2014-002 2014 Mission Statement and GoalsCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-002
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF HOPKINS
MISSION STATEMENT AND ADOPTING THE 2014 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 its 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
Together, all of city government pledges to:
* Enhance partnerships with citizens.
* Inspire citizen leadership.
* Educate and involve citizens.
* Communicate openly and effectively.
* Be responsive.
* Be fiscally responsible.
As a City Council, we pledge to:
* Enhance partnerships with the staff.
* Lead in the creation of a community wide vision.
* Set policy.
As a City Staff, we pledge to:
* Enhance partnerships with the city council.
* Develop and implement long term plans.
* Provide quality customer service that is:
- Responsive to the needs of the community.
- Innovative.
- Accessible.
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has previously adopted the following Goals;
• Goal I: Preserve the Small Town Feel of Hopkins
• Goal II: Urban Design — Do it Right
• Goal III: Take it to Them
Resolution No. 2014-002
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WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has identified certain goals, objectives and action
steps for the year 2014
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby 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 3`d day of February, 2014.
By:
Euge J. M ell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk