IV.2. Minutes of the July 17, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7:59 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, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner
Lindahl, City Attorney Riggs and Public Works Director Stadler.
Community Development
Director of Planning and Development Elverum and City Planner Lindahl gave updates
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on applications for lots at 4 Street N. and 21 Street N. and 137 Maple Hill Road.
Ms. Elverum and Mr. Lindahl gave an overview of the site plan and zoning for the
Pokorny building. Mr. Lindahl explained the parking standards and showed the Council
proposed exterior images. The item is scheduled for the August 6 City Council agenda.
There was discussion of grocery store interest in Hopkins.
Public Works
Public Works Director Stadler gave an update on the Pavilion construction project.
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Council Member Halverson discussed a resident concern about street potholes on 12
Avenue N.
City Council:
Council Member Gadd gave an update on the Metro Cities Transportation
Committee and General Governmental meeting.
Council Member Gadd discussed a conversation with a Pawn America
representative regarding site alternatives.
Council Member Halverson commented that the Community Works meeting has
been cancelled.
Council Member Halverson asked about the City Manager review process.
Council Member Kuznia discussed a conversation regarding the Joint Working
Group.
Mayor Cummings and Assistant City Manager Lenz will be working on Boards and
Commission recruitment.
Mayor Cummings gave an update on meetings and events she attended and will be
attending.
Mayor Cummings commented that the Bachelorette was at PIP in Hopkins.
The City Council booth will be at the Hopkins Farmer’s Market on August 4.
SWLRT update.
There was Council support to issue a proclamation at the September 4 City Council
meeting recognizing student mental health and wellbeing.
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Napco International 100 Anniversary Celebration is on July 21, 2018.
Discussion regarding National Night Out.
Council Member Campbell discussed future updates with the Hopkins School
District.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson gave the following updates:
Historical Society fundraising meeting on Monday, July 23.
Work Session on Tuesday, July 24 is cancelled.
Discussion of a schedule City Council tour.
Ribbon cutting scheduled for Thirty Bales.
Assistant City Manager Lenz commented that an Intern would be presenting
information regarding Community Engagement and Best Practices at the August
Work Session.
HREI gathering on August 8.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, seconded by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk