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March 17, 2009
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 16, 2009
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council
members, Brausen, Rowan, Y ouakim, Halverson and City Manager Rick Getschow
Other:
City Manager Getschow stated that Hopkins TIF bill for extensions on the downtown projects was
before the Senate Taxes committee this past week. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the
omnibus tax bill. The next appearance will befor~ the House Taxes committee.
· City Manager Getschow stated that the foreclosure map will now be available as a link so more detail
can be seen regarding the individual properties in foreclosure in Hopkins.
City Manager Getschow stated that a calendar for the upcoming CER T classes in 2009 is coming.
Council member Y ouakim stated that 5 million dollars is now proposed to be included in the bonding
bill for the Southwest LR T.
Council member Brausen stated that a resident had asked about a plumbing leak on ih Ave. North. City
Manager Getschow will follow-up.
Council member Halverson asked about the schedule used for rental inspections of single family
properties. City Manager Getschow stated that the inspector, for the most part, is working across the city
from west to east but could do inspections in other areas based on request. He will follow-up.
With no further business, a motion was made by Brausen, seconded by Y ouakim to adjourn the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Rick Getschow, Secretary
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Eugene J. Max ell, yor