IV.1. Minutes of the November 14, 2022 Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 14, 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 Mornson City Clerk
Domeier, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Planner Krzos, Police Chief Johnson,
Finance Director Bishop, Community Development Coordinator Youngquist, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Beck.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.2. Small Business Saturday/Holiday in Hopkins Proclamation; Hanlon
The Mayor and City Council proclaimed Saturday, November 26 as Small Business
Saturday and Holiday in Hopkins.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Set Special Meeting for December 6, 2022; Domeier
3. Second Reading: Ordinance Vacating Easements over Lots 2 and 3, Block 1,
Hopkins Commerce Center Addition (The Hallon); Krzos
4. Resolution Supporting the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development
Funding for the Vista 44 Project; Youngquist
Ayes: Balan, Beck Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
VI.1. Authorize Spending of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized Council Report 2022-108. During 2021, the City of
Hopkins was allocated $2,018,224 in federal grant aid through ARPA. The City has until
the end of 2024 to spend the funds on eligible costs.
Police Chief Johnson shared more information about the Police Department technology
advancement requests. Further discussion was held about the policy for license plate
readers, compliance audit, mobile cameras, and data retention.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
The City Council supported the funds being allocated to the Art Center deficit and
marketing initiatives.
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to authorize spending of American Rescue Plan Act Funds based on the
attached summary.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED
III.1. Minneapolis Regional Chamber Advocacy Work Presentation; Hanna Zinn
Hanna Zinn, Public Policy Manager for the Minneapolis Regional Chamber will provide a
presentation on the Chamber’s advocacy work in the West Metro.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Planning & Zoning Commission 2023 Annual Work Plan; Krzos
City Planner Krzos provided a summary of the proposed 2023 work plan for the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Chair White was part of the
discussion. Discussion was held about doing more outreach surrounding the new zoning
code.
VII.2. Park Board 2023 Annual Work Plan; Imihy Bean
Management Analyst Imihy Bean provided an update on the Parks Master Plan and a
summary of the proposed 2023 work plan for the Park Board. Park Board Chair Slindee
was part of the discussion. Discussion was held about the stakeholders included in the
master plan and opportunities with the Three Rivers Park District.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon provided the upcoming meeting schedule. Mayor Hanlon also recognized
the loss of Assistant Fire Chief Scanlon and his service to Hopkins. Council Member Beck
thanked the election judges and staff that worked the General Election.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Balan, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk