10-16-07A regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on October 16, 2007, in
the Council Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council Members Brausen, Youakim, Rowan, and
Halverson. Also, present were staff members Getschow, Genellie, Stadler,
Elverum, Harkess, and City Attorney Jerry Steiner.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.
II. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
There were none.
III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Honoring Minnesota Manufactures Week (Memo
Mayor Maxwell proclaimed the week of October 22-26, 2007 as Minnesota
Manufacturer's week in the City of Hopkins
2. Proclamation Honoring Toastmasters' Month (Memo)
Mayor Maxwell proclaimed the month of October, 2007 as Toastmasters' Month in
the City of Hopkins and presented the proclamation to the local chapter.
3. Proclamation Honoring Hopkins Westwind Concert Band Year (Memo)
Mayor Maxwell proclaimed September, 2007 through August, 2008 as the Hopkins
Westwind Concert Band Year in the City of Hopkins and presented the
proclamation to Don Bates.
IV. REPORTS -COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
1. Park Board
Doug Datta reported that the Board recently took a tour of all the parks. The
consensus of the Board was that all of the parks are in good shape and being used.
The Board discussed the results of the surveys that were sent out and will begin to
prioritize and discuss funding for requested improvements. In answer to Council's
questions, Mr. Stadler stated fihafi return on the surveys was from 15 % to 25 %,
which he considered good. The public will be notified of the meetings when
improvements will be discussed in the newsletter.
2. Depot Coffee House Board
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Depot Board Members, Karen Gullikson, Chair; Alex Weir, Finance; Patrick
Williamson, Vice Chair; and Vlad Gruin, Head of the Alternative Energy Project;
reported on recent activities, goals, and the financial status of the Depot Coffee
House. City Manager Getschow informed the Council of financial discussions that
have been held with the Board and was very pleased with the job that the Board is
doing. Fran Hesch said that the Depot will be looking for volunteers to help with
some internal improvements.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . Minutes of October 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of October, 2007 City Council Work Session
3. Minutes of October 9, 2007 City Council Work Session
4. Hennepin County ERF Grant Agreement -Block 64 (CR2007-1 13)
5. Resolution of Support for Clean-up Grant, L.A. Fitness (CR2007-1 12)
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member
Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member Rowan, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. First Reading, Extending Utility Franchise Ordinance (CR2007-1 11)
In 2003 the City Council adopted the ordinance imposing franchise fees on the
electric and gas utilities. These fees generate approximately $290,000 per year.
The ordinance contained a termination date of December 31, 2005. In 2005, it
was extended to December 31, 2007. At this time, there is no increase in Local
Government Aid, so the only alternatives to the franchise fee are an increase in real
estate tax, or a reduction of service.
Council Member Rowan moved and Council Member Brausen seconded a motion to
approve Ordinance 2007-993 for first reading. A poll of the vote was as follows:
Council Member Youakim, aye; Council Member Brausen, aye; Council Member
Rowan, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
2. Third Quarter Financial and Investment Report (Memo)
Finance Director Christina Harkess gave a presentation of the third quarter finances
of the City.
No action was taken.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member moved and Council Member
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Obermaier,'City Clerk
ATTEST:
Eug a J. axwell, Mayor
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