IV.2. Minutes of the October 16, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 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
and Gadd attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier,
Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil,
Public Works Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Cummings commented that Consent Agenda item number 3 was removed for
further discussion.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
1. Minutes of the October 2, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the October 2, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the October 9, 2018 City Council Work Session Proceedings
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Off-Sale Liquor License Request – SPMG Holding, Inc. DBA Jim’s Liquor
City Clerk Domeier gave an overview of the staff report regarding the off-sale liquor
license request. The Police Department has reviewed the application and recommends
approval. The applicant would be subject to required liquor trainings and compliance
checks. If approved, the license would become effective November 1, 2018.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to grant an off-sale liquor license to SPMG Holding, Inc. DBA Jim’s
Liquor.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Cummings welcomed the new business owner to Hopkins.
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VII.2. Order Public Hearing – 2019 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project
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In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were Mike Waltman and
Nick Amatuccio, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil discussed the
2019 Street and Utility Improvement project area, pavement condition and project
development process. Mr. Waltman discussed the proposed improvements to the
sanitary sewer, water main, service line and storm sewer. Mr. Waltman commented that
private service replacement potential would be reviewed with affected property owners
at the neighborhood meetings. Mr. Waltman discussed the reasoning for curb and gutter
improvements, proposed street widths, pedestrian improvements and Cambridge Street
bridge improvements. Mr. Waltman summarized the project budget, costs, funding
sources and gave an overview of the proposed special assessment calculations and
payment options. The next steps in the process include mailings to the impacted
property owners and a November 14 neighborhood meeting. Another neighborhood
meeting would be scheduled prior to construction. Mr. Waltman gave an overview of the
project schedule and project contacts.
Council Member Kuznia asked about the first neighborhood meeting attendance and the
sanitary sewer lining. Mr. Klingbeil commented that five property owners attended,
noting that there are fewer owner occupied properties in the project area and discussed
the cost savings by including the lining project. Council Member Gadd asked about
Hiawatha Avenue resident access during the project and commented that the
Cambridge Street bridge improvements are appreciated. Mr. Klingbeil commented that
the long streets would have unique challenges during the construction project. Council
Member Halverson asked about the proposed street width on Van Buren Avenue. Mr.
Klingbeil commented that the proposed width should have a calming effect on the traffic
and the new sidewalks would improve pedestrian safety. Mayor Cummings asked about
the benefit appraisal and commented that City of Hopkins has used the same policy for
financing all the street and utility improvement projects. Mr. Klingbeil commented that an
objective firm conducted the benefit appraisal.
Mr. Waltman commented that Josh Hrabe, Bolton & Menk, Inc. would be the on-site
project representative.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2018-082, Resolution Ordering Public Improvement
Hearing, 2019 Street and Utility Improvements.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hopkins Farmers’ Market at 16-9th Ave. S. Saturdays through October, 7:30 a.m. to
Noon.
th
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
Gadd, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
A Benilde-St. Margaret’s School student commented that she attended the Council
meeting to complete a requirement for her Government Class.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk