HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/07/24 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - JointSt. Louis Park/Hopkins Joint Council Meeting
July 24, 2006
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Joint Meeting of the St. Louis Park and
Hopkins City Councils
July 24, 2006
6:30 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council has indicated an interest in meeting with the City Councils of our neighboring
cities to discuss issues of mutual interest and/or concern and to build relationships. Last year we
hosted a meeting with the Golden Valley City Council. In addition to meeting with the Hopkins
City Council in July, I am also trying to set up a joint meeting with the Edina and Minneapolis
City Councils for sometime this fall.
I recently met with the Hopkins City Manager to discuss the upcoming meeting. This meeting
resulted in the proposed agenda which is attached.
The meeting will be held in the St. Louis Park City Council Chambers with a light dinner at 6
PM and discussions occurring at or before 6:30 PM.
Based on previous comments and conversations with the Council, the focus topic for this
meeting relates to crime and other public safety concerns along the Hopkins/St. Louis Park
border, particularly in the area of Blake Road and Knollwood Mall. John Luse and the Police
Chief from Hopkins have been asked to participate in the meeting to update the two Councils on
what is happening and how the two departments have partnered thus far.
As noted on the agenda, it is also proposed that we update each other on other topics of interest
including development projects that may have an impact on the neighboring community (e.g.
Hopkins is working with a developer on a large office project at TH 169 and Excelsior
Blvd.)
Attachment: Agenda for the Joint Meeting of the St. Louis Park /Hopkins City Council
Prepared By: Tom Harmening, City Manager
St. Louis Park/Hopkins Joint Council Meeting
July 24, 2006
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Joint Meeting of the St. Louis Park and
Hopkins City Councils
Monday, July 24, 2006
St. Louis Park City Hall
6:00 PM Dinner and Conversation
6:30 PM Meeting called to order
6:30 – 7:15 PM Discuss public safety issues in and around
the border of Hopkins and St. Louis Park
7:15 – 8:00 PM Updates on other items of mutual interest
Glencoe Railroad Switch Yard
Wi-Fi
Redevelopment Initiatives
Possible Future Partnerships (e.g.
legislative, etc)
8:00 PM Joint Meeting Adjourned