01-02-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 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,
Goodlund and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson,
Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Oath of Office for Mayor Hanlon and Council Members Goodlund and Hunke;
Mornson/Domeier
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oaths of Office to Mayor Hanlon and Council Members
Goodlund and Hunke.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hunke requested that based on a resident’s email to amend the Special
Events Policy to include bicycle and stroller parking at events. Staff will bring forward an
amendment at a future meeting.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the December 19, 2023, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024; Domeier
3. Designation of the Official Newspaper for 2024; Domeier
4. Designation of Official Depositories for 2024; Bishop
5. Authorization Out-of-State Travel; Domeier
6. Resolution Amending Legislative Policy Manual; Domeier
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Recognition of Assistant City Manager Lenz; Mornson
City Manager Mornson and Mayor Hanlon thanked Ms. Lenz for her dedication and
service to the city by sharing the highlights and accomplishments of her Hopkins career.
The City Council also shared their sentiments with Ms. Lenz.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2, 2024
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 6:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk