Minnetonka City Council — Agenda
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Bonding Bill for Fire Station 2
Local Option Sales Tax for Infrastructure Funding
Tax Policy and Affordable Housing Initiatives
Regulation and Accountability of Fiber & Utility Companies
Diverse Municipal Awareness Topics
Votes (2)
Legislative Breakfast and Introductions
This initial agenda item provided a platform for welcome and introductions, discussions on local highlights, an overview of Minnetonka's legislative priorities, and comments from various legislators and key municipal organizations such as the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities, concluding with a question and answer segment.
Minnetonka Legislative Priorities for 2026
The core of the study session involved a detailed review and discussion of Minnetonka's comprehensive legislative priorities for 2026. Key areas included securing a bonding bill for Fire Station 2, advocating for special legislation to enact a local option sales tax for $116 million in infrastructure improvements, seeking flexibility in TIF for affordable housing, maintaining local zoning authority, and enhancing oversight of fiber and utility companies. A broad range of 'awareness topics' were also on the agenda, indicating areas for future advocacy and policy development.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Proposed legislative bill for capital projects, specifically Fire Station 2.
Special legislation sought by Minnetonka in 2026 to fund infrastructure improvements.
A legislative priority supporting infrastructure projects.
Financial tool for which flexibility is sought to support affordable housing.
Proposed legislative measures to support and expand affordable housing.
A preservation initiative aimed at maintaining existing affordable housing units.
Expansion of Payment In Lieu Of Taxes program, specifically for public safety cameras.