07-16-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, July 16, 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 Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop and
Director of Planning and Economic Development Director Elverum.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the July 9, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the August 13, 2024, State Primary
Election; Domeier
3. Approve Purchase of Fire Engine; Bishop
4. Approve Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal and Private Water
Service; Bishop
5. Approve Special Assessment Deferral Request; Bishop
6. Amendment to Trailhead Agreement for the Hopkins Depot; Imihy Bean
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Amendment to Capital Improvement Plan for the Depot Remodel; Imihy Bean
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean summarized City Council Report
2024-090. Since March, Staff have worked to estimate costs related to the renovations
and propose to amend the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to allow for two phases of
construction occurring in 2024 and 2025. Following the refresh, operations could begin in
October 2024. A brief discussion was held on the programming and budgeting for future
use of the space.
Mayor Hanlon suggested holding off on the request until revenue projections are in place.
Finance Director Bishop didn’t advise holding off on the projects since funds are in place
with partner funding. Council Member Goodlund questioned if the $30,000 in ARPA
funding could be directed for another use. Mr. Bishop replied yes but that the funds expire
at the end of 2024.
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Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Amend the Capital Improvement Plan to upgrade and remodel the
Depot.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. 2025 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided an overview of the 2025 General Fund Budget and Tax
Levy.
Mayor Hanlon recognized the work staff has done to bring down the budget requests. He
supported using the surplus funds to provide tax relief to the residents but could support
reductions with a new city logo and DEI training. He also requested that more information
about constructions projects and buildings come on board and a cost recovery program
in place. Mr. Bishop anticipated that the cost recovery analysis would be discussed late
fall.
Council Member Balan supported the 5.25% budget but cautioned cutting the street light
projects. He also had concerns about using the budget surplus funds to reduce the levy.
Council Member Garrido supported the staff requests but recommended waiting for the
new city logo and reducing the DEI budget.
Council Member Hunke supported the upgrading of the street lighting and Pavilion doors
in phases. He agreed to waiting on a new city logo and reducing the DEI budget. He
requested more information on the banner pole installations and the lobbying firm
services.
Council Member Goodlund did not support any of the three plans proposed and requested
to see a 3% and 0% budget. He did not support a new city logo, new banner poles, 17
new positions in four years, DEI planning, and wanted a reduction in council salaries.
VII.3. Recognition of Council Member Gerard Balan; Hanlon
The City Council thanked Council Member Balan for his service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Balan, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier City Clerk
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 16, 2024