04-02-2019 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 2, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:02 p.m. at the Hopkins Fire Station, 101 17th
Avenue South, Hopkins.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson,
Hunke attending. Staff present included Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning
and Development Elverum, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Lindahl and
Public Works Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the March 19, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the March 19, 2019 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Ratify Checks Issued in March 2019
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VITA. Award the Sale of$12,185,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Keith Dahl, Ehlers Inc.
Mr. Dahl provided details of the bond sale and commented that Standard & Poor's
reaffirmed the City of Hopkins' AA+ bond rating with a stable outlook. Mr. Dahl
explained that seven bids were received including a premium bid which would provide
additional funds for the 2020 road reconstruction project. Council Member Halverson
asked about the bids. Mr. Dahl provided an explanation of the premium bid and low
interest rates. Council Member Kuznia commended the AA+ rating and commented on
the importance to invest in infrastructure. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Gadd thanked
Ehlers Inc. and the Finance Department.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2019-030 awarding the sale of General
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 2, 2019
Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$12,185,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and
delivery; and providing for their payment.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried
VI1.2. Side Yard Setback Variance for Harley Hopkins Family Resource Center
City Planner Lindahl discussed the staff report providing background information on the
variance and proposed shed location. Mr. Lindahl explained that the proposed location
is four-feet short of meeting the setback requirement. The applicant has gone through
the full notification and public hearing process. One neighborhood resident attended the
public hearing and had questions about the neighboring park. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted to recommend that City Council approve the application. Mr. Lindahl
discussed the reasons for the variance and reviewed variance criteria commenting that
the applicant had demonstrated a practical difficulty with meeting the City zoning
standards. Mayor Gadd commented that the Council had reviewed the application
previously and that it meets the variance requirements. Mayor Gadd appreciated that
the Hopkins School District went through the proper procedures.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2019-029, approving a four (4) foot east side yard
setback variance for an accessory building at the Harley Hopkins Family
Resource Center located at 125 Monroe Avenue South (PID19-117-21-34-0140).
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried
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 7:17 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA — PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
J61son Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk