Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Monday, August 17, 2026
Summary of current projects and programs
Staff provides updates on active initiatives, including the City Lab program for students and the upcoming Disability Pride Celebration, alongside commission project scheduling.
Updates from commissioners
Commissioners share reports from community organizations and discuss potential liaison roles with other city boards.
Minnetonka elections presentation
City Clerk Becky Koosman and Records Specialist Tanya Witschen provide an overview of the election process in Minnetonka.
Minnetonka zoning update presentation
Community development staff present a draft of the new zoning ordinance, intended to replace the outdated 1980s-era code to better align with modern community goals.
Areas of Interest (2)
- Minnetonka is overhauling its 1980s-era zoning code to modernize land-use regulations after hundreds of amendments.
- DEI Commission explores a new pilot model to integrate commissioners into other city boards to increase cross-collaboration.
Topic analysis (4)
Summary of current projects and programs
Staff provides updates on active initiatives, including the City Lab program for students and the upcoming Disability Pride Celebration, alongside commission project scheduling.
Updates from commissioners
Commissioners share reports from community organizations and discuss potential liaison roles with other city boards.
Minnetonka elections presentation
City Clerk Becky Koosman and Records Specialist Tanya Witschen provide an overview of the election process in Minnetonka.
Minnetonka zoning update presentation
Community development staff present a draft of the new zoning ordinance, intended to replace the outdated 1980s-era code to better align with modern community goals.
Votes (1)
Approve July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Moved by Omar · Seconded by Quintana
People (4)
Jayce AlexanderDEI SupervisorManages DEI Commission staff reports and project planning.
Manages DEI Commission staff reports and project planning.
Elisa ChenChairPresides over commission meetings and facilitates discussions.
Presides over commission meetings and facilitates discussions.
Becky KoosmanCity ClerkDelivers overview of election processes.
Delivers overview of election processes.
Susan ThomasCity PlannerPresents zoning ordinance updates.
Presents zoning ordinance updates.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Community Center - Minnehaha Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd