IV.1. Minutes of the July 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street
South, Hopkins.
Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd
and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier,
Planning and Development Director Elverum, Fire Fighter Inspector Grniet, Finance Director
Harkess, Assistant City Manager Lenz, Fire Chief Specken and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Kuznia.
Motion
to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Donation of Fort Snelling Flag
Mr. Allan Johnson, Hopkins resident and representative of Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad
presented an American Flag and book to the City of Hopkins. On behalf of the Council, Mayor
Cummings thanked Mr. Johnson for the special gifts in honor and support of our veterans.
III.2. CenterPoint Energy Grant; Specken (Memo)
A representative from CenterPoint Energy presented the Fire Department with Community
Partnership Grant funds in the amount of $2,000.00 to purchase gas monitors. Mayor Cummings
and the Council thanked CenterPoint Energy for the grant funds and their investment in the
City’s infrastructure.
III.3. Second Quarter 2016 Financial and Investment Report; (Memo)
Finance Director Harkess reviewed the Second Quarter Financial and Investment Report with the
Council. Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the General Fund revenues & expenditures, overview
of the 2016 year-to-date grants received totaling $410,737, the Special Revenue Fund revenues,
expenditures & financial position, an overview of the Enterprise Fund revenues & expenditures
and the cash & investment balance & earnings as of June 30, 2016. Ms. Harkess reviewed
upcoming projects including updating the Utility Rate Study, 2017 budget review & approval
process, Financial Management Plan update and annual auditors report to be presented at the first
City Council meeting in August.
CONSENT AGENDA
MotionSecond
by Kuznia. by Halverson.
Motion
to Approve the Consent Agenda.
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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 12, 2016
2.Minutes of the June 21, 2016 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting
Proceedings
3.Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the August 9, 2016 Primary Election;
(CR2016-071)
4.Ratify Checks issued in June 2016; (Memo)
5.Approve Fifth Amendment to Site Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless
PCS; (CR2016-072)
6.Second Reading: Ordinance 2016-1112 Amending Existing City Code Section 820,
Maintenance of Vegetation; (CR2016-071)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Approve Engineering Services Agreement – Lift Station No. 7 Rehabilitation;
(CR2016-073)
Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the Lift Station No. 7 rehabilitation
engineering agreement. Mr. Stadler explained that Lift Station No. 7 is 40 years old and is the
largest station, which is located in Valley Park. The project is needed due to the aging and design
of the facility. The new station will be a reliable, safer, easier to maintain facility. Council asked
about the engineering firm. Mr. Stadler explained that AE2S, Inc. specializes in
treatment plants.
MotionSecond
by Gadd. by Campbell.
Motion
to Approve an engineering services agreement with AE2S, Inc. for the
rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lift station no. 7 and authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement in the amount of $70,088.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hopkins Raspberry Festival through July 17: More info at www.raspberrycapital.com
Hopkins Summerfest on Thursdays through August 18: More info at ww.hopkinsbiz.com
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 2 – Register your party online or by calling 952-548-
6407
The regular City Council Meeting for July 26, 2016 has been cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Kuznia,
second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 12, 2016
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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Molly Cummings, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk