IV.1. Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2026, Special Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 16, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:47 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, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Associate Planner Gallagher, Public Works Director Pavek, City Engineer
Klingbeil, Deputy City Clerk Baker, Police Chief Johnson, Fire Chief Wenshau and City
Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officer; Johnson/Domeier
Police Chief Johnson introduced Hopkins Police Officer Marvin Williams. City Clerk
Domeier issued the Oath of Office.
III.2. Introduction and Oath of Office for Firefighters; Wenshau/Domeier
Fire Chief Wenshau introduced Hopkins Firefighters Dan Murray and Ryan McGuire. City
Clerk Domeier issued the Oaths of Office.
III.3. Proclamation Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month; Baker
Deputy City Clerk Baker summarized City Council Report 2026-025.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation celebrating April as Arab American Heritage
Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
2. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2026, Closed Meeting Proceedings; Casella
3. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Minnesota Food Truck Association;
Domeier
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 16, 2026
4. Approval of Consultant Contract between the City of Hopkins and Alta Planning
+ Design, Inc. to Implement the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant;
Gallagher
5. Approval of the Shared Bike and Scooter Program License Agreement between
the City of Hopkins and Neutron Holdings, Inc. dba Lime; Gallagher
6. Accept the City Manager Annual Performance Review Summary; Casella
7. Resolution Supporting Application to Hennepin County's Business District
Initiative Grant Program; Gallagher
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolutions Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Central Park
Improvements -City Project PR00-003; Pavek/Krzos
Director of Public Works Pavek, Finance Director Bishop, Mike Waltman with Bolton and
Menk, and Marcie Bean with Barr Engineering summarized Council Report 2026 -032.
The low bid was submitted by Park Construction Companies. The total bid was
$9,980,986.02, which includes the three bid alternatives. Staff recommended award of
the project contract to Park Construction Company. A majority of the City Council
supported the project, spoke to the partnerships and looked forward to the accessibility,
storm water management, green infrastructure, and resilient landscaping.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-011, Resolution Accepting Bids, Central Park
Improvements, City Project PR00-003 and Adopt Resolution 2026-012, Resolution
for Award of Contract, Central Park Improvements, City Project PR00-003.
Ayes: Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: Goodlund. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lizzie Borg, Hopkins Park Board, supported the Central Park Project.
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 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk