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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes June 12, 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:
Also 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, Acting City Manager
Rich Johnson, Director of HR/Admin. Services
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Susan Rader, Director of Parks & Recreation
Bernie Weber, Director of Public Works
Stacy Woods, City Attorney
Sarah Larson, WMFRD Chief
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
Isenberg, to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 22, 2023. Voted in favor
thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg; and the following voted against the same:
None; Abstained: London; Absent: None. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Ron Stoffel, 8004 55th Lane North, inquired regarding the status of the Shell
Gas Station at 7900 Bass Lake Road. Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, indicated
he will ask the community development director to contact Mr. Stoffel with an
update.
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. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, reviewed the consent
items.
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FINANCIAL CLAIMS
Item 6.2
Approval of financial claims through June 12, 2023.
RESOLUTION 2023‐76
Item 6.4
Resolution appointing Reece Bertholf as New Hope’s representative on the Golden
Valley/Crystal/New Hope Joint Water Commission.
RESOLUTION 2023‐77
Item 6.5
Resolution appointing Reece Bertholf as director to the HRG Board.
RESOLUTION 2023‐78
Item 6.6
Resolution appointing Reece Bertholf to the West Metro Fire‐Rescue District’s
Board of Directors.
RESOLUTION 2023‐79
Item 6.7
Resolution appointing Reece Bertholf to the North Metro Mayors Association’s
Board of Directors.
RESOLUTION 2023‐80
Item 6.8
Resolution authorizing the purchase and appropriation of funds in the amount of
$22,900 for the crack repair of the tennis courts at Hidden Valley and Civic Center
parks, and crack repair and surface repainting of the basketball court at Hidden
Valley Park by Court Surfaces and Repair, Inc.
MOTION
Item 6.9
Motion accepting donations for the 2023 Movies in the Park and Music in the Park
programs.
MOTION
Item 6.10
Motion accepting contributions for the 2022‐2023 Donut Make You Wonder and
Author Series programs.
MOTION
Item 6.11
Motion to accept $1,450 donation for the golf course.
RESOLUTION 2023‐81
Item 6.12
Resolution proclaiming June 15, 2023, as “Art Field Day” in the city of New Hope.
MOTION
Consent Items
Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member
London, to approve the Consent items. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW HOPE PUB, LLC
DBA PUB 42 ON‐SALE
LICENSE
Item 7.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 7.1, Motion approving an on‐sale
liquor license to New Hope Pub, LLC dba Pub 42 at 7600 42nd Avenue North.
Mr. Tim Hoyt, acting city manager, stated the public hearing is to consider
granting an on‐sale intoxicating liquor license to the new owner of Pub 42. He
reported the background investigation was conducted and there is nothing
detrimental to report, and staff recommends approval. He stated the new owners
are in attendance if Council has questions.
Council Member Elder provided background of the restaurant site. He expressed
gratitude to Steve Wagenheim who operated a great business and decided to retire
and sell Pub 42. Council welcomed the new owners.
Mr. Ryan Brevig introduced himself and his partner Josh Paulsen. He stated they
own two other restaurants in the metro area and two restaurants in Rochester. Mr.
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Brevig stated Pub 42 has a great reputation and there is a sense of community
among patrons. He stated they want to ensure the restaurant remains a vital part
of New Hope.
Mayor Hemken opened the public hearing, and there was no one in the audience
wishing to address the Council for the public hearing.
CLOSE HEARING
Item 7.1
Motion was made by Council Member Isenberg, 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 Isenberg, approving a
on‐sale liquor license to New Hope Pub, LLC dba Pub 42 at 7600 42nd Avenue
North. Voted in favor thereof: Hemken, Elder, Hoffe, Isenberg, London; and the
following voted against the same: None; Abstained: None; Absent: None. Motion
carried.
EXCHANGE OF
COMMUNICATION
Item 12.1
Mayor Hemken introduced for discussion Item 12.1, Exchange of communication
between members of the City Council.
Mr. Reece Bertholf, city manager, thanked the Council, staff, and community for
their trust and confidence in allowing him to serve the city. Council welcomed
Reece and thanked Police Chief Tim Hoyt for his service as acting city manager
over the past year.
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 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk