IV.2. Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 5, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, May 4, 2026, at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1st Street South.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hunke called the meeting to order with Council Members Garrido,
Goodlund, and Kuznia attending. Mayor Hanlon was absent. Others attending included
City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Associate Planner Gallagher, Program Specialist Baker, and Finance Director
Bishop.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Proclamation Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month; Baker
Program Specialist Baker summarized City Council Report 2026-045.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation celebrating May as Asian American and Pacific
Islander Heritage Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
III.2. Proclamation Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month; Casella
Program Specialist Baker summarized City Council Report 2026-044.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness
Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
III.3. Proclamation Declaring May as Bike Month; Gallagher
Associate Planner Gallagher summarized City Council Report 2026-048.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Declaring May as Bike Month.
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Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
2. Approval of the Minutes of April 21, 2026, Closed Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
3. Approval of Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund Grant Agreement
for Central Park Improvements; Krzos
4. Ratify Checks Issued in April 2026; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2026B, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Approximately $7,220,000;
Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2026-043. The bonds are being
sold to finance two purposes: The second phase of the 2025/2026 street and utility
reconstruction project in Central Avenues. The bonds for this purpose will be issued with
a 16-year term to come from general tax levy, special assessments and utility revenues.
Principal payments will be made over 12 years from 2031 to 2042; and 2026 Water &
Sewer SCADA Fiber Project.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-016: Providing for the Sale of $7,220,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Hunke shared the City Council meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon motion by
Goodlund, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk