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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.
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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.
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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