Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Oct. 12, 2026 addenda
Informational update provided by City Manager Mike Funk regarding the agenda items for the October 12, 2026 study session.
Election security update
Review of election security measures, including equipment testing, public accuracy tests, emergency planning, and post-election audit procedures for the 2026 general election.
Electric-assisted bicycle (e-bikes).
Update on e-bike regulations and enforcement challenges, noting 92 documented contacts including 58 complaints and 13 crashes between April 2025 and Sept 2026.
Zoning Code rewrite update
Recap of planning commission discussion and council feedback on zoning ordinance topics including density, affordability, neighborhood character, and two-unit dwellings.
Comp Plan process preview
Preview of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan process, detailing required elements like housing, transportation, and land use, with a projected 16,000 population growth.
City Manager review process, training and compensation
Procedural discussion scheduled for council review of the City Manager's role, training, and compensation package.
November study session topics
Planning discussion for upcoming study session on November 16, 2026, focused on 2027 general, enterprise, and special revenue fund budgets.
Areas of Interest (3)
- Minnetonka Police report a surge in e-bike-related traffic incidents, with 58 complaints and 13 crashes since April 2025, raising questions about legal classifications.
- City staff prepare for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, anticipating 16,000 new residents and 11,500 new jobs over the next two decades.
- City Council and Planning Commission remain divided on zoning rewrite specifics, including the future of twin-homes in low-density residential districts.
Topic analysis (7)
Oct. 12, 2026 addenda
Informational update provided by City Manager Mike Funk regarding the agenda items for the October 12, 2026 study session.
Election security update
Review of election security measures, including equipment testing, public accuracy tests, emergency planning, and post-election audit procedures for the 2026 general election.
Electric-assisted bicycle (e-bikes).
Update on e-bike regulations and enforcement challenges, noting 92 documented contacts including 58 complaints and 13 crashes between April 2025 and Sept 2026.
Zoning Code rewrite update
Recap of planning commission discussion and council feedback on zoning ordinance topics including density, affordability, neighborhood character, and two-unit dwellings.
Comp Plan process preview
Preview of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan process, detailing required elements like housing, transportation, and land use, with a projected 16,000 population growth.
City Manager review process, training and compensation
Procedural discussion scheduled for council review of the City Manager's role, training, and compensation package.
November study session topics
Planning discussion for upcoming study session on November 16, 2026, focused on 2027 general, enterprise, and special revenue fund budgets.
People (5)
Mike FunkCity ManagerOversees city operations and agenda presentation.
Oversees city operations and agenda presentation.
Becky KoosmanCity ClerkLead for election security reporting.
Lead for election security reporting.
Scott BoerboomPolice ChiefReporting on e-bike enforcement and public safety concerns.
Reporting on e-bike enforcement and public safety concerns.
Moranda DammannAssistant City ManagerFacilitated submission of election report.
Facilitated submission of election report.
Erik NilssonCity AttorneyFacilitated submission of e-bike report.
Facilitated submission of e-bike report.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- October 12, 2026, 6:00 PM - City Council Study Session, Community Center, Minnehaha Room