IV.1. Minutes of the April 18, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1st Street South.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hunke called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan,
Beck and Garrido attending. Mayor Hanlon was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, Finance Director Bishop, Deputy City
Clerk Vidoloff, and Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Hanlon. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Update from Hopkins Westwind Concert Band
Mike Anderson, Conductor, and Doug Martin, Band President, from Hopkins Westwind
Concert Band provided information on the band’s events over the past year and shared
plans for the upcoming year. 2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Band and there are
approximately seven charter members who still play with the band. Conductor Anderson
requested the City Council issue a proclamation for June 4, the day of the Spring Concert,
similar to one that was issued for the 20th anniversary. City Manager Mornson said staff
would prepare that request for the City Council upon receiving the language for the
proclamation from Conductor Anderson.
III.2. Update from Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse
Chris LaTondresse, Hennepin County Commissioner for District 6, provided updates to
the City Council. Mr. LaTondresse noted, among other things, the success of the
embedded social work program and Elevate Hennepin, a no-cost business advising
resource for entrepreneurs.
III.3. Proclamation for Arbor Day; Imihy Bean
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean provided information about Arbor
Day and the event scheduled for April 28. The event will be held at the Hopkins Pavilion
at 1300 as the ground is not unfrozen enough to allow for tree planting.
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation for Arbor Day in Hopkins.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Hanlon. Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the April 4, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
2. Extension of On-Sale Liquor License and Approval of Temporary Liquor
License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.; Domeier
3. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for Minnesota Food Truck Association;
Domeier
4. Authorize Staff to Enter into an Agreement with Tier Mobility D/B/A Spin for
Micromobility Sharing Operations; Imihy Bean
5. Approval of the 2023 Use Agreement between the City of Hopkins and the
Hopkins Farmers Market; Elverum
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Hanlon. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Adoption of Proclamation Commemorating No Mow May and First Reading of
an Ordinance Temporarily Suspending Chapter 36 of the Hopkins City Code
Regarding Maintenance of Vegetation; Imihy Bean
Special Projects and Initiative Manager Imihy Bean summarized Council Report 2023-
036. Ms. Imihy Bean shared the initiatives recognizing No Mow May.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Commemorating No Mow May.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Hanlon. Motion carried.
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to Adopt First Reading of an Ordinance Temporarily Suspending Chapter
36 of the Hopkins City Code Regarding Maintenance of Vegetation.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent Hanlon. Motion carried.
VII.2. Fourth Quarter Financial Update; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop presented the fourth quarter financial report and unaudited
results. Member Balan asked about the role of allocated revenue. Director Bishop
discussed how American Recovery Pandemic Act (ARPA) federal funding had been
allocated to areas, such as the Arts Center, which was unable to earn its usual amount
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of revenue due to the pandemic. Member Beck discussed using unallocated funds for the
Arts Center that most directly benefits the residents of Hopkins.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Hunke reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by
Beck, second by Garrido, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann M. Vidoloff, Deputy City Clerk