IV.1. Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:32 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, Deputy City Clerk Baker, Finance Director Bishop, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum, Public Works Director Pavek, HRA Director
Mohamed, City Planner Krzos, Community Development Manager Needham, Special
Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy, Community Connectors Ludolph and Kahiye, and
City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Team Tucker All Star Party Update; Hanlon
Tucker’s mom, Dana Anderson-Helstrom, provided an overview of Tucker’s story, the
VIP program, and an update on the event.
III.2. Visit from Sister City Boryspil, Ukraine Student; Casella
Student Maksym Zahorodnii introduced himself, shared a brief update about Boryspil,
Ukraine, and discussed the various programs and aims of the Youth Council of Boryspil.
Zahorodnii also presented Mayor Hanlon with a commemorative framed medallion.
Mayor Hanlon followed the presentation with a statement about the Annunciation
Church shooting and gun violence in our communities. Council and attendees observed
a minute of silence for the victims of the attack.
III.3. Proclamation Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month; Imihy
Community Connector Ludolph summarized City Council Report 2025-134. The
proclamation recognizes Latinx Heritage Month as a celebration of the diverse and vibrant
experiences of our residents and visitors and to affirm our commitment to the equity and
safety of all who call Hopkins home.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation celebrating Latino Heritage Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Approval of Professional Service Agreement with Hennepin County Housing
and Redevelopment Authority for Business District Initiative Grant; Needham
3. Ratify Checks Issued in August 2025; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1 Review of Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review Requests for a Major
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance use at 1201 6th St S.; Krzos
City Planner Krzos summarized City Council Report 2025-135. Mn Adult & Teen
Challenge is intending to purchase the property at 1201 6th - Street S. to service its fleet
of vehicles. The Hopkins development code defines uses that involve maintenance and
repair of vehicles including body work, as major vehicle repair and maintenance. Major
vehicle repair and maintenance is a conditional use in the I1, light industrial zoning district.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-051 approving a conditional use permit and site
plan for a major vehicle repair and maintenance use at the property located at 1201
- 6th Street S.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. 2026 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop reviewed the budget process, shared the proposed preliminary
levy scenarios requested at the August 4 City Council meeting , potential impacts on
property taxes, and requested Council’s feedback on the proposals.
Mayor Hanlon and Council Members Hunke and Garrido reiterated how the proposed
budget invests in public safety. Mayor Hanlon and Council Members Garrido, Kuznia, and
Hunke stated support for the Community Connector positions. Mayor Hanlon expressed
his dislike for large, unused fund balances and suggested they be used to pay for debt
reductions.
Council Members Hunke, Kuznia, and Garrido expressed opposition to the proposals that
included staff reductions. Council Member Kuznia requested further review of line -item
reductions to see where priorities could be reassessed.
Council Member Goodlund asked questions about the City’s debt position, how much
money is in the Economic Development Fund, and whether staff would provide guidance
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to Council when discussing what service areas could be reduced. Council Member
Goodlund requested more specific ideas for cuts to bring the tax levy down to six or four
percent.
Council Member Garrido stated her opposition to cuts to the Hopkins Climate Solutions
Fund and made suggestions for travel and conference spending changes.
Council reached general consensus that City staff should aim to begin with the eight
percent tax levy and then work to make additional cuts that bring the levy closer to six
percent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Noah Barrett, 700 Cambridge Street, provided comment on his concerns about privacy
associated with Police Department license plate readers and their ability to track vehicles
based on cosmetic damage and without the need for license plates.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon shared the City Council meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon motion by
Garrido, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Baker, Deputy City Clerk