VI.3 Council Report - Goals and Strategies4W�
February 3, 2015 Council Report 2015-004
Resolution Approving the 2015 Goals and Strategic Plan
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2015-003,
Affirmingthe he City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2015 Goals and Strategic
Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Adoption of this motion will publicly state the goals and strategic plan for the years 2015.
Overview
On a regular basis, it is critical to create and assess the goals and the objectives of the community.
The goals and the strategic plan contained herein, publicly state those items that the Council
wishes to accomplish above and beyond the normal operations and everyday services that are
provided by the City of Hopkins.
The City Council held a meeting on January 23, 2015 to revise the 2014 goals and create these
new goals and strategic plan.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2015-003, which adopts the goals and strategic plan for
2015.
Primary Issues to Consider
• How were the 2015 Goals and Acton Plan arrived at?
The City Council, and City staff, discussed various issues affecting the City of Hopkins.
They held an all -day goal setting meeting on January 23, 2015 at the Oak Ridge Country
Club.
Supporting Information
• Resolution 2015-003
• One Page Summary of Goals
• Book on Goals
• PowerPoint
Michael J. Mornson
City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2015-003
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING
THE 2015 GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HOPKINS
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council believes it necessary for an effective local
government to clearly establish its overall mission and to prescribe the goals and objectives
necessary to accomplish that mission; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has reviewed and will be following mission
statement;
• Inspire
• Educate
• Involve
• Communicate
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following goals:
• Goal L Preserve the Small Town Feel of Hopkins
• Goal H: Urban Design — Do It Right
• Goal III: Take It To Them
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives and action
steps for the year 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins does
hereby adopt mission statement and formally adopt the listed goals, and that the City Council,
City Manager and staff are hereby committed to the accomplishment of these goals and its action
plan:
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 3rd day of February, 2015.
as
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Kristi Halverson, Mayor Pro Tempore
City of Hopkins Goal Setting 2015
January 23, 2015
Attendance:
City Staff: Kersten Elverum, Jim Genellie, Christine Harkess, Dave Johnson, Mike Mornson, Mike Reynolds,
Dale Specken, Steve Stadler
City Council Members: Molly Cummings, Jason Gadd, Kristi Halverson, Aaron Kuznia, Gene Maxwell
Mayor Maxwell welcomed everyone as the Departments and Council work together on a vision for 2015.
Mr. Mornson gave an overview of the day's agenda and session goals of creating a roadmap and laying some
groundwork as we move forward into 2015. Mr. Mornson asked the group to think about "where we are today,"
and "Where do we want to go." Mr. Mornson discussed setting realistic expectations, how uncomfortable are
we to move the organization forward and do not be afraid to make some changes.
There was group discussion on chapter one from the book, Decisive by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
• Important to think through decisions
• Take time to sit back before making a decision
• It is natural to make instant decisions
• We need to be intentional about decision making
• That it is human nature to be in control and have a narrow focus
• It is important to make broader picture decisions
• It is a balancing act to involve everybody in the decision
• Opportunity to open up a whole new decision making process
• Importance in looking at all points of view
• We invest time and research as staff in a decision but it is valuable to have fresh eyes looking at an issue
• Better outcome to have other ideas
• Emotional involvement into an idea
• Important to have another perspective, sit back and relook at idea
• Quick decisions that sometimes do not need to be made quickly
There was discussion regarding the "Tripwire" analogy. Mr. Mornson discussed the idea that the "Parklet" idea
was a "tripwire" to get feedback from the public and businesses. Mr. Mornson summarized the WRAP Process
to help make better decisions:
• Best thing to do is to WIDEN your options
• REALITY test your assumptions
• ATTAIN distance before making decisions
• PREPARE to be wrong
What did we accomplish in 2014?
(See attached)
City of Hopkins Goal Setting 2015
January 23, 2015
Department Updates: Three things to think about for 2014 and beyond
Planning & Economic Development
Ms. Elverum reviewed the year with photos:
• Artstreet program needs a sustainable funding source to maintain program
• "Parklet" program
• Hopkins welcomed many new businesses
• Gallery Flats opened increasing the tax base and number of people living in the Downtown area
• PED intern and the Award for Cottageville Park, a collaborative approach to accomplish a vision
• Pecha Kucha, Visioning of the Hopkins Mainstreet event
• National Night Out kick-off at Dow Towers
• Support of HBCA events
• Crossroads Plaza Image Award
• Artery Open House community engagement event
• Investment by businesses in the downtown area and others cities are reaching out to Hopkins how to
create or revitalize a downtown
• Blake Road redesign process
Ms. Elverum explained that the PED intern is a paid position funded by a grant and excess tax increment
funding. A paid position attracts quality applicants.
Community Services
• Back to back elections with two different City Clerks
• Hiring of new employees
• Arts Center had many concert sell-outs
• IT Dept. is working on a new city department wide computer system
• Incoming new franchise for Cable TV
• Three Union Contracts were settled before year end
• Inspections Dept. inspected all rental properties at least once
• Positive feedback from the public towards employees
• Election process revisions
• Reviewing of the City Code
Mr. Genellie explained that it is a good time to be hiring and that Hopkins has a reputation as a progressive,
good city to work for.
Fire Department
• Review of the 2014 call statistics. Calls continue to increase each year and response time is 4.2 minutes.
• Two firefighters have left the Dept. and they have hired six new firefighters
• Patient Home Visits pilot program: program goal is to prevent hospital readmission, looking at possible
funding for the program
• Safety Camp
• Home Inspections Program
• Successful grant funding to purchase new breathing apparatus
• The Dept. continues to collaborate with other area Fire Departments for mutual aid
• Duty crew continues to respond to medicals that allows the Police Dept. to respond to other calls
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Chief Specken explained that the SBCA grant will pay for the breathing apparatus which is scheduled to be
delivered in February and that the old equipment will be traded in. There was discussion regarding recreational
fire complaints. Chief Specken explained that educating neighbors regarding the complaints usually solve the
problem. Chief Specken explained the Dept. cost to train a Firefighter is approximately $6-8,000 with a 5 year
payback period. Chief Specken discussed the Patient Home Visit Program for post hospitalization visits. Most
of the visits are to senior citizens. The visits allow for risk of falls assessment, evaluation of current living
situation and the ability to connect them to needed services. The Dept. will continue to monitor a legislative bill
to secure funding for the program.
Public Works
• Mainstreet Improvement Project has the support from businesses
• Clock Tower Plaza will be refreshed and rehabbed
• Final design work for 81' Avenue will be reviewed for aesthetics and maintainability
• SW LRT and its impact on the CIP
• Park System Reinvestment Plan and survey — only have received 120 responses and are looking at ways
to get more feedback
• Partnering with Hennepin County on transitioning Blake Road to a city street
• Curb side organic collection
• Transitioning to paperless work orders via mobile devices to Public Works employees in the field
• Cottageville Park transformation
There was discussion regarding how to get more public input and surveys for the Park Reinvestment Plan. The
survey will be announced at the State of the City event. There was discussion regarding the Mainstreet
Improvement Project and the need to address business signage. The Signage Ordinance will be addressed on a
future Work Session agenda.
Finance Department
• AEM process evaluation for the Finance Dept. is an opportunity to look at how finance is operating with
input from other departments
• Recent retirements has given the Finance Dept. an opportunity to reevaluate the staff positions and
broadening the duties.
• New Finance software has been a team approach and will be able to encompass options for the web,
inspections, online employee portal and online time management.
• The Financial Management Plan will be updated
• Utility Rate Study will be done by an outside firm
There was discussion regarding the good use of an opportunity to step back and reevaluate the structure of the
Finance Dept. and the future bond sale.
Police Department
• Annual Police Dept. Planning Retreat on April 30 will feature a leadership theme
• New cameras and computers in the squad cars can be upgraded as needed
• Body worn cameras are still being evaluated
City of Hopkins Goal Setting 2015
January 23, 2015
• Traffic Safety Grant was awarded to fully fund a patrol officer and squad car for 4 years for DWI
enforcement and education. The department is currently in the hiring process for the position
• Update on the Cadet transition to Patrol Officer
• The Dept. is actively seeking candidates for a new Cadet and Patrol Officer
• Exploring new staff scheduling software
There was discussion regarding the Traffic Safety Grant. There are no requirements after 4 year grant is
completed. The Officer will be scheduled a variety of hours in order to do DWI enforcement as well as daytime
education. Chief Reynolds discussed current issues that Police Depts. are dealing with including data privacy
issues with license plates readers and the image of Police Departments throughout the country. Hopkins Police
continue to be a positive image in the community and utilize the media to highlight positive stories.
Hopkins -Minnetonka Recreation Services
• Transitioning to new RecTrac software, customer service friendly software with online registration.
LOGIS paid for software installation with less costly ongoing maintenance.
• Discussion of eliminating resident vs. nonresident recreation registration. The registration process will
be addressed on a future Work Session agenda.
• Depot Coffee House development of the grounds west of the building for an outdoor recreation area.
Staff, Depot partners and the Three Rivers Park District are investigating concepts with possible funding
through the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant.
• Outdoor Ice Rinks hours of operation for warming houses and number of rinks in operation. There was
discussion about reducing the number of rinks or increasing the staffing of warming houses. Staff will
evaluate the attendance numbers at the rinks and the possibility of automatic light timers and update the
staff and Council.
• Impacts of the minimum wage increase on the Recreation budget and the difficulty attracting quality
candidates current wage rate.
There was discussion regarding the resident vs. nonresident registrations. Currently 95% of recreation
registrations are from the immediate area. Mr. Johnson commented that the price structure would remain the
same and that Shady Oak Beach is the exception as the beach attracts people from 50 different cities. There was
also discussion about the need to be aware of SW LRT impacts on the Depot before investing in a project.
Group Exercises
Mr. Stadler introduced the "Windfall" group exercise:
The Staff and Council divided into three groups, each group had the scenario that the City of Hopkins receives
$5 million from a benefactor that has to be spent within 12 months and up to 5 items or projects can be
purchased/funded as long as each improves quality of life in Hopkins. The City cannot save the money and they
must be new projects not already included in CIP or other replacement plans.
Group 1:
$2 million for a pedestrian overpass on Blake Road by Pizza Luce
$3 million revolving fund for business improvement
Group 2:
$�/z million for Cottageville Community Building
$1/z million for Central Business District Facade Fund
$1 million for Central Park rehabilitation
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$100,000 for a Pedi cab fleet
$2.9 million for Block 64 funding gap
Group 3:
$1 million for City wide trolley
$1 million for Business Reinvestment program
$1 million tax break in "Hopkins Dollars" to city tax payers
$1 million to upgrade LRT Stations with Hopkins themes
$1 million to subsidize concerts at HCA
Ms. Elverum introduced the second group exercise, "Don't Go Changing." Each group needs to identify
favorite places in Hopkins and then the top five will be chosen.
Group 1:
Core downtown buildings
Depot
Clock Tower Plaza
Large Employers
Hopkins Historical Society
Raspberry Ridge
Shady Oak Park
Katherine Curren/Ubah
Housing Stock variety
Group 2:
Community Gardens
Raspberry Festival
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Blake Road no suburbia
Neighborhoods
Ice Rinks
Small Town feel
Group 3:
Downtown Park
Alice Smith/Blake and other schools
Maetzold Field
Trail system
City Hall
No bus hub
No low rent motels
Top 5 selections per votes:
Core downtown buildings — 11 votes
Downtown Park — 9 votes
Hopkins Center for the Arts — 7 votes
Raspberry Festival — 6 votes
Depot — 6 votes
There was discussion that the group exercises produced ideas that were representative of why people come to
Hopkins. Hopkins has a defined downtown and livability. All the lists represent the great assets that Hopkins
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offers. There was further discussion about expanding the "Parklet" concept to bring more people to the streets
as well as expanding the seating capacity of local restaurants to a parking area on the street. Hopkins is in a
great position to take what we already have and make it better as well as preserve it.
Review of Page One of Goals (Whole Group)
Review of Back Page of Goals (Small Groups)
Everyone was asked to review the City of Hopkins Mission, Vision and Goals and then each small group
reviewed the Action Steps.
Group 1: Preserve the Small Town Feel of Hopkins Action Steps
Group 2: Urban Design Action Steps
Group 3: Take it to them Action Steps
(See attached — Kristi will be making the final updates to the Mission Statement and Goals for 2015)
Review of 2014 Opportunities
Mr. Mornson reviewed the past list of opportunities and staff & Council revised the opportunities for 2015.
(See Attached)
There was discussion of possible future Work Session topics to include:
• Review of Mainstreet Design Standards
• Exploration of Historical Designation
Top 3 Things for 2015
The Staff and Council listed their Top 3 Things for 2015 and then had the opportunity to vote:
• Successful 2015 Mainstreet reconstruction project
• Secure Blake Rd funding
• Improved/streamlined/effective/efficient processes
• Marketing the city and individual departments
• Successful Hennepin County Grant for Depot
• Blake Road Corridor plan established
• Movement on Block 64 development
• Develop policy and capitalize on "Parklet" project
• Redevelop East End: Blake/169
• Final design for OMF
• Approve redevelopment of Johnson Building
• Location for Hotel
• New improved Clock Tower Plaza
• Advance SW LRT plans
• Park system improvement plan
• Visual progress along 8'h Avenue
• Secure Grant fund for Full time Firefighters
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• Transition to new Recreation Software
• Work with neighbors for SW LRT zoning
• Businesses engaged in City image
• Cottageville Park
• Advance on trolley/pedi-bike plan
• Find developers to look at Blake "superblock"
• Approve housing policy
• Facade program
• Greater public presence for Historical Society
• Rate study
The Top 3 Things for 2015 per votes:
• Approve redevelopment of Johnson Building — 11 votes
• Successful 2015 Mainstreet reconstruction project — 9 votes
• Cottageville Park — 6 votes
• Blake Road Corridor plan established — 6 votes
Other Business:
The staff and Council commented:
• It is important do this each year without a tight agenda
• Assures we are working toward the same vision and the ability to look ahead
• Very productive, a lot of ideas exchanged
• Operational ideas
• Opportunity to share and create a new energy
• Good to come together as a group to look at City as a whole
• Opportunity to make our Mission Statement cleaner
• Chance to look at City as a whole together
• Great opportunity to look back, the efforts behind it all and what is ahead of us
• Good chance for the new Council member to become part of the team,
• Great opportunity to look back at what was accomplished
• Look at what we accomplished and the direction we are heading
• Confirmation that what we are focusing on is important to everybody
• A chance for feedback
Mayor Maxwell thanked the City Staff and Council for all their hard work throughout the year. This is a good
opportunity look at big picture.
Goal Setting Meeting was adjourned at 3:42 pm.
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2014 Accomplishments
1. Increase in Bond Rating
2. GFOA Budget & CAFR Awards
3. More Engaged & Welcoming Ribbon
Cuttings
4. Depot Coordinator/Budget
5. Fire Safety Business Classes
6. Active Living/Bicycle Grant
7. Seven Great New Hires in Public
Works
8. Shady Oak Road Businesses
Moving to Downtown Hopkins
9. Adopt Financial Management Plan
10. Municipal Approval of SW LRT
11. Innovative Award from U of M
12. Hobby Acres Project at City Expense
13.All New Hires
14. "Railvolution" Mobile Tour
15. Gallery Flats
16.$4.4 mil Mainstreet Improvements
17. Cottageville Park Efforts
18. Cadet to Police Officer Promotion
19. Patient Home Visits
20. 1st Triathlon at Shady Oak Beach
21. Modify Ordinance for Brewery Tap
Room
22. New PAve
n at City Hall
23.5t" & Demolitions
24. Begin Masonic Lodge Purchase
25. Intern in P.E.D.
26. Parklet
27. Expanded Recreation Partnership
with SLP & HSD
28.Active Shooter Training with Other
Cities
29. Police Dept. & Fire Dept. Vehicle
Leasing Program
30.Zion & Burnes Park Parking Lot
31.Social Media Expansion
32. Police Dept. Technology
33. White Listing Software
34. Pecha Kucha
35.Architect in Snyder Building
36. Grants and More Grants!
37. Businesses Expanding
38. Revenue from Underutilized Parking
Lot
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39. Raise Educational Level
40. SCBA Grant
41. Public Engagement in New Venues
42.Appointed a New Council Member
43. Move City Council to City Email
44. Security Cameras in Ramp
45. Safety Camp
46. Support for Mainstreet Project
47. PACE Program
48.Agenda Packet
49. Great Press
50. HBCA New Approach
51. Three Rivers Cycle Track
52. Oakes Park Improvements
53. Blake Rd Corridor Study
54. Home Fire Inspections
55.Award CISM
56. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
57.Vaping/Liquor Store Ordinance
58. Flood Assistance
59. New Waiting List Process for Dow
Towers
60. Downtown Hopkins Station Video
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1. SWLRT
2. School District Partnership and Collaborations
3. Cottageville Park
4. New Immigrants
5. Cold Storage Facility
6. Walkable
7. Developer Interest
8. Positioning for Aging Population and New Generations
9. Reach Out to Businesses and Others to Move In
10. Capitalize on Greater Exposure to Draw People to Come into City
11. Build Out Social Media
12. New Downtown Population
13.Access to Grant Funding
14. Expansion of Employment Base
15. Expand Public Engagement
16.8th Avenue/ ARTery
17. Blake Road Corridor
18. Opportunities to Partner with Blake School
19. Cargill/SuperValu & Other Large Employers
20. St. Gabriel's/St. Joseph's Campus Church and Parking Lot
21.6th and Main (Block 64)
22.17th and Main
23. Opportunity to Engage New Residents
24. Engaged Business Community
25. East End
26. Landfill Property
27.Ability to Capitalize on Biking Community
28. EBCO Property
29. Remnant Properties From LRT Stations
30. Remnant Properties Around OM Site
31. Jacob's Trading Site
32. Joint Development at Blake station
There was discussion regarding dividing the Opportunities into the following categories:
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Redevelopment
• Public Infrastructure
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2015 Opportunities
Collaboration and Communication
• School District Partnership and Collaborations
• New Immigrants
• Positioning for Aging Population and New Generations
• Build Out Social Media
• New Downtown Population
• Expand Public Engagement
• Opportunities to Partner with Blake School
• Opportunity to Engage New Residents
• East End
Infrastructure
• SWLRT
• Cottageville Park
• Walkable
• Access to Grant Funding
• Eighth Ave/ARTery
• Blake Road Corridor
• Landfill Property
• Ability to Capitalize on Biking
Redevelopment
• Cold Storage Facility
• Developer Interest
• Reach Out to Businesses and Others to Move In
• Capitalize on Greater Exposure to Draw People to Come into City
• Expansion of Employment Base
• Cargill/Super Valu & Other Large Employers
• St. Gabriel's/St. Joseph's Campus Church and Parking Lot
• Sixth & Main (Block 64)
• Seventeenth and Main
• East End
• EBCO Property
• Remnant Properties From LRT Stations
• Remnant Properties Around OMF Site
• Jacob's Trading Site
• Joint Development at Blake Station
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People are treated with respect. People feel safe, support outstanding
schools, and celebrate cultural heritages.
Business growth throughout the
city is supported while a vibrant People enjoy quality, sustainable public
city center is maintained. services, parks, and housing.
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Urban Design:
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Town Feel of Hopkins
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Improve Walking and Biking
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Urban Design:
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Do It Right
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Strengthen image of arts
>> Implement the sidewalk and
>> Promote cultural
community
trail master plan and partner
celebrations
with other agencies to improve
Promote shopping local
and update paths, trails and
>> Maintain JCPP Program
Continue to promote the
crossings in the community
>> promote diversity on
Open to Business program
>> Explore local transportation
boards and commissions
Install directional signage
opportunities
>> Explore partnerships with
at entry to Hopkins
>> Support "Complete Streets"
the rental community
Work with "Think Hopkins"
initiatives
>> Implement a program to
on business recruitment
>> Explore pedestrian/bike
provide city information to
efforts
overlay, pursue bike friendly city
new renters
Promote city events large and
designation, and explore bike
>> Cultivate volunteerism
small (Raspberry Festival,
share opportunities
Mainstreet Da
Days, Tree
>> Promote annual events and
>> Engage residents by
Lighting, Music in the Park,
activities that support wellness
conducting community
etc) and have a City booth at
in our city
meetings at alternative
events when possible
locations
Explore im roved service
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>> Develop a schedule for rezoning
properties to the mixed-use
>> Conduct presentations
delivery through e-commerce
zoning classification and begin
with different groups
implementation
throughout the community
Promote interactive park,
on City goals and initiatives
trails, and facilities directory
>> Partnerwith Hennepin County
as well as SWLRT
on website
and SWLRT cities to maximize
Educate the community
Encourage volunteers
benefit and reduce conflict of
in the area of emergency
and expand volunteer
SWLRT line
preparedness
opportunities
>> Work with Minnetonka and
Expand Yellow Ribbon
Continue to grow
Hennepin County to develop
a vision and implementation
opportunities to
partnerships with:
strategies for the Shady Oak
businesses
Joint recreation with
LRT Station
>> Continue to recognize
Minnetonka
Work with all stakeholders
youth at Council meetings
Hennepin County
to implement and build on
>> Engage youth through
Hopkins School District
recommendations of the Blake
police and fire with safety
Watershed Districts
Road Corridor plans
camps, Operation Recess,
Met Council
Continue to explore and
and youth empowerment
Three Rivers Park District
promote sustainability programs
programs
Surrounding Cities
and initiatives in our community
>> Identify opportunities to
Explore a Mainstreet design and
engage youth, businesses,
facade improvement program
faith -based organizations
and schools
Explore joint development with
the Blake Station
2015 Goals & Strategic Plan
Inspire * Educate * Involve * Communicate
Front Row: Molly Cummings, Kersten Elverum, Christine Harkess, Dale Specken, Kristi Halverson, Mike Reynolds
Back Row: Gene Maxwell, Dave Johnson, Steve Stadler, Jim Genellie, Mike Mornson, Aaron Kuzma, Jason Gadd
City of Hopkins
2015
Goals and
Strategic Plan
SUMMARY
Goal I — Preserve on the Small Town Feel of Hopkins
Background: A small-town feel is a major part of the identity of Hopkins. Surveys have
demonstrated that it is also one of the primary reasons people like living in Hopkins. Efforts in the
future need to capitalize on and enhance this important city asset.
Strategy: Create a More Vibrant Business Community
1. Strengthen Image of Arts Community
2. Promote Shopping Local
3. Continue to Promote the "Open to Business" Program
4. Install Directional Signage at Entry to Hopkins
5. Work with "Think Hopkins" Business Recruitment Efforts
Strategy: Promote and Enhance City Events
1. Promote city events large and small like:
a. Raspberry Festival
b. Mainstreet Days
c. Tree Lighting
d. Music in the Park etc...
e. And have a city booth at events when possible
Strateu:Provide Accessible and Friendly City Services
1. Explore Improved Service Delivery Through E-commerce.
2. Promote Interactive Park, Trails, and Facilities Directory on Website
3. Encourage Volunteers and Expand Volunteer Opportunities
Strategy: Embrace and Strengthen Partnerships
1. Joint recreation with Minnetonka
2. Hennepin County
3. Hopkins School District
4. Watershed Districts
5. Met Council
6. Three Rivers Park District
7. Surrounding Cities
Goal II — URBAN DESIGN — DO IT RIGHT
Background: Hopkins has been recognized as a city that encourages smart urban design. This
includes the ability to walk to stores and other amenities. Advancing these goals also improves the
small town feel.
Strategy: Improve Walking and Biking Infrastructure in the City
1. Implement the Sidewalk and Trail Master Plan and Partner with Other Agencies to
Improve and Update Paths, Trails and Crossings in the Community.
2. Explore Local Transportation Opportunities
3. Support "Complete Streets" Initiatives
4. Explore Pedestrian/Bike Overlay, Pursue Bike Friendly City Designation and Explore
Bike Share Opportunities
Strategy: Build and Cultivate Environmental Responsibility
Strategy: Promote Healthy City Initiatives
1. Promote Annual Events and Activities that Support Wellness in Our City
Strategy: Engage in LRT Planning and Transit -Oriented
Development
1. Develop a Schedule for Rezoning Properties to the Mixed -Use Zoning Classification and
Begin Implementation
2. Partner with Hennepin County and SWLRT Cities to Maximize Benefit and Reduce Conflict
of SWLRT Line
3. Work with Minnetonka and Hennepin County to Develop a Vision and Implementation Strategies
for the Shady Oak LRT Station
4. Work with All Stakeholders to Implement and Build on Recommendations of the Blake Road
Corridor Plans
5. Continue to Explore and Promote Sustainability Programs and Initiatives in our Community
6. Explore a Mainstreet Design and Facade Improvement Program
7. Explore Joint Development with the Blake Station
Goal III — Take It to Them
Background: Hopkins has a reputation for strong citizen involvement and engagement. The City
needs to build upon that strength by reaching out to deliver our messages and hear from our
stakeholders.
Strategy: Involve Diverse Populations
1. Promote, Cultural Celebrations
2. Maintain JCPP Program
3. Promote Diversity on Boards and Commissions
Strategy: Engage the Rental Community of Hopkins
1. Explore Partnerships with the Rental Community
2. Implement a Program to Provide City Information to New Renters
Strategy: Inspire Community and Citizen Engagement
1. Cultivate Volunteerism
2. Engage Residents by Conducting Community Meetings at Alternative Locations
3. Conduct Presentations with Different Groups Throughout the Community on City Goals and
Initiatives as well as SWLRT
4. Engage the community in the area of emergency preparedness.
5. Expand Yellow Ribbon Opportunities to Businesses
6. Continue to Recognize Youth at Council Meetings.
7. Engage Youth Through Police and Fire with Safety Camps, Operation Recess and Youth
Empowerment Programs
8. Identify Opportunities to Engage Youth, Businesses, Faith -based Organizations and Schools
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2015 Mission and Goals
Front Row: Molly Cummings, Kersten Elverum, Christine Harkess, Dale Specken, Kristi Halverson,
Mike Reynolds. Back Row: Gene Maxwell, Dave Johnson, Steve Stadler, Jim Gen ellie, Mike Mornson,
Aaron Kuzma, Jason Gadd
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Mission Statement
• Inspiring
• Educating
• Involving
• Communicating
Vision
Creating a Spirit of Community Where,..
• People are treated with respect
• Business growth throughout the City is supported
while a vibrant City center is maintained
• People feel safe, support outstanding schools and
celebrate cultural heritages
• People enjoy sustainable quality public services,
parks and housing
2015- GOALS
Goal I: Preserve The Small Town Feel of Hopkins
Goal II: Urban Design — Do It Right
Goal III: Take It To Them
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Goal I: Preserve The Small Town Feel of Hopkins
Fo u r Stra teg i es:
Strategy: Create a More Vibrant Business Community
Strategy: Promote and Enhance City Events
Strategy: Provide Accessible and Friendly City Services
Strategy: Embrace and Strengthen Partnerships
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Goal II: Urban Design - Do It Right
Four Strategies:
Strategy: Improve Walking and Biking Infrastructure in the City
Strategy: Build and Cultivate Environmental Responsibility
Strategy: Promote Healthy City Initiatives
Strategy: Engage in LRT Planning and Transit -Oriented Development
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Goal III: Take It To Them
Four Strategiiees.
Strategy: Involve Diverse Populations/Diversity
Strategy: Engage the Rental Community of Hopkins
Strategy: Inspire Community and Citizen Engagement
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What Was on the Radar for 2014
• Market Place and Main - Phase II (Retail and Townhouses)
• Gallery Flats: 8th and 9th Avenue
• Shady Oak Road: Improvement project
• More Planning for SWLRT with Emphasis on Remnant Property by
Stations and O/M Facility
• 6th and Mainstreet
• Cold Storage (Promoting for redevelopment and Marketing)
• Mainstreet Improvement Planning for Possible Improvements in 2015
and Economic Development Strategy for Mainstreet
• Financial Management Plan
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2015 Opportunities
1. S WLRT: 3 Stations plus O/M Property
2. Cottageville Park
3. Cold Storage Facility
4. Eighth Avenue/ARTery
5. Blake Road Corridor
6. Johnson Building
7. Sixth and Main/Block 64
8. Seventeenth and Main
9. EB C O Property
10. Mainstreet
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