06-04-2019 Work Session after City Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:52 p.m. at the Hopkins Fire Station, 101 17th
Avenue South, Hopkins.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Brausen, Kuznia,
Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson,
Assistant City Manager Lenz, Public Works Director Stadler and Parks and Streets
Superintendent Strachota.
Public Works
Public Works Director Stadler and Parks and Streets Superintendent Strachota shared
information about recommended changes to the Snow and Ice Control Policy. Mr.
Stadler discussed the staff report explaining the reasons for the additional
recommendations. There was discussion about the recommended seasonal parking
restrictions to allow better access for emergency vehicles and residents on challenging
streets. Assistant City Manager Lenz discussed resident comments about the timing of
snow emergencies. Mr. Strachota discussed the standard snow emergency response
and challenges. City Manager Mornson commented that the city receives more
compliments than complaints about snow removal. Mr. Stadler discussed the ticketing
policy for an obvious parking violation and the need for more education in problem
areas. There was discussion about periodic citywide enforcement and the need to raise
awareness of the 24-hour on-street parking limitation. Mr. Stadler discussed proposed
revisions to the timing of snow emergencies. There was Council discussion about the
importance of more citywide education and need to have a discussion with apartment
managers regarding street vs. lot parking for their residents. Mr. Strachota commented
that the current ticketing and towing policy often takes several days and that it is
important to be able to take care of the plowing first time through. Mr. Stadler discussed
enforcement of parking restrictions in the Central Business District. City Manager
Mornson asked about the change to the ordinance. Mr. Stadler commented that a
change is needed to the Code Red to allow for Police Department enforcement and that
the Snow Policy needs updating. Council Member Brausen complimented the Public
Works on the snow plowing. There was Council and staff discussion about timing of the
snow policy education in the fall Hopkins Highlights publication.
The City Council was asked to review the proposed recommendations, staff would
continue to discuss details with the Police Department and the proposed policy changes
would be on the July Work Session agenda.
Water Treatment Plant Open House is on Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 1498 7th
Street North.
City Council
• Council Member Hunke attended the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT)
PLACES meeting.
• Council Member Hunke will not be at the June 18 City Council meeting.
• Council Member Halverson shared information regarding the Wilshire properties.
• Council Member Kuznia will be attending the GED graduation on Monday, June 10.
• Council Member Brausen thanked staff for work on the recent City Council meeting
minutes.
• Mayor Gadd would be attending the SWLRT Corridor Management Committee
(CMC) meeting.
• Mayor Gadd would be attending the Cargill Learn Graduation on Thursday, June 6.
• Mayor Gadd spoke at the Hopkins Rotary meeting.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson gave the following updates:
• Overview of the June 11 Work Session agenda.
• The Royal Comedy Theatre building sold.
• Thirty Bales will be coming before City Council with a liquor license change.
• Overview of the June 18 City Council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Brausen, seconded by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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son Gadd, or Amy Domeier, City Clerk