12-04-2023 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 4, 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, Beck and Hunke
attending. Council Member Garrido was absent. Others attending included City Manager
Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop,
Director of Public Works Autio, Fire Chief Specken and Police Chief Johnson .
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Garrido. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
III.1. 2024 Budget Meeting, 2024 Tax Levy, 2024 HRA/EDA Levy and General and
Special Revenue Fund Budgets; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2023-130. On September 19,
the preliminary levy of $19,678,939, a $912,715 or 4.86% increase from 2023 was
approved. The staff’s recommendation is to adopt this levy as Final. The purpose of
tonight’s meeting is to hold a public hearing on the 2024 tax levy. The final levy must be
adopted and submitted to Hennepin County by December 28.
Police Chief Johnson provided more information about the enhanced security measures
mandated by the BCA. He also provided an update on partnerships with surrounding
agencies for a records management system. Mayor Hanlon requested efficiency savings
and return on investment for the street light improvement project.
Mayor Hanlon opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Garrido. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing closed at 6:54 p.m.
Council Members Hunke and Balan thanked staff’s efforts for reducing the levy
throughout the budget process while maintaining core services and programs. Council
Member Beck did not support spending down surplus funds to balance the budget. Mayor
Hanlon spoke to the competing interests that are incorporated into the budget.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-050 Approving the 2024 Tax Levy, 2024 HRA
Levy and Adopting the 2024 General and Special Revenue Fund Budgets.
Ayes: Balan, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: Beck. Absent: Garrido. 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 Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk