07-09-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:31 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 Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Police Chief Johnson, Fire Chief
Specken, Sustainability Specialist Larson, City Engineer Klingbeil, Planner Howard and
Director of Planning and Economic Development Director Elverum.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officers; Johnson/Domeier
Police Chief Johnson introduced Police Officers Rachel Anderson and Sarah Blakenburg.
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to the officers.
III.2. Update from Hopkins Raspberry Festival; LouJean Gleason
LouJean Gleason with the festival committee provided an update on the events.
III.3. Update from Community Health Alliance; Specken
Fire Chief Specken along with Amy Lucht provided information on the Community Health
Alliance program.
III.4. Sustainability Workplan; Larson
Sustainability Specialist Larson and Public Works Intern Olson presented a Sustainability
Workplan that shared current and future efforts.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 11, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Ratify Checks Issued in June, 2024; Bishop
3. Resolution Approving Memorandum of Agreement Regarding the Climate
Pollution Reduction Grant; Larson
4. Resolution Approving Grant Agreement Regarding the 2024-2026 Water
Efficiency Grant; Larson
5. Approval of Proposed Police Department Staffing and Capacity Assessment;
Johnson
6. Enter into Joint Powers Agreement for Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects;
Johnson
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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 9, 2024
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Contract for Consulting Services for an End-of-Trip Facilities Plan and
Multimodal Transportation Planning Update; Howard
Planner Howard summarized City Council Report 2024-083. The contract with Toole
Design is for the preparation of a Hopkins End-of-Trip Facilities Plan. The planning
process will be funded entirely by a $15,000 grant awarded to the City of Hopkins by
Hennepin County’s Active Living Program. Mayor Hanlon and Council Members Garrido
and Hunke shared their excitement about the opportunities to connect with South
Hopkins, end of trip options and other car optional initiatives. Council Member Goodlund
was not as supportive of the car optional initiatives.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to approve a contract between the City of Hopkins and Toole Design for
consulting services for the preparation of a Hopkins End -of-Trip Facilities Plan.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule. Mayor Hanlon shared his
condolences with the Don Bates family.
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 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier City Clerk