IV.1. Minutes of the December 18, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 18, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, December 18, 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,
Gadd, Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance Director
Bishop and Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the December 4, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the December 4, 2018 City Council Work Session following
Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the December 11, 2018 City Council Work Session Proceedings
4. Renewal for General Liability and Property Insurance and Authorize Not
Waiving the Statutory Tort Liability Coverage on League of Minnesota
Insurance Trust Policy
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases
Finance Director Bishop discussed the staff report regarding the proposed water and
sanitary sewer rate increase. Mr. Bishop commented that the proposed rate increase is
based on the Utility Rate Study and the ongoing operational and capital needs in the
water and sewer funds. Mr. Bishop discussed the proposed increases, impacts to users
and the tiered rate structure. Mr. Bishop commented that the rates are calculated on a
monthly basis.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2018-091 Increasing Water and Sanitary Sewer
Rates Effective January 1, 2019.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7 p.m.
City Hall services available at the Fire Station starting Wednesday, January 2, 2019
until the City Hall remodel is complete.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cummings wished everyone a happy and
healthy 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk