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2017-035 Calling a Public Hearing Relating to the Adoption of a Street Reconstruction PlanCITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2017-035 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND THE ISSUANCE OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS THEREUNDER Section l. Back rg ound. 1.01. The City of Hopkins, Minnesota (the "City"), is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.58, subdivision 3b (the "AcP'), to prepare a plan for reconstruction of streets in the City over the next five years, including a description of the affected streets and estimated costs (the "Plan"), and to issue general obligation bonds to finance the cost of street reconstruction activities described in the Plan. 1.02. Under the Act, the CiTy is required to hold a public hearing regarding the Plan and issuanee of [he bonds. 1.03. The City Council has de[ermined to prepare a Plan for the City and to issue general obligation bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 (the 'Bonds") to finance certain s[reet reconstruction activities in the Ciry. Section 2. Plan Authorized; Hearine Scheduled. 2.01. The City hereby authorizes its staff and consultants to prepare a Plan for reconstruction of City streets, or any portion thereof designated by the City Manager, and to place a copy of the Plan on file with the City Manager by no later than the date of publication of the hearing notice. 2.02. The City Counci] will hold a public hearing regarding the Plan and issuance of the Bonds on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at approximately 7:00 P.M. at City Hall. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice subs[an[ially in the form attached hereto as EXHIBiT A in the official newspaper of [he City at least l0 days but not more than 28 days prior to the date of tl�e hearing. 2.03. City staff and consultan[s are authorized to take all other actions needed to bring the Plan and issuance of the Bonds before the City Council. Approved by thc City Council of the Ciry of Hopkins, Minnesota this 18th day of April, 2017. ✓d��11,� C�� Molly mmings, Mayor ATTEST: � ,� !.1;�% �;(;1-� �.�i'� Amy Domeier, City Clerk 497901v2 JAE HPI10-97 EXHIBIT A FORM OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HOPKINS COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A STREET RECON5TRUCTION PLAN AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS THEREUNDER NOTICE IS HEREBY GNEN that the City Council of the Ciry of Hopkins, Minr�esota (the "City"), will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at or after 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, ]O10 First Street South in the City, relating to a proposal conceming: (1) the adoption of a five-year street reconstruction plan (the "Plan"); and (2) the issuance of general obligation street reconstruction bonds (the "Bonds") to finance the reconstruction of certain streets in the City, alI pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.58, subdivision 3b. The Bonds will be issued in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000. A draft copy of the Plan is on file with the City Clerk and is available for public inspection at City Hall during regular business hours. If a pe[ition requesting a vote on the issuance of the Bonds, signed by voters equal to five percent of the votes cast in the last City general election, is 61ed with the City Clerk withi� 30 days afrer the public hearing, the Ciry may issue the Bonds only after obtaining approval of a majority of voters voting on the question at an election. At the time and place fixed for Ihe public hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity [o express Iheir views wi[h respect to the proposal. In addition, interested persons may direct any questions or file written comments respecting the proposal with the City Clerk, at or prior to said public hearing. Dated: April 27, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA /s/ Amy Domeier City Clerk City of Hopkins, Minnesota 497901 v2 JAE HPI I0-97 A_ �