IV.1. Minutes of the November 17, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Beck via virtual means,
Brausen, Halverson and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager
Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Elverum, City Planner Lindahl, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Public Works Stadler, City
Attorney Riggs and Finance Director Bishop.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke.
Motion to amend the Agenda to remove New Business Item VI.1. Award Sale of
$2,350,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020B .
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. 2020 Hopkins Community Image Awards; Elverum
City Planner Lindahl provided a presentation showcasing all the 2020 winners. Due to
COVID-19 the awards were provided prior to the City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 4, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the November 10, 2020 City Council Work Session Proceedings
3. Approval of the 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule; Domeier
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.2. Calling for a Public Hearing and Providing Preliminary Approval for the
Issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of Trellis Co; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2020-090 authorizing
the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the multifamily housing development. Gina
Fiorini of Kennedy & Graven was available to answer questions.
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Mayor Gadd clarified that the approval does not affect the tax levy or general fund. Mr.
Bishop stated there was no obligation to the City. Dan Walsh of Trellis provided
background information on the project.
Mayor Gadd questioned the benefit to the City and any implications. Ms. Fiorini stated
this will not impact the City’s credit rating or ability to issue their o wn bonds. All the
bonds will be paid from revenues pledged to the bonds.
Council Member Hunke questioned the timeline for the public hearing. Mr. Bishop
anticipated the hearing will occur in April. Mr. Walsh concurred and provided additional
information on the financing process. Council Member Brausen questioned the
construction timeline to which Mr. Walsh provided the proposed schedule. Council
Member Brausen requested a tour of the project at some point.
Motion by Halverson. Second by Beck.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2020-061: Calling Public Hearing Regarding the
Issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds and Providing Preliminary Approval for the
Issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. 2021-2025 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP); Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2020-086 related to the
next five years of the twenty-year replacement schedule.
Council Member Brausen thanked staff for their work on the plan. Council Member
Hunke noted that the plan was based on the projected 1.48% tax levy increase.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt the 2021-2025 Equipment Replacement Plan.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.4. 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2020-087 where the
planning document helps the City anticipate major capital items.
Council Member Brausen questioned the trunk water main rehabilitation project.
Director of Public Works Stadler stated the location is by the water treatment plant and
Highway 7.
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Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt the 2021-2025 Capital Improvements Plan.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.5. Approve Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate Increases; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2020-088 related to the
proposed 2021 water and sanitary sewer rate increases.
Motion by Beck. Second by Brausen.
Motion to approve Resolution 2020-059 Increasing Water and Sanitary Sewer
Rates Effective January 1, 2021.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.6. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Cultivate Hopkins Final Approval; Lindahl
City Planner Lindahl and Haila Maze with Bolten & Menk provided a summary of
Council Report 2020-09 outlining the 2040 Comprehensive Plan including next steps in
the adoption and implementation process.
Mayor Gadd, Council Members Hunke and Brausen along with City Planner thanked
everyone who worked on the plan, participated in the process and recognized the
various means used to gather input.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Brausen.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2020-059 approving the City of Hopkins 2040
Comprehensive Plan Update – Cultivate Hopkins, and the Comprehensive Sewer
Plan, a compilation of policy statements, goals, standards, and maps for guiding
the overall development and redevelopment of the local governmental unit.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.7. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article XIII of the Hopkins
City Code Regarding Tobacco Products; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of Council Report 2020-085 requesting that the
City Council amend City Code related to tobacco products to mirror state statute for
compliance checks.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Beck.
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Motion to adopt for first reading Ordinance 2020-1159 An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 10, Article XIII of the Hopkins City Code Regarding Tobacco Products.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gadd stated the City Council will hold a virtual budgeting meeting on November
30 at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on December 1 at 7 p.m. He also provided
information on Give to the Max Day.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to come before the City Council and upon a motion
by Halverson, second by Brausen, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Jason Gadd, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk