11-04-2020 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 1010 1 St Street South.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Beck, Brausen, Halverson
and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, City Attorney Riggs,
Community Development Coordinator Youngquist and Finance Director Bishop.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: AII.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the October 13, 2020 City Council Work Session Proceedings
2. Minutes of the October 20, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Special Assessment Deferral Request — 11 Interlachen Road; Bishop
4. Ratify Checks Issued in October 2020; Bishop
Ayes. All.
Nays. None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VI1.1. Participation in the Local Housing Incentive Account Program under the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; Youngquist
Community Development Coordinator Youngquist providing a summary of Staff Report
2020-083 requesting the City Council approve a resolution electing to participate in the
Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities
Act.
Council Member Hunke and Mayor Gadd shared their appreciation for the program.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Brausen.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Motion to approve Resolution 2020-058 electing to participate in the Local
Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities
Act.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VI1.2. Review Options for 2021 Tax Levy; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided options for the 2021 Tax Levy outlined in the staff
memorandum included in the packet.
Mayor Gadd appreciated that staff brought forward two options for review. Discussion
ensued regarding the following:
• The options for reducing or eliminating the ERP levy and potential long-term effects
with either option. Council Members shared concerns about potential future issues.
• The impacts and unknowns of COVID-19 and where additional funds may be
needed.
• StafFing levels at the Activity Center, current and future staffing, union negotiations,
and impacts to service levels.
• The impact taxes have on residents, the rental community and the business
owners.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gadd shared his appreciation for all the neighbors getting creative with Halloween
activities during COVID-19. The City Council Work Session is November 10 and Regular
Meeting is November 17. Council Member Beck thanked Public Works for repairing the
electrical vehicle charging station.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to come before the City Council and upon a motion
by Beck, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:48p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Amy Domeier, City Clerk