Minutes of the 1-22-2013 CC MeetingA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on January 22, 2013, in the Council Chambers
of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members Cummings, Gadd, Halverson
and Youakim. Also, present were staff members Elverum, Genellie, Harkess, Mornson and City
Attorney Wynn Curtiss.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. REPORT
Quarterly Financial Report
Ms. Harkess reviewed the Fourth Quarter Financial and Investment Report with the Council. Ms.
Harkess explained that this is a pre -audit report and is subject to change as year-end work is completed.
Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the 2012 General Fund revenues & expenditures, overview of
$208,000 in grants received, comparisons to the past four years, the Special Revenue Fund revenues,
expenditures & financial position, an overview of the Enterprise Fund revenues & expenditures and the
cash & investment balance & earnings as of December 31, 2012. Ms. Harkess updated the Council
regarding upcoming projects; the Financial Management Plan, Annual Audit and the 2013 Bond sale for
street improvements.
There was discussion about the general fund revenues & expenditures and the pending year-end entries,
the opportunity for residents to participate in the Fire Department Home Inspection Program and the
Fire Department's increased volume of medical calls. There was discussion about the Depot Coffee
House profits & contributing partners funding the youth activities.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the January 8, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the January 8, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the January 15, 2013 Work Session
4. Approval of the Pay Equity Implementation Report
Mr. Genellie addressed Council regarding the Pay Equity Implementation report that is submitted to the
State every three years.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member
Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye.
The motion carried unanimously
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Youakim
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor