City Council
Regular MeetingHopkins, MN · January 5, 2021
Agenda
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
7:00 pm
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Schedule HRA Meeting, 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting immediately following HRA Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ADOPT AGENDA
III. PRESENTATIONS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the December 15, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021; Domeier
3. Designation of Official Newspaper for 2021; Domeier
4. Resolution Approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vintage Spirits LLC dba Ace Spirits; Domeier
5. Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-1161; Kearney
6. Designation of Official Depositories for 2021; Bishop
7. Ratify Checks Issued in December 2020; Bishop
8. Approve License Agreement – Metro Transit use of Lot 800 as park and ride; Stadler
V. PUBLIC HEARING
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. First Reading: St. Joseph’s Church Easement Vacation; Lindahl
2. 2021 Mission and Goals – Hopkins City Council; Mornson
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURN
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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 15, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
1010 1st Street South.
Mayor Gadd called the meeting to order with Council Members Brausen, Halverson and
Hunke attending. Council Members Beck participated via virtual means. Others attending
included City Manager Mornson, Assistant City Manager Lenz, Chief Building Official
Kearney, City Clerk Domeier, Community Development Coordinator Youngquist, Director
of Public Works Stadler, Police Chief Johnson, Police Services Liaison Buck, Director of
Planning and Development Elverum and City Attorney Riggs.
Mayor Gadd provided information on the meeting format and other opening remarks.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. JCI Hopkins Donation to the Hopkins Police Department Cops ‘N’ Kids
Program; Johnson
Member of the Hopkins JCI virtually presented the Hopkins Police Department with a
$3,000 donation to be used for the Cops N Kids program. Police Chief Johnson along
with the City Council expressed their gratitude.
III.2. U of M Student Projects; Elverum
Director of Planning and Development Elverum provided a summary of the project.
Students from the University of MN Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
Program presented their end of semester projects. A full copy of the executive
summaries is included in Council Report 2020-102.
CONSENT AGENDA
Related to Item 6. Approve Resolution 2020-066 Authorizing Amendment to Residential
Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin County, Council Member Hunke questioned
if the City was exploring opportunities for curbside organic recycling. Mayor Gadd
suggested that staff obtain additional information for an upcoming meeting. Council
Member Beck questioned how other cities handle organic recycling. Director of Public
Works provided more information about organic recycling in Hopkins. He anticipated
further discussion at the June 12 work session.
Motion by Brausen. Second by Halverson.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of the November 30, 2020 City Council Budget Hearing Proceedings
2. Minutes of the December 1, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
3. Minutes of the December 8, 2020 City Council Special Meeting Proceedings
4. Resolution Designating Polling Places for the 2021 General Election; Domeier
5. Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-1160; Lindahl
6. Approve Resolution 2020-066 Authorizing Amendment to Residential
Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin County; Stadler
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd
Nays: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. First Reading: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 20, Article II of the Hopkins City
Code regarding Truth in Housing; Kearney
Chief Building Official Kearney provided a summary of Council Report 2020-099
requesting first reading of Ordinance 2020-1161. Staff is recommending a repeal of
Chapter 20, Article II in order to end the Truth in Housing program.
Council Member Brausen questioned if it would be an option to keep the program and
have the evaluator do the subsequent inspections. Mr. Kearney stated it was an option
but that most evaluators will not want to do follow up inspections without a cost. He
also spoke of the logistics.
Mayor Gadd questioned the detail of the inspections. Mr. Kearney stated that private
home evaluators do a more in depth, detailed inspection.
Council Member Beck stated he received a call from an evaluator that supported the
program. Mr. Beck supported moving forward with the ordinance.
Assistant City Manager talked about the rental housing program that is currently
suspended. She noted that staff will be back in those places to do inspections in the
future.
Motion by Hunke. Second by Beck.
Motion to adopt for first reading Ordinance 2020-1161 An Ordinance Repealing
Chapter 20, Article II of the Hopkins City Code Regarding Truth in Housing.
Ayes: Beck, Brausen, Halverson, Hunke, Gadd.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 15, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hunke provided an update on the zoning code update. The City Council
shared their holiday wishes and encouraged all to support the local businesses. Mayor
Gadd stated that the next regular next regular meeting will be on January 5 at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to come before the City Council and upon a motion
by Brausen, second by Halverson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Jason Gadd, Mayor
_____________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
January 5, 2021 Council Report 2021-001
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to appoint Council Member
Halverson as the Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021.
Overview
Minnesota State Statute section 412.121 and Hopkins City Charter section 2.06 states that at the
first meeting of each year the City Council shall choose a Mayor Pro Tempore. The Mayor Pro
Tempore shall serve as the presiding officer and Acting Mayor of the Council in the absence of
the Mayor.
Primary Issues to Consider
Traditionally the Council Member who has served the longest is chosen as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
Alternatives
Appoint Council Member Halverson as Mayor Pro Tempore; or
Appoint another Council Member as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Staff recommends alternative one, appoint Council Member Halverson as Mayor Pro Tempore
for 2021.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $_________ Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ____________________________________
Notes: _____________________________________________________________
January 5, 2021 Council Report 2021-002
Designation of the Official Newspaper for 2021
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to designate the Hopkins/Minnetonka
Sun-Sailor as the 2021 Official Newspaper for the City of Hopkins.
Overview
MN Statute 331A.02 and City Charter section 12.01 require that the City Council designate the
official newspaper for the year at the first regular Council Meeting. All required legal
documents and notices for the City of Hopkins will be published in the official newspaper.
Primary Issues to Consider
The City received a bid from the Hopkins/Minnetonka Sun-Sailor for the legal newspaper
designation. Staff is proposing to keep Hopkins/Minnetonka Sun-Sailor as the official
newspaper because it reaches a majority of our residents in print and the working relationship the
City has with their staff and reporters.
The following rate structure for legal notices would be effective January 1, 2021:
First insertion: $11.90 per column inch
Subsequent insertions: $7.00 per column inch
Characters per inch: 320
Lines per inch: 9
All published legal notices will be posted on the Sun-Sailor website at no additional charge. The
prices have not increased since 2018. This item is budgeted in all departments.
Recommendation
Staff recommends designating the Hopkins/Minnetonka Sun-Sailor as the official newspaper for
Hopkins.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $_________ Budgeted: Y/N __Y__ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _______________________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
January 5, 2021 Council Report 2021-003
Resolution Approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
for Vintage Spirits LLC dba Ace Spirits
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to grant an Off Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License to Vintage Spirits LLC dba Ace Spirits by adopting Resolution 2021-001.
Overview
In accordance with City Code Chapter 4, the City Council will consider the application from
Vintage Spirits LLC. The application is for off sale intoxicating liquor sales for Ace Spirits
located at 4 Shady Oak Road, #18.
The Police Department reviewed the application for the liquor license request and conducted a
background investigation. The Police Department has no reservations in approving the license
based upon the results of the investigation. As a liquor license holder, Ace Spirits
representatives will be required to attend liquor control training and will be subject to alcohol
compliance checks.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor license request, the State application will be sent to the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, for
certification. The liquor licenses will expire on June 30, 2021.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2021-001
The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Financial Impact: ________ Budgeted: Y/N _N_ Source: ________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________
Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-001
APPROVING AN OFF SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
TO VINTAGE SPIRITS LLC DBA ACE SPIRITS
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to City Code Chapter 4, reviewed the application
on January 5, 2021, with respect to the issuance of an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to
Vintage Spirits LLC dba Ace Spirits, for its premise located at 4 Shady Oak Road, #18, Hopkins;
and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Police Department has reviewed the application as it is on file
with the City Clerk and has no reservations about the licensers being issued.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins as follows:
1. To grant and approve an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Vintage Spirits LLC
dba Ace Spirits for the premise located at 4 Shady Oak Road, #18.
2. The license is conditioned on the applicant’s ongoing compliance with its application
that is on file with the City Clerk and are further subject to the following:
A. All terms and conditions of the City Code Chapter 1200 Sale, Consumption
and Display of Alcoholic Beverages and Minnesota Statute 340A.
3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said license.
4. This license shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2020.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of January, 2021.
______________________________
Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Christopher P. Kearney, Chief Building Official
Copy: Mike Mornson, City Manager
Date: January 5, 2021
Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-1161
_____________________________________________________________________
Staff recommends that Council approve the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City
Council adopt Ordinance 2020-1161, an Ordinance repealing Chapter 20 Article II of the
Hopkins City Code regarding Truth In Housing for second reading.
Since the first reading, there have been no changes.
Attachment:
Ordinance 2020-1161
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-1161
ORDINANCE REPLEALING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE II
OF THE HOPKINS CITY CODE REGARDING TRUTH IN HOUSING
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Hopkins City Code Chapter 20, Article II is repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be the date of publication.
First Reading: December 15, 2020
Second Reading: January 5, 2021
Date of Publication: January 14, 2021
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: January 14, 2021
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
January 5, 2021 Council Report 2021-005
Designation of Official Depositories for 2021
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve Resolution 2021-002 Approving
Official Depositories for City Funds in 2021.
Overview:
MN Statute 118A.02 requires that the City Council designate banks and financial institutions as
official depositories for City Funds. This list gives staff authority to deposit funds in the named
organizations only.
Primary Issues to Consider:
The City worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, Wells Fargo Securities LLC, TD Ameritrade Inc.,
and Ehlers Investment Partners LLC in 2020. The City has also previously worked with Morgan
Stanley Smith Barney and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. The City would like to continue these
relationships into 2021
Supporting Information:
• Resolution 2021-002.
________________________________________
Nick Bishop, CPA
Finance Director
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Y Source: _________________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ________________________________________
Notes: ________________________________________________________________
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-002
A RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
FOR CITY FUNDS IN 2021
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins is required by law to designate depositories and financial
institutions for City Funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
designates Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as an official depository for City funds, both checking and
savings; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins designates as
depositories and financial institutions for City funds, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, TD
Ameritrade Inc, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, RBC Capital Markets, LLC for all authorized
and suitable investments covered under the City’s Investment Policy, Legislative Policy 6-B
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins designates
depositories for City funds, Wells Fargo Securities LLC, Ehlers Investment Partners LLC,
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and RBC Capital Markets, LLC as agent/brokers, for all
authorized and suitable investments covered under the City’s Investment Policy, Legislative
Policy 6-B.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of January, 2021.
By:__________________________
Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 31, 2020
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Nicholas Bishop, Finance Director
Subject: Ratify Checks Issued in December 2020
The checks issued between November 24, 2020 and December 31, 2020 were number 121490
through 121807, for a total distribution of $3,952,426.68.
The checks issued, along with the purpose for those payments are attached for your review.
The check registers and detail of those checks can be reviewed at any time in the Finance
Department.
Accounts Payable
Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date
User: jthoennes
Printed: 12/31/2020 8:01 AM
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121490 01328 AIRGAS USA 12/03/2020 0.00 168.89
121491 30660 PATRICIA MAUREEN ANDERSON 12/03/2020 0.00 159.00
121492 28600 APPLE VALLEY FORD LINCOLN 12/03/2020 0.00 758.85
121493 29512 BACHMAN'S 12/03/2020 0.00 140.76
121494 31015 DARLENE BARTELS 12/03/2020 0.00 20.00
121495 30481 BATTERIES PLUS BULBS #018 12/03/2020 0.00 100.84
121496 29298 BCA CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING 12/03/2020 0.00 250.00
121497 14571 BLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC 12/03/2020 0.00 17.98
121498 27782 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 12/03/2020 0.00 401.53
121499 31014 BURNET TITLE 12/03/2020 0.00 25.01
121500 29416 CDW GOVERNMENT 12/03/2020 0.00 18,314.44
121501 03160 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO12/03/2020 0.00 45.53
121502 30127 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 12/03/2020 0.00 6.40
121503 26951 COMCAST 12/03/2020 0.00 404.74
121504 26951 COMCAST 12/03/2020 0.00 69.95
121505 30560 COMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES
12/03/2020
INC 0.00 1,064.00
121506 03640 CPT SERVICES, INC 12/03/2020 0.00 105.00
121507 29896 DATAWORKS PLUS LLC 12/03/2020 0.00 5,110.00
121508 29649 DELI DOUBLE CATERING 12/03/2020 0.00 1,195.74
121509 04217 DISCOUNT STEEL INC 12/03/2020 0.00 25.25
121510 05481 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT INC 12/03/2020 0.00 1,370.31
121511 29398 ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT 12/03/2020 0.00 2,564.08
121512 29661 ESS BROTHERS & SONS 12/03/2020 0.00 469.20
121513 30330 FAE LSE 6 LLC 12/03/2020 0.00 4,528.97
121514 30601 FAE LSE 8 LLC 12/03/2020 0.00 4,136.80
121515 06008 FASTENAL CO 12/03/2020 0.00 180.37
121516 30555 MARGARET GONGOLL 12/03/2020 0.00 405.00
121517 07681 GRAINGER, INC 12/03/2020 0.00 73.09
121518 31009 JOEL GRAY 12/03/2020 0.00 532.26
121519 08000 H & L MESABI 12/03/2020 0.00 2,007.00
121520 08038 HAWKINS, INC 12/03/2020 0.00 100.00
121521 08166 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/03/2020 0.00 1,823.55
121522 08192 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/03/2020 0.00 1,062.86
121523 08243 HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE 12/03/2020 0.00 300.00
121524 30048 RICH HILL 12/03/2020 0.00 500.00
121525 08576 HOPKINS F.D. RELIEF ASSOC 12/03/2020 0.00 840.00
121526 29345 IMPACT MAILING OF MN 12/03/2020 0.00 3,708.01
121527 29267 J SPANJERS COMPANY INC 12/03/2020 0.00 933.00
121528 30269 JANELLE JASPERS JONES 12/03/2020 0.00 261.00
121529 28469 KELLY GREEN IRRIGATION INC 12/03/2020 0.00 1,550.00
121530 11583 KONE INC 12/03/2020 0.00 1,132.92
121531 29059 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 12/03/2020 0.00 12,249.07
121532 28154 MCCLURE AUTOMOTIVE INC 12/03/2020 0.00 787.40
121533 31016 MED ALLIANCE GROUP INC 12/03/2020 0.00 6,957.16
121534 30045 MEGGITT TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC. 12/03/2020 0.00 1,395.00
121535 13207 MENARDS - GOLDEN VALLEY 12/03/2020 0.00 60.57
121536 13172 METRO ELEVATOR, INC 12/03/2020 0.00 170.00
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 1
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121537 29177 RENEE A MEUWISSEN 12/03/2020 0.00 345.00
121538 30363 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 12/03/2020 0.00 24.54
121539 31017 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT CO INC
12/03/2020 0.00 8,420.00
121540 30600 ROBERT OLSON 12/03/2020 0.00 435.00
121541 26974 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 12/03/2020 0.00 51.56
121542 30460 PLYMOUTH RIDGE INC 12/03/2020 0.00 3,563.00
121543 30997 REPUBLIC HOMES INC 12/03/2020 0.00 13,433.12
121544 28533 RODNEY J RODMAN 12/03/2020 0.00 1,775.00
121545 18805 RUMPCA COMPANIES, INC 12/03/2020 0.00 4,250.00
121546 19004 SAMARITAN TIRE COMPANY 12/03/2020 0.00 1,752.00
121547 19117 SCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO. 12/03/2020 0.00 11.39
121548 30901 SERVICE RESTORATION 12/03/2020 0.00 390.00
121549 29143 SHRED IT USA 12/03/2020 0.00 121.20
121550 30091 RAY STAFFORD 12/03/2020 0.00 480.00
121551 19766 STAR TRIBUNE 12/03/2020 0.00 149.11
121552 29205 CHRIS STRONER 12/03/2020 0.00 360.00
121553 30506 TONKADALE INC 12/03/2020 0.00 71.98
121554 28482 DOUGLAS A TORVUND JR 12/03/2020 0.00 4,404.00
121555 30093 TRANSUNION RISK ALTERNATIVE DATA
12/03/2020
SOLUTIONS, INC. 0.00 209.00
121556 03440 ULTIMATE SAFETY CONCEPTS INC 12/03/2020 0.00 1,963.25
121557 29466 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/03/2020 0.00 1,040.34
121558 29490 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/03/2020 0.00 802.59
121559 22321 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 12/03/2020 0.00 17.54
121560 30583 W P & R S MARS CO 12/03/2020 0.00 1,984.48
121561 25080 XCEL ENERGY 12/03/2020 0.00 462.01
121562 25080 XCEL ENERGY 12/03/2020 0.00 548.06
121563 25080 XCEL ENERGY 12/03/2020 0.00 39.00
121564 26320 ZIEGLER, INC 12/03/2020 0.00 1,212.01
Total for 12/3/2020: 0.00 126,796.71
121565 31023 ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND REFERRAL CENTER
12/15/2020OF MINNESOTA 0.00 1,098.03
121566 28600 APPLE VALLEY FORD LINCOLN 12/15/2020 0.00 371.92
121567 02031 B & W SPECIALTY COFFEE CO 12/15/2020 0.00 462.65
121568 30899 BAUERS MINNOCO 12/15/2020 0.00 72.62
121569 29817 GARY BINGER 12/15/2020 0.00 3,058.74
121570 02323 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 354.16
121571 02563 BOLTON & MENK, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 300.00
121572 31022 RICK BONINE 12/15/2020 0.00 75.00
121573 29416 CDW GOVERNMENT 12/15/2020 0.00 6,198.01
121574 03160 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO12/15/2020 0.00 8,046.86
121575 31026 CHECKPOINT WELDING AND FABRICATION
12/15/2020
INC 0.00 3,950.00
121576 28981 CHESTNUT CAMBRONNE PA 12/15/2020 0.00 14,964.95
121577 30127 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 12/15/2020 0.00 227.91
121578 30579 CLEAN CHARLIES HOME SERVICES INC12/15/2020 0.00 480.00
121579 26951 COMCAST 12/15/2020 0.00 144.85
121580 26951 COMCAST 12/15/2020 0.00 6.30
121581 26951 COMCAST 12/15/2020 0.00 14.70
121582 26951 COMCAST 12/15/2020 0.00 135.97
121583 26951 COMCAST 12/15/2020 0.00 146.85
121584 03800 CULLIGAN - METRO 12/15/2020 0.00 196.20
121585 03800 CULLIGAN - METRO 12/15/2020 0.00 74.14
121586 29303 DIVERSIFIED COFFEE PRODUCTS 12/15/2020 0.00 551.02
121587 01523 EARL F. ANDERSEN, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 82.07
121588 29520 ECOLAB 12/15/2020 0.00 192.34
121589 05282 EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 1,391.25
121590 29006 ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT 12/15/2020 0.00 2,959.89
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 2
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121591 06008 FASTENAL CO 12/15/2020 0.00 92.52
121592 31024 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO
12/15/2020 0.00 87.97
121593 06336 FIRST HOSPITAL LAB INC 12/15/2020 0.00 225.52
121594 06567 FORCE AMERICA 12/15/2020 0.00 200.00
121595 07003 GARTNER REFRIGERATION & MFG. 12/15/2020 0.00 3,679.78
121596 07564 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 259.20
121597 07681 GRAINGER, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 93.24
121598 29377 GRAINGER, INC 12/15/2020 0.00 313.26
121599 29748 HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS - AR
12/15/2020 0.00 9,972.15
121600 08166 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/15/2020 0.00 2,701.90
121601 08166 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/15/2020 0.00 229.90
121602 08179 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/15/2020 0.00 417.00
121603 08223 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/15/2020 0.00 12,428.52
121604 08224 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/15/2020 0.00 80,000.00
121605 08641 HOPKINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY 12/15/2020 0.00 200.00
121606 09085 ICMA - ROTH IRA - 706260 12/15/2020 0.00 1,304.23
121607 29345 IMPACT MAILING OF MN 12/15/2020 0.00 2,960.44
121608 09578 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS 12/15/2020 0.00 567.09
121609 29612 INTERNATIONAL CHEMTEX 12/15/2020 0.00 907.68
121610 09534 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 12/15/2020 0.00 112.95
121611 12009 J. H. LARSON COMPANY 12/15/2020 0.00 282.90
121612 29249 JR'S ADVANCED RECYCLERS 12/15/2020 0.00 40.00
121613 11161 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED 12/15/2020 0.00 4,471.11
121614 12160 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 12/15/2020 0.00 469.03
121615 29529 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 12/15/2020 0.00 88.41
121616 31025 MANN THEATRES INC 12/15/2020 0.00 975.00
121617 31016 MED ALLIANCE GROUP INC 12/15/2020 0.00 321.50
121618 13167 MENARDS - EDEN PRAIRIE 12/15/2020 0.00 31.40
121619 31020 MELANIE MILLER 12/15/2020 0.00 100.00
121620 30300 NORDIC SOLAR HOLDCO LLC 12/15/2020 0.00 3,961.30
121621 14582 NORTHWEST ASPHALT INC 12/15/2020 0.00 356,149.64
121622 15441 OLSEN CHAIN AND CABLE CO INC 12/15/2020 0.00 138.12
121623 28458 OLSEN FIRE PROTECTION INC 12/15/2020 0.00 3,715.00
121624 15521 ON SITE SANITATION 12/15/2020 0.00 938.75
121625 31019 MIKE OPHEIM 12/15/2020 0.00 75.00
121626 30460 PLYMOUTH RIDGE INC 12/15/2020 0.00 1,860.50
121627 04573 QUALITY RESOURCE GROUP INC 12/15/2020 0.00 1,983.19
121628 17806 QWEST CORP 12/15/2020 0.00 2,700.82
121629 17806 QWEST CORP 12/15/2020 0.00 60.72
121630 31018 RENT-TO-OWN LLC 12/15/2020 0.00 75.00
121631 09084 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST- 300824 12/15/2020 0.00 3,395.30
121632 31021 TYRONE REYNOLDS 12/15/2020 0.00 100.00
121633 28845 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED 12/15/2020 0.00 436.56
121634 27124 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 12/15/2020 0.00 168.06
121635 29537 SMSC ENTERPRISES 12/15/2020 0.00 341.40
121636 19520 SNAP PRINT INC 12/15/2020 0.00 1,070.88
121637 29115 MANUEL SOTELO 12/15/2020 0.00 1,190.00
121638 29200 SPRINGBROOK SOFTWARE INC 12/15/2020 0.00 1,142.50
121639 19602 SPS COMPANIES INC 12/15/2020 0.00 396.78
121640 28590 ST CLOUD STATE UNIV 12/15/2020 0.00 890.00
121641 30923 JEROLD STILLMAN 12/15/2020 0.00 100.00
121642 19777 STREICHERS 12/15/2020 0.00 1,502.53
121643 20560 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY 12/15/2020 0.00 10.98
121644 20883 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR INC 12/15/2020 0.00 2,274.00
121645 29473 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/15/2020 0.00 332.21
121646 29489 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/15/2020 0.00 35.01
121647 30819 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/15/2020 0.00 200.05
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 3
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121648 22321 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 12/15/2020 0.00 22.00
121649 23003 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN 12/15/2020 0.00 9,568.00
121650 30977 MOLLY WHITE 12/15/2020 0.00 60.00
121651 23720 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC 12/15/2020 0.00 8,951.00
121652 25080 XCEL ENERGY 12/15/2020 0.00 8,866.10
121653 25080 XCEL ENERGY 12/15/2020 0.00 22.83
121654 25080 XCEL ENERGY 12/15/2020 0.00 36.61
Total for 12/15/2020: 0.00 581,859.97
121655 31030 6224 EQUITIES LLC 12/17/2020 0.00 175.00
121656 29535 ADVANCED ENGINEERING 12/17/2020 0.00 2,440.00
121657 30481 BATTERIES PLUS BULBS #018 12/17/2020 0.00 111.74
121658 30127 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 12/17/2020 0.00 267.88
121659 03328 CITY OF MINNETONKA 12/17/2020 0.00 296,881.60
121660 26951 COMCAST 12/17/2020 0.00 404.74
121661 04004 DALCO ENTERPRISES INC 12/17/2020 0.00 281.64
121662 04217 DISCOUNT STEEL INC 12/17/2020 0.00 330.00
121663 28898 ECM PUBLISHERS INC 12/17/2020 0.00 160.65
121664 07681 GRAINGER, INC 12/17/2020 0.00 147.51
121665 08000 H & L MESABI 12/17/2020 0.00 1,300.00
121666 08001 HACH COMPANY 12/17/2020 0.00 1,195.60
121667 08004 HANCE HARDWARE, INC 12/17/2020 0.00 1,031.80
121668 30362 HENRICKSEN & COMPANY INC 12/17/2020 0.00 4,301.11
121669 29818 HIAWATHA TREE SERVICE INC. 12/17/2020 0.00 1,200.00
121670 08336 HIRSHFIELDS 12/17/2020 0.00 289.25
121671 13012 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC 12/17/2020 0.00 36.18
121672 13354 MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION 12/17/2020 0.00 37.18
121673 15880 OWENS SERVICE CORP- CHEMTEX 12/17/2020 0.00 315.00
121674 16035 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC 12/17/2020 0.00 462.20
121675 31028 DIANE PEARSON 12/17/2020 0.00 140.00
121676 31027 ROBERT JOSEPH POMMERENING 12/17/2020 0.00 7,644.00
121677 16566 POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC 12/17/2020 0.00 552.00
121678 18164 RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT
12/17/2020 0.00 204.99
121679 28309 SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER 12/17/2020 0.00 100.00
121680 19602 SPS COMPANIES INC 12/17/2020 0.00 39.91
121681 19824 SUNSHINE CAR WASH 12/17/2020 0.00 125.59
121682 20120 TDS METROCOM - MN 12/17/2020 0.00 344.10
121683 31029 TITLENEXUS LLC 12/17/2020 0.00 10.42
121684 20560 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY 12/17/2020 0.00 30.79
121685 29708 TOXALERT INTERNATIONAL INC. 12/17/2020 0.00 1,444.00
121686 20887 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC 12/17/2020 0.00 272.00
121687 30664 UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE CENTER INC 12/17/2020 0.00 300.00
121688 30189 VAN PAPER SUPPLY COMPANY 12/17/2020 0.00 552.91
121689 07562 W W GOETSCH ASSOC 12/17/2020 0.00 1,470.00
121690 28624 MICHEAL J WHITE 12/17/2020 0.00 433.90
121691 23720 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC 12/17/2020 0.00 1,368.00
121692 26320 ZIEGLER, INC 12/17/2020 0.00 780.52
Total for 12/17/2020: 0.00 327,182.21
121693 28241 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF 12/18/2020 0.00 368.76
121694 28216 ATOM 12/18/2020 0.00 250.00
121695 13179 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 12/18/2020 0.00 123,225.39
121696 13362 MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOC 12/18/2020 0.00 172.00
121697 27523 MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 12/18/2020 0.00 20.25
121698 30078 MN POLICE & PEACE OFFICER ASSOCIATION
12/18/2020 0.00 150.00
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 4
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121699 30079 MPPOA LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 12/18/2020 0.00 456.00
121700 30452 RACO MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING
12/18/2020
CO 0.00 465.00
121701 29301 SCHEDULES PLUS LLC 12/18/2020 0.00 720.00
121702 19085 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP 12/18/2020 0.00 3,823.16
121703 30651 TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 12/18/2020 0.00 33,673.38
Total for 12/18/2020: 0.00 163,323.94
121704 13327 MINNEAPOLIS RIFLE CLUB 12/22/2020 0.00 150.00
Total for 12/22/2020: 0.00 150.00
121706 28422 ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 12/23/2020 0.00 4,570.02
121707 30728 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY
12/23/2020
& MUNICIPAL AFSCME 0.00 1,000.11
121708 01328 AIRGAS USA 12/23/2020 0.00 161.96
121709 28600 APPLE VALLEY FORD LINCOLN 12/23/2020 0.00 216.45
121710 29669 AVESIS 12/23/2020 0.00 301.13
121711 27782 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 12/23/2020 0.00 259.51
121712 29416 CDW GOVERNMENT 12/23/2020 0.00 1,874.80
121713 28430 CENTURY LINK 12/23/2020 0.00 47.51
121714 30127 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 12/23/2020 0.00 127.25
121715 29342 CITY OF MINNETONKA 12/23/2020 0.00 1,239.80
121716 26951 COMCAST 12/23/2020 0.00 149.74
121717 26951 COMCAST 12/23/2020 0.00 2.10
121718 30560 COMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES 12/23/2020
INC 0.00 3,589.00
121719 28123 CRITTERS UNLIMITED INC 12/23/2020 0.00 180.00
121720 04600 DPC INDUSTRIES, INC 12/23/2020 0.00 1,468.76
121721 29398 ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT 12/23/2020 0.00 2,564.08
121722 UB*00597 THERESA FREEMAN 12/23/2020 0.00 124.80
121723 07185 GENUINE PARTS 12/23/2020 0.00 684.83
121724 UB*00598 JASON GEYEN 12/23/2020 0.00 51.33
121725 28609 GRANICUS INC 12/23/2020 0.00 716.76
121726 31009 JOEL GRAY 12/23/2020 0.00 2,104.85
121727 08176 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 12/23/2020 0.00 1,900.03
121728 08176 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 12/23/2020 0.00 3,897.00
121729 08166 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/23/2020 0.00 1,823.55
121730 27454 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/23/2020 0.00 7,500.00
121731 08243 HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE 12/23/2020 0.00 4,050.00
121732 08627 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 12/23/2020 0.00 622.55
121733 08625 HOPKINS POLICE ASSOCIATION 12/23/2020 0.00 1,320.00
121734 09801 I.U.O.E. CENTRAL PENSION FUND 12/23/2020 0.00 1,840.00
121735 09085 ICMA - ROTH IRA - 706260 12/23/2020 0.00 1,304.23
121736 UB*00596 GARY A KEMP 12/23/2020 0.00 176.36
121737 12012 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES12/23/2020 0.00 496.00
121738 03369 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 12/23/2020 0.00 646.78
121739 30392 CIGNA LIFE INS COMP OF AMERICA - HOSPITAL
12/23/2020INS 0.00 207.40
121740 30391 CIGNA LIFE INS COMP OF AMERICA - LTD
12/23/2020 0.00 2,727.28
121741 30390 CIGNA LIFE INS COMP OF AMERICA - STD
12/23/2020 0.00 2,712.70
121742 30023 CIGNA LIFE INS COMP OF N AMERICA - CRIT
12/23/2020
ILL.ACC 0.00 672.42
121743 30005 MEDART- CENTRAL POWER DISTRIBUTORS12/23/2020 0.00 180.17
121744 13179 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 12/23/2020 0.00 29,521.80
121745 13275 MICRO CENTER 12/23/2020 0.00 288.96
121746 UB*00595 JILL MILLER 12/23/2020 0.00 5.99
121747 13446 MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 12/23/2020 0.00 100.00
121748 31031 JESSE MOEN 12/23/2020 0.00 780.00
121749 29953 MUNICODE 12/23/2020 0.00 1,982.34
121750 29452 OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES 12/23/2020 0.00 285.76
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 5
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121751 26974 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 12/23/2020 0.00 123.45
121752 30125 PROJECT COMPANY FINCO PHASE III LLC
12/23/2020 0.00 33,500.54
121753 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 113.23
121754 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 85.00
121755 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 116.87
121756 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 99.70
121757 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 1,166.44
121758 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 94.94
121759 17806 QWEST CORP 12/23/2020 0.00 164.65
121760 08568 RESOURCE WEST 12/23/2020 0.00 61.58
121761 09084 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST- 300824 12/23/2020 0.00 3,395.30
121762 UB*00599 TIMOTHY ROSENFLANZ 12/23/2020 0.00 36.66
121763 UB*00594 SEVENTYSEVEN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC12/23/2020 0.00 304.84
121764 20687 TRI-STATE BOBCAT INC 12/23/2020 0.00 282.82
121765 21523 UNION LOCAL 49 12/23/2020 0.00 805.00
121766 21529 UNITED WAY 12/23/2020 0.00 47.70
121767 29490 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/23/2020 0.00 802.59
121768 22563 VOSS LIGHTING 12/23/2020 0.00 95.20
121769 30381 WL HALL COMPANY 12/23/2020 0.00 702.00
121770 26160 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 12/23/2020 0.00 144.40
121771 26320 ZIEGLER, INC 12/23/2020 0.00 137.53
Total for 12/23/2020: 0.00 128,756.55
121772 01493 AMERICAN PRESSURE, INC 12/31/2020 0.00 878.90
121773 02031 B & W SPECIALTY COFFEE CO 12/31/2020 0.00 119.47
121774 31038 BOND TRUST SERVICES CORPORATION12/31/2020 0.00 2,336,961.12
121775 31026 CHECKPOINT WELDING AND FABRICATION
12/31/2020
INC 0.00 300.00
121776 30127 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 12/31/2020 0.00 66.00
121777 26951 COMCAST 12/31/2020 0.00 142.44
121778 26951 COMCAST 12/31/2020 0.00 604.36
121779 04165 DELEGARD TOOL CO 12/31/2020 0.00 172.40
121780 04690 DRISKILLS FOODS 12/31/2020 0.00 62.86
121781 30222 EUREKA CONSTRUCTION, INC. 12/31/2020 0.00 249,279.10
121782 30330 FAE LSE 6 LLC 12/31/2020 0.00 3,570.70
121783 30601 FAE LSE 8 LLC 12/31/2020 0.00 3,418.98
121784 31033 G & J AWNING METRO INC 12/31/2020 0.00 5,250.00
121785 08004 HANCE HARDWARE, INC 12/31/2020 0.00 908.38
121786 08038 HAWKINS, INC 12/31/2020 0.00 3,473.46
121787 27248 HENNEPIN CTY TREASURER 12/31/2020 0.00 2,255.00
121788 08324 HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC 12/31/2020 0.00 1,839.49
121789 08336 HIRSHFIELDS 12/31/2020 0.00 103.35
121790 31034 INDIGO SIGNWORKS INC 12/31/2020 0.00 495.00
121791 28825 JOBS FOUNDATION 12/31/2020 0.00 3,344.48
121792 29249 JR'S ADVANCED RECYCLERS 12/31/2020 0.00 40.00
121793 11327 KILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC 12/31/2020 0.00 6,525.00
121794 27519 MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 12/31/2020 0.00 85.74
121795 31006 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 12/31/2020 0.00 522.75
121796 26974 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 12/31/2020 0.00 77.22
121797 18121 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 12/31/2020 0.00 179.90
121798 31035 GRACE E REBAI 12/31/2020 0.00 100.00
121799 31036 SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC 12/31/2020 0.00 280.38
121800 19012 SAFETY SIGNS 12/31/2020 0.00 287.45
121801 19777 STREICHERS 12/31/2020 0.00 1,570.00
121802 30219 THE BLAKE SCHOOL 12/31/2020 0.00 75.00
121803 31039 TONKA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP 12/31/2020 0.00 75.00
121804 20883 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR INC 12/31/2020 0.00 1,000.00
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 6
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount
121805 30189 VAN PAPER SUPPLY COMPANY 12/31/2020 0.00 181.74
121806 29475 VERIZON WIRELESS 12/31/2020 0.00 105.03
121807 22321 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 12/31/2020 0.00 6.60
Total for 12/31/2020: 0.00 2,624,357.30
Report Total (317 checks): 0.00 3,952,426.68
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (12/31/2020 8:01 AM) Page 7
City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Mike Mornson, City Manager
Date: January 5, 2021
Subject: 2021 Mission and Goals – Hopkins City Council
_____________________________________________________________________
The City Council meets annually to review the goals from the previous year, evaluate
new goals and develop a strategic plan. This year we have designated time over the
next three months to assess the current goals and objectives of departments to use in
creating new goals and initiatives for 2021.
The proposed schedule:
JANUARY 5 Kick off by Mike Mornson with highlights from 2020 and thoughts for
2021
JANUARY 12 Planning and Development Update from Kersten Elverum
JANUARY 19 Finance Update from Nick Bishop
FEBRUARY 2 Police and Fire Updates from Brent Johnson and Dale Specken
FEBRUARY 9 Public Works and Recreation Updates from Steve Stadler and Kelly
O’Dea
FEBRUARY 16 Community Services Update from Ari Lenz
MARCH 2/9 Recap Work Session and discuss next steps
2021 Mission and Goals
Hopkins City Council
Mike Mornson, City Manager
City Council and Staff
State of the City 2020
Mission
Inspire
Educate
Involve
Communicate
Vision
All people feel safe and respected, and
diversity is celebrated.
Business growth is supported and a vibrant
downtown is maintained.
People enjoy exceptional government
services, neighborhoods, and outstanding
schools.
Goals
Goal I: Preserve the Hometown Feel of
Hopkins
Goal II: Urban Design – Do it Right
Goal III: Take it to Them
Goal I: Preserve the
Hometown Feel of
Hopkins
Four Strategies
• Support a vibrant business
community
• Promote and enhance city
events
• Provide accessible, friendly,
and efficient city services
• Embrace and strengthen
partnerships
Goal II: Urban Design
– Do it Right
Four Strategies
• Improve walking and biking
infrastructure in the city
• Practice environmental
responsibility
• Support a range of housing
options
• Support transit-oriented
development
Goal III: Take it to
Them
Three Strategies
• Involve diverse populations
• Engage the rental
community of Hopkins
• Inspire community and
citizen engagement
Some Accomplishments in 2020
Financial Budget and Engagement Plan
Reaffirmed AA+ Bond Rating on May 8 and November 9
Southwest Light Rail construction
Interlachen Street Reconstruction
Façade Improvement Loans for Kiddywampus, Wild Boar
and Express Personnel
Approval of Bear Cave Brewing and other new businesses
Completed the City facility solar program with solar
arrays installed at Pavilion, Fire Station and Public Works
Some Accomplishments in 2020
Maetzold Field parking lot
mill/overlay
Installed two Level-2 EV charging
stations at parking ramp
Bicycle Friendly Community
LMC Excellence Award – Fire
Department
Leadership Award for Chloride
Reduction from Nine Mile Creek
Watershed District – Public Works
Highlights in 2020
Elections
3 elections in 2020 all
during pandemic
Early voting most
popular option in
November (71%)
COVID-19 in 2020
Business assistance
Rental assistance
Restaurant outdoor seating
Virtual meetings
Birthday patrol
Easter bunny parade
Halloween drive thru event
Thanksgiving food donations
Looking Ahead to 2021
325 Blake Road (Cold
Storage site)
Blake/Excelsior
Interlachen part two
Continue pandemic
planning
Mainstreet Valuation 2013
$89,000,000
Mainstreet Valuation 2020
$226,631,000
Upcoming Meetings
January 5 – City Manager Kick Off
January 12 – Planning & Development
January 19 – Finance
February 2 – Police & Fire
February 9 – Public Works & Recreation
February 16 – Community Services
March 2 and March 9 – Recap and next steps
January 5, 2020 City Council Report 2020-05
St. Joseph’s Church Utility Easement Vacation
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2020-068, approving the first
reading of Ordinance 2020-1162 vacating the north-south utility easement in Block 8, West
Minneapolis Addition.
Overview
The petitioner, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (Vista 44 Housing Limited Partnership) on
behalf of the property owner the Parish of St. Gabriel the Archangel of Hopkins (St. Joseph’s
Church), requests vacation of the north-south utility easement in Block 8, West Minneapolis
Addition. Vacation of this easement is necessary to prepare the subject property for redevelopment
by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative who plans to construct the Vista 44 apartment building.
With the sale of the southern portion of this property (PID 24-117-22-34-0300) from St. Joseph’s
Church to Beacon to construct the Vista 44 apartment building, the church as agreed that the
easement is no longer necessary and requests it be vacated. Given this request by the church, staff
finds no continuing public need for the easement and recommends the City Council approve this
request.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Background
• Alternatives
Supporting Documents
• Resolution 2020-068
• Ordinance 2020-1162
_____________________
Jason Lindahl, AICP
City Planner
Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: _____________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _________________________________________
Notes:
City Council Report 2020-05
Page 2
Background
In December of 2019 Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (Vista 44 Housing Limited
Partnership) on behalf of the property owner the Parish of St. Gabriel the Archangel of Hopkins
received land use approval to construct the Vista 44 apartment building. The utility easement that is
requested to be vacated runs north-south through this property. In June of 1967, the City of
Hopkins approved resolution 1613 vacated the alley but retained an easement for public utilities. To
date, St. Joseph’s Church has maintained an electric line and light in this easement to illuminate their
parking lot. With the sale of the southern portion of this property from St. Joseph’s Church to
Beacon to construct the Vista 44 apartment building, the church as agreed that the easement is no
longer necessary and requests it be vacated.
Given this request by the church, staff finds no continuing public need for the easement and
recommends the City Council approve this request subject to the execution by the City and
Petitioner, or an affiliated entity of Petitioner, of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement
that meets all requirements of the city attorney.
Alternatives
1. Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2020-1162. By approving the first reading of this
ordinance, this application will move forward for a second reading and formal approval at the
January 19, 2021 City Council meeting.
2. Deny the first reading of Ordinance 2020-1162. By denying the first reading of this ordinance,
this application will not move forward for formal approval at the January 19, 2020 City Council
meeting. Should the City Council consider this option, it must also identify specific findings
that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning & Zoning Commission concludes that further
information is needed, the items should be continued.
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-068
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2020-1162
VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 8, WEST MINNEAPOLIS ADDITION
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2021, pursuant to a petition from Beacon Interfaith Housing
Collaborative, on behalf of the Church of St. Joseph of Hopkins, a Minnesota religious corporation,
the Hopkins City Council was presented with Ordinance 2020-1162 regarding the proposed vacation
of the utility easement in favor of the City of Hopkins, as reserved in Resolution No. 1613 filed
September 20, 1967 as Document Number 3676546 (Abstract) and filed October 11, 1967 as
Document Number 890094 (Torrens), and also reserved in Ordinance No. 284 filed January 26, 1968
as Document Number 3699977 (Abstract), which lies within the vacated North-South alley in Block
8, West Minneapolis, lying between a line extended across said vacated alley from the Northwesterly
corner of Lot 7 to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 25 and a second line from the Southwesterly corner
of Lot 16 to the Southeasterly corner of Lot 17, all in said Block 8, West Minneapolis, Hennepin
County (the “Easement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins
as follows:
1. That the City Council hereby approves the first reading of Ordinance 2020-1162.
2. Pursuant to Hopkins City Charter, section 12.06 and Minnesota Statutes, section 462.358,
subd. 7, a duly noticed public hearing shall be held during the regular city council meeting on
January 19, 2021 in order to allow public input regarding the proposed vacation of the
Easement.
3. Following the aforementioned public hearing, City staff shall present Ordinance 2020-1162
for a second reading, as required by the Hopkins City Charter.
Dated: January 5, 2021
___________________________________
Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HOPKINS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-1162
ORDINANCE VACATING UTILITY EASEMENT IN BLOCK 8,
MINNEAPOLIS WEST ADDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to a petition from Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (“Petitioner”),
on behalf of the Church of St. Joseph of Hopkins, a Minnesota religious corporation, the utility
easement in favor of the City of Hopkins, as reserved in Resolution No. 1613 filed September 20,
1967 as Document Number 3676546 (Abstract) and filed October 11, 1967 as Document Number
890094 (Torrens), and also as reserved in Ordinance No. 284 filed January 26, 1968 as Document
Number 3699977 (Abstract), which lies within the vacated North-South alley in Block 8, West
Minneapolis, lying between a line extended across said vacated alley from the Northwesterly
corner of Lot 7 to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 25 and a second line from the Southwesterly
corner of Lot 16 to the Southeasterly corner of Lot 17, all in said Block 8, West Minneapolis,
Hennepin County, is hereby vacated, subject to the following condition: (i) execution by the City
and Petitioner, or an affiliated entity of Petitioner, of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Agreement that meets all requirements of the city attorney.
SECTION 2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be the date of publication, although the
easement vacation shall not take effect until the aforementioned condition is satisfied, after which
the city clerk shall execute, present, and have filed the requisite notice of completion related to
these proceedings.
First Reading: January 5, 2021
Second Reading: January 19, 2021
Date of Publication: January 28, 2021
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: January 28, 2021
By: ____________________________
Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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