Youakim's election to state office.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2015-001 a resolution declaring a vacancy in the Hopkins
City Council.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
111.2. Approve Resolution Appointing City Council Member
Mayor Maxwell provided a summary of the staff report and spoke to the appointment process.
Motion by Cummings. Second by Halverson.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2015-002, appointing Aaron Kuznia, to the City Council.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
111.3. Oath of Office for New Council Member
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Officer to Council Appointee Aaron Kuznia.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Maxwell questioned the option for posting publications online versus using an official
newspaper. City Clerk Domeier stated that the online publishing option has been pursued in past
years but not approved by the legislature. She did note that the LMC is pursuing the initiative
again this year and Council may see a request for a resolution of support at an upcoming
meeting.
Motion by Cummings. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2014 Special Meeting
2. Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2014 Council Meeting
3. Ratify the Checks for the Month of December, 2014; Harkess (Memo)
4. Approval of the Mayor Pro Tempore for the Year 2015; Morrison (CR 2014-108)
5. Designate the Official Newspaper for 2015; Domeier (CR 2015-001)
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
V.1. Move to Accept the Southwest Corridor Investment Framework
Planning and Economic Development Director Elverum provided a summary of the staff report.
With the motion, the Investment Framework will be acknowledged as a planning document that
will inform investments in the Blake, Downtown Hopkins and Shady Oak LRT Station areas.
Mayor Maxwell questioned the City's required obligations to the report. Ms. Elverum stated the
by accepting it the City would not be committed to anything specific. The document provides
guidance to different elements important to the City's planning process. No commitment has
been made to update the document. All five cities have accepted the document with no major
concerns.
Council Member Gadd acknowledged the amount of staff time towards the project. Council
Member Halverson questioned controlled intersections being added to Excelsior Boulevard. Ms.
Elverum stated that any improvements would need to be approved by any parties that have an
interest.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Cummings.
Motion to accept the Southwest Corridor Investment Framework.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Mornson provided information about the Blake High School renovation plans. He
also provided the City Council with the newly created Orientation Handbook. Mayor Maxwell
stated that the State of the City event will be held on Tuesday, January 29.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
ATTEST:
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Eugdire J. Nfrxwell, Mayor
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Amy Domeier, City Clerk