IV.1. Minutes of the November 17, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 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 Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier,
Planning and Development Director Elverum, Assistant City Manager Genellie, Finance Director
Harkess and Public Works Director Stadler.
I.1. Oath of Office for Katy Campbell
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to Katy Campbell as a newly elected member of
the City Council. Mayor Maxwell congratulated and welcomed Council Member Campbell.
ADOPT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Cummings.
Motion
to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Recognition of Debbie Sperling
Mayor Maxwell publically thanked Debbie Sperling, retiring as Executive Secretary, for her
years of service to the City of Hopkins. City Manager Mornson recognized Ms. Sperling for her
15 years of service to the City of Hopkins and presented her with a certificate. Ms. Sperling
thanked the Council and the City for their support.
III.2. Third Quarter 2015 Financial and Investment Report; (Memo)
Finance Director Harkess gave an overview of the 2015 Third Quarter Financial and Investment
Report. Ms. Harkess discussed the third quarter grants received totaling $141,848, General Fund
revenues & expenditures, Special Revenue Fund revenues & expenditures, financial position,
Enterprise revenues & expenditures, cash and investments and interest earnings. Ms. Harkess
explained that discussions at 2016 Council Work Sessions will include the Arts Center and the
utility rate study. The 2016 budget hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2015 at 7 pm.
There was Council discussion regarding the 2005B TIF Bond call for the Westbrooke Patio
Homes. Ms. Harkess explained that the housing improvement bonds assisted three housing
projects in Hopkins with significant capital needs and that the entire responsibility for repayment
was on the project homeowners. Ms. Harkess explained that the excess funds are returned to the
association for further improvements as required by the original documents. Assistant City
Manager Genellie explained that the associations must submit a list of improvements and
substantiate the expenditures.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
CONSENT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Cummings. by Halverson.
Motion
to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 2, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the November 2, 2015 Work Session following Regular Meeting
Proceedings
3. Minutes of the November 10, 2015 Special Meeting Proceedings
4. Minutes of the November 10, 2015 Work Session Proceedings
5. Schedule Public Hearing for the TIF District Establishment – Johnson Building Site;
(CR2015-142)
6. Approve Resolution 2015-090 Declaring the Official Intent of the City of Hopkins to
Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to be issued by the City;
(CR2015-141)
7. Second Reading for Ordinance 2015-1102; (Memo)
8. Approve Third Amendment to Site Lease Agreement between the City of Hopkins
and New Cingular Wireless PCS for modifications to their communications facilities
at the Blake Water Tower; (CR2015-143)
Ayes: Halverson, Cummings, Maxwell, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Old Fashioned Holiday in Hopkins: Saturday, November 28 – 2 to 5 p.m.
City Manager Mornson updated the Council on the demolition of the Johnson building.
Mayor Maxwell welcomed Council Member Campbell.
Mayor Maxwell wished the citizens of Hopkins a Happy Thanksgiving.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Cummings, second by Gadd, 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.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk