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HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:30 pm THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Schedule HRA Meeting before City Council Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER II. ADOPT AGENDA III. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month; Imihy Bean 2. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Project Update; Elverum IV. 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 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 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2024 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; Mornson VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Next City Council Regular Meetings: Tuesday, February 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. X. ADJOURN  Administration CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2024-013 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: PeggySue Imihy Bean, AICP, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Date: February 6, 2024 Subject: Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO adopt a proclamation recognizing February as black history month. OVERVIEW Black History Month has been celebrated nationally since the country’s bicentennial in 1976 and has roots going back to 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established the second week of February as Negro History Week. The subsequent 98 years have seen Black Americans struggle for equal rights under the law and in the eyes of fellow citizens while barriers such as segregation, racially restrictive housing covenants, mass incarceration, and educational inequities have hindered their progress. Despite these persistent issues, Black community members have made significant contributions to the fabric of life in Hopkins and the nation as a whole, with leaders emerging in areas of business, politics, and culture. Tonight, 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. Staff would also like to share the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month at an event hosted by the City of Minnetonka. Four-time Grammy Award winning group, Sounds of Blackness will host a concert at the Minnetonka Community Center on February 15th at 5:30pm. Tickets are available online at minnetonkamn.gov/soundsofblackness SUPPORTING INFORMATION • Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month • Sounds of Blackness Event Flyer A Proclamation Commemorating Black History Month WHEREAS, the second week of February was established as Negro History Week in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass; and WHEREAS, the observance of Black History Month as a national celebration began in 1976 to recognize the progress made during the Civil Rights struggles of the preceding quarter century; and WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins recognizes that the fight for the equal rights of Black Americans did not end with the Civil Rights Act and indeed still continues to this day with barriers such as implicit bias, mass incarceration, educational inequities, and persistent systemic racism; and WHEREAS, the observance of February 2024 as Black History Month serves as a reminder of these facts but also as a celebration of Black culture and the innumerable political, cultural, and economic contributions to our society by Black community members; and WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins is committed to true inclusion and continuing to create a community where all people feel safe and respected and diversity is celebrated; NOW THEREFORE, I, Patrick Hanlon, Mayor of the City of Hopkins in the State of Minnesota, along with my fellow Council Members, recognize, adopt, and proclaim this Proclamation to urge every member of our community to honor Black History Month and to celebrate and reflect upon its meanings all year long. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota to be affixed this 6th day of February in the year 2024. __________________________________________ Patrick Hanlon, Mayor  SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS Celebrate Black History Month with the four-time Grammy Award winning group. Feb. 15 | Doors at 5:30 p.m., Performance at 6:30 p.m. Minnetonka Community Center Tickets available Feb. 1 at minnetonkamn.gov/soundsofblackness Limit 2 tickets per order Sensory room will be available if guests need a quiet space. Food available for purchase from Mr. Saucey  Planning & Development CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Kersten Elverum, Director of Planning Date: February 6, 2024 Subject: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Project Update _____________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) will provide an update on their work in the Blake Corridor including Cottageville Park and the 325 Blake Road site. There is no official action on this item. INFORMATION The City of Hopkins has been working with the MCWD in partnership over the last decade to meet shared goals of creek restoration, reduction in pollutants and enhanced neighborhood and regional open space and park amenities. The work to date has met with success beginning with the expansion and improvement of Cottageville Park, the selection of a developer, Alatus, and the first phase of development in the Chorus apartment building at 325 Blake Road. To complete the vision for the public space, plans call for additional improvements to Cottageville Park and surrounding MCWD property, as well as significant investment in the portion of 325 Blake Road over which the MCWD will retain ownership. That publically-owned property will be developed in tandem with the private development that Alatus will be presenting at the February 13, 2024, City Council meeting as part of their land use approvals for the development of a senior cooperative, townhome and apartments. MCWD staff will present the latest plans, how they integrate with the private development, and answer any questions the City Council may have. FUTURE ACTION There is no future action associated with this update but it is intended to provide context for the land use approvals that will be considered at the February 13, 2024, City Council meeting.  HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF RETREAT PROCEEDINGS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 ATTENDANCE Present for the Hopkins City Council and Staff Retreat 2024 were the following: Mayor Hanlon, Council Members Balan, Garrido, Goodlund and Hunke, City Manager Mornson, Finance Director Bishop, Public Works Operations Superintendent Pavek, Police Chief Johnson, Fire Chief Specken, Planning and Development Director Elverum, Recreation Director O’Dea, City Clerk Domeier and Chad Weinstein with Ethical Leaders in Action, LLC. Welcome Mayor Hanlon welcomed the team to the retreat. City Manager Mornson provided information on the proposed agenda. Opening Exercise: Pride and Hope Facilitator Chad Weinstein directed participants to share aspects of the year’s achievements that are sources of pride and hopes for future growth or improvement for the city. Team Dynamics – Setting the Stage for 2024 The City Council and Staff separated, and each group generated a draft set of shared commitments to guide interactions among elected officials, and between council and staff. Debrief: Affirming Shared Commitments (Mornson and Weinstein) The groups reconvened to present and discuss their draft commitments, and to combine City Council and staff versions into a single set of commitments to guide council-staff interaction. Participants discussed the roles of elected and appointed officials with respect to the interrelated (and distinct) actions of governance, strategy, operations, and management. Council and staff will work together to address the needs of community members. Our aim is to be responsive to all community members, and our processes are designed to do so efficiently. Year in Review City Manager Mornson lead an interactive discussion on achievements made on the areas of strategic direction defined and affirmed in recent years, setting the stage for 2024. Finance Discussion Finance Director Bishop led the finance discussion that included the current state and projected changes to the City’s budget, along with their implications for future policy and operations.  HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF RETREAT PROCEEDINGS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 Strategic Priorities Promoting Hopkins, especially business development • Creating a business climate where expanding Mainstreet west is a priority and supporting small businesses • Think Hopkins • Downtown alley improvements – longer term opportunities • Identity of Hopkins small businesses • LRT • Cultural and convenience retail in the Blake corridor • Find parking solutions for businesses • Help Hopkins businesses before they close Climate and Environmental Sustainability • Focus on the tree replacement, forestry options, EAB, tree replacement policy, encourage, economic part for cost savings • Keep climate solutions fund • Massive positive step forward in 2023/2024 the city has the ability to see millions in this area – poised to lead • Bounce back from today’s issues • City resilience True Inclusion • Respect for diversity of opinion/priorities/viewpoints • Starter fund for first year special events (Cinco De Mayo, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fat Bike Festival) • Disability awareness • BIPOC wealth creation • Multimodal • Continuing to provide welcoming environments for all • Bike/ped infrastructure • Support for all: any gender, color, religion, status, orientation, etc. Affordability/Financial Management • Explore grant programs that are available (infrastructure) • Look for opportunities to keep tax levy under 5% • Preservation of NOAH • Dignity in affordable housing • Obligation to taxpayers to curb unnecessary spending and lower taxes, immediate tax relief should be a priority Public Safety/Community Services • Increasing service to match growth • Indispensable need • Important to retain police officers  HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF RETREAT PROCEEDINGS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 • Strong relationships between residents and public safety • Attract and retain PD, FD, PW and pay them what they deserve • Important for business development equity and inclusion Parking Lot Discussion/Closing Exercise Deferred issues (“parking lot”) were discussed. The day concluded with a brief summary exercise. Parking Lot: Staff gather more information on LED streetlights and solar panels ROI Parking Lot: Infrastructure timelines/risk assessments Parking Lot: Clarification on TIF timelines Parking Lot: Alatus financial request Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk  HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at the Hopkins Activity Center, 33 14th Avenue N. Mayor Hanlon called the meeting to order with Council Members Balan, Garrido, Goodlund and Hunke attending. Others attending included City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, Finance Director Bishop, and Special Projects and Initiatives Manager Imihy Bean. Members of the Hopkins Historical Society that were present included Same Stiele, Jim Zdrazil, Kathleen Conroy, Joan Roth, Marlene Dvorak, Kathy Jorgenson, Kat Downs and Mary Romportl. DISCUSSION II.1. Communications Strategy Discussion on 907 Mainstreet The Hopkins Historical Society (HHS) representatives shared their concerns about financing, fundraising and operations. The city will work with the HHS to discuss the next phase at 907 Mainstreet. An option would be to have an agreement for storage at 907 Mainstreet in the interim and staff develop a plan of action for next steps. HHS requested future storage options if available. Discussion was held regarding the communication strategy for the Hopkins Historical Society’s from the 907 Mainstreet property. The communication strategy will be worked on over the next 90 days. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon a motion by Hanlon the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk  HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was held on Tuesday, January 16, 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, City Clerk Domeier, Finance Director Bishop, Public Works Director Autio, City Engineer Klingbeil, Director of Planning and Development Elverum, 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: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke Nays: None. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS III.1. Hopkins Education Foundation Update from Emily Wallace-Jackson Emily Wallace-Jackson, Executive Director of the Hopkins Education Foundation shared more information and updates about the foundation. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Garrido. Second by Balan. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes of the January 2, 2024, Regular Meeting Proceedings 2. Ratify Checks Issued in December 2023; Bishop Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke Nays: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS VII.1. Update on 325 Blake Road/Alatus Development; Elverum Director of Planning and Economic Development Elverum provided the status of the proposed development including a requested amendment to the public financing structure. Stacie Kvilvang spoke to the special assessment bonds. Discussion was held about the financing for the project and any implications should the bonds not be issued. Bob Lux with Alatus shared more about the purchase agreement timing elements. The City Council generally supported moving forward with the amendment to the public financing structure.  HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 16, 2024 VII.2. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 20234 Street and Utility Improvements – City Project 2023- 10; Klingbeil City Engineer Klingbeil and Bolton and Menk representative Nick Amatuccio summarized City Council Report 2024-003. The final plans are complete, so staff requested the Council to approve these plans and authorize advertisement for bids. Mayor Hanlon questioned if the project could be split up. City Engineer Klingbeil shared the financial implications of changing the project. Council Member Goodlud questioned pushing the project out for additional year. Mr. Klingbeil shared concerns about the utilities and some of the mill and overlay work being delayed. He also shared the risks of catastrophic failures to infrastructure. Council Members Balan and Hunke supported moving forward with the proposed project. City Manager Mornson suggested moving forward with this project and talked about delaying a future project. Motion by Balan. Second by Hunke. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-06, Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 2024 Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 2023-10 Ayes: Balan, Garrido, Goodlund, Hanlon, Hunke Nays: None. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 7:32 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk  Administration CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2024-009 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk Date: February 6, 2023 Subject: Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Nominating Primary _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO Adopt Resolution 2023-005 Appointing Election Judges for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Nominating Primary. OVERVIEW Minnesota Election Law 204B.21 requires that the governing body of the municipality appoint election judges to administer the polling places at least 25 days before each election. Election judge hourly rates are $11.25 for Election Judges and $13.00 for Assistant and Head Judges. The election judge salaries will be submitted to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State for the Presidential Nomination Primary Reimbursement Process. Hennepin County will be acting on behalf of the City of Hopkins as part of our Absentee Ballot Board, so they are included in our appointing resolution. SUPPORTING INFORMATION • Draft Resolution 2024-005  CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2023-032 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE MARCH 5, 2024, PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATING PRIMARY WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.21 requires that persons serving as election judges be appointed by the City Council at least 25 days before the election and Minnesota Statute 203B.21 allows for deputy clerks trained in the processing and counting of absentee ballots to serve on the absentee ballot board. BE IT RESOLVED by the Hopkins City Council that the following election judges are on file in the office of the City Clerk and should be appointed for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Nominating Primary: Bonita Kearns Heidi Anderson Jessica Klugman Kim Bachand Axel Kornfuehrer Romaine Bechir Mark Krafve Sheldon Berg Terri Kruger Peggy DeVaan Lisa Lang Kent Dolphay Peter Leih Carol Dunn Rebecca Luxford Patrick Gambill-Read Andrew Marlow Susan Gauthier Joan Meath James W Green Theresa Melles Patrick Guire Rachel Molepske Kristi Halverson Rosetta Muhammad Kristin Hanneman Karen Norum Jane Heimerl Catherine O'Neil William Johnson David Specken Judy Johnson Lisa Stroessner Patricia Sykes WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council also appoints other individuals and all members appointed to the Hennepin County Absentee Ballot Board as authorized under Minnesota Statute 204B.21, subd 2 under the direction of the Hennepin County Election Manager to serve as members of the Hopkins Absentee Ballot Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is with this, authorized to make any substitutions or additions as deemed necessary. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on this 6th day of February 2024. ______________________ Patrick Hanlon, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk  Administration CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2024-008 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk Date: February 6, 2024 Subject: 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 _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO Approve 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. OVERVIEW Hennepin County intends to hold a special election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for the vacancy of Commissioner District 6. A special primary is possible and, if needed, will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Due to scheduling and security conflicts, Alice Smith Elementary School is not available for use by Precinct 1 on either date. Therefore, staff is recommending that Hopkins City Hall be established as Precinct 1 for the special elections. Hopkins Precinct 1 will be reestablished to Alice Smith Elementary School for the August 13, 2024, State Primary and November 5, 2024, General Election. The District 6 Commissioner represents the communities of Deephaven, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Northern Eden Prairie, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Woodland, and Wayzata. This vacancy is the result of the resignation of Commissioner Chris LaTondresse whose last day on the board was September 21, 2023. SUPPORTING INFORMATION • Draft Resolution 2024-004  CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2024-004 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLLING PLACE IN THE CITY OF HOPKINS FOR THE HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON APRIL 30 AND MAY 14, 2024 WHEREAS, on January 8, 2024, Hopkins Public School District 270, representatives confirmed via email due to scheduling and security concerns at Alice Smith Elementary School, the school would not be available for the April 30 and May 14, 2024, Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 Special Elections and serve as a polling place; and WHEREAS, the school serves the voters in Hopkins Precinct 1; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.16, Polling Places, Designation states, by December 31 of each year, the governing body of each municipality and of each county with precincts in unorganized territory must designate by ordinance or resolution a polling place for each election precinct. The polling places designated in the ordinance or resolution are the polling places for the following calendar year, unless a change is made: (1) pursuant to section 204B.175; (2) because a polling place has become unavailable; or (3) because a township designates one location for all state and federal elections and one location for all township only elections; and WHEREAS, on January 11, 2024, City of Hopkins City Manager gave confirmation to use the City Hall Raspberry Room as a replacement for Alice Smith Elementary School to serve as the Precinct 1 polling place for the April 30 and May 14, 2024, Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 Special Elections; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.15, subdivision 1, allows for a polling place to be located within the boundaries of the precinct or within one mile of those boundaries. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby establishes Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St. S., as Hopkins Precinct 1 in the City of Hopkins for the Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 Special Elections on April 30 and May 14, 2024. Hopkins Precinct 1 will be reestablished to Alice Smith Elementary School for the August 13, 2024, State Primary and November 5, 2024, General Election. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on this 6th day of February 2024. By:___________________________ Patrick Hanlon, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk  Administration CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2024-011 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk Date: February 6, 2024 Subject: Resolution Approving City Council Recommendations for City Charter Commission Appointments _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO adopt Resolution 2024-014 Approving City Council Recommendations for City Charter Commission Appointments. OVERVIEW The Charter Commission consists of 11 members that are recommended by the City Council and appointed by the Chief Judge of the Fourth Judicial District. Terms are five seats for four years and five seats for two years and members are allowed to serve up to two terms. The Charter Commission will be at capacity with the appointments and reappointments of the 10 residents. SUPPORTING INFORMATION • Applications are on file in the City Clerk’s Office • Draft Resolution 2024-014 DOCSOPEN\HP145\8\930369.v2-1/30/24  CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-014 RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY CHARTER COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins Charter Commission has been inactive for a few years; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make appointments to the Hopkins Charter Commission; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 410.05 governs the appointment process for a charter commission; and WHEREAS, the size of the Commission is set at eleven (11) members, with the initial terms of such members to be as follows: five (5) members to serve an initial term of four (4) years and six (5) members to serve an initial term of two (2) years, with one commission member presently serving on the Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the initial appointed members with a two (2) year term shall end their term on December 31, 2025, and the initial appointed members with a four (4) year term shall end their term on December 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, Kristin Hanneman’s term on the Charter Commission will end on December 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City has received applications from City residents interested in serving on the Hopkins Charter Commission. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above-referenced recitals are incorporated into this Resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hopkins City Council desires Chief Judge Kerry W. Meyer to appoint the following individuals with the following terms to the Hopkins Charter Commission: Carol Dunn 4 years Gregory Hugh 2 years Jason Gadd 4 years Daniel Lenz 2 years Kristi Halverson 4 years M. Michele Maurer 2 years Butch Johnson 4 years John Sheehan 2 years James Shirley 4 years Nathan White 2 years 1 DOCSOPEN\HP145\8\930968.v2-2/1/24 NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Hopkins City Council requests that Chief Judge Kerry W. Meyer make such appointments as recommended herein and that an Order, a draft of which is set forth in Exhibit A, be accordingly filed consistent with Minnesota Statutes Section 410.05. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota on this 6th day of February 2024. _______________________________ Patrick Hanlon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk 2 DOCSOPEN\HP145\8\930968.v2-2/1/24  EXHIBIT A DRAFT ORDER APPOINTING CHARTER COMMISSIONERS STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORDER APPOINTING CITY OF HOPKINS CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS 1. Under Minn. Stat. § 410.05, subd. 2, "Charter commission members shall hold office for the term of four years, and until their successors are appointed and qualify, except that of members initially appointed after July 1, 1967, eight shall be appointed for two year terms and seven for four year terms." 2. Additionally, Minn. Stat. § 410.05, subd. 2 requires that: “Upon the expiration of each term, the chief judge shall appoint new commission members. If the chief judge fails to appoint new commission members within 30 days then thereafter the governing body of the city shall, appoint new commission members, unless within the 30-day period the chief judge indicates in writing to the governing body an intention to appoint new members, in which case the chief judge shall have an additional 60 days within which to make the appointment. Appointments shall be made by order filed with the court administrator of the district court.” 3. Under Minn. Stat. § 410.05, subd. 3, "A city council, a charter commission, or the petitioners requesting the appointment of a charter commission may submit to the court the names of eligible nominees which the district court may consider in making appointments to the charter commission." 4. Kristin Hanneman’s term on the Charter Commission will end on December 7, 2025; 5. There are ten Hopkins City Charter Commission positions presently open. 6. Hopkins City Resolution 2024-014 recommends the following appointments and A-1 DOCSOPEN\HP145\8\930968.v2-2/1/24  terms: Carol Dunn 4 years Gregory Hugh 2 years Jason Gadd 4 years Daniel Lenz 2 years Kristi Halverson 4 years M. Michele Maurer 2 years Butch Johnson 4 years John Sheehan 2 years James Shirley 4 years Nathan White 2 years 7. The two year terms would expire December 31, 2025. 8. The four year terms would expire December 31, 2027. 9. Under Minn. Stat. § 410.05, subd. 2, individuals appointed to the Commission must accept their appointment by filing a written acceptance and oath of office with the court administrator within 30 days. "An appointee who neglects to file with the court administrator within 30 days a written acceptance and oath of office shall be deemed to have declined the appointment and the place shall be filled as though the appointee had resigned." Order: a. The individuals listed in Paragraph 6 above are appointed to the Hopkins City Charter Commission for the terms shown next to their names. b. The individuals appointed to the Commission must accept their appointment by filing a written acceptance and oath of office with the district court administrator within 30 days. If an appointee fails to submit written acceptance and oath of office within 30 days of the date of this order, he or she shall be deemed to have declined the appointment. Date: February ___, 2024. ______________________________ Kerry W. Meyer Chief Judge of the Fourth Judicial District A-2 DOCSOPEN\HP145\8\930968.v2-2/1/24  Finance Department CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2024-012 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Nicholas Bishop, Finance Director Date: February 6, 2024 Subject: Ratify Checks Issued in January 2024 _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO Ratify Checks issued between January 1, 2024 and January 31, 2024 with numbers 133437 thru 133719 for total distribution of $1,456,102.44. OVERVIEW 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. SUPPORTING INFORMATION • Check Register  Administration CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2024-010 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members From: Mike Mornson, City Manager Date: February 6, 2024 Subject: Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2024 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION 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. OVERVIEW The City Council and Department Directors held their annual goal setting retreat on January 5. The purpose of the retreat is to discuss and evaluate previous goals, consider new goals, and develop the strategic plan. The goals and strategic plan publicly state items the City Council wishes to accomplish above and beyond the normal operations and everyday services provided by the city. SUPPORTING INFORMATION • Resolution 2024-006  CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2024-006 RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING THE 2024 GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HOPKINS WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council believes it is necessary for an effective local government to clearly establish its overall mission and to prescribe the goals and objectives necessary to accomplish that mission; and WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has reviewed and will be following its mission to inspire, educate, involve and communicate; and WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following goals: • Goal I: Preserve the Home Town Feel of Hopkins • Goal II: Promote a Resilient Community • Goal III: Take it to Them WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives, and action steps for the year 2024. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby adopts the mission statement and formally adopts the listed goals, and that the City Council, City Manager and staff are hereby committed to the accomplishment of these goals and its action plan Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on this 6th day of February 2024. By:___________________________ Patrick Hanlon, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk