VII.1. Resolution Approving the 2020 Goals and Strategic Plan; MornsonFebruary 18, 2020 Council Report 2020-011
Resolution Approving the 2020 Goals and Strategic Plan
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution
2020-006, Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2020 Goals and
Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
Adoption of this motion will publicly state the goals and strategic plan for 2020.
Overview:
The City Council held a meeting on January 10 to review the 2019 goals and evaluate new goals
and the strategic plan. On a regular basis, it is critical to create and assess the goals and
objectives of the community. The goals and strategic plan publicly state those items the City
Council wishes to accomplish above and beyond the normal operations and everyday services
provided by the City.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020-006 approving the 2020 goals and strategic plan.
Primary Issues to Consider:
How were the 2020 Goals and Action Plan arrived at?
The City Council and City staff discussed various issues affecting the City of Hopkins. They
held an all-day goal setting meeting on Friday, January 10 at Oak Ridge Country Club.
Supporting Information:
Resolution 2020-006
Summary of Goals
Goals and Strategic Plan Presentation
______________________________
Michael. J. Mornson
City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020-006
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING
THE 2020 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
Communicate
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following goals:
Goal I: Preserve the Home Town Feel of Hopkins
Goal II: Urban Design – Do It Right
Goal III: Take It To Them
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives and action steps
for the year 2020.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins does
hereby adopt 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 this 18th day of February, 2020.
By:___________________________
Jason Gadd, 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.
Support a vibrant business
community
Promote and enhance city
events
Provide accessible, friendly
and efficient city services
Embrace and strengthen
partnerships
Improve walking and biking
infrastructure in the city
Practice environmental
responsibility
Support a range of housing
options
Support transit-oriented
development
Involve diverse
populations
Engage the rental
community of
Hopkins
Inspire community
and citizen
engagement
Take It
To Them
Urban Design:
Do It Right
Preserve the Home
Town Feel of Hopkins
Creating a spirit of community where...
MISSION
City of
STRATEGIES2020
VISION
GOALS
GOAL SETTING 2020
»Implement the sidewalk and
trail master plan and partner
with other agencies to improve
and update paths, trails and
crossings in the community,
supporting “Complete Streets”
initiatives
»Explore local transportation
opportunities
»Develop a schedule for rezoning
properties to conform to
Comprehensive Plan guidance
»Partner with Hennepin County
and SWLRT cities to maximize
benefit and minimize disruption
during construction
»Work with Minnetonka and
Hennepin County to implement
the vision for the Shady Oak
LRT Station
»Work with all stakeholders
to implement and build on
recommendations of the Blake
Road Corridor plans
»Continue to explore and
promote sustainability initiatives
in our community
»Explore ways to strengthen the
edges of downtown
»Continue to explore ways
to enhance the Mainstreet
experience
»Strengthen image of Hopkins
as an arts community
»Promote shopping local
»Promote business assistance
programs
»Work through “Think
Hopkins” on business
recruitment efforts
»Promote city events large
and small (Raspberry
Festival, Mainstreet Days,
Old Fashioned Holiday,
Summerfest, etc.) and have
a city booth at events when
possible
»Improve service delivery
through e-commerce
»Promote interactive park,
trails, and facilities directory
on website
»Support History Center
transition to Mainstreet
»Grow partnerships with:
»Joint Recreation with
Minnetonka
»Hennepin County
»Hopkins School District
»Watershed Districts
»Met Council
»Three Rivers Park District
»Surrounding cities
»Faith and community-based
organizations
»Business community
»Promote cultural
celebrations
»Explore methods to
involve Multicultural
Advisory Committee in
community building
»Continue to seek out
diversity on boards and
commissions
»Intentionally engage rental
communities
»Encourage volunteerism
and expand volunteer
opportunities
»Conduct community
meetings at alternative
locations
»Educate the community
in the area of emergency
preparedness
»Identify opportunities
to partner with youth,
schools, businesses and
faith-based organizations
»Promote opportunities
to raise awareness and
understanding of race,
equity and diversity
»Creatively engage and
market the community
using technology and
unique platforms
GOAL SETTING 2020
GOALS: ACTION STEPS
Preserve the Home
Town Feel of Hopkins
Urban Design:
Do It Right
Take It
To Them
2020 Mission and Goals
Hopkins City Council
Mike Mornson, City Manager
City Council and Staff
Mission
Inspire
Educate
Involve
Communicate
Vision
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.
Goals
Goal I: Preserve the Hometown Feel of
Hopkins
Goal II: Urban Design –Do it Right
Goal III: Take it to Them
Goal I: Preserve the
Hometown Feel of
Hopkins
Four Strategies
•Support a vibrant business
community
•Promote and enhance city
events
•Provide accessible, friendly,
and efficient city services
•Embrace and strengthen
partnerships
Goal II: Urban Design
–Do it Right
Four Strategies
•Improve walking and biking
infrastructure in the city
•Practice environmental
responsibility
•Support a range of housing
options
•Support transit-oriented
development
Goal III: Take it to
Them
Three Strategies
•Involve diverse populations
•Engage the rental
community of Hopkins
•Inspire community and
citizen engagement
Decade of Projects
Reconstruction of nearly 17 miles of City streets
Development and Reopening of 8th Avenue Artery
Updates and additions to 10 Hopkins Parks
Remodeling and revitalization of Hopkins Pavilion and
City Hall
Launch of HREI with Hopkins Police, Hopkins Public
Schools and Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Completion of Cultivate Hopkins, the City’s
Comprehensive Plan
Some Accomplishments in 2019
City Hall Renovation
Blake Road
Improvement Project
Park Improvements
Southwest Light Rail
construction
Highlights in 2019
8th Avenue Artery
Fire Chief of the Year
Designation of Bicycle Friendly Community
Looking Ahead to 2020
325 Blake Road (Cold
Storage site)
Financial Budget and
Engagement Plan
Southwest Light Rail
construction
Interlachen Street
Reconstruction
Mainstreet Valuation 2013
$89,000,000
Mainstreet Valuation 2019
$218,795,000