VI.6. Resolution Approving the 2018 Goals and Strategic Plan; MornsonFebruary 5, 2018 Council Report 2018-015
Resolution Approving the 2018 Goals and Strategic Plan
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2018-011,
Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2018 Goals and Strategic
Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Adoption of this motion will publicly state the goals and strategic plan for the year, 2018.
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 12, 2018 to revise the 2017 goals and create these
new goals and strategic plan.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2018-011, which adopts the goals and strategic plan
for 2018.
Primary Issues to Consider
How were the 2018 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 12, 2018 at the Oak Ridge Country
Club.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2018-011
Summary of Goals
PowerPoint Presentation
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Michael J. Mornson
City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2018-011
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING
THE 201 8 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;
Inspire
Educate
Involve
Communicate
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following goals:
Goal I: Preserve the Home Town Feel of Hopkins
Goal II: 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 2018.
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 5th day of February, 2018.
By
Mayor Molly Cummings
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Inspire. Educate. Involve. Communicate.
All people feel safe and
respected, and diversity
is celebrated.
Business growth is
supported and a
vibrant downtown is
maintained.
People enjoy exceptional
government services,
neighborhoods and
outstanding schools.
Support a vibrant business
community
Promote and enhance city
events
Provide accessible, friendly
and efficient city services
Embrace and strengthen
partnerships
Improve walking and biking
infrastructure in the city
Practice environmental
responsibility
Support a range of housing
options
Support transit-oriented
development
Involve diverse
populations
Engage the rental
community of
Hopkins
Inspire community
and citizen
engagement
Take It
To Them
Urban Design:
Do It Right
Preserve the Home
Town Feel of Hopkins
Creating a spirit of community where...
MISSION
VISION
GOALS
GOAL SETTING 2018
City of Hopkins
2018 Mission and Goals
Back Row: Kelly O’Dea, Brent Johnson, Molly Cummings, Nick Bishop, Aaron Kuznia, Mike Mornson, Jason Gadd, Steve StadlerFront Row: Ari Lenz, Katy Campbell, Kristi Halverson, Dale Specken, Kersten Elverum
Mission
•Inspire
•Educate
•Involve
•Communicate
Vision
•All people feel safe and respected, and diversity is celebrated.
•Business growth is supported and a vibrant downtown is maintained
•People enjoy exceptional government services, neighborhoods, and
outstanding schools.
Goals
•Goal I:Preserve the Hometown Feel of Hopkins
•Goal II:Urban Design: Do it Right
•Goal III:Take it to Them
Goal I:
Preserve the Hometown Feel of Hopkins
Four Strategies
•Support a vibrant business community
•Promote and enhance city events
•Provide accessible, friendly, and efficient city services
•Embrace and strengthen partnerships
Goal II:
Urban Design –Do it Right
Four Strategies
•Improve walking and biking infrastructure in the city
•Practice environmental responsibility
•Support a range of housing options
•Support transit-oriented development
Goal III:
Take it to Them
Three Strategies
•Involve diverse populations
•Engage the rental community of Hopkins
•Inspire community and citizen engagement
Four Themes for Discussion in 2018:
•Strategic Investment in Infrastructure, Staff, and Financial Management
Plan
•Economic and Community Development
•True Inclusion
•Affordable Housing
Some Accomplishments of 2017:
•Successful Street Construction –Largest ever
•Completed Moline –241 Units
•Installed new play equipment at Maetzold Field and Hilltop Park
•Ongoing Mainstreet Façade Program
•Engaged hundreds of residents and Race and Equity event
•New Finance Director –Nick Bishop
•New Park Director –Kelly O’Dea
•PPL/Oxford Village Completion
What’s on the Radar for 2018:
•Completion of the Artery –Grand Opening June 2, 2018
•Blake Road Project
•Burnes Park Project –Anticipated to be complete by Memorial Day 2018
•Comprehensive Plan Process
•Hockey Pavilion Improvement
•Installing new play equipment at Elmo Park and Park Valley –Anticipated to be complete
summer 2018
•Cold Storage Development off Blake Road