Hopkins City Clerk Sue Wagner found a more recent copy of the Hopkins Truck and Trailer Parking Ordinance. The previous one that had been discussed had been passed in 2012. The more recent version was passed in June 2015, signed by then-Mayor Randy Beason. It was a simplification of the previous ordinance.
“Truck” is defined as any vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semi-trailer, or any combination, propelled or drawn by mechanical power and designated or used in the transportation of property on highways.
The 2015 ordinance states that no person shall operate, drive, or cause to be operated or driven any motor truck or commercial vehicle in excess of one ton weight on any residential street in Hopkins; however deliveries of goods, wares, or merchandise is permitted.
No personal shall park any vehicle having a manufacturer’s rated capacity of one ton or greater, or any vehicle, trailer, or combination thereof or any vehicle or trailer having a load projecting from said vehicle or trailer having a length of greater than 20 feet or width greater than 6 1/2 feet on any street, alley, public parking lot, or other public place within city limits except during the loading and unloading of freight, wares, goods, or merchandise germane to the business or firm operating said vehicle.
If any vehicle is found upon a street in violation and the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be held responsible for violations.
Violations of this ordinance shall result in a fine of up to $250 per violation.
Ms. Wagner said she was still trying to get the safe open to see if the city has a more recent ordinance. The council tabled consideration of the ordinance until next meeting.
The city raised the deposit requirement for new water customers to $300. Deposits must be paid within a month. “We give new residents copies of the nuisance ordinance, water user agreement, and dog tag ordinance,” said Clerk Sue Wagner. Rates remained unchanged; the water bill starts at $50 for the first 1,000 gallons and $20 for each additional 1,000 gallons. Sewer bills are $30 per month for the first 1,000 gallons and 70% for each additional 1,000 gallons. Deposits will be held until all outstanding bills are paid and then it will be returned.
The council voted to donate the scrap money for mowing the cemetery.
The school is seeking to widen out a road to allow for more parking, which will require the city to put in a bigger tube. The council authorized Chris Bird to do the work at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
Eight different CD’s are up for renewal. The council authorized councilman Shadoe Miller to shop around and find the best rate for the city.
Jerri Dearmont of the Regional Council came with paperwork for the firetruck grant. On August 11th, the state will look at the books, and the project will be closed out afterwards. The firetruck is ordered and waiting for the Hopkins Fire Department as soon as the money is transferred in.
Ms. Dearmont addressed a rumor that Hopkins was somehow made ineligible for state grants due to the fact that it was denied for the demolition grant. She said that Hopkins was eligible and that it could apply for one CDBG grant on its own and apply for one on someone else’s behalf. The reason it did not get approved was because the project did not score high enough on the point system and there were a lot of towns applying for grants this cycle. Hopkins can apply for a demolition grant in a future grant cycle.
The council authorized Bird to fix a sewer drainage problem on fourth street. Two driveways had washed out and the culvert was full. Bird estimated putting in a new storm sewer would cost $30,000, so he will rip out everything and put new driveway tubes in.
The council waived $120.40 of a sewer bill for a customer who had a leak and their water had never entered the sewer system.
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