IV.1. Minutes of the August 5, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 5, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:01 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, Finance
Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, Public Works Director Stadler and Community Development Coordinator
Youngquist.
Mayor Gadd asked for a moment of silence to honor Hopkins Police Officer Hegyi
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Branding Update
In addition to City staff, a representative present for the item was Alan Schutte, Platt
Hollow Road. Community Development Coordinator Youngquist gave an update on the
community input process and development of a new brand and tag line for the City of
Hopkins. Mr. Schutte gave an overview of the strategic brief and reviewed a variety of
preliminary tagline options. Mr. Schutte discussed that “It’s all true” is the preferred
tagline and would be a way to talk about all the great things that are happening in
Hopkins. Ms. Youngquist commented on the ways the tagline could be tied into the
uniqueness of Hopkins and the next steps in the process. Staff would bring the branding
concept back to a future Council meeting for further discussion. Mayor Gadd
commented that he appreciates all the work and community input.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the July 16, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the July 16, 2019 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the July 23, 2019 City Council Work Session Proceedings
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4. Approve Parking and Access Easement: Area between 9th & 10th Avenue
North and Mainstreet and 1st Street North (between US Bank and Hance
Hardware)
5. Adopt Resolution Amending Legislative Policy 8-F – Snow and Ice Control
Policies and Procedures
6. Minnesota Brownfields Gap Financing Program Grant Application – Beacon
7. Ratify Checks Issued in July 2019
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License – Wine from
Water LLC dba Ace Spirits
Assistant City Manager Lenz discussed the liquor license application commenting that
the Police Department has conducted the background check and has no reservations
about approving the application. The applicant would be required to attend liquor control
training and be subject to compliance checks. Council Member Brausen asked about
the liquor control training. Ms. Lenz discussed what is involved in the training. Mayor
Gadd commented that the application is due to ownership change and that the number
of liquor licenses has not changed. The business owner came forward and discussed
his business plan. Mayor Gadd welcomed the owner to the Hopkins business
community.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Brausen.
Motion to grant an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Wine from Water LLC
dba Ace Spirits by adopting Resolution 2019-059.
Ayes: Brausen, Kuznia, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Second Quarter Financial Report
Finance Director Bishop gave an overview of the 2019 Second Quarter Financial report.
Mr. Bishop gave an overview of the General Fund revenues and expenditures, Special
Revenue Fund revenues and expenditures, Enterprise Fund revenues and expenditures
and financial position. Mr. Bishop discussed plans to reduce the deficit and cost saving
measures at the Depot and Hopkins Center for the Arts. Mr. Bishop commented on the
next steps in the budget process that include a presentation on the operating budget at
a Council Work Session and that the preliminary levy needs to be submitted to
Hennepin County by September 30, 2019.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Night Out kick-off is at Burnes Park on Tuesday, August 6, 5:30 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Halverson, second by Brausen, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Thomas Maiser, 342-14th Avenue North, commented that he was observing the City
Council meeting as he would like to become more involved in the City.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk