Artspace Report; Beekman
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Mike Mornson, City Manager
FROM: Meg Beekman, Community Development Coordinator
DATE: October 10, 2017
SUBJECT: Artspace Report
Background
In August 2017 Artspace conducted a three-day preliminary feasibility study in the City of
Hopkins. The purpose of the study was to determine if an artist-oriented development could be
feasibility in Hopkins.
Artspace conducted several focus groups and a public meeting to gather input on the study. They
also participated with City staff on several tours to look at potential sites and see existing art
spaces in the community.
Discussion
Artspace will present the findings of their report to the City Council. Based on the findings of
the report Staff is recommending that the City move forward with a market study in the first
quarter of 2018. That market study will be the next step in bringing an Artspace development to
Hopkins. Staff is currently working on a grant application to the Met Council to pay for a portion
of the market study.
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