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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes January 24, 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
Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Dan Boyum, City Engineer
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, seconded by Council Member
London, to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 10, 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
BLUE SANTA
DONATIONS
Item 5.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Motion accepting donations
received for Blue Santa.
Chief Tim Hoyt asked Council to acknowledge the generous donations for the Blue
Santa program, the Isenberg Toy Fest, the Teddy Bear Toss, and the Tri‐City Santa
Parade. He stated the New Hope Police Department hosted Blue Santa (formerly
Shop with a Cop) on December 15, 2021, which included 21 children from nine
families. He stated the event was possible by $3,500 in cash and gift card donations
from the New Hope Crime Prevention Fund and the Isenberg Toy Fest.
Chief Hoyt also recognized Liz Booth for her contributions of time and energy in
the planning of the Tri‐City Santa Parade on December 18. He also recognized the
Armstrong/Cooper Hockey Team for the Teddy Bear Toss at the game on
December 22. He stated after the first goal fans threw donated teddy bears onto
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the ice. The teddy bears were donated between the police departments of New
Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley for children in need.
Council joined Chief Hoyt in thanking everyone for their generosity.
MOTION
Item 5.1
Motion was made by London, seconded by Council Member Elder, accepting
donations received for Blue Santa. Voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe,
Isenberg, London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained:
None; Absent: None. Motion carried.
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 January 24, 2022.
RESOLUTION 2022‐11
Item 6.4
Resolution re‐appointing Bill Wills as New Hope’s representative and Bob Grant
as New Hope’s alternate representative to the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission.
RESOLUTION 2022‐12
Item 6.5
Resolution appointing Jere Gwin‐Lenth as New Hope’s representative and re‐
appointing Pat Crough as alternate representative on the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission.
RESOLUTION 2022‐13
Item 6.6
Resolution accepting and verifying 2022 Pay Equity Implementation Report.
RESOLUTION 2022‐14
Item 6.7
Resolution approving final payment request to Jackson & Associates for the south
roof improvements at the New Hope Ice Arena (Improvement Project No. 1058).
RESOLUTION 2022‐15
Item 6.8
Resolution to waive municipal consent for the Trunk Highway (TH) 169
Interchange Reconstruction Improvements.
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.
2022
INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT NO. 1074)
Item 8.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 8.1, Resolution approving plans
and specifications and authorizing to advertise for bids for the proposed 2022
Infrastructure Improvements Project (Improvement Project No. 1074).
Mr. Dan Boyum, city engineer, explained the area of the proposed infrastructure
project is near Liberty Park. He stated the 2022 infrastructure improvements
include 1.26 miles of streets (.20 miles of reclaim and overlay and 1.06 miles of mill
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and overlay). A large share of utility work is associated with water main
improvements along Bass Lake Road and Independence Avenue where there have
been several water main breaks. He stated the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission will enter into a cost‐sharing arrangement with the city
up to a maximum of $50,000 for a storm water filtration system along 60th Avenue
near Liberty Park.
Mr. Boyum reviewed the pavement rating index for the proposed project and
explained the proposed improvements as well as required tree removal.
Mr. Boyum stated the estimated total project cost is $2,166,778. He noted the
change in design for additional catchbasin work is approximately $115,000 higher
than originally estimated. He reviewed the project schedule with bids to be
presented at the March 14 Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION 2022‐16
Item 8.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PROPOSED 2022
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1074).” 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; 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.
FUND TRANSFER
TEMPORARY
FINANCING FUND
TO PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITY FUND
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution approving
transfer from Temporary Financing Fund to Public Works Facility Fund.
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, explained the Council discussed this item at the
January 18 work session with representatives from Abdo and city staff. He stated
the action approves a transfer of $741,664 from the Temporary Financing Fund to
the Public Works Facility Fund. During review of the city’s long‐term financial
plan in November, Council expressed support of utilizing $1,641,664 of the CARES
Act funds to assist with construction improvements at the public works facility. To
date only $900,000 has been transferred, and staff recommends transferring the
remaining $741,664 into the central garage public works facility fund. The total
transfer amount reflected in the long‐term plan is $2,041,664 which includes
$400,000 of unspent bond proceeds and the $1,641,664 CARES Act funds.
Mayor Hemken asked whether the transfer is an acceptable use of the CARES Act
funds. Mr. McDonald responded affirmatively.
RESOLUTION 2022‐17
Item 10.1
Council Member Hoffe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER FROM TEMPORARY
FINANCING FUND TO PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY FUND.” 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;
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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.
INTERFUND LOAN
(IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1058 &
1079)
Item 10.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.2, Resolution approving
interfund loan in the amount of $650,000 from the temporary financing fund to the
Ice Arena Fund for 2021 South Rink Roof and Skylight Improvements
(Improvement Project No. 1058) and the 2022 North Rink Dasher Board and Glass
Replacement (Improvement Project No. 1079).
Mr. Kirk McDonald, city manager, explained this item approves an interfund loan
of $650,000 from the temporary financing fund to the Ice Arena Fund to finance
several large scale improvement projects for the arena that have been identified in
the CIP. Staff has discussed the proposed plan during recent budget and CIP
meetings. The interfund loan was included in the 2021 long‐term financial plan
that was reviewed with Council at the November 2021 work session. The loan will
be repaid over a 15‐year period and will finance improvements to the south roof
and skylight replacement and the north rink dasher board and glass replacement
project. This loan does not include the glass/dasher boards/floor re‐cement at the
south rink which will be completed in 2023, as a separate transfer resolution will
be presented when that project is completed.
RESOLUTION 2022‐18
Item 10.2
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERFUND LOAN IN THE
AMOUNT OF $650,000 FROM THE TEMPORARY FINANCING FUND TO
THE ICE ARENA FUND FOR 2021 SOUTH RINK ROOF AND SKYLIGHT
IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1058) AND THE 2022
NORTH RINK DASHER BOARD AND GLASS REPLACEMENT
(IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1079).” 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.
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 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 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk