02-17-2026 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Monday, February 17, 2026, 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 Garrido, Goodlund,
Hunke and Kuznia attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, Assistant
City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Program Specialist Baker, Finance Director
Bishop, and Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Police Chief Johnson,
Sustainability Specialist Larson, Arts and Amenities Director Anderson, City Engineer
Klingbeil, Activity Center Manager Kivett, and Planner Gallagher.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Presentation of National Digital Inclusion Alliance Trailblazer Award; Kivett
Activity Center Manager Kivett presented the award to the City Council.
III.2. 2026 Legislative Priorities; Baker
Program Specialist Baker provided an overview of the City’s 2026 legislative agenda.
Director of Planning and Development Elverum explained more about the proposed TIF
legislation and park dedication fees. Council Member Goodlund said he did not support
the opportunity to have local sales tax, but all other members supported the initiative.
III.3. Sustainability Update; Larson
Sustainability Specialist Larson presented the yearly update on sustainability initiatives
and accomplishments across departments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2026, Goal Setting Retreat Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Approval of Minutes of February 2, 2026, Regular Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
3. Resolution Supporting Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor
Recreation Grant Application for Central Park and Execute an Agreement, if
Approved; Gallagher
4. Resolution Accepting Gifts and Donations Received by the City in 2025; Bishop
5. Resolution Declaring Fire Ladder Truck as Surplus and Authorizing its Sale;
Bishop
6. Resolution Closing Fund 229 and Transfer Balances; Bishop
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
7. Second Reading: Ordinance Amending the Development Code Allowing Large
Day Cares as a Permitted Use in the IX-S Zone; Krzos
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopted the
2026 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; Mornson
City Manager Mornson summarized City Council Report 2026 -015. The 2026 goals and
strategic plan publicly state the items the City Council wishes to accomplish beyond the
normal operations and everyday services provided by the city.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-006 Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission
Statement and Adopting the 2026 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Marti Priest, 110 12th Avenue North, Hopkins, read a statement on behalf Nacho Estrada,
Nacho’s Mexican Restaurant, 1016 Mainstreet, Hopkins, regarding ICE enforcement and
need for business support.
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
Hunke, second by Goodlund, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk