IV.1. Minutes of the October 2 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 2, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:04 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, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, Fire Chief Specken and Public Works Director
Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Campbell. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Act on Alzheimer’s Award
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Laura Herman,
Augustana Open Circle of Hopkins. Ms. Herman discussed Act on Alzheimer’s, a
collaboration between communities to create supportive environments for those touched
by Alzheimer’s disease. Ms. Herman discussed the goals of the program, resources,
and educational opportunities. On Behalf of Act on Alzheimer’s, Ms. Herman presented
Mayor Cummings and the City of Hopkins with the Tim Tucker Spirit of Collaboration
Award. Fire Chief Specken gave an overview of the training program and commented
that the Resource Guides would be available at City Hall and the Fire Station. On behalf
of the City Council, Mayor Cummings thanked Act on Alzheimer’s for their partnership
and commitment to seniors in the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the September 18, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting
Proceedings
2. Minutes of the September 18, 2018 City Council Work Session following
Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Resolution Approving Raspberry Ridge Loan Addition
4. Amendment to SWLRT Subordinate Funding Agreement - 04
5. Amendment to SWLRT Subordinate Funding Agreement - 05
6. Amendment to SWLRT Subordinate Funding Agreement - 06
7. Subordinate Funding Agreement 08 - SWLRT
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8. Second Reading of Ordinances Deleting and Replacing Sections 701 and 702
of the Hopkins City Code
9. Ratify Checks Issued in September 2018
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Adopt Assessment Roll – 2018 Miscellaneous Special Assessments
Finance Director Bishop discussed the staff report regarding the Special Assessment
Roll. Mr. Bishop commented that notices have been mailed and that it is still possible to
pay the assessment without interest until November 1, 2018. The City received one
appeal from 425 Wayside Drive. Mr. Bishop commented that it is legal to assess the
new owner but it is reasonable to waive the assessment and invoice the previous
owner.
Mayor Cummings opened the public hearing at 7:14 pm. No residents came forward to
address the Council.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2018-081, Resolution for Adoption of Assessment
Roll, 2018 Miscellaneous Special Assessments with the addition of waiving the
assessment for 425 Wayside Drive.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the Hopkins City Council
Assistant City Manager Lenz discussed the staff report explaining that Council Member
Campbell has resigned effective October 10, 2018. Ms. Lenz discussed the
appointment and application process to fill the vacancy.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2018-077 Declaring a Vacancy on the Hopkins
City Council.
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Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
On behalf of the Council, Mayor Cummings thanked Council Member Campbell for her
service to the City of Hopkins. Council Member Campbell commented that she was
honored to serve on the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hopkins Farmers’ Market at 16-9th Ave. S. Saturdays through October, 7:30 a.m. to
Noon.
Fire Station Open House: Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fire Station 125 Anniversary Celebration at LTD Brewery: Saturday, October 13
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Depot Coffee House 20 Anniversary at The Depot on Saturday, October 20, 3-
5 p.m.
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 7:20 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Jane Allen, Hopkins, came forward to address the Council regarding concerns of the tax
levy increase, city hiring practices and the future of Hopkins.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk