08-06-2018 Work Session after City Council Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS
AT CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a work session of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 8:11 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, Assistant
City Manager Lenz and Public Works Director Stadler.
City Council:
• There was Council discussion regarding the importance of Council Members being
educated on the issues but relying on the knowledge and expertise of city staff.
• Council discussion of the National Night Out schedule.
• Council Member Halverson commented on a resident concern regarding a faded
sign on Tyler Street.
• Council Member Halverson asked when the Planning and Zoning Commission
meetings are rebroadcast. Assistant City Manager Lenz will update the Council.
• Council Member Halverson discussed Knollwood neighborhood concerns. The City
Planner would address the concerns and update the Council.
• Council Member Halverson commented that the Hopkins Elks Club had a break in.
• Council Member Halverson discussed the City Council budget to date.
• Council Member Gadd gave an update on Metro Cities and Policy Committee
meetings.
• Council Member Gadd would follow up with City Engineer Stanley regarding street
damage by a CenterPoint Energy project.
• Council Member Kuznia discussed affordable housing and a National Special
Olympics winner.
• Council Member Gadd thanked those who assisted with the Hopkins Farmer's
Market booth.
• Mayor Cummings attended the Napco 100th Anniversary Celebration.
• Mayor Cumming will attend the Thai Mother's Day Celebration on August 12 in St.
Louis Park.
• There was Council discussion regarding community service recognition awards.
Administration:
City Manager Mornson gave the following updates:
• Leadership Program on Wednesday, August 8.
• Overview of the August 13 Work Session agenda. Due to elections the Work
Session will be held in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Campbell, seconded by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
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Molly Cdmmings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk