IV.1. Minutes of the September 5, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, September 5, 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,
Gadd and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance
Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Planning and
Economic Development Intern Howard, Public Works Director Stadler and City Engineer
Stanley.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Cummings commented that Consent Agenda Item IV.7. was amended. The
public assessment hearing date changed from October 3 to October 17.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda as amended.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. SolSmart Program Application; Howard (Memo)
Community Development Intern Howard gave an overview of the SolSmart Designation
Program. SolSmart is a no-cost national designation program to recognize communities
that promote the use of solar energy systems. Mr. Howard gave an overview of the
designation criteria, benefits of the program and the steps and requirements to achieve
silver designation.
Council Member Campbell asked about staff time, costs and alternative energy sources.
Mr. Howard commented that many of the required actions are currently satisfied and
that other cities have already taken action to identify alternative energy ordinances.
Staff would investigate the possibility about how the program could compliment the
Green Step Program. Mr. Stadler commented that the Community Garden Solar
Program is moving forward and that the City hopes to be online by the end of the
calendar year and seeing electricity credits on city buildings in 2018. Mayor Cummings
commended City Staff on promoting the sustainability efforts of the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the August 15, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the August 15, 2017 City Council Work Session following Regular
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3. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement
Regarding Public Safety Related to 2018 National Football League Super
Bowl Security with the City of Minneapolis; Johnson (CR2017-107)
4. Hennepin County’s Transit Oriented Development Program Grant Application
Authorization – Shady Oak Station Area; Beekman(CR2017-109)
5. Resolution of Support – Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Watershed
Management Plan; Elverum (CR2017-110)
6. 6.Ratify Checks Issued in August 2017; Bishop (Memo)
7. Order Public Hearing – 2017 Miscellaneous Special Assessments; Bishop
(CR2017-111)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Accept Wellhead Protection Plan – Part 2; (CR2017-112)
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Mr. Ray Theiler, WSB.
City Engineer Stanley discussed the Wellhead Protection Plan explaining that the
purpose of the program is to prevent contamination of public drinking water and
implement management practices for potential pollution sources. Mr. Stanley explained
that the City of Hopkins has an existing plan, which is required to be updated, and a
pubic hearing is necessary.
Mr. Theiler discussed the results of Part 1 and how the results can be applied to best
protect the City’s water supply. Mr. Theiler discussed the goals and the action plan of
the Wellhead Protection Plan Part 2 with public education as the main emphasis. Mr.
Theiler explained that WSB did not receive any public comments during the comment
period. The next steps are to submit the plan to the Department of Health for final
approval and implement the plan of action after formal adoption. The plan is required to
be updated every ten years and evaluated every two and a half years.
Mayor Cummings commented on Hopkins’ safe drinking water and asked about the
City’s vulnerability. Mr. Theiler explained that different soil areas are vulnerable to
pollutants and that the plan studies the water quality in more detail. Council Member
Gadd asked about what is new in the plan. Mr. Theiler explained that there are different
activities and public educational opportunities. Public Works Director Stadler explained
that the Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is distributed to residents in the
July Hopkins Highlights.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:25 pm. No residents came forward to
address the Council.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:25 pm.
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Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Campbell.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-061, Resolution Accepting Wellhead Protection
Plan, Part 2.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, 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.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:28 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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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk