04-02-2024 City Council MeetingHOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:31 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, City Attorney Riggs, City Engineer
Klingbeil, Sustainability Specialist Larson, Planning and Economic Development Director
Elverum, City Planner Krzos, Utilities Superintendent Moilanen, Chief Building Official
Kearney, Finance Director Bishop, Police Chief Johnson, Building Inspector Snoddy,
Housing Director Mohammed, Director of Public Works Autio and Parks and Streets
Supervisor Pavek.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Recognition of Chief Building Official Christopher Kearney; Mornson
City Manager Mornson and Mayor Hanlon recognized Chief Building Official Christopher
Kearney for receiving the 2023 Tom Joachim Award for Code Official of the Year from the
Association of Minnesota Building Officials.
III.2. Adoption of Proclamation for Arbor Day in Hopkins; Larson
Sustainability Specialist Larson summarized City Council Report 2024-035. Hopkins is a
recognized Tree City USA community and is committed to preserving a healthy and
robust tree canopy. On April 25th the City will host an event where residents are invited to
learn more about trees and unveil its new tree planter design.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation for Arbor Day in Hopkins.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hanlon pulled item IV.4. Amendment to the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
for discussion. Finance Director Bishop and Director of Public Works Autio provided a
brief overview of the project bidding, funding, and timeline for the municipal parking ramp
roof replacement.
Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke.
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Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the March 19, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Approval of 2024 MOU with LELS #171; Casella
3. Ratify Checks Issued in March 2024; Bishop
4. Amendment to the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan; Bishop
5. Approval of Use Agreement with the Hopkins Farmer Market; Elverum
6. Resolution Accepting Bids for the 2024 SCADA Fiber Project – City Project
2024-002; Moilanen
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. First Reading: Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for 9451 Excelsior
Boulevard; Krzos
City Planner Krzos summarized City Council Report 2024-038. The Metropolitan Council
requested a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) for 9451 Excelsior Boulevard, the parcel
containing the Depot Coffeehouse. The subject parcel also contains a Regional Trailhead
and parking for trail users. The site does not have an assigned zoning classification. The
request would assign the MX-S, Mixed-Use Suburban Center zoning designation to the
property. The Zoning Map Amendment would facilitate an update to the City’s perm it to
occupy the space for the Depot Coffeehouse. The MX-S zone allows for the current food
service and entertainment use, as well as recreational trail use. No modifications to the
site or use were proposed.
Motion by Balan. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-029 Approving a first reading of Ordinance 2024-
1207 Assigning the MX-S Zoning Designation for 9451 Excelsior Boulevard.
Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke
Nays: None. Motion carried.
VII.2. Fee Schedule Review; Bishop
Finance Director Bishop provided changes to various fees the city charges that correctly
align with the cost of service. The fees accurately reflect the cost of providing a service
which includes staff time, equipment, technology costs, supplies, and space allocation.
Council Member Balan proposed to not lower the chicken license fee. Council Member
Goodlund requested more information on the formula used. Finance Director Bishop and
City Clerk Domeier provided information on license and permit fee increases. Generally,
the City Council supported the fees proposed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Garrido thanked Public Works Director Autio and Operations
Superintendent Pavek for the snowplow ride along experience. City Manager Mornson
shared upcoming Police Department community events. Mayor Hanlon spoke to the
Shady Oak transit station legislation and reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by
Hunke, second by Balan, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk