AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Provide an update on the new City Hall and Hopkins Redevelopment Project, and discuss the creation and appointment process of a Hopkins City Center Steering Committee; and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: September 17, 2024
Department: City Manager's Office
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Background Information:
At the September 3, 2024 City Council meeting, Council received an update on the New City Hall project, and discussed the possible formation of a Hopkins City Center/ New City Hall Steering Committee. At that meeting, the Council asked for additional information regarding best practices for the creation of a committee, and to ensure the process and committee itself would be as inclusive as possible. This agenda item provides additional background and recommendations for Council to consider.
Hopkins City Center/ New City Hall Committee
Committee Purpose: Like other temporary steering committees, the Council has utilized before such as the Bond Committee ahead of the 2017 General Obligation (GO) Bond election, this group will serve in an advisory capacity and provide guidance and feedback to staff.
The role of the members of the Steering Committee include:
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