05-15-2018 Work Session after Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 9:39 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
First Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Cummings called the meeting to order with Council Members Kuznia, Halverson,
Gadd and Campbell attending. Staff present included City Manager Mornson, Finance
Director Bishop, Assistant City Manager Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler.
Finance Department
Finance Director Bishop discussed the staff report regarding the proposed franchise fee
increase and financing of the city hall project. Mr. Bishop discussed the larger rate
increase of$1.30 monthly for gas and electric customers for a total of$2.60 per month
or $84 per year increase. The proposed increase for commercial and industrial
customers would be 59%. The larger rate increase could fully fund the city hall project.
Mr. Bishop reviewed the franchise fee comparison to other cities.
There was much discussion about the proposed increase and the additional revenue
that could fund other projects in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and reduce the tax
levy. There was discussion about the June agenda timetable.
Council consensus was that they liked the increase to the franchise fees. Mayor
Cummings commented that due to many financial commitments she does not think the
City Hall upgrades need to be done now. Council Member Campbell commented that
the timing is good for the City Hall remodel. Council Member Gadd commented that he
would like to move forward with the City Hall remodel. Council Member Halverson
commented that the remodel needs to be completed. Council Member Kuznia
commented that he supports the remodel.
Public Works
Council Member Kuznia discussed a resident comment about a rain barrel program.
Public Works Director Stadler would update the Council.
Public Works staff would be training on the new Splash Pad procedure.
Council Member Campbell asked about access to the Burnes Park warming house
restrooms. Mr. Stadler commented that public restrooms would be available at the new
splash pad pavilion.
SWLRT
Mayor Cummings discussed the SWLRT final costs commenting that Met Transit is
eliminating the Operations and Maintenance Facility. The building would be changed to
a storage and minimal use building. There was discussion about the lost tax base and
jobs.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson gave the following updates:
• City Manager Mornson commented that there has been progress on the Moline
parking ramp agreement.
• Council was given an update on the TIF Districts.
• Update on the Volunteer Dinner and Artery Grand Opening Brunch events.
Assistant City Manager Lenz discussed the member selection for the Charter
Commission. The Council discussed volunteer rolls for qualified applicants. Mayor
Cummings would like a future Work Session to discuss commission recruitment and
how to set up the members for success.
City Council:
• Council Member Campbell and Council Member Kuznia discussed the Cold Storage
developer selection process. The developer selection would be announced publically
on May 21.
• Mayor Cummings discussed the HBCA meeting.
• Mayor Cummings discussed the Big 10 restaurant renovation project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Kuznia, seconded by Halverson the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
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Molly c ummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, ity Clerk