IV.1. 2018 Hopkins Community Image Awards; ElverumMEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kersten Elverum, Planning & Economic Development Director
DATE: November 20, 2018
SUBJECT: 2018 Hopkins Community Image Awards
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Each year the City of Hopkins recognizes certain properties for their contribution toward the
image of the community. Awards are grouped in three categories—Commercial/Industrial/
Office, Multi-Family Residential, and Single-Family Residential. Nominations are sought from
the public through August. A review committee determines which nominated properties receive
awards. Each property that receives at least four of the five review committee votes is awarded.
There is no limit to the number of properties that can be awarded, but winners from the last 10
years are not considered.
This year the review committee consisted of business representative Jill Miller of Projects in
Person, residents Brian Hunke and Gayle Seaberg, and City staff members Jan Youngquist and
Kristen Stacey.
The following four properties were selected by the committee:
•Single-Family Residential: Dick & Ann VanSickle 145 – 11th Avenue North
•Commercial/Industrial/Office: Nacho’s Mexican Grill, Hance Hardware
•Multi-Family Residential: 151 on 8
Attachment: PowerPoint presentation highlighting this year’s CIA winners
Planning & Economic
Development
Hopkins
Community
Image Awards
2018
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE
Nacho’s Mexican Grill
1016 Mainstreet
“I love the updated storefront with the creative signage and standout yellow
accent. I also enjoy the deck in the back!”
“Nacho’s storefront is bright and fresh.”
Judges’ comments
Before
After
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE
Hance Hardware
903 Hopkins Center
“The mural on the side of the building is impressive. Thanks to Jimmy & Connie
Longoria and all their help for making this possible.”
“The mural will be a beautiful addition for years to come, great backdrop for
social media outlets and other photo opportunities.”
Judges’ comments
RESIDENTIAL
Dick & Ann VanSickle
145 –11th Avenue North
“So pretty, clean and inviting!”
“The time and money put into
their house is truly shown through
the before & after pictures…Love
the new seating area incorporated
in the front!”
Judges’ comments
Before After
MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
151 on 8
151 –8th Avenue South
“Along with the addition of the Moline & The
Artery, Stuart Co.’s improvement to their
building was a major project. I love the name
change and the addition of metal railings on the
resident’s patios (in lieu of the vinyl siding
railings).”
Judges’ Comments Before
After
Kristen Stacey
Jan Youngquist
Brian Hunke
Jill Miller
Gayle Seaberg