IV.1. Approval of Minutes of the February 18 Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 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,
Hunke and Kuznia attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant
City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning
and Development Elverum and Community Development Manager Needham.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of February 4, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of February 4, 2025, Closed Meetings Proceedings
3. Amendment to the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan; Bishop
4. Resolution Accepting Gifts and Donations Received by the City in 2024; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
V11.1. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 of the Hopkins City Code,
Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund; Needham
Community Development Manager Needham summarized City Council Report 2025-023.
There is a one-time grant opportunity to secure approximately $150,000 to fund affordable
housing programs through the Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Program. The program
matches funds 1:1 up to $150,000 for applicants to fund housing trust funds. To apply for
the funds, the city needs to establish a housing trust fund.
Further discussion was held about the grant funds, opportunities, timelines and city
funding.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve a First Reading of Ordinance 2025-1222 Amending the
Hopkins City Code.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule. City Manager Mornson spoke
to the Public Works Director retirement and recruitment and the Police Department
ICPOET program expanding in April. He also shared that the bid opening is coming up
for the central avenues project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon motion by
Hunke, second by Goodlund, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk