IV.1. Minutes of the April 4, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings; DomeierHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 4, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:34 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, Finance Director Bishop, City Clerk Domeier, City Engineer Klingbeil,
Director Public Works Autio and Police Chief Johnson.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Police Department Update; Johnson
Police Chief Johnson provided an update on the Hopkins Police Department for the year
2022 and looking ahead to 2023. Mr. Johnson explained more about the CPTED and
S.P.E.E.D.S programs, recent crimes against local businesses, depart ment recruitment
and retention with potential for future discussio n, use of social workers, community
policing, funding opportunities and collaboration as a metro area , and a needs
assessment.
III.2. Pavement Management Program and Debt Updates; Klingbeil/Bishop
City Engineer Klingbeil provided an update on the City’s P avement Management Plan.
Brief discussion was held about curb options for the Bellgrove neighborhood street
reconstruction, the extension of the 17th Avenue and upcoming project timelines and
bidding opportunities. Finance Director Bishop provided an overview and update related
to the City’s project debt for street projects. Mayor Hanlon and Council Member Balan
supported pushing back any projects that could be delayed to reduce future debt. Council
Members Hunke, Garrido and Beck did not support delaying a nd projects in the Avenues
due to the current conditions of the street and sidewalks. City Manager Mornson stated
that to order any project four votes would be required. Staff will come back with some
additional financing opportunities and ideas. Mr. Klingbeil will work on ordering a
feasibility report even if there is potential for the project to be delayed to 2025.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the March 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Ratify Checks Issued in March 2023; Bishop
3. Second Reading: Ordinance 2023-1187 Amending Chapters 40 and 102 of the
City Code Regarding Illicit Discharge and Stormwater Management; Howard
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 4, 2023
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jonathon Kent a Minnetonka resident expressed his concerns about the Depot
Coffeehouse closure.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. City Manager Mornson stated
that Board and Commission recruitment is open through April 24. Interviews will take
place on May 9 with a backup date of May 16.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Beck, second by Hunke, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk