08-05-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 5, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, August 5, 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 Garrido, Goodlund, and
Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant City
Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Special Projects and
Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean, Director of Planning and Economic Development Director
Elverum and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
City Manager Mornson announced the addition of Consent Agenda Item 11. Approval of
Letter of Support for Metropolitan Council Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant
Program.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda with the Addition to the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. 2024 ACE Program Review; Arangure
Youth Adult Programs Specialist Arangure provided an overview of the 2024 Ace
Program. Several participants were in attendance and shared their experiences.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the July 16, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for BPOE Lodge 2221 DBA Hopkins
Elks Lodge; Domeier
3. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Team Tucker; Domeier
4. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for St. Gabriel the Archangel Church;
Domeier
5. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Hopkins Education Foundation;
Domeier
6. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing
Co.; Domeier
7. Ratify Checks Issued in July 2024; Bishop
8. Resolution Approving Adoption of the Hennepin County All Hazard Mitigation
Plan; Specken
9. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Cleaning and Televising; Klingbeil
10. Resolution Amending the Legislative Policy Manual; Bishop
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11. Approval of Letter of Support for Metropolitan Council Charging and Fueling
Infrastructure Grant Program; Larson
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Declaring Vacancy on the City Council and Appointment Process
Discussion; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier summarized City Council Report 2024-096. Council Member Gerard
Balan resigned from the City Council effective August 4, 2024, creating a vacancy on the
City Council. The Hopkins City Charter requires the City Council shall by resolution
declare a vacancy to exist and shall appoint an eligible person to fill the vacancy. Because
there are less than two years remaining in the Council Member seat’s term, a special
election is not required.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-049 Declaring a Vacancy on the Hopkins City
Council.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The City Council considered its options for filling the vacancy. Mayor Hanlon and Council
Members Garrido and Hunke supported the appointment of Aaron Kuznia based on the
following factors: Mr. Kuznia’s third-place finish in last municipal election; his previous
service on the City Council; and his current experience as a municipal employee. They
did however agree that if Mr. Kuznia was not interested that staff should facilitate an open
recruitment process for all residents. Council Member Goodlund did not support
appointing Mr. Kuznia to the City Council based on his views of Mr. Kuznia’s perspectives
and past voting record on City projects. Mr. Goodlund wanted an open recruitment
process for all residents.
City Clerk Domeier will reach out to Mr. Kuznia. If Mr. Kuznia is interested in serving, staff
will bring forward a resolution to appoint him at the August 20 City Council meeting. If Mr.
Kuznia is not interested in serving, staff will provide a recruitmen t timeline and criteria
options at the August 20 City Council meeting.
VII.2. Review 2025-2029 Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Plans;
Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided an overview of the 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement
& Equipment Replacement Plans focusing on 2025 and 2026.
Council Member Hunke questioned if the Central Business District (CBD) lighting could
be updated in 2025 and phase in other streets over time. Mr. Bishop anticipated that
Public Works would be interested in updated the CBD lighting. Mayor Hanlon asked for
estimated cost savings by moving to LED lights. Council Member Hunke questioned the
current tax levy. Mr. Bishop anticipated a 5-6% levy increase. He thanked staff for
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evaluating critical and future projects and favored the current CIP and ERP requests.
Council Member Goodlund wanted staff to find more efficiency and decide what projects
could be reduced or removed. Council Member Garrido stated staff has already reviewed
the budgets and requests and supported the proposed plans. Mayor Hanlon recognized
that staff has reduced spending and reviewed options for future budgets noting how lean
the city runs. He spoke to the constant pressure the City Council receives to fund projects,
provide services, equipment and building maintenance costs and retain employees.
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 Garrido, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier City Clerk