03-19-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 19, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 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, Garrido,
Goodlund and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson,
Assistant City Manager Casella, City Clerk Domeier, Deputy City Clerk Baker, Special
Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean, City Attorney Riggs, City Engineer Klingbeil,
Planning and Economic Development Director Elverum, and Parks and Streets
Supervisor Pavek.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Proclamation Recognizing March as Irish Heritage Month; Hanlon
Mayor Hanlon summarized City Council Report 2024-033. The City recognizes March
as Irish Heritage Month to celebrate the rich cultural contributions and history of the Irish
community within the state.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing March as Irish Heritage Month.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
III.2. Proclamation Recognizing March as MS Awareness Month; Hanlon
Mayor Hanlon summarized City Council Report 2024-034. The City recognizes March
as MS Awareness Month with the aim of fostering greater understanding, support, and
solidarity for individuals and families impacted by Multiple Sclerosis.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing March as MS Awareness Month.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 19, 2024
1. Minutes of the March 4, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the April 30, 2024 and May 14, 2024
Commissioner District 6 Special Elections; Domeier
3. Resolution Approving Agency Cooperative Construction Agreement Between
City of Hopkins and Minnesota Department of Transportation; Klingbeil
4. Resolution Approving a Loan Disbursement to Alatus LIHTC I LLC; Needham
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
V.1. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll; 2024 Street and Utility Improvements –
City Project 2023-10; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil, accompanied by Nick Amatuccio from Bolton & Menk, Inc.,
summarized City Council Report 2024-031. Assessment calculations were prepared
based on the overall lowest bid received for the 2024 Street and Utility Improvements.
City Engineer Klingbeil explained that 33 7th Avenue North will be stricken from the
assessment roll due to recent property improvements.
Mayor Hanlon opened the public hearing at 7:06 pm.
Pamela Kollodge, 301 8th Avenue North, questioned whether sidewalks would be added
between 5th and 8th Avenues. City Engineer Klingbeil explained that public feedback made
clear that a sidewalk would be undesirable.
Motion by Balan. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing at 7:09 pm.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
Motion to Adopt Assessment Roll; 2024 Street and Utility Improvements – City
Project 2023-10.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolutions Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract; 2024 Street and Utility
Improvements – City Project 2023-10; Klingbeil
City Engineer Klingbeil summarized City Council Report 2024 -030. A total of eight bids
were received for the project. Staff recommend GMH Asphalt Corp be awarded the
contract.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Balan.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 19, 2024
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-026, Resolution Accepting Bids; 2024 Street and
Utility Improvements – City Project 2023-10.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-027, Resolution for Award of Contract; 2024
Street and Utility Improvements – City Project 2023-10.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gabrielle Chodes, 313 Farmdale Road West, thanked City staff for recent assistance with
speed limit and safety concerns on Farmdale Road, but asked that the Council consider
adopting a 20 mile per hour citywide speed limit. Mayor Hanlon said that City staff would
follow up.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hanlon reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. City Manager Mornson
recognized Assistant City Manager Casella and Deputy City Clerk Baker as new hires.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Garrido, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:19 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Baker, Deputy City Clerk