04-01-2025 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 1, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Garrido, Goodlund,
Hunke and Kuznia attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant
City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager
Imihy, Finance Director Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Planner
Krzos, Community Development Manager Needham, City Engineer Klingbeil,
Sustainability Specialist Larson, Planner Howard, Operations Superintendent Pavek and
City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Hanlon stated Council Member Goodlund’s Washington D.C. trip (NLC
Congressional City Conference) will be discussed at the end of the meeting.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda with the addition.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Proclamation Celebrating Arbor Day in Hopkins; Larson
Sustainability Specialist Larson summarized City Council Report 2025-054. Hopkins is a
recognized Tree City USA community and is committed to preserving a healthy and
robust tree canopy.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a proclamation celebrating Arbor Day in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
III.2. Proclamation Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month in Hopkins; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiative Manager Imihy summarized City Council Report 2025-051.
Hopkins recognizes Arab American Heritage Month as a celebration of its diversity and
welcoming residents and visitors.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation recognizing April as Arab American Heritage
Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of the March 18, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration
Account Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds for Footprint
Development; Needham
3. Resolution of Support for Application to Brownfield GAP Financing Program;
Needham
4. Ratify Checks Issued in March, 2025; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
V11.1. First Reading: Ordinance Rezoning the Property at 100 Jackson Avenue
North; Krzos
City Planner Krzos summarized City Council Report 2025-053. Cargill Incorporated, the
property owner, is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) of 100 Jackson
Avenue North.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-023 approving a first reading of Ordinance 2025-
1225 rezoning the property at 100 Jackson Avenue N.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
V11.2. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Part 2, Chapter 8 of the Hopkins City
Code relating to Establish a Hopkins Sustainable Building Policy; Howard
Planner Howard summarized City Council Report 2025-030. City Council directed staff to
develop a Hopkins Sustainable Building Policy. With the support of funding from
Hennepin County and subject matter expertise from staff at the Center for Energy and
Environment, staff developed the policy.
The City Council shared their support for the policy. Council Member Goodlund cautioned
this policy could cause developers or businesses not to choose Hopkins.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt for First Reading Ordinance 2025-1224, Amending Hopkins City
Code Part II, Chapter 8, Establishing a Hopkins Sustainable Building Policy.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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V11.3. Enter into Memorandum of Understanding with the Hopkins Historical
Society for 907 Mainstreet; Imihy
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy summarized City Council Report 2025-
056. Staff have worked with the Hopkins Historical Society and the City’s attorney to draft
a Memorandum of Understanding which outlines a process moving forward including a
termination of the lease.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Hopkins
Historical Society and the City of Hopkins for the operation, maintenance and
decision-making related to the Albert Pike Lodge located at 907 Mainstreet.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kent Saleska, 210 12th Ave N., Hopkins shared comments about Ben Goodlund’s votes
and behaviors as a City Council member. Mayor Hanlon shared that several comments
have been made by the public about the Washington D.C. trip. Council Member Goodlund
provided his timeline and conference information related to the public concerns. Mayor
Hanlon urged Council Member Goodlund to share some accountability in his actions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule. He also provided an update on
the agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Alatus Group. City
Manager Mornson shard information about the Hopkins Academy, Charter Commission
action, and the April 8 City Council Special Meeting. Mayor Hanlon recognized longtime
resident Dick Van Sickle for his contributions to the city.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon motion by
Hunke, second by Garrido, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk