082222 City Council Meeting Packet
NEW HOPE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
August 22, 2022
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.
A 15‐minute maximum Open Forum is held at the beginning of each Council Meeting. At this time
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
to 3 minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on a particular item should raise their
hand and be recognized by the Mayor. Approach the podium and speak into the microphone by
first stating your name and address. Also, please record your name on the roster at the table near
the door so that your name will be spelled correctly in the minutes.
Individuals should not expect the Mayor or Council to respond to their comments tonight; Council
may refer the matter to staff for handling or for consideration at a future meeting. You are welcome
to contact the city clerk at 763‐531‐5117 after the council meeting.
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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 2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
Monday, August 22, 2022
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – August 22, 2022
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• Regular Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2022
• Canvas Board Minutes – August 10, 2022
4. OPEN FORUM
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Update by Hanna Zinn of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber
5.2 Presentation of the 2022 RAVE! Awards
6. CONSENT BUSINESS
6.2 Approval of financial claims through August 22, 2022
6.4 Motion approving temporary on-sale liquor license on September 17, 2022, for House of
Hope Lutheran Church at 4800 Boone Avenue North
6.5 Motion approving temporary on-sale liquor license on October 15-16, 2022, for Church
of St. Joseph at 8701 36th Avenue North
6.6 Motion approving temporary on-sale liquor license on October 12, 2022, for OMNI
Brewing Co. for event at TMS Johnson, 2908 Nevada Avenue North
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
9. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 Resolution approving West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2023 Budget
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: Tim W. Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Date: August 18, 2022
Subject: Agenda Items for Monday, August 22, 2022
Open Forum
Mr. Mohamed Garso, owner of Ilham Trading at 5017 Boone Avenue North, may address Council at
the Open Forum. He spoke to community development staff on August 15 and is interested in grant
opportunities for his business.
Item 5.1
Ms. Hanna Zinn, public policy manager of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, will provide a brief update to
Council on the chamber’s activities.
Item 5.2
This is the annual presentation of the RAVE! Awards. The RAVE! Award recognizes outstanding residential
property maintenance and improvements made by New Hope residential property owners. A judging panel
is used to select award recipients. The award recipients have been invited to attend the meeting for
recognition. Staff requests that Council thank the judges and all nominees for their time and effort.
Items 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3
Item 6.1 – there are no new business license requests.
Item 6.2 ‐ involves routine financial claims.
Item 6.3 – there are no new liability claims to report.
Item 6.4
House of Hope Lutheran Church at 4800 Boone Avenue North has requested a temporary liquor license for
beer sales at their Oktoberfest event on September 17. Identification will be checked to ensure there is no
underage sales. The applicant has requested the city waive the $50 application fee. If this item is
approved, the police department will conduct a compliance check during the event. City Clerk Leone
and I recommend approval.
Item 6.5
Church of St. Joseph at 8701 36th Avenue North has requested a temporary liquor license for their fall
festival on October 15‐16. The applicant has requested the city waive the $50 application fee. If this item
is approved, the police department will conduct a compliance check during the event. City Clerk Leone
and I recommend approval.
Item 6.6
This item approves a temporary on‐sale liquor license to OMNI Brewing Co. for a customer
appreciation event at TMS Johnson, 2908 Nevada Avenue North, on October 12, 2022. The
representative of TMS Johnson stated the event will involve food trucks and OMNI Brewing. There will
not be any live music and they expect less than 200 attendees. OMNI Brewing has submitted the
necessary application, fee and insurance information. If the license is granted, a compliance check will
be conducted by the police department. City Clerk Leone and I recommend approval.
Item 10.1
This item approves West Metro’s 2023 budget of $3,031,190 of which New Hope’s share is $1,551,817.
Chief Larson reviewed the budget with the Council at its August 15 work session. The budget increase
from last year is $249,090 and the increase to New Hope is $133,594. The cost of fire services is included
in the city’s general fund budget. The increases are for salaries, PERA, health insurance, workers comp
insurance, financial services and communications. The Fire Board unanimously recommended
approval of the budget at their July 13 board meeting. The joint powers agreement requires both cities
to approve West Metro’s budget by August 31. The Crystal City Council approved the budget at their
August 16 Council Meeting. 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.
New Hope City Council August 8, 2022
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes August 8, 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
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member London, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 25, 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.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through August 8, 2022.
RESOLUTION 2022‐89
Item 6.4
Resolution approving final pay request to Sunram Construction, Inc. for
playground improvement site work at Jaycee Park (Improvement Project No.
1026).
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RESOLUTION 2022‐90
Item 6.5
Resolution approving final payment to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of
$38,400 for the 2020 Infrastructure Improvement Project (Improvement Project No.
1034).
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.
AWARD CONTRACT
2022‐2023 SANITARY
SEWER LINING
PROJECT 1086
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution awarding contract
to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC in the amount of $513,411.60 for the 2022‐
2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (Improvement Project No. 1086).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, stated bids were opened on July 28 for the 2022 and
2023 sanitary sewer lining project. The sewer lining work of two years was
combined into one project to achieve favorable bids. Three bids were received, and
the low bid was submitted by Insituform Technologies for $434,078.20 (base bid)
plus five alternates for a total of $513,411. He stated the alternates were included
for budgetary reasons to permit using the entire 2022 and 2023 capital
improvement program funds of $350,000 per year. He stated the 2022 sanitary
sewer lining will occur within the area evaluated as part of the flow monitoring
program completed in 2019. Sanitary pipe will also be lined adjacent to the
proposed noise wall along TH 169 from Independence to 62nd Avenue North. The
2023 sanitary sewer lining will finish one remaining street in the 2022
improvement area and include the northeast corner of the city.
Mr. Boyum stated the city has utilized the services of Insituform Technologies
USA, LLC in the past with good results. He stated the work will occur during the
winters of 2022 and 2023.
Mr. Boyum responded to questions from Council regarding metering devices used
to measure reduction of inflow and infiltration.
Council Member London asked staff to provide an estimate of when the re‐lining
will be completed for the city’s entire sanitary sewer system.
RESOLUTION 2022‐91
Item 8.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO INSITUFORM
TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $513,411.60 FOR THE 2022‐
2023 SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1086).” 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.
2023
INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.2, Resolution authorizing the
preparation of a feasibility report for construction of the 2023 Infrastructure
Improvement project (Improvement Project No. 1090).
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(IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1090)
Item 8.2
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, illustrated proposed locations for street and utility
improvements as identified in the city’s pavement management plan near the east
side of Northwood Park covering 4.78 miles. He explained the feasibility report
will outline the proposed improvements and identify all tax‐exempt properties in
the project area and approximate assessment costs. He showed maps of water main
break history and the Pavement Rating Index (PRI) of street conditions in 2021.
Mr. Boyum explained the cost estimate is $5,070,000, and the street infrastructure
fund will be the major funding source. He also reviewed the proposed project
schedule.
Council Member London noted since inception of the pavement management plan
staff has done a good job maintaining the streets and delayed street work when
possible. He acknowledged there are cost efficiencies when replacing large areas
of pavement but encouraged staff to continually evaluate road conditions and only
recommend street work where it is warranted.
Council Member Isenberg questioned the rating process. Mr. Boyum explained
that ground penetrating radar is used to rate street conditions. He noted more
information will be available after completion of the feasibility report.
RESOLUTION 2022‐92
Item 8.2
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1090).” 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.
3957 WISCONSIN
AVENUE NORTH
REVOCATION OF
RENTAL LICENSE
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution establishing
findings of fact and conclusions of law relating to revocation of rental property
registration permit for Berkeley Heights Homes LLC for violation of rental
property registration permit requirements for having a third instance of disorderly
behavior at the property located at 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, explained a public hearing to consider the
revocation of the rental property registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue
North was held at the July 25, 2022, City Council Meeting. Disorderly behavior
slips were issued to residents at the property on June 12, 2022, June 20, 2022, and
June 30, 2022. At the July 25, 2022, City Council Meeting, the City Council heard
relevant evidence and arguments and reviewed all testimony, documents, and
other evidence submitted related to issuance of the disorderly behavior slips. 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.
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Following the public hearing, staff was directed to prepare a resolution revoking
the rental registration permit for Berkeley Heights Homes LLC, as the owner of the
property at 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North and prohibiting the owner from re‐
applying for another rental registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North
or any other property in the city of New Hope for at least one year. The resolution
requires that tenants of 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North must vacate the property
within 45 days (September 22, 2022) and prohibits the property owner from having
an ownership interest in any other entity that attempts to apply for another rental
registration permit for 3957 Wisconsin Avenue North or any other property in the
city for at least one year.
Mr. Hoyt recommended the City Council adopt the resolution which was prepared
by the city attorney.
RESOLUTION 2022‐93
Item 10.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW RELATING TO REVOCATION OF RENTAL
PROPERTY REGISTRATION PERMIT FOR BERKELEY HEIGHTS HOMES
LLC FOR VIOLATION OF RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR HAVING A THIRD INSTANCE OF DISORDERLY
BEHAVIOR AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3957 WISCONSIN AVENUE
NORTH.” 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 Hoffe extended thanks to all the OBMT performers for this year’s
musical production.
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 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved City Council/ August 10, 2022
Canvassing Board Minutes City Hall, 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council of the City of New
Hope met as the Canvassing Board on August 10, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London
Staff Present: Leone
The City Clerk distributed the official results summary of the City Council
Election of August 9, 2022, and noted that voter turnout was 21.5%. The total
number of voters was 2,750 and the total voter registration count was 12,788
(including election day and absentee voter registration). The City Council
reviewed the results of the city council election:
Council Member (two seats)
John A. Elder
Jonathan D. London
Don Siler
Michael J. Daly II
Joseph W Theuri
1,392
1,111
582
520
204
RESOLUTION 22‐94
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION CERTIFYING RESULTS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL ELECTION OF AUGUST 9, 2022.” 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; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the mayor which was attested to by the city clerk.
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 Canvassing Board. All voted in favor. The Canvassing
Board adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk‐Treas.
Agenda Title
Update by Hanna Zinn of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber
Requested Action
Ms. Hanna Zinn, public policy manager of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, has requested the
opportunity to address the City Council.
Policy/Past Practice
Presentations are periodically provided by elected and appointed officials and various civic groups to update
the community on issues.
Background
The mission of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber engages with members to advocate for a positive business
environment, enhance economic prosperity and build partnerships that help to advance the region’s interests.
One of its goals is to serve as a policy advocate that supports the business community at City Hall, the
County Board, the State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Zinn will provide an update of the chamber’s activities. The city is a member and the membership fee
was $752 for May 2022 – April 2023.
Attachments
Membership information
Agenda Section
Presentations
Item Number
5.1
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: Community Development
By: Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist;
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Agenda Title
Presentation of the 2022 RAVE! Awards
Requested Action
Staff requests that the City Council recognize winners of the 2022 RAVE! Awards.
Policy/Past Practice
Since 2006, the RAVE! Awards have recognized the efforts of residential property owners who contribute time
and resources to maintaining or improving residential properties in the city.
Background
In an effort to acknowledge outstanding residential property maintenance and improvements completed by
New Hope residents, the RAVE! residential property recognition program was developed in 2006. The program
allows the City Council the opportunity to formally recognize and thank residents who have accomplished
outstanding property maintenance and improvements. It encourages other residents to rise to the level of
excellence achieved by recipients of the award and highlights methods that can be utilized to enhance and
improve properties within the city.
Award Categories
Award categories were created as guidelines and were intended to be flexible to accommodate several types of
nominations. As described in the program information, if multiple outstanding nominations are received, the
city may choose to present more than one award in any given category. The general award categories include:
Outstanding general property maintenance and improvements
Outstanding remodel, renovation, or addition
Outstanding landscaping
Outstanding gardens
Outstanding environmentally sensitive improvements (i.e., use of rain gardens, green building
techniques, and storm water management)
Nominations, Judging, and Winners
Nominations were accepted through July 22, 2022, and a total of 16 properties were nominated for awards.
On July 27, 2022, a volunteer panel of three judges toured the properties that were nominated and elected to
participate. The judges included 2021 RAVE! winner Barb Kuchenbecker and Human Rights Commission
members Rick Riley and Bill Wills. The judges were very impressed with all of the properties that were
nominated and had to make difficult decisions in determining this year’s winners. Those who were not
selected as winners were mailed a letter from Mayor Hemken thanking them for their dedication to property
maintenance and improvements.
Agenda Section
Presentations
Item Number
5.2
Request for Action, Page 2
The 2022 RAVE! Award winners include the following:
Outstanding Exterior Remodel & Landscaping
Allen Sommerfeld & Max Wojtanowicz
2833 Valle Vista
Outstanding Gardens
Missy & Tom Mound
3301 Hillsboro Avenue North
Outstanding Porch/Patio Addition
James & Cristy Siede
3825 Xylon Avenue North
Outstanding Landscaping Features
Regina Pandey
8117 39th Avenue North
Environmentally Sensitive Design
Sheila Coombs
5940 Decatur Avenue North
Recognition
Recipients of the awards will be recognized as follows:
Recipients’ names and addresses will be displayed at City Hall.
Recognition articles will be posted on the city’s website and included in city publications.
Recipients will receive an engraved rock commemorating the accomplishment.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council recognize winners of the 2022 RAVE! Awards. Staff requests that the
City Council thank the judges and all nominees for their time and effort.
Attachments
Photos of winning properties
2022 RAVE! Award Winner
“Outstanding Exterior
Remodel & Landscaping”
Allen Sommerfeld &
Max Wojtanowicz
2833 Valle Vista
“Outstanding Exterior Remodel & Landscaping” - 2833 Valle Vista
“Outstanding Exterior Remodel & Landscaping” - 2833 Valle Vista
“Outstanding Exterior Remodel & Landscaping” - 2833 Valle Vista
2022 RAVE! Award Winner
“Outstanding Gardens”
Missy & Tom Mound
3301 Hillsboro Avenue North
“Outstanding Gardens” - 3301 Hillsboro Avenue North
“Outstanding Gardens” - 3301 Hillsboro Avenue North
“Outstanding Gardens” - 3301 Hillsboro Avenue North
2022 RAVE! Award Winner
“Outstanding Porch/Patio
Addition”
James & Cristy Siede
3825 Xylon Avenue North
“Outstanding Porch/Patio Addition” - 3825 Xylon Avenue North
“Outstanding Porch/Patio Addition” - 3825 Xylon Avenue North
2022 RAVE! Award Winner
“Outstanding Landscaping
Features”
Regina Pandey
8117 39th Avenue North
“Outstanding Landscaping Features” - 8117 39th Avenue North
“Outstanding Landscaping Features” - 8117 39th Avenue North
2022 RAVE! Award Winner
“Environmentally Sensitive
Design”
Sheila Coombs
5940 Decatur Avenue North
“Environmentally Sensitive Design” - 5940 Decatur Avenue North
“Environmentally Sensitive Design” - 5940 Decatur Avenue North
2022 RAVE! Judges
Rick Riley
Barb Kuchenbecker
Bill Wills
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim W. Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Tim W. Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Agenda Title
Approval of claims through August 22, 2022
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
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk/Treasurer
Agenda Title
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on September 17, 2022, for House of Hope Lutheran Church
at 4800 Boone Avenue North
Requested Action
Staff requests the City Council authorization in accordance with city code 10‐9.
Background
House of Hope Lutheran Church desires to sell beer at its Oktoberfest event on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
The church meets the criteria of MS 340A.404 for a temporary license. The church has requested the city
waive the $50 application fee.
If the license is granted, a compliance check will be conducted by the police department on the day of the
event.
Attachment
Application
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.4
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk/Treasurer
Agenda Title
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on October 15‐16, 2022, for Church of St. Joseph, 8701 36th
Avenue North
Requested Action
Staff requests the City Council authorization in accordance with city code 10‐9.
Background
Church of St. Joseph desires to sell beer at its fall festival on October 15‐16, 2022. City code allows issuance of
a temporary liquor license to a church organization. All paperwork has been submitted to the city. The
church has requested the $50 application fee be waived.
If the license is granted, a compliance check will be conducted by the police department during the event.
Attachment
Application
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.5
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk/Treasurer
Agenda Title
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on October 12, 2022, for OMNI Brewing Co. for event at
TMS Johnson, 2908 Nevada Avenue North
Requested Action
Staff requests the City Council authorization in accordance with city code 10‐9.
Background
TMS Johnson has requested OMNI Brewing to serve beer at their customer appreciation event on
Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The brewery meets the criteria of MS 340A.404 for a temporary license. The
necessary $50 fee and paperwork have been submitted. A representative of TMS Johnson advised staff that
there will not be any live music and they expect less than 200 attendees.
If the license is granted, a compliance check will be conducted by the police department.
Attachment
Application
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Number
6.6
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Valerie Leone, City Clerk‐Treas.
Agenda Title
Resolution Approving West Metro Fire‐Rescue District 2023 Budget
Requested Action
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution approving the 2023 West Metro
Fire‐Rescue District budget. The budget was unanimously approved by the Fire Board at their July 13 board
meeting. The Council reviewed and discussed the budget at the August 15 work session with Chief Larson
and was supportive of the budget request. Council Member Elder serves as the New Hope Council
Representative on the board. Marc Berris serves on the Board as the New Hope citizen representative. The
city managers from both cities also serve on the Board.
Policy/Past Practice
West Metro Fire‐Rescue District was formed in 1998 as a joint powers agreement between the cities of New
Hope and Crystal. The agreement was updated and approved by both city councils in 2011, 2017 and July
2019. Article VIII of the agreement provides the budget timeline for the fire district budget request. It states
“by no later than August 31 each council shall notify the board and the other council of its acceptance of the
budget or its recommendations for changes to the budget.” The city manager from Crystal has indicated that
the Crystal City Council approved the budget at their August 16 council meeting.
2023 Budget
The proposed 2023 budget is attached and includes maintaining eight full‐time members serving as daytime
duty crew (also responsible for department operations including inspections, public education, community
outreach, finance/payroll, records management, IT, human resources, emergency management,
apparatus/equipment maintenance and training) and maintaining up to 66 paid on call firefighters (WMFRD
currently has 49 paid on call firefighters).
The total 2023 budget is $3,031,190, which is a $299,090 increase of 9% over the 2022 budget of $2,782,100.
The general operating budget increase is $299,090 offset by $50,000 (assigned in the general operating budget
for additional full‐time staff) for an increase of $249,090 over the 2022 budget. This results in an increase of
$133,594 for New Hope based on an additional staff person, salaries, PERA, health insurance, workers comp.
insurance, medical exams, financial services and communications. There is a $20,000 decrease to the special
pension fund contribution. The contributions to the budget from cities include a $103,600 lease payment for
the new aerial truck (tower) and $70,000 lease payment for the new engines.
The costs of the budget are split between the two cities based on a cost sharing formula that includes average
number of calls over a five‐year period, population, and taxable market value. Based on the 2023 preliminary
budget, New Hope’s increase is $133,594 or 9.4%. New Hope’s share of the total budget is $1,551,817 or
51.195%. Crystal’s share of the budget is $1,479,373 or 48.805%. Per the chart below, New Hope’s market
Agenda Section
Ordinances &
Resolutions
Item Number
10.1
Request for Action, Page 2
values increased more than the market values in Crystal between 2021 and 2022, and the average number of
calls for service were greater.
Market Values in Millions
2022 Budget 2023 Budget Change
New Hope 2,257 2,382 +125
Crystal 2,214 2,402 +188
Average Calls Over 5 Years
2022 Budget 2023 Budget Change
New Hope 965 1040 +75
Crystal 803 842 +39
As the Council is aware, the WMFRD budget is incorporated into the city’s general fund budget. Staff
believes this is a reasonable budget and recommends approval of the resolution approving the budget.
Attachments
Resolution
2023 West Metro Fire‐Rescue District Budget
City of New Hope
Resolution No. 2022 ‐
Resolution Approving West Metro Fire‐Rescue District’s 2023 Budget
WHEREAS, effective July 6, 1998, West Metro Fire‐District commenced fire protection services for the cities
of Crystal and New Hope; and
WHEREAS, funding for the West Metro Fire‐Rescue District will be provided as described in the updated
Joint Powers Agreement approved by the city of New Hope and the city of Crystal; and
WHEREAS, at the July 13, 2022 board meeting, the fire district board of directors unanimously
recommended approval of the 2023 budget in the amount of $3,031,190; and
WHEREAS, New Hope’s share of the 2023 budget is $1,551,817; and
WHEREAS, the updated Joint Powers Agreement states that no later than August 31, each Council shall
notify the board and other Council of its acceptance of the budget or its recommendations for
changes to the budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city of New Hope approves the 2023 budget for the West
Metro Fire‐Rescue District.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22nd day of August,
2022.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest: ________________________
City Clerk
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Request for Action
August 22, 2022
Approved by: Tim W. Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Originating Department: City Manager
By: Tim W. Hoyt, Acting City Manager
Agenda Title
Exchange of communication between members of the city council
Upcoming meetings and events:
Aug. 25 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Movie in the Park, “Remember the Titans” at New Hope
Performance Center
Aug. 27 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market
Sept. 3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market
Sept. 5 Labor Day Holiday, City Offices Closed
Sept. 6 No Planning Commission Meeting
7 p.m. – Human Rights Commission Meeting
Sept. 7 1:30 p.m. – Joint Water Commission Meeting
2 p.m. – Business Networking Group Meeting, hosted by Carol Schumacher of
Commercial Investors Group at 9220 Bass Lake Rd.
Sept. 8 12:30 p.m. – Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting
Sept. 10 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – New Hope Community Farmers Market
Sept. 12 7 p.m. – City Council Meeting
Agenda Section
Other Business
Item Number
12.1