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CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6:35 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, Finance Director
Bishop, Community Development Manager Needham, Director of Planning and
Development Elverum, City Planner Krzos, Planner Gallagher and City Attorney Sathe.
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. Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing Small Business Saturday and Holiday in
Hopkins, and the 40th Anniversary of Hopkins Frame and Design; Needham
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Adopt a proclamation recognizing Small Business Saturday and Holiday
in Hopkins and the 40th anniversary of Hopkins Frame and Design.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
III.2. 2025 Hopkins Community Image Awards; Elverum
Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum presented the 2025
Community Image Awards.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2025, Special Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Approval of 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule; Domeier
3. Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the City of Hopkins and Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District for Central Park Improvements; Krzos
4. Resolution Approving LG230 Application to Conduct Off -Site Lawful Gambling
by Hopkins Youth Hockey Association at the Hopkins Pavilion; Domeier
5. Resolution of Support to Solicit Outside Funding Including the Local Roadway
Improvement Program for the 17th Avenue Improvements Project;
Gallagher/Klingbeil
6. Resolution Increasing Parking Permit Rates Effective January 1, 2026; Bishop
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7. Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant Navigation Support for the City;
Kivett
8. Ratify Checks Issued in October, 2025; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Short-Term Rental at 29
Van Buren Avenue South; Gallagher
Planner Gallagher summarized City Council Report 2025-162. Anthony Yanchuk applied
for a conditional use permit to allow short-term rental of their property located at 29 Van
Buren Avenue South. The request is to allow short-term rental of both units in the duplex.
Mayor Hanlon supported the CUP for this property but asked that staff develop a policy
for all short-term rentals.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-067, approving the Conditional Use Permit
application for 29 Van Buren Avenue South to be used for short -term rental,
subject to conditions.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. First Reading of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning Ordinance and
a PUD Site Plan for 501 Mainstreet and 15 6th Avenue North; Krzos
City Planner Krzos and the developer summarized City Council Report 2025-164. 501
Mainstreet LLC requested approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow
redevelopment of two properties at 501 Mainstreet and 15 6th Avenue North.
The City Council supported the project but shared concerns about parking and ev car set -
ups. Mayor Hanlon suggested using the climate solutions funds to accommodate some
options. City Attorney Sathe will look into options.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-067 approving a first reading of the Planned Unit
Development Rezoning Ordinance and approving the PUD Site Plan for 501
Mainstreet and 15 6th Avenue North with the additional PUD deviations noted by
staff regarding EV-ready facilities and surfacing of the 6th Ave Parking area.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. Enterprise Fund Budgets and Utility Rate Increases; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2025-167 which included
budgets for all Enterprise Funds including Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Refuse
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and Pavilion. Rate increases are proposed for the Water Fund (6.8%), Sewer Fund (6.1%)
and Refuse Funds (3.5%). Storm Sewer rates would not change.
The City Council supported moving towards quarterly utility billing and ensured that there
would be communication efforts about the change to the public. Council Member
Goodlund asked if there are options for the organics recycling. City Attorney Sathe not ed
that the county ordinance requires pick up at each household. The City Council also
supported implementing credit card fees and using the storm water surplus towards
existing debt.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2025-070 Increasing Water, Sanitary Sewer,
Refuse Collection, Recycling and Organic Recycling Rates Effective January 1,
2026.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.4. Special Revenue Fund Budgets and Activity Center Budget Review; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop requested input on the proposed budgets for special revenue
funds. Brief discussion was held about the parking fund and Hopkins Activity Center fund
options.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5th and Main’s attorney provided public comment on the Footprint Development Project.
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 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk