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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes July 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
Reece Bertholf, City Manager
Tim Hoyt, Director of Police
Beth Kramer, Communications Coordinator
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the work session meeting minutes of June 20, 2023, the
executive session meeting minutes of June 20, 2023 and the regular meeting
minutes of June 26, 2023 . Voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg,
London; and the following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None;
Absent: None. Motion carried.
AGENDA ORDER
Mayor Hemken announced that the Open Forum would be held after Item 5.1.
PRESENTATION:
OATH OF OFFICE
Item 5.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 5.1, Oath of office for Sergeant
Miguel Robles, Police Officer Isaiah Gorman and Police Officer Matthias
Waldemar.
Police Chief Tim Hoyt shared the backgrounds of Sergeant Miguel Robles,
Police Officer Isaiah Gorman and Police Officer Matthias Waldemar and
City Clerk Valerie Leone administered the oath of office. Council extended their
congratulations and thanked the department, family members and law
enforcement personnel from neighboring police departments for attending the
ceremony in a show of support.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Hemken opened the floor for the Open Forum.
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Mr. Shawn Liu, Manager of Peace Properties, LLC, requested waiver of late fees
for rental property registrations. Mayor Hemken directed Mr. Liu to schedule a
meeting with City Manager Bertholf.
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. Reece Bertholf, city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Item 6.1
Approval of business licenses.
FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through July 24, 2023.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Item 6.3
Acknowledgement of liability claims in second quarter of 2023.
MOTION
Item 6.4
Motion approving temporary on‐sale liquor license on October 14‐15, 2023, for
Church of St. Joseph, 8701 36th Avenue North.
MOTION
Item 6.5
Motion waiving permit fees for temporary signs and tent for New Hope Lions
Club Corn Feed on August 9, 2023.
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.
TETRAHYDRO‐
CANNABINOL (THC)
PRODUCTS
Item 10.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.1, Ordinance No. 23‐02, An
ordinance amending section 8‐41 regulating Tetrahydrocannabinol Products in the
New Hope City Code.
Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, stated this item approves an ordinance
amendment regarding regulations of THC products. A law change effective
August 1, 2023, allows the sale of THC products at off sale liquor stores. He noted
last year the sale of certain THC products became legal at retail establishments, but
it was prohibited from off sale liquor stores as it was not specifically listed as an
allowed product in state statute 340A.
Council Member London commented on recent legislative changes and
emphasized the need to educate the public on legal and illegal products to prevent
confusion.
Mr. Bertholf explained that staff is preparing information on the various issues.
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Council Member Isenberg commented that the sale of cannabis is not yet legal in
Minnesota, but the possession and use of it will become legal effective August 1,
2023.
ORDINANCE 23‐02
Item 10.1
Council Member Isenberg introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption: “ORDINANCE NO. 23‐02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
8‐41 REGULATING TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL PRODUCTS IN THE NEW
HOPE CITY CODE.” 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.
CITY CODE 2‐50
Item 10.2
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 10.2, Ordinance No. 23‐03, An
ordinance amending section 2‐50 related to the Economic Development Authority
in and for the City in the New Hope City Code.
Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, stated this item approves an ordinance
amendment to city code section 2‐50 to clarify the EDA’s composition and election
of officers. He noted the matter arose with his appointment as executive director.
Mr. Bertholf explained the EDA will be asked to approve a resolution regarding
the election of officers for 2023 to ensure the city is in compliance with state law
and the EDA’s bylaws.
ORDINANCE 23‐03
Item 10.2
Council Member London introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption: “ORDINANCE NO. 23‐03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
2‐50 RELATED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND
FOR THE CITY IN THE NEW HOPE CITY CODE.” 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 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk