IV.1. Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 4, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Monday, August 4, 2025, 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,
Hunke and Kuznia attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant
City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager
Imihy, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Director of Public Works Pavek,
City Engineer Klingbeil, Finance Director Bishop, Police Chief Johnson, Fire Chief
Specken, City Planner Krzos, Sustainability Coordinator Larson, Young Adult Programs
Specialist Arangure and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Firefighters; Specken/Domeier
Fire Chief Specken introduced Hopkins Firefighters Adam Knight, Ryan Hoffman,
Thomas Kyllo, Andrew Smith, Lizzie Wittrock and Jake Nelson. Following Mr. Specken’s
presentation, City Clerk Domeier issued the Oaths of Office.
III.2. 2025 Ace Program Review; Arangure
Young Adult Programs Specialist Arangure provided an overview of the 2025 Ace
Program. Program participants shared their summer experiences.
III.3. Central Park Renovation – Funding Analysis; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided an update on funding for the Central Park Renovation
project. City Council discussion held debate about the proposed funding and ultimately
still supported the renovations without implementing a tax levy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of July 15, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
2. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Team Tucker Family Foundation
Event; Domeier
3. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for St. Gabriel the Archangel Church
Event; Domeier
4. Ratify Checks Issued in July, 2025; Bishop
5. Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration
Account Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds for 501
Mainstreet; Needham
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6. Resolution for the Application to the Point Source Implementation Grant
Program through the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority; Imihy
7. Resolution Ordering Improvement to Central Park and Companion Resolution
stating the City’s intent to reimburse itself using bonds; Imihy
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Review of Kaleidoscope – Brighter Living LLC Concept Plan for Lot 800 (102
10th Ave. N.); Krzos
City Planner Krzos and Kaleidoscope representatives asked City Council to review the
concept plan and provide initial comments prior to a formal land use application. The City
Council generally supported the concept plan and looked forward to seeing the next site
plans.
VII.2. Resolution Adopting the Hopkins Climate Solutions Plan; Larson
Sustainability Specialist Larson summarized City Council Report 2025-126. The Hopkins
Climate Solutions Plan is a short-range document guiding work to mitigate greenhouse
gas emissions while increasing resilience in the Hopkins community. The City Council
thanked Ms. Larson for developing the plan.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-048, adopting the Hopkins Climate Solutions
Plan.
Ayes: Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: Goodlund. Motion carried.
Council Member Goodlund preferred the $125,000 go towards public safety funding.
VII.3. 2026 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop asked City Council for input and guidance for the 2026 General
Fund Budget and Tax Levy.
The City Council shared their views about the proposed budget including staffing,
attending conferences and training, youth programming, climate solution fund, the target
for 4, 6 and 8 percent budget options while maintaining existing programming and public
safety staffing. Most of the City Council supported maintaining the climate solution fund.
The City Council directed staff to come back with budget options for 4, 6 and 8 percent
tax levy increases.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynn Bialick, 320 5th Avenue N., Hopkins, commented that Mayor Hanlon should not have
political signs up in Hopkins per the Secretary of State rules.
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Brian Smoliak, 219 9th Avenue North, Hopkins, expressed his support for the Climate
Action Solution Fund.
Dennis Guillame, 2070 Mainstreet, expressed his support for the Climate Action Solution
Fund.
Amy Schneider, 315 13th Avenue N., Hopkins expressed her support for the Climate
Action Solution Fund.
Joanne Lynch, 321 12th Avenue North, Hopkins, expressed her support for the Climate
Action Solution Fund. She encouraged the City Council to consider how lucky we are to
have the things we have in Hopkins when looking at the budget.
Billee Kraut, 140 11th Avenue North, requested a solar garden in south Hopkins and zero
waste options be pursued in Hopkins. She also commented on Council Member
Goodlund’s dissenting votes related to municipal elections and the mayor’s office term
which would have led to cost savings.
Brooke Roper, 1030 Feltl Court, Hopkins, expressed her support for the Climate Action
Solution Fund.
Will Kessler, 1328 North Lake Street, Apt. 131, Hopkins, expressed his support for the
Climate Action Solution Plan.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule.
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 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk