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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes January 9, 2023
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
Rich Johnson, Director of HR/Admin. Services
Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
OATH OF OFFICE
Item 2.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 2.1, Oath of Office for Council
Member John Elder and Council Member Jonathan London.
City Clerk Leone administered the oath of office for Council Member John Elder
and Council Member Jonathan London.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe,
to approve the work session meeting minutes of November 21, 2022, regular
meeting minutes of November 28, 2022, special council meeting minutes of
December 5, 2022, regular meeting minutes of December 12, 2022, and work
session meeting minutes of December 19, 2022. All present voted in favor.
Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Ms. Claudia Fuglie, Robbinsdale resident, spoke regarding comments made at a
prior council meeting, the KSTP news story regarding revocation of a group home
license, and the need for society to be respectful of persons with disabilities.
Mayor Hemken thanked Ms. Fuglie for addressing the Council. Mayor Hemken
read the city’s official statement regarding group home rental licenses.
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.
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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 January 9, 2023.
RESOLUTION 2023‐01
Item 6.4
Resolution appointing city attorney.
RESOLUTION 2023‐02
Item 6.5
Resolution appointing Dan Boyum of Stantec Consulting Services Inc. as city
engineer for sewer, water, street, and storm sewer projects and general work.
RESOLUTION 2023‐03
Item 6.6
Resolution appointing New Hope – Golden Valley Sun Post as official newspaper
for city of New Hope.
RESOLUTION 2023‐04
Item 6.7
Resolution designating Wells Fargo as depository for payroll account and general
or special funds of the city of New Hope.
RESOLUTION 2023‐05
Item 6.8
Resolution designating depositories for funds of the city of New Hope relative to
investments.
RESOLUTION 2023‐06
Item 6.9
Resolution delegating authority to the city manager to pay claims prior to city
council approval and make electronic transfers for the payment of claims for 2023.
RESOLUTION 2023‐07
Item 6.10
Resolution appointing city manager as director to the HRG Board.
WEED INSPECTOR
Item 6.11
Appointment of assistant weed inspector for 2023.
BOARD OF APPEAL
Item 6.12
Approval of April 13, 2023, as date for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Meeting.
RESOLUTION 2023‐08
Item 6.13
Resolution Adopting the Revised City of New Hope Section 125 Plan.
Council Member London inquired regarding administration of the program.
Mr. Rich Johnson, director of HR/administrative services, reported the plan is
managed for the city by Alerus Financial, N.A.
RESOLUTION 2023‐09
Item 6.14
Resolution approving the State of Minnesota Agency Agreement between the
Department of Transportation and the city of New Hope for acceptance of federal
aid funds for transportation related project.
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.
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MAYOR PRO TEM
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Resolution appointing a
council member as mayor pro tem for 2023.
Mayor Hemken noted the mayor pro tem position is rotated based on seniority.
Council unanimously supported the nomination of Council Member Michael
Isenberg as mayor pro tem for 2023.
RESOLUTION 2023‐10
Item 10.1
Council Member London introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: “RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNCIL MEMBER AS MAYOR
PRO TEM FOR 2023.” 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.
RESIDENTIAL
REFUSE HAULERS
Item 10.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.2, Ordinance No. 23‐01, An
ordinance amending section 8‐14 of the New Hope City Code related to Residential
Garbage and Refuse Collectors Licensing Regulations, Terms and Conditions.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, explained the ordinance amendment will limit
the number of residential garbage haulers to five. He stated during the business
license renewal process, Republic informed the city of its acquisition of Randy’s
Sanitation. He noted in 2018 Council directed staff to reduce the number of
residential garbage hauler licenses through attrition.
ORDINANCE 23‐01
Item 10.2
Council Member London introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption: “ORDINANCE NO. 23‐01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
8‐14 OF THE NEW HOPE CITY CODE RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL
GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTORS LICENSING REGULATIONS,
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.” The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
ordinance 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 ordinance 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 7:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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