02-20-2018 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 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, Director
of Planning and Development Elverum, Fire Chief Specken and Public Works Director
Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
111.1. Update on the 20th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Mayor Cummings congratulated Ms. Tarrah Palm and ResourceWest for being awarded
HBCA Non-Profit of the Year.
Empty Bowls representative Tarrah Palm gave an overview of the 20th annual Empty
Bowls event on Tuesday, March 13 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. All proceeds
benefit the ICA Food Shelf and ResourceWest. Volunteer and donation opportunities
are still available. Mayor Cummings thanked Ms. Palm and Empty Bowls for this great
community engagement opportunity. Ms. Palm commented that the community has
helped raise $1 .1 million over the last 20 years.
111.2. Hopkins Fire Department 2017 Annual Report
Fire Chief Specken gave an overview of the Hopkins Fire Department 2017 Annual
Report. Chief Specken discussed call statistics, fire incidents, fire loss by property,
mutual aid and the Chemical Assessment Team (CAT). The Hopkins Fire Department
average response time is 4.2 minutes. The Fire Department continues to provide many
hours of public education opportunities. Chief Specken reviewed the 2018 goals
including recruitment and retention efforts, updates to the Emergency Operations Plan,
training and mentoring of members to take Command Staff Positions and the addition of
mental health and PTSD programs. The Annual Report is available at City Hall, the Fire
Department and the Hopkins Library.
There was Council discussion about the cause of structure fires and the Park Nicollet
programs. Chief Specken commented that kitchen fires are the most common cause of
fires. The Fire Department and Park Nicollet continue to collaborate on the Post-
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Hospital Discharge Visit Program and are exploring a partnership on Growing Through
Grief, a school support program. Chief Specken will keep the Council updated. Chief
Specken discussed the health and wellness initiatives for fire fighters.
Mayor Cummings thanked Chief Specken for his leadership.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the February 5, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the February 5, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the February 13, 2018 City Council Work Session Proceedings
4. Second Reading: Ordinance 2018-1128 Revisions to City Charter
5. Approve Central Park Use Agreement
6. Approve Cooperative Construction Agreement Between City of Hopkins,
Hennepin County and Minnesota Department of Transportation
7. Approve Resolution 2018-021 Declaring the Official Intent of the City of
Hopkins to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to
be Issued by the City
8. Approving Resolution 2018-022 Declaring the Official Intent of the City of
Hopkins to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Equipment
Certificates to be Issued by the City
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
John Kuhl, Hopkins Fastpitch Association (HFA) Board President, came forward and
gave an overview of the softball program. Visit www.hopkinsfastpitch.com for
registration information. Public Works Director Stadler commented that the Central Park
ballfields could accommodate HFA.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program;
Director of Planning and Development Elverum discussed the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City of Hopkins is eligible to receive an estimated
$137,000 to support community needs. Fifteen percent of the allocation is set aside for
social service programming. New this year, the social service activities will be awarded
through Hennepin County. The balance of the CDBG funds will be used for the Housing
Rehabilitation Program. There was discussion about the Housing Rehabilitation
Program. Ms. Elverum commented that there are two families on the wait list and
applications are available at City Hall and Hennepin County. The program is promoted
through City publications and at the Home Remodeling Fair.
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Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:34 pm. No residents came forward to
address the Council.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2018- 015, Resolution Approving Proposed Use of
2018 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program
Funds and Authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin
County.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Hunger at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111
Mainstreet: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade from the American Legion to Hopkins Elks
Lodge #2221 : Saturday, March 17 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• Garden Plot registration begins March 6.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, second by Campbell, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Void
ATTEST:
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Molly C comings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk