082321 City Council Meeting Packet
NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
August 23, 2021
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers
4401 Xylon Avenue North
Mayor Kathi Hemken
Council Member John Elder
Council Member Andy Hoffe
Council Member Michael Isenberg
Council Member Jonathan London
The City Council wants and encourages citizen participation at Council Meetings. Your input and
opinions count and are valuable. You are encouraged to bring forth your comments and issues at
the appropriate point on the agenda.
A 15‐minute maximum Open Forum is held at the beginning of each Council Meeting. At this time
any person may address the Council on any subject pertaining to City business not listed on this
agenda or scheduled as a future agenda item. The Council requests that you limit your presentation
to 3 minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on a particular item should raise their
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first stating your name and address. Also, please record your name on the roster at the table near
the door so that your name will be spelled correctly in the minutes.
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may refer the matter to staff for handling or for consideration at a future meeting. You are welcome
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New Hope Values and Vision
City Mission
Strong local government that is proactive in responding to the community needs and issues by delivering quality
public service to all city residents, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a prudent and e cient manner.
Values
Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a
highly professional and cost-e ective manner.
Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fi scal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds and city assets is essential if
residents are to have confi dence in government.
Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism
We believe that ethics, integrity, and professionalism are the foundation blocks of public trust and confi dence and
that all meaningful relationships are built on these values.
Respect for the Individual
We believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity and the di ering
of opinions.
Open, Honest, and Respectful Communication
We believe that open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry
and to foster a positive environment for those interacting with our city.
Cooperation and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when all work cooperatively.
Visionary Leadership and Planning
We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be responsive to current goals and needs, and visionary in
planning for the future.
Vision
e city is a great place to grow as a family, individual, or business.
All within our city are safe and secure.
Essential services will be those that promote a safe and healthy environment for all residents.
Essential services and programs will be enhanced and streamlined, and will be provided in an economical manner
and with measurable results.
e city views residents as its greatest asset and seeks their input and participation.
e city will meet the communication needs of citizens, elected o cials, and city sta .
Strategic Goals
e city will maintain and improve its infrastructure (water distribution, storm water, sewer, roads, parks,
lighting, and city facilities).
e city will use frugal spending and resourceful fi nancial management to maintain its fi scal health.
e city will encourage maintenance, redevelopment, and reinvestment of existing properties to improve
or enhance its tax base.
e city will provide core services with a professional sta who are equipped with the necessary tools and
equipment and given necessary direction.
e city will facilitate and improve communications to promote e ective intergovernmental cooperation
between sta , citizens, and Council.
Adopted by the New Hope City Council, August 2006
Reaffirmed by the New Hope City Council, February 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
Monday, August 23, 2021
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – August 23, 2021
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021
4. OPEN FORUM
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Presentation of the 2021 RAVE! Awards
6. CONSENT BUSINESS
6.2 Approval of financial claims through August 23, 2021
6.4 Resolution approving final payment request to Corporate Mechanical for the desiccant
dehumidifier replacement at the New Hope Ice Arena (Improvement Project No. 1057)
6.5 Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on October 8‐10, 2021, for Church of
St. Joseph, 8701 36th Avenue North
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
9. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 Resolution approving West Metro Fire‐Rescue District 2022 Budget
10.2 Resolution to accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the
American Rescue Plan Act
11. UNFINISHED AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
12. OTHER BUSINESS
12.1 Exchange of communication between members of the city council
13. ADJOURNMENT
Memorandum
To: New Hope City Council
From: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Date: August 19, 2021
Subject: Agenda Items for Monday, August 23, 2021
Open Forum
Staff is not aware of anyone planning to address the Council for the Open Forum.
Item 5.1
This is the annual presentation of the RAVE! Awards. The RAVE! Award recognizes outstanding residential
property maintenance and improvements made by New Hope residential property owners. A judging panel
is used to select award recipients. The award recipients have been invited to attend the meeting for
recognition. Staff requests that Council thank the judges and all nominees for their time and effort.
Items 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3
Item 6.1 – there are no new business license requests.
Item 6.2 ‐ involves routine financial claims.
Item 6.3 – there are no new liability claims to report.
Item 6.4
This resolution approves the final payment in the amount of $139,845 to Corporate Mechanical for the
replacement of the desiccant dehumidifier for the south rink at the Ice Arena. This amount is $14,145 lower
than the original quote due to additional ventilation that was not needed since some of the arena
maintenance equipment (Zamboni and edger) are electric and have manual exhaust fans to purge the air if
needed. All necessary paperwork has been received and Director Rader and I recommend approval.
Item 6.5
Church of St. Joseph at 8701 36th Avenue North has requested a temporary liquor license for their fall
festival on October 8‐10. The applicant has requested the city waive the $50 application fee. If this item
is approved, the police department will conduct a compliance check during the event. City Clerk Leone
and I recommend approval.
Item 10.1
This item approves West Metro’s 2022 budget of $2,782,100 of which New Hope’s share is $1,418,222.
Chief Larson reviewed the budget with the Council at its August 16 work session. The budget increase
from last year is $108,050 and the increase to New Hope is $65,859. The cost of fire services is included
in the city’s general fund budget. The increases are for salaries, PERA, health insurance, workers comp
insurance, communications and equipment, and vehicle repairs. The Fire Board unanimously
recommended approval of the budget at their July 14 board meeting. The joint powers agreement
requires both cities to approve West Metro’s budget by August 31. The Crystal City Council approved
the budget at their August 17 Council Meeting. I recommend approval.
Item 10.2
This item approves a resolution accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Similar to action taken in 2020 regarding the CARES Act funding, the
city must formally accept the funding and establish options for the use of the funding that meet Federal
guidelines. Staff recommends the funding be utilized to offset 2021 and 2022 infrastructure project costs
which could allow unspent infrastructure funds to help fund future public works facility improvements. The
funding options were discussed at the August 16 council work session. The city received the first installment
of ARPA funding at the end of July for $1,106,158.24. The city will receive a second distribution in 2022 for a
similar amount for a total of $2,195,235. AEM and I recommend adoption of the resolution accepting the
funding.
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken will review upcoming meetings and events.
If you have any questions regarding items in the agenda packet, please call the city clerk or me
before the meeting so that staff can research any issues and be prepared to respond at the meeting.
New Hope City Council August 9, 2021
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes August 9, 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
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Steve Sondrall, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member
London, to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 26, 2021. Voted in favor
thereof: Hemken, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted against the
same: None; Abstained: Elder; Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Ron Stoffel, 8004 55th Lane North, was recognized. He inquired regarding the
status of the remodeling at the gas station at 7900 Bass Lake Road. Mr. Stoffel also
inquired regarding the maintenance of the berm on the north side of Parkview
development (behind 8008 55th Lane North and south of CVS store).
Mr. Sargent stated construction permits expire after six months unless there is
continual work being done. He noted the gas station owner advised city staff that
he has experienced difficulty obtaining construction materials. Mr. Sargent stated
the owner is anxious for completion and intends to wait to open the business until
it is completely operational.
Mr. Sargent advised Mr. Stoffel that he is aware of the question regarding the
natural buffer near the Parkview development. He stated the storm water
specialist indicated the homeowner did not violate any ordinance by cutting the
tall grasses. He indicated he would forward the storm water specialist’s e‐mail
communication to Mr. Stoffel regarding the plantings along the berm and the
proper maintenance of the native vegetation.
New Hope City Council August 9, 2021
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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 be
removed for discussion. Mr. Jeff Sargent, director of community development,
reviewed the consent items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through August 9, 2021.
RESOLUTION 2021‐79
Item 6.4
Resolution approving final payment request to NMC Exteriors & Remodeling for
the replacement of siding, soffit, fascia and service doors for the maintenance
garages at Victory Park and Lighted Fields in the amount of $10,481.99
(Improvement Project No. 1068).
MOTION
Item 6.5
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on September 11 for House of
Hope Lutheran Church at 4800 Boone Avenue North.
MOTION
Item 6.6
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on September 30 for OMNI
Brewing Co. for event at TMS Johnson, 2908 Nevada Avenue North.
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
CRYSTAL AIRPORT
JOINT AIRPORT
ZONING BOARD
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution authorizing
creation of Joint Airport Zoning Board for Crystal Airport.
Mr. Jeff Sargent, director of community development explained the Metropolitan
Airports Commission (MAC) intends to establish a Joint Airport Zoning Board
(JAZB) to develop an airport zoning ordinance for the Crystal Airport. The
objective is to achieve a reasonable level of safety while considering compatible
community development by addressing both land use and height restrictions
within the vicinity of the Crystal Airport, particularly off the runway ends. He
stated the JAZB may consist of two representatives from the cities of New Hope,
Crystal, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Minneapolis and two
representatives from MAC.
Mr. Sargent stated the city manager discussed city representation on the JAZB with
the Mayor. He stated staff recommends the appointment of Jeff Sargent and Jeff
Alger as JAZB representatives, and the appointment of Kirk McDonald and
Brandon Bell as alternate representatives.
Mr. Sargent advised that cities who wish to participate on the board are required
to formally adopt the resolution regarding the joint board and the city’s designated
representatives.
New Hope City Council August 9, 2021
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RESOLUTION 2021‐80
Item 8.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CREATION OF JOINT AIRPORT
ZONING BOARD FOR CRYSTAL AIRPORT.” The motion for the adoption of
the foregoing resolution was seconded by Council Member Hoffe, 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 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Community Development
By: Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist;
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Agenda Title
Presentation of the 2021 RAVE! Awards
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council recognize winners of the 2021 RAVE! Awards.
Policy/Past Practice
Since 2006, the RAVE! Awards have recognized the efforts of residential property owners who contribute time
and resources to maintaining or improving residential properties in the city.
Background
In an effort to acknowledge outstanding residential property maintenance and improvements completed by
New Hope residents, the RAVE! residential property recognition program was developed in 2006. The program
allows the City Council the opportunity to formally recognize and thank residents who have accomplished
outstanding property maintenance and improvements. It encourages other residents to rise to the level of
excellence achieved by recipients of the award and highlights methods that can be utilized to enhance and
improve properties within the city.
Award Categories
Award categories were created as guidelines and were intended to be flexible to accommodate several types of
nominations. As described in the program information, if multiple outstanding nominations are received, the
city may choose to present more than one award in any given category. The general award categories include:
Outstanding general property maintenance and improvements
Outstanding remodel, renovation, or addition
Outstanding landscaping
Outstanding gardens
Outstanding environmentally sensitive improvements (i.e. use of rain gardens, green building
techniques, and storm water management)
Nominations, Judging and Winners
Nominations were accepted through July 23, 2021, and a total of 12 properties were nominated for awards.
On July 27, 2021, a volunteer panel of three judges consisting of commission members toured the properties
that were nominated and elected to participate. The judges included Donna Meyer, Human Rights
Commission Chair, Rick Riley, Citizen Advisory Commission member, and Bill Wills, Citizen Advisory
Commission member. The judges were extremely impressed with all of the properties that were nominated
and had to make difficult decisions in determining this year’s winners.
The 2021 RAVE! Award winners include the following:
Agenda Section
Presentations
Item Number
5.1
Request for Action, Page 2
Outstanding Curb Appeal
Joel & Karen Latterell
8000 37th Avenue North
Environmentally Sensitive Design
Shared award for garden between two properties.
Brian & Sarah Sobas
8300 40th Avenue North
Ginger Sisco
8308 40th Avenue North
Outstanding Gardens
Barb Kuchenbecker
4072 Gettysburg Avenue North
Outstanding Interior Remodel
Adam & Heather Swierczek
8508 50th Avenue North
Outstanding Landscaping Feature
Raul & Carolina Rojas
5785 Yukon Ave N
Outstanding Property Maintenance
Jean & Richard Buller
5837 Meadow Lake Rd W
Recognition
Recipients of the 2021 RAVE! Awards will be recognized as follows:
Recipients’ names and addresses will be displayed at City Hall.
Recognition articles will be posted on the city’s website and included in city publications.
Recipients will receive an engraved rock commemorating the accomplishment.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council recognize winners of the 2021 RAVE! Awards. Staff requests that the
City Council thank the judges and all nominees for their time and effort.
Attachments
Photos of winning properties
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Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Approval of claims through August 23, 2021
Requested Action
Claims for services and commodities purchased through this period are listed on the Check Disbursement
Report
Attachments
Check Disbursement Report
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.2
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Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Parks & Recreation
By: Susan Rader, Director
Agenda Title
Resolution approving final payment request to Corporate Mechanical for the desiccant dehumidifier
replacement at the New Hope Ice Arena (Improvement Project No. 1057)
Requested Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution to accept the desiccant dehumidifier unit for the
south rink at the New Hope Ice Arena (improvement project no. 1057) and authorize final payment to
Corporate Mechanical for $139,845. This amount is $14,145 lower than the original quote due mainly to
additional ventilation that was not needed since all of the arena ice maintenance equipment is electric
(Zamboni’s and edger) and there are already manual exhaust fans in place that could be used if needed to
purge air in the arena.
All necessary paperwork has been received from the contractor, including an IC‐134. Staff recommends
release of the final check.
Policy/Past Practice
The city develops a ten‐year capital improvement program (CIP) for capital equipment, facility
improvements, and infrastructure projects. Replacement of the desiccant unit was included in the 2020 CIP
budget and carried over to 2021.
Background
The Ice Arena is located at 4949 Louisiana Avenue North. The original facility was built in 1975 and the south
sheet of ice was added in 1996.
Each rink has a desiccant dehumidifier to ensure that the dew point of the air will be kept low and close to
the ice surface temperature. The unit in the south rink was original and had an original life expectancy of 20
years. It was initially identified for replacement in 2017, but staff worked to extend the life of the unit by
making minor repairs.
The function of the desiccant unit is to keep the dew point of the air low and close to the temperature of the ice. The
unit does this by removing moisture from the air at low temperatures and low humidity levels which produces the
low dew point levels needed to maintain a healthy ice rink.
Funding
Funds are available for this project in the Ice Arena Fund.
Attachments
Resolution
Invoice from Corporate Mechanical
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.4
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City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2021 ‐
Resolution approving final payment request to Corporate Mechanical for the desiccant dehumidifier
replacement at the New Hope Ice Arena (Improvement Project No. 1057)
WHEREAS, the city of New Hope prepares a ten‐year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as a guiding
document for equipment acquisition and improvement projects to assist with the preparation of
each annual operating budget; and,
WHEREAS, having safe, well maintained facilities is important; and,
WHEREAS, the city entered into a contract with Corporate Mechanical for the replacement of the desiccant
dehumidifier at the New Hope Ice Arena; and,
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the Council adopt a resolution to accept the completion of the
desiccant unit replacement at the New Hope Ice Arena, improvement project #1057, and
approve final payment to Corporate Mechanical in the amount of $139,845; and,
WHEREAS, the funding source for this project is the Ice Arena Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County,
Minnesota:
1. That the City Council accepts the replacement of the desiccant dehumidifier at the New
Hope Ice Arena, improvement project #1057 from Corporate Mechanical.
2. That the city manager is hereby directed to authorize the final payment of $139,845 to
Corporate Mechanical.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 23rd day of August,
2021.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest: ________________________
City Clerk
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Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: Community Development
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk/Treasurer
Agenda Title
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on October 8‐10, 2021, for Church of St. Joseph, 8701 36th
Avenue North
Requested Action
Staff requests the City Council authorization in accordance with city code 10‐9.
Background
Church of St. Joseph desires to sell beer at its fall festival on October 8‐10, 2020. City code allows issuance of a
temporary liquor license to a church organization. All paperwork has been submitted to the city. The church
has requested the $50 application fee be waived.
If the license is granted, a compliance check will be conducted by the police department during the event.
Attachment
Application
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.5
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Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Resolution Approving West Metro Fire‐Rescue District 2022 Budget
Requested Action
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution approving the 2022 West Metro
Fire‐Rescue District budget. The budget was unanimously approved by the Fire Board at their July 14 board
meeting. The Council reviewed and discussed the budget at the August 16 work session with Chief Larson
and was supportive of the budget request. Council Member Elder serves as the New Hope Council
Representative on the board. Marc Berris serves on the Board as the New Hope citizen representative. The
city managers from both cities also serve on the Board.
Policy/Past Practice
West Metro Fire‐Rescue District was formed in 1998 as a joint powers agreement between the cities of New
Hope and Crystal. The agreement was updated and approved by both city councils in 2011, 2017 and July
2019. Article VIII of the agreement provides the budget timeline for the fire district budget request. It states
“by no later than August 31 each council shall notify the board and the other council of its acceptance of the
budget or its recommendations for changes to the budget.” The city manager from Crystal has indicated that
the Crystal City Council approved the budget at their August 17 council meeting.
2022 Budget
The proposed 2022 budget is attached and includes maintaining seven full‐time members serving as daytime
duty crew (also responsible for department operations including inspections, public education, community
outreach, finance/payroll, records management, IT, human resources, emergency management,
apparatus/equipment maintenance and training) and maintaining up to 66 paid on call firefighters (WMFRD
currently has 49 paid on call firefighters).
The total 2022 budget is $2,782,100, which is a $108,050 increase of 4.04% over the 2021 budget of $2,674,050.
The general operating budget increase is $88,050 or 4.15%, based on increases in salaries, PERA, health
insurance, workers comp. insurance, communications and equipment and vehicle repairs. There is a $20,000
increase to the capital plan to offset a future deficit. The budget includes a $20,000 increase to the special
pension fund, which is offset by a $20,000 decrease to the special revenue insurance fund. The contributions
to the budget from cities include a $103,600 lease payment for the new aerial truck (tower). The 2022 budget
does not include the replacement and leasing of four (4) new engines; that cost will be integrated into the
2023 budget (2 new engines) and the 2024 budget (2 additional engines).
The costs of the budget are split between the two cities based on a cost sharing formula that includes average
number of calls over a five‐year period, population, and taxable market value. Based on the 2022 budget,
New Hope’s increase is $65,859 or 4.9% (the increase for 2021 was $54,673.33 or 4.2%). New Hope’s share of
the total budget is $1,418,222.38 or 50.9767%. Crystal’s share of the budget is $1,363,977.62 or 49.0233%. Per
Agenda Section
Ordinances &
Resolutions
Item Number
10.1
Request for Action, Page 2
the chart below, New Hope’s market values increased more than the market values in Crystal between 2020
and 2021, and the average number of calls for service were greater.
Market Values in Millions
2021 Budget 2022 Budget Change
New Hope 2,106 2,257 +151
Crystal 2,123 2,214 +91
Average Calls Over 5 Years
2021 Budget 2022 Budget Change
New Hope 920 965 +45
Crystal 782 803 +21
As the Council is aware, the WMFRD budget is incorporated into the city’s general fund budget. Staff
believes this is a reasonable budget and recommends approval of the resolution approving the budget.
Attachments
Resolution
2022 West Metro Fire‐Rescue District Budget
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2021 ‐
Resolution Approving West Metro Fire‐Rescue District’s 2022 Budget
WHEREAS, effective July 6, 1998, West Metro Fire‐District commenced fire protection services for the cities
of Crystal and New Hope; and
WHEREAS, funding for the West Metro Fire‐Rescue District will be provided as described in the updated
Joint Powers Agreement approved by the city of New Hope and the city of Crystal; and
WHEREAS, at the July 14, 2021 board meeting, the fire district board of directors unanimously
recommended approval of the 2022 budget in the amount of $2,782,100; and
WHEREAS, New Hope’s share of the 2022 budget is $1,418,222.38; and
WHEREAS, the updated Joint Powers Agreement states that no later than August 31, each Council shall
notify the board and other Council of its acceptance of the budget or its recommendations for
changes to the budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city of New Hope approves the 2022 budget for the West
Metro Fire‐Rescue District.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 23rd day of August,
2021.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest: ________________________
City Clerk
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Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Resolution to accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue
Plan Act
Requested Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution to accept the Coronavirus Local
Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act. The funding was discussed at the
August 16 council work session.
Policy/Past Practice
The City Council has approved the acceptance of Federal funding for the coronavirus pandemic in the past.
In 2020 the city formally accepted $1,641,664 in CARES Act funding from the Federal government via the
State of Minnesota.
Background
Per the attached memo from AEM, the city received the first installment of American Rescue Plan funding at
the end of July in the amount of $1,106,158.24. The city will receive a second distribution in 2022 for a similar
amount for a total of $2,195,235. Similar to the CARES Act funding received in 2020, the city needs to
establish options for the use of the funding that meet Federal guidelines and then formally accept the
funding. Staff is recommending that the funding be utilized to offset 2021 and 2022 infrastructure project
costs so unspent infrastructure funds could potentially be contributed to the future public works facility
improvements (without the use of bonding). The funding options were discussed in detail at the work
session.
Attached is the resolution accepting the funding and staff recommends approval.
Attachments
Resolution
August 4 AEM Memo
American Rescue Plan Funding Amounts
LMC American Rescue Plan Information for Cities
Agenda Section
Ordinances &
Resolutions
Item Number
10.2
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2021-
Resolution to accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act
WHEREAS, since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was discovered in the United
States in January 2020, the disease has infected over 32 million and killed over 575,000
Americans (“Pandemic”). The disease has impacted every part of life: as social distancing
became a necessity, businesses closed, schools transitioned to remote education, travel
was sharply reduced, and millions of Americans lost their jobs;
WHEREAS, as a result of the Pandemic cities have been called on to respond to the needs of their
communities through the prevention, treatment, and vaccination of COVID-19
WHEREAS, city revenues, businesses and nonprofits in the city have faced economic impacts due to
the Pandemic.
WHEREAS, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021 (“ARPA”) which
included $65 billion in recovery funds for cities across the country.
WHEREAS, ARPA funds are intended to provide support to state, local, and tribal governments in
responding to the impact of COVID-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID-19 in their
communities, residents, and businesses.
WHEREAS, the City of New Hope (“City”) was allocated funds in July, 2021 pursuant to the ARPA
(“Allocation”).
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use of
ARPA funds.
WHEREAS, the City, in response to the Pandemic, has had expenditures and anticipates future
expenditures consistent with the Department of Treasury’s ARPA guidance.
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota will distribute ARPA funds to the City because its population is
less than 50,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. The City intends to collect its share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota to
use in a manner consistent with the Department of Treasury’s guidance.
2. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to
take any actions necessary to receive the City’s share of ARPA funds from the State
of Minnesota for expenses incurred because of the Pandemic.
3. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to
make recommendations to the City Council for future expenditures that may be
reimbursed with ARPA funds.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 23rd day of
August, 2021.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
C:\Users\vthompson\Desktop\12.1 Q ‐ Upcoming Events.docx
Request for Action
August 23, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Exchange of communication between members of the city council
Upcoming meetings and events:
Aug. 28 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market
Aug. 31 7:15 p.m. – Human Rights Commission Meeting
Sept. 1 1:30 p.m. – Joint Water Commission Meeting
2 p.m. – New Hope Business Networking Group Meeting at New Hope City Hall,
Hosted by Tony Selinger with Town Planner
Sept. 4 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market
Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday, City Offices Closed
Sept. 7 No September Planning Commission Meeting
Sept. 8 6:30 p.m. – West Metro Fire‐Rescue District Board of Directors Work Session
Sept. 9 12:30 p.m. – Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting
4:30 p.m. – Commissioner Bus Tour
Sept. 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market
Sept. 13 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting
Agenda Section
Other Business
Item Number
12.1