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Council adopts 2026 strategic plan

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council Reviews Long-Term Planning Priorities

The City Council reviewed updates to Hopkins’ 2050 Comprehensive Plan, Safe Streets for All Plan, and Housing Plan, focusing on future growth, transportation safety, walking and biking investments, housing affordability, and environmental sustainability.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council rejects 10% or higher tax levy increase

The City Council did not support advancing a preliminary 2027 tax levy increase of 10% or more and requested additional budget options. Members supported prioritizing police and fire services but raised concerns about the effect of higher taxes on residents.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Approves Lago Tacos Liquor License

The council unanimously approved on-sale and Sunday sales liquor licenses for Lago Tacos at 1106 Mainstreet, subject to stated conditions.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council approves $6.545 million bond sale

Hopkins approved a $6,545,000 general-obligation bond sale to fund the second phase of Central Avenues street and utility reconstruction and the 2026 Water & Sewer SCADA Fiber Project. The bonds will have a 16-year term, with principal payments scheduled from 2031 through 2042.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves $7.22 million bond sale

The Hopkins City Council unanimously approved issuing approximately $7.22 million in general obligation bonds to fund the second phase of Central Avenues street and utility reconstruction and the 2026 Water and Sewer SCADA Fiber Project.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council approves sale process for 907 Mainstreet

The City Council unanimously approved releasing a request for proposals to sell 907 Mainstreet. Council members also supported pausing pavement and trunk utility projects for one year, while receiving a fourth-quarter financial update and legal information about possible regulations for Level III residential requirements.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Extends Residential Recycling Contract

The City Council unanimously approved a contract extension for residential curbside recycling services covering 2026 through 2031. It also renewed the shared bike and scooter program agreement and approved several grant agreements and applications.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Awards Central Park Improvements Contract

The City Council approved a $9,980,986.02 contract with Park Construction Company for Central Park improvements in a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Goodlund opposed.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Proclaims Women’s History Month

The Hopkins City Council unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month, including the 2026 theme “Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The council also unanimously approved liquor-license extensions and temporary licenses, public art committee appointments, February check payments, and prior meeting minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council adopts 2026 strategic plan

The Hopkins City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-006, affirming the city mission statement and approving its 2026 goals and strategic plan. The council also unanimously approved seven consent items, including allowing large day cares as a permitted use in the IX-S zone and supporting a Central Park outdoor recreation grant application.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves Emergency Rental Assistance

The council approved $50,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid for emergency rental assistance through Intercongregation Communities Association, expected to help 10 to 30 Hopkins households for up to three months. Hopkins has received $641,916 in Local Affordable Housing Aid to date.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Hopkins Approves $5.505 Million Bond Sale

The City Council unanimously approved the sale of $5.505 million in 2026A general obligation refunding bonds to refinance $7.335 million in temporary bonds issued in 2023. The refinancing includes $700,000 from the Storm Sewer Fund and $120,000 in prepaid assessments.

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