02-06-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 6:38 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Garrido, Goodlund and
Hunke attending. Council Member Balan was absent. Others attending included City
Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Community
Development Manager Needham, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean
and City Attorney Riggs.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month; Imihy Bean
Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean summarized City Council Report
2024-13. The City recognizes February as Black History Month to honor Black residents
and staff members who have made these contributions to Hopkins and to recognize the
City’s role in perpetuating racial disparities while reaffirming a commitment to true
inclusion going forward.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt a Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
III.2. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Project Update; Elverum
Michael Hayman. Director of Project Planning with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD) provided an update on their work in the Blake Corridor including
Cottageville Park and the 325 Blake Road site.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the January 5, 2024, Goal Setting Retreat Proceedings
2. Minutes of the January 16, 2024, Special Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the March 5, 2024, Presidential
Nominating Primary; Domeier
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5. Resolution Establishing a Polling Place in the City of Hopkins for the Hennepin
County Commissioner District Special Elections on April 30 and May 14, 2024;
Domeier
6. Resolution Recommending Appointments to the Charter Commission; Domeier
7. Ratify Checks Issued in January 2024; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the
2024 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; Mornson
City Manager Mornson summarized the 2024 Mission and Goals of the Hopkins City
Council. He provided a presentation that included the 2023 accomplishments and plans
for 2024.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-006 Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission
Statement and Adopting the 2024 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Absent: Balan. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Mornson noted that the meetings for March are changed due to elections
and scheduling conflicts. Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Goodlund, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk