Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Ordinance repealing and replacing Section 300, the Minnetonka Zoning Ordinance of 1986.
The city is replacing its 1986 zoning ordinance to simplify development processes, align with the comprehensive plan, allow more diverse housing (including ADUs and two-unit dwellings), and implement modern environmental and village center standards.
Areas of Interest (1)
- Minnetonka Planning Commission moves toward sweeping overhaul of 40-year-old zoning laws to modernize housing and environmental standards.
Topic analysis (1)
Ordinance repealing and replacing Section 300, the Minnetonka Zoning Ordinance of 1986.
The city is replacing its 1986 zoning ordinance to simplify development processes, align with the comprehensive plan, allow more diverse housing (including ADUs and two-unit dwellings), and implement modern environmental and village center standards.
- Discuss the ordinance
- Open the public hearing
People (3)
Susan ThomasAICP, City PlannerPrimary contact for agenda inquiries; presented staff reports and briefing on zoning updates.
Primary contact for agenda inquiries; presented staff reports and briefing on zoning updates.
Julie WischnackFAICP, Community Development DirectorProvides oversight for planning department agenda items and development projects.
Provides oversight for planning department agenda items and development projects.
Dana MinionChairPresides over Planning Commission meetings.
Presides over Planning Commission meetings.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Planning Commission Meeting: October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM at Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Full repeal and replacement of the 1986 Minnetonka Zoning Ordinance with a modern code including 17 new zoning districts and 13 village centers.