10-15-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, October 15, 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 Garrido, Goodlund, and
Kuznia attending. Council Member Hunke was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Sustainability
Specialist Larson, Deputy City Clerk Baker, City Engineer Klingbeil, Director of Public
Works Autio, Director of Planning and Development Elverum and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Update on Green Infrastructure Special Assessment Policy; Larson
Sustainability Specialist Larson sought direction regarding developing a green
infrastructure special assessment policy. The City Council generally supported moving
forward with a policy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the October 1, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Approval of the 2025 Meeting Schedule; Domeier
3. Approval of Tobacco License for Mahadev LLC DBA MGM Hopkins; Domeier
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
V.1. Adopt Assessment Roll for 2024 Miscellaneous Special Assessments; Baker
Deputy City Clerk Baker summarized City Council Report 2024-129. The proposed
special assessments are for delinquent utility bills, citations and invoices. Unpaid amounts
relate to the period from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
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Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-062 for Hearing on Proposed Assessments and
Adoption of Assessment Roll for 2024 Miscellaneous Special Assessments.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Ordering Public Improvement Hearing Central Avenues
Improvements, City Project 2024-10; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil summarized City Council Report 2024-131. The project feasibility
report is complete. In accordance with state statutes, the City Council needs to conduct
a public hearing and authorize final design to continue the project process.
Brief discussion was held about the bike/pedestrian options, narrowing of streets, lead in
systems, cost saving measures, snowplow concerns and project phasing.
Anthony Dalbec, 113 9th Ave. N., Hopkins, shared concerns about safety, trees and long-
term quality of the project.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-063, Resolution Ordering Public Improvement
Hearing, Central Avenues Improvements.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
VII.2. Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) for City-Owned Property; Elverum
Director of Planning and Development Elverum summarized City Council Report 2024-
130. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for 102 10th Avenue North, 501 Mainstreet, 525
Mainstreet and 15 6th Avenue North will be advertised on the City’s website and shared
with developers.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for 102 10th Avenue North,
501 Mainstreet, 525 Mainstreet and 15 6th Avenue North.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hunke. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule.
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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 7:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk