MInutes of the September 17, 2013 Council MeetingA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on September 17, 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 Duepner,
Genellie, Hartsig, and Mornson.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Il. REPORT
Depot Youth Presentation — 15 -Year Anniversary
Student representatives from The Depot Coffee House gave an overview of the Depot Mission,
youth programming, music events, partnerships, the Depot youth project activities, classroom
connection, special events, coffee operations, student work experience, rental revenue and
partnership with the Hopkins Activity Center kitchen allowing Chef Phil the opportunity to
create delicious menu items to sell at the Depot. The students gave an overview of the "15 hours
of Music Fest" in celebration of The Depot's 15 -year anniversary. The students discussed the
Depot's goals for the future, which include continuing the mission and seeking out new ways to
welcome youth and the whole community to The Depot. A new monument sign will be installed
at the entrance soon. The Depot representatives thanked Hopkins for their support. For additional
information on The Depot, visit www.depotcoffeehouse.com. The Council thanked the board
members and partners for their support of The Depot.
IJI. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the September 3, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the September 3, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Minutes of the September 10, 2013 Work Session
4. Adopt Resolution 2013-057, Appointing Election Judges for the City and School District
General Election on November 5, 2013; (CR 2013- 095)
5. Authorize Out -of -State Travel; (CR 2013-093)
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Gadd 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.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• September 29, 2013 (Sunday) — Celebration of Community, 11-2 pm, Eisenhower
Community Center
• October 2, 2013 — Citizens Academy Alumni Event
• October 10, 2013 — League of Women's Voters Debate
• October 12, 2013 — Fire Department Open House
• October 12, 2013 — Yellow Ribbon Event at Downtown Park
• Mr. Mornson acknowledged Finance Director Christine Harkess for receiving the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA).
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 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk