Heat Resilience Study

In 2022, the City of Hopkins applied for a grant to assess the climate vulnerability of properties along both the Blake Road and Excelsior Boulevard corridors. These areas are currently identified as being highly vulnerable to extreme heat and have less than ideal tree canopy. The City is looking for your stories of managing during extreme heat conditions – Have you ever not been able to pay cooling bills? Have you had health issues associated with high heat weather or low air quality during hot days? Do you change your plans to avoid being stuck indoors without air conditioning? Share your story with us.

Remember These Rules When It Snows in Hopkins

When winter comes in Minnesota, it has potential to bring heavy snowfall along with it. Remember the following rules to sail smoothly through winter in Hopkins:

1. Move your car: When any amount of snowfall occurs, residents should move vehicles off city streets and parking lots. If the snowfall is two inches or more, a snow emergency may be declared.
2. Shovel the sidewalk: As mandated by City ordinance, Hopkins residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from public sidewalks within 12 hours of a snowfall.
3. Clear the fire hydrants: While the City tries to clean snow from fire hydrants as soon as possible after a snow, we could use your help. Please adopt a nearby fire hydrant and keep it clear of snow through the winter. Hydrants should be cleared five feet on each side to give the Fire Department the quickest and best access.
4. Keep garbage, recycling and organics carts clear: Garbage, recycling and organics collection requires a minimum clearance of four feet  around each container. Sometimes a spot is carved out in the snow to create a pocket for the container, but this does not allow enough room for the automated arm on the truck to reach. Although alleys and driveways can be narrow because of snow piling up, it is necessary that the four-foot clearance be maintained.

Take the 2023 Walk Hopkins Challenge

Did you know that if you walked the length of every public street in Hopkins you would have walked 53 miles? The City of Hopkins invites you to get to know the streets of your city by participating in the 2023 Walk Hopkins Challenge. Here's how it works:

1. Print the maps or pick up a copy at City Hall.
2. Plan your routes, walk and track your progress all year long.
3. Use the #WalkHopkins hashtag along the way when posting to social media.
4. When finished, turn in your maps with your contact information via email to Ari Lenz or in-person at City Hall by December 31, 2023 at 12 p.m.
5. Finishers will see their names on the City’s website and be entered in a drawing to win a prize.

Find more information and print the Walk Hopkins Challenge maps.

Meetings & Events

• February 7, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting