05-02-2017 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 2, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hali,
1010 First Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Cummings called the meeting to orderwith Council Members Kuznia, Halverson,
Gadd and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Planning
and Development Director Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works
Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION
111.1. Proclamation Declaring May as Bike Month in the City of Hopkins; (Memo)
Planning and Development Director Elverum gave an overview of National Bike Month
and the benefits of bicycling. Ms. Elverum discussed the City of Hopkins projects that
promote bicycling and raises the profile of biking in the community including the g�n
Avenue cycle track, The Moline bike facility and exploration of a possible cycle track on
17�' Avenue. The Hopkins Police Department will host the 3`d Annual Kick Off to
Summer Safety Event on Saturday, May 6th from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Hopkins Fire
Station. Visit the Hopkins Depot Coffee House during National Bike to Work Week, May
15-19 and residents can still sign up for the Step To It Challenge at www.steatoit.orq.
Mayor Cummings commented on the many bike groups and events available within the
Hopkins community.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring May as Bike Month in the City of
Hopkins.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the April 18, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 2, 2017
2. Minutes of the April 18, 2017 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Ratify Checks Issued in April 2017; (Memo)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Kick-Off to Summer Safety at Hopkins Fire Dept., 101-17 Ave. S., Saturday, May 6
from 10 a.m. to1 p.m.
• Step To It Challenge. May 1-28. Registration still open. www.Steptoit.orp.
. Hopkins Valley Park Clean Up Event at Valley Park, 7008 St. S., Sunday May 7 from
1 to 4 p.m.
• Let's Talk About Race Event at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7:
Monday, May 8 from 630 to 8 p.m.
• Mainstreet Day on Mainstreet, Hopkins: Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• May Day on Main Event at the Arts Center, 1111 Mainstreet: Saturday, May 6
beginning at 3 p.m. Visit www.hopkinsmn.com for more details.
• Homerun Derby at Maetzold Field, Saturday, May 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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