Fire Department Staffing Study Virtual Engagement Sessions are June 12

Join the City of Hopkins and consultant firm Raftelis for a Fire Department Staffing Study virtual engagement session via Zoom on Monday, June 12, at noon or 5:30 p.m. During the session, Raftelis will provide an overview of the project and discuss the challenges the department/City is facing and explore various future models of fire service including transitioning to a full-time department or regionalization. Virtual participants will be asked to give feedback about what they want to see from the fire service. Sign-up to participate.

Check the Date Before Watering Your Lawn

Lawn watering has a large impact on the City’s ability to supply water to the community. To ensure there is enough water for all uses, including firefighting, the City enforces year-round watering restrictions. Residents and businesses are required to water on an odd/even system. If your address ends with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9), you can water on odd-numbered days of the month (1st, 3rd, etc.). If your address ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8), you can water on even-numbered days of the month (2nd, 4th, etc.). Lawn watering is also not allowed between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the evaporation rate is the highest. Activities such as playing with water, car washing and hand-watering of flowerbeds are exempt from this policy as long as the activity is attended. Exemptions are also available for private wells and watering new sod or seed. 

Meetings & Events

• June 6, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)