06-21-2016 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 21, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice hereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held
on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7:11 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 First Street
South, Hopkins.
Mayor Cummings called the meting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson, Gadd
and Campbell attending. Staff I resent included City Manager Momson, Planning and
Development Director Elverum Finance Director Harkess, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City
Attorney Riggs and Public Wor s Director Stadler.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by alverson.
Mayor Cummings commented at the donation of the Fort Snelling Flag presentation would be
rescheduled for July.
Motion to Adopt Agenda without the Presentation#3.
Ayes: Kuznia,Halvers n, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion ca�ried.
PRESENTATIONS
111.1. Ukraine Youth Forum/Si- er City Reaffirmation Presentation
City Council Member Gadd gav- an overview of the Ukraine Youth Forum. Karla Hill
introduced the group members a d gave a history of the 2016 Youth Leadership Engagement&
Development Program. Council I ember Gadd read the proclamation reaffirming the sister city
relationship with Boryspil, Ukra ne
111.2. Raspberry Festival Prese tation
Hopkins Raspberry Festival press dent Charlie Yunker gave an overview of the 2016 Hopkins
Raspberry Festival events, July •-17. Mr. Yunker thanked the Council and staff for their support
of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival. Mayor Cummings thanked the festival volunteers for all their
hard work.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by K nia.
Motion to Approve the •onsent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the June 7. 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the June 7, 2016 City Council Work Session following Regular Meeting
Proceedings
3. Minutes of the June 1-, 2016 Work Session Proceedings
4. Declaring the Official Intent of the City of Hopkins to Reimburse Certain
Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to be Issued by the City; (CR2016-066)
5. Approve Agreement ith Hennepin County for Assessing Services; (CR2016-067)
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Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. First Reading: Approve Amendment of City Code Section 820 in regard to
Maintenance of Vegetation; and Approve Adoption of Resolution 2016-047 Endorsing
"Pollinator-Safe" Policies and Procedures; (CR2016-068)
Public Works Director Stadler gave an overview of the amendments to the City Code and the
resolution of the pollinator-safe practices. Council Member Campbell asked about the list of
native and naturalized pollinator-safe plants. Mr. Stadler commented that staff is putting together
the list of plants and will make it available on the city website. Council Member Kuznia
commented that the amendments better define planting areas.
Motion by Campbell. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt for first reading Ordinance 2016-1112, amending City Code 820; and,
approve the adoption of Resolution 2016-047, endorsing "Pollinator-Safe" policies and
procedures.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Resolution Approving Transfer of Excess Fee Revenues to Westbrooke Patio
Homes; (CR2016-065)
Finance Director Harkess gave an overview of the excess fee revenues that were a result of
refinancing of bonds at a lower interest rate. The funds will be used for Westbrooke Patio Home
improvements as outlined in the original agreement.
Mr. Scott Madsen, Westbrooke Patio Homes President, addressed the Council regarding the
improvements and project replacement area.
Council commented on the importance of maintaining the housing stock.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2016-048 transferring excess Revenue Fees to Supplemental
Project Funds.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. Award Sale of Bonds —G.O. Improvement Bonds Series 2016A; (2016-069)
In addition to Finance Director Harkess, a representative present for the item was Jason
Aarsvold, Ehlers, Inc. Mr. Aasrvold gave an overview of the bond sale and bids. The bond sale
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reaffirmed the City's AA+rating.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-050 awarding the sale of General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, Series 2016A, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$4,335,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and delivery;
and providing for their payment.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.4. Award Sale of Bonds —G.O. Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2016B; (CR2016-070)
Jason Aarsvold, Ehlers Inc., gave an overview of the Tax Abatement bond sale and bids.
There was Council discussion regarding bidders and interest rates. Mr. Aarsvold provided an
explanation of the bidder process and low interest rates.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Campbell.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-051 awarding the sale of General Obligation Tax
Abatement Bonds, Series 2016B, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$1,630,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and delivery;
and providing for their payment.
Ayes: Halverson, Kuznia, Cummings, Gadd, Campbell
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hopkins Area Sewer Improvements Project Public Open House: North of Oakes Park at 402
Hiawatha Ave. —Wednesday„June 29— 5 p.m. to7 p.m.
Art from the Attic Event: Hopkins Center for the Arts—Saturday, July 9—10 a.m.to 3 p.m. A
Poet Wagon will be at the event and will give people a chance to express "what you love
about Hopkins."
The next City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Kuznia,
second by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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OPEN AGENDA— PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
The City Council did not receive any comments or concerns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Molly l,.ummings, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk