VII.3. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2022 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; MornsonFebruary 15, 2022 Council Report 2022-008
Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement
and Adopting the 2022 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution
2022-003, Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2022 Goals and
Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Adoption of this motion will publicly state the goals and strategic plan for 2022.
Overview:
The City Council held session on January 6 and 7 to discuss previous goals and evaluate new
goals and the strategic plan. On a regular basis, it is critical to create and assess the goals and
objectives of the community. The goals and strategic plan publicly state those items the City
Council wishes to accomplish above and beyond the normal operations and everyday services
provided by the City.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2022-003 approving the 2022 goals and strategic plan.
Primary Issues to Consider:
• How were the 2022 Goals and Action Plan arrived at?
The City Council and City staff discussed various issues affecting the City of Hopkins. They
held the goal setting meetings on January 6 and 7.
Supporting Information:
• Resolution 2022-003
• Summary of Goals
______________________________
Michael. J. Mornson
City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-003
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING
THE 2022 GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HOPKINS
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council believes it is 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 its mission to:
• 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: Promote a Resilient Community
• Goal III: Take it to Them
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives and action steps
for the year 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins does
hereby adopt the mission statement and formally adopts 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 15th day of February, 2022.
By:___________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
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.
Enhance community pride by
providing accessible, friendly
and efficient services
Support a vibrant business
community
Promote Hopkins as a
destination and enhance city
events
Maintain high quality public
safety services
Maintain physical assets and
infrastructure
Practice environmental
responsibility
Strengthen walking and
biking infrastructure in the
city
Support a range of housing
options and opportunities
for affordability
Support transit-oriented
sustainable development
and growth
Foster true inclusion
through community
engagement and
involvement
Engage
underrepresented
populations:
communities of
color and rental
community
Embrace and
strengthen
partnerships
Take It
To Them
Promote a Resilient
Community
Preserve the Hometown
Feel of Hopkins
Creating a spirit of community where...
MISSION
City of
STRATEGIES2022
VISION
GOALS
GOAL SETTING 2022
Develop multi-modal policy
Update Zoning Code
Roll out Think Hopkins
marketing campaign
Review climate and
sustainability goals
Explore affordable housing
policy options
Create parks master plan
Develop American Rescue
Plan Act Spending Plan
Reduce Art Center debt
Discuss History Center/907
Mainstreet
Prioritize community
engagement and equity
strategies
Priorities for the year aheadACTION
STEPS