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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes April 25, 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
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member Elder,
to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 11, 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
There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.
PRESENTATIONS:
2022 NEW HOPE
SNOWMAN/SNOW
SCULPTURE
CONTEST WINNER
Item 5.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Awards presentation for the
2021‐2022 New Hope Snowman/Snow Sculpture Contest Winners.
Ms. Susan Rader, director of parks and recreation, stated this is the fifth year of the
contest that was open to New Hope individuals, families, neighborhoods, and
groups. She introduced Scott Kulzer, citizens advisory chair, in attendance to assist
with the awards presentation. Ms. Rader shared photos of the 11 entries and
congratulated the contest winners:
Third place – Snow Buddies, created by Kristen and Caleb Wambach
Second place – Let’s Have a Snowball Fight, created by Cy Dargay
First Place – Snowie the Goalie, created by Caroline, Isaac and Owen
Donnay
She stated winners were given a choice of a cash prize or a certificate towards a
parks and recreation program. Mayor Hemken thanked the contestants for
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participating and thanked the Citizen Advisory Commission for sponsoring the
fun winter contest.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Item 5.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.2, Resolution approving special
event at Cooper High School, Relay for Life, on Saturday, May 7, 2022, under the
supervision of District 281 personnel and parents.
Ms. Ella Krueger, Relay for Life chair for Armstrong High School and Ms. Kala
Boswell, Relay for Life chair for Cooper High School, addressed the Council and
requested authorization to hold the annual Relay for Life event at Cooper High
School. Ms. Krueger and Ms. Boswell reported on the components of the American
Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event and stated last year the event
raised $20,000.
Mayor Hemken invited the public to participate in the May 7 event in the fight
against cancer (information available at www.relayforlife.org/rdalehsmn).
The Council thanked the high school students for their participation in the
important community event.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reported there will be no use of amplified sound
after 11 pm and stadium lighting is decreased after 11 pm. He stated the event
requires adoption of a resolution as it’s a special event under the Cooper High
Schools conditional use permit.
RESOLUTION 2022‐49
Item 5.2
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT AT COOPER HIGH
SCHOOL, RELAY FOR LIFE, ON SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022, UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT 281 PERSONNEL AND PARENTS.” The motion
for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, 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.
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.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Item 6.1
Approval of business licenses.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through April 25, 2022.
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RESOLUTION 2022‐50
Item 6.4
Resolution proclaiming May 11‐17, 2022, as National Police Week in the city of
New Hope.
RESOLUTION 2022‐51
Item 6.5
Resolution approving agreement with Off Broadway Musical Theatre for the
2022 season.
RESOLUTION 2022‐52
Item 6.6
Resolution approving agreement with the New Hope/Crystal/Plymouth Swim
Club for use of the New Hope Aquatic Park for summer practices and meets.
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
AQUATIC PARK
CHANGE ORDER NO.
11 (IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 995)
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution approving Change
Order No. 11 in the amount of $3,111 with Donlar Construction Company for the
pool construction project (Improvement Project No. 995).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, explained the change order involves wiring for the
pool heaters. He explained the city has experienced times when the heaters for the
pools shut off during filter cleaning operations. The manufacturer recommended
adding control wiring to improve operations. Mr. Boyum stated the change order
of $3,111 will be paid by the project funds, and the change order will increase the
contract amount to $11,472,765.89.
Mr. Boyum stated the project will be finalized in the near future. He reminded
Council of the project shortfall due to removal/replacement of poor soils at the
beginning of the project but noted the shortfall is less than originally estimated.
RESOLUTION 2022‐53
Item 8.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,111 WITH DONLAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE POOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
995).” 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.
ALL TERRAIN AND
UTILITY TASK
VEHICLES
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Ordinance No. 2022‐02, An
ordinance amending sections 4‐2 and 11‐7 of the New Hope City Code related to
All‐Terrain and Utility Task Vehicles (and summary ordinance for publication
purposes).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, explained the city periodically receives
inquiries regarding the use of all‐terrain vehicles. He stated the ordinance
amendment will clarify that ATVs are prohibited from use on public roads unless
the vehicles are licensed by the state to travel on roads and streets. It also clarifies
that ATVs are prohibited from public property including parks unless authorized
by the Director of Parks and Recreation. The ordinance also includes language
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regarding the use on public property, hours of operation, speed, noise, carelessness
and safety equipment.
ORDINANCE 22‐02
Item 10.1
Council Member London introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption: “ORDINANCE NO. 2022‐02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTIONS 4‐2 AND 11‐7 OF THE NEW HOPE CITY CODE RELATED TO ALL‐
TERRAIN AND UTILITY TASK VEHICLES (AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE
FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES).” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
ordinance was seconded by Council Member Isenberg, 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the mayor which was attested to by the city clerk.
MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
Item 10.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.2, Resolution approving
Memorandum of Understanding between Tim Hoyt and the City of New Hope for
Director of Police and Acting City Manager.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, stated Council reviewed the memorandum of
understanding (MOU) at its April 18 work session, and a minor change was made
based on feedback received by the Council. He indicated the MOU defines the
terms of employment for the Acting City Manager and is effective for a six‐month
period (June 2, 2022 – December 1, 2022). The MOU specifies the training and trial
period dates, performance goals, pension plan, salary, benefits, professional
development, commission appointments and general conditions of employment.
Mr. McDonald also pointed out it is understood that ongoing dialogue will occur
between Council and the Acting City Manager during the trial period with an
informal performance review to occur at the August 15 work session. He stated a
condition of the MOU allows Hoyt to return to the former position as police
director if he is not appointed or declines appointment as city manager. He stated
the MOU has been revised to state that any disciplinary issue regarding Hoyt’s
spouse who is also an employee of the city would be referred to the Crystal city
manager so that Hoyt could recuse himself from such an event.
Mr. McDonald reported that Chief Hoyt is in agreement with the terms and
conditions and the director of human resources, city clerk, and himself recommend
approval of the MOU.
Mr. McDonald stated at the work session Council also discussed various
commissions and supported appointing the communications coordinator to serve
on the cable organizations along with Council Member Hoffe. He noted
resolutions approving the appointments to commissions will be placed on the May
23 council agenda.
RESOLUTION 2022‐54
Item 10.2
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TIM HOYT AND THE CITY OF NEW HOPE
FOR DIRECTOR OF POLICE AND ACTING CITY MANAGER.” 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:
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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 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk