Meeting on 2022 Budget is December 6

Interested in how your tax dollars are spent? Attend the 2022 Budget Hearing on Monday, December 6, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The 2022 budget will be presented, along with the proposed 2022 tax levy. This is the final opportunity to provide input on the budget before it is approved. All input in welcome. Learn more about the City budget process here.

Class on the Do's and Don'ts of Organics
Recycling is December 9

Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of organics recycling at an information session on Thursday, December 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Hopkins Activity Center. During this training, residents will be able to ask questions, and learn how to divert organics from the waste stream, creating “black gold.” Register for the information session here.

Interested residents are also encouraged to take an Organics Recycling Survey, which will help the city gauge residential knowledge of how organic waste is being managed in order to improve educational resources in the upcoming months. Learn more about the City's new curbside organics recycling program and sign-up to participate here.

Hopkins-Minnetonka Winter-Spring Recreation Registration Begins December 14

Registration for general winter-spring recreation programs begins Tuesday, December 14,
at 8 a.m., with registration for senior programs beginning Thursday, December 16, at 8
a.m. Visit the City of Minnetonka website to browse the program options and choose from an array of activities including kids’ programs, tennis lessons, craft opportunities and athletic leagues. There is something for everyone! Register online at minnetonkamn.gov/register or call 952-939-8203 (general programs) or 952-939-8393 (senior programs) between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Alarm Registration and Renewals Due by December 31

Individuals and businesses are required to register their burglar and fire alarm systems.  This annual registration allows the police and fire departments to keep more up-to-date records on alarm holders and important keyholder information. The fee is $20 for fire alarm systems and $20 for police alarm systems (panic, burglary, duress, medical, holdup). New to Hopkins? Need to renew your alarm system registration?  Fill out the online Alarm User Permit form or call City Hall at 952-548-6300 for a paper copy of the application. Permits are required to be renewed annually before December 31. Find more information about alarm registration here.

Meetings & Events

• December 6, 7 p.m. - Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
• December 7, 7 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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