2008-050
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-050
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION
STATEMENT AND ADOPTING THE
2008-2009 GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IIOPKINS
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council believes it necessary for an effective local
government to clearly establish it overall mission and to prescribe the goals and
objectives necessary to accomplish that mission; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following Mission
Statement
Partnering with the Community to enhance the quality of life
. Inspire
. Educate
. Involve
. Communicate
Together) all of city government pledges to:
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Continually enhance partnerships with citizens.
Inspire citizen leadership.
Educate and involve citizens.
Communicate openly and effectively.
Be responsive.
Be fiscally responsible.
As a city council, we pledge to:
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Continually enhance partnerships with the staff.
Lead in the creation of a community wide vision.
Set policy.
As a city staff, we pledge to:
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Continually enhance partnerships with the city council.
Develop and implement long term plans.
Provide quality customer service that is:
Responsive to the needs of the community.
Innovative.
Accessible.
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, strategies and actions
steps for the years 2008-2009.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
re-affirm the previously adopted mission statement and formally adopt the listed goals,
and that the City Council, City Manager and staff are hereby committed to the
accomplishment of this strategic plan:
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 2nd day of September, 2008.
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Eug e J. axwell, Mayor
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