11-21-2023 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, November 21,2023, 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, Garrido and
Hunke attending. Council Member Beck was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director
Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, City Planner Krzos, Planner
Howard, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Canvass to Certify the Results of the Election Recount for the City Council
Seat; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier summarized City Council Report 2023 -130. The City Council as
canvassing board is responsible for certification of the results of the recount. The recount
results were Ben Goodlund 886 votes and Aaron Kuznia 884 votes.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to declare the results of the November 20, 2023, Election recount.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
III.2. Park Board 2024 Work Plan; Imihy Bean
Special Initiatives and Projects Manager Imihy Bean and Park Member Matthew Miller
provided an update on the 2023 plan and sought feedback on the 2024 plan. A brief
discussion was held about the priorities for 2024 including race and equity plans along
with park usage. Council Member Balan requested that other members of the community
be asked to be in the race and equity working group. Discussion ensued regarding the
Master Parks Plan and the race and equity component.
III.3. Planning and Zoning Commission 2024 Work Plan; Krzos
City Planner Krzos and Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Andrew Wright provided
an update on the 2023 plan and sought feedback on the 2024 plan. Council Member
Hunke appreciated the Commission learning more about the Shaky Oak Station area and
suggested reviewing policies related to the City’s equity goals.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 14, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Second Reading: Extension of Interim Ordinance Authorizing a Study and
Imposing a Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of Cannabis
Businesses in the City of Hopkins; Domeier
3. Resolutions Approving Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal and
Private Water Service Repairs; Bishop
4. Approval of 2024-2026 Contract with Local 49; Lenz
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2023-126. Adoption of the CIP
will authorize staff to prepare for purchases scheduled in 2024. Additional approvals will
be necessary for most projects to proceed. The years 2025-2028 serve as a long-range
plan and projects are not authorized by approving the plan .
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
VII.2. Adoption of the 2024-2028 Equipment Replacement Plan; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2023-127. Adoption of the ERP
allows staff to begin preparation for their purchases scheduled in 2024. Items that fall
under the Minnesota Statutes Uniform Bidding/Contracting laws will require further
approval before their purchase. The years 2025-2028 serve as a long-range plan and
purchases are not authorized by approving the plan. Mayor Hanlon requested a projected
budget to actual cost column included in future budget updates.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the 2024-2028 Equipment Replacement Plan.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. City Manager Mornson thanked
City Clerk Domeier for her work on the City Elections; announced that Assistant City
Manager Lenz is leaving the city after eight years; and shared an email from the 325
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Blake Road project general contractor commending the great service provided by the
Public Works and Inspections departments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Garrido, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk