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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes July 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
Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Rich Johnson, Director of HR/Admin. Services
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, seconded by Council Member
Hoffe, to approve the work session meeting minutes of June 20, 2022, executive
session meeting minutes of June 20, 2022, and the regular meeting minutes of
June 27, 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.
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. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, reviewed the consent
items. Director Rader responded to questions from Council regarding Item 6.9.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through July 25, 2022.
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MOTION
Item 6.4
Motion to accept a $1,260 donation for the golf course.
RESOLUTION 2022‐83
Item 6.5
Resolution approving the Master Partnership Contract between the Minnesota
Department of Transportation and the City of New Hope.
RESOLUTION 2022‐84
Item 6.6
Resolution approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers agreements with the city of
New Hope on behalf of its city attorney and police department.
RESOLUTION 2022‐85
Item 6.7
Resolution approving final payment of $18,987.50 to Northwest Asphalt for the
Meadow Lake/Golf Course Culvert Replacement Project (Improvement Project
No. 1037).
RESOLUTION 2022‐86
Item 6.8
Resolution approving final payment of $6,057.81 to Met‐Con Construction, Inc. for
the Mechanic’s Bay Vehicle Lift Replacement Project (Improvement Project No.
1071).
RESOLUTION 2022‐87
Item 6.9
Resolution approving the Sandburg Middle School Facility Use Agreement.
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.
RENTAL LICENSE
3957 WISCONSIN AVE
Item 7.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Civil hearing regarding
revoking rental property registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue, relating
to three disorderly behavior violations.
Mr. Jeff Sargent, director of community development, explained that three
disorderly behavior violations have occurred at the property within a 12‐month
period. He stated Council is conducting a hearing and will decide to take any of
the following actions against the property owner relating to the rental property
registration permit: 1) impose a fine; 2) revoke the permit; 3) suspend the permit
for a specific period of time; or 4) take no action. He stated at this time staff is
recommending revoking the rental registration license due to inadequate
management of the property and its tenants. The entity would not be allowed to
reapply for a rental license at this address for one year.
Mr. Sargent explained that the Disorderly Behavior at Registered Rental Dwelling
Units ordinance was adopted in 2006 to assure that rental housing in the city is
decent, safe and sanitary and is so operated and maintained as not to become a
nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and
deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestment in the community.
He stated as outlined in the ordinance, the property owner is given the opportunity
to be heard at a public meeting. The property owner may be represented by
counsel and the city official may be represented by the city attorney. The Council
shall hear all relevant evidence and arguments and shall review all testimony,
documents, and other evidence submitted. Following the hearing, the Council
shall make findings based on the evidence and shall make a decision on the
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recommendation to fine, revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a registration permit
based on the findings. He stated a written decision will be issued to the property
owner within 30 days of the hearing. He stated the city attorney will preside over
the hearing.
Ms. Stacy Woods, city attorney, accepted testimony relative to the three disorderly
behavior slips issued on June 12, 2022; June 20, 2022; and June 30, 2022. She
presented Exhibits A‐G.
Testimony was accepted by Officer William Leon Aguilar, Officer Joshua Arthur,
Sergeant Pete Stanley, Chief Tim Hoyt, and resident Josie Swanson.
The property owner, Mr. Sekou AM Dukuly, and the on‐site property manager,
Sheikh K. Dukuly II, also provided testimony.
Ms. Woods thanked the individuals for their testimonies. She stated the City
Council will issue a verbal decision at this time, and the decision will be provided
in writing to the property owner within 30 days.
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.
Discussion ensued between the members of the Council regarding the disorderly
behavior citations. It was determined that the property owner had violated Section
3‐31(i) of the City Code by allowing tenants of the property to engage in three or
more acts of disorderly behavior at the property within a 12‐month period.
MOTION
Item 7.1
Motion was made by London, seconded by Council Member Elder, to revoke the
rental property registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue. Voted in favor
thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted against
the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
LABOR AGREEMENT
LELS 2023‐2025
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution ratifying the 2023‐
2025 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #273.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, stated information regarding the three‐year
agreement was reviewed with Council at a closed session on June 27. He stated the
agreement calls for a 3% market increase and 3% across the board wage increases
effective January 2, 2023, a 3% wage increase effective January 1, 2024, and a 3%
wage increase effective January 12, 2025. The contract also includes an increase in
shift differential pay from $.60 to $.75 per hour for sergeants between 7 pm and 7
am and when their schedule is changed at the city’s request. He stated the costs
are included in the 2023 proposed budget, and Director Johnson is available to
answer any questions.
Council Member London inquired of the total cost to the city so that Council can
understand the total impact. Council Member Isenberg mentioned when several
options are under negotiation it would be helpful to understand cost implications
of each.
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Mr. Rich Johnson, director of HR/admin. services, stated he can provide the
budgetary impact of the labor agreement for 2023 to Council by email. He noted
the personnel cost difference between the 2022 to 2023 budgets also include step
increases.
Mayor Hemken thanked staff for negotiating a three‐year contract.
RESOLUTION 2022‐88
Item 10.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE 2023‐2025 LABOR AGREEMENT
WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL #273.” 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 Member Elder announced that the New Hope Community Farmers
Market may move to the Hy‐Vee Parking lot.
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to appoint Don Collier to the Planning Commission for a three‐year
term. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
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 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk