III.3. Hopkins Digital Access Initiative; Kivett
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Beth Kivett, Activity Center Program Coordinator
Date: 07/08/2025
Subject: Presentation of Hopkins Digital Access Initiative
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PURPOSE
Hopkins City Council will receive an update from the Hopkins Digital Access Initiative
(HDAI). This initiative is guided by a steering committee comprised of representatives
from the City of Hopkins, Hopkins Community Education, and the Hopkins Public
Library. Connecting to Thrive, a mission driven organization, provides organizational
support for this effort. https://www.connectingtothrive.org/
INFORMATION
HDAI is a collaborative and community-driven effort to develop the Hopkins Digital
Access Plan with targeted, actionable and sustainable strategies that strengthen digital
access for all community members in Hopkins. The goal of this initiative is to ensure
Hopkins community members have the digital tools, skills and support needed to thrive
in today's connected world. The initiative is currently in the community assessment
phase, which includes numerous community outreach events and a survey that will be
distributed in the fall.
Check out the HDAI website for more information: www.hopkinsdigitalaccess.org
FUTURE ACTION
Please encourage community leaders, residents and those who live, work or play in
Hopkins to participate in outreach events and share their experiences and ideas through
our numerous communication channels and upcoming community survey.
Comprehensive research that accurately and thoroughly reflects the current state of
digital access in the community today is critical to the effectiveness of the assessment
phase and will inform the development of the Hopkins Digital Access Plan.
Department