1994-005
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 94-5
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATION FOR THE
WESTBROOKE NEIGHBORHOOD OF HOPKINS
WHEREAS, the Westbrooke neighborhood of Hopkins is comprised of 1,296 units of
condominiums and patio homes, representing 13% of the City's housing stock, and
WHEREAS, the neighborhood is approximately 20 years old and is in need of rehabilitation to
remain a stable and viable neighborhood, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that assisting the neighborhood is a priority of the
City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to assist the owners of the neighborhood by financing the
needed improvements through the creation of a residential service district or by a special
assessment, and
WHEREAS, the City must secure special legislation in order to use General Obligation Bonds to
finance the improvements and assess the costs or create a residential service district
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby
supports the proposed special legislation for the Westbrooke neighborhood of Hopkins
Adopted by the City Council of the City ofHopkms this 4th day of January, 1994
Attest"
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Charles D Redepenning, Mayo ~