Hopkins public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution regarding a new rail maintenance facility and held first readings for ordinances concerning garage setbacks and utility franchise fees. The council also recognized Hispanic Heritage Month and approved the consent agenda.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-029 finding the proposed Hopkins Rail Support Facility consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-1198 amending attached garage setbacks for new construction in N3-B Zones (4-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance setting a franchise fee on Xcel Energy electric operations (4-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance setting a franchise fee on CenterPoint Energy gas operations (4-0)
- Adopted proclamation recognizing September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including August 15, 2023 minutes and August 2023 check ratification (4-0)
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the agenda and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from the August 15, 2023 special meeting and disbursements through August 23, 2023.
- Adopted the agenda (4-0)
- Approved August 15, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved disbursements through August 23, 2023 (4-0)
Park Board
The Park Board closed the Overpass Skate Park due to limited funds and a lack of resident use. The board also reviewed the annual work plan and received updates on the Park System Master Plan.
- Closed Overpass Skate Park
- Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)