IV.1. Minutes of the February 4, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance with
Council Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson and Hunke attending. Staff present
included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier and Director of Planning and
Development Elverum.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Hopkins Westwind Concert Band Presentation
Representatives from the Hopkins Westwind Concert Band, Mike Anderson, Conductor,
and Kay Peltier, Board Member, gave an overview of the Hopkins Westwind Concert
Band, membership, concert schedule and ways the band is involved with the
community. Mayor Gadd encouraged the community to attend the many concert events.
III.2. Southwest LRT Update
Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project office staff Jim Alexander, Project
Director, and Sam O’Connell, Communications & Outreach Sr. Manager, provided an
update on the SWLRT Metro Green Line Extension, funding and project schedule. Mr.
Alexander gave an overview of the construction activities affecting Hopkins and showed
images of the new Hopkins stations and vehicle design. Council Member Brausen
asked if tonight’s presentation is available online. Mr. Alexander would provide City staff
with the online link. Council Member Hunke and Mayor Gadd commented on the need
for continued discussion regarding the changes and impacts to Hopkins regarding the
Operations and Maintenance Facility. Ms. O’Connell gave an overview of the
disadvantage business enterprise and workforce programs, construction communication
opportunities and project contacts. Visit www.swlrt.org or call the hotline at 612-373-
3933. Mayor Gadd encouraged residents to sign up for weekly email updates and
commented on the importance to communicate road closures and construction impacts
with Hopkins City staff.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the January 21, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the January 21, 2020 City Council Work Session following Regular
Meeting Proceedings
3. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the March 3, 2020 Presidential
Nominating Primary
4. Resolution Amending Legislative Policy 5-J
5. Ratify Checks Issued in January 2020
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Gadd, Halverson, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Harlan Limpert, 925 Nine Mile Cove, asked the City Council for a presentation regarding
the process for approving development proposals.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council W ork Session on Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m. at Hopkins Center for
the Arts for an Artspace Engagement Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Brausen, second by Beck, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk