National Night Out is August 3

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 3. Join the Hopkins Police Department at 5 p.m. at Maetzold Field for a National Night Out Kick-Off event, featuring a community address from Mayor Jason Gadd and Police Chief Brent Johnson, fire trucks, public works vehicles, squad cars, McGruff the Crime Dog, Sparky, free giveaways, resources and information from City staff, sidewalk chalk fun, corn hole games and a live band.
And don't forget to register your neighborhood block party if you have not already -- registration closes today, July 30, at 4 p.m. A map of National Night Out neighborhood parties in Hopkins will be available on the Hopkins Police Department Facebook page on July 31. Find more information and register your party here.

Joyann Parker Concert is August 5

The Sunset Series continues Thursday, August 5, with blues singer Joyann Parker at 7 p.m. in Downtown Park. All Sunset Series concerts are free and open to the public. More information about the Sunset Series is available here.

Save the Date: 2022 Budget Engagement
Session is August 16

The City will be hosting a budget engagement session on Monday, August 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. Interested parties will be able to participate virtually or in-person at City Hall. More details about the City's budget process are available here.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Calls for Water Conservation Efforts

Due to prolonged drought conditions throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has called for reduced water consumption.

Though the City of Hopkins' groundwater supply is not in jeopardy, the daily water pumping rate is very high and the continued drought conditions have led to increased groundwater drawdown at the City's three wells. The DNR, in accordance with the Statewide Drought Plan, has asked public water suppliers to reduce their water demand through local implementation of water conservation measures.

Accordingly, the City of Hopkins is asking its residents to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by considering the following actions:

1. Reduce or delay non-essential water uses, such as:

Car washing
Pool filling
Pressure washer cleaning.

2. Practice common water conservation measures:

Use dishwashers with full loads only
Consider taking a shower instead of a bath
Don’t continuously run water while brushing teeth or shaving.

Additionally, be sure to follow the year-round City of Hopkins irrigation watering restrictions:

No watering between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Odd/even day watering restrictions (odd addresses water on odd days only, even addresses water on even days only).

During this drought, the City will be more actively monitoring and enforcing the above irrigation watering restrictions.

The City will also reduce the hours of the Burnes Park splash pad to noon to 7 p.m., effective Monday, August 2.

We are hopeful that August brings an above average rainfall and an end to the drought. However, if the dry conditions continue, the City may have to take more stringent water conservation actions to reduce daily water demand.

Questions may be directed to Hopkins Public Works at 952-939-1382.

Help Trees Beat the Heat

With the recent heatwave, please help our trees (including those in the boulevard) by watering around their base. Trees stressed by heat are more susceptible to pests, diseases and die off. New trees need 10 to 15 gallons of water each week and young trees that have been in the ground less than five years need a good weekly soaking.

Watering the lawn around trees helps to keep tree roots healthy, and adding a layer of mulch around the base of the tree, keeping it a couple inches away from the trunk, helps the roots retain moisture. The City also has a limited supply of watering bags available for trees four inches in diameter or less. Contact Public Works at 952-939-1382 or pwservreq@hopkinsmn.com to request a bag. Hopkins watering restrictions apply.

Meetings & Events

August 2, 7 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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