07-12-2022 City Council Work Session HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JULY 12, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1St Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Beck, Garrido
and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Morrison, Assistant City
Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Fire Chief Specken and
Public Works Director Stanley.
2023 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop presented the 2023 General Fund Budget, Tax Levy and General
Fund Budget Surplus as outlined in the staff memorandum.
Council Member Beck requested more information on the 11th Avenue South street light
project. Director of Public Works Stanley explained the lighting project upgrades and
future pedestrian upgrades.
Mayor Hanlon acknowledged that expenditures have kept in line with inflation.
Council Member Balan requested more information on the Fire Command Officer. Fire
Chief Specken provided information about the position. Council Member Hunke
questioned the SAFER grant. Mr. Specken also explained the grant application process
and potential outcomes. Mayor Hanlon asked Mr. Specken to explain the need for the
staffing study. Mr. Specken shared the planning required with the current call loads,
projected growth and challenges with finding paid on call firefighters. The study will
include cost recovery models.
Mayor Hanlon questioned the ARPA fund balance. Mr. Bishop estimated about$415,000
and explained it can be used for any government purpose. Mayor Hanlon supported using
ARPA funds towards existing projects.
Council Member Hunke supported the building inspector position. Mayor Hanlon
questioned the cost recovery being reviewed in the fall. Assistant City Manager Lenz
stated that staff is reviewing fees and will be presenting amended fees this fall.
Council Member Balan encouraged staff to find opportunities to further lower the budget.
Council Member Beck stated with the current condition of economy and other factors
there may be some community pushback. He also supported using the ARPA funds
towards existing projects or reducing the art center deficit. Mayor Hanlon acknowledged
the improvement in the proposed levy and also encouraged staff to find opportunities to
further lower the budget. Ms. Lenz noted that the one time expenditures are being paid
for out of the reserves.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
JULY 12, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Hanlon adjourned
the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
PjVjick Hanlo , ayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk