110821 City Council Meeting Packet
NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
November 8, 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.
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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
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the door so that your name will be spelled correctly in the minutes.
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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, November 8, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – November 8, 2021
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Work Session Minutes – October 18, 2021
Council Meeting Minutes – October 25, 2021
4. OPEN FORUM
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. CONSENT BUSINESS
6.2 Approval of financial claims through November 8, 2021
6.4 Resolution approving 2022 maintenance agreement with Embedded Systems, Inc. for
tornado/civil defense siren maintenance in the amount of $1,660.32
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 Supplemental resolution authorizing use of proceeds of $18,435,000 general
obligation capital improvement plan bonds, Series 2017A
8. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
8.1 Resolution approving the transfer of unspent bond proceeds from the City Hall
Construction Fund to the Public Works Facility Fund (Project No. 1039)
9. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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: November 4, 2021
Subject: Agenda Items for Monday, November 8, 2021
Open Forum
Staff is not aware of anyone planning to address the Council for the Open Forum.
Item 6.1
There are no new business license requests.
Item 6.2
This item involves routine financial claims.
Item 6.3
There are no new liability claims to report.
Item 6.4
This is the annual maintenance agreement with Embedded Systems for the city’s three warning sirens.
This vendor has provided the siren maintenance service for many years. The agreement pricing of
$1,660.32 has not increased since 2018. Funds are available in the Fire/Emergency Management Services
budget. I recommend approval of the maintenance agreement.
Item 7.1
This is a public hearing regarding the use of proceeds of the $18,435,000 general obligation capital
improvement plan bonds from the police/city hall facility project. The remainder of the 2017 bond proceeds
can be redistributed for financing another public use authorized by law. The balance of the bond proceeds is
$400,000, after final expenditures for security measures, audio‐visual improvements, and final payments to
contractors. At its work session of August 16, 2021, Council discussed options for use of the remaining funds
and supported utilizing the funds for the public works facility project. Per bond counsel, the city can apply
excess proceeds to the 2021 public works facility improvements, and Council must adopt an updated capital
improvement plan to include the public works facility project. The supplemental resolution approves the
updated CIP and authorizes the use of the bond proceeds for additional projects. After conducting the
public hearing, a motion should be made to close the public hearing followed by another motion to approve
the resolution. A subsequent agenda item will formally transfer the $400,000. I recommend approval.
Item 8.1
This resolution transfers the unspent 2017 bond proceeds of $400,000 from the city hall construction fund to
the public works facility fund. On May 24, 2021, Council awarded a contract to Rochon Corporation for
Phase I improvements at the public works facility for $2,314,000. The city is funding the project with internal
financing. The city’s bond counsel confirmed this is a permitted use of unspent bond proceeds. I recommend
approval.
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.
City Council Work Session October 18, 2021
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes
Work Session Meeting
October 18, 2021
Northwood Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in work session pursuant to due call and notice thereof;
Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Council agreed to amend the agenda by conducting item 11.2 prior to 11.1.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Staff present:
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist
Brandi Hearn, Administrative Specialist
Vicki Holthaus, AEM
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Rich Johnson, Director of HR/Admin. Services
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Mark Severson, Recreation Facilities Manager
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
HRC DIALOGUE
Item 11.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.1, Dialogue with Human Rights
Commission.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, police chief and staff liaison to the Human Rights Commission
introduced Donna Meyer, HRC chair.
Chair Meyer stated the commission is at full membership: Donna Meyer, Kendra
Curry, Trista Rehnke, Heather Fruen, Heaven Shaw, Jennifer Toavs, Allison Isenberg,
Mindy London, Danielle Saima, and Zachary Snabes. Ms. Meyer reviewed the
commission’s accomplishments during 2021 (participated in Complete Count
Committee to assist with the 2020 Census, recruited commission members, sponsored
Sunnyside Park, attended State HRC meetings, advised on Just Deeds and Restrictive
Covenants Project, partnered with the police department to provide reflective vests to
dog walkers, updated HRC informational brochure, participated in various city and
police department events). She stated the HRC has formed five subcommittees:
Community Conversations, LGBTQ Partnership, Marketing and Awareness, Colors of
the World, and Home Ownership.
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Discussion ensued regarding the donated color crayons distributed to kindergarten
classes in the city and the artwork project (Colors of the World). Chair Meyer stated
the artwork will be on display at city hall on November 4 from 3‐6 pm; and she invited
the Council to attend the open house event.
Mayor Hemken suggested the HRC work with the community development staff
regarding home ownership programs.
Council commended the commission for their effective community outreach.
HRG PROGRAMS
AND 2022 RATES
Item 11.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.2, Discussion regarding HRG
programs and recommended 2022 rates.
Mr. Tim Pratt, HRG Recycling Manager, reviewed the recycling program components,
participation levels and proposed changes to measure participation. He stated the
HRG has launched a mobile app (Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling) to make it easier for
residents to stay connected about recycling collection programs. He explained the load
limits that will be implemented in the 2022 bulky waste curbside clean up program.
The curbside cleanup will be held March 28 through April 7, 2022. He reported on
other recycling initiatives including the spring and fall special materials drop‐off, the
yard waste site, and the organics recycling for pumpkins drop‐off site at Central Park
in Brooklyn Park. He stated collapsible recycling containers can be checked out from
Brooklyn Park city hall for special events and bags are provided at no cost.
Mr. Pratt addressed recycling fees and stated a $.25 increase is recommended for year
2022 making the monthly fee $4.00 per residential property. He stated trash haulers are
required to offer organics collection by January 1, 2022, and as an incentive to
residential households, the HRG will reimburse residents 50% of the first year of
organics collection up to $100. He also reported that the HRG will be establishing an
organics recycling drop‐off at the Crystal Aquatics Center funded by Hennepin
County grant funds. Residents may take organic recycling to the drop‐off site free of
charge.
Mayor Hemken thanked Mr. Pratt for the update.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
REPORT & SMART
GOALS
Item 11.3
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.3, Update on Performance
Measurement Report and SMART goals.
Mr. Jeff Alger, community development specialist, reviewed the 2021 Performance
Measurement Report and SMART goals document that contains data of 2017‐2020. He
reported the SMART goals are generally on track. Mr. Alger requested Council’s
approval to post the document on the city website.
Council Member London noted he was hopeful that the data in the report would not
only drive behavior and accountability but also generate questions when comparing
data to other cities. He encouraged staff to continually strive to improve city programs.
Council accepted the report and complimented Mr. Alger for his work. They
authorized posting the document on the city’s website.
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
REPORT
Item 11.4
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.4, Update on Economic
Development Report.
Mr. Jeff Alger, community development specialist, stated the report was developed in
2016 and is updated annually. He stated the economic development report highlights
redevelopment projects throughout the city from the previous year and the tools that
are in place to promote development activity. He stated the city’s EDA promotes and
facilitates business development and housing redevelopment activities. He noted the
report was most recently utilized for refinancing of ice arena conservation bonds in
2021. He noted the larger new businesses that opened in 2020 include ORIJIN Stone,
Southview Design, Day & Ross, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Los Sanchez Restaurant,
and Drive Appeal. He reported on property value increases and noted one of the
contributors was the Windsor Ridge subdivision which added an estimated $10 million
to the tax base.
Council discussed the effectiveness of the scattered site housing program and
commended staff on the success of the Windsor Ridge housing project.
Council accepted the report and supported posting it on the city’s website.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
UPDATE
Item 11.5
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.5, Community Development
Department update.
Mr. Jeff Sargent, director of community development, reported on the city’s scattered
site housing program and the rising cost to acquire distressed properties. Mr. Sargent
noted it is unlikely that the city can acquire distressed homes for under $200,000 in the
future. He stated the lot sales price to developers could be increased to recoup part of
the expense; and the city could explore other housing programs and/or grants.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, questioned whether the Council would support
paying more than $200,000 for a property intended for demolition. Mayor Hemken
recommended continued use of the matrix that staff developed for housing projects.
She noted even if the initial purchase price is higher, the end product might be higher
which adds to the tax base. Council agreed to consider each project on a case‐by‐case
basis.
Director Sargent reviewed potential redevelopment opportunities for Lincoln Manor
and Winnetka Mall. He also commented on the project initiated by St. Therese Nursing
Home that will be undertaken in three phases to renovate the campus.
Mr. Sargent explained the Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA) that helps expand
and preserve affordable ownership and rental housing for metro communities. He
stated the program is offered through Hennepin County and requires a matching fund.
Director Sargent updated Council regarding the rental license programs and
inspections, code enforcement efforts, and the Center for Energy and Environment
(CEE) contract that offers housing loans and grants to New Hope residents.
Council thanked the community development staff for the update.
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2022 ENTERPRISE
AND UTILITY FUND
BUDGETS AND
UTILITY RATES
Item 11.6
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.6, Discussion regarding 2022
enterprise and utility fund budgets/discuss 2022 utility rates.
Mr. Bernie Weber, public works director, and Ms. Vicki Holthaus of AEM, reviewed
the utility budgets. Mr. Weber highlighted expenditures planned for each fund during
the 2022 budget cycle.
Ms. Holthaus reviewed cash balances and recommended the following rate increases:
4% water, 4% storm water drainage, 4% sewer, and 5% street lighting. Ms. Holthaus
explained the need for the increases. She stated the increases are needed to support the
city’s ten year plan, utility replacement and aging infrastructure. She also stated the
city must keep pace with sewer charges from the Met Council and water purchase from
the city of Minneapolis.
Ms. Susan Rader, director of parks and recreation, and Mark Severson, recreation
facilities manager, reported on revenue and expenditures for 2022 for the golf course
and ice arena. Ms. Rader stated staff recommends minimal increases for golf course
greens fees and a $5/hour increase in the prime ice rental rate effective fall of 2022. Staff
shared the capital improvement plans for the city’s recreation facilities.
Ms. Vicki Holthaus, AEM, reported on cash balances of the funds.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, indicated utility rate fee changes will be presented
to Council on the updated Fee Schedule for adoption at the December 13 Council
Meeting.
Council thanked staff for the budget review.
SWIM MEET RENTAL
RATES
Item 11.7
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.7, Discuss swim meet rental rates.
Ms. Susan Rader, director of parks and recreation, stated during the review of the 2022
Aquatic Park budget staff briefly discussed the swim team rental fees for 2022. She
stated Council requested information regarding fees charged by other pool owners for
swim meets. She reviewed the fee information and the uniqueness of the New Hope
pool/aquatic park.
Ms. Rader stated the 2021 swim meet rate was $230 for 36 hours or $8,280 revenue less
staff costs for a total of $5,127.60. She stated the gate revenue based on weekend
averages (less staff costs) was $9,744.39 so the city had a loss of $4,616.80. She noted to
be cost neutral the hourly rate would need to be $358 which would be a significant
increase. Ms. Rader proposed increasing the rate incrementally.
Discussion ensued regarding the pool construction funding sources, the support of the
swim community from the state legislature and expectations of Minnesota Swimming
regarding usage of the Aquatic Park.
Council Member London pointed out the city may want to account for capital expense
when establishing rental rates. He recommended increasing the rate to $360/hour
commencing next year.
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Ms. Rader proposed a rate of $265 per hour for the 2022 swim meet pool rental rate
and that another increase be considered for 2023. She stated although the agreement
states the city must allow the swim team to rent the pool for four regional swim meets,
the agreement does not specify rental rates.
The majority of Council supported setting the swim meet pool rental rate at $265/hour
for the 2022 swim season.
COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT AND
INSURANCE
CONTRIBUTION
Item 11.8
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.8, Discussion regarding the Cost of
Living Adjustment (COLA) for non‐represented employees in 2022 and the city’s
monthly contribution towards insurance coverage for 2022.
Mr. Rich Johnson, director of HR/Admin. Services, was recognized. He recommended
Council consider a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for non‐represented
employees in 2022. He explained that the three year agreements in place for 2020‐2022
with public works and police labor unions include a 3% increase, and the past practice
has been to provide all employees (labor unions and non‐represented) with similar
increases. He stated the average of the increases budgeted by New Hope’s 12
comparable cities range from 2% to 3.5%, and the average is 2.81%. He noted that both
West Metro Fire‐Rescue District and CCX Media have budgeted for a 3% COLA in
their 2022 budgets.
Council Member London called attention to the increases in personnel costs and noted
it will not be sustainable long‐term.
Director Johnson updated Council regarding the city’s contribution towards insurance.
He reviewed the comparable cities’ contributions towards health insurance and noted
New Hope has fallen behind its 12 comparable cities. He recommended increases to
the city’s contribution of $95/month for single coverage; $155/month for employee plus
one coverage, and $176/month for family coverage.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, emphasized the importance of remaining
competitive in wages and benefits. He stated insurance contributions must be set at
this time as open enrollment begins the end of October.
Council discussed the cost of on‐boarding new employees.
Council supported staff’s recommendations for a 3% wage adjustment and increasing
the city’s monthly contribution toward employee insurance coverage.
UPGRADING
POSITIONS
Item 11.9
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.9, Discussion regarding modifying
the structure of the Community Development department and the HR/Administration
department by upgrading two positions.
Mr. Rich Johnson, director of HR/Admin. Services, explained staff recommends
upgrading the community development assistant position to a community
development coordinator/management analyst position due to assistance being
provided to the city manager’s department by re‐implementing the community
development coordinator/management analyst position. The community
development assistant position is an exempt position in grade 12 of the compensation
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plan. The community development coordinator/management analyst position would
be an exempt position in grade 14. He stated this was verified by Ann Antonsen of
Baker TiIly (formerly Springsted, Inc.) when this position was initially created in 2019.
This position would be filled by elevating the existing community development
assistant into this role.
Mr. Johnson stated staff is also proposing to upgrade the human resource coordinator
position to a human resource/information technology coordinator position due to
increased IT responsibilities The human resource coordinator position is a non‐exempt
position in grade 13 of the compensation plan. He stated the position was evaluated
by Ann Antonsen of Baker TiIly and it was classified as an exempt position in grade
15. This new position would be filled by elevating the existing human resource
coordinator who continues to assume additional duties in both human resources and
technology areas.
Director Johnson stated if the City Council is supportive, these items will be brought
to the City Council in December as part of the 2022 compensation plan. Both of these
position changes would go into effect January 3, 2022. He stated both of the changes
are included in the proposed 2022 budget.
Council expressed support for the changes.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. as there was no further business to come
before the Council at its work session.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes October 25, 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
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Rich Johnson, Director of HR/Admin. Services
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 11, 2021. Voted in
favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted
against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Ron Stoffel, 8004 55th Lane North, inquired of the project status of the Shell Gas
Station located at 7900 Bass Lake Road.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, indicated he would refer the inquiry to the
director of community development for a response directly to Mr. Stoffel.
OATH OF OFFICE Chief Tim Hoyt introduced and provided information regarding Officer Marylee
Larson’s background. City Clerk Leone administered the oath of office. Council
extended their congratulations to Officer Larson and thanked the department and
Larson’s family members for attending the ceremony in a show of support.
Council Member Elder commended Chief Hoyt for facilitating the department’s
camaraderie.
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.
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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. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through October 25, 2021.
MOTION
Item 6.4
Motion supporting the participation in national settlements regarding opioid
claims.
RESOLUTION 2021‐97
Item 6.5
Resolution approving the Sandburg Middle School Facility Use Agreement.
MOTION
Item 6.6
Motion to accept a $7,500 donation in support of the New Hope Police
Department’s K9 program.
MOTION
Item 6.7
Motion accepting donations from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for the New
Hope Crime Prevention Fund and the 2022 Safety Camp.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
2022
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT 1074
Item 7.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Resolution ordering the
construction of and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2022
Infrastructure Project (Improvement Project No. 1074).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, illustrated the proposed project area in the
northwest portion of the city near Liberty Park. He stated the streets included in
the project were recommended based upon pavement conditions identified in the
2019 pavement management plan as well as underlying utility conditions. Mr.
Boyum stated the improvements include utility replacement on Independence
Avenue North as well as the mill and overlay or reclaim and overlay of pavement.
He stated utility improvements on the mill and overlay streets will include the
replacement of the sanitary sewer manhole casting and rings to reduce inflow and
infiltration. The feasibility report also recommends replacement of the water main
located on TH 169 ramp, Bass Lake Road to Gettysburg Avenue, and
Independence Avenue. He illustrated areas where trenchless water main
construction via directional drill and/or pipe bursting methods will be used for
replacement of the water main.
Mr. Boyum stated some of the trees along the east side of Independence Avenue
will be affected by the water main improvements. He stated many trees that will
be removed are ash trees and are susceptible to the Emerald Ash borer disease. He
explained that preliminary discussions regarding trees were held with residents
during the October 20 walk‐n‐talk meeting.
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Mr. Boyum stated the estimated total project cost is $2,050,069 including indirect
costs. He stated the funding sources include the street infrastructure fund, utility
funds, and special assessment (for Liberty Park as it is a tax‐exempt property). He
reviewed the project schedule with plans and specifications to be reviewed by
Council on January 10, 2021.
Council Member London called attention to the city’s 10‐year pavement
management plan that is updated annually. He asked the city engineer whether
staff works with the financial consultant to plan for street work without the use of
bonding. Mr. Boyum confirmed the pavement management strategy.
Council Member Elder inquired regarding the use of blow mulch versus sod for
boulevard restoration. City Engineer Boyum stated the project will include blow
mulch as the city has found it provides a better root system of new grass compared
to sod. Council discussed the importance of adequate watering to establish new
grass.
Mayor Hemken opened the public hearing for comments. There was no one
present desirous of addressing the Council for the public hearing.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
London, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2021‐98
Item 7.1
Council Member Hoffe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AND
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2022
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1074).” 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.
AWARD CONTRACT
PROJECT NO.
1037/1053
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution awarding contract
to West Central Environmental Consultants (WCEC) for construction of Public
Improvement Project No. 1037/1053 (Meadow Lake Drawdown) and approving
cooperative and subgrant agreement with Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission (SCWMC).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, stated work for the Meadow Lake drawdown
began in 2019. He stated the Meadow Lake Management Plan was prepared by the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management engineer. He stated the plan targets
reducing the internal phosphorus loading in Meadow Lake and includes a
drawdown of the lake in the fall of 2021 and future alum treatment. He reported
four bids were received for the project, and the low bid (including the additional
pumping after the initial drawdown) was submitted by West Central
Environmental Consultants (WCEC) for $59,430 ($44,430 base bid plus $15,000 for
two extra weeks of drawdown). Per the cooperative and subgrant agreement, the
city will be reimbursed by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
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through grant funds. The DNR recently approved the permit for the drawdown.
The DNR will also provide guidance regarding relocation of the turtle population
and is hosting a turtle handling workshop on November 2.
Mr. Boyum recommended awarding the contract to West Central Environmental
Consultants for the drawdown and approval of the cooperative and subgrant
agreement with Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. He stated
the cooperative and subgrant agreement includes two grants received from the
Board of Water and Soil Resources for $153,510 and $40,000. He explained the
project will be fully funded by the watershed commission (the city will pay the
costs and be reimbursed with grant funds). He stated the work will begin in
November.
Mr. Boyum also informed Council of a city project to replace the culvert between
the golf course pond and Meadow Lake. He noted quotes will be obtained in the
near future and presented to Council for consideration.
Council briefly discussed the turtle relocation project. Mr. Boyum stated the
relocation will occur after the DNR holds the November 2nd workshop. He stated
the workshop and turtle relocation dates will be communicated with interested
parties including the Meadow Lake Association.
RESOLUTION 2021‐99
Item 8.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO WEST CENTRAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS (WCEC) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1037/1053 (MEADOW LAKE
DRAWDOWN) AND APPROVING COOPERATIVE AND SUBGRANT
AGREEMENT WITH SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION (SCWMC).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
resolution was seconded by Council Member Elder, 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.
2022 JOINT
COMMUNITY POLICE
PARTNERSHIP
Item 8.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.2, Resolution approving
agreement between the city of New Hope and Hennepin County for the 2022 Joint
Community Police Partnership (JCPP) to be shared by the cities of Crystal, New
Hope and Robbinsdale, at a cost of $27,000 per city (total cost $81,000).
Mr. Tim Hoyt, director of police, explained this item approves a contract between
Hennepin County and the city of New Hope for the Joint Community Police
Partnership (JCPP) to be shared by the cities of Crystal, New Hope and
Robbinsdale for the year 2022. The JCPP is a Hennepin County program that works
collaboratively to enhance relationships between police and specifically with
immigrants, people of color, indigenous people, and faith communities. He
pointed out each participating city tailors their program to meet their specific
community’s needs. Chief Hoyt indicated Commissioner Lunde gave a brief
overview of the program during his presentation on March 8, 2021. He stated the
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program was also discussed during the police department budget review process
this fall.
Chief Hoyt stated the cost per each of the three cities is $27,000, and the 2022
budget contains funds for the program.
Chief Hoyt stated the city of Crystal has a liaison in place (through a previous grant
program) and has been able to develop a good relationship with its minority
population and police department.
Council expressed support for the partnership. Council Member London asked
Chief Hoyt to consider ways to measure the program’s effectiveness.
RESOLUTION 2021‐100
Item 8.2
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF NEW HOPE AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE 2022 JOINT
COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP (JCPP) TO BE SHARED BY THE
CITIES OF CRYSTAL, NEW HOPE AND ROBBINSDALE, AT A COST OF
$27,000 PER CITY (TOTAL COST $81,000).” 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.
2022 CITY
CONTRIBUTION FOR
HEALTH BENEFITS
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution establishing city’s
monthly contribution for health benefits program effective January 1, 2022.
Mr. Rich Johnson, director of HR/Administrative Services, stated insurance
information was presented to Council at the October 18 work session. Director
Johnson explained that the city contributions have fallen below the city’s 12
comparable cities, and it is recommended that the city’s contribution amount
increase by $95, $155, and $176 for single, employee plus one, and family health
insurance coverage, respectively, effective January 1, 2022. He stated the
expenditure is included in the 2022 proposed budget.
Council Member London questioned the need to increase the contribution since
there is no premium increase by Health Partners. Director Johnson explained the
increase will bring the city’s contribution levels closer to its comparable cities. He
also noted the city solicits insurance quotes every five years.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, pointed out the need to be competitive in terms
of benefits in order to retain good employees.
RESOLUTION 2021‐101
Item 10.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY’S MONTHLY
CONTRIBUTION FOR HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2022.” 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
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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 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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Request for Action
November 8, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Approval of claims through November 8, 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
November 8, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Resolution approving 2022 maintenance agreement with Embedded Systems, Inc. for tornado/civil defense
siren maintenance in the amount of $1,660.32
Requested Action
Staff recommends the City Council approve the enclosed resolution which approves the attached 2022
maintenance agreement. The cost for the agreement is $1,660.32 or $46.12 per month for each of the three
warning sirens located in the city. This is the same price as the past several years. Adequate funds are
budgeted in the 2022 Fire/Emergency Management Services budget to cover this agreement.
Policy/Past Practice
One of the top priorities in the New Hope City Plan is to keep all residents and businesses in the city safe and
secure and the City Council supports programs and agreements that promote a safe and healthy environment.
Background
The city has utilized the services of Embedded Systems, Inc. for tornado/civil defense siren maintenance since
1997 and has found them to be a reliable provider. The contract includes preventative maintenance as well as
service call requests. The “decoder” portion of the siren system is responsible for the receipt and transmission of
control commands and information and the activation of the circuitry which sounds the siren.
There are three sirens in the city. They are at the following locations:
5437 Yukon Avenue N
4301 Xylon Avenue N on a pole behind the fire station
8800 32nd Avenue N on a pole at northeast corner of Hidden Valley Park on the west side of Boone
Avenue N
The sirens include battery backup systems. The monthly siren maintenance fee is $46.12 per siren, per month.
The cost to the city on an annual basis is three sirens x $46.12 per month = $138.36 per month x 12 months =
$1,660.32. A brief history of contractual costs is as follows:
YEAR
PER MONTH SIREN
MAINTENANCE
COST
TOTAL COST
FOR
THREE SIRENS
2008‐2010 $37.95 $1,366.20
2011 $39.85 $1,434.60
2012‐2014 $41.84 $1,506.24
2015‐2017 $43.93 $1,581.48
2018‐2022 $46.12 $1,660.32
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.4
Request for Action, Page 2
Battery replacement occurs every two years for cities in Hennepin County. The cost of the battery replacement is
included in the monthly maintenance fee.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the agreement.
Funding
The cost for this maintenance agreement is included in the 2022 Fire/Emergency Management Services budget.
Attachments
Resolution
Embedded Systems 2022 Siren Maintenance Contract Renewal
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2021‐
Resolution approving 2022 maintenance agreement
with Embedded Systems, Inc.
for tornado/civil defense siren maintenance in the amount of
$1,660.32
WHEREAS the City of New Hope has three civil defense siren systems which must be in working
order at all times; and
WHEREAS the “decoder” is defined as the portion of the siren system which is responsible for the
receipt and transmission of control commands and information and the activation of
the circuitry which actually sounds the siren; and
WHEREAS service covered by the agreement includes preventative maintenance, battery
replacement, and service call requests; and
WHEREAS Embedded Systems, Inc. will provide maintenance of the three civil defense siren
receiver/decoders at a cost of $1,660.32 per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the New Hope City Council hereby approves entering into an
agreement for 2022 with Embedded Systems, Inc. for siren receiver/decoder
maintenance.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 8th day of
November, 2021.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
I:\RFA\City Manager\2021\Bond Proceeds\CM 110821\7.1 Q ‐ Use of Bond Proceeds Public Hearing 110921.docx
Request for Action
November 8, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Supplemental resolution authorizing use of proceeds of $18,435,000 general obligation capital improvement
plan bonds, Series 2017A
Requested Action
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the attached supplemental
resolution authorizing use of proceeds of $18,435,000 general obligation capital improvement plan bonds,
Series 2017A. The resolution was prepared by the city’s bond counsel from Dorsey & Whitney, LLP., and
approves an updated capital improvement plan and authorizes the use of excess funds from the police/city
hall facility project for additional projects described in the CIP plan.
Policy/Past Practice
The City Council has conducted public hearings in the past to issue general obligation capital improvement
bonds and to adopt capital improvement plans for the use of the bonds.
Background
The majority of the City Council approved a capital improvement plan for the construction of the new police
station/city hall facility when preliminary approval was given for the issuance of general obligation capital
improvement plan bonds at the September 25, 2017 council meeting. The 5‐year plan (2017‐2021) prepared by
Ehlers & Associates, Inc. indicated expenditures in 2017 and 2018 for the construction of a new police and city
hall facility, with no expenditures contemplated for years 2019‐2021. In December 2017, the city issued
$18,435,000 in general obligation capital improvement bonds for the construction of the new facility. On the
day of the sale, the city accepted a premium on the bonds which provided additional funds for the project. At
the time the project commenced, the city had saved $600,000 in the city hall capital fund.
At the end of October, approximately $1,250,000 of the 2017 bond proceeds remained. It is recommended that
$600,000 be reimbursed to the original city hall CIP fund for future equipment replacement or facility
improvements. Staff recommends that $250,000 be retained for final costs for city hall security measures
($67,000) technical improvements in process ($77,000) and final payments to contractors ($106,000).
$1,250,000 Remaining bond proceeds
__600,000 Reimburse original city hall CIP
650,000
___67,000 City hall security measures (pool median)
583,000
___77,000 Technical improvements in process
506,000
__106,000 Final payment to contractors
$400,000 Remaining bond proceeds
Agenda Section
Public Hearing
Item Number
7.1
Request for Action, Page 2
The remaining $400,000 of the bond proceeds requires action by the City Council to redistribute before the
end of 2021, and that is the purpose of this public hearing. The Council approved the scheduling of this
public hearing at the October 11 council meeting and the public hearing notice is attached.
Per the attached correspondence from the city’s bond counsel at Dorsey & Whitney, LLP., if any balance of
the bond proceeds remains after the use is accomplished, the remainder of the fund may be devoted to any
other public use authorized by law and approved by resolution. At the May 24, 2021 council meeting, the
Council awarded a contract to Rochon Corporation for construction of Phase 1 improvements at the public
works facility in the amount of $2,314,000. The memorandum confirms that the excess proceeds may be
applied to the 2021 public works facility improvements. The public works facility improvements were not
listed in the CIP plan approved in 2017, therefore a new public hearing and resolution are required. Ehlers
amended the plan and added the public works facility improvements for 2021.
The remaining funds could also be utilized to “pay down” the debt service on the original city hall bonds. If
the funds were used for this purpose, the debt service levy would need to be increased in subsequent years to
bring it back up to the original level before “pay down”.
Both of these options were discussed with the City Council at the August 16, 2021 work session and the
Council was in agreement with the recommendation from AEM and staff to utilize the funds for the public
works facility. The Council directed staff to take the necessary steps to conduct a public hearing.
The resolution states that following completion of the original project, excess funds remain in the
construction fund. It states that the Council held a public hearing on the question of authorizing the use of the
excess funds for additional projects described in the capital improvement plan. Lastly, it states that the city
hereby approves the plan and authorizes use of the excess funds for the additional projects.
It is recommended that the Council open the public hearing for public comment and then pass one motion
closing the public hearing and then pass another motion approving the resolution.
After this agenda item, an additional resolution formally transferring the $400,000 in remaining bond
proceeds from the city hall construction fund to the public works facility fund will be presented to the
Council to complete the transaction.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachments
Resolution Authorizing use of Bond Proceeds
Public Hearing Notice
October 11, 2021 Council Request and Minutes
August 18, 2021 Dorsey & Whitney Correspondence
October 4, 2021 AEM Memo
November 8, 2021 updated CIP Plan from Ehlers (2021‐2025)
August 16 work session RFA and Minutes
August 4 AEM Memo
September 25, 2017 original CIP Plan from Ehlers (2017‐2021)
CITY OF NEW HOPE
RESOLUTION NO. 2021- __
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF
PROCEEDS OF $18,435,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS, SERIES 2017A
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of New Hope,
Minnesota (the “City”), as follows:
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION. This Council, by resolution duly adopted on
November 13, 2017 (the “Authorizing Resolution”), provided for the sale of its of $18,435,000
General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2017A (the “Bonds”), pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521. The proceeds of the Bonds were originally authorized to
be used, together with any additional funds of the City which might be required, to finance
construction of a new Police and City Hall facility (the “Original Project”) as identified in the
City’s capital improvement plan adopted September 25, 2017.
Following completion of the Original Project, funds (the “Excess Funds”) remain in the
Construction Fund established by the Authorizing Resolution. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 475.65 and Section 475.521, on the date hereof, this Council held a public hearing on the
question of authorizing the use of the Excess Funds for projects (the “Additional Projects”;
together with the Original Project, the “Project”) described in the City’s Capital Improvement
Plan (the “Plan”) following publication of notice at least fourteen (14) but not more than twenty-
eight (28) days prior to the date hereof.
SECTION 2. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS. The City has considered all factors
referenced in Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521 and hereby approves the Plan and authorizes
use of the Excess Funds for the Additional Projects.
SECTION 3. STATUS OF AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
Except as set forth herein, the authorizing resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
Adopted by the New Hope City Council on November 8, 2021.
____________________________________
Mayor
Attest: _________________________
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND USE OF
PROCEEDS OF $18,435,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
BONDS, SERIES 2017A
CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of New Hope,
Minnesota (the “City”), will meet on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., at the City Hall,
4401 Xylon Ave. N, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the City intention to
approve the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (the “Plan”) and use excess proceeds of the above-
referenced bonds to finance projects described therein.
A draft copy of the Plan is available for public inspection at the City offices during
business hours, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., on normal business days.
All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above, or
may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to the date of the hearing set forth above.
Dated: October 11, 2021.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
By /s/ Valerie Leone
City Clerk
(for publication in the SunPost on October 21, 2021)
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Request for Action
November 8, 2021
Approved by: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Agenda Title
Resolution approving the transfer of unspent bond proceeds from the City Hall Construction Fund to the
Public Works Facility Fund
Requested Action
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution approving the transfer of unspent bond
proceeds from the City Hall Construction Fund to the Public Works Facility Fund.
Policy/Past Practice
The City Council has approved transfers of funds in the past to fund projects with internal or temporary
financing and to close out project accounts, as recommended by the city’s financial consultant.
Background
The city of New Hope issued $18,435,000 in general obligation capital improvement bonds for the
construction of a new police/city hall facility in 2017 and accepted a premium on the bonds which provided
additional funds for the project. In conjunction with the issuance of the bonds, the City Council approved a
5‐year (2017‐2021) capital improvement plan for the use of the bond proceeds which included the police/city
hall facility project. The police/city hall facility is now completed and $400,000 of unspent bond proceeds
remain in the construction fund after retaining adequate funds for contractor final payments, etc.
The city is currently in the process of completing improvements at the public works facility and at the
May 24, 2021 council meeting the Council awarded a contract to Rochon Corporation for the construction of
Phase 1 improvements in the amount of $2,314,000. The city is funding the project with internal financing.
The city’s bond counsel has confirmed that the remaining unspent bond proceeds can be utilized for other
lawful uses, including public works facility improvements, if a public hearing is held and a resolution
approved for an updated capital improvement plan.
The City Council conducted a public hearing on November 8, 2021, and considered a resolution approving an
updated capital improvement plan that includes public works facility improvements and authorized the use
of the excess funds for additional projects. The City Council directed staff to make a transfer from the city hall
construction fund #9202 to the public works facility fund #9240 to redistribute the $400,000 remaining
unspent bond proceeds from the 2017 bonds.
The attached resolution approves the transfer of funds and staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachments
Resolution
August 18, 2021 Dorsey & Whitney Correspondence
October 4, 2021 AEM Correspondence
Agenda Section
Development &
Planning
Item Number
8.1
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2021‐
Resolution approving the transfer of unspent bond
proceeds from the City Hall Construction Fund to the
Public Works Facility Fund
WHEREAS, the city of New Hope issued $18,435,000 in general obligation capital improvement bonds
for the construction of a new police/city hall facility in 2017 and accepted a premium on
the bonds which provided additional funds for the project; and
WHEREAS, at that time the City Council approved a 5‐year (2017‐2021) capital improvement plan for
the use of the bond proceeds which included the police/city hall facility project; and
WHEREAS, the police/city hall facility is now completed and $400,000 of unspent bond proceeds
remain in the construction fund after retaining adequate funds for contractor final
payments, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the city’s bond counsel has confirmed that the remaining unspent bond proceeds can be
utilized for other lawful uses, including public works facility improvements, if a public
hearing is held and a resolution approved for an updated capital improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted said public hearing on November 8, 2021, and approved a
resolution approving an updated capital improvement plan that includes public works
facility improvements and authorized the use of the excess funds for additional projects;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make a transfer from the city hall construction fund #9202 to
the public works facility fund #9240 to redistribute the $400,000 remaining unspent bond
proceeds from the 2017 bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hope City Council hereby approves the
following:
1. A one‐time transfer from city hall construction fund 9202 to public works facility fund 9240 in an
amount of $400,000
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 8th day of
November, 2021.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Request for Action
November 8, 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:
Nov. 9 7:30 a.m. – District 281 Government Advisory Council Meeting
7 p.m. – Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting
Nov. 11 Veterans Day – City Offices Closed
Nov. 12 9 a.m. – Corridor Management Committee Meeting
Nov. 14 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – New Hope Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Crystal
Community Center
Nov. 15 6/6:30 p.m. – City Council Work Session
Nov. 17 5 p.m. – North Metro Mayors Association Board of Directors Meeting at
Brooklyn Park
Nov. 18 7:30 a.m. – Northwest Community TV Cable Board and Commission Meeting
8:30 a.m. – Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting at the Plymouth
Maintenance Facility
Nov. 22 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting
Agenda Section
Other Business
Item Number
12.1