VII.1. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopted the 2026 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; Mornson CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-015
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Mike Mornson, City Manager
Date: February 17, 2025
Subject: Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting
the 2026 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt Resolution 2026-006 Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission
Statement and Adopting the 2026 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
OVERVIEW
The City Council and Department Directors held their annual goal setting retreat on
January 9. The purpose of the retreat is to discuss and evaluate previous goals,
consider new goals, and develop the strategic plan. The goals and strategic plan
publicly state items the City Council wishes to accomplish above and beyond the normal
operations and everyday services provided by the city.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
•Resolution 2026-006
•2026 Goals and Strategic Plan
Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2026-006
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND
ADOPTING THE 2026 GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF HOPKINS
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council believes it is necessary for an effective local
government to clearly establish its overall mission and to prescribe the goals and
objectives necessary to accomplish that mission; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has reviewed and will be following its mission to
inspire, educate, involve and communicate; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following goals:
• Goal I: Preserve the Home Town Feel of Hopkins
• Goal II: Promote a Resilient Community
• Goal III: Take it to Them
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives, and
action steps for the year 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby adopts the mission statement and formally adopts the listed goals, and that the
City Council, City Manager and staff are hereby committed to the accomplishment of
these goals and its action plan
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins on this 17th day of February 2026.
By:___________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Inspire. Educate. Involve. Communicate.
All people feel safe and
respected, and diversity is
celebrated.
Business growth is supported
and a vibrant downtown is
maintained.
People enjoy exceptional
government services,
neighborhoods and
outstanding schools.
Enhance community pride by
providing accessible, friendly and
efficient services
Support a vibrant business
community
Promote Hopkins as a
destination and enhance city
events
Maintain high quality public
safety services
Maintain physical assets and
infrastructure
Practice environmental
responsibility
Strengthen walking and biking
infrastructure in the city
Support a range of housing
options and opportunities for
affordability
Support transit-oriented
sustainable development and
growth
Foster true inclusion
through community
engagement and
involvement
Engage
underrepresented
populations:
communities of color
and rental community
Embrace and
strengthen
partnerships
Preserve the Hometown Feel of Hopkins
Creating a spirit of community where...
MISSION
City of
STRATEGIES2026
VISION
GOALS
GOAL SETTING 2026
Continue
to develop
Police
Department recruitment & retention
strategies
Continue to explore options for the
property at 907 Mainstreet
Continue to work on Equity Strategic
Action Plan
Continue to grow the ThinkHopkins
brand
Continue to explore development options
for City property
Continue to build Youth Workforce
Development Program
Complete Housing Analysis and
Recommend Affordable Housing
Spending Plan for LAHA and Housing
Trust Fund
Continue to research and pursue grant
opportunities
Explore city and community equity
engagement opportunities
Continue to update LED street lights in
the Downtown district
Continue to replace wood fencing along
Excelsior Boulevard (3 year plan)
Continue to prepare for development at
the Shady Oak Station on Metro Transit-
owned land
Continue to implement the Fire
Department Staffing Study
Continue to advance development
on 325 Blake Road site owned by the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Complete an update to the City’s Bike
and Pedestrian Plan
Explore messaging “Hopkins: Car
Optional”
Focus on enhancing South Hopkins
Plan for opening of Green Line
Extension in 2027 and enhance last mile
connections
Priorities for the year aheadACTION
STEPS
Promote a Resilient Community Take It To Them