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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes September 28, 2020
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:
Absent:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Cedrick Frazier, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Tim Fournier, Director of Police
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development
Aaron Thelen, Recreation Supervisor
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENT Council Member Elder announced that as of 7 p.m. the 9‐1‐1 system is down
nation‐wide. He directed persons to call 952‐258‐5321 for emergencies for
Hennepin County dispatch.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member
Frazier, to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 14, 2020. Voted in
favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Frazier, Hoffe; and the following voted against the
same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: London. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.
PRESENTATIONS
P&R AWARDS OF
EXCELLENCE
Presentation of two Awards of Excellence from Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association.
Ms. Alyssa Fram, MRPA Awards Committee, was recognized. She provided
background of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association and commended
the city on receiving two awards of excellence – one for the New Year’s Eve movie
at the ice arena and the second award for the Urban Orchard at Little Acre Park.
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Mr. Aaron Thelen, recreation supervisor, was recognized. He described both
events and thanked Ms. Fram for the recognition and awards to the city.
Mayor Hemken congratulated Mr. Thelen for the two new successful initiatives.
Council Member Elder commended Director Rader and her staff. He noted
members of the community enjoy the various recreation amenities.
RAVE! AWARDS Mr. Jeff Alger, community development specialist, provided background of the
RAVE! Residential property recognition program that was developed in 2006. He
stated due to the pandemic, the award winners were not invited to the council
meeting. He stated the awards will be delivered to their homes. Mr. Alger also
thanked the panel of judges.
Mr. Alger recognized the following award winners for each category and
illustrated the properties:
Environmentally Sensitive Design ‐ Deb O’Davis, 6000 Xylon Avenue North
Neighborhood Inspiration ‐ Broadway Village Apartment tenants Ruth
Schueneman, Lanna Holmes, and Kathy Pierce
Outstanding Curb Appeal – Julie Weiser and Tom Peterson, 3507 Aquila
Avenue North
Outstanding Landscaping – Jon Tate and AJ Gerst, 8301 46th Avenue North
Outstanding Interior Remodel – Felicia Johnson and Preston Ghizoni, 3657
Maryland Avenue North
Council congratulated the award winners and thanked all nominees for their
participation.
ROTATING VOTES
Please note that votes taken on each agenda item are called by the secretary on a
rotating basis; however, the written minutes always list the mayor’s name first
followed by the council members’ in alphabetical order.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Hemken introduced the consent items as listed for consideration and stated
that all items will be enacted by one motion unless requested that an item be
removed for discussion. Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through September 28, 2020.
RESOLUTION 2020‐90
Item 6.4
Resolution approving change order to AEM Financial Services contract for
COVID‐19 pandemic FEMA/CARES funding consultation, reporting and grant
administration.
RESOLUTION 2020‐91
Item 6.5
Resolution approving contract with Brycer, LLC regarding monitoring of reduced
pressure zone devices.
MOTION
Item 6.6
Motion waiving permit fees for temporary signs for Armstrong Cooper Youth
Hockey Association registration.
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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.
FAREWELL TO CHIEF
FOURNIER
The City Council thanked Police Chief Tim Fournier for his years of service to the
city in the public safety sector and for his leadership. They wished him well in his
future endeavors. Mr. Fournier stated it has been an honor to serve the city. He
spoke fondly of his career and department “family”.
2021 FEASIBILITY
REPORT
(IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1054)
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution accepting feasibility
report on 2021 infrastructure improvements project and calling for a public hearing
to consider ordering project (Improvement Project no. 1054).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, described the proposed 2021 infrastructure
improvement project including streets on the east side of the city near Lions Park
neighborhood. He reviewed the project components, pavement management
philosophy, and water main break history. He stated two alternates are included
in the project (costs for sliplining the storm sewer pipe and costs for open‐cut
replacement of the storm sewer pipe).
Mr. Boyum reviewed cost estimates and funding sources including two tax‐
exempt properties that will receive special assessments. He stated if Council
accepts the report the next step is preparation of plans and specifications. He
indicated the project would be undertaken in 2021 with final completion by
summer of 2022.
RESOLUTION 2020‐92
Item 8.1
Council Member Frazier introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT ON 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDERING PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1054)).” 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, Frazier, Hoffe; and the following
voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: London; whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the mayor which was
attested to by the city clerk.
EXCHANGE OF
COMMUNICATION
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication
between members of the City Council.
Mayor Hemken reported on upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Frazier, 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 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie Leone, City Clerk