Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2027-2031 Economic Improvement Program
The 2027-2031 EIP outlines a five-year strategy for economic and housing initiatives. Housing remains the highest priority, with $2.78M projected for programs, alongside $875k for redevelopment and $585k for business support. It includes policy, funding, and housing goals.
Economic Development and Housing Updates
Standard update session for the commission regarding ongoing economic and housing projects, coordination with internal staff, and review of operational developments from previous meetings.
Areas of Interest (1)
- Minnetonka prioritizes housing in its 2027-2031 economic plan, allocating $2.78 million to address housing needs amid changing CDBG funding structures.
Topic analysis (2)
2027-2031 Economic Improvement Program
The 2027-2031 EIP outlines a five-year strategy for economic and housing initiatives. Housing remains the highest priority, with $2.78M projected for programs, alongside $875k for redevelopment and $585k for business support. It includes policy, funding, and housing goals.
- Provide final feedback on the draft EIP
- Submit final version to City Council by Sept 11, 2026
Economic Development and Housing Updates
Standard update session for the commission regarding ongoing economic and housing projects, coordination with internal staff, and review of operational developments from previous meetings.
Notable Quotes (1)
Housing programming continues to be the city’s highest priority in this year’s recommended EIP.
People (5)
Alisha GrayEconomic Development and Housing ManagerManages EIP development and provides reporting on housing/economic programs.
Manages EIP development and provides reporting on housing/economic programs.
Julie WischnackCommunity Development DirectorOversees economic and housing department operations.
Oversees economic and housing department operations.
Duginske CibulkaChairChairs EDAC meetings.
Chairs EDAC meetings.
Kjerstin YagerEconomic Development CoordinatorSupports EIP reporting and MinnPACE administration.
Supports EIP reporting and MinnPACE administration.
Kendyl LarsonHousing CoordinatorContributes to housing dashboard and EIP documentation.
Contributes to housing dashboard and EIP documentation.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- August 13, 2026, 6:00 PM: EDAC Meeting
- September 10, 2026: Next EDAC Meeting
- July 20, 2026: City Council Study Session