Minutes of the Council Meeting on February 3, 2014A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on February 3, 2014 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,
Morrison, Reynolds, Specken, Stadler and City Attorney Kim Kozar.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION
1. Citizen Award
Chief Specken and Chief Reynolds presented the Citizen Award to Anne Friedheim for her life
saving CPR efforts of her friend, Kelli Schnobrich. Chief Specken and Chief Reynolds presented
the award to Ms. Friedheim and recognized the rescue personnel for their efforts. Ms. Friedheim
and Ms. Schnobrich thanked the efforts of the emergency personnel. Mayor Maxwell congratulated
Ms., Friedheim for her fine example of citizenship.
2. Senator Ron Latz and Representative Steve Simon
Senator Latz and Representative Simon updated the Council on the upcoming Legislative session.
The major focus of the session will be on the bonding bill to cover infrastructure around the State of
Minnesota. Senator Latz and Representative Simon discussed the state budget, minimum wage bill
and SWLRT project. The SWLRT project is not included in the bonding bill but they discussed
with Council alternative funding mechanisms for the project.
There was Council discussion regarding federal funding and alternative financing of the SWLRT.
Senator Latz and Representative Simon discussed the importance of long-term funding sources for
the SWLRT and the need for alternative methods of transportation.
Mr. Morrison discussed with Senator Latz and Representative Simon items of importance to the
City of Hopkins including mitigation for loss of tax revenue from the SWLRT Operations and
Maintenance Facility, increase for the Chemical Assessment funding, clarification of e -cigarette
regulations and air quality renovations for ice facilities.
3. Update of the Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon;
Ms. Jocelyn Northenscold, Co -chairperson on the Steering Committee for Southwest Twin Cities
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, addressed the Council and gave an overview of the monthly meetings,
educational components, showed an informational video, discussed resources available to
community members and upcoming events. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February
20 at 7 pm. The website is www.swtcbeyondtheyellowribbon.ora.
III. REPORT
1. Fourth Quarter Financial Report; (Memo)
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 2013 General Fund revenues & expenditures,
overview of 4th Quarter Grants received totaling $1,518,831, 2013 Grants received totaled
$1.997,000, 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, 2013. Ms. Harkess updated the Council
regarding upcoming projects including the Financial Management Plan, Annual Audit, 2014 Bond
sale for street improvements, Financial Software update and the utility rate study.
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There was Council discussion regarding the timing of the bond sale to assure a favorable rate. Ms.
Harkess informed the Council that the City of Hopkins bond rating was recently upgraded to AA+.
The bond rating upgrade is tied to strong redevelopment in the community and leadership by
Council and staff to maintain a financially sound position. Staff will investigate the percentage of
cities in Minnesota that have an AA+ bond rating.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Minutes of the January 17, 2014 Goal Setting Meeting
2. Approve Minutes of the January 21, 2014 Council Meeting
3. Approve Minutes of the January 21, 2014 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
4. Ratify Checks Issued in the Month of January, 2014; (Memo)
5. Approve Resolution 2014-004, Supporting the Goals of the Move MN Campaign; (CR2014-012)
6. Approve Lot Improvement Agreement — Shady Oak Road; (CR2014-016)
7. Approve Resolution 2014-007, Appointing Hennepin County, Minnesota as agent with Respect
to a Public Hearing Regarding Housing Developments and the Issuance of Revenue Obligations
for the Benefit of Homeward Bound, Inc. (CR 2014-015)
Council Member Halverson 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. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Resolution 2014-005, Ordering Feasibility Report, Hobby Acres Street & Utility
Improvements; (CR 2014-013)
Mr. Stadler gave an overview of the 2014 street and utility improvements in Hobby Acres and the
metro -wide pavement failure problem due to commonly used asphalt mix in the late 1980's. Staff
has investigated the utilities and storm water drainage and is planning some water main
replacement, hydrant and valve work, sanitary sewer pipe lining and limited storm sewer system
improvements. The water main replacement requires the need for water service replacements to
nine homes, which will be assessed, to those properties. The city must follow the statutory
requirement process for assessments and the first step is ordering of the feasibility report. Mr.
Stadler gave an overview of the assessed properties and the two public meetings. There have been
no concerns by the property owners.
There was Council discussion regarding other areas of pavement concerns in Hopkins. Mr. Stadler
stated that there are no other areas of pavement failure due to the asphalt mix in Hopkins. Hobby
Acres was assessed for the original street improvement project and will not be assessed for this
project except for the water service replacements, which are a 50150 cost split with the nine property
owners.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2014-005, Resolution ordering the preparation of a feasibility report for Hobby Acres
neighborhood street & utility improvements. 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.
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2. Approve Resolution 2014-006, Accepting Feasibility Report & Ordering Public Hearing, Hobby
Acres Street & Utility Improvements; (CR 2014-014)
Mr. Waltman, Bolten Menk, Inc. Project Manager, presented the Feasibility Report regarding the
Hobby Acres Street & Utility Improvement project. Mr. Waltman gave an overview of the project
area, utility & storm sewer improvements, fire hydrant replacement, water main improvements,
explanation of the pavement failure, project cost and schedule. Mr. Waltman gave an overview of
the proposed assessments for the nine water service replacements. The neighborhood will be kept
informed about the project with regular communication and concerns can be addressed with the on-
site project representative, Mr. Nick Amtuccio. Mr. Waltman provided project contact information:
Project Manager Mike Waltman
mikewagbolten-menk. com
612-221-6946
Resident Project Representative Nick Amatuccio
nickam@bolten-menk.com
612-965-3926
There was Council discussion regarding the length of the project, assessment interest rate and
notification of assessed property owners. The road construction will not start in Hobby Acres until
after the scheduled neighborhood -wide garage sale. The assessment will be a 5 -year term at an
interest rate of 3.87%. Council requested that staff follow-up the assessment notice to the nine
property owners with a phone call.
Council Member Gadd moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2014-006, Resolution Ordering Public Improvement Hearing, Hobby Acres Street &
Utility Improvements, Project 2013-14. 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.
3. Approve 2014 Goals and Strategic Plans; Mornson (CR 2014-011)
Mr. Momson gave an overview of the 2014 City of Hopkins Mission and Goals, mission statement,
vision, 2014 goals, strategies and action items 2013 accomplishments, opportunities and 2014
projects.
Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Cummings seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution 2014-002, affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and adopting the 2014
Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins. 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.ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Mayor Maxwell invited all residents to attend the Taste of Hopkins and State of the City event on
Wednesday, February 5th at Hopkins Center for the Arts.
• Home Remodeling Fair is Sunday, February 23, 2014, 10:30 am. -3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower
Community Center.
• Citizens Academy begins April 3, 2014.
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Mr. Genellie addressed the Council regarding public information efforts to recruit Citizens
Academy participants which include the city website, February Hopkins Highlights, Hopkins
Connections email and announcements at the State of City event. The 2014 Citizens Academy will
feature a new format including a tour of city facilities.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member
Cummings seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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