IV.1. Minutes of the May 9, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 9, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, May 9, 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, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, City
Planner Krzos, Finance Director Bishop, City Attorney Cruz-Jennings and Special
Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Sustainability Update; Imihy Bean
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean provided an update on sustainability
initiatives and accomplishments across departments. The presentation included a
general update on on-going sustainability programming and recognition programs; an
overview of the Hopkins Heat Vulnerability Study; and a discussion on the Hopkins
Climate Solutions Fund.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Balan.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
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Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Appendix A of the Hopkins City Code
to Establish a Tree Replacement Fee; Krzos
City Planner Krzos summarized Council Report 2023-044. The City’s updated Zoning
Code established new provisions related to tree protection and promotion of the City’s
tree canopy. More specifically the code requires that if a development site has existing
trees, the developer/applicant either has to retain them in place or replace the trees
elsewhere. If replacing elsewhere, the code gives the option to pay a fee in lieu of actual
plantings.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
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Motion by Hunke. Second by Beck.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Beck. Second by Balan.
Motion to Approve a First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Appendix A of the
Hopkins City Code to Establish a Tree Replacement Fee.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. 1428 Preston Lane Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit; Krzos
City Planner Krzos stated Agape Christi Academy has run into funding hurdles and no
longer wants to pursue the project. The existing church is interested in pursuing the
applications. Due to the change, Mr. Krzos recommended the Council take more time to
obtain information from the church before moving forward with the project.
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to direct staff to change the deadline to July 25.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Beck. Second by Hunke.
Motion to table the discussion of the issue to June 6.
Ayes: Balan, Beck, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Gas and Electric Franchise Fee Update; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided information about franchise fees and requested
feedback on renewing or increasing franchise fees beginning on January 1, 2024. Brief
discussion was held about the length of the ordinance and fee structure. The consensus
was to increase the fees for a five-year terms. Staff will also research options for using
the funds.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. Ms. Imihy Bean provided
information on a Park Board Special Meeting scheduled for May 15.
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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 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk