IV.6. Approval of Lease Agreement with the Hopkins Historical Society for Hopkins Activity Center; Imihy
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2025-158
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Laila Imihy, AICP – Special Projects and Initiatives Manager
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Lease Agreement with the Hopkins Historical Society for the Hopkins
Activity Center
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO enter into a lease agreement with the Hopkins Historical Society for space
at the Hopkins Activity Center
OVERVIEW
On April 1, 2025, the City of Hopkins and the Hopkins Historical Society (HHS) entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding which outlined agreed upon terms for the HHS’ exit
of the property at 907 Mainstreet, which has been leased to them by the City since 2015.
Following a termination of that lease on July 15, 2025, City Staff have been working with
the HHS on terms to lease the space at the Hopkins Activity Center.
The HHS operates within a space within the Hopkins Activity Center and has done so
since 1974, however does not currently have a valid lease for the space. Staff and the
HHS have agreed upon a five (5) year lease at the rate of one (1) dollar per year for
space, which can be extended for another five (5) years so long as both parties agree.
Tonight, staff requests the council sign the attached lease to provide space for the HHS
at the Hopkins Activity Center.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Lease Agreement for the Hopkins Activity Center
Administration