Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Monday, July 28, 2025
Tour to Tonka 20th Anniversary Update
City Updates & Council Member Reports
Temporary On Sale Liquor Licenses for Unmapped Brewing
Veterans Field Concession Stand & Bathroom Facilities
Votes (3)
Consent Agenda Items (Centerpoint Energy Community Safety Grant & 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Wilburn [0:28:46] · Seconded by Council Member Calbert [0:28:54]
Council Member Wilburn expressed appreciation for staff's efforts in securing grants, noting their positive impact on the city budget. No further discussion occurred on the specific items within the consent agenda before the vote.
Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Unmapped Brewing LLC
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Calbert [0:42:55] · Seconded by Council Member Romey [0:43:01]
The item proposed two temporary liquor licenses for Unmapped Brewing events. Resident Anne Husfeld raised concerns about potential noise from a new Twins game broadcast event in September and the cumulative impact of noise from live music events on her nearby home, referencing original permit conditions. The Unmapped Brewing co-owner responded by clarifying that the September event's sound system is highly directional, assuring minimal noise impact, confirming no live music for that event, and committing to concluding live music by 9:30 PM for the October festival. Council members acknowledged the resident's concerns while also expressing support for Unmapped Brewing as a vital community builder and a business navigating current challenges.
Conditional Use Permit and Site and Building Plan Review for a Concession Stand with Bathroom Facilities for Veterans Field
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Romey [0:49:50] · Seconded by Council Member Shack [0:50:00]
The proposed project involves a new concession stand with permanent bathrooms and reconstructed retaining walls at Veterans Field on the Minnetonka High School campus, replacing temporary facilities. The architect detailed the use of durable and low-maintenance materials like face brick and concrete block, as well as energy-efficient systems such as an instantaneous water heater and controlled HVAC with occupancy sensors. Council members praised the upgrade, particularly the transition from porta-potties to structured, permanent facilities, and noted the innovative use of space for the project.
Notable Quotes (6)
So, and I know we've said this before, but um I just really appreciate uh public safety going after these grants and really all of staff the work that they do to um to secure grants and help with the budget because it helps with the budget. Um so we just I would just really appreciate that that that's been done.
I am concerned about increased noise coming from the tap room and patio. Uh in particular from live music that the applicant outlines in the proposal and I reference the applicant states they may from time to time host outdoor events that may include live music... And I don't know how much things can change from original intent, you know, that was approved along with conditional use permits.
Um we have done some viewing parties of Vikings games. This is going to be a twins game of course for the for the Gladen Farms event and we bring in a big screen uh outdoor screen. Um and the technology of the speakers from the screen are very directional. Like if I walk around to the back of the screen, I can't hear it. I can promise you you will not hear any of the noise from the September 6th event.
I think what Ms. Hosfeld brought up was the um you know, kind of the scope creep that can sometimes occur when when we have things that have gone on for a while and then and then you're always looking for the next great idea. And so want to be we want to be mindful of that because we want to be respectful to our neighbors. At the same time um you know we were talking about Tour to Tanka um tonight and we talked about what a great community building event that is and um it's not lost on me how important Unmapped is to building our community and building our community in that neighborhood. um but in the city in general...
So to answer the question about the or the concern about the sustainability um we do use very durable materials. That's first and foremost. This is a concession building. It's a restroom building. It's a public building. So basically durability is paramount... Some of the things that we use would be like a high efficiency uh instantaneous water heater system as opposed to a tank water that's going to be heating water all the time. It's upon it's on demand. So that's an important feature.
just very quickly, I think it's a nice looking upgrade and anytime we can transition away from portaotties to structured facilities I think is a major improvement.
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
An item on the consent agenda, approved by the city council as a routine matter.
License type applied for by Unmapped Brewing LLC for the Gladen Farms Hop Harvest and Flannel Roots Music and Beer Festival events.
Permit type for the new concession stand with bathroom facilities and retaining wall reconstruction at Veterans Field on the Minnetonka High School campus.