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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes August 23, 2021
Regular Meeting City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in regular session pursuant to due call and notice
thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The City Council and all present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Staff present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Jeff Alger, Community Development Specialist
Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator
Sarah Larson, WMFRD Fire Chief
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Hoffe, seconded by Council Member Elder,
to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 9, 2021. 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
Mr. Ron Stoffel, 8004 55th Lane North, indicated he is awaiting communication
from city staff regarding the berm near the Parkview development. City Manager
McDonald advised that he will follow up with staff and Mr. Stoffel.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 5.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Presentation of the 2021 RAVE!
Awards.
Mr. Jeff Alger, community development specialist, described the RAVE! Award
program, which originated in 2006 to promote well‐maintained and improved
residential properties. He stated the award recognizes residential property owners
who have accomplished outstanding property maintenance and improvements.
Mr. Alger stated categories were created as guidelines and were intended to be
flexible to accommodate the types of nominations received. He stated the award
categories include:
General property maintenance and improvements
Remodel, renovation, or addition
Landscaping
Gardens
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Environmentally sensitive improvements (e.g., use of rain gardens, green
techniques, and storm water management strategies)
Mr. Alger reported there were 12 properties nominated for awards. He stated a
panel of three judges toured the properties and selected award recipients. He
illustrated the properties recommended for awards:
Outstanding Curb Appeal: 8000 37th Avenue North – Joel and Karen Latterell
Environmentally Sensitive Design: 8300 40th Avenue North ‐ Brian and Sarah
Sobas; and 8308 40th Avenue North – Ginger Sisco
Outstanding Gardens: 4072 Gettysburg Avenue North – Barb Kuchenbecker
Outstanding Interior Remodel: 8508 50th Avenue North – Adam and Heather
Swierczek
Outstanding Landscaping Feature: 5785 Yukon Avenue North ‐ Raul and
Carolina Rojas
Outstanding Property Maintenance: 5837 Meadow Lake Road North – Richard
and Jean Ann Buller
Mr. Alger stated in addition to the engraved stone for display in the yard, the
award recipients will have their names and addresses displayed at city hall, and
recognition articles and photographs will be included in city publications.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Hemken presented the residents with their
awards. Council congratulated the residents and conveyed their gratitude to
Donna Meyer, Bill Wills, and Rick Riley for volunteering their time to serve as the
judging panel.
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 August 23, 2021.
RESOLUTION 2021‐81
Item 6.4
Resolution approving final payment request to Corporate Mechanical for the
desiccant dehumidifier replacement at the New Hope Ice Arena (Improvement
Project No. 1057).
MOTION
Item 6.5
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on October 8‐10, 2021, for
Church of St. Joseph, 8701 36th Avenue North.
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.
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WMFRD 2022
BUDGET
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution approving West
Metro Fire‐Rescue District 2022 Budget.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, stated West Metro’s 2022 budget is $2,782,100 and
New Hope’s share is $1,418,222 (an increase of $65,859 over last year for salaries,
PERA, health insurance, workers comp insurance, communications and
equipment and vehicle repairs). He stated the budget was reviewed with Council
at its August 16 work session. He stated the Fire Board approved the budget at
their July 14 board meeting, and the Crystal City Council approved it at their
August 17 Council Meeting. He stated Fire Chief Larson is available for any
questions.
RESOLUTION 2021‐82
Item 10.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING WEST METRO FIRE‐RESCUE
DISTRICT 2022 BUDGET.” 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.
CORONAVIRUS
LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUND
Item 10.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.2, Resolution to accept the
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue
Plan Act.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, stated the Council discussed the funding at its
August 16 work session. He explained the resolution accepts the Coronavirus
Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA). He stated the city received the first installment of the ARPA at the end of
July for $1,106,158.24; and the city will receive the second distribution in 2022 for
a similar amount for a total of $2,195,235. The city must establish options for the
use of the funding in accordance with Federal guidelines and formally accept the
funding. Staff is recommending that the funding be utilized to offset 2021 and 2022
infrastructure project costs.
RESOLUTION 2021‐83
Item 10.2
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT.” 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.
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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 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk