VII.1. Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting the 2023 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins; Mornson
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2023-016
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Mike Mornson, City Manager
Date: February 7, 2023
Subject: Resolution Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission Statement and Adopting
the 2023 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt Resolution 2023-007 Affirming the City of Hopkins Mission
Statement and Adopting the 2023 Goals and Strategic Plan for the City of Hopkins.
OVERVIEW
The City Council and Department Directors held their annual goal setting retreat on
January 6. 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 2023-007
• Summary of Goals
Administration
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-007
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS MISSION STATEMENT AND
ADOPTING THE 2023 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 2023.
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 this 7th day of February, 2023.
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
Take It
To Them
Promote a Resilient
Community
Preserve the Hometown
Feel of Hopkins
Creating a spirit of community where...
MISSION
City of
STRATEGIES2023
VISION
GOALS
GOAL SETTING 2023
Develop multi-modal policy
Update Zoning Code
Roll out Think Hopkins
marketing campaign
Review climate and
sustainability goals
Explore affordable housing
policy options
Create parks master plan
Develop American Rescue
Plan Act Spending Plan
Reduce Art Center debt
Discuss History Center/907
Mainstreet
Prioritize community
engagement and equity
strategies
Priorities for the year aheadACTION
STEPS