IV.1. Minutes of the November 14, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting ProceedingsHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Garrido and
Hunke attending. Council Member Beck was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director
Bishop, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Director of Public Works Autio,
City Planner Krzos, Planner Howard, City Engineer Klingbeil, Special Projects and
Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
The Depot Youth Advisory Board has requested to give a presentation on the 25th
Anniversary Gala.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda with the proposed change.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Depot Youth Advisory Board 25th Anniversary Gala Update; Imihy Bean
Special Initiatives and Projects Manager Imihy Bean and Chloe from the Youth Advisory
Board provided information about the gala.
III.2. Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing November as Native American Heritage
Month; Imihy Bean
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean summarized City Council Report
2023-123. The City recognizes Native America Heritage Month and acknowledges the
meaningful and important contributions of Indigenous community members and staff.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Native American Heritage Month.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the October 17, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Minutes of the October 17, 2023, City Council Closed Meeting Proceedings
3. Approval of the 2024 Meeting Schedule; Domeier
4. Approval of 2024-2026 Contract with AFSCME; Lenz
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5. Approval to Enter into the West Metro Drug Task Force Co-operative
Agreement; Johnson
6. Ratify Checks Issued in October 2023; Bishop
7. Resolution Increasing Water and Sanitary Sewer Rates Effective January 1,
2024; Bishop
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
V.1. Public Improvement Hearing - 2024 Street and Utility Improvements, City
Project 2023-10; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil and Nick Amatuccio with Bolton and Menk summarized City
Council Report 2023-117. In accordance with state statutes, the City Council needs to
conduct a public hearing and determine authorization of the project. Following the public
hearing, if the project is ordered, the City Council is asked to state the City’s intent to
reimburse itself using bonds.
Mayor Hanlon requested that staff research options allowing 20 years to pay the
assessment. Mr. Klingbeil will work with the Finance Director on the request.
Mayor Hanlon opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
Eric Johnson, 8320 Kessler Pond Drive, Victoria, shared concerns about his proposed
assessment at 13 7th Avenue North due to the unique layout and setbacks. Mayor Hanlon
requested that staff work with Mr. Johnson.
Tim Snider, 213 8th Avenue North, shared concerns about the street width changes and
potential concerns with snow removal. City Engineer Klingbeil explained the difference in
width on 8th Avenue North and snowplow operations.
Jeff Urban, 230 8th Avenue North, shared concerns about his shared sewer line and how
it would be resolved through the project.
Susan Urban, 230 8th Avenue North, shared concerns about narrowing of the streets and
loss of trees.
Jacque Youakim, 129 7th Avenue North, shared concerns about current sewer lines and
materials used when the lines were installed. He thanked the City Council for remedying
the problem.
Tresca Eswell, 237 6th Avenue North, shared concerns about the assessment she
received. City Engineer Klingbeil shared how the side street assessments are calculated.
Joe Ose, 13 7th Avenue North, asked about the reconstruction schedule. City Engineer
Klingbeil anticipated a schedule in March 2024.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
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Motion to Close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
The City Council spoke in support of the project and thanked the residents for
participating.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-042, Resolution Ordering Improvement, 2024
Street and Utility Improvements and companion Resolution 2023-043, stating the
City’s intent to reimburse itself using bonds.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolutions Supporting Grant Funding Applications for the Reconstruction
of 17th Avenue; Howard/Klingbeil
Planner Howard along with Mike Waltman with Bolton and Menk summarized City Council
Report 2023-116. With the engagement efforts now completed for this phase of project
development, the team shared a summary of engagement results, recommended a
proposed preliminary design, and requested resolutions supporting the preparation and
submittal of funding applications.
The City Council thanked the team for their outreach efforts and supported the initiatives.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-041, supporting the pursuit of 2023 Local Road
Improvement Program funding.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-044, supporting the pursuit of 2023 Regional
Solicitation funding for the 17th Avenue Improvements project.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
VII.2. Canvass Official Results of the November 7, 2023, General Election; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier summarized the election returns provided with City Council Report
2023-124. Mayor Hanlon, Council Member Hunke and Council Member-Elect Goodlund
were declared winners of the November 7, 2023, election. If a recount is requested, the
city will conduct the recount within the confines of the state statutes.
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Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
Motion to declare the results of the November 7, 2023, General Election returns.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
VII.3. First Reading: Extension of an Interim Ordinance Authorizing a Study and
Imposing a Moratorium on the Operations of Cannabis Businesses within the City
of Hopkins until January 1, 2025; Domeier
City Clerk Domeier summarized City Council Report 2023-115. Staff requested to extend
the moratorium to allow the City to develop regulations on a known and stable timeline.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt for First Reading Extension of an Interim Ordinance Authorizing
a Study and Imposing a Moratorium on the Operations of Cannabis Businesses
within the City of Hopkins until January 1, 2025.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Beck. Motion carried.
VII.4. Third Quarter Financial Report and Public Safety Funding Update; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided an overview of the one-time public safety aid and
proposed uses along with the third quarter financial report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. City Manager Mornson talked
about the bond tour with legislators at Dow Towers. He also shared about the Police
Department Turkey Bingo.
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 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk