Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Metro Transit Presentation - Green Line Extension Update
Presentation regarding the status and updates on the Metro Transit Green Line Extension project.
Wellness and Safety Specialist Presentation
Presentation on the roles and initiatives of the Wellness and Safety Specialist.
Bids for the Minnetonka Boulevard Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
Review of bids for Project No. 26907 to rehabilitate the lift station. Minger Construction Companies, Inc. is the recommended low bidder at $357,500.
30-Day Pre-Eviction Notice Ordinance
Review of a proposed ordinance to extend the mandatory pre-eviction notice period from 14 days to 30 days to better protect local tenants.
Ordinances amending city code section 710.005 regarding certain fees and city code section 515.015 regarding categories of licenses
Proposed updates to building permit and right-of-way fees to reflect actual processing costs, and consolidation of mechanical license terms to one-year options.
Precious Metal Dealer License for Walla LLC, dba Walla Jewelry Company 11300 Wayzata Boulevard
Application for a precious metal dealer license for a new family-owned jewelry store located at 11300 Wayzata Blvd.
Certification of delinquent utility charges and fire alarm response fees to the Hennepin County Auditor
Administrative process to certify unpaid utility and fire service fees for collection via the county tax system.
FEMA Staffing Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
Council consideration to accept a $2,876,516.60 federal grant to hire 12 additional career firefighters to meet Public Safety Master Plan goals.
Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant Agreement
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $966,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to modernize the Police Department's Records Management System.
2026 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Management Report
Review of nine active TIF districts. Recommendations include decertification and fund redistribution for Hedberg Soils and Applewood Pointe districts.
Closed meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategies pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.03.
Executive session for the Council to review strategy for upcoming labor negotiations.
Areas of Interest (3)
- Minnetonka is set to expand its firefighting force by 12 career positions using a $2.87 million FEMA grant, fulfilling a 2023 Public Safety Master Plan mandate.
- The City Council is considering a move to double the pre-eviction notice requirement from 14 to 30 days following staff research on housing stability.
- City officials are moving to streamline municipal fees and licenses, citing administrative inefficiencies and rising costs for permit processing.
Topic analysis (11)
Metro Transit Presentation - Green Line Extension Update
Presentation regarding the status and updates on the Metro Transit Green Line Extension project.
Wellness and Safety Specialist Presentation
Presentation on the roles and initiatives of the Wellness and Safety Specialist.
Bids for the Minnetonka Boulevard Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
Review of bids for Project No. 26907 to rehabilitate the lift station. Minger Construction Companies, Inc. is the recommended low bidder at $357,500.
- Approve bid from Minger Construction Companies, Inc.
30-Day Pre-Eviction Notice Ordinance
Review of a proposed ordinance to extend the mandatory pre-eviction notice period from 14 days to 30 days to better protect local tenants.
Ordinances amending city code section 710.005 regarding certain fees and city code section 515.015 regarding categories of licenses
Proposed updates to building permit and right-of-way fees to reflect actual processing costs, and consolidation of mechanical license terms to one-year options.
Precious Metal Dealer License for Walla LLC, dba Walla Jewelry Company 11300 Wayzata Boulevard
Application for a precious metal dealer license for a new family-owned jewelry store located at 11300 Wayzata Blvd.
Certification of delinquent utility charges and fire alarm response fees to the Hennepin County Auditor
Administrative process to certify unpaid utility and fire service fees for collection via the county tax system.
FEMA Staffing Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
Council consideration to accept a $2,876,516.60 federal grant to hire 12 additional career firefighters to meet Public Safety Master Plan goals.
Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant Agreement
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $966,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to modernize the Police Department's Records Management System.
2026 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Management Report
Review of nine active TIF districts. Recommendations include decertification and fund redistribution for Hedberg Soils and Applewood Pointe districts.
Closed meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategies pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.03.
Executive session for the Council to review strategy for upcoming labor negotiations.
People (3)
Rebecca SchackMayorPresides over city council meetings.
Presides over city council meetings.
Aaron WallaOwnerArmy veteran and founder of Walla Jewelry Company.
Army veteran and founder of Walla Jewelry Company.
Stacie KvilvangConsultantRepresentative from Ehlers providing the 2026 TIF Management Report.
Representative from Ehlers providing the 2026 TIF Management Report.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM - Minnetonka City Council Regular Meeting at Council Chambers
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution authorizing $966,000 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant for Police Records Management System.