2013-004 2013 Goal and Strategic PlanCity of Hopkins
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Resolution No. 2013-004
A Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and
Adopting the 2013 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins
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
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council reaffirms the vision for the city of Hopkins.
Creating a Spirit of Community Where...
• People are treated with respect
• People participate in building culture, character and common bonds
• Business growth throughout the city is supported while a vibrant city center is
maintained
• People feel safe, support outstanding schools and celebrate cultural heritages
• People enjoy quality sustainable public services, parks and housing
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council adopts the following goals:
1. Preserve the Small Town Feel of Hopkins
2. Urban Design — Do It Right
3. Take it to Them
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives and action steps
for the years 2013.
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 these goals
and its action plan:
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of February 2013.
By
Eug e J. axwell, Mayor
Attest:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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Goal IV - Improve the Quality of Life in Hopkins
Facilitate Redevelopment throughout the City
Action 1 Downtown Luther property: Work with a developer on a mixed use
redevelopment
Action 2 Block 64: Work with a developer on a mixed use redevelopment
project
Action 3 Excelsior Crossings: Coordinate efforts to conduct redevelopment
on the site with Opus Northwest, LLC (Office Project)
Action 4 Shady Oak Road: Coordinate efforts with Hennepin County and the
City of Minnetonka to implement a plan or the future
redevelopment along the Shady Oak Road Corridor
Action 5 Hopkins Dodge Site: Work with potential developer on a
redevelopment of this site.
Action 6 East End Study Implementation
Action 7 Continue with the Nurturing Our Retired Citizens (NORC) Project
Action 8 Implement a Hopkins Police Chaplaincy Program
Action 9 Pursue an upgraded and enhanced Code Enforcement and Rental
Licensing Program
Action 10 Continue with the Blake Road Corridor Initiatives
Action 11 Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Program
Action 12 Partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA)
for Remediation of the Hopkins Closed Landfill
Action 13 Partnership with the Three Rivers Park District for the planned
Depot Improvements
Action 14 Enhancement of the City/Regional Trail System (Signage)
Action 15 Research City/Regional Transportation System (Hop -a -Ride, Met
Transit) to be assured it is meeting resident needs.
Action 16 Research Downtown Safety Enhancements (Improved Lighting,
Ramp Cameras)
Action 17 Neighborhood Park Initiative. Park Board will partner with
neighborhoods and neighborhood associations regarding the
improvement and enhancement of neighborhood parks
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Goal V- Provide and Nurture Citizen Growth and Development
Action 1 Neighborhood Association Growth and Development. Research
methods to enhance and promote city neighborhood associations.
Possibilities include potentially providing training and technical
assistance.
Action 2 Research the implementation of a Citizen Emergency Response
Team (CERT) Program
Action 3 Strengthen efforts to involve residents from minority populations in
City activities/issues (Blake Corridor, Human Rights
Commission)
Action 4 Research methods to increase city volunteerism
Goal VI - Meet with groups/organizations to talk about mutual areas
of interest
Action 1 Meeting with the Neighborhood Association
Presidents/Representatives
Action 2 Faith Community Network
Action 3 Meeting with the Hopkins School District and School Board
Action 4 Meeting with Legislative representatives (Establish a legislative
platform/agenda)
Action 5 Meeting with HAMA (Hopkins Apartment Managers Association)
Action 6 Meeting with the Business Community (NBCA)
Action 7 Meeting with Metropolitan Council Representatives
Action 8 Meeting with Hennepin County Commissioners
Action 9 Meeting with City Service Clubs
Action 10 Meeting with the City of Edina Council (U.S. Women's Open 2008,
Recreation Programs)
Action 11 Meeting with the City of St. Louis Park Council
Action 12 Meetings with the City of Minnetonka Council (Shady Oak Road)