City of Hopkins, Minnesota

Welcome to the City of Hopkins, a community vested in threads of history, character, growth and progress.

Comments? Questions?
Contact the Razzle Communication
Center at 952-939-1421.

Parking on the street this winter? You need to know about snow emergencies. The City of Hopkins can declare a snow emergency upon a two-inch snowfall. Parking restrictions remain in effect until streets are plowed curb-to-curb and parking lots and ramps are completely plowed. Snow depths are measured in Hopkins and may not coincide with the snow depths reported at the Twin Cities Airport. Snow emergencies are announced on the Hopkins Police Department’s recorded snow line at 952-939-1399…[more]

Buy A Brick

The “Buy A Brick” program gives you an opportunity to be a special part of Hopkins history. Individuals, families, groups, businesses, and organizations can purchase bricks with their names imprinted that will be placed in the Clock Tower Plaza at the southwest corner of 9th and Mainstreet…[more]

Still Time To Enter 2008 City Photo Contest

The deadline for the City photo contest has been extended to December 31. Find out more from Think Hopkins...[more]

City Council Adopts 2008-09 Goals

The City Council recently adopted goals for the remainder of this year and for 2009. Through community feedback, the Council created three main goals for Hopkins to focus on in the next two years. The Council also identified 12 strategies and more than 40 action steps within this strategic plan…[more]

Subscribe To The City's E-Newsletter

The City is publishing an e-newsletter for residents and business people who would like the latest information from the City delivered directly to their inbox. Learn more and let us know if you're interested…[more]

New Developments in Hopkins

Curious about what is happening to the North Annex site (Excelsior Crossings) or interested in finding out more about the proposed developments on the east end of Mainstreet? Look for information about these projects and others under New Developments... [more]

Hopkins is a dynamic community of over 17,000 residents located just 13 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Founded rich in tradition and growth, Hopkins offers the advantages and conveniences of a large City but yet the security of a small town. The residents and the business community have an enormous sense of pride and support for their City. Travel any street and you will see and feel the reflections of pride and vitality. Hopkins has enriched its spirit of community by remaining a place where people are treated with respect; where the community participates in building culture, character and common bonds; where business growth is supported while a vibrant City Center is maintained; where people feel safe, support outstanding schools and celebrate cultural heritages; and where people enjoy quality parks, housing and public services.

Through education, inspiration, involvement and communication, the City Council, City Staff, members of the Boards and Commissions, the business district and the neighborhood associations are committed to enhancing the quality of life in Hopkins.

Minnesota state law requires that "a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees." For the City of Hopkins, titles and salaries as of January 1, 2008 are: City Manager - $109,678; Public Works Director - $101,462; and Police Chief - $101,462. Publication Date: March 7, 2008.