IV.1. Minutes of the October 3, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 3, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7:03 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, Hopkins
Center for the Arts Executive Director Anderson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum, Police Chief Johnson, Assistant City Manager
Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler.
Mayor Cummings asked for a moment of silence to reflect on the tragedy in Las Vegas
and recognize all the first responders.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Oath of Office: Police Officers Harriman, Johnson and Seamans
Police Chief Johnson introduced new Police Officer Johnson. City Clerk Domeier issued
the Oath of Office and Officer Johnson’s father pinned on his badge.
Police Chief Johnson introduced new Police Officer Herriman. City Clerk Domeier
issued the Oath of Office and Officer Herriman’s mother pinned on his badge.
Police Chief Johnson introduced new Police Officer Seamans. City Clerk Domeier
issued the Oath of Office and Officer Seamans’ family pinned on his badge.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cummings welcomed the new officers to the City
of Hopkins.
III.2. SWAT Team Presentation
Police Chief Johnson commented that community partnerships are critical to build a
successful and healthy community. The Hopkins SWAT team participated in the
Hopkins Raspberry Festival 5-mile race to raise funds to support a local initiative;
Hopkinsvolunteers.org connects volunteers to opportunities in the Hopkins community.
Chief Johnson recognized the major contributors. $5500.00 was raised and a check
was presented to Hopkinsvolunteers.org representative, Shay Koski. Pastor Searl from
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church thanked the Hopkins Police Department for their
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efforts to do good things in the community making Hopkins a great place to live, work
and play. Hopkinsvolunteers.org will be able to continue to provide opportunities for
people to find a place to serve. Representatives from the Hopkins Elk, Hopkins Rotary
and Hopkinsvolunteers.org came forward and were thanked for their generous
contribution and partnership. Mayor Cummings commented that the partnerships and
collaborations reflect the great sense of community in Hopkins.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the September 12, 2017 City Council Work Session Proceedings
2. Minutes of the September 19, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting
Proceedings
3. Minutes of the September19, 2017 City Council Work Session following
Regular Meeting Proceedings
4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the November 7, 2017 General
Election; (CR2017-118)
5. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing
Co.; (CR2017-117)
6. Ratify Checks Issued in September 2017; (Memo)
7. Approve Subscription Agreement with Geronimo Energy for purchase of
energy from community solar gardens; (CR2017-119)
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1 Hopkins School Lease Renewal; (CR2017-116)
Hopkins Center for the Arts Executive Director Anderson discussed the staff report,
recommending approval of the Hopkins School Lease Agreement. Ms. Anderson
commented that the lease is a renewal agreement for a term of ten years. Ms. Anderson
gave an overview of the major changes and fees. A 3% annual increase has been built
into the lease. There was Council discussion about the types of school district activities
and termination clause. Ms. Anderson commented that Hopkins Community Education
classes are the primary user of the classroom and dance studio and that the school also
uses space for presentations and meetings. Ms. Anderson commented that the
termination clause goes both ways and that the updates are an improvement over the
previous lease. The School District has already approved the lease agreement.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to approve the lease agreement between the City of Hopkins and the
Hopkins Public Schools for use of the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
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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.
Community READ – A Good Time for Truth: Race in Minnesota at Eisenhower
Community Center: Thursday, October 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fire Department Open House at Hopkins Fire Department: Saturday, October14
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hopkins Open Streets Event: Saturday, October14 from12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ResourceWest is conducting a Winter Warm Wear Drive through October 25.
National Drug Take Back Day is October 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hopkins One Voice Coalition is sponsoring an upcoming parenting series.
Coffee with a Cop is on Wednesday, October 4, 9 – 11 a.m. at Hopkins Starbucks.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, second by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:31 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