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IV.1. Minutes of the December 4, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 4, 2018 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 7:02 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, Hunke attending. Council Member Gadd was absent. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs and Public Works Director Stadler. PRESENTATIONS III.1. Boryspil Ukraine Mr. Jim Brimeyer and representatives from Boryspil discussed the Boryspil Ukraine Sister City program and presented gifts to the City Council from the City of Boryspil. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cummings welcomed and thanked the guests from the Ukraine. Mayor Cummings commented that the City of Hopkins enjoys the sister city relationship and the opportunity to reach out our hands in friendship. III.2. Recognition of Police Captain Erik Husevold Police Chief Johnson recognized and congratulated Captain Husevold as a 2018 “40 under 40” award winner from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Captain Husevold thanked the City Council and city staff for their support and commented that the award is a reflection of the professionalism and commitment of the staff of the Hopkins Police Department. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cummings congratulated Captain Husevold and thanked him for his service to the Hopkins community. III.3. Update from the Hopkins Independent Order of Odd Fellows Council Member Halverson introduced the Hopkins Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Representatives of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) gave a history of the organization, membership details and discussed their mission of community service. strd Meetings are held the 1 and 3 Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Hopkins American th Legion, 10-12 Avenue S. Mayor Cummings thanked IOOF for their service to the Hopkins community. III.4. Hopkins Historical Society Proclamation and Update Representatives of the Hopkins Historical Society John Cooley and Jim Genellie gave an overview of the history of Hopkins. Mayor Cummings read the proclamation th recognizing December 9, 2018 as the 125 anniversary of the City of Hopkins. Council Member Kuznia presented a Southwest Light Rail Transit groundbreaking shovel to the Hopkins Historical Society. Mr. Genellie gave an update on the Hopkins History Center project and the amount of work needed to move the Hopkins History Center to the Masonic Lodge site on Mainstreet. Mr. Genellie discussed the revised report recommendations and total estimated costs of $700,000-$900,000. Mr. Genellie HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 4, 2018 discussed next steps for the project and fundraising plans. Mayor Cummings asked about the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Genellie and Mr. Cooley commented that the Hopkins History Center would move forward with the process to register the site and that the designation could help acquire grant funding. Mayor Cummings commented on the important work of the Historical Society. Mr. Cooley thanked the City Council for their support. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the November 13, 2018 City Council Special Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the November 13, 2018 City Council Work Session Proceedings 3. Minutes of the November 19, 2018 City Council Special Meeting Proceedings 4. Minutes of the November 20, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 5. Minutes of the November 20, 2018 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting Proceedings 6. Ratify Checks Issued in November 2018 Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Hunke. Absent: Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VII.1. 2019 Budget Meeting, 2019 Tax Levy and General and Special Revenue Fund Budgets Finance Director Bishop discussed the 2019 Levy and Budget. Mr. Bishop commented that the purpose of tonight’s meeting is to discuss and review the city’s budget and impact to taxes. Mr. Bishop gave an overview of the taxation process and General Fund expenditures and revenues. Mr. Bishop discussed the proposed 2019 tax levy increase, what is included and the impact on a medium value Hopkins home. th John Legenhausen, 126-6 Avenue North, came forward and commented that the 16% increase was excessive. th Karen Legenhausen, 126-6 Avenue North, came forward and commented that the large tax increase is difficult for homeowners. Mayor Cummings commented on the challenges to set a budget and recognized that tax increases are not easy to absorb but are needed to maintain delivery of services to the residents. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 4, 2018 Motion to Adopt Resolution 2018-090 approving the 2019 tax levy and adopting the 2019 General and Special Revenue Fund budgets. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Hunke. Absent: Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried VII.2. 2019-2023 Equipment Replacement Plan Finance Director Bishop discussed the staff report and gave an overview of the 2019 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP), a five-year plan that is reviewed annually. Mr. Bishop discussed the funding sources and uses of the 2019 funds. Council Member Kuznia commented on the service life and replacement of equipment and that a lot of work and discussion goes into putting a budget together. Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke. Motion to adopt the 2019- 2023 Equipment Replacement Plan. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Hunke. Absent: Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried VII.3. 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan Finance Director gave an overview staff report discussing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds, changes, funding sources and projected balances. Mayor Cummings commented that the Blake Road construction costs were split with Hennepin County. Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke. Motion to adopt the 2019- 2023 Capital Improvements Plan. Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Hunke. Absent: Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS  Hopkins Farmers Market Winter Market at Hopkins Activity Center, 33-14th Ave. N.: Saturdays through December, 9 a.m. to Noon.  City Hall will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.  Council thanked city staff for all their hard work on the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Halverson, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:24 p.m. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 4, 2018 OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Vold ATTEST: ______________________________ __________________________________ Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk