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02-16-2021 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 16, 2021 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 7:05 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 Momson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, Director of Public Works Stadler, Community Development Coordinator Youngquist, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Chief Building Office Kearney, Communications Coordinator Intern Anderson, Activity Center Coordinator Kivett, CIO Hepp, Arts Director Anderson, City Clerk Domeier and City Attorney Riggs. Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS 111.1. Update on the 23�d Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser; Tarrah Palm Tarrah Palm, Executive Director of Resource West provided information about the 2021 Empty Bowls virtual event. Mayor Gadd along with the City Council Members presented a Proclamation to Ms. Palm. 111.2. Legislative Updates with State Senator Latz and State Representative Youakim; Gadd State Representative Youakim provided a summary of the legislative updates related to budget, COVID-19, the committees she serves on and bills she helped create. Ms. Youakim thanked the City Council for their service. Senator Latz echoed Ms. Youakim's comments. Mayor Gadd reiterated that the City is very involved in the Metro Cities and LMC and expressed his support for those organizations. He appreciated Ms. Youakim's work on the Hometown Heroes Bill and talked more about the Fire DepartmenYs chemical assessment team. Finally, he talked about affordable housing in Hopkins. Ms. Youakim commented on the City's work on the Beacon project. Ms. Youakim talked about her work with affordable housing. Mr. Latz stated that the House of Representatives will be taking the lead on affordable housing initiatives. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 16, 2021 Mayor Gadd talked about the property tax base for the City and shared concerns around SWLRT related to the Shady Oak Station parking lot. Council Member Halverson stated that at the state level it would be beneficial to help the City find a ramp versus a paved parking lot. Mr. Latz supported finding money for structured parking. Council Member Beck also shared his concerns his concerns about the future parking at the station and project's regional benefit. Council Member Brausen agreed with the comments already provided and shared concerns about the amount of work on the project to date. He wanted the best outcome for the station parking. Ms. Youakim provided her support for the project. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Halverson. Second by Beck. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the February 2, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Minutes of the February 9, 2021 City Council Work Session Proceedings 3. Approval of 2021-2022 Union Contract with Local 49; Lenz Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING V.1. 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program; Youngquist Community Development Coordinator Youngquist provided a summary of Council Report 2021-012 recommending to allocate funding to the Housing Rehabilitation Program, which provides deferred loans to low and moderate income homeowners to make improvements or repairs that affect the safety and habitability of their home or upgrade the home's energy efficiency. Ms. Youngquist anticipated this would help four to five homeowners. Mayor Gadd opened the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m. No public comments were received. Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke. Motion to Close the Public Hearing. Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at 7:42 p.m. Ms. Youngquist shared more information about how to apply for the program. Brief discussion was held about the program's waiting list. Motion by Brausen. Second by Hunke. HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 16, 2021 Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-006, Resolution Approving Proposed Application for 2021 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds and Authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Urban Hennepin County and Any Third Party Agreements. Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VI1.1. Authorize Sale of $8,425,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2021A; Bishop Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2021-013 for the Series 2021A bonds that will be general obligations of the city for which its full faith, credit and taxing authority powers are pledged. The bonds are being sold to finance two purposes: • A portion of the 2020/2021 street improvement project for Preston Lane, Boyce Street, Goodrich Street, Ashley Road, Holly Road, Oakwood Road, Interlachen Road, Maple Hill Road, Homedale Road, Hawthorne Road, Meadowbrook Road, and Blake Road from Spruce Road to Boyce Street • Mill and overlay projects in the Knollwood neighborhood. Mayor Gadd questioned if the rates would be similar to last year. Stacie Kvilvang, Municipal Advisor with Ehlers anticipated similar rates. Motion by Halverson. Second by Beck. Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-007 Providing for the Sale of $8,425,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A. Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd. Nays: None. Motion carried. VI1.2. Administration and Community Services Update Assistant City Manager Lenz and her team provided high-level overview of the service areas, the impact of Covid-19 on these areas and discussion on goals for 2021 and 2022. Administration & Community Services includes the following areas: Administration, Elections, Human Resources, HREI, Communications, Information Technology, Inspections, the Center for the Arts and the Activity Center. Mayor Gadd thanked the team for their work. Council Member Brausen appreciated the work being done by HREI. Mayor Gadd asked about IT security. CIO Hepp provided information about the security issues and trends. Council Member Brausen questioned the rental license ordinance review requesting for it to happen yet this year. Chief Building Official Kearney provided an estimated HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 16, 2021 timeline to be after the new building code adoption. He also briefly talked about changes to the rental housing program. Mayor Gadd and Council Member Brausen thanked Arts Center Director Anderson for her creativity and planning during the pandemic. Mr. Brausen stated this a good opportunity to re-identify what has worked to get us moving forward and have new goals. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Gadd stated that the next regular meeting will be on March 2 at 7 p.m. City Manager Mornson reminded City Council that they are welcome to reach out to Assistant City Manager Lenz with any additional questions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further information to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Brausen, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk ATTEST: �ason Gadd, Mayor : f ` �,� � li ` � 1 _�� � L� � Amy Domeier, City Clerk