City Council Study Session - 10.27.25
Monday, October 27, 2025
Minnetonka asset management renewal and replacement plan overview
Infrastructure data inventory and risk assessment
50-year financial planning for vertical and horizontal assets
Analysis of water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure lifespans
Impact of population growth and climate change on utility systems
Public works project prioritization and funding strategies
Review of draft asset management report findings
Areas of Interest (5)
- City of Minnetonka faces massive $1.5 billion horizontal and $629 million vertical infrastructure replacement costs over 50 years.
- Draft asset management report reveals looming funding gap compared to current $20M annual investment levels.
- Council members debate the use of synthetic pipe materials amid concerns over long-term durability and safety.
- Rising infrastructure replacement peaks projected for 2040 and 2070 force city to consider tax and user fee increases.
- Climate change impacts on storm water and road integrity raise questions about future design and construction standards.
Notable Quotes (3)
It's making the right decisions at the right time for the right reasons.
Asset Management StrategyDefining asset management.
It probably makes sense for future users to pay for some of that as well, too.
Funding StrategyDiscussing how to fund future large-scale replacements.
I'm a little skeptical but yeah, we're always constantly watching them.
Infrastructure MaterialsExpressing concern regarding biosolids and pipe materials.
People (5)
Kimberly WilburnActing MayorPresiding over the council meeting and facilitating discussion.
Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating discussion.
Will ManchesterPublic Works DirectorManaging city infrastructure and presenting the asset management study.
Managing city infrastructure and presenting the asset management study.
Aaron WalmerConsultant (AE2s)Expert on asset management and author of the renewal and replacement plan.
1 quote
Expert on asset management and author of the renewal and replacement plan.
“It's making the right decisions at the right time for the right reasons.”
Defining the core philosophy of asset management.
Darren NelsonFinance DirectorDiscussing the long-term funding strategies and property tax implications.
Discussing the long-term funding strategies and property tax implications.
Deb CalberttCouncil MemberInquiring about climate change, pipe materials, and population growth impacts.
Inquiring about climate change, pipe materials, and population growth impacts.
Places Mentioned
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, October 27th, 2025, 6 pm