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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes March 8, 2021
Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and
notice thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The City Council and all present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the work session meeting minutes of February 16, 2021. All
present voted in favor. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.
PRESENTATIONS
HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMISSIONER JEFF
LUNDE
Item 5.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Introduction of Hennepin
County Commissioner Jeff Lunde.
Mr. Kirk McDonald introduced Hennepin County Commissioner Lunde.
Commissioner Lunde introduced his policy aids Vicky Soukaseum and Anna
Schmiel and provided a brief update on the priorities for District 1. He
emphasized the importance of the partnership between the county and the city.
Commissioner Lunde thanked the Council for their service and support.
The Council extended their appreciation to Commissioner Lunde for attending
the meeting.
ROTATING VOTES
Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a
rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first
followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and
stated that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item
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be removed for discussion. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reviewed the
consent items.
BUSINESS LICENSE(S)
Item 6.1
Approval of business license(s).
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through March 8, 2021.
RESOLUTION 2021‐29
Item 6.4
Resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment and appropriation of funds in
the amount of $8,474.10 for the purchase of a 2021 Yamaha UMAX2 utility cart by
Yamaha Golf & Utility for the Golf Course.
RESOLUTION 2021‐30
Item 6.5
Resolution authorizing the purchase and appropriation of funds in the amount of
$20,555.03 for the replacement of siding, soffit, fascia and service doors for the
maintenance garages at Victory Park and Lighted Fields by NMC Exteriors &
Remodeling (improvement project no. 1068).
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
London, to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
POLICE BODY WORN
CAMERAS
Item 7.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Presentation on body worn
cameras and time allotted for public comments/questions.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, police chief, explained that the city is in the process of purchasing
body‐worn cameras and before implementation of the program, it is necessary to
allow for public comment. He explained that the draft policy of the body‐worn
camera program is posted on the city’s website. Chief Hoyt reported that he
recently provided presentations to the New Hope Human Rights Commission
and the Rotary Club and has received positive feedback. He stated the city has
not received any comments in writing.
Mayor Hemken opened the floor for comments from the audience. There was no
one present desirous of addressing the matter.
Council Member Isenberg asked Chief Hoyt to comment on the recording feature
and retention period. Chief Hoyt stated when a camera is activated, it captures
the prior 60 seconds. He stated the recordings will be retained in accordance with
the state records retention schedule. He stated the data will be stored in the cloud
as a cost‐savings measure.
Chief Hoyt stated the city will receive the equipment from Watch Guard in
approximately 10 weeks, and a pilot program will be undertaken by a few officers
prior to department‐wide implementation of the equipment.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
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LED LIGHTS
HIDDEN VALLEY
PARK & BEGIN PARK
TENNIS COURTS
(IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1069)
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution authorizing the
appropriation of funds in the amount of $67,580 to install LED lights at the
Hidden Valley Park and Begin Park tennis courts (improvement project no. 1069).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, explained this item approves a contract with
Musco Lighting for $67,580 for installation of LED lighting at the Hidden Valley
Park and Begin Park tennis courts. He stated Musco Lighting handled the lighting
upgrade in 2019 at Civic Center Park and staff was pleased with their work. The
project involves retrofitting the lights with LED fixtures, wiring from the fixtures
to the panel boxes, wireless control system, player activated lighting, and
warranty. He stated lighting upgrades for parks were budgeted in the 2021 CIP
for $75,000. Mr. Boyum reported that LED has less light spillage into the
neighborhood and provides energy cost‐savings. He stated Musco Lighting is an
approved contractor through Sourcewell, the state’s cooperative purchasing
program, and has an excellent reputation in the lighting industry.
Council Member London inquired of the parking lot lighting at Hidden Valley
Park. He also asked if the park and recreation department planned to add
pickleball courts.
Director Rader stated parking lot light improvements were made last summer at
the Hidden Valley Park. She stated an existing light pole was retrofitted with an
LED fixture. Director Rader explained that many tennis courts in the city have
pickleball markings which provide multi‐use courts.
RESOLUTION 2021‐31
Item 8.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,580 TO INSTALL LED LIGHTS AT THE
HIDDEN VALLEY PARK AND BEGIN PARK TENNIS COURTS
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1069).” The motion for the adoption of the
foregoing resolution was seconded by Council Member London, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe,
Isenberg, London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained:
None; Absent: None; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the mayor which was attested to by the city clerk.
EXCHANGE OF
COMMUNICATION
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication
between members of the City Council.
Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, seconded by Council Member
Elder, to adjourn the meeting, as there was no further business to come before
the Council. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The New Hope City
Council adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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