VII.3. Resolution Approving the 2016 Goals and Strategic Plan; Mornson (CR2016-008)February 2, 2016 Council Report 2016-008
Resolution Approving the 2016 Goals and Strategic Plan
Pronosed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to ado�t Resolution 2016-004,
Affirmin tg he City of Ho�kins Mission Statement and Ado�ting the 2016 Goals and Strategic
Plan for the City of Ho�kins.
Adoption of this motion will publicly state the goals and strategic plan for the years 2016.
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 15, 2016 to revise the 2015 goals and create these
new goals and strategic plan.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2016-004, which adopts the goals and strategic plan for
2016.
Primarv Issues to Consider
• How were the 2016 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 15, 2016 at the Oak Ridge Country
Club.
Supportin� Information
• Resolution 2016-004
� One Page Summary of Goals
• Book on Goals
• PowerPoint
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Michael J. Mornson
City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2016-004
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING
THE 2016 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 Home Town Feel of Hopkins
• Goal IL Urban Design — Do It Right
• Goal IIL Take It To Them
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives and action
steps for the year 2016.
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 2nd day of February, 2016.
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ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Molly Cummings, Mayor
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Goal I: Preserve the Home Town Feel of Hopkins
Background: A home-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.
Strateg,y - 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. Develop wayfinding plan for community
5. Work on "Think Hopkins" on business recruitment efforts.
Strategy - Promote and Enhance City Events
1. Promote city events large and small such as:
a. Raspberry Festival
b. Mainstreet Days
c. Old Fashioned Holiday
d. Music in the Park
e. And have a city booth at events when possible
Strategy - Provide Accessible and Friendly City Services
1. Explore improved service delivery through e-commerce.
2. Develop interactive park, trails, and facilities directory on website.
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
8. Faith and community- based organizations
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 home town feel.
Strategy — Improve Walking and Biking Infrastructure in the City
Implement the sidewalk and trail master plan and partner with other agencies to
improve and update paths, trails and crossing in the community, supporting
"Complete Streets" initiatives.
2. Explore local transportation opportunities
3. Explore pedestrian/bike overlay, pursue bike friendly city designation and explore
bike share opportunities.
Strategy - Build and Cultivate Environmental Responsibility
Strategy - Healthy City Initiatives
1. Promote annual events and activities that support wellness in our city
Strategy - 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 the SWLRT line.
3. Work with Minnetonka and Hennepin County to develop 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 initiative in our
community
6. Refine Mainstreet Design and fa�ade Improvement program and secure funding
7. Cross-department collaboration in designing of key public places
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. Explore methods to involve multicultural advisory committee by community
building
3. Seek out diversity on boards and commissions
Strategy - Engaae the Rental Community of Hopkins
1. Intentionally engage rental communities
2. Implement a program to provide city information to new renters.
Strategy - Inspire Community and Citizen Engagement
1. Encourage volunteers and expand volunteer opportunities
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. Educate the community in the area of emergency preparedness
5. Expand Yellow Ribbon opportunities to businesses
6. Identify opportunities to engage and recognize youth , businesses, faith- based
organizations and schools.
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GOAL I: Preserve the Hometown Feel of
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GOAL II: Urban Design - Do It Right
GOAL III: Take it to Them
Preserve the Hometown Feel of Hopkins
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Strate _q,y 3:
Strateqy 4:
Four Strategies:
Create a More Vibrant Business community
Promote and Enhance City Events
Provide Accessible and Friendly City Services
Embrace and Strengthen Partnerships
GOAL II
Urban Desi�n - Do It Ri�ht
Four Strategies:
Strateqy 1: Improve Walking and Biking Infrastructure in the City
Strateqy 2: Practice Environmental Responsibility
Strateqy 3: Promote Healthy City Initiatives
Strateqy 4: Engage in LRT Planning and Transit-Oriented
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Three Strategies:
Strateqy 1: Involve Diverse Populations
Strateqy 2: Engage the Rental Community of Hopkins
Strateqy 3: Inspire Community and Citizen Engagement
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Design of Operations Maintenance Facility
4. Completion of the Blake Road Corridor
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5. Artery Event
Top 12 accomplishments continued:
6. Sidewalk Cafes
7. Purchase of the Albert Pike Lodge
8. The Moline Development
9. Mainstreet Business Fa�ade Program
10. Land Swap with St. Louis Park
11. Park Improvement Plan
12. Shady Oak Road construction
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SWLRT
2. Future Park Improvements
3. Cold Storage Facility
4. Developer I nterest
5. New Downtown Population
Top 10 Opportunities continued:
6. 8t" Aven ue/The ARTery
7. Blake Road Corridor
8. Cargill/SuperValu & Other Large Employers
9. 6t" and Main (Block 64)
10. Shady Oak Road Opportunities
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Request For Proposals (RFP) Cold Storage
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2. Completion of The ARTery
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Hopkins Historical Society move to the Albert
Pike Lodge
4. Burnes Park Final Design
5. Successful completion of Shady Oak Road
Top 10 things to accomplish continued:
6. Hopkins Village II project approved
7. Blake Road Corridor design and funding
8. Pavilion/Central Park Master Plan
9. SWLRT green light
10. Hopkins Center for the Arts successful program
fundraising year
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