01-31-2022 City Council Meeting HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 31, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on by virtual means pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.021 in response to the
COVID-19 emergency on Tuesday, January 31, 2022 at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Beck, Garrido
and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk
Domeier, Public Works Director Stanley, Director of Planning and Development Elverum,
Assistant City Manager Lenz, Finance Director Bishop, City Engineer Klingbeil and
Management Analyst Imihy Bean.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Proceedings
2. Amendment to the 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule; Domeier
3. Ratify Checks Issued in January 2022; Bishop
4. Approval of Resolution 2022-008 Approving the 2022-2025 Residential Waste
Reduction and Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin County; Hove
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Hearing Regarding an Educational Facility and Consenting to the
Issuance of Revenue Obligations by the City of Columbus for the Benefit of the
Blake School; Bishop
Finance Director Nick Bishop summarized Council Report 2022-012. The Blake School
intends to issue approximately $35 million of revenue bonds through the City of
Columbus. The bonds will refinance a portion of existing revenue bonds issued by
Hopkins in 2017 and finance the construction of an early learning center in Hopkins. In
order for the City of Columbus to issue the revenue bonds under Minnesota Statute the
Hopkins City Council must hold a public hearing, grant host approval and consent to the
refunding of the 2017 bond issue. Dan Kelley CFO at Blake School thanked the City
Council for their consideration.
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Discussion was held about the financing used for the project. It was confirmed that the
type of funding proposed does not affect the City's bond rating.
Mayor Hanlon opened the public hearing. No comments were received.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-007 Consenting to and Approving the Issuance
by the City of Columbus of its Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of the Blake
School and Taking Other Actions with Respect Thereto.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Approve Final Plans and Order Bids — 2022 Trunk Watermain Rehabilitation,
City Project 2021-05; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil and Nick Amatuccio with Bolton and Menk summarized Council
Report 2022-010. The project includes rehabilitation of the trunk watermain system in the
area of our Water Treatment Plant and several watermain crossings under TH 7.
Brief discussion was held about the communication plan for the residents affected by the
project.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-04, Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 2022 Trunk Watermain
Rehabilitation, City Project 2021-05.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Declare Cost to be Assessed and Order Assessment Hearing — 2022 Street
and Utility Improvements, City Project 2021-010; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil and Nick Amatuccio with Bolton and Menk summarized Council
Report 2022-011. The bid opening for the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements was
January 21, 2022. Assessment calculations will be prepared based on the lowest
responsible bid and include construction contingency and indirect costs.
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Brief discussion was held regarding the benefit appraisals performed resulting in changes
to the assessment amounts.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-005, Declaring Cost to be assessed and
Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment; and Resolution 2022-006,
Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Assessments.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.3. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 of the Hopkins City Code
regarding electric assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters and micromobility
sharing options; Imihy Bean
Management Analyst Imihy Bean summarized Council Report 2022-013. The proposed
new ordinance was created using model language from adjacent communities who also
have agreements with vendors to operate micromobility vehicles. The language in
Chapter 38, Article 6 is limited, as much of the details regarding operation will be reserved
for a sharing agreement to be signed by a selected vendor and reviewed by the City
Attorney.
The Council supported the mobility options proposed with one vendor for the pilot
program. Brief discussion was held on the cost recovery mechanism. Ms. Imihy Bean
stated the RFP covers the cost per trip fee paid to the City. She also talked about the
impounding process.
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to adopt for First Reading Ordinance No. 2022-1179, Amending Chapter
38 of the Hopkins City Code regarding electric assisted bicycles and motorized
foot scooters and micromobility sharing operations.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon provided the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrdio.
Motion to adjourn.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke, Hanlon
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
P ck Hanlon, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk