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Shady Oak Beach Lifegaurds on Duty Through
August 20

Lifeguards will be on duty at Shady Oak Beach through Sunday, August 20. Following August 20, the beach will close briefly for maintenance. Gates will be open again with the beach unguarded through Labor Day. Shady Oak Beach is located at 5200 Shady Oak Road. More information about the beach is available on the City of Minnetonka website.

SPEEDS NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERING IS AUGUST 23

Join the Hopkins Police Department at Burnes Park on Wednesday, August 23, at 5:30 p.m. to learn about their new initiative "Speaking with Police to Educate and Enhance Driver Safety" (SPEEDS). At the neighborhood gathering, residents will be able to speak with police officers about traffic safety concerns in the community; learn how Hopkins police officers conduct enforcement and problem solve; receive free vouchers for vehicle light repairs; learn how to obtain a valid license (even with prior traffic violations) through the MN Driver Diversion program; and get the details of the new "Driver’s License for All” bill that passed this year. There will also be free snacks and shaved ice from Kona Ice, a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local Hopkins business, and fun games and activities for kids provided by Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.

Applications for Hopkins Climate SOlutions Fund
Due September 5

The City of Hopkins is offering incentives to residents and businesses to accelerate our transition to cleaner and more efficient energy through the Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund. Leveraging electric utility rebates and federal incentives, this program will help to reduce upfront costs associated with replacing energy equipment and installing renewable energy systems. Applications for the program are open now through September 5. Learn more about the Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund and apply online.

PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED PLANS
FOR 17TH AVENUE

The City of Hopkins wants your feedback on the proposed design options for 17th Avenue from Excelsior Boulevard to Highway 7. These improvements will bring new dedicated bicycle and pedestrian features to the corridor. Review the options and share your thoughts.