11-12-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:32 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,
Hunke and Kuznia attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant
City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Operations Superintendent Pavek, City
Engineer Klingbeil, Director of Public Works Autio, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Finance Director Bishop, Community Development Manager Needham and City
Attorney Cristina Cruz-Jennings.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Proclamation Recognizing November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday
and Holiday in Hopkins; Needham
Danny McDonald, President of HBCA and Owner of Danny McDonald – State Farm, and
Amy Brace, Owner of Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe, accepted the proclamation on behalf of
the small business owners in Hopkins.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
MOTION to adopt a Proclamation Recognizing November 30th, 2024, as Small
Business Saturday and Holiday in Hopkins
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
III.2. Elevate Hennepin Presentation; Needham
Brandon Bell, Principal Planning Analyst with Hennepin County, provided more
information about Elevate Hennepin.
III.3. 2024 Hopkins Community Image Awards Presentation; Elverum
Director of Planning and Development Elverum shared information about the winning
property owners.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the October 15, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
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2. Ratify Checks Issued in October, 2024; Bishop
3. Resolution Amending Fees in Appendix A of the Hopkins City Code; Bishop
4. Resolutions Approving Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal and
Private Water Service; Bishop
5. Authorize the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Agreement for Joint Participation in Shared Mobility Request for Proposals;
Elverum
6. Enter into a cooperative agreement between the City of Hopkins and Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District for Central Park stormwater and flood -storage
improvements; Imihy
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
V.1. Resolution Ordering Improvement Central Avenues Improvements and
Resolution stating the City’s intent to reimburse itself using bonds; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil and Nick Amatuccio from Bolton and Menk summarized City
Council Report 2024-141. In accordance with state statutes, the City Council must
conduct a public hearing and determine authorization of the project.
Mayor Hanlon confirmed that the plans for Lot 800 are being considered in conjunction
with the Lot 800 RFP currently out to developers. He also confirmed that any service lines
being updated will be done in coordination with homeowners. Council Member Hunke
supported the concrete bump outs proposed with the project.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
City Manager Mornson shared that all written comments received have been given to the
City Council.
William Anderson, 102 Wayside Road West, shared his concerns about the street widths.
Christian Sanchez, 213 9th Avenue North, shared his concerns about the street widths.
Daron Dolynchuk, 319 10th Avenue North, shared her concerns about the street widths.
Kristiane Sanchez, 213 9th Avenue North, shared her concerns about the street widths.
Chris Nelson, 200 11th Avenue North, shared his support for the proposed street widths.
Andre La Tondresse, resident of Marketplace Lofts and advocate for Church of the Cross,
shared his concerns about the street widths and proposed assessment costs asking for
the church to be deemed residential instead of commerical.
Mindy Woods, 110 11th Avenue North, shared her concerns about the street widths.
Brian Smoliak, 210 9th Avenue North, shared his support for the proposed street widths.
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Julie Marie Muskat, 345 10th Avenue North, shared her concerns about the street widths
and tree retention.
Abbie Seba, 134 9th Avenue North, shared her concerns about the street widths.
Josh Montgomery, 202 9th Avenue North, shared his concerns about the street widths
and requested a concrete bump out in front of his residence and changes to speed limits.
Charles Hendrix, 323 11th Avenue North, shared his concerns about considering other
modes of transportation in determining the street widths.
Tony Dalbec, 113 9th Avenue North, shared his concerns about the street widths.
Kathy Klugman, 101 9th Avenue North, shared her concerns about the street widths.
Jay Furnald, 308 10th Avenue North, shared his concerns about the street widths.
Zachary Clifton, 345 10th Avenue North, shared his concerns about street widths and
consideration of bike traffic.
Jean Hammond shared her concerns about street widths.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Council Member Hunke questioned response from public safety related to the street
design. Mr. Klingbeil shared the process for meeting with public safety during the design
stages of the project. Mr. Klingbeil shared the process for determining the proposed street
widths. Council Member Goodlund shared his concerns about parking in the Alice Smith
School area, impact to property values, snow removal, environmental impacts and traffic
calming measures should be stop signs and/or potential roundabouts and stre et width
aesthetics. He supported the bump outs and offered to have more trees planted in area
parks. Mr. Hanlon clarified that the increased boulevard space allows for additional snow
storage. He also acknowledged that staff and third parties have made changes to street
widths while balancing costs and best uses. Council Member Kuznia agreed that street
width discussions are tough and shared concerns about parking, street widths and project
costs. Council Member Hunke hoped the plans could offer a meet in the middle type of
approach. Discussion was held about the speed limit sign trailers.
Staff will take the comments into the final design process.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Hunke.
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-066, Resolution Ordering Improvement Central
Avenues Improvements and companion Resolution 2024-067, stating the City’s
intent to reimburse itself using bonds.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
V.2. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Fees in Appendix A of the Hopkins City
Code; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2024-139. The recommended
fees are intended to reflect staff time, equipment, technology costs, supplies and space
allocation.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to approve for first reading Ordinance 2024-1215 Amending Fees in Appendix
A of the Hopkins City Code.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Adoption of the 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement & Equipment Replacement
Plans; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop the CIP and ERP plans for 2025 to 2029.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to adopt the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement & Equipment Replacement
Plans.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. 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 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk