01-08-2019 Work Session HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 8, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Hopkins City Council held a special meeting
on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Hopkins Fire Station, 101 17th Avenue South,
Hopkins. Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with Council
Members Gadd, Halverson, Hunke and Kuznia attending. Staff present included City
Manager Morrison, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Director of
Planning and Economic Development Elverum and Community Development
Coordinator Youngquist.
THINK HOPKINS MARKETING STRATEGY
Community Development Coordinator Youngquist introduced the item. Alan Schutte of
Plat Hollow Road provided information about the strategic briefing process that will help
the City Council and participants develop ways to strengthen the City's marketing
campaign, Think Hopkins. Over 40 Hopkins residents and business owners were in
attendance to learn more about the process. The brief is due by Monday, February 4
with a follow-up meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 19.
ARTSPACE MARKET STUDY
Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum introduced the item.
Representatives from Artspace were in attendance to present the findings of the
Artspace market study. Over 40 residents, business owners and interested persons
were in attendance and participated in discussion about the proposed project.
ART CENTER UPDATE
Bonnie Hamel, Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts Board Chair provided the City
Council with updates on the Friends' Board 2019 Goals. Mayor Cummings requested
that Ms. Hamel provide another update in six months. Assistant City Manager Lenz
stated that Ms. Anderson has provided the Hopkins Center for the Art update within the
packet and if anyone has questions after their review to contact Ms. Lenz.
UPDATES
Council Member Kuznia stated that residents have asked him if recycling bins could be
placed on Mainstreet. Staff will investigate the request.
Council Member Halverson stated she would not be able to the next Community Works
meeting. Council Member Kuznia is the alternate representative and may be interested
in attending. City Clerk Domeier will provide the Council with the committee roster of
representation on committees for review.
Council Member Halverson questioned the Hopkins Housing Team correspondence.
Ms. Elverum provided an update on information received about the group. Staff will
share a draft of the fair housing policy and tenant protection ordinance information with
the group.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 8, 2019
Ms. Elverum provided an update on property located at Shady Oak Road and
Mainstreet. She also stated that further discussion is needed for Artspace.
Council Member Gadd thanked the Police Department for their work on a recent issue.
City Manager Mornson stated that demolition has started at the OMF site; FTA is closed
with the government shutdown; the police banquet is Thursday; and Goal Setting is
Friday. He added that the State of the City invites were sent out this week and provided
information on the promotion of the event. Discussion was held regarding the Jeopardy
presentation. The Board and Commission recruitment discussion will be on January 15
after the regular meeting. The Alumni Academy event is May 9.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Gadd and second by Hunke the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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