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VII.2. 2021 Mission and Goals – Hopkins City Council; Mornson CITY OF HOPKINS Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members From: Mike Mornson, City Manager Date: January 5, 2021 Subject: 2021 Mission and Goals – Hopkins City Council _____________________________________________________________________ The City Council meets annually to review the goals from the previous year, evaluate new goals and develop a strategic plan. This year we have designated time over the next three months to assess the current goals and objectives of departments to use in creating new goals and initiatives for 2021. The proposed schedule: JANUARY 5 Kick off by Mike Mornson with highlights from 2020 and thoughts for 2021 JANUARY 12 Planning and Development Update from Kersten Elverum JANUARY 19 Finance Update from Nick Bishop FEBRUARY 2 Police and Fire Updates from Brent Johnson and Dale Specken FEBRUARY 9 Public Works and Recreation Updates from Steve Stadler and Kelly O’Dea FEBRUARY 16 Community Services Update from Ari Lenz MARCH 2/9 Recap Work Session and discuss next steps City Manager 2021 Mission and Goals Hopkins City Council Mike Mornson, City Manager City Council and Staff State of the City 2020 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 Some Accomplishments in 2020 Financial Budget and Engagement Plan Reaffirmed AA+ Bond Rating on May 8 and November 9 Southwest Light Rail construction Interlachen Street Reconstruction Façade Improvement Loans for Kiddywampus, Wild Boar and Express Personnel Approval of Bear Cave Brewing and other new businesses Completed the City facility solar program with solar arrays installed at Pavilion, Fire Station and Public Works Some Accomplishments in 2020 Maetzold Field parking lot mill/overlay Installed two Level-2 EV charging stations at parking ramp Bicycle Friendly Community LMC Excellence Award –Fire Department Leadership Award for Chloride Reduction from Nine Mile Creek Watershed District –Public Works Highlights in 2020 Elections 3 elections in 2020 all during pandemic Early voting most popular option in November (71%) COVID-19 in 2020 Business assistance Rental assistance Restaurant outdoor seating Virtual meetings Birthday patrol Easter bunny parade Halloween drive thru event Thanksgiving food donations Looking Ahead to 2021 325 Blake Road (Cold Storage site) Blake/Excelsior Interlachen part two Continue pandemic planning Mainstreet Valuation 2013 $89,000,000 Mainstreet Valuation 2020 $226,631,000 Upcoming Meetings January 5 –City Manager Kick Off January 12 –Planning & Development January 19 –Finance February 2 –Police & Fire February 9 –Public Works & Recreation February 16 –Community Services March 2 and March 9 –Recap and next steps