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  2. Your Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Charter Commission
        By-Laws
      2. Park Board
      3. Planning & Zoning Commission
        1. Planning & Zoning Commission Schedule
          Zoning Permit Applications
      4. Public Art Advisory Committee
      5. Watch Meetings Live & On-Demand
    3. City Budget
      1. Annual Budget
      2. Capital Improvement Plan
      3. City Budget Process
      4. Equipment Replacement Plan
    4. City Code & Ordinances
      1. Administrative Citations
      2. Emergency Ordinance 2022-1178
      3. Ordinance Reminders
        Proposed Ordinances
      4. Your Rights To Access Government Data
    5. City Council
      1. About the City Council
        1. Goals & Strategic Plan
        2. Mission & Vision
        3. Structure & Salaries
      2. Addressing the City Council
      3. City Council Members
        1. Heidi Garrido
        2. Ben Goodlund
        3. Patrick Hanlon
        4. Brian Hunke
        5. Aaron Kuznia
      4. Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
      5. Voting & Elections
      6. Watch Meetings Live & On-Demand
    6. City Document Archives
      City Charter
    7. Cultivate Hopkins
      1. Advisory Committee
      2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan
        1. Table of Contents
        2. Introduction
        3. Built Environment
          1. Land Use and Community Design
          2. Transportation
          3. Housing
        4. Social Environment
          1. Quality of Life
          2. Sense of Community
        5. Natural Environment
          1. Sustainability and Natural Resources
          2. Parks and Trails
        6. Economic Environment
          1. Economic Competitiveness
          2. Downtown
        7. Implementation
        8. Appendix
          1. Appendix A1
          2. Appendix A2
          3. Appendix B1
          4. Appendix B2
          5. Appendix B3
          6. Appendix C1
          7. Appendix C2
          8. Appendix D1
          9. Appendix D2
          10. Appendix E1
          11. Appendix F1
          12. Appendix WR1
          13. Appendix WR2
          14. Appendix WR3
          15. Appendix G1
          16. Appendix H1
    8. Departments
      1. Administration
        1. City Hall Remodel
          About the Project
      2. Assessing
        1. Homestead
        2. Property Taxes
        3. Property Values & Appraisals
        4. Special Assessments & Fees
      3. City Clerk
        1. Animal License
        2. Business Licenses
        3. City Archives
        4. City Code
        5. Data Request
        6. Domestic Partnership Registration
        7. Voting & Elections
          1. Absentee Voting
          2. Candidate Filing
          3. Candidate Financial Reports
          4. Election Judges
          5. Election Results
            1. November 4, 2025
            2. November 7, 2023
            3. November 2, 2021
            4. November 5, 2019
            5. November 7, 2017
            6. November 3, 2015
            7. November 5, 2013
            8. November 8, 2011
            9. November 3, 2009
          6. Voter Registration
          7. Where To Vote
      4. Community Services
      5. Finance
      6. Fire
        1. CERT: Community Emergency Response Team
        2. Emergency Call Statistics
        3. Emergency Notification System
        4. Firefighters/Hiring
        5. Fire Department Staffing Study
        6. Fire Policies
          1. Barbecue Grills & Open Flames (PDF)
          2. Canopies & Membrane Structures (PDF)
          3. Fire Alarm Systems
            1. False Fire Alarm Billing Policy
            2. Fire Alarm System & Extinguisher Maintenance
            3. Responding to False Fire Alarms
          4. Fire Doors Policies (PDF)
          5. Fire Related Permits
          6. Fireworks Policy (PDF)
          7. Petitions to Install Fire Protection Systems
          8. Recreational Fires / Open Burning
          9. Rental Property Fire Policies
        7. Fire Safety & Prevention
          1. Fire Safety in Apartments
          2. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program
          3. Smoke Alarms
          4. Fire Safety Trivia
          5. Summer Safety
        8. Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
        9. Open House
        10. Resources for Business
          Hopkins Business Owner - Fire Inspections
        11. Resources for Residents
          1. Post Hospital Discharge Visits
          2. Summer Safety
        12. Fire-Related Permits
      7. Inspections
        1. Environmental Health Inspections
        2. Permits
          1. Building Permits
            1. Building Plans
              1. Cross Sections
              2. Elevations
              3. Floor Plans
              4. Foundation Plan
              5. Site Plan
            2. Project Valuation
          2. Dumpster Permits
          3. Electrical Permits
          4. Mechanical Permits
            Mechanical Permit Fee Calculator
          5. Permit Holder's Responsibilities
          6. Plumbing Permits
            Plumbing Permit Fee Calculator
          7. Permit History
        3. Rental Inspections
        4. Rental Property Management
        5. Request an Inspection
        6. Truth in Housing
      8. Planning & Development
        1. Available Properties
        2. Community Image Award
          1. 2024 Community Image Award Winners
          2. 2023 Community Image Award Winners
          3. 2022 Community Image Award Winners
          4. 2021 Community Image Award Winners
          5. 2020 Community Image Award Winners
          6. 2019 Community Image Award Winners
          7. 2018 Community Image Award Winners
          8. 2017 Community Image Award Winners
          9. 2016 Community Image Award Winners
          10. 2015 Community Image Award Winners
        3. Comprehensive Plan
        4. Divisions
          1. Economic Development Division
          2. Housing
          3. Planning & Zoning
          4. Public Housing
          5. Tax Increment Finance Districts
        5. Development Projects
          1. 102 & 106 11th Avenue South
          2. 325 Blake Road Development
            1. 325 Blake Road Review Process
            2. 325 Blake Road Planning Background
            3. 325 Blake Road Building A
            4. 325 Blake Road Building B
            5. 325 Blake Road Building C
            6. 325 Blake Road Building D
            7. 325 Blake Road Townhomes
          3. Blake Road Corridor
            1. Blake Road Corridor Study
            2. Cottageville Park Improvements
            3. Station Area Planning
          4. East End Redevelopment
          5. The Hallon
          6. Light Rail Transit
            1. Station Area Planning
            2. PLACES
          7. Ovation Apartments
          8. Vista 44
          9. Cassia Chapel View Care Center
          10. Request for Development Proposals
          11. 501 & 525 Mainstreet
          12. Lot 800 (102 10th Ave N)
        6. Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
        7. Inspections
          1. Rental Property Management
            1. Applicant Screening
            2. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
            3. Fire Policies
              No Smoking Policies
            4. Hopkins Apartment Managers' Association (HAMA)
              Rental License
            5. Rental Inspections
            6. Rental Property Owners & Utility Billing
        8. Permits & Licenses
        9. Renting in Hopkins
          1. Apartments, Condominiums & Townhomes in Hopkins
            Knollwood Towers Ramp Closure
          2. Financial Assistance
          3. Fire Safety
          4. Public Housing
          5. Tenant Protection Ordinance
        10. Zoning
          1. Browse Zoning Code
          2. Land Use & Zoning Confirmation
          3. Planning & Zoning Commission Schedule
          4. Zoning Permits
          5. Zoning Regulations Update Project
        11. Hopkins Sustainable Building Policy
      9. Police
        1. Awards & Recognition
        2. Body Worn Cameras
        3. Community Outreach
          1. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
          2. Hopkins Academy
          3. Hopkins Crime Prevention Fund
          4. Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative
          5. HREI Grant
          6. Joint Community Police Partnership
          7. Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC)
          8. National Night Out
          9. Neighborhood Watch
        4. Crime Prevention Tips
          1. Fraud and Scam Alerts
          2. Home Burglary Prevention
          3. Identity Theft
          4. Site Surveys
        5. Crime Reports
        6. Crime Statistics
        7. Criminal Activity Tip
        8. FAQs
        9. Firearm Permit
        10. Mission & Vision
        11. Pink Patch Project
        12. Police Records
        13. Police Participation Request
        14. Public Safety Apps and Resources
          1. Neighbors™
          2. Smart911™
        15. Security Camera Registration
        16. Submit Feedback
        17. Youth Outreach
          1. Cops N Kids
          2. Summer Youth Program
        18. Volunteer With HPD
          1. Police Reserves
          2. Student Internship
          3. Volunteers
      10. Public Works
        1. Building & Equipment Services
          1. Government Buildings
            1. City Hall
            2. Fire Station
            3. Police Station
            4. Public Works Buildings
        2. Engineering
        3. Forestry
        4. Garbage & Recycling
          1. Accepted Recycling Items
            1. No Sharps
            2. Recycling Drop-Off Center
          2. Brush & Yard Waste
          3. Bulk Items
            Bulk Item Drop-Off
          4. Collection Schedule
          5. Green Disposal Guide
          6. Organics Recycling
            1. Accepted Items
            2. Unaccepted Items
          7. Recycling & Garbage Rates
          8. Reducing Your Waste
          9. Refuse/Recycling Container Request
          10. Where Does it Go?
            1. Garbage
            2. Organics
            3. Recycling
            4. Waste Collected By Hennepin County
        5. Parks & Trails
          1. Adopt A Park
            Park Adopter Hub
          2. Central Park Master Plan
          3. Exploring Hopkins Parks
          4. Community Gardens
          5. Hopkins Nature Areas
          6. Ice Skating Rinks
          7. Parks
          8. Park System Master Plan
          9. Picnic Shelters
          10. Regional Trails
            Rotary Oasis
          11. Report a Maintenance Problem at a Park
          12. Tree Disease Control Program
        6. Street Maintenance
          1. Construction
            2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project
          2. Report a Problem
          3. Sidewalk & Alley Maintenance
            1. Private Sidewalk Repairs
            2. What to Expect if Your Alley is Being Repaired
          4. Snow & Sidewalks
            Smart Salting
          5. Snow Emergencies
          6. Spring Load Restrictions
        7. Water & Sewer
          1. 20 Ways to Save Water
          2. Hydrant Flushing
          3. Lawn Watering
          4. Maintenance & Repairs
          5. Sanitary Sewer Charges
          6. Sewer Backups
            1. If a Backup Occurs
            2. Preventing Sewer Backups
          7. Sewer Cleaning Program
          8. Storm Water Management
          9. Report Illegal Dumping
          10. Utility Rates & Billing
            1. Fees on Your Utility Bill
              1. Other Fees on Your Utility Bill
              2. Refuse Fee on Your Utility Bill
              3. Water Fees on Your Utility Bill
            2. Payment Options
              AutoPay Your Utility Bill
            3. Starting or Cancelling Services for a Property
          11. Water & Sewer Frequently Asked Questions
          12. Water Efficiency Rebates
          13. Water Meter Replacement Project
          14. Water Services Line Coverage Solicitations
          15. Water Quality
          16. Welcome Packet
          17. Wellhead Protection
            1. Abandoned and Unsealed/Unused Wells
            2. Active Wells and Well Management
            3. Lawn Care and Product Management
            4. Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste
            5. Storage Tank Management
            6. Stormwater Management
      11. Recreation
        1. Hopkins Activity Center
        2. Parks & Trails
        3. Pavilion
          1. Pavilion Home Page
          2. About the Hopkins Pavilion
          3. Activities & Programs
            1. Arena Dry Floor (Summer)
              Youth Sports Camps
            2. Arena Ice (Fall / Winter)
              1. Homeschool Hockey
              2. Learn to Drive the Ice Resurfacer!
              3. Open Skate
              4. Youth Hockey
            3. Arena Turf (Spring)
              1. Lacrosse (Turf)
              2. Pavilion Turf Rental Calendar
              3. Rugby (Turf)
              4. Turf Tots
              5. Youth Soccer
          4. Advertising at the Pavilion
          5. Facility Rental
            1. Dry Floor Rental
            2. Ice Arena Rentals
            3. Turf Rental
            4. Meeting / Party Rooms
              Birthday Parties
            5. Rental Request Form
          6. Parks, Recreation & Trails
          7. Upcoming Events
    9. Salary Notice
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  3. City Services

    1. Brush & Yard Waste
    2. City Contact Directory
    3. Fire
    4. Forestry
    5. Garbage & Recycling
    6. Pay Utility Bill
    7. Permits & Licenses
      Permit History
    8. Police
    9. Recreation
    10. Report a Concern
    11. Street Maintenance
    12. Water & Sewer
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  4. Our Community

    1. About Hopkins
      1. City Surveys
      2. Civic Associations
      3. Community Education
      4. Community Events
        1. City Calendar
        2. Farmers' Market
        3. Fire Department Open House
        4. Happenings In Hopkins Events
        5. Hopkins Academy
        6. Host a Special Event
        7. Mainstreet Day
        8. National Night Out
        9. Raspberry Festival
        10. St. Patrick's Day Parade
        11. State of the City
        12. Step to it
          Suggested Walking Paths
        13. The Sunset Series
        14. Walk Hopkins Challenge
      5. Construction Projects in Hopkins
      6. Demographics
        1. Educational Attainment / School Enrollment
        2. Gender & Age Data
        3. General Information & Race
        4. Household Income
        5. Language Spoken at Home
      7. Faith Community
      8. History
        1. Historical Society
          Hopkins: Through the Years
        2. History of City Buildings
        3. History of the Hopkins Raspberry
      9. Hopkins Commercial Historic District
      10. Joint Recreation
      11. Location & Maps
      12. Parks & Trails
      13. Schools & Library
      14. Sister City
      15. Think Hopkins
      16. Weather in Hopkins
      17. Just Deeds
    2. Ask the City
    3. Business
      1. Alarm Registration
      2. Business Associations
      3. Business Resources
        1. Advising Resources
        2. Business Directories
        3. Business Financial Resources
        4. Elevate Hennepin
          Thriving Thursdays
        5. We Invest in You
        6. Historic Preservation Tax Credit Programs
        7. Small Business Loan Program
        8. State and County Business Resources
      4. Bid Opportunities
      5. Downtown Parking
      6. Facade Improvement Program
      7. Grant and Loan Opportunities
      8. Hopkins PACE Program
      9. Licenses
        1. Cannabis License
        2. Contractor's License
        3. General License
        4. Liquor License
        5. Mobile Food Unit
        6. Peddler, Solicitor or Transient Merchant (PDF)
        7. Rental License
          1. Short Term Rentals
          2. Proposed Rental Inspections Program Revisions
        8. Sale of Fireworks License
        9. Sidewalk Cafe (PDF)
      10. Permits & Inspections
        Rental Inspections
      11. Ribbon Cutting
    4. Cable Television - Channel 16
      Southwest Community Television
    5. City Places
      1. Artstreet
      2. Available Facility Rental Spaces
      3. Burnes Park Splash Pad
      4. Depot Coffee House
        1. History
        2. Youth Advisory Board
      5. Government Buildings
      6. Hopkins Activity Center
        1. Buy a Brick
        2. Hopkins Activity Center Facility Rental
          Available Rooms
        3. Membership
        4. Ongoing Activities
          1. Educational Opportunities
          2. Fitness
          3. Leisure & Entertainment
          4. Quality of Life
          5. Senior Sports
        5. Resources & Assistance For Seniors
          AARP Tax Assistance Appointments
        6. Special Events
        7. Trips & Tours
        8. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Hopkins Center for the Arts
      8. Overpass Skate Park
      9. Parks & Trails
      10. Pavilion
      11. Shady Oak Beach
      12. The Artery
    6. Community
      1. Advancing Careers and Employment (ACE)
      2. Affordable Housing
      3. Building Safer Communities Micro Grants
      4. Community Connectors
        1. Conectores Comunitarios
        2. Xidhiidhiyayaasha Bulshada
      5. Community Photo Contest
      6. Community Resources
        1. Children and Family Services
        2. Crisis Services
        3. Disability Services
        4. Employment Services
        5. Financial Services
        6. Food Access Services
        7. Health and Wellness Services
        8. Home Maintenance/Care Services
        9. Housing Services
        10. Legal/Conflict Resolution Resources
        11. Miscellaneous Services
        12. Multiple Services
        13. Senior Services
        14. Transportation Services
        15. Utility Services
        16. Veteran Services
        17. Youth Services
      7. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      8. Fair Housing
        1. Fair Housing Laws
        2. Filing a Complaint
        3. Housing Discrimination
        4. Legal Resources
      9. Health & Safety
        1. Crime Prevention Tips
          1. Fraud and Scam Alerts
          2. Home Burglary Prevention
            Prevent Becoming a Victim
          3. Identity Theft
            Missing Wallet / Purse & Online Shopping
          4. Site Surveys
        2. Healthy Hopkins
        3. Indoor Environmental Hazards
      10. Hopkins Community Connection Project
        1. Host a Meeting
        2. Ways to Engage
      11. Hopkins Digital Access Initiative
      12. Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative
      13. Neighborhoods
        1. Neighborhood Associations
        2. Neighborhood Watch
        3. Neighborly Tips
        4. Noise Ordinance
      14. Nuisances
        1. Examples of Nuisances
        2. Wild Animals
      15. Pets
        1. Dog License
        2. Dogs and Parks, Sidewalks & Trails
      16. Renting
      17. Sustainability
        1. City Initiatives
          1. City Facilities
          2. Data Benchmarking
          3. Electric Vehicles
          4. Solar Energy
        2. GreenStep Cities
        3. Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund
          1. HCSF Rules and Procedures
          2. HCSF Eligibility/Rebate Amounts
        4. Hopkins Heat Vulnerability
        5. Native Landscaping Demonstration Garden
        6. Partners in Energy - Energy Action Hub
        7. Sustainability Resources
          1. Sustainability Resources for Businesses
          2. Sustainability Resources for Residents
        8. Sustainable Building Policy
      18. Volunteer Opportunities
    7. Connections Newsletter
    8. Cultivate Hopkins
    9. Getting Around
      1. Active Living
      2. End-of-Trip Facilities Plan
      3. Light Rail
      4. Micromobility
      5. Parking & Transportation
        1. Downtown Parking
          1. Downtown Public Parking Map
          2. Parking With a Permit
          3. Purchase a Parking Permit
        2. Snow Emergencies
          1. Snow Emergency Parking Locations
          2. Snow Emergency Towing
        3. Transit Link (Dial-A-Ride)
      6. Pedestrian & Bike Plan
      7. Regional Trails
      8. Safe Streets and Roads for All
    10. Hopkins Highlights
    11. How Do I...
      1. Apply For
        1. Community Programs
        2. Employment
          1. Job Opportunities
          2. Why Work For Us
        3. Parking Permit
        4. Permits
      2. Contact
        1. City Council
        2. City Staff
        3. Fire Department
        4. Police Department
        5. Public Works Department
      3. Find
        1. Building & Remodeling Information
        2. HAMA Information
        3. How to Sell Your Home
        4. Parks & Facilities
        5. Property Tax Information
        6. Rental Properties
        7. Utility Rates
        8. Volunteer Opportunities
        9. Yard & Garden Information
      4. Report
        1. Criminal Activity
        2. Potholes
        3. Property Maintenance Issue
        4. Sidewalk Complaint
        5. Traffic Signal/ Street Light Concern
      5. Sign Up For
        1. Alert Center
        2. Notifications
        3. Utility Service
    12. News & Updates
    13. Parks & Trails
    14. Social Media
      Social Media Policy
    15. Your Home & Yard
      1. Backyard Chickens
      2. Building & Remodeling
        1. Building a Detached Garage
        2. Building a Deck
        3. Building a Shed
        4. Finding a Contractor
        5. Finishing Your Basement
          1. Code Requirements for Basements
          2. Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall)
            Gypsum Wallboard Fasteners
        6. Getting Your Permit(s)
        7. Housing Rehab Deferred Loans
        8. Inspections Process
          1. Commonly Required Inspections
          2. Scheduling an Inspection
          3. Violations
      3. Buying a Home / Moving In
        1. Before You Buy
        2. First Time Home Buyers
          1. Hennepin County Homebuyer Assistance Program
          2. First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund
        3. New Resident Checklist
        4. Utilities
      4. Property Maintenance
        1. Complaints
          Complaint Form
        2. Driveway Replacement
        3. Energy Improvements
        4. Graffiti Removal
        5. Maintenance Inspections
        6. Roof Replacement / Installation
          1. Asphalt Shingles (R905.2)
          2. Disposal of Debris
          3. Fastener Schedule for Roofing
          4. Flashing
          5. General Information
          6. Gutters & Drainage
          7. Ice & Water Barriers
          8. Kick Out Flashing (R903.2.1)
          9. Mineral Surface Roll Roofing (R905.5)
          10. Re-Roofing (R907) & Roof Edging
          11. Ventilation
          12. Wood Shakes (R905.8)
          13. Wood Shingles (R905.7)
        7. Snow & Sidewalks
        8. Window Replacement
          1. Egress Windows
            1. Basement Egress Window Wells
            2. Required Locations
            3. Size Requirements
            4. Window Types
          2. Safety Glazing
      5. Property Taxes
        1. Appeals Process
        2. Homestead
          Notice of Move
        3. Property Value
        4. Refunds & Programs
        5. Special Assessments & Fees
      6. Selling Your Home
      7. Vacant Property
        1. Minimum Maintenance Standards
        2. Registration
        3. Requirements
        4. Snow Birds
        5. Violations
      8. Yards & Gardens
        1. Brush & Yard Waste
          1. Brush Pick-Up
            Brush Pick-Up Request Form
          2. Drop-Off Site
          3. Leaf & Yard Waste Pick Up
            1. Compostable Bags For Yard Waste Collection
            2. Request a Leaf & Yard Waste Pick-Up
        2. Buckthorn
        3. Fences
          Call Before You Dig
        4. Fertilizers
        5. Lawn Watering
        6. Property Lines
        7. Rain Barrels
        8. Trees
          Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota
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