Mid-Year GoalsCity of Kopkim
MISSION
Partnering with the community to enhance the quality of life.
Inspire -w Educate-* Involve* Communicate
The City Council pledges to
enhance partnerships with the
staff, lead in the creation of a
community wide vision, and
set policy.
City staff pledges to enhance
partnerships with the city
council, develop and implement
long term plans, and provide
quality customer service that is
responsive to the needs of the
community, innovative, and
accessible.
All of City government pledges
to enhance partnerships with
citizens, inspire citizen leadership,
educate and involve citizens,
communicate openly and
effectively, be responsive, and be
fiscally responsible.
Creating a spirit of community where...
People are treated Participate in Business growth
People feel safe,
with respect. building culture. throughout the City
support outstanding
is supported while a
schools and celebrate
vibrant City center is
cultural heritages.
maintained.
Preserve the Small Town
Feel of Hopkins
Create a More Vibrant
Business Community
Promote and Enhance
City Events
Provide Accessible and
Friendly City Services
Embrace and Strengthen
Partnerships
Urban Design:
Do It Right
STRATEGIES
Walking and Biking
Infrastructure in the City
Build and Cultivate Environmental
Responsibility
Healthy City Initiatives
LRT Planning and
Transit -Oriented Development
People enjoy quality
sustainable public
services, parks and
housing.
Take It
To Them
Involve Minority
Populations/Diversity
Engage the Rental
Community of Hopkins
Inspire Citizen Engagement
Involve Youth in City Activities
Preserve the Small Town Urban Design:
Feel of Hopkins Do It Right Take It To Them
Promote that we are one of the 13
Friendliest Towns in America
Strengthen Image of arts community
Promote shopping local
Continue to promote the Open to
Business program
Install directional signage at entry to
Hopkins
Work with "Think Hopkins" on
business recruitment efforts
Promote city events large and small
(Raspberry Festival, Mainstreet Days,
Tree Lighting, Music in the Park, etc.)
and have a city booth at events when
possible
Explore improved service delivery
through e-commerce
Promote interactive park, trails, and
facilities directory on website
Encourage volunteers and expand
volunteer opportunities
Continue to grow partnerships with:
• Joint recreation with Minnetonka
• Hennepin County
• Hopkins School District
• Watershed Districts
• Met Council
• 'Ihree Rivers Park District
• Surrounding Cities
Implement the sidewalk and trail master plan and
partner with other agencies to improve and update
paths, trails and crossings in the community
Explore local transportation opportunities
Support "Complete Streets" initiatives
Explore pedestrian/bike overlay, pursue bike
friendly city designation and explore bike share
opportunities
Promote annual events and activities that support
wellness in our City
Promote wellness activities among City employees
Develop a schedule for rezoning properties to
the mixed-use zoning classification and begin
implementation
Partner with Hennepin County and SWLRT cities
to maximize benefit and reduce conflict of SWLRT
line
Work with Minnetonka and Hennepin County to
develop a vision and implementation strategies for
the Shady Oak LRT Station
Work with all stakeholders to implement and build
on recommendations of the Blake Road Area Plan
Continue to explore and promote sustainability
programs and initiatives in our community
Involve the community and business partners to
develop and enhance the Mainstreet
Explore joint development with the Blake Station
Promote Cultural Celebrations
Conduct Young American and New
American Academies
Maintain JCCP Program
Explore partnerships with the rental
community
Promote and increase diversity on
boards and commissions
Cultivate volunteerism
Engage residents by conducting
community meetings at alternative
locations
Conduct presentations with different
groups throughout the community
on City goals and initiatives as well
as SWLRT
Educate the community in the area
of emergency preparedness
Host neighborhood,"Town Hall"
meetings
Expand Yellow Ribbon
Opportunities
Continue to recognize youth at
Council meetings
Police and Fire engage youth with
safety camps, Operation Recess and
youth empowerment programs
Identify two new opportunities to
empower and engage youth