08 14 23 City Council MinutesNew Hope City Council August 14, 2023
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes August 14, 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 pro tem Isenberg 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:
Michael Isenberg, Mayor Pro tem
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator
Tony Portesan, Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Mark Severson, Recreation Facilities Manager
Vicki Thompson, Administrative Specialist
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoyt,
to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 24, 2023. Voted in favor thereof:
Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following voted against the same: None;
Abstained: None; Absent: Hemken. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present desirous of addressing the council.
CHIEF’S
COMMENDATION
Item 5.1
Mayor Pro tem Isenberg introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Recognition of New
Hope Pool employees with Police Chief’s Commendation.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, police chief, presented police chief’s commendations to employees
of the aquatic facility who were involved with life‐saving measures on June 28,
2023. He acknowledged Laura Wiseman, Jack Neff, Cassie Baker, and Justin
Rowles.
Council commended the employees and acknowledged their heroic teamwork.
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 Pro tem Isenberg 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, director of police, reviewed the
consent items.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Item 6.1
Approval of business licenses.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through August 14, 2023.
RESOLUTION 2023‐89
Item 6.4
Resolution approving a School Resource Officer Agreement with Independent
School District 281.
RESOLUTION 2023‐90
Item 6.5
Resolution approving the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF)
Cooperative Agreement and Amendments 1 and 2.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
DILIP LLC. DBA
WINNETKA LIQUOR
OFF‐SALE LICENSE
Item 7.1
Mayor Pro tem Isenberg introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Motion approving an
off‐sale liquor license to Dilip LLC dba Winnetka Liquor, 3544 Winnetka Avenue
North.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, director of police, stated the public hearing is being held to consider
granting an off‐sale intoxicating liquor license to the new owner of Winnetka
Liquor at 3544 Winnetka Avenue North. He stated the required background
investigation was conducted and there is nothing detrimental to report. The
applicant understands the city’s ordinance relative to compliance checks. The 2023
license fee was pro‐rated as allowed by city ordinance. He stated Mr. Dilip Sunar,
the new owner, is in attendance if Council has questions.
Council Member London inquired of Mr. Sunar’s experience.
Mr. Dilip Sunar was recognized. He stated he has experience managing liquor
stores and most recently has assisted his brother at Viking Liquor.
Council welcomed Mr. Sunar to the city.
There was no one in the audience desirous of addressing the Council for the open
forum.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
London, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Elder, seconded by Council Member Hoffe, approving a off‐
sale liquor license to Dilip LLC dba Winnetka Liquor, 3544 Winnetka Avenue
North. Voted in favor thereof: Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the following
voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: Hemken. Motion carried.
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PROHIBITING
CANNABIS USE ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Item 10.1
Mayor Pro tem Isenberg introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Ordinance 23‐04, An
ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the New Hope City Code by adding Section 11‐
15 prohibiting cannabis use on public property.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, director of police, explained the usage and possession of cannabis
became legal on August 1, 2023. He stated the proposed ordinance will prohibit
cannabis use on public properties. He read the ordinance that was drafted by the
city attorney.
Director Hoyt responded to questions from Council. He stated it is illegal to
operate a motor vehicle while impaired. It is also illegal to consume marijuana
while driving a motor vehicle. He stated persons are not allowed to smoke
marijuana on property that is owned and controlled by the city. He pointed out
the police department intends to educate the community.
Council Member London emphasized the need for a safe environment for all.
Council Member Elder thanked the city attorney for being proactive in drafting the
ordinance.
ORDINANCE 23‐04
Item 10.1
Council Member Elder introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption: “ORDINANCE 23‐04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11
OF THE NEW HOPE CITY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11‐15 PROHIBITING
CANNABIS USE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.” The motion for the adoption of the
foregoing ordinance was seconded by Council Member London, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg,
London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None;
Absent: Hemken; 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 Pro tem Isenberg introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of
communication between members of the City Council.
Council Member Elder thanked the Lions Club for the successful corn feed held on
August 9, 2023.
Mayor pro tem Isenberg reported on upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
London, 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 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk