Minnetonka City Council — Transcript

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Preliminary 2027 budget review

Staff proposes a 6.8% tax levy increase to fund public safety, debt service, and CIP projects. The $64.3M general fund budget prioritizes personnel costs (80% of budget) and fire department staffing as part of the public safety master plan.

October study session topics

Placeholder item for the council to determine future discussion agenda items for the October session.

Areas of Interest (2)

Minnetonka city officials propose a 6.8% property tax hike for 2027, driven largely by public safety staffing increases and facility upgrades.
The city is shifting toward 'priority-based budgeting' to better align department expenditures with strategic plan goals.

Topic analysis (2)

Preliminary 2027 budget review

Review preliminary 2027 budget and levies
Provide feedback on proposed 6.8% levy increase
Certify HRA preliminary levy of $225,000

AgendaAgenda Packet

October study session topics

Placeholder item for the council to determine future discussion agenda items for the October session.

AgendaAgenda Packet

People (4)

Darin NelsonFinance Director

Responsible for drafting the budget report and presenting financial data to the council.

Mike FunkCity Manager

Oversees the city administration and budget recommendation process.

Erik NilssonCity Attorney

Submitted the preliminary budget report on behalf of staff.

Moranda DammannAssistant City Manager

Part of the management team overseeing budget submissions.

Places Mentioned

Community Center, Minnehaha Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN

Events & Meetings (5)

August 17, 2026, 6:00 PM: City Council Study Session at Community Center, Minnehaha Room
September 14, 2026: Council Meeting to consider preliminary levy
September 30, 2026: Deadline for certifying preliminary tax levy to the county
November 16, 2026: Budget study session
December 7, 2026: Public budget discussion

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