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Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program
Win One Month Free Water Service
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program
The Hopkins Utility Division has a sanitary sewer-cleaning program that includes cleaning the sanitary sewers on a three-year revolving schedule. The area being cleaned this year is all streets and avenues south of Excelsior Boulevard and between Meadowbrook Road and Shady Oak Road.
A sanitary sewer jet-cleaning machine uses high-pressure water to clean the sanitary sewer. This high water pressure may affect your home's sanitary sewer plumbing. You may experience gurgling or bubbling water in the toilet bowl or you may smell sewer gas from your basement floor drains. If this does occur, flush your toilet and pour water into your floor drains. This does not damage your sewer system. The water that comes out is the water that is normally in the home's system (drain traps), not the water from the sanitary sewer in the street.
If you experience any problems with your sanitary sewer, please call the City first before you hire a private sewer repair company. The City will come out and check the sanitary sewer in the street and determine the location of the obstruction in the sanitary sewer. If the problem is in our system, we will correct it as soon as we can and restore the proper operation of the sanitary sewer. Please contact the Utility Division at 952-939-1382 during normal working hours (7:30 am–3:00 pm) Monday through Friday. For emergency situations after normal working hours or on weekends and holidays call the Police Department at 952-938-8885.
Win One Month Free Water Service
Hassle free payment, bills paid on time, no late fees, on vacation, too busy to process your monthly bills. These are only a few of the reasons to sign up for autoPAY, a free auto payment of your City utility bill, and be eligible to win one free month of water service. The City of Hopkins offers automatic payment of your utility bill that will make paying your utility bill a breeze. Your utility bill will be paid on the due date with no additional charge to you.
Many of you are taking advantage of your bank or a third party bill pay system. Are you aware those parties issue the City of Hopkins a check and those payments are not always received on time? This may result in late fees on your utility bill. Sign up for autoPAY and never again have a late fee because the bank or third party check was not received by the due date.
Sign up by August 15, 2005 and be eligible to win one month's free water service during the month of September. Everyone who signs up along with those of you already signed up will be eligible for the drawing.
The form to sign up can be found on the City Web site. Download the form and send it in to begin taking advantage of automatic payment of your utility bill. Additional information and frequently asked questions regarding auto pay are addressed on the Web site. The form for auto pay is also available by calling City Hall.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 2, 2005 and celebrate the 22nd Annual National Night Out crime prevention event. National Night Out (NNO) provides an opportunity to promote and celebrate police-community crime prevention efforts and the impact citizens can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in their community.
Hopkins residents will be joining thousands of communities around the world from 5:30 to 9:00 pm in "giving crime and drugs a going away party."
Celebrate National Night Out with the Police Department and your neighbors. Register your party and enjoy a visit from McGruff, Sparky, the Police Department, or the Fire Department. We encourage every neighborhood to get out and participate in "America's Night Out Against Crime." A registration form can be obtained from www.hopkinsmn.com or you can contact Katherine Magdal, Police Department, at 952-548-6407 before July 15.
This annual event includes a parade, tent dances, fireworks, a carnival, and much more. A complete event list and other information is available at www.hopkinsmn.com or www.raspberrycapital.com.
The Hopkins Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time/Volunteer Firefighter until Friday, July 22, at 3:30 pm. For more information, call 952-935-8474 or plan to attend the information session at the Hopkins Fire Station on Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 pm to get more information. The application deadline is Friday, July 22, at 3:30 pm.
Now You Can Buy Tickets to Concerts at HCA Online!
For your convenience, as of July 16 tickets to all concerts presented by Hopkins Center for the Arts, Inc. will go on sale through the website at www.hopkinsartscenter.com—24/7 access without leaving your home or office. You can still purchase tickets through the box office at 952-979-1111, 12:00–6:00 pm, Tuesday–Saturday. Purchase tickets to one event, or buy a package of 3, 6 or 9 events and save money. And, watch the website for special promotional offers! Tickets to other HCA, Inc. events are also available online.
2005/06 Concert Series
Chicago Blues Reunion Tour
Saturday, October 1, 7:30 pm
This national tour of contemporary Chicago bluesmen keeps the tradition of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf alive.
Tonic Sol-Fa
Saturday, November 5, 7:30 pm
Termed a "vocal kaleidoscope," this a cappella group can ignite audiences of all ages with their high energy stylings of pop, classic oldies, country, originals and comedic parodies.
Prudence Johnson in "A Girl Named Vincent: the Poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay"
Saturday, December 3, 7:30 pm
Vocalist Johnson is joined by four composers to perform their compositions inspired by the poetry of Millay and informed by folk, Celtic rhythms, jazz and blues.
Butch Thompson Trio
Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm
Pianist Thompson is joined by bassist Marty Eggers and drummer Hal Smith in a concert exploring early jazz traditions.
Neal & Leandra
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 pm
This popular folk duo present an evening of exquisitely crafted and warmly performed songs layered with the textures of everyday life and love.
Boys of the Lough
Saturday, March 4, 7:30 pm
Get a jump on St. Patrick's day with the artists called "legends" by the Boston Globe. This traditional Celtic band is considered one of the premiere Irish/Scottish groups touring today.
Flying Foot Forum in "Flying Feats"
Saturday, March 25, 7:30 pm
This percussive dance troupe performs the critically acclaimed "Flying Feats" comprised of 5 diverse pieces highlighting their amazing range and panache.
"Songs from the Stage" hosted from the piano by Dan Chouinard
Saturday, April 29, 7:30 pm
Top local vocalists choose their "top picks" in a special evening of show-stoppers from classic Broadway and opera. The always superb Dan Chouinard ties the evening together
"Sax Summit" hosted by Laura Caviani
Saturday, May 20, 7:30 pm
Top local jazz sax players solo and jam in a one-of-a-kind program showcasing current masters to rising stars (includes the world premieres of two new works!). This event is co-presented by the Twin Cities Jazz Society as part of their J to Z concert series.
This series is only possible through the generous support of our members and underwriting from The Cornerstone Group, UBS Financial Services-Minnetonka, Choice Graphics and Wells Fargo.
Recycling collection is July 11–14 and 25–28.
Refuse pick-ups will be delayed by one day the week of July 4 due to the holiday.