IV.1. Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, August 19, 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, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Assistant Finance Director Merrick, Fire Chief Specken, Police Chief Johnson
and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Lieutenant and Sergeant;
Johnson/Domeier
Police Chief Johnson introduced Hopkins Police Lieutenant Kevin Frederick and Sergeant
Andrew Roeder. Following Mr. Johnson’s presentation, City Clerk Domeier issued the
Oaths of Office.
III.2. Green Line Extension Project Update; Elverum/Alexander
Jim Alexander, Project Director for the Green Line LRT Extension at Metro Transit, shared
an update on the project. Discussion was held about the road conditions on Blake Road,
17th Avenue south of Excelsior Blvd., trail ownership, communications, and process for
collecting fares. Mr. Alexander will follow-up on the drainage issues and collecting fare
questions.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2025, Closed Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
3. Approval of Development Agreement with Summit Condominium Association
for Summit on 7 Housing Improvement Area; Needham
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 19, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $4,060,000 General Obligation Housing
Improvement Area Bonds, Series 2025B; Kvilvang
Stacie Kvilvang, Senior Municipal Advisor with Ehlers, summarized City Council Report
2025-132. The Series 2025B bonds will be used to finance improvements to the Summit
on 7 building located at 1502 5th St. N.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-050: Awarding the Sale of General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$4,060,000; fixing their form and specification; directing their execution and
delivery; and providing for their payment
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Lawson, 14301 Stewart Lane, Minnetonka, provided comment related to 901
Mainstreet and obtaining a cannabis license and registration. Ms. Lawson suggested
either denying registration for the party based on no lease at 901 Mainstreet or adding a
fourth registration by ordinance.
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
Garrido, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk