07-17-07
A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on, 2007, in the Council
Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Youakim, Thompson, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler, Elverum,
Strochota, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
Glenn Janson, 337 9th Ave N, came forward, addressing lights in alleys.
III. OATH OF OFFICE
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Patrick Beddor, Zoning and Planning
Commission and Jessica Bendtsen, Human Right Commission.
Judy Reinehr came forward to give a short report on the activities of the Human Rights
Commission
IV. PRESENTATIONS
1. Residential Property Assessor
Nate Stulc, Hennepin County Assessor, explained the assessment process and the
valuation appeal process.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of September 20, 2006 Joint City Council Meeting with the City of
Minnetonka
2. Minutes of December 12, 2006 Joint City Council Meeting with the City of
Minnetonka
3. Minutes of July 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
4. Minutes of July 2, 2007 City Council Work Session
5. Approve Easement Agreement Between Hopkins Independent School District
270 and City of Hopkins
In response to Council's questions about number 5, Mr. Stadler answered that it should
not add a significant work load for Public Works. Signage will be added to the area,
showing it as part of the park area.
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Council Member Halverson moved and Council Member Rowan seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Y ouakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2006 Audit Report
Director of Finance Christine Harkess gave a presentation on the 2006 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
City Auditors KPMG reviewed the results of the 2006 audit.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
accept the CAFR report and the audit report. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
2. A ward Sale of Bonds - G. O. Capital I mprovement Plan Bonds, Series 2007 A
(CR2007-075
At the May 15, 2007 Council Meeting, the Council authorized the sale of $10,000,000
(proposed) bonds for financing the acquisition of Facilities through the issuance of
refunding bonds. The bids were accepted until 10:00 this morning.
The City has the authority to issue CI P Bonds for the purpose of refunding the 2008-
2023 maturities of the HRA $10,760,000 Public Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds. The
refunding of the 2002A bonds will provide a savings over the remaining term of the bond.
Following the resolution awarding the sale of the bonds, the City Council needs to
approve the refunding escrow between the City and Trustee for the series 2007 A bonds
and approve the first amendment to the Lease-Purchase agreement between the HRA and
the City.
Sid Inman, Ehlers and Associates, came forward and stated that the Bond rating of AA-
was reaffirmed in the process. Rates were not as good as hoped for, but still worth the
process.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2007-045, awarding the sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation Capital
Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2007 A. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council
Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye;
Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
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3. Approve Escrow Agreement Between the City and the Trustee for the Series
2007 A Bonds (CR2007-075)
Because the bonds would be sold to pay a call date in the future, a trustee must be
named for escrow of the funds.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Thompson seconded a motion to
Approve Refunding Escrow between he City and Trustee for the Series 2007 A Bonds. A
poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member
Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement Between the HRA and
the City (Regarding the Series 2007 A Bonds) (CR2007-075)
Council Member Y ouakim moved and Council Member Thompson seconded a motion to
approve the First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement between the HRA and the
City. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member
Thompson, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Award Sale of Bonds - G.O. Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2007B
(CR2007-076)
At the June 1 9' 2007 City Council Meeting, the Council authorized the sale of
$1,955,000 (proposed) bonds for financing the 2006 and 2007 street improvements
within the City. The City has the authority to issue PIR Bonds for the purpose of funding
various public improvements within the City.
Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution 2007-0046, awarding the sale of $1,955,000 General Obligation
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 2007B. A poll of the vote was as
follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
6. Approve Contract 73-32103 Trailhead Agreement Hopkins Depot 2007 and
Related Agreement Between Three Rivers Park District and the City of Hopkins
(CR2007-074)
Three Rivers Park District has made significant investments in the Depot Coffee House
site to improve the site as a t.railhead. As a multi-use site, activity levels have grown
steadily due in part to these improvements. With the Park District's desire to be and
active partner and improve the facilities comes a desire to be named as an equal partner
with the City of Hopkins in the permit agreement for the site with the Hennepin "County
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Railroad Authority. The agreement will help facilitate further improvements to The Depot
Coffee House and Trailhead site.
Boe Carlson, Three Rivers Park District, came forward to answer questions.
City Attorney, Jerry Steiner, stated that he had a concern that the Indemnity clauses in
section 9, paragraphs Band C did not state that the indemnity provisions are not intended
to waive any of the City's common law or statutory immunities. Mr. Steiner said that the
language should be changed to clarify this, but that his recommendation to Council was
that they approve the agreement with the stipulation that this language by changed.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Thomp~on seconded a motion to
approve contract number 73-32103, the Trailhead Agreement Hopkins Depot 2007,
between the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, City of Hopkins, and Three
Rivers Park District and the City of Hopkins in regard to the Depot Trailhead/The Depot
Coffee House with the changes as stipulated by the City Attorney. A poll of the vote
was as follows: Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Thompson, aye; Council
Member Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Thompson moved and Council Member
Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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