IV.1. Minutes of the July 19, 2022 City Council Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Beck, Garrido and
Hunke attending. Council Member Balan was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director
Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Police Chief Johnson, Fire Chief
Specken and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Oath of Offices – Police Department; Johnson/Domeier
Police Chief Johnson shared background information about the Police Department
promotions of Kevin Frederick and James Niemackl. City Clerk Domeier issued the oaths
to the new Sergeants.
III.2. Oath of Offices – Fire Department; Specken/Domeier
Fire Chief Specken shared information about the newest department members Emily
Anderson, Alex Browning, Ben Elliot, Zack Crandall, Matt Hazuka, Charles Landers,
Daniel Limanowski, Brad Schilling and Ryan Specken. City Clerk Domeier issued the oath
to the new Firefighters.
III.3. Proclamation Honoring Pazey Yang; Imihy Bean
Mayor Hanlon provided background on Green Corps Member Yang’s service to the City
through reading the proclamation.
III.4. Presentation from Hopkins Men’s Shed; Hanlon
Hopkins Men’s Shed representative shared information about their organization and
work in Hopkins. They shared their request for additional space needs.
III.5. 2021 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop stated Abdo has completed the City’s Audit for the year ended
December 31, 2021. Brad Falteysek, Partner presented the results to Council.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 19, 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 20, 2022 City Council Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the July 12, 2022 City Council Work Session Proceedings
3. Resolution Amending Fees in Appendix A of the Hopkins City Code; Domeier
4. Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Contributions to Fund Events that Foster
Relationships between Law Enforcement and the Community; Johnson
5. Resolution Adopting the Fencing Consortium Joint Powers Agreement;
Johnson
6. Ratify Checks Issued in June 2022; Bishop
7. Second Reading: Ordnance 2022-1180 adopting the new Development Code
of the City of Hopkins; Elverum
8. Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing April 29 as Arbor Day; Imihy Bean
Ayes: Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon provided the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Beck, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk