062022 Work Session Meeting Packet
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MEETING
New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
Northwood Conference Room
Monday, June 20, 2022
6:00 p.m. - dinner
6:30 p.m. - meeting
Mayor Kathi Hemken
Council Member John Elder
Council Member Andy Hoffe
Council Member Michael Isenberg
Council Member Jonathan London
1. CALL TO ORDER – June 20, 2022
2. ROLL CALL
11. UNFINISHED & ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
11.1 Update on Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District
Staff
11.2 Discussion on Possible Regulation of Recreational Vehicles
11.3 Preliminary Discussion on 2023 Budget
11.4 Discussion on potential 2022 city events
11.5 Resolution calling for a closed meeting of the New Hope City Council authorized
by Minn. Stat §13D.03 to discuss and consider labor negotiations strategy
12. OTHER BUSINESS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Request for Action
June 20, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: Parks & Recreation
By: Susan Rader, Director
Agenda Title
Update on Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail with Three Rivers Park District Staff
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council receive an update regarding the Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail (CP
Rail Regional Trail, or CPRRT) with Three Rivers Park District and city staff. Danny McCullough, Regional
Trail System Manager and Kelly Grissman, Director of Planning will attend to lead the discussion which will
include an update of the trail and master plan process and identified potential routes. They will also be
asking the Council for input regarding the potential routes and support to move forward with the
community engagement phase.
Policy/Past Practice
Past policy and practice has been to provide the Council with program, facility and infrastructure updates
and receive input and feedback.
Background
The Canadian Pacific Rail Regional Trail (CP Rail Regional Trail, or CPRRT) is a planned 21‐mile regional
trail corridor that will extend from Becker Park in Crystal south to the Minnesota River, connecting six
communities – New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Edina and Bloomington. The proposed trail
alignment will also connect to three regional trail search corridors and six regional trails, including the
Bassett Creek Regional Trail which runs east‐west through New Hope mostly along 36th Avenue and through
Northwood Park.
On January 17, 2022, Three Rivers Park District staff attended the work session to introduce the project,
outline their process and asked for Council support to move forward with their planning. They then attended
the Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) meeting on February 8, 2022, to provide a similar presentation.
Following discussions that included Three Rivers staff, the project consultant and city staff from New Hope,
Crystal and Golden Valley several potential routes were identified for further discussion. These routes were
shared with the CAC at their June 14, 2022 meeting.
Attachments
CP Rail Regional Trail Kick Off May/June Update
Potential Route Maps
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.1
CP Rail Regional Trail: Golden Valley/New Hope/Crystal
Luce Line RT to Crystal Lake RT Segment (Segments E and F)
May/June 2022 Update
Three Rivers Park District Co‐Project Managers
Kelly Grissman, Director of Planning
Kelly.Grissman@threeriversparks.org
Danny McCullough, Regional Trail System Manager
Danny.McCullough@threeriversparks.org
Brief Project Summary
The CP Rail Regional Trail is envisioned as a north‐south multi‐use, non‐motorized recreational corridor spanning from
the Minnesota Valley State Trail in Bloomington to Crystal Lake Regional Trail in Crystal at Becker Park. The regional trail
will be planned in segments to allow for thoughtful community engagement and detailed route analysis. This phase will
focus on Segments E and F through Golden Valley, New Hope and Crystal between the Luce Line and Crystal Lake
Regional Trails.
The regional trail corridor was originally centered along the CP Rail line; however, this is not feasible for most of the
corridor. Alternative routes will be identified and studied during the master planning process to determine which option
best balances feasibility, cost, private property impacts, and safety.
Initial Community Engagement: Awareness Building and Destination Preference Summary (May/June)
Three Rivers staff attended a few community events that drew participants from all three communities to ask about
where people want to walk, bike or visit and to start building awareness of the master planning work. A summary of this
engagement is below.
Event Background Feedback Summary
Paso a Paso
April 30 @ Cooper High School in New
Hope
Event was attended primarily by Spanish
speaking community members as part of
the Step To It Challenge Kick‐Off
Generally people seemed excited about a new paved, off‐road trail
About 180 people visited the Three Rivers table; however, few
participated in the mapping activity due to familiarity with the
project location as they were from an adjacent community and
language barrier (instructions and icons were translated to Spanish
but other map components like streets/park names were not).
Bike Rodeo
May 5 @ Golden Valley City Hall
Event was attended primarily for youth
ages 3‐10 and their families to encourage
and support safe youth bicycling
Parks and Community Centers, specifically Bassett Creek Park are
popular, desired destinations. Schools and visiting friends and
family were also desired popular, destinations.
About 65 people stopped by the project table. Of those that
actively engaged: about half were under 10 years old and about a
third were 35‐59 years old.
Vehicle Fair
June 4 @ the Crystal Community Center
Event was attended primarily by families
with young children from Crystal and
surrounding cities
Access to other parks and trails were the most desired destinations.
One family commented on the desire to not place the trail on any
main roads such as Douglas or Winnetka due to traffic volumes and
crossings to go east and west.
In total 25 comments, with over half coming from people 18‐34
years old.
Preliminary Route Review/Approval for Public Engagement (May/June)
The project team comprised of Golden Valley, New Hope, Crystal, and Three Rivers staff as well as Toole, the project
consultant, have identified three general routes (separate hand out) for preliminary review and for approval to proceed
with public engagement. These routes were identified based on existing bike/trail/sidewalk plans, connectivity to
parks/school/local destination, potential impact on adjacent properties, anticipated feasibility and project team input.
This information will be shared and discussed at the commission and council meetings listed on the following page.
City Meetings/Groups
Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission: May 23
City Council: June 14 (City staff will share the project information)
New Hope Citizen Advisory Commission: June 14
City Council: June 20
Crystal Park and Recreation Commission: June 13
City Council: June 21
Tentative Community Engagement Plan: Route Review (July/August)
Three Rivers is preparing a community engagement plan to gather input from the general public, existing regional trail
users, adjacent property owners/residents and targeted community groups (youth/seniors, BIPOC, persons from
households with an annual income of $50,000, Hispanic/Latino, and new residents (refugees/immigrants) through July
and August. The offerings outlined in the draft working engagement plan are still being confirmed and will be modified
to ensure participation from all identified groups. All dates/times/events are subject to change.
Interested parties are encouraged to visit the project website (CP Rail Regional Trail Master Plan | Let's Talk Three Rivers
(letstalkthreerivers.org)) to view the most current listing of upcoming engagement offerings, to learn more about the
master planning efforts, and to provide comments online. Interested parties may request a private phone conference or
virtual meeting with Three Rivers staff by emailing cprailregionaltrailmasterplan@threeriversparks.org.
General Public (2 per city)
City Community Event
Golden Valley Farmers Market (July 10)
Music in the Park/Ice Cream Social (July 11)
New Hope New Hope Summer Theatre Off‐Broadway Musical Theatre ‐ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat (Fri or Sat between July 21‐August 6)
Farmers Market (Any July/Aug Sat except July 16)
Crystal Crystal Farmers Market (Aug. 2)
Crystal Frolics (July 28‐31 – exact date/time TBD)
Existing Regional Trail Users (min. 1 per city)
Bassett Creek Regional Trail Pop Up Northwoods Park in New Hope (Aug. 17)
Valley Place Park in Crystal (Aug. 5)
Luce Line Regional Trail Pop Up Near Winnetka in Golden Valley (July 11)
Near Douglas in Golden Valley (July 13)
Adjacent Property Owners/Residents (variety of times/locations/dates/mechanisms)
Crystal Summer Park Neighborhood Meeting Crystal Highlands Park (July 6)
Virtual Lunch Hour Open House Zoom Mtg (tent. July 20)
Evening Virtual Open House Zoom Mtg (tent. July 20)
In‐Person Open House In Person Mtg (tent. July 27)
Small neighborhood block meetings Upon request and in partnership with a ‘neighborhood champion’.
Neighborhood champion would be responsible to coordinate
meeting date/time/location/invite with neighbors.
Private Phone Conference or Virtual Meeting Upon request
Targeted Community Groups (min. 2 community events and/or listening session per targeted community group, prefer
to draw from entire project area when feasible. Engagement opportunities listed below are not yet confirmed and will
change.)
Youth Events
Penny Carnival (July 29)
Wet and Wild Fun Day Valley Place Park (Aug. 5)
Crystal Soccer Camp (July 18‐22 – exact date/time TBD)
Golden Valley Little League/Girls Softball/Soccer (TBD)
Listening Sessions
Three Rivers Explorer Camp at Bassett Creek Park in Crystal (Week of Aug 22)
Bike Rangers in Golden Valley (July 11, 18 or 25)
Seniors Events
Bingo and Food Truck Friday at New Hope City Hall (Aug 12)
Listening Sessions
Pedal Pushers in Golden Valley (TBD)
Crystal Park/Event Volunteers Discussion (TBD)
BIPOC Events
Crystal Summer Park Neighborhood Meeting @ Broadway Park (Aug 3)
New Hope Farmers Market (Any Sat in July/Aug except July 16)
Becker Park Pop Up in Partnership with Three Rivers Disc Golf (July 17) or separately
Listening Sessions
TBD
Households with annual
income under $50,000
Events
Prism Food Shelf Pop Up (TBD)
Becker Park Pop Up in Partnership with Three Rivers Disc Golf (July 17) or separately
Low Income/Affordable Housing Pop Up (Location/Date TBD)
Listening Sessions
New Hope Police Dep. Community Engagement (TBD)
Hispanic/Latino Events
Music in the Park: Salsa del Soul (Golden Valley on July 18 or New Hope on Aug. 10)
North Lions Park Pop Up in Crystal (TBD)
Crystal Soccer Camp (July 18‐22 – exact date/time TBD)
New Residents Events
New Hope Farmers Market (Any Sat in July/Aug except July 16)
Listening Sessions
African Career, Education, & Resources Inc. (ACER) Bike Event (July/TBD)
Engagement findings will be posted on the Let’s Talk website and shared with decision makers upon completion.
City Support Requested (Ongoing)
Three Rivers is requesting city/project team support on the following:
‐ Assist with sharing project information via typical city communication channels
‐ Attend virtual and in‐person open houses
‐ Help coordinate Three Rivers participation at city led events/programs
‐ Keep local commissioners and council members informed of engagement opportunities and initial feedback
CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL PPOTENTIAL ROUTES -OVERALL
CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL PPOTENTIAL ROUTE -A
CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL PPOTENTIAL ROUTE -B
CP RAIL REGIONAL TRAIL PPOTENTIAL ROUTE -C
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Request for Action
June 20, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: Community Development
By: Jeff Sargent, Director &
Brandon Bell, CD Coord/Management Analyst
Agenda Title
Discussion on Possible Regulation of Recreational Vehicles
Requested Action
Staff requests direction from the City Council on whether recreational vehicles should be further regulated by
the zoning code.
Policy/Past Practice
It is a past practice to request input on potentially controversial zoning code changes.
Background
At the December 2021 work session, the City Council discussed imposing potential limitations on the number
and size/height of recreational vehicles stored on residential properties. This conversation was initiated by a
large boat that was stored during the off‐season in a resident’s driveway (pictures attached). Recreational
vehicles are defined as self‐propelled vehicles or vehicles stored on licensed trailers which are used primarily
for recreational‐leisure time activities including, but not limited to, campers, tent trailers, motor homes or other
vehicles used for temporary living quarters, boats, canoes, kayaks, all‐terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, golf carts,
race cars, stock‐cars, motorcycles, utility trailers, off‐road vehicles, and similar vehicles or equipment. No more
than three (3) recreational vehicles or equipment may be stored outside as exterior storage on a property. Any
recreational equipment or vehicles stored on a property in excess of three (3) must be stored inside of a building.
One or more recreational vehicles stored on a trailer constitutes one (1) vehicle for the purpose of the definition.
Recreational equipment and vehicles may be stored in the front, side, or rear yards except for recreational
vehicles and equipment not allowed to be operated on public streets, such as boats, all‐terrain vehicles, off road
vehicles, snowmobiles, golf carts, racecars, and stock cars. Such vehicles or equipment must be stored inside of
a building or placed on or inside of a licensed trailer or licensed motor vehicle.
Front yard and side yard corner lots with curb cut access storage of recreational equipment or vehicles must
meet the following standards:
1. Must be on bituminous, asphalt, or other hard surface material that is durable, weather resistant, and
suitable to control dust and drainage. Class 5 gravel or rock and landscaped yard or grass areas are not
suitable for storage.
2. Must be set back 15 feet from the street curb and storage shall not encroach on any sidewalk.
3. May not utilize the minimum number of off‐street parking spaces required by City Code.
Side and rear yard storage of recreational equipment or vehicles must meet the following standards:
1. Must be on bituminous, asphalt, or other hard surface material that is durable, weather resistant, and
suitable to control dust and drainage. Class 5 gravel or rock and landscaped yard or grass areas are not
suitable for storage.
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.2
Request for Action, Page 2
2. Must maintain at least a three (3) foot setback from the side or rear yard property lines except for canoes,
kayaks, and other small boats stored at the shoreline of Meadow Lake and Northwood Lake.
3. Must be at least 50% screened to break up the visual appearance of the exterior storage from adjoining
properties through landscaping or fencing.
Screening requirements do not apply to recreational vehicles stored in the front yard or side yard corner lots
with curb cut accesses.
At the previous work session meeting, the City Council requested that no action be taken, but that more
research be conducted regarding how other cities regulate recreational vehicles, especially those near
recreational lakes like Lake Minnetonka. Staff reviewed the city codes of Minnetonka, Orono, Excelsior,
Wayzata and Tonka Bay. Just like the cities in New Hope’s immediate area, the city code for each of these cities
regarding recreational vehicle storage differ greatly.
Staff surmised that the only way to further regulate recreational vehicles is by implementing length or height
restrictions. Length restrictions on recreational vehicles is not common amongst the cities that staff have looked
at, including five additional cities not in the Minnetonka area (Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden
Valley and Plymouth). Height restrictions are even less common. There are two reasons why restricting
recreational vehicles by length and/or height would be impractical. First, would be difficult to determine a set
measurement for a length or height restriction. For example, all of the cities that incorporate a length and/or
height restriction utilize different arbitrary measurements for their regulations. Second, without the ability to
gain access to a property, it would be very difficult to take length or height measurements on a recreational
vehicle. Obtaining specific measurements would be essential for any sort of code enforcement action taken by
staff.
It should be noted that the Codes and Standards Committee met about this subject in August 2021 and decided
that no change should be made to the current New Hope City Code.
Recommendation
Staff agrees with the Codes and Standards Committee’s opinion that the current New Hope City Code is
sufficient. If the City Council feels that the current ordinance regulating recreational vehicles is not adequate,
staff recommends direction by the Council as to how these vehicles should be further regulated. Staff would
then draft and present an ordinance amendment to the Planning Commission before presenting it to City
Council.
Attachments
Picture of boat in question
Minutes from 12/21/2021 City Council work session
City Council Work Session December 20, 2021
Page 1
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
Item 11.3
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion item 11.3, Discussion on possible regulation
of recreational vehicles.
Mr. Jeff Sargent, director of community development, stated the Codes & Standards
Committee of the planning commission discussed the potential limitations on the
number and size/height of recreational vehicles stored at residential properties. He
stated the committee did not recommend a code amendment. He stated additional
restrictions may be difficult to enforce. He asked Council whether they would like
staff to explore options to further regulate recreational vehicles.
Mayor Hemken commented regarding the complaints regarding a large boat stored in
a residential neighborhood.
Ms. Stacy Woods, city attorney, indicated the boat is near the house and does not create
a sight line issue. She noted parking multiple cars in a driveway is allowed by code
and does oftentimes create a sight line issue.
Mr. Sargent commented that the boat meets all storage criteria (setback, hard surface,
and front yard). He stated imposing a height standard would also restrict the parking
of taller RVs at residential properties.
Council Member London noted he believes New Hope’s ordinances should be stricter
relative to storage of vehicles and equipment. He cited various storage situations in his
neighborhood that are unsightly. He stated there are many nearby storage rental
facilities that can accommodate recreational vehicles.
Council directed staff to research other city’s ordinances including cities with lakes
such as the city of Minnetonka.
Council Member Isenberg pointed out the Council should be careful not to make
substantial ordinance changes to address just one storage issue.
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Request for Action
June 20, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Agenda Title
Preliminary Discussion on 2023 Budget
Requested Action
Staff requests to begin discussions on the 2023 budget with the City Council. Topics staff would like to
discuss include general direction from the Council on goals and priorities, review of the budget schedule
and process, discussion of Central Garage replacement costs, major projects scheduled for 2023, cost of
living adjustments/insurance, Council salaries and other topics. Abdo has prepared the attached memo
summarizing several of the key items for budget consideration and excerpts have been incorporated into
this RFA.
Policy/Past Practice
In past years the City Council has provided general direction to staff regarding the budget, and Council and
staff have worked together through the summer/fall months to achieve a final budget for
adoption/implementation.
Background
A. Goals/Priorities
Staff requests that the Council briefly discuss any special goals or priorities that you have for the 2023
budget and provide direction to staff. Listed below are ideas from staff, and some of the goals/priorities
that are continued from 2022 such as redevelopment projects and infrastructure improvements.
1. Hold the line on spending; continue to provide existing services and programs with current resources.
2. Keep the general fund tax levy/property taxes as low as possible (levy limits are not in effect for 2023).
3. Continue to proactively pursue all outside funding opportunities for infrastructure and facility
improvements and other programs including public safety, parks and recreation, public works and
housing/redevelopment.
4. Implement 5% annual increase in street and park infrastructure levies to fund capital improvements
outlined in the Pavement Management and Long‐Term Financial Plan.
5. Staff is recommending that the city continue with the EDA levy for redevelopment purposes and an
HRA levy to provide additional funding for the scattered site housing program. Abdo and staff are
recommending that the Council consider implementing levies for long‐term capital improvements at
the police station/city hall, fire station #3 and the new aquatic park. Overall, the city’s debt service
levies will increase for 2023.
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.3
Request for Action, Page 2
6. Central Garage equipment replacement costs will be funded at 100% in the general fund and staff
recommends using LGA funding for that purpose (not general operations).
7. 2023 is not an election year so there is an approximate $40,000 decrease in the elections budget. If any
new council members are elected in 2022, appropriate orientation and training will be provided.
8. The overall safety of the general public is always the top priority of the police department and
continuing an emphasis on building upon our relationships with residents through our community
engagement programs. The Chief of Police is recommending two additional staff members. The first
being an Evidence Technician to oversee the evidence room and body worn camera tasks. The second
would be a transition of the shared Embedded Social Worker Program from a shared position to New
Hope having its sole use because of resident mental health needs and workload. Major CIP items
include replacement of half (26) of the portable radios, two (2) stalker radar units, three (3) SWAT vests
and bicycles and equipment for the bike unit.
9. Continue support and coordination with West Metro Fire‐Rescue District, including emergency
preparedness and EOC, in partnership with city of Crystal; continue to support long‐term capital plan
based on major apparatus report. New Hope’s share of JPA budget to increase approximately $133,000
including annual lease payments for aerial and first year of new engines. Continue to budget annually
for Station #3 improvements that are the city’s responsibility ($30,000 per year).
10. Redevelopment will remain a high priority with a continued effort to seek out potential commercial
and industrial redevelopment opportunities. Coordinate with St. Therese Nursing Home on their
multi‐phase renovation project. Continue to coordinate on scattered site housing program and
curbside appeal reimbursement program. Property maintenance and inspections will continue as a top
priority.
11. Continue with infrastructure and environmental improvements; major CIP projects for 2023 include
street/water/sewer/storm water improvements in the Northwood East neighborhood, coordination
with MnDOT on the Bass Lake Road/62nd Avenue noise wall on TH 169, and coordination with
Hennepin County on 42nd and Boone Avenues signal and watermain replacement, trail, street lighting
and monument sign. Continue coordination on both 42nd and 36th Avenue TH 169 bridge replacements
and coordinate with JWC on the repainting of south water tower. Plan for phase two public works
building expansion. Continue coordination with watershed districts and Northwood/Meadow Lake
Associations and make scheduled equipment replacements.
12. In Parks and Recreation, operate the new aquatic facility for a third season. Park CIP projects include
replacing playground equipment and basketball court at Liberty Park, Lighted Field baseball project
(leveling of field, retrofit lights, new fencing), and purchase/replacement of picnic tables and
replacement of older drinking fountains. Improvements at ice arena include south rink project (re‐
cementing floor, replacement of piping and replace boards/glass), upgrades to concession stand,
rebuild ice compressors and replace 3 water heaters and replacement of skate tile in south rink and
bleacher caps in the north rink. Golf course improvements include maintenance garage updates,
addition of cold storage space, replacement of fire system and updating clubhouse fireplace. The
Director of Parks and Recreation is recommending the addition of a golf course superintendent
position. Continue movies and music in the parks at the performance center and continue to work
Request for Action, Page 3
with OBMT to offer musical performances. Continue to offer a variety of programs including dance,
gymnastics, and playground programs.
13. Continue Emerald Ash Borer program on public property and invasive species (buckthorn) removal
in parks.
14. Continue contractual arrangement with Abdo for financial oversight, continue to implement
technological efficiencies on departmental basis to retrieve budget data, continue to update 10‐year
financial plan and monitor utility and enterprise fund operations. Continue to work on implementing
long‐term equipment schedule replacement program for all park and recreation facilities and prepare
plan to internally fund phase two public works building and site improvements.
15. Continue contractual agreement with Solution Builders for IT services, continue replacing computers
as appropriate in order to keep up‐to‐date with technological capabilities and meet IT needs of staff.
In addition to the day‐to‐day operations of the city, some highlights of the IT budget include funding
for: the city’s share of replacing the LOGIS fiber optic network in 2024, moving to a new police record
management system in 2023 or 2024, annual renewal of the body worn camera software, and conduct
a request for proposals for a new website in 2023.
16. Conduct city services survey to solicit feedback on city services/projects/issues, continue to
encourage/improve public participation in city affairs and promote inclusiveness, continue to promote
Nextdoor.com, update performance measurement report and SMART goals and conduct
commissioner bus tour and other public events.
17. Continue to update 10‐year pavement management and street infrastructure plans and monitor
curbside residential organics collection program.
18. Continue participation in Green Steps program and implement actions to potentially achieve higher
ranking in program.
19. Staff recommends incorporation of a 3% cost of living adjustment for employees and a 50/50 cost share
for employee insurance increases. Staff recommends that funding be budgeted to update the
compensation study for non‐union employees. Council salary adjustments to be considered for
2023/2024 before the General Election.
B. Budget Schedule and Budget/Levy Adoption Process
Attached is the 2023 draft budget schedule and summary:
1. June 20 Work Session Conducted tonight for general discussion/direction.
2. Mid‐June to
early‐August
Dept. heads and city manager complete preliminary budgets;
city manager and Abdo meet with each dept. to review all
budgets line‐by‐line. Preliminary budgets compiled into
workbook.
3. Aug. 15
Work Session
Budget notebooks distributed and initial discussion on general
fund tax‐supported budgets.
Request for Action, Page 4
4. Sept. 6
(if needed)
Due to the fact that the Council will need to agree on and
determine a preliminary maximum tax levy for the general
fund budgets by the Sept. 12 Council meeting, I am requesting
that we set aside the date of Tuesday, Sept. 6 (following Labor
Day) for another budget work session (if needed). If that date
does not work, we can schedule another date prior to Sept. 12.
In the past this meeting has not been necessary.
5. Sept. 12
Council Meeting
Preliminary maximum levy adopted by Council (statute
requires resolutions for City and EDA proposed levies to be
adopted by September 30). Council must announce the date of
the budget hearing for public input.
6. September – November Continue to refine general fund budget and discuss all
enterprise and utility fund budgets.
7. Sept. 19
Work Session
Discuss general fund budgets with dept heads/city manager/
Abdo.
8. Oct. 17
Work Session
Discuss enterprise/utility fund/HRG budget with dept
heads/facility managers/Abdo/city manager.
9. Nov. 21
work session Final review of all budgets prior to the Dec. 12 public hearing.
10. Dec. 12 at 6:30 pm
Truth in Taxation hearing (staff recommends holding prior to
the Dec. 12 meeting. Although a separate meeting for the
budget public hearing is not required, this has been a past
practice of the Council (statute requires a public meeting be
held between Nov. 25 and Dec 28).
11. Dec. 12 at 7:00 pm Adopt final budget and tax levy (statute requires cities to certify
final adopted tax levies by Dec. 30).
I will be asking Abdo to be in attendance at the budget work sessions. I would also recommend
department heads be in attendance at a work session when their budgets are discussed so they can explain
and answer questions about their respective budgets. I believe the Council will agree that there has been
a good dialogue with department heads over the past several years. Staff and Abdo will also be reviewing
the budget with the Citizens Advisory Commission in November for informational purposes.
C. Budget Format/Budget Hearing
The 2022 budget included the Council approved priorities for each department. The 2023 budget will
follow this same format, and the approved priorities will be updated as needed. Several years ago there
were changes in the truth‐in‐taxation (budget) process. Cities must still hold a separate budget meeting,
but it can be held the same night as the budget adoption. Staff recommends holding the budget hearing
on December 12 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular council meeting. Please advise if this is acceptable to
Council. The alternative would be to hold the budget hearing on Monday, December 5.
Request for Action, Page 5
D. 10‐Year Financial Plan
Abdo presented the 10‐year planning model to Council in November of last year and presented select
enterprise fund capital analysis in March of this year. The model is intended to show stakeholders the
results of current budget actions and provide scenarios for future actions at the staff and Council level.
This format integrates the current 10‐year capital plan and 2022 budget. This plan provides information
and analysis on the Enterprise and Internal Service Funds as well as the Street and Park Infrastructure
Funds.
E. LGA
The MN House Research Department issued estimates for local government aid (LGA) under the current
law. According to their estimate, New Hope is scheduled to receive $847,830 in 2023 which is a $18,878
decrease from the 2022 LGA amount of $866,708.
F. Central Garage Funding
The overall financial position of the Central Garage is strong ($7 million in case on December 31, 2021).
The total central garage charges to the General Fund for 2022 were $1,359,991. The proposed central garage
charges to the General Fund for 2023 are $1,294,216, or a decrease of $65,775. The building replacement
charge is set at $500,000 for 2023.
G. PERA Changes
In 2020, the city implemented the last step up in contribution rates from 2018 legislation. At this time,
contribution rates are expected to remain the same for 2023.
H. Other Legislative Initiatives
At this time, staff and Abdo are waiting for the law summaries to be published that highlight the legislative
initiatives that may impact the 2023 budget.
I. Administrative transfers
Administrative transfers are intended to repay the general fund for general administrative costs incurred
on behalf of other departments. In 2022, the general fund charged out $302,042 of administrative charges
to other city funds. Staff is proposing to increase the administrative charges by 2.5% for 2023, resulting in
revenue of $309,593 to the General Fund, an increase of $7,551 (see attached schedule).
J. IT Charges/Allocation
The city uses a hybrid approach to allocate the indirect charges associated with the IT fund. The approach
utilizes information on phones, computers, employee counts and departmental expense budgets to
allocate out certain IT fund expenses. Direct departmental IT costs will continue to be a direct charge to
the benefitting department. Staff is finalizing the 2023 IT budget, and in the near future IT allocations and
the 2023 budget impacts will be calculated.
K. Elections
2023 is not an election year so there is a decrease of approximately $40,000 in the election budget for
election judge wages. Funds are budgeted for annual election machine maintenance costs.
Request for Action, Page 6
L. Council Salaries
In October 2020, the City Council approved changes to the Council’s compensation for 2021 and 2022. The
increase was 3% for 2021 and 2022, respectively. The increase was consistent with the approved cost of
living increase for labor agreements and non‐union employees. If the Council wants to increase Council
salaries for 2023 and 2024, an ordinance amendment changing the salaries needs to be approved before
the November general election. The Council should discuss this matter at the June work session and
provide direction to staff. A 3% salary increase for council members is being included in the 2023
preliminary budget. Attached is a comparison of 2022 council salaries of several cities.
M. Employee Compensation and Insurance
Please see the attached information from Director Johnson on employee compensation and medical
insurance increases. The city conducted a compensation analysis in 2017, and the City Council approved
a new step and grade plan in 2018. The new step and grade plan was approved to ensure that the city’s
overall compensation plan could be aligned with the market. To ensure that salaries do not fall behind
market, for preliminary budget planning purposes, staff is recommending the Council consider a 3% cost
of living adjustment in 2023 similar to the increases already approved for or being considered by the city’s
collective bargaining agreements with public works and police. Staff is also recommending that funding
be budgeted to update the compensation plan for non‐union employees in 2023, as market rate
adjustments were approved for both public works and police for 2023. Staff is recommending the usual
50/50 cost share regarding anticipated health insurance increases. Both wages and health insurance will
be discussed in more detail later this year after more details are available.
N. Proposed New Staff Positions
The Director of Police is recommending that the City Council consider increasing the Embedded Social
Worker position from part‐time to full‐time and is also recommending that a full‐time Evidence/Body
Work Camera Technician position be established. The Director of Parks and Recreation is recommending
that a new Golf Course Superintendent position be established. Please refer to the attached memorandums
for further information.
O. Levy Limits
Per Abdo, levy limits are not in place for 2023. New Hope levy history is outlined below:
2018 Certified
Levy
2019 Certified
Levy
2020 Certified
Levy
2021 Certified
Levy
2022 Certified
Levy
Net Levy $11,843,578 $12,422,208 $12,746,054 $13,305,820 $13,916,027
EDA 200,000 300,000 348,000 365,000 153,000
HRA 417,000
Special Levies ‐ Debt 869,164 2,579,402 3,750,662 3,746,781 3,744,984
Total $12,912,742 $15,301,610 $16,844,716 $17,417,601 $18,231,011
P. Park Infrastructure Levy
In 2022, the Park Infrastructure levy was $904,938. This included a 5% increase to the regular park
infrastructure levy. For 2023, Abdo and staff are proposing a $925,185 levy for the Park Infrastructure
Fund. Of that amount, $425,185 will remain in the Park Infrastructure Fund to support capital outlay needs
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and $500,000 will be transferred to the Ice Arena Fund. It is anticipated that the levy for the Ice Arena will
remain at $500,000 through 2028. See the attached levy history chart.
Q. Street Infrastructure Levy
In 2022, the Street Infrastructure levy was set at $1,617,735, representing a 5% increase from the prior year.
For 2023, Abdo and staff are proposing a $1,698,622 levy for the Street Infrastructure Fund. The levy will
be used to support capital outlay needs identified in the city’s ten‐year pavement management plan. See
the attached levy history chart.
R. EDA and HRA Levies
The city’s EDA and HRA levies are limited by a percentage of the city’s overall market value. For 2023,
Abdo and staff estimate the EDA and HRA levies will be set at $160,650 and $437,850, respectively. This
represents a $7,650 increase in the EDA levy and a $20,850 increase in the HRA levy. See the attached total
City Levy Schedule.
S. Debt Service Levies
In 2015, the city issued $5.960 million in General Obligation TIF Bonds (Series 2015A) for the City
Center project. In 2023, the city will levy $237,853 for these bonds which is an increase of $2,626 over
the 2022 levy of $235,227.
In 2015, the city also issued $3.825 million in General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds (Series
2015B) for the streets south of Northwood Lake. In 2023, the city will levy $208,745 for these bonds
which is an increase of $3,505 over the 2022 levy of $205,240.
In 2016, the city issued $4.885 million in General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds (Series
2016A) for the streets north of Northwood Lake. In 2023, the city will levy $263,709 for these bonds
which is an increase of $1,207 over the 2022 levy of $262,502.
In 2017, the city issued $18.435 million in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds
(Series 2017A) for the construction of a police department/city hall facility. In 2023, the city will levy
$1,705,515 for the repayment of these bonds which is a decrease of $1,313 from the 2022 levy of
$1,706,828.
In 2018, the city issued $9.52 million in General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds (Series 2018A) for
the construction of a new 50 meter swimming pool and Civic Center Park improvements. In 2023,
the city will levy $867,464 for the repayment of these bonds which is an increase of $4,725 from the
2022 levy of $862,739.
In July of 2019, the city issued $5.235 million in General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds (Series
2019A) for the construction of a new 50 meter swimming pool and Civic Center Park improvements.
It was the second and final phase of debt issuance for this project. In 2023, the city will levy $470,768
for the repayment of these bonds which is a decrease of $1,680 from the 2022 levy of $472,448.
Overall, the total debt levies for the city in 2023 will increase $9,070 over the total 2022 debt levies.
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T. Preliminary Total City Levy
Abdo has prepared the attached draft preliminary total city tax levies incorporating an estimated general
fund levy, along with street and park infrastructure levies, EDA and HRA levies and debt service levies
(Attachment #1). They have also prepared sample levy charges showing the addition of CIP levies for
city hall, fire station and swimming pool capital funds in the amounts of $50,000 for each CIP
(Attachment #2) or $100,000 for each CIP (Attachment #3). The Council should discuss the initiation of
these CIP levies.
U. City Levy Process
The following table illustrates the various timelines for required approval of the city and EDA/HRA levies.
The dates are estimates, as the final schedule has not yet been published.
Due date* EDA and City levy process*
6/30/2022
The EDA/City must notify the County Auditor prior to July 1, 2022 of the intent to
have an EDA levy. A letter must be sent stating that the EDA levy encompasses all
contiguous parcels in the City of New Hope. The actual amount of the levy does
not need to be stated, only the intent to levy.
9/30/2022 The EDA must pass a resolution authorizing the proposed 2023 EDA levy.
9/30/2022
At one meeting, the City Council adopts the proposed property tax levy and
announces the time and place of a future City Council meeting at which the budget
and levy will be discussed and public input allowed, prior to final budget and levy
determination. This public input meeting must occur after November 24, 2021 and
must start at or after 6:00 PM. The time and place of the public input meeting
must be included in the minutes and must be filed with the County Auditor.
11/24/22 ‐ 12/27/22 EDA must pass a resolution approving the 2023 EDA levy
11/24/22 ‐ 12/27/22 City Council must hold a meeting to discuss the budget and property tax levy and,
before a final determination, all public input.
11/24/22 ‐ 12/27/22 City must pass a resolution approving the 2023 EDA levy and City levy
12/28/22 City must file the certificate of compliance (form TNT – 2022) with the Department
of Revenue by December 28, 2022.
*These dates are preliminary as of May 31, 2022.
Attachments
2023 Budget Calendar/Responsibilities
TNT Hearing Information
LGA
Central Garage Fund Equipment Operation and Replacement Charges
Administrative Charges
Council Salaries
Insurance & Wages Memo
Proposed new staff positions
Street & Park Infrastructure Levies
Preliminary Total City Levy
Abdo Memo
Memorandum
To:
From:
Date:
Tim Hoyt
Rich Johnson
June 15, 2022
Subject: Information Regarding Health Insurance, City Contribution and Wages for 2023
Insurance/City Contribution:
In 2019, the city went out for bids via a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) on health insurance.
Following a very competitive bidding process, the city realized a 10.24% reduction in health insurance
premiums for 2020 as well as rate caps of 9% in both 2021 and 2022. In 2021, due to the city’s usage being
low, HealthPartners offered the city a 0% increase for 2022 if the city would enter into a three-year
agreement which would include 9% rate caps for 2023 and 2024. The city accepted this offer, therefore
the maximum increase to health insurance premiums will be 9% in 2023. It is worth noting that if the
city’s experience does not warrant a 9% increase, a lesser increase will be given.
As has been the city’s past practice, a 9% increase in health insurance premiums is included in the 2023
preliminary budget, with both the city and employees each picking up 1/2 of the increase. If the final
premium increases are below the budgeted increase of 9%, this amount will be reduced as the budget
process progresses.
The city’s insurance committee (comprised of employees representing each employee group city-wide)
has not yet been convened in 2022, however, the committee will meet in July to discuss usage trends, etc.
No plan changes will be made for 2023 as the city is under contract through 2024. Staff has had
preliminary discussions with the city’s health insurance broker (Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.) regarding
usage.
As indicated above, staff has used 9% as the potential increase for 2023 regarding health insurance and
would like to share this information with the City Council. Please see the attachment entitled “City
Contribution and Insurance Plans History 2000 – 2023 (Proposed)” for detailed information.
In recent years, the city contribution towards health insurance has been increased by approximately one-
half of the premium increase. If this philosophy were to be continued, it would result in the following
increases to the city contribution towards insurance in 2023:
•Single $27/month
•Employee + 1 $60/month
•Family $70/month
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If the above increases are approved the city contribution towards health insurance in 2023 is projected to
be as follows:
2023 (Projected) 2022 (Current Year)
• Single $1,043/month $1,016/month
• Employee + 1 $1,441/month $1,381/month
• Family $1,612/month $1,542/month
Wages:
One of the major considerations in determining an appropriate across-the-board wage increase,
sometimes referred to as a cost of living adjustment (COLA) is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI
is communicated as a percentage increase or decrease over a specific period of time and is issued by the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is based on the cost of an established list of goods and services over
time. The most recent data available for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area covers the 12-month
period ending in May 2022. During this period, the CPI increased 8.8% overall or 5.9% on all items less
food and energy.
In addition to information regarding the CPI, over the next several months staff will compile the
proposed increases planned by New Hope’s twelve comparable cities.
Preliminary budgeting for 2023 includes a recommended 3.0% across the board wage increase for New
Hope employees in 2022. The collective bargaining agreement with Local #49 has been approved by both
parties and includes a 2.0% market adjustment as well as a 3.0% across the board increase and
negotiations are ongoing with the police officers and police supervisor groups. A 3.0% COLA is included
in the 2022 West Metro Fire District budget, however information on the City of Crystal was not available
as of today.
The cost to implement these changes has been included in the initial figures provided in the 2023
personnel costs.
Staff is also recommending that funding for a compensation study be included in the 2023 budget as well
as funding to implement wage adjustments should that be indicated by the study.
History of City Contribution and Insurance Plans 2011 - 2021 and 2022 (Proposed)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020 2021 2022 2023
(Projected)
2022 to
2023
1/2 of the
Premium
Increase
Proposed
City
Contribution
Adjustment
Projected
Premium
Increase
per Month
2022 to 2023 2022 to 2023
Insurance Provider HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP
High Family Medical 1656 1707 1598 1351 1525 1545 1583 1624 1770 1883 1597 1699 1699 1852
1+1 High Medical 1472 1378 1164 1314 1332 1365 1400 1526 1623 1377 1465 1465 1597
Single High Medical 590 654 612 518 584 592 607 622 678 722 612 651 651 710
Mid Family Medical
(HIGH DEDUCTIBLE)1285 1351 1264 1068 1181 1386 1420 1457 1574 1674 1423 1514 1514 1650 $136 $68 $70
1+1 Mid Medical 1165 1090 922 1019 1195 1225 1256 1357 1444 1227 1305 1305 1422 $117 $59 $60
Single Mid Medical 458 518 485 410 453 531 544 558 603 642 545 580 580 632 $52 $26 $27
Low Family Medical 1174 1124 1052 890 1004 1209 1239 1271 1385 1474 1292 1375 1375 1499
1+1 Low Medical 969 907 767 865 1043 1068 1096 1194 1271 1114 1186 1186 1292
Single Low Medical 418 431 403 341 385 463 475 487 531 565 495 527 527 574
Family Dental*94 97 101 104 106 106 111 111 111 111 115 115 119 123
1+1 Dental*71 74 76 78 78 81 81 81 81 77 77 79 82
Single Dental*36 37 38 40 40 40 42 42 42 42 38 38 40 41
City Contribution
Family 875 900 900 900 970 1073 1090 1109 1175 1273 1320 1366 1542 1612 $1,612
1+1 825 825 825 885 973 988 1004 1061 1146 1187 1226 1381 1441 $1,441
Single 700 725 725 725 750 789 795 802 827 875 903 921 1016 1043 $1,043
Total
Proposed
City
Contributio
n for 2023
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Request for Action
June 20, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: Community Development
By: Brandon Bell, CD Coord/Management Analyst
& Beth Kramer, Communications Coord.
Agenda Title
Discussion on potential 2022 city events
Requested Action
Staff is seeking the City Council’s input regarding the date for this year’s Commissioner Appreciation
Event/Bus Tour (September 13, 2022) and discussion regarding discontinuing City Day due to low
attendance.
Policy/Past Practice
Staff regularly provides updates to the City Council on upcoming events and requests direction on potential
events. The city has pursued activities and events that benefit the overall community and encourage/improve
public participation in city affairs.
Background
Staff is inquiring whether the City Council would like staff to plan and prepare to host a Commissioner
Appreciation Event/Bus Tour to be held on September 13, 2022, and a City Day event in the fall.
Commissioner Appreciation Event/Bus Tour
The Commissioner Appreciation Bus Tour returned in‐person in 2021, the event had been held virtually the
previous year due to COVID‐19. Staff would plan for another in‐person bus tour once again. The event was
well attended with over 30 people attendings. The event would take place on September 13, 2022.
City Day
City Day began in 2010 as an effort to provide residents with the opportunity to informally discuss projects,
issues, or concerns with the City Council and staff, increase citizen involvement and public participation,
and build community. The event allows the city to display equipment and vehicles, showcase parks and
recreation activities, discuss development issues, and highlight public safety programs. In the past, City Day
has been held in conjunction with West Metro Fire‐Rescue District’s open house.
The last City Day took place on October 9, 2022, after being delayed since 2017 due to construction that was
taking place for the new City Hall and Aquatic Park and the COVID‐19 pandemic. The event has been held
in conjunction with the fire station open house. There was very low attendance at the last City Day. The
management team recently discussed whether the benefit is worth the costs associated with equipment and
vehicle set up and staff overtime. A google survey was placed on social media for feedback regarding City
Day, and the responses varied (see attachment). The management team discussed the advantages of ongoing
outreach versus a one‐day event and different ways to incorporate aspects of City Day into other events (see
attachment). Please note that communication with the community has been expanded by increasing the
InTouch newsletter publication from four to six editions per year. Another community outreach that began
last year is “Food Truck Friday” held at the city hall parking lot in the summer. The police department’s
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.4
Request for Action, Page 2
community relations officer staffs a table at the event that promotes approachability/accessibility. Other
departments also periodically share information at Food Truck Friday (ie parks and recreation programs).
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council schedule the Commissioner Appreciation Event/Bus Tour on September
13, 2022. Also, staff recommends discontinuing the traditional City Day event; however, if Council desires to
continue City Day, staff will begin preparations.
Funding
Funds were allocated in the 2022 budget for both events.
Attachment:
City Day Recommendations and Community Feedback
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City Day Discussion
Staff recommends Council consider the following when discussing City Day 2022.
The primary purpose of the event is to build meaningful connections between city
staff/departments, City Council and the community.
City Day planning, setup and event involves hours of work from multiple members of every city
department.
In 2022, attendance was considerably lower than past City Day events, with the WMFRD open
house having the biggest draw.
Recommendations for Consideration for City Day 2022
Incorporate aspects of City Day into other existing events.
Leverage existing events/activities to build meaningful connections with the community.
Examples may include city department tables at Food Truck Fridays, the farmers market, etc.
Members of city departments attending National Night Out parties to introduce themselves,
answer questions, gather feedback.
Host an evening food truck event in the fall featuring city departments, public works and
police vehicles.
Feature a “stuff the squad” for donations. Potentially focus on kid‐friendly snack/easy prep food
donations. Depending on the timing, could also collect school supplies.
Note: Staff has not included food trucks in previous City Day planning so as not to detract from
the WMFRD waffle breakfast fundraiser.
Keep City Day’s standard format with modifications based on learnings/community
feedback from the 2022 event.
Simplify the scope of the event. Potentially reduce/eliminate booths for non‐city groups.
Change the layout – booths/exhibitions on the street closer to the fire department, with vehicles
on display in the east end of the city hall parking lot.
Incorporate more activities – face painting, balloon animals, bounce house, music, etc. This
would necessitate an increase in the budget for the event.
Incorporate a community conversation/QA session with City Council, department heads
Change the weekend so it does not coincide with the Hennepin Recycling Group Special Material
Drop‐off Day.
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Community Feedback: City Day Survey
Family‐friendly. Enough variety and things were spaced out but walkable. Loved the fire hose
demo/try it
We loved it last year! Hope you do another!
There were a lot of fun and interesting things for kids and adults!
Small, but fun!
Kids loves spraying the fire hose and fire extinguisher
Enjoyed the pancake breakfast and the fire hose demo/try it
Great to get the kids out, learn about fire house
We had our grandkids for the day, and it was fun for them.
Loved the pancake breakfast and seeing the fire trucks, service vehicles, etc. with our daughter
Add more kids’ events ‐ chalk mural? Naming a city vehicle contest, police dog show, bouncy
house, or rides in a vehicle‐ maybe rides up the fire ladder? Live music, face painting HS hobos
students running carnival games for kids (or another org?)
Food trucks.
Something exciting a forum of city council people to talk to about projects
Hopkins and Minnetonka both have excellent city days and have for years. Check out their
programs (staff note: these are city festivals, not a format like New Hope’s)
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Request for Action
June 20, 2022
Approved by: Tim W. Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: HR & Admin Services
By: Rich Johnson, Director
Agenda Title
Resolution calling for a closed meeting of the New Hope City Council authorized by Minn. Stat §13D.03 to
discuss and consider labor negotiations strategy
Requested Action
Staff requests the opportunity to discuss labor negotiations strategy with the City Council. The city has
collective bargaining agreements with each of the following: police officers (LELS #77), police supervisors
(LELS #273), and the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local #49). Each of these agreements expire
December 31, 2022. Staff has held meetings with each of these groups to negotiate successor agreements.
Council recently approved an agreement with Local #49 for 2023 – 2025 and staff would like to provide an
update regarding negotiations between the city and LELS #77 and LELS #273 to the City Council.
Policy/Past Practice
As per Minnesota State Statute 13D.03 Subd. 1(b), the city is authorized to hold a closed meeting to consider
labor negotiation strategies or developments or discuss and review labor negotiation proposals conducted
pursuant to the Public Employment Labor Relations Act set out in Minnesota State Statutes 179A.01 through
179A.25. It is staff’s intention to share information with Council as well as request their input which will be
helpful in upcoming negotiations. Please remember that this is confidential information and not for public
disclosure.
Attachment
Resolution
Agenda Section
Work Session
Item Number
11.5
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2022‐
Resolution calling for a closed meeting of the New Hope City Council authorized
by Minn. Stat §13D.03 to discuss and consider labor negotiations strategy
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat § 1313.03 Subd. 1(b) authorizes and permits the New Hope City Council, by a majority
vote taken in a public meeting, to hold a closed meeting to consider labor negotiation strategies or
developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals conducted pursuant to the
Public Employment Labor Relations Act set out in Minn. Stat §§ 1.79A.01 through 179A.25, and
WHEREAS, the city of New Hope is currently in the process of developing new labor strategies and reviewing
its current labor strategies and policies to negotiate new labor contracts with the following city
employee groups:
1. LELS #77 ‐ Police Officers
2. LELS #273 ‐ Police Supervisors
WHEREAS, a closed meeting of the New Hope City Council is necessary to consider new labor strategies or
developments and to consider, discuss and review existing labor contracts and new labor contract
proposals from the city employee groups referenced above, and
WHEREAS, a closed meeting is also necessary in that public disclosure of the information to be discussed at the
closed meeting would damage the cityʹs position in the labor negotiation process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the city of New Hope as follows:
1. That a closed meeting of the New Hope City Council shall be held on June 20, 2022, during an adjournment
of the regularly scheduled work session of the New Hope City Council, in the Northwood conference room.
2. That the purpose of the meeting shall be the discussion of labor contract negotiations for employment
contracts for 2023 and beyond.
3. That said meeting shall not be open to the public.
4. That the New Hope City Clerk is hereby directed to tape record the meeting at the cityʹs expense and
preserve the tape recording for a minimum period of three (3) years. Further, the City Clerk shall make the
tape recording available to the public after all labor contracts are signed by the city.
5. That the New Hope City Clerk shall prepare a written roll of the City Council members and all other persons
present at the closed meeting and make said roll available for public inspection upon adjournment of the
closed meeting.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 20th day of June, 2022.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk