IV.1. Minutes of the February 21, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Beck, Garrido
and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson , Assistant City
Manager Lenz, Management Analyst Imihy Bean, Assistant Finance Lindbery, City Clerk
Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Interim Director of Public
Works Autio, City Engineer Klingbeil and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
City Manager Mornson stated that Senator Latz is unable to attend the meeting.
Representative Youakim will attend a few minutes late.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Beck. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1.Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month; PeggySue
Imihy Bean
Management Analyst Imihy Bean summarized City Council Report 2023 -025. The City of
Hopkins has had a longstanding history of excellent women who have made significant
and meaningful contributions to Hopkins.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Beck.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the February 7, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Resolution Approving Grant Agreement between the Metropolitan Council
and the City of Hopkins 2020 Municipal I/I Grant; Eric Klingbeil
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Declare Cost to be Assessed and Order Assessment Hearing for the 2023
Street and Utility Improvements – City Project 2022-10 ; Eric Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil summarized City Council Report 2023-022. The bid opening for
the 2023 Street and Utility Improvements was February 10, 2023. Assessment
calculations will be prepared based on the lowest responsible bid .
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2023-009, Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed
and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment, 2023 Street and Utility
Improvements, City Project 2022-10; and Adopt Resolution 2023-010, Resolution
for Hearing on Proposed Assessments, 2023 Street and Utility Improvements, City
Project 2022-10.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $7,330,000 General Obligation Temporary
Bonds, Series 2023A; Katelyn Lindbery
Assistant Finance Director Lindbery summarized City Council Report 2023-023. The City
of Hopkins has the authority to issue General Obligation bonds to pay for street
improvements, utility improvements, mill & overlay projects and equipment purchases.
The 2023A bonds will be issued on a temporary basis with a final payment date of
February 1, 2026.
Motion by Balan. Second by Beck.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-011: Awarding the Sale of General
Obligation Temporary Bonds, Series 2023A, in the original aggregate principal
amount of $7,335,000; fixing their form and specification; directing their execution
and delivery; and providing for their payment.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. City Manager Mornson also
provided an update on upcoming Council agendas.
PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED
III.2. 2023 Legislative Updates and Initiatives with Senator Latz and Representative
Youakim; Mayor Hanlon
Cheryl Youakim, State Representative for District 46B discussed with City Council the
2023 Legislative initiatives and other priorities. City Manager Mornson highlighted three
priorities: solar power at the landfill, parking ramp at the Shady Oak LRT station; and use
park dedication fees from developers without platting. He also spoke on climate issues,
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local government aid and affordable housing. Discussion ensued regarding the legislative
agenda and opportunities where Representative Youakim may assist. Mayor Hanlon
requested support for additional funding for climate change action. Ms. Youakim also
shared information about the targeted tax refund opportunities to which Mayor Hanlon
directed staff to share with residents. Further discussion was around rental rates, public
safety, THC, condominium warranty practices and historic tax credit.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Balan, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk