III.2. Resolution Supporting Sister City Boryspil, Ukraine; MornsonMarch 1, 2022 Council Report 2022-022
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SISTER CITY BORYSPIL, UKRAINE
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Motion to Adopt Resolution
2022-017 A Resolution Supporting Sister City Boryspil, Ukraine.
Overview:
In 2011 the Hopkins City Council extended an invitation to the government and the people of
City of Boryspil, Ukraine to participate with Hopkins as its Sister City for the purpose of
creating greater mutual understanding between the people of our two great cities and nations.
The City of Hopkins shares their support for Boryspil as the Russian military of Ukraine
continues to unfold.
Supporting Information:
Resolution 2022-017
Mike Mornson, City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-017
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SISTER CITY BORYSPIL, UKRAINE
WHEREAS, in 2011 the Hopkins City Council extended an invitation to the government and the
people of City of Boryspil, Ukraine to participate with Hopkins as its Sister City for the purpose
of creating greater mutual understanding between the people of our two great cities and nations;
WHEREAS, in 2011 both Boryspil and Hopkins desired to cooperate in the areas of economic
and social issues, youth policy, physical education and sport, and the implementation of social
and commercial projects;
WHEREAS, in 2011 Mayor Maxwell visited Boryspil and agreed with the Mayor of Boryspil to
become a Sister City;
WHEREAS, in 2011 several Boryspil Council Members and community members visited
Hopkins to solidify the Sister City arrangement;
WHEREAS, Russian leaders have launched an unprecedented attack on Ukraine and is invading
Ukraine;
WHEREAS, the Boryspil International Airport is Ukraine’s largest, serving 65% of its
passenger air traffic, is receiving military aid at the airport delivered as part of the United States
of America’s assistance to the Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins supports humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians who are
fleeing their homes or taking refuge in bomb shelters and subway stations throughout the country
and encourages its residents to provide support and help in some way.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby
supports their Sister City Boryspil, Ukraine.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 1st day of March, 2022.
By:___________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk