IV.1. Approval of Minutes of January 6, 2026, Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 6, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, January 6, 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, and Director of
Planning and Development Elverum.
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to Mayor Hanlon and Council Members
Garrido and Kuznia.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Introduction of Jill A Anderson, new Hopkins Arts & Amenities Director
Assistant City Manager Casella introduced Ms. Anderson to the City Council and
community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026; Domeier
3. Designation of the Official Newspaper for 2026; Domeier
4. Authorization of Out-of-State Travel; Domeier
5. Resolution Approving LG230 Application to Conduct Off -Site Lawful Gambling
by Hopkins Youth Hockey Association at the Hopkins Pavilion; Domeier
6. Approve Metropolitan Council Policy and Program Development Grant
Agreement; Needham
7. Designation of Official Depositories for 2026; Bishop
8. Ratify Checks Issued December 2025; Bishop
9. Approval of 2026 Union Contract with IAFF #1275 and Corresponding MOU;
Casella
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 6, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Award the Sale of $6,250,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2026A; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2026-008. The Series 2026A
bonds will be a general obligation of the city for which it’s full faith, credit and taxing
powers are pledged. The bonds are being issued to refinance $7,335,000 General
Obligation Temporary Bonds, Series 2023A. The City will write down a portion of the
bonds with $700,000 from the Storm Sewer Fund and $120,000 in prepaid assessments.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-002; Awarding the Sale of General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$5,505,000; 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.
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 Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk