Boards and Commission Brochure; Lenz
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager
Date: December 11, 2018
Subject: Boards & Commissions Brochure
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PURPOSE
For Council to review a draft boards & commissions brochure and provide feedback.
INFORMATION
Council previously requested Staff to put together a boards and commissions brochure.
Enclosed is a draft brochure for our boards & commissions. Please review and provide
any comments.
FUTURE ACTION
Finalize the brochure and have printed. Copies will be available in the lobby.
Administration
Hopkins City Hall
1010 1st Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-935-8474
952-935-1834 (Fax)
www.hopkinsmn.com
Meeting Schedule,
Agendas and Minutes
All meetings are open to the public and take
place in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
unless otherwise noted.
Charter Commission
Once annually
Staff Liaison: Amy Domeier, 952-548-6304
Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available at
www.hopkinsmn.com/358/Charter-Commission
Park Board
6:30 p.m., fourth Monday
Staff Liaison: Steve Stadler, 952-548-6350
Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available at
www.hopkinsmn.com/359/Park-Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
6:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday
Staff Liaison: Jason Lindahl, 952-548-6342
Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available at
www.hopkinsmn.com/360/Planning-Zoning-
Commission
Agendas are available online at least 24 hours
before the meeting.
City Staff
The following staff members are typically
present at public meetings or serve as
staff liaisons to City advisory boards and
commissions.
• Charter Commission
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
• Planning & Zoning Commission
Jason Lindahl, City Planner
• Park Board
Steve Stadler, Public Works Director
Your guide for information
about City of Hopkins boards
and commissions
Boards &
Commissions
Inspire. Educate. Involve. Communicate.
Watch Planning and Zoning meetings live
on Hopkins Community Cable Channel
16 or on the City website at
www.hopkinsmn.com/349/Watch-
Meetings-Live-On-Demand.
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The City of Hopkins has three volunteer boards or
commissions to advise and assist the City Council
on City policies, procedures and operations.
These commissions are comprised of volunteer
citizens and an appointed staff member as a
liaison.
Charter Commission
The Charter Commission is responsible for
recommending changes to the City Charter. It
consists of 11 members, recommended by the
City Council and appointed by the District Court
of Hennepin County.
Commissioners are appointed for a four-year
term. Members must be qualified voters in the
city of Hopkins.
The Charter Commission’s staff liaison is City
Clerk Amy Domeier.
To contact members of the Charter
Commission, email chartercommission@
hopkinsmn.com.
Park Board
The Park Board advises the City Council on
operation of parks and recreation programs
and facilities in the City. It consists of five
members appointed by the Council.
Board members are appointed for a two-year
term. Members must be qualified voters in the
City of Hopkins
The Park Board’s Staff Liaison is Public Works
Director Steve Stadler.
To contact members of the Park Board, email
parkboard@hopkinsmn.com.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission is
designed to serve in an advisory capacity to
the City Council and administration on land
use, zoning and development issues.
There are seven members on the commission.
Each commissioner serves a two-year term
and can be reappointed for another two-year
term. Members must be qualified voters in
the City of Hopkins
The Planning & Zoning Commission’s Staff
Liaison is City Planner Jason Lindahl.
To contact members of the Planning & Zoning
Commission, email planningcommission@
hopkinsmn.com.
About our Boards & Commissions
Who Can Serve on a Board or
Commission?
Any qualified voter who lives in the City of
Hopkins can serve on a board or commission.
Commission members are appointed by the
City Council.
Why Serve?
Hopkins needs volunteers in order to succeed.
The various boards and commissions of the
City of Hopkins perform a vital role in the life
of our community.
Many of the City’s decisions, policies
and procedures were founded on
recommendations from a board or
commission.
How to Get Involved
Annual recruitment for vacant positions
occurs in March - April of each year.
Residents interested in serving on a board
or commission are encouraged to consider
participating in Hopkins Academy. Learn
more about Hopkins Academy at www.
hopkinsmn.com/425/Hopkins-Academy.
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