04-02-2013 CCA regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on April 2, 2013, in the Council
Chambers of the Hopkins City Hall. Present were Mayor Maxwell, Council Members
Cummings, Gadd, Halverson and Youakim. Also, present were staff members Elverum,
Genellie, Harkess, Morrison, Reynolds and Stadler.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Il. REPORT
1. 2012 Annual Public Works Report
Mr. Stadler addressed Council regarding the 2012 Annual Public Works Report. Mr. Stadler
gave an overview of personnel changes, highlights of training and certification opportunities,
department safety & accidents, Gopher State One -Call statistics, customer service request
summary, response & feedback, vehicles & equipment and an overview of in-house and
contracted 2012 public work projects. Mr. Stadler updated the Council regarding the Maetzold
Field Improvement Project Dedication on May 7`h and the Nine -Mile Creek Stabilization Project
in cooperation with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.
There was Council discussion regarding the relocation of the bulk waste drop off at the Public
Works facility on April 2, 2013 and reuse of materials from the Klodt redevelopment project.
Mayor Maxwell thanked Public Works for their service to the community.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Council Meeting
2. Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Work Session Following the Council Meeting
3. Ratify Checks for the Month of March 2013
4. Approve Extension of Assessing Service Contract; (CR 2013-027)
5. Approve Resolution for the 2013 Data -Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety
(DDACTS) Grant; (CR 2013-029)
6. Approve Resolution in Support of Street Improvement District Legislation; (CR 2013-031)
7. Approve Resolution in Support of a Metropolitan Area Dedicated to Transit Sales Tax; (CR
2013-028)
Chief Reynolds gave an overview of the Data -Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety
(DDACTS) Grant. The Hopkins Police Department has been awarded a grant in the amount of
$41,500 from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to purchase software for crime and
traffic related mapping data and to use this information to increase enforcement in these specific
target areas with the goal of reducing traffic crashes and crime. The grant will provide funding
for training, software, and over -time expenses for enforcement efforts by officers. There will be
no impact to the Police Department budget, as the required matching overtime will come from
the DWI forfeiture funds. Only two agencies in the State of Minnesota were awarded the grant.
Captain Johnson gave an overview of the goals of the grant, which are designed to map problem
areas and increase directed patrols to address crime and traffic problems. Captain Johnson
recognized the employees who helped write the Grant. Sergeant Husevold gave an overview of
the grant work plan and the goal of improving the quality of life for Hopkins citizens.
There was Council discussion regarding the grant timeframe and that the software becomes
property of the Hopkins Police Department at the completion of the grant.
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Chief Reynolds recognized the Police Department staff for their work on the completion of the
grant application.
Council Member Youakim moved and Council Member Gadd seconded a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. A poll of the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council
Member Gadd, aye; Council Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor
Maxwell, aye. The motion carried unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Resolution Awarding Sale of Bonds — G.O. Improvement Bonds Series 2013A; (CR
2013-032)
Ms. Harkess gave an overview of the bond sale. Ms. Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers & Associates,
Inc. reviewed with Council the bond sale, the city's AA rating, reasons for the bond rating, the
bidders, the low bid of 1.8701%, the size of the bond issue decreased from the projected amount
due to a premium bid and the assessment savings for the street and utility reconstruction project.
Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member Halverson seconded a motion to
approve resolution No. 2013-019 awarding the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2013A, in the original aggregate principal amount of $3,650,000; fixing their form and
specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment. A poll of
the vote was as follows: Council Member Cummings, aye; Council Member Gadd, aye; Council
Member Halverson, aye; Council Member Youakim, aye; Mayor Maxwell, aye. The motion
carried unanimously.
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V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Council Member Cummings moved and Council Member
Youakim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Vold
ATTEST:
Eugene J. ax 1, Mayor
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