Hopkins
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Hopkins

Place

Territory

GEOID
2730140
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:mn/place:hopkins
POP
19,523 (2025)
CENTER
44.926, -93.4056
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Hopkins

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Hopkins itself.

Organization 11

Departments

  • The City Manager is responsible for executing the policies adopted by the City Council. Chief administrative office of the council-manager city.

  • The assessing department assists property owners with Homestead classification and works with Hennepin County on property valuations.

  • The City Clerk serves as the point of contact for most city business license and permits.

  • The Community Services Department comprises several divisions, including Inspections.

  • Finance Finance

    The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining the accounting system and monitoring compliance with the budgetary controls and financial policies established by the City Manager and City Council.

  • Fire Fire

    The Hopkins Fire Department provides fire response, prevention services, emergency medical, hazardous materials response and emergency preparedness.

  • The Inspections Department is a division within the Community Services Department.

  • Handles housing, available properties, inspections, renting and HRA matters for the City.

  • Police Police

    The Hopkins Police Department. Handles police records, crime prevention, and crime reporting for the City.

  • Public Works Public Works

    The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the City's infrastructure, buildings, equipment and open space, and for providing services to meet other essential needs of the City.

  • Since 1967, the Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka have jointly planned and provided community recreation for their residents.