Connections - A Weekly Update from the City of Hopkins

Utility Billing Payment Portal Down for Scheduled Maintenance Through August 7

The City's utility billing payment portal, CivicPay, will be down for scheduled maintenance through August 7. The site will be back up and able to receive payments on Monday, August 8. 


Primary Election Day is August 9

Be sure to return your mail-in ballot or make a plan to vote in-person.

If you’ve received a mail-in ballot

Those who are voting early by mail should return their ballot in the mail or in person.
Ballots must be received by August 9 to be counted.

Return by mail

Mail your ballot back in the pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope that was provided with
your ballot materials. Ballots must be received by Election Day. If you don’t think your
ballot will be received in time using regular mail, you may choose to pay for an express
delivery service.

Return in-person

If necessary, ballots may be returned in-person. Return ballots by 3 p.m. on Election Day
to Hopkins City Hall or at the Hennepin County Government Center. You may drop-off
your ballot, or ballots for up to three other voters.

Vote early in-person

If you’d like to vote early in person, make a plan to do so now. Voting early can be done
at:

  • Hopkins City Hall, August 6: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; August 8: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hennepin County Government Center skyway level (Hennepin County residents), August 6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; August 8: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vote on Election Day

If it’s too late to return your mail-in ballot or you decide you’d rather vote in-person on
Election Day, you can do so by finding your local polling location on the Secretary of State website. Minnesota’s polls on Election Day are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.


Fall Recreation Registration Begins August 9

Registration for general fall recreation programs begins Tuesday, August 9, at 8 a.m., with
registration for senior programs beginning Thursday, August 11, at 8 a.m., and ice skating
registration beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23. Visit minnetonkamn.gov/register to browse the program options and choose from an array of activities including kids’ programs, tennis lessons, craft opportunities and athletic leagues. Register online at minnetonkamn.gov/register or call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, at 952-939-8203 (general programs), 952-939-8393 (senior programs), 952-939-8310 (ice arena).


Sunset Series Power of 10 Concert is August 11

The Sunset Series continues Thursday, August 11, with R&B horn band Power of 10 at 7 p.m. in Downtown Park. All Sunset Series concerts are free and open to the public. Find more information about The Sunset Series, including the summer series' line-up, on the Hopkins Center for the Arts website. 


Senior Explorers Kayaking Outing is August 15

Learn kayaking safety and proper paddling form with the Hopkins Activity Center's Senior Explorers program on Monday, August 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Equipment and instruction provided by Three Rivers Park staff. Learn more and register online. 


Meetings & Events

  • August 8, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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