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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 6, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the November 6, 2018 City Council Work Session following
Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Resolution Designating Polling Places for 2019 General Election
4. Amendment to Lease Agreement — The Luther Company
5. Approve Conveyance of Certain Real Property and Direct Necessary Actions
for Transaction
6. Releasing Property within the Sanctuary at Oak Ridge Plat from Past City
Approvals
7. Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account Seeding Equitable
Environmental Development Grant Agreement for 325 Blake Road
8. Sub-Grant Agreement Between the City and Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District for 325 Blake Road
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
VIA. Public Improvement Hearing — 2019 Street and Utility Improvements, City
Project 2018-10
In addition to City staff, representatives present for the item were Mike Waltman and
Nick Amatuccio, Bolton and Menk, Inc. Assistant City Engineer Klingbeil gave an
overview of the 2019 Street and Utility Improvement Project including the project area,
pavement condition and project development process. Mr. Waltman discussed the utility
improvements and the reasons for a potential private utility service replacement. Mr.
Waltman discussed existing pavement conditions, proposed street widths, pedestrian
improvements and Cambridge Street bridge improvements. Mr. Waltman discussed the
estimated project budget, costs and funding sources. Mr. Waltman gave a summary of
the assessment cap, preliminary special assessments and payment options. Mr.
Waltman commented that the proposed improvements, preliminary assessments,
payment options were reviewed with property owners at the neighborhood meetings. A
third neighborhood meeting is scheduled in April. Mr. Waltman reviewed the project
schedule and project contact information. Mr. Klingbeil commented that it is the
recommendation of staff that Council adopt the resolutions.
Council Member Halverson asked about multi-family residential notification. Mr.
Klingbeil commented that notices are coordinated with the management office and that
staff would meet onsite at the larger multi-family complexes regarding the project
impacts. Council Member Kuznia commented on the good job with project
communication and asked about storm water treatment. Mr. Waltman commented that
staff has met with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). Mr. Waltman
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CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council
was held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 1010 First Street South, Hopkins.
Mayor Pro Tem Halverson called the meeting to order with Mayor Cummings, Council
Members Kuznia, Hunke and Gadd attending. Staff present included City Manager
Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Assistant
City Engineer Klingbeil, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Attorney Riggs, Public Works
Director Stadler and City Engineer Stanley. Due to Mayor Cummings' laryngitis, City
Council Member Halverson presided over the meeting.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt Agenda.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
111.1. Approve Resolution Appointing City Council Member
Council Member Halverson introduced Brian Henke.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Gadd.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2018-083 Appointment to City Council Seat.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
111.2. Oath of Office for City Council Member
City Clerk Domeier issued the Oath of Office to the newly appointed City Council
Member Brian Hunke.
PRESENTATIONS
IVA. 2018 Hopkins Community Image Awards
Director of Planning and Development Elverum recognized the 2018 Hopkins
Community Image Award winners and thanked the judges. Commercial/Industrial/Office
winners: Nachos Mexican Grill and Hance Hardware. Residential winner: 145-11th
Avenue North. Multi-family Residential winner: 151 on 8.
Council Member Halverson congratulated all the winners.
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discussed the features of storm water management. Council Member Gadd asked
about the age of the utilities in the project area. Mr. Waltman explained the street and
utility preservation process and benefits of curb and gutter.
Council Member Halverson opened the public hearing at 7:36 pm.
Paul Ripley, Hiawatha Court Apartments, came forward and asked about road
deterioration, the Blake Road project and commented that the assessment is passed
along to tenants in the form of rent increases. City Engineer Stanley commented on the
road and lift station construction projects.
Susan Wolfe, 517 Hiawatha Avenue, came forward and asked about the private service
replacement and Hiawatha Avenue access. City Engineer Stanley gave an explanation
of nonconforming private utility services and resident access during the construction
project.
A resident asked about the reconstruction on Tyler Avenue. Staff discussed the road
construction project with the resident.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7A8 p.m.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve 2018- 085, Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public
Improvement Hearing, 2019 Street and Utility Improvements.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Gadd. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2018-086, stating the City's intent to reimburse
itself using bonds.
Ayes: Kuznia, Halverson, Cummings, Gadd, Hunke.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Hopkins Farmers Market Winter Market at Hopkins Activity Center, 33-14th Ave. N.:
Saturdays through December, 9 a.m. to Noon.
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• Old Fashioned Holiday in Downtown Hopkins: Saturday, November 24, 1 p.m. to
5:45 p.m.
• The Hopkins Artery was the recipient of the American Public Works Association
(APWA) Project of the Year award.
• Oxford Village was a finalist for the ReScape Award.
• The Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project received approval for Federal
funding and is moving forward.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Gadd, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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/Cummings, Mayor Amy Domeier, City Clerk