IV.2. Minutes of the August 1, 2016 Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 1, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m. Council Members and staff present at
meeting included the following:
x Mayor Cummings x City Manager Mornson
x Council Member Kuznia x Asst. City Manager Lenz
x Council Member Halverson
x Council Member Gadd
x Council Member Campbell
The following updates were provided at the meeting:
City Council:
Council Member Campbell discussed a resident complaint regarding multiple vehicles
parked long-term on the street. Staff will follow up on the situation.
Council Member Campbell commented on the success of the Council Booth at the Hopkins
Farmers Market on Saturday.
Council Member Gadd gave an overview of upcoming SWLRT and Metro Cities
Transportation meetings.
There was Council discussion regarding adding “Ask your City Council” signage to the
Farmers Market booth. Assistant City Manager Lenz will follow up.
There was discussion regarding a request by a Farmers Market representative to have the city
subsidize Hennepin County licensing fees for the sampling event. Council was concerned
that subsidizing fees would set a precedent and that more details and time was needed to
explore the request. Council Member Kuznia will follow up with the Farmers Market.
Mayor Cummings and Council Member Gadd met with the Cody’s Dash committee
regarding ways to enhance future events. The discussion included ways to notify city
residents regarding the event and how to partner with area organizations to publicize the
event. Council asked about temporary no parking signs along the race route. Staff will
investigate.
Council Member Halverson commented that a vehicle has been parked behind St. Gabriel’s
church every night. Staff will investigate.
Council Member Kuznia commented that a damaged vehicle has been parked at Eisenhower
Elementary for 2 weeks. Staff will investigate.
Mayor Cummings thanked Council Member Kuznia for his idea regarding the City Council
booth at the Hopkins Farmers Market. Assistant City Manager Lenz will add the Farmers
Market booth information to the City’s social media sites.
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Mayor Cummings commented that there is a damaged vehicle at 8 Avenue and 2 Street.
Staff will investigate.
Mayor Cummings and Council Member Campbell will be attending a Work Session on water
on Wednesday, August 3 sponsored by the Watershed District and the University of
Minnesota.
Mayor Cummings will be attending the Tour de Trash trip on Wednesday, August 3.
Mayor Cummings discussed the schedule for City Manager Mornson’s employment review.
There was discussion regarding the National Night Out locations and events.
Administration
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City Manager Mornson commented that Hopkins resident Katie Johnson would be
participating in the upcoming Olympics. There was discussion regarding recognizing her
achievements at a future City Council meeting.
Hopkins Police Officer Johnson has been selected to be a counselor supporting officers
affected by shootings in the line of duty.
City Manager Mornson gave an overview of upcoming meetings and events.
Assistant City Manager Lenz gave an overview of the Park Board applications.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Gadd ,
seconded by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:01p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk