IV.2. Minutes of the November 30, 2022 Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 30, 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, Garrido and
attending. Council Member Beck participated via interactive technology pursuant to Minn.
Stat. Section 133.02.Council Member Hunke was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson City Clerk Domeier, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Finance Director
Bishop.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Beck, Balan, Garrido, Hanlon
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
III.1. 2023 Budget Meeting, 2023 Tax Levy, 2023 HRA/EDA Levy and General and
Special Revenue Fund Budgets; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided a summary of Council Report 2022-109. The budget in
its current form recommends spending in the general fund at $17,188,440 and a total tax
levy of $18,766,224. In addition, a proposed HRA/EDA levy of $451,531 is also being
recommended.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Vic Harvath a Golden Valley resident who manages three rental units in Hopkins stated
he did not support the rental license fees or increase in taxes as the cost is passed on to
renters.
Motion by Hanlon. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Beck, Balan, Garrido, Hanlon
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
The City Council provided budget and tax discussion history. They also addressed the
rising inflation and how it affects the City operations, services and projects. Mayor Hanlon
requested an update on the façade improvement program funding . He questioned if
enough funding in place for the requests. Assistant City Manager stated there was
approximately $70,000 still needed to fund all the projects. Future discussion will be held
about the use of potential surplus funds.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2022-081 Approving the 2023 Tax Levy, 2023 HRA
Levy and Adopting the 2023 General and Special Revenue Fund budgets.
Ayes: Beck, Balan, Garrido, Hanlon
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Garrido, second by Balan, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at7:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk