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ALARM REGISTRATION AND RENEWALS DUE BY DECEMBER 31

Individuals and businesses are required to register their burglar and fire alarm systems. This annual registration allows the police and fire departments to keep more up-to-date records on alarm holders and important keyholder information. The fee is $30 for fire alarm systems and $30 for police alarm systems (panic, burglary, duress, medical, holdup). New to Hopkins? Need to renew your alarm system registration? Fill out the online Alarm User Permit form or call City Hall at 952-548-6300 for a paper copy of the application. Permits are required to be renewed annually before December 31. Find more information about alarm registration.


RATE INCREASES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1

In order to cover current operating costs and adequately fund capital projects, the City
Council adopted rate increases for water, sanitary sewer, refuse, recycling and organics recycling. The new refuse, recycling and organic recycling rates will first appear on the utility bills received in January. Water and sanitary sewer rates will first appear on the bill received in February. Storm sewer fees remain the same. View the rate increases on the City of Hopkins website. 


NEW CITY WEBSITE LAUNCHES JANUARY 4

The City of Hopkins website, www.hopkinsmn.com, is one of the best ways to find important information about city meetings, events and services. Launching January 4, a redesign of the City’s website will feature an updated look and feel with a new layout, navigation, color palette and fonts.


Broken Lights? Don't Toss Them!

Putting away all your holiday decorations for the season? If you come across string lights and extension cords that are no longer usable, finding a specialized recycling place for broken and unusable string lights is a much better choice than throwing them in the garbage. Hennepin County has two drop-off facilities that accept these items for free, including one in Bloomington. Find drop-off locations and hours. If you're looking to earn a little money for your string lights and cords, scrap metal places like Express Metals in Hopkins is another great option for recycling those items.


Meetings & Events

  • January 1 - City Offices Closed (garbage, recycling and organics collection delayed one day)
  • January 2, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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