07-18-2023 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JULY 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, July 18, 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, City Clerk Domeier, Planner Howard, City Engineer Klingbeil, Finance
Director Bishop, Fire Chief Specken, Police Chief Johnson and Economic Development
Director Elverum. Several members of the Hopkins Police Department were also present.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Youth Community Member Recognition; Johnson
The Hopkins Police Department and Fire Department presented Jahakari Jones and
Ashawn Kopis-Petty with special awards for their assistance.
III.2. Oath of Office for Police Lieutenant and Sergeants; Johnson/Domeier
Police Chief Johnson will introduced and shared background information on Lieutenant
Pilon and Sergeants Cady and Colleran. City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to
the officers.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the July 11, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for St. Gabriel the Archangel Church ;
Domeier
3. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for BPOE Lodge 2221 DBA Hopkins
Elks Lodge; Domeier
4. Second Reading: Interim Ordinance Authorizing a Study and Imposing a
Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of Cannabis Businesses in the
City of Hopkins; Lenz
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Engagement Plan for 17th Avenue Reconstruction Project; Howard
Planner Howard and City Engineer Klingbeil along with Mike Waltman and Mikaela
Isaacson from Bolton and Menk provided information on the engagement plan for the 17th
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Avenue reconstruction project, and requested feedback from the City Council on the
proposed approach of exploring opportunities for outside funding to assist in completing
the project.
Council Member Hunke asked staff to consider connecting past Highway 7 to align with
Minnetonka projects and shared his support for Concept A. Council Member Beck also
supported Concept A and shared concerns about the bicycle signals and impacts to
homeowners that have driveways along 17th Avenue. Mayor Hanlon was impressed with
the public outreach ideas presented.
VII.2. 2024 General Fund Budget & Tax Levy; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided information on the 2024 General Fund Budget and
requested input and guidance on moving forward with the proposed budget and tax levy.
Council Member Hunke requested more information on the budget surplus funds. Mr.
Bishop explained the options for the use of the funds. Council Member Balan was not in
favor of the proposed increase and wanted staff to find ways to reduce it. Council Member
Beck stated the budget includes everything the City Council has requested and was torn
on how to move forward with the proposed increase. He wanted to make sure public
services and safety are adequately staffed and funded. Mayor Hanlon shared concerns
about the levy increase and suggested separating the franchise fee discussions. He also
wanted to utilize the $825,000 public safety funds towards staffing and other proposed
initiatives and supported the revolving loan fund and land trusts as they can save
residents money. Mayor Hanlon and Council Members Beck and Hunke supported staff
developing a 5%, 7% and 9% levy increase. Council Member Hunke wanted more
information on the forestry position. Mayor Hanlon requested staf f to provide more
information on license fees this fall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Balan shared his highlights from the Hopkins Raspberry Festival. City
Manager Mornson stated that National Night Out is August 1 and the next City Council
meeting is August 8.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Balan, second by Beck, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk