02 14 22 City Council MinutesNew Hope City Council February 14, 2022
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes February 14, 2022
Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice
thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The City Council and all present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member Elder,
to approve the work session meeting minutes of January 18, 2022. Voted in favor
thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg; and the following voted against the same:
None; Abstained: London; Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 24, 2022. 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 regarding the city ordinance
related to clearing of sidewalks in front of businesses, residences, and city
property. He also requested an update on the status of the remodeling work at the
Shell Gas Station at 7900 Bass Lake Road.
Mayor Hemken indicated clearing sidewalks after a snowfall is the responsibility
of the adjacent property owner. She stated after the streets are plowed, city staff
will plow sidewalks on main thorough fares during regular work hours (not at
operator’s overtime rates).
Director Sargent provided an update on the gas station property. He noted there
has been supply chain issues and construction activity will likely resume in the
spring.
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PRESENTATIONS:
SUPERINTENDENT
INTRODUCTION
Item 5.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Introduction of Superintendent
David Engstrom.
Superintendent Engstrom shared his background. He reported on the impact
relating to Covid‐19 and staffing shortages in the school district. He stated the
district will be creating a new strategic plan relating to student learning and noted
community input will be sought. He thanked the Council for its partnership and
indicated Mayor Hemken and City Manager McDonald attend the District 281
Government Advisory Meetings.
Council Member London recommended the district report on key performance
(academic, financial, and operational) metrics.
Superintendent Engstrom stated a dashboard with performance data will be
developed with academic data at the forefront.
Mayor Hemken thanked Superintendent Engstrom for the update.
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. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through February 14, 2022.
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.
2022 CDBG
PROGRAM
Item 7.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Resolution approving
application for 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program funds and authorizing execution of sub‐recipient
agreement with Urban Hennepin County and any third party agreements.
Mr. Jeff Sargent, director of community development, explained the purpose of the
public hearing is to consider the projected use of CDBG program funds. He stated
the city is projected to receive $118,091 in 2022 of which 15% (or $17,714) will be
pooled into a fund at Hennepin County for Public Service Activities. Public service
agencies will apply for the funding directly through Hennepin County. He stated
the remaining 85% ($100,377) may be used for qualified neighborhood
revitalization activities.
Mr. Sargent stated at the work session of January 18, 2022, Council expressed
support for allocating all the funds to the single‐family housing rehabilitation
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program. He explained that Hennepin County administers the loan program. He
stated currently there are six loan applications in process, and there are five
projects in progress with a committed balance of $315,000. There is an
uncommitted balance of $31,000 with 13 individuals on the wait list. He stated
loans are typically up to $30,000 each and the 2022 allocation of $100,377 would
serve about 3‐5 loans.
Mayor Hemken opened the public hearing for comments.
Mr. Ron Stoffel, 8004 55th Lane North, was recognized. He inquired if there are
other funds for the rehab loan program.
Mr. Sargent stated the only source of revenue for the rehab loan program is the
city’s allocation of CDBG funds. He noted Hennepin County offers many other
types of loan programs for residents.
Council supported allocating the 2022 CDBG funds to the Single Family Housing
Rehabilitation program.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2022‐19
Item 7.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR 2022 URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB‐
RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY
THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS.” 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.
ICE ARENA CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1
(IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1079)
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution approving change
order no. 1 with Becker Arena Products for replacement of the dasher boards and
glass in the north rink at the New Hope Ice Arena (Improvement Project No. 1079).
Ms. Susan Rader, director of parks and recreation, explained the project for
replacement of the dasher boards and glass at the north rink at the arena was
approved on December 13, 2021. She stated this item approves a change order of
$6,575 to Becker Arena Products for three additional gates. Because the dasher
boards will be in place for 20+ years, staff felt the additional gates are important
design changes to include at this time. Two gates will be installed within the
penalty/time/player boxes and will allow safe access to each of the boxes for
volunteers, coaches, and medical personal, without having to go on the ice. The
third gate will provide access near the ambulance/Zamboni/vehicle access along
the northwest corner. This gate will help youth teams to have better access to their
equipment, provide ice access if there is situation (i.e. COVID restrictions) that
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restricts locker room use, and will also provide access if there is any future locker
room expansion on the north end of the arena.
Ms. Rader stated the change order increases the contract amount from $237,115 to
$243,690. On January 24, 2022, a transfer from the Temporary Financing Fund to
the Ice Arena Fund was approved to pay for the project. Change order no. 1 for
$6,575 will be paid by the Ice Arena Operating Fund.
RESOLUTION 2022‐20
Item 8.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DASHER
BOARDS AND GLASS IN THE NORTH RINK AT THE NEW HOPE ICE
ARENA (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1079).” 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.
Council Members Elder and Hoffe congratulated Mayor Hemken, City Manager
McDonald and staff on the State of the City presentation held February 2, 2022.
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 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk