3. Downtown Hopkins Station PlazaPlanning & Economic
Development
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Mike Mornson, City Manager
FROM: Meg Beekman, Community Development Coordinator
DATE: February 10, 2015
SUBJECT: Downtown Hopkins Station Plaza Concept Design
Background
As part of the City's negotiated agreement related to the siting of the operation and maintenance
facility in Hopkins, the Southwest Project Office (SPO) has agreed to engineer and construct the
plaza that will be located at the Downtown Hopkins Station. The City of Hopkins will provide a
concept level design to the SPO, which can then be turned over to the advanced design
consultant for final design and engineering so that it can be included in the final construction
contract for the project.
The City has been working with Bolton & Menk on a concept plan for the plaza that carries the
themes and materials over from the Artery project on 81' Avenue to create a cohesive pedestrian
experience from the train platform all the way to Mainstreet.
Plaza Function
Much discussion has occurred over what the function of this plaza should be, from highly
programmed, active uses; to more passive, pass-through space. In the end, it was determined that
the more intensive programmed activities should be focused north of Excelsior Boulevard along
the Artery.
Cost
The project office has agreed to construct the plaza up to a cost which has not yet been
determined. Once the plaza goes through final design, materials will be selected, and costs can be
estimated. At that point, additional discussion may be needed as to what will be included in the
base cost of the project and what, if any, additional costs may need to be covered by the City.
Requested Council Action
Staff is requesting the Council review the concept design for the Downtown Hopkins Plaza and
provide any comment or feedback before the plan is handed off to the SPO to enter into final
design. The concept layout design has been included in the packet. Perspective images of the
plaza will be shared the night of the work session.
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