They are saying they want more of the same for the next 20 years. The Phase two proposal will suggest a way of addressing these concerns. Participants generally expressed appreciation for leadership in Hopkins. They perceive the downtown redevelopment to have been courageous and forward thinking. The mayor and council members are seem as having been accessible, open, and responsive.
People are impressed with the positive impact of service organizations.
Some are concerned that the community may be in danger of losing this kind of leadership. In particular, they think that the next generation of strong leaders is not yet emerging and that an increasing number of current leaders live outside the community. To some, city hall staff seems less accessible and approachable than in the past. Everyone universally praises downtown redevelopment. With that said, some people perceive that a coherent development strategy is missing.