Rate Increases Take Effect January 1

In order to cover current operating costs and adequately fund capital projects, the City
Council adopted rate increases for water, sanitary sewer, recycling and organics recycling.
The new recycling and organic recycling rates will first appear on the utility bills received
in January. Water and sanitary sewer rates will first appear on the bill received in February.
Storm sewer and refuse fees remain the same. View the rate increases on the City of Hopkins website.

Free Holiday Tree Pick-Up is Week of January 9

Holiday trees will be picked up curbside, free of charge for Hopkins residential garbage customers the week of January 9. Trees will be picked up on your garbage day, subject to change due to the weather. Lay trees in the boulevard, parallel with the street, and at least five feet from overhead wires, trees, fences, garbage carts and parked cars. Trees must be free of all ornaments, plastic bags and metal. You do not need to call to schedule this service.

Hopkins Highlights Newsletter Changes Coming in 2023

Beginning in 2023, the City will be changing the way we communicate with residents via our Hopkins Highlights newsletter. Currently, Hopkins Highlights is mailed to property owners monthly with their utility bills. Some rental properties may also receive hand-delivered copies, dependent upon the property manager. This leaves out a significant portion of the Hopkins community, as 65 percent of our residents live in rental properties. To make our communications more equitable and to reach a wider audience in a cost effective way, the City will be moving from a monthly, one-page newsletter mailed with utility bills to a bi-monthly, four-page booklet-style newsletter mailed to all Hopkins residents. Hopkins Highlights is one of our primary communication tools on all City business, and we look forward to widening its reach so that all community members are up-to-date and informed on what is happening in Hopkins.

Meetings & Events

December 26 - City Offices Closed (garbage and organics collection delayed one day)
January 2 - City Offices Closed (garbage, organics and recycling collection delayed one day)

Quick Links

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