02-07-2023 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 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 Balan, Beck, Garrido
and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson , Assistant City
Manager Lenz, Management Analyst Imihy Bean, Fire Chief Specken, Finance Director
Bishop, City Clerk Domeier and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Black History Month Proclamation; Imihy Bean
Management Analyst Imihy Bean summarized City Council Report 2023 -021. The City
recognizes February as Black History Month to honor Black residents, community
members and Staff who have made meaningful contributions to Hopkins as well as
acknowledge the City’s role in creating and reconciling racial disparities that
disproportionally affect Black residents in Hopkins
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month .
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
III.2. Fire Department Update; Specken
Fire Chief Specken provided an update on the Hopkins Fire Department for the year 2022
and looking ahead to 2023. Paul Farrell and Adam Freeman, representatives from the
Hopkins Fire Relief Association also provided an overview of the association.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Balan .
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the January 6, 2023 City Council Goal Setting Session
2. Minutes of the January 17, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Ratify Checks Issued in January 2023; Bishop
4. Amendment to ERP; Bishop
5. Enter into staffing agreement with Raftelis; Imihy Bean
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FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the
2023 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; Mornson
City Manager Mornson summarized City Council Report 2023-016. The goals and
strategic plan publicly state items the City Council wishes to accomplish above and
beyond the normal operations and everyday services provided by the City.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-007 Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission
Statement and Adopting the 2023 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Balan, second by Garrido the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk