06-20-2017 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 20, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:01 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,
and Gadd attending. Council Member Campbell was absent. Staff present inciuded City
Manager Mornson, Community Development Director Beekman, Finance Director
Bishop, City Clerk Domeier, Planning and Development Director Elverum, Finance
Director Harkess, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, Public Works
Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION
Ifl.1. Raspberry Festival Presentation
Lou Jean Gleason discussed the highlights of the 83�d Hopkins Raspberry Festival, July
8-16. The new kick-off event this year is the Running of the Bulls followed by many
great events throughout the week. Ms. Gleason invited the community to join in the
celebration of Hopkins. Mayor Cummings thanked the Raspberry Festival committee for
all their time and hard work.
111.2. Presentation from the Auditors
In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were Dennis Hoogeveen,
Principal and John Lorenzini, Manager of the audit firm CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC. Mr.
Hoogeveen thanked the Hopkins finance team for all their work. Mr. Hoogeveen gave
an overview of the audit results, financial statement, legal compliance findings and
Government Accounting Standards emerging issues. Mr. Hoogeveen commented that
the City of Hopkins had a clean audit report. Mr. Lorenzini discussed the highlights of
the financial results and general fund revenues and expenditures. Finance Director
Harkess discussed the audit timetable. Mayor Cummings thanked the Finance
Department and Auditors for the audit report.
111.3. Recognition of Finance Director Christine Harkess; (Memo)
City Manager Mornson recognized Finance Director Harkess for her 13 years of service
to the City of Hopkins. Mr. Mornson discussed the highlights of Ms. Harkess' career and
commented on her excellent customer service and great asset to the City of Hopkins.
City Manager Mornson announced that her peers nominated Ms. Harkess as the
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quarterly employee award winner. Ms. Stacy Kvilvang, Ehlers Inc. presented Ms.
Harkess with a plaque for her service to the City of Hopkins. The City Council thanked
and congratulated Ms. Harkess on her retirement and for her years of service. Ms.
Harkess commented that it has been a privilege to work for the City of Hopkins and
thanked the City Council, staff and her team members for their support.
CONSENT AGENDA
Community Development Director Beekman discussed the Business District Initiative, a
grant program to support the downtown area.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 6, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the June 6, 2017 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the June 12, 2017 Work Session Proceedings
4. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing
Co.; (CR2017-065)
5. Approval of Temporary Liquor Licenses for Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221;
(CR2017-076)
6. Business District Initiative Grant Agreement with Hennepin County; (CR2017-
084)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbeil.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses for
Blazin' Wings Inc. dba B-Dubs Express; (CR2017-078)
City Clerk Domeier discussed the staff report regarding the Liquor License application.
Ms. Domeier gave an overview of the restaurant location and application approval
process. The Police Department has reviewed the application and found no issues. The
liquor license holder will be required to attend alcohol control training and be subject to
alcohol compliance checks. Staff is recommending approval of the application. The
General Manager of B-Dubs Express came forward and discussed the new restaurant
format.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion that Council Adopt grant an On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor
Licenses to Blazin Wings, Inc. dba B-Dubs Express by adopting Resolution
2017-042 a resolution Approving an On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor
Licenses to Blazin Wings, Inc. dba B-Dubs Express.
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Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
V11.2. Award the Sale of $11,795,000 G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series
2017A;(CR2017-081)
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Ms. Stacy Kvilvang,
Ehlers, Inc. Finance Director Harkess and Ms. Kvilvang discussed the rating report, bids
and bond sales. The bond sales finance the planned street reconstruction, Burnes Park
and utility improvement projects.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion that Council Adopt Resolution No. 2017-045 awarding the sale of
General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2017A, in the original
aggregate principal amount of $11,795,000; fixing their form and specifications;
directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment.
Ayes: Haiverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. Award the Sale of $3,170,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 20176;
(CR2017-082)
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion that Council Approve Adopt resolution No. 2017-046 awarding the sale of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017B, in the original aggregate principal
amount of $ 3,170, 000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their
execution and delivery; and providing for their payment.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII. 4. Call for Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Abatement; (CR2017-083)
Finance Director Bishop discussed the staff report. The Tax Abatement Bonds
guarantee a portion of the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association loan and finance a
portion of the Pavilion upgrade project. Mr. Bishop discussed the loan amount, project
funding and commented that the Public Hearing would be on the July 31 City Council
agenda.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd.
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Motion that Council Approve Resolution 2017-047 Calling for a Public Hearing
on a Proposed Tax Abatement.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.5. Joint Powers Agreement 2018 Street and Utility Improvements; (CR2017-
079)
City Engineer Stanley discussed the 2018 Street and Utility Improvements. Mr. Stanley
gave an overview of the project area, proposed improvements, funding and project
partnership with City of St. Louis Park. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
There was Council discussion regarding the collaborative agreement. Mr. Stanley
commented that the agreement was similar to other joint powers with adjacent cities.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion that Council Approve Resolution 2017- 043 approving Joint Powers
Agreement with the City of St. Louis Park; 2018 Street and Utility Improvements,
City Project 2017- 10.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.6. Order Feasibility Report 2018 Street and Utility Improvements; (CR2017-080)
City Engineer Stanley discussed the project feasibility report, proposed area and
improvements. Mr. Stanley commented that the project would be full reconstruction of
the streets and utilities. Mr. Stanley discussed the project timetable, costs, funding and
tentative schedule. There was Council discussion regarding the neighborhood outreach.
Mr. Stanley commented that the proposed construction project received a positive
reception by the neighborhood.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion that Council approve Resolution 2017-044 ordering the preparation of a
feasibility report for the 2018 Street and Utility Improvements and authorizing
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to
prepare the report.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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VII.7. Friendly Store Fronts Program; (CR2017-085)
Planning and Economic Development Intern Kurt Howard discussed the Friendly Store
Fronts Program to enhance downtown Hopkins. Mr. Howard reviewed the goals of
program, cost and funding. The projects will be showcased at an Open Streets event on
Saturday, October 14. There was Council discussion about promotion of the program.
Mr. Howard commented that the City would promote and recruit businesses and involve
the Hopkins Business and Civic Association. Mayor Cummings commented that the
program demonstrates a continued investment in Hopkins.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd.
Motion that Council approve the Friendly Store Fronts Contract between the City
and the Musicant Group and authorize staff to make minor revisions to the
contract prior to signing.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd.
Absent: Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Hopkins Farmers Market at 16 9th Ave. S.: Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Hopkins Farmers Market East at Pizza Luce located at 210 Blake Road N.:
Tuesdays from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
. The 83rd Hopkins Raspberry Festival is July 8-16, 2017.
• The next regular City Council meeting is July 11.
• Police Chief Johnson will be recognized as an International Association of Chiefs of
Police 40 under 40 award winner.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:22 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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