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Dedicate A Downtown Park Bench
Drop Off Your Brush & Yard Waste
2007 Street & Utility Improvements
Dedicate A Downtown Park Bench
The Park Bench Dedication Program provides a unique opportunity for residents and the business community to make a lasting remembrance. Eight park benches remain to be purchased in the Downtown Park. For only $700, individuals, families, or businesses can dedicate one of the park benches in honor of a family name, business, or in memory of a loved one. Each 6-foot bench will proudly display your dedication on a 4" x 6" cast aluminum plaque. If you are interested in dedicating a bench, please contact Ray Vogtman at 952-548-6372.
Drop Off Your Brush & Yard Waste
The Yard Waste & Brush Drop Off location at 3100 Hopkins Crossroads (the west side of County Road 73, approximately two blocks north of County Road 5) will open Saturday May 5. The scheduled hours of operation will be Wednesdays, 2 - 7 pm, and Saturdays,
9 am - 3 pm.
Only brush and yard waste generated by Hopkins residential properties will be accepted. Driver licenses will be checked to ensure residency requirements. Residents must unload and debag their materials at the site. Branches must be no longer than 15 feet in length or 6 inches in diameter.
REMINDER: Yard Waste Bags & Brush Pick Up
Free curbside yard waste pick up ends Thursday, May 10. The last free brush pick up will be Tuesday, May 8.
Beginning the week of May 14, yard waste bags must have a yard waste sticker on them to be picked up and a fee (based upon volume) will be charged for brush pick up (fee will be placed on residents’ utility bill).
2007 Street And Utility Improvements
The City continues its commitment to street and utility improvements with the 2007 Improvement Project, which includes the Drillane Neighborhood, 19th Ave N, and 3rd St N. Construction is anticipated to begin in late May and continue through September.
Improvements in the Drillane Neighborhood will include a storm sewer system, curb and gutter, new sanitary sewer, and reconstruction of the roadways.
Improvements to 19th Ave N (between 1st and 4th St) and 3rd St N (between 18th and 19th Ave N) include curb repair, new paving, and a significant storm sewer extension to help alleviate the flooding issues prevalent in these areas. 19th Ave between 1st and 2nd St will have the existing pavement milled and a new surface layer of asphalt installed. 19th Ave north of 2nd St will be completely reconstructed.
Access to homes will be maintained throughout the project. If you have any questions, please contact the City Engineer, John Bradford at 952-548-6356 or by email at jbradford@hopkinsmn.com.
The Hopkins Police Department will be holding its 9th Annual Bike Helmet Sale on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Raspberry Room at City Hall. The cost of the bike helmet is $10 and the cost of the multi-sport helmet is $15 (cash or check only).
Fitness & Recreation At The Hopkins Activity Center
Soft Aerobics
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 am
A one-hour fitness class formatted for and led by seniors.
Frequent Card holders free; Non Card holders $1
Aerobics: Focus is you!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am
Join us for group exercise with Ben Walker, certified exercise trainer. The focus is to improve your muscle strength, balance, and flexibility while incorporating aerobics to stimulate your heart rate. Bring hand weights. Try your first class free.
Frequent Card holders $32/10 classes; Non Card holders $42/10 classes
Hopkins Senior Bicyclers
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am
A bicycling group for adults that meets weekly to bike area trails. Ride at your own comfortable pace in the company of other bikers. Call the Activity Center for a complete schedule or visit www.martywirth.com for bike schedule updates. Call Marty at 763-478-9291 for additional information.
The Hopkins Activity Center is located at 33 14th Ave N in Hopkins. Call 952-939-1333 with questions or to register.
The City of Hopkins has contracted with the firm Decision Resources to conduct a telephone survey of City residents. The purpose of the survey is to help determine how well we are meeting your needs and to find out more about the issues that you think are important. It is possible that you will receive a call from a representative of Decision Resources this month. Please help us out by participating in this survey. Survey results will be presented to the City Council in June.
Get Rid Of Household Hazardous Waste
Hennepin County has four community events scheduled this spring for household hazardous waste and problem materials collection from Hopkins residents:
- April 26-28, 9 am – 4 pm
City of Rogers Public Works Facility (22350 South Diamond Lake, Rogers) - May 3-5, 9 am – 4 pm
Independence City Hall parking lot (1920 County Road 90, Independence) - May 17-19, 9 am – 4 pm
City of Minnetonka Public Works Department (11522 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka) - June 7-9, 9 am – 4 pm
Louisiana Oaks Park - south parking lot (3500 Louisiana Ave, St. Louis Park)
Click here for more information and a list of items that are accepted.
Hopkins’ utilities crews have been finding paper towels, wipes, and other non-biodegradable products in the sewer system during routine maintenance checks throughout the City. These materials lead to sewer plug-ups that could affect you or your neighbor. Please remember that these products do not dissolve in the sewer system and should be disposed of in your garbage, not flushed down a toilet.
Hopkins Firefighters To Learn Animal First Aid
The Hopkins Fire Department plans to enroll its firefighters in animal rescue training. “We know how people feel about their pets and this is another way we can provide service to our residents,” said Fire Chief Dale Specken.
The firefighters will complete training through Basic Animal Rescue Training (BART), a non-profit organization run by volunteers in the veterinary profession. BART’s mission is to empower firefighters and other first responder personnel with the training, knowledge base, and equipment necessary to safely and effectively handle domestic animals encountered in emergency situations in order to help preserve human health, safety, and well-being. BART has trained and equipped over 1,200 EMS personnel in Minnesota since December of 2004.
BART teaches firefighters about restraint and handling of pets, horses, and livestock, as well as patient assessment, first aid, and CPR for companion animals. The EMS departments undergoing training receive an emergency medical kit that contains all the materials and supplies covered in the small animal course.
Basic Animal Rescue Training is supported entirely by charitable donations and grants. Due to the strong growth of the program and the challenge of raising sufficient funds to support this growth, BART encourages the EMS departments to help raise the funds to support their training. BART is a non-profit organization whose 501(c)(3) status is pending, and donations are expected to be tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Hopkins Fire Department will be raising money to cover the cost of this class. The class costs approximately $3,500, which includes the training of all personnel and a medical kit supplied by BART. If you would be interested in donating to defer the cost of this course, please contact Fire Chief Dale Specken. For more information on the BART organization, visit www.basicanimalrescuetraining.org.
Hennepin County’s Open Book Meeting will be held on May 7 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Hopkins City Hall. Come to meet with appraisers and ask questions about the value of your property. For more information about assessments, call 952-548-6310.
Recycling collection is May 14-17, and Tues, May 29-Fri, June 1.
Refuse collection is May 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, and Tues, May 29-Fri, June 1.
City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.
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