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Minnetonka Blvd/Hopkins Crossroads Intersection Improvements

Hennepin County will be reconstructing the intersection of County Roads 5 and 73 in 2005. Work to be done includes installation of traffic signals, concrete pavement, center medians, left-turn lanes, utility work, and landscaping.

The removal of trees in the project area began the first week in February. The next step will be the temporary relocation of overhead utility lines.

The intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Hopkins Crossroads will be closed from mid-May to mid-October. Detours will be posted as work progresses.

Please drive safely and exercise caution throughout the construction process. Everyone involved with the project appreciates your patience and cooperation.

Project information will be posted on the City's web site at www.hopkinsmn.com/publicworks/construction/. You may also contact the following representatives with questions or comments:

  • Hennepin County—Dan Allmaras, Project Engineer (763-745-7594)
  • Park Construction Company—Jeremy Gibbs (763-786-9800)
  • City of Hopkins—Steve Stadler, Public Works Director (952-548-6350), John Bradford, Assistant City Engineer (952-548-6356), or Engineering staff (952-935-8474).

Brush & Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Detour

Hopkins residents using the brush and yard waste drop-off site will have to follow a detour route during the Hopkins Crossroads/Minnetonka Blvd intersection project. The intersection will be closed for up to six months during construction (starting in April). The drop-off site will open to the public on Saturday, April 30. The map at right shows the shortest route to/from the City's drop-off site during the intersection closure. Thank you for your patience.

Waste Drop-Off Site Detour Map

Bulk Item Drop-Off

April 14 & 15, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
April 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
1414 7th St S (old landfill site)
Bulk item drop-off is available for Hopkins refuse customers in the City service area. A valid Minnesota ID or current paid utility bill must be shown to prove eligibility.

  • $20 fee for each recyclable appliance. Fees will be reflected on your utility bill and will not be collected the day of drop-off. All other bulk items are free.
  • Maximum 3 cubic yards (one pick-up truck load) per household.
  • Residents must separate recyclable materials into the proper areas at the site.
  • Most of the lumber, appliances, and metal materials will be separated and recycled.
  • Small engines and lawn mowers must have wheels, caps, drain plugs, and fluids removed prior to taking them to the drop-off site.
  • Electronics and concrete products are accepted.

Items not included in the pick-up or drop-off:

  • Tires
  • Junk Cars
  • Car Parts
  • Fluorescent Bulbs
  • Waste Oil
  • Paint Products
  • Car Batteries
  • Gas Refrigerators
  • Metal Barrels or Drums
  • Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste must be taken to the Hennepin County Transfer Station (612-348-4657).

Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins Soon

Public Works utility crews will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the community between April 4 – 23. Flushing the hydrants may cause water discoloration problems. Residents are cautioned against doing laundry—particularly whites—while crews are in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, it is not possible to determine where sediment or discoloration problems will occur.

April 4 – 8 Hydrants north of Co Rd 3 and west of Hwy 169
April 11 – 15 Hydrants south of Co Ro 3 and west of Hwy 169
April 18 – 22 Hydrants east of Hwy 169

Did You Know...

  • that the percentage of Minnesota's population that was born in a foreign country was 5.3% in 2000?
  • that the percentage of Hopkins' population that was born in a foreign country is over 14%?

Does that seem like a lot? Well as late as 1930 over 15% of Minnesota's population was foreign born. In 1900 almost one in three Minnesotans were foreign born.

The Hopkins Human Rights Commission is working to inform and educate residents about the rich diversity of cultures that are now present in Hopkins. If you are interested in finding out more contact the Hopkins Human Rights Commission 952-939-1426 or plan to attend a Commission meeting. The Commission meets on the first Monday of the month, usually at Hopkins City Hall. The Commission would like to hear from you.

Also, plan to attend the 2005 Heritage Celebration. This year's celebration will take place in front of the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 4.

Sewer Backups

Sewer back-ups are a potential problem for all property owners. Claims for damages to people's homes caused by sewer backups probably lead to more misunderstanding and hard feelings than any other single kind of claim. It might be possible to avoid some of these problems if property owners are made aware of three basic points regarding sewer back-ups and the resulting damage:

  1. The city is not automatically liable for resulting damages whenever a sewer backs up. The city is only liable for those damages if the backup was caused by the city's negligence.
  2. Many property owner insurance policies exclude damage resulting from sewer back-ups. Thus, property owners often end up looking to the city to pay their damages when their own insurer denies their claim.
  3. Some insurance companies do provide sewer backup coverage. Therefore, it is possible for property owners to protect themselves against this risk.

If a property owner has reason to believe that there is a problem with their sewer service, the city should be notified immediately. The city will dispatch a public works employee to investigate the sewer main line for problems and take action if appropriate. A problem in the sanitary sewer service from the home or structure to the sewer main in the street, including the Y" or "T" connection, is the responsibility of the property owner.

The city public works department can be reached day or night at 952-939-1382-(weekdays 7:30 am – 4:00 pm) or 952-938-8885 (Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, and off hours).

Prompt action by the property owner in notifying the city immediately may prevent damages to the home or business. If you have any questions or concerns about your sewer service, please call the public works department at 952-939-1382.

Beware of Fraudulent Phone Solicitations

It has been brought to our attention that some people have been receiving phone calls asking for donations to the Hopkins Fire Department. The Hopkins Fire Department does not do any telephone solicitations. If you have received a call asking for a donation it is not from us. We do a fundraiser for fire prevention activities every summer. This is done with letters that are sent to businesses.

Refuse & Recycling

Recycling collection is March 7–10 and 21–24.
No change in refuse collection.Back to Top