Hopkins Apartment Managers' Association (HAMA)
The HAMA is an active organization of apartment managers that works to maintain a strong rental market and to promote community involvement among its residents in Hopkins. The purpose of the coalition is to:
- Promote professionalism among its members
- Improve the image of Hopkins as a community
- Enrich the relationship with the City of Hopkins
- Share solutions to common problems
- Provide continuing education for managers
- Promote communication between apartment communities
- Enhance the quality of life for its residents
- Protect the interests of its investors
- Bring the highest standard of leadership and integrity to the profession
Information line
If you own and operate only a few units on a part-time basis and you would like the advice of an experienced property manager, call Tara Beard at 952-548-6343 and she will refer you.
Meetings
3rd Wednesday, every other month, 12–1 pm
Hopkins City Hall, Raspberry Room (lower level)*
Tentative topics for 2011
- January 19 (Liz Page): Illegal Drugs: How to ID drug paraphernalia, drug use trends, marijuana, heroin, K2/spice
- March 16 (Anne Marie Buck): Legal Issues: Housing Court Referee, Mediation, Media Strategies and Discrimination
- May 18 (Tara Beard): Active Living Hennepin County: County & City Active Living initiatives and how they can be applied to your property
- July 20 (Liz Page): Fire Safety: Inspections, common repairs, police trespass and nuisance
- September 21 (Anne Marie Buck): Hopkins annual rental property tour
- November 16 (Tara Beard): Engaging Raspberry Renters: program overview
Potential future topics
- Green Property Management strategies panel: Lighting, pools, building maintenance, windows and insulation
- State Legislator updates
For questions about HAMA meetings, including agendas and ideas for future meeting topics, contact Tara Beard at 952-548-6343, Liz Page at 952-548-6323 or Anne Marie Buck at 952-548-6407.
*unless otherwise noted on agenda
Contacts
- Community Development Coordinator
952-548-6343
Ramsgate Apartments, winner of a Community Image Award in 2008
