On the agenda: Hopkins meeting — license plate reader (May 19)

HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:30 pm
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNTIL THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

ADOPT AGENDA

III.

PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officers; Johnson/Domeier
2. Citizen Commendation Award; Johnson
3. Police Department Update; Johnson

IV.

CONSENT AGENDA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Approval of Minutes of May 5, Regular Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
Approval of Temporary Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.; Domeier
Approval of Liquor License Premise Extension for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co.; Domeier
Approval of Liquor License Renewals for term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027; Domeier
Approval of Business License Renewals for term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027; Domeier
Approval of Tobacco License and Resolution Approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License LETU LLC dba
Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits; Domeier
7. Approval of the Metro Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project Operations and Maintenance Agreement
between the City of Hopkins, Hennepin County and Metropolitan Council; Pavek

V.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

VI.

OLD BUSINESS

VII.

NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Parking Study; Bishop

VIII.

PUBLIC COMMENT

IX.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
•

X.

Next City Council Regular Meetings: Tuesday, June 2 and June 16 at 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURN

Police Department
Administration Department
CITY OF HOPKINS

Memorandum
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Brent Johnson, Police Chief
Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:
Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officers
_____________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE
Introduction of new police officer and oath ceremony.
INFORMATION
Police Chief Johnson will introduce Hopkins Police Officers Andrew Kvitek, William Hitt,
Nuwoe Cooper. Following Mr. Johnson’s presentation, City Clerk Domeier will issue the
Oaths of Office.
Together we will thank Andrew, William and Nuwoe for maintaining our commitment to
excellence to Inspire, Educate, Involve and Communicate.
FUTURE ACTION
N/A

Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS

Memorandum
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Brent Johnson, Police Chief

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:
Citizen Commendation Award
_____________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE
To recognize Ellen McCarthy with a Certificate of Appreciation.
INFORMATION
On April 28, 2026, Ellen McCarthy was jogging south on Hopkins Crossroads near the
train tracks.
She looked over the bridge and noticed Christopher Hastings lying in the fetal position
down by the tracks. She went down the hill, though the woods, to check on him. She
found that he had a head injury and called 911. Ellen stayed on scene until Paramedics
took Chris away on the stretcher.
If it were not for Ellen's keen eye and willingness to help a stranger, this call likely would
have ended very differently.
FUTURE ACTION

Police Department
CITY OF HOPKINS

Memorandum
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Brent Johnson, Police Chief

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:
Police Department Update
_____________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE
Police Chief Johnson will provide an update on the Hopkins Police Department.
INFORMATION
To find out more information about the Hopkins Police Department, please visit the
City’s website at https://www.hopkinsmn.com/308/Police.
FUTURE ACTION
Presentation only.

HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 5, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins City Council was
held on Tuesday, May 4, 2026, at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010
1st Street South.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hunke called the meeting to order with Council Members Garrido,
Goodlund, and Kuznia attending. Mayor Hanlon was absent. Others attending included
City Manager Mornson, City Clerk Domeier, Director of Planning and Development
Elverum, Associate Planner Gallagher, Program Specialist Baker, and Finance Director
Bishop.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
III.1. Proclamation Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month; Baker
Program Specialist Baker summarized City Council Report 2026-045.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation celebrating May as Asian American and Pacific
Islander Heritage Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
III.2. Proclamation Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month; Casella
Program Specialist Baker summarized City Council Report 2026-044.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness
Month in Hopkins.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
III.3. Proclamation Declaring May as Bike Month; Gallagher
Associate Planner Gallagher summarized City Council Report 2026-048.
Motion by Garrido. Second by Kuznia.
Motion to Adopt a Proclamation Declaring May as Bike Month.

HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 5, 2026
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Garrido. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting Proceedings; Domeier
2. Approval of the Minutes of April 21, 2026, Closed Meeting Proceedings;
Domeier
3. Approval of Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund Grant Agreement
for Central Park Improvements; Krzos
4. Ratify Checks Issued in April 2026; Bishop
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
VII.1. Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2026B, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Approximately $7,220,000;
Bishop
Finance Director Bishop summarized City Council Report 2026-043. The bonds are being
sold to finance two purposes: The second phase of the 2025/2026 street and utility
reconstruction project in Central Avenues. The bonds for this purpose will be issued with
a 16-year term to come from general tax levy, special assessments and utility revenues.
Principal payments will be made over 12 years from 2031 to 2042; and 2026 Water &
Sewer SCADA Fiber Project.
Motion by Kuznia. Second by Garrido.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-016: Providing for the Sale of $7,220,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B.
Ayes: Garrido, Goodlund, Hunke, Kuznia
Nays: None. Absent: Hanlon. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Hunke shared the City Council meeting schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, and upon motion by
Goodlund, second by Kuznia, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS

City Council Report 2026-051
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:

Approval of Temporary Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD
Brewing Co.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the Issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to LTD
Brewing LLC DBA LTD Brewing Co. (LTD) for their Raspberry Bash event scheduled for
July 18, 2026.
OVERVIEW
LTD submitted has applied for a temporary liquor license for their anniversary event. The
liquor sales will be located within their parking lot and extended into 8th Avenue and Lot
600. The liquor service will be 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Temporary on-sale liquor licenses must
be approved by the State of Minnesota, Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division.
Brewers who manufacture less than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year are permitted
by state statute to apply for temporary liquor licenses for events to sell liquor without
applying for a full-year liquor license.
The applicant meets the requirements set for by State Statute to obtain a temporary liquor
license. Staff has reviewed the request to ensure that all requirements and issues
concerning liquor compliance and public safety have been met.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• The application and certificate of insurance are on file in the City Clerk’s office.

Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS

City Council Report 2026-052
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:

Extension of On-Sale Liquor License for LTD Brewing LLC DBA LTD
Brewing Co.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the Extension of On-Sale Liquor License to LTD Brewing LLC DBA
LTD Brewing Co. (LTD) for their Raspberry Bash event scheduled for July 18, 2026.
OVERVIEW
LTD submitted a request to extend their on-sale liquor license for their anniversary event.
The event and liquor sales will be located within their parking lot and extended into 8th
Avenue and Lot 600. The liquor service will be 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Staff have reviewed the
request to ensure that all requirements and issues concerning liquor compliance and
public safety have been met.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• The applications and certificate of insurance are on file in the City Clerk’s office.

Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS

City Council Report 2026-047
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:

Approval of Liquor License Renewals for the term of July 1, 2026, to June
30, 2027
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the submitted list of liquor license renewals for the term of July 1,
2026, to June 30, 2027, subject to licensees returning renewal application materials and
fees.
OVERVIEW
Liquor licenses are required to be renewed annually and subject to the same conditions
as the originally issued license. Renewal applications must include a completed license
application, certificates of workers compensation insurance, liquor liability insurance,
state renewal forms and license fees.
Liquor license renewals were due to the City Clerk’s office on May 5. Most businesses
have submitted their renewals; however, the remaining businesses will need to submit
all their paperwork in accordance with the City’s licensing ordinances to avoid double
renewal fees, the inability to serve alcohol or denial of license.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• List of renewals by category
• Renewal applications are available in the City Clerk’s office

Off-Sale Liquor ($200):
Ace Wine & Spirits
Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits
Hopkins Liquor
Jim’s Liquor
Mac’s Liquor*
MGM Liquor Warehouse
Pub 819
Richard’s Liquor
The Vine Shop
Off-Sale Brewer Malt Liquor/Sunday Sales ($200):
Bear Cave Brewing
LTD Brewing Co.
On-Sale 3.2 % Malt Liquor/On-Sale Wine ($1,400):
Brasa
Cream and Amber
Nachos Mexican Grill, LLC
The Tee Box
The Vine Room
On-Sale 3.2 % Malt Liquor ($600)
Minneapolis Park Board/Meadowbrook Golf Course
On-Sale Brewer Taproom/Sunday Sales ($700):
LTD Brewing Co.
On-Sale Liquor/Sunday Sales ($7,700):
Bear Cave Brewing
El Lorito*
Hendrix & Siena
K’Kinaco
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
Pink Ivy
Pizza Luce VI
Pub 819
Tuttles Hopkins Bowl
Wild Boar
On-Sale Liquor on Public Premise ($350):
Cream and Amber
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
Wild Boar
On-Sale Alcohol Extended Hours ($1,300):
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
Pizza Luce VI
Wild Boar
Club Sales/Sunday Sales (Fee based on membership):
George R. Wolff VFW Post 425*
Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221*
John Wilbur Moore Post*
Oak Ridge Country Club
*Renewal incomplete or missing

Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS

City Council Report 2026-046
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:

Approval of Business License Renewals for the term of July 1, 2026, to
June 30, 2027
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the submitted list of business license renewals for the term of
July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, subject to licensees returning renewal application
materials and fees.
OVERVIEW
Business licenses are required to be renewed annually and subject to the same
conditions as the originally issued license. Renewal applications must include a
completed license application, certificates of workers compensation insurance, and
license fees. Additional renewal materials may be required depending upon the type of
license requested.
Business license renewals were due to the City Clerk’s office on May 5. Most
businesses have submitted their renewals; however, the remaining businesses will need
to submit all their paperwork in accordance with the City’s licensing ordinances to avoid
double renewal fees or denial of license.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• List of renewals by category
• Renewal applications are available in the City Clerk’s office

Tobacco Licenses ($200):
Backdoor Smoke Shop
Casablanca Market
Driskill’s Downtown Market
Growtop
Holiday Station Store #261 and #413
Hopkins Bottle House Wine and Spirits
Hopkins Express
Hopkins Tobacco and Vape
Hopkins Liquor
Hopkins Tobacco and Vape*
Jim’s Liquor
Mac’s Liquor
MGM Liquor Warehouse
Midnite Market
Oak Ridge Country Club
Richard’s Liquor
US Grocery and Tobacco
Walgreens #6730 and #4260
Refuse Collectors ($75)/Refuse Vehicles ($25 ea.):
Aspen Waste Services, Inc.
Dick’s Sanitation
Republic Services
Walters Recycling and Refuse
Waste Management of MN, Inc. – Blaine
Waste Management of MN, Inc. – Burnsville*
Motor Vehicle Sales ($400):
Bellmobile, Inc.
Luther
Metro Motor Car Inc.
Swedish Motor Sales
Walser Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.
Car Wash ($100)
Hopkins Express
Scrub Hub
Sunshine Car Wash
Bus Bench ($45 ea.):
U.S. Bench Corporation
Bulk Petroleum Storage ($100):
Walser Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.
Gasoline Station ($75)/Add’l Pumps ($12 ea.):
Holiday Station Store #261
Holiday Station Store #413
Hopkins Express
Midnite Market
*Renewal incomplete or missing

Amusement Devices ($15)/Add’l Devices ($15 ea.):
John Wilbur Moore Post
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
Oakridge Apartments*
SS Billiards
Tuttles Hopkins Bowl

Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS

City Council Report 2026-056
To:

Honorable Chair and Board Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:

Approval of Tobacco License and Resolution Approving an Off-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for LETU LLC DBA Hopkins Bottle House
Wine & Spirits
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO grant a Tobacco License along with an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License to LETU LLC dba Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits by adopting Resolution
2026-016.
OVERVIEW
LETU LLC applied for a tobacco license and off-sale intoxicating liquor license at
Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits, located at 808 Mainstreet (formerly Paul’s Wine &
Spirits). The anticipated opening date is May 28, 2026.
The Police Department and City Clerk reviewed the license applications requested and
conducted a background investigation as required by state and local law.
Upon City Council approval of the liquor licenses requested, the State applications will
be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division, for certification and issuance. The liquor license will become
effective upon all conditions being met in Resolution 2026-016 and will expire on June
30, 2027, subject to any subsequent renewals. The tobacco license will also expire on
June 30, 2027.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Resolution 2026-016
• The complete application is on file in the City Clerk’s office.

CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-016
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
LETU LLC DBA HOPKINS BOTTLE HOUSE WINE & SPIRITS, WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, LETU LLC DBA Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits, applied for an
Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to be located at 808 Mainstreet, Hopkins; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins as follows:
1. The City Council approves an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for LETU
LLC DBA Hopkins Bottle House Wine & Spirits, for the premises located at
808 Mainstreet.
2. The license is conditioned on the applicant’s ongoing compliance with its
application that is on file with the City Clerk, and is further subject to the
following:
A. All terms and conditions of the City Code Chapter 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A.
3. Upon adherence with the contingencies set forth herein, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said licenses.
4. The license shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2027, subject to
subsequent renewals.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on the 19th day of May 2026.
______________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk

Public Works
CITY OF HOPKINS

City Council Report 2026-017
To:

Honorable Chair and Board Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager

From:

Dustin Pavek, Public Works Director

Date:

May 14, 2026

Subject:

Approve Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between Metropolitan
Council, Hennepin County and the City of Hopkins
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the Metro Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project
Operations and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Hopkins, Hennepin
County and Metropolitan Council.
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this Agreement is to define the operational and maintenance
responsibilities of each Party with respect to the LRT System subject to the agreements
identified in Section 2.5. Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2 depict the geographic limits to
which this Agreement pertains and details the maintenance obligations associated with
infrastructure constructed as part of the METRO Green Line Extension project.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• OMA agreement the Metropolitan Council, Hennipen County and the City of
Hopkins

Finance & Planning &
Economic Development
CITY OF HOPKINS

MEMORANDUM
To:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members

From:

Nick Bishop, Finance Department
Sam Gallagher, Economic Development Department

Date:

May 19, 2026

Subject:
Consideration of a Parking Study
_____________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE
To provide input and guidance on a proposed Parking Study.
OVERVIEW
Staff are looking for feedback on a proposed parking study focused on fee recovery.
Parking revenue generated could be used for the maintenance and operating costs of
the City’s parking system, which is underfunded. The study would include receiving
feedback from residents, business owners and other users. The City’s most recent
parking study was completed in 2013. The anticipated cost for the study is $65,000 –
75,000.
Current Parking System
The City of Hopkins vehicle parking supply includes on-street parking throughout the
city, a municipal parking ramp off 11th Avenue South, on-street parking along
Mainstreet with varied time limits, residential permit parking on 12th Avenue North, and
municipal parking lots with daytime and overnight parking permits available on a daily,
monthly, quarterly and annual basis. The current total of downtown municipal parking
lot/ramp spaces is 1,009 across eight Hopkins Municipal Parking lots/ramp.
Downtown parking lots and Mainstreet on-street parking for a duration of one to three
hours is free depending on the lot or space. For parking over the one to three hour
limits, permits are available for most municipal lots and the ramp. However, the
permitting process is antiquated and requires a paper permit purchased at Hopkins City
Hall, which lessens compliance. Many cities are moving towards parking apps that
allow customers to pay via their phone and enforcement through license plate readers.
Overnight parking is available for Hopkins residents with a special permit in the
municipal ramp, and Lot 200 and 300.

Parking Revenue
The primary source of parking revenue has been long-term parking permits for
Downtown lots and the parking ramp. Revenue peaked in 2019 but has been steadily
declining since the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue collected has not covered operating
expenditures.
Deferred Maintenance Costs
The current condition of municipal parking lots is poor and in need of reconstruction.
The last significant maintenance at the parking ramp was completed in 2016. There is
currently no funding source identified for deferred maintenance costs. A paid parking
system could ensure that parking users are paying the related costs.
Opportunity Cost of Parking
An updated Parking Study would provide context on Hopkins municipal parking supply
and how to manage it properly, which may include a different fee structure, time limits or
enforcement process. The City currently allows other public uses for public parking lots
and off-street parking including the Hopkins Farmers Market and sidewalk café system.
Once parking needs are determined, the city can move forward with a management
plan and consider opportunities for other uses.
Parking Study Approach
If the city hired a consultant to lead the Parking Study, the scope could include:
o Analyze public parking utilization including municipal lots and on-street
parking spaces downtown.
o Based on demand and market averages, recommend a parking fee
structure and time limits going forward.
o Recommend digital third-party paid parking system for the city to collect
parking fees and manage parking use for enforcement
o Determine how parking revenue should be utilized to prioritize safe travel
for all modes, increase public awareness of available parking spaces, and
fund long-term maintenance of the municipal ramp.
o Pair parking considerations with a curb management plan that prepares
for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) loading requirements and delivery needs.
o Consider residential permit parking areas
o Engage with community to share knowledge on municipal parking
available for use and changes to the municipal parking structure.
o Establish a wayfinding design toolkit for municipal parking to increase
knowledge of and convenience to available parking.
ALTERNATIVES
o Continue the current parking system as is
o Continue the same framework but hire a third-party to manage
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Downtown Public Parking Map