Park Board - 10.22.25

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

City of Minnetonka presents 2024 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAP) to Park Board.
Concerns over severe weather: City reports record-high soliciting permit requests following recent hail storm.
Collaboration between city departments and sustainability commission seen as critical for CAP implementation.
Analysis of 2021 greenhouse gas emissions: 54% from buildings and 44% from transport; city ops represent only 1%.

Approval of agenda

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Approval of August 6 special meeting minutes

Passed6-0

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Approval of August 6 regular meeting minutes

Passed6-0

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Approval of September 3 joint meeting minutes

Passed6-0

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It's really not only the city working on this work and it really does take a village.
— Ally Sutherland

Climate Action and Adaptation PlanExplaining the collaborative nature of the climate initiative.

IngrahamChair

Presiding over the Park Board meeting.

Ally SutherlandSustainability Coordinator

Implementation lead for the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

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“It's really not only the city working on this work and it really does take a village.”

Discussing collaboration between government bodies for climate goals.

Julie WishnackCommunity Development Director

Assisting with questions regarding city development and climate implementation.

DarrenStreets and Parks Operations Manager

Provided data on organics recycling participation.

MinnetonkaInver Grove HeightsWillistonCity HallCommunity Center