IV.3. Resolution Supporting Footprint Development LLC’s Application to Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities Grant Program; Needham
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-010
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Revée Needham, Community Development Manager
Date: February 2, 2026
Subject: Resolution of Support for Footprint Development’s Application to the
Hennepin County TOC Grant Program
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RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO
Approve Resolution 2026-004 supporting Footprint Development’s grant application to
the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities Program.
OVERVIEW
In order for Footprint Development to apply to Hennepin County’s Transit Oriented
Communities Grant Program, the City Council needs to approve a resolution of support.
Transit Oriented Communities Grant Program
The Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program provides funding for development
projects and adjacent public realm infrastructure that prioritizes people, creates
walkable, mixed-use and human-centered communities that leverage transit service.
Eligible projects include new development or redevelopment, substantial renovation of
commercial buildings, comprehensive public infrastructure, and strategic site
acquisition. Eligible applicants include for-profit developers, non-profit developers, and
City, county, or housing and redevelopment/economic development/port authorities.
Approximately $2.2 million is available in funding for the TOC and TOC Predevelopment
Assistance programs for 2026. There is no local match required. A resolution of support
is required to submit an application.
Footprint Development’s Application
Footprint Development has proposed a development project on City-owned property at
525 Mainstreet. The grant would be used for eligible development costs, such as public
space improvements, landscaping, stormwater management, etc.
Supporting the application to the TOC grant program does not commit the City to grant
land use approvals nor to sell the property.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Resolution 2026-004
• Hyperlink to Hennepin County TOC Program Webpage
Planning & Economic
Development
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-004
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FOOTPRINT DEVELOPMENT LLC’S APPLICATION
TO HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins acknowledges the Hennepin County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) authorized approximately $2.2 million in funding for
the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Program in 2026; and
WHEREAS, proposed housing and redevelopment projects undertaken by the HCHRA
pursuant to authority established by Minnesota Statutes § 383B.77, subd. 3, require
approval of the local governing body where the project(s) will be located; and
WHEREAS, Footprint Development LLC is submitting an application requesting grant
funds from the HCHRA TOC Program; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used for certain public improvement costs
associated with the redevelopment project at 525 Mainstreet in the City of Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, the HCHRA TOC program guidelines require a resolution of support from
the City of Hopkins for submission of a grant application; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins, in
accordance with Minnesota Statues § 383B.77, subd. 3, hereby supports Footprint
Development’s funding application to the Hennepin County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 2nd day of February, 2026.
By:___________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk