IV.2. Minutes of the January 17, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 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, Finance Director
Bishop, City Clerk Domeier and City Engineer Klingbeil.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Beck.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
2. Approve Agency Agreement Between City of Hopkins and Minnesota
Department of Transportation for Federal Participation in Construction;
Klingbeil
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Approve Final Plans and Order Bids 2023 Street and Utility Improvements –
City Project 2022-10; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil and Nick Amatuccio with Bolton and Menk summarized Council
Report 2023-014. At its October 18, 2022 meeting, the Hopkins City Council conducted
a public hearing concerning the 2023 Street and Utility Improvement Project . Council
ordered final plans that are now complete. Staff requested that Council approve the final
plans and authorize advertisement for bids.
Motion by Beck. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-05, Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 2022 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 2022-10.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 17, 2023
VII.2. Authorize Sale of $8,365,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2023A; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized Council Report 2023-015. Adopting the resolution
will allow staff to work with its municipal advisor to prepare an official statement for the
bond sale. City Council is scheduled to award the sale of bonds on February 14, 2023.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-006: Providing for the Sale of $8,365,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. Brief discussion was held about
upcoming legislative initiatives and priorities.
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 6:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk