Minnetonka City Council — Transcript

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Minnetonka approves two infrastructure contracts totaling $872,706

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Special Matters: Tour de Tonka

City Manager's Report

Council Member Reports

Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items

Discussion of RV ordinance and school bus nuisance

Bids and Purchases: Waite Road Gate Force Main Replacement Project

Bids and Purchases: Red Circle Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project

Bids and Purchases: Shady Oak Sidewalk Improvement Project

Minnetonka Farmers Market Update

Officer Recognition: Detective Pat Ingleston

Minnetonka Population Growth

Minnetonka Boulevard Trail Construction

Highway 12 Project Updates

Annual Summer Fest Event

Tonkadale Nursery Donation to ICA Food Shelf

Affordable Duplex Project on Rowland Road

Sustainable Energy Initiatives at Summerfest

Infrastructure Costs and Tax Levy Implications

Votes (4)

Approval of the agenda as presented.

ApprovedRomilly: Yes, Coakley: Yes, Maxwell: Yes, Wilburn: Yes, Calvert: Yes, Foster Bolton: Yes

Moved by Council member Wilburn · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Approval of the minutes as revised.

ApprovedRemley: Yes, Coakley: Yes, Maxfield: Yes, Willburn: Yes, Calvert: Yes, Foster Bolton: Yes

Moved by Council member Calvert · Seconded by Council member Coakley

Award contract for Waite Road Gate Force Main Replacement Project #25907 to GM Contracting for $512,836.57 and authorize Deputy Public Works Director to expend funds up to $800,000 project budget.

ApprovedRomali: Yes, Coakley: Yes, Maxwell: Yes, Wilburn: Yes, Calvert: Yes, Foster Bolton: Yes

Moved by Council member Wilburn · Seconded by Council member Romali

Withdraw award to Clark Companies (April 27, 2026); award contract for Red Circle Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project #23607 to Newlook Contracting for $359,869.50; authorize City Engineer to expend funds up to $660,000 project budget.

ApprovedRomali: Yes, Coakley: Yes, Maxwell: Yes, Wilburn: Yes, Calvert: Yes, Foster Bolton: Yes

Moved by Council member Calvert · Seconded by Council member Romali

Notable Quotes (15)

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Group/Council
Pledge of AllegianceDuring the opening of the City Council meeting.

I move approval of the agenda.

Council member Wilburn
Agenda ApprovalMaking a motion to approve the meeting agenda.

I'll second.

Council member Coakley
Minutes ApprovalSeconding the motion to approve the meeting minutes.

I did the tour to Tonka and I I won a raincoat.

Foster-Bolton
Tour de TonkaSharing a personal anecdote after the Tour de Tonka presentation.

his commitment to excellence, leadership, and teamwork has made a lasting impact on our department.

Mr. Funk
Officer RecognitionCommending Detective Pat Ingleston upon his Officer of the Year award.

Even though I'm not able to be here tonight, I want to make sure we acknowledge the tremendous contribution made to ICA Food Shelf last week by the founder of one of the longest-standing businesses here in Minnetonka.

Mayor Shacks
Community DonationsStatement read by Council Member Calvert acknowledging a donation to the ICA Food Shelf.

I'm in awe of their generosity and commitment to the most vulnerable among us in our community. Thank you to Bill and the whole crew at Tonkadale. We are so proud to have you here in Minnetonka.

Mayor Shacks
Community DonationsStatement read by Council Member Calvert expressing gratitude for Tonkadale Nursery's donation.

Since the middle of May, um one of the neighbors two doors down has had parked in their driveway what was built as a full-size school bus. It is painted in rather gaudy colors with images and symbols of the Minnesota Vikings. It was towed into place. It does not run.

Gary Cohen
RV Ordinance/Nuisance PropertyDescribing the alleged nuisance vehicle in his neighborhood during public comment.

I question whether in fact it is an RV, whether the weight might exceed the the the limits for an RV, and whether further action ought to be taken, perhaps legal action to declare it a public nuisance.

Gary Cohen
RV Ordinance/Nuisance PropertyVoicing concerns about the legality and classification of the parked school bus.

The owner approached my husband and I at the end of our driveway sarcastically saying that we went to code and it wasn't necessary because I put in print the bus was not moving because he had ins at City Hall and the bus wasn't going anywhere and that we should sort of mind our business. He gave us an expletive and drove away.

Bernadette Powers
RV Ordinance/Nuisance PropertyRecounting a hostile encounter with the bus owner during public comment.

Yesterday he approached me when I was alone and told me that he was going to call the police if I looked at his vehicle, um charge me with harassment, take me to court because that's what adults do.

Bernadette Powers
RV Ordinance/Nuisance PropertyDescribing a threatening interaction with the bus owner during public comment.

It's just not I've never had lived near a neighbor that I felt threatened by.

Bernadette Powers
Neighbor Dispute / Nuisance PropertyExpressing her feelings of being threatened by her neighbor.

I ask that our residents keep that in mind um as we go through that budget process and tax levy consideration, just knowing how much these projects cost.

Council member Romali
Infrastructure Costs / BudgetCommenting on the high cost of infrastructure projects for Minnetonka residents.

I did talk to Mr. Funk this morning because I could not recall a time when a the um withdrew from a contract that we had already drawn. And I know that there were some staffing issues. There there was an actual obstacle to them completing the project.

Council member Calvert
Contractor Withdrawal / Project CostsDiscussing the unprecedented withdrawal of a contractor's bid for a city project.

it's very unfortunate because it it will now cost the city significantly more money and it's still within the the estimated budget.

Council member Calvert
Contractor Withdrawal / Project CostsExpressing regret over increased project costs due to a contractor's withdrawal.

People (21)

Ms. LarsonCity Clerk

Called roll for agenda, minutes, and bid approvals.

RomillyCouncil Member

Voted yes on all motions presented and seconded a motion for a bid.

CoakleyCouncil Member

Voted yes on all motions presented and seconded the motion for minutes approval.

MaxwellCouncil Member

Voted yes on all motions presented.

WilburnCouncil Member

Moved the approval of the agenda and the Waite Road Gate Force Main Replacement Project contract.

CalvertCouncil Member

Moved approval of minutes and Red Circle Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project contract; read Mayor Shacks' statement.

Kim CarlsonExecutive Director, Minnetonka Public Schools

Shared details about the 21st annual Tour de Tonka, including sponsors, routes, and community impact.

Ben McLaneRec Coordinator, Minnetonka Public Schools

Present at the meeting with Kim Carlson.

Sergeant Chad FierceSergeant

Met with Kim Carlson to plan safety, routes, and officer/volunteer placement for Tour de Tonka.

Assistant Chief Aaron MorrisAssistant Chief

Met with Kim Carlson to plan safety for Tour de Tonka.

AndrewPublic Works Staff

Represented Public Works in safety discussions for Tour de Tonka.

Detective Pat InglestonDetective

Recognized for commitment to excellence, leadership, and teamwork in the department.

Mayor ShacksMayor

Acknowledged Tonkadale Nursery's donation to ICA Food Shelf in a statement.

Bill MaruskaFounder, Tonkadale Nursery

Contributed $110,000 to the ICA Food Shelf with his granddaughter.

Julie WishnakEconomic Development Staff

Praised for her and her team's work on the Rowland Road affordable housing project.

Gary CohenResident

Raised concerns about a large, non-operational school bus parked in a neighbor's driveway, citing it as a nuisance and potential code violation.

John WhiteCitizen

Present at the meeting, interested in the Roland Road concept plan.

Bernadette PowersResident

Presented a petition and detailed concerns about a neighbor's school bus/RV, including alleged intimidation from the owner and questions about code enforcement.

Mr. ManchesterDeputy Public Works Director

Presented on the Waite Road, Red Circle Drive, and Shady Oak projects, including contractor changes.

Places Mentioned

United States of AmericaCity of MinnetonkaRoland RoadMinnetonka Public SchoolsMinnetonka High SchoolMinnetonka Middle School East (MME)Waite RoadGleason Lake RoadTonkawood RoadMinnetonka BoulevardThe Marsh (near Minnetonka Boulevard)I-694Highway 12I-494Carlson ParkwayGlen Lake Optimist (organization)ICA Food ShelfTonkadale Nursery5810 Salisbury Avenue (Minnetonka)Excelsior (road)Minnetonka Fire Station (on Excelsior)City of Wayzata (border)Red Circle DriveShady Oak Road

Events & Meetings (11)

  • Regular City Council meeting: Monday, June 22nd
  • Planning Commission meeting: Thursday (prior to City Council meeting)
  • Minnetonka Boulevard trail construction: Begins next week (starting from Tonkawood Road)
  • Highway 12 ramp reopening (WB Hwy 12 to SB I-494): June 28th
  • Highway 12 ramp reopening (Gleason Lake Road to EB Hwy 12): June 28th
  • Highway 12 ramp closure (SB I-494 to WB Hwy 12): June 29th through late July
  • Highway 12 ramp closure (Carlson Parkway to WB Hwy 12): June 29th through late July
  • Annual Summer Fest: Saturday, June 27th, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Metropolitan Council population estimates: April 1st, 2025 (latest preliminary counts)
  • Tour de Tonka planning: Began August 2nd last year
  • City Council meeting: April 27th, 2026 (original bid awards for Red Circle Drive and Shady Oak projects)
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