City Council

Council October 2019

Regular Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
  • Open to the public
  • Hopkins City Hall
    1010 First Street S
    Hopkins, MN 55343

Work Sessions

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • Open to the public
  • Hopkins City Hall
    1010 First Street S
    Hopkins, MN 55343

Meeting Broadcasts & Webcasts

City Council meetings can be on-demand online. Live broadcasts will be available shortly. 

They can also be seen on Cable Channel 16. Meetings are replayed on Channel 16 at the following days and times:

  • Every day at 7 p.m. (except Tuesday)
  • Thursday at 2 p.m.
  • Sunday at 1 p.m.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

View Archived Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Jason Gadd
         Mayor
         Term expires: 2019
  • Kristi Halverson
         Council Member
         Term expires: 2021
  • Aaron Kuznia
         Council Member
         Term expires: 2019
  • Brian Hunke
         Council Member
         Term expires: 2019
         (Special Election)
  • Rick Brausen
         Council Member
         Term expires: 2019 
2019 City Council

Government

The City of Hopkins uses the council-manager form of municipal government.

  • The mayor and four council members make up the City Council.
  • City boards and commissions advise the City Council.
  • The City Council selects the City Manager, who serves as chief administrative officer of the City.
  • The City is managed through seven departments, each with a department head who reports to the City Manager.

The City adopted its City Charter on December 2, 1947. It serves as the basis for government operations in Hopkins.

Addressing the City Council

Learn how to address the City Council during a meeting.