12-19-2017 Work Session after City Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 7:12 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,
Community Development Coordinator Beekman, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler.
Community Development
Community Development Coordinator Beekman gave an overview of the City of
Hopkins Wish Book, a list of items that are city-supported projects, easily maintained
and at a range of price points. The Wish Book would be available online and distributed
to civic groups. The Wish Book could be updated as needed. Council suggestions for
the Wish Book can be directed to Ms. Beekman. There was Council discussion
regarding the public art process, multiple installations and recognition of donors. Ms.
Beekman discussed the Public Art Committee and commented that Peace Poles could
have multiple sites if funded. Staff would continue to review ways to recognize donors
and Ms. Beekman commented that plaques are a great way to give credit to donors and
show community support.
Community Development Coordinator Beekman discussed the Think Hopkins Marketing
Plan. Ms. Beekman gave an overview of the marketing strategy goals and priorities for
2018. Ms. Beekman discussed the Think Hopkins 365 social media campaign that is
scheduled to begin in January. Community members, business owners and one City
Council Member would commit to two posts per month using a hashtag. The campaign
would increase the ability for businesses to share information, promote their business
and events, build a database and improve communication. Ms. Beekman discussed
other ideas to showcase Hopkins including media coverage, listing of festivals and
events in major print and broadcast medias, expanding the Community Guide
distribution and highlighting awards. Ms. Beekman commented that a budget and a
sustainable funding mechanism are needed. Staff would be meeting with the Hopkins
Business and Civic Association and business owners to build support, a forward
strategy, funding and confirm staffing responsibilities.
There was Council discussion regarding staff social media duties and feedback from the
business community. Communications Coordinator Gorsen is responsible for social
media updates and Community Development Coordinator Beekman manages Think
Hopkins. Ms. Beekman commented that there is enthusiasm for the social media
campaign. Council Member Campbell volunteered to post for the Think Hopkins 365
social media campaign. Staff will keep the Council updated.
Ms. Beekman gave update on grant funding. A grant was awarded by Hennepin County
to fund marketing for the ArtSpace project. Hennepin County awarded the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District $500,000 towards the demolition of the Cold Storage building.
Ms. Elverum commented that the Request for Qualifications for the Cold Storage site
was sent out December 18 and there is developer excitement about the project. There
was discussion regarding doing the demolition in phases to keep the Blake Road project
moving forward.
There was discussion about the streetlights and lighting along Mainstreet. Mr. Stadler
commented that a repair was needed to the streetlight controllers on 11th Avenue South.
City Council:
• Council Member Gadd commented that the SWLRT bid due date has been extended
to May 3.
• There was discussion about the Goal Setting meeting.
• Mayor Cummings gave an update on the meetings and presentations she attended.
• Mayor Cummings gave an update on the Regional Council of Mayors meeting.
• Mayor Cummings discussed the change for the Habitat for Humanity model that
includes fixing up homes and renting them out.
City Manager Mornson provided the following updates:
• Discussion of the recognition of retiring Minnetonka Mayor Schneider.
• Overview of the January 2 agenda items.
• 2018 meeting schedule changes include Tuesday June 12 and Monday June 18.
• Re-elected Council Members and Mayor will be sworn in on January 2, 2018.
• Discussion of the Tackle Public Finance event in February.
• Council iPads will be ready at the January 2, 2018 Council meeting.
• State of the City event discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, seconded by Gadd the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Molly Cummin s, Mayor ! Amy Domeier, City Clerk