Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Monday, May 5, 2025
Story
Minnetonka approves $1.8M road improvement project unanimously
Bike Month Proclamation
City Operations and Community Engagement Reports
Roadway Infrastructure Improvement (2025 Mill and Overlay Project)
Property Development and Redevelopment (First International Bank and Trust)
Off-Leash Dog Strategy and Park Management (Purgatory Park)
Votes (3)
Bids for the 2025 Mill and Overlay Project
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Romey [00:27:07] · Seconded by Council Member Calvert [00:27:54]
The project is a significant infrastructure investment to improve roadway surfaces and extend their life, aligning with the city's CIP and pavement management program. It includes various streets, some deferred from the Opus area. The city funds these projects without special assessments, emphasizing preventative maintenance. Construction will be coordinated to maintain resident access. GH Asphalt Corporation was identified as the low bidder.
Consent Agenda Items (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Calvert [00:30:13] · Seconded by Council Member Shaq [00:30:30]
Four items were presented for approval under the consent agenda: a resolution supporting Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding, a Conditional Use Permit for an attached accessory dwelling unit at 4219 Oak Drive Lane, a Conditional Use Permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 9597 Sandra Lane, and the Strategic Plan Quarter 1 report. No items were pulled for separate consideration, indicating broad council agreement.
First International Bank and Trust at 10801 Wayzata Boulevard
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Calvert [00:40:48] · Seconded by Council Member Romey [00:41:48]
The proposal involves significant remodeling of a 40-year-old, 55,000 square foot building and its site. Changes include exterior refinishing, a prominent front entry, new sidewalks, and a drive-thru facility with an ATM. Staff supported the project for meeting city codes and promoting modernization and reuse of existing structures. The Planning Commission concurred. Council discussion included encouraging solar readiness (though not implemented immediately) and praise for the environmental benefits of repurposing rather than demolishing the building.
Notable Quotes (6)
Can you remind me uh water and sewer and street overlays? Like Minnetonka is kind of different from some of our neighbors in that we don't do special assessments for those. Correct. So, this is something that we all pitch in as neighbors and our community.
Mayor, Council Member Mey, the city does not ex ass assess for project of this type. It's included in our street fund as well as our utility fund and our uh storm sewer. So there's no assessments for project of this type or reconstruction.
We don't see mill and overlay projects um of almost uh almost $1.8 million. So, it's a big expenditure.
Just wondering if this was going to be a solar ready roof and uh if we have a list of any um energy improvements that are going to be, you know, uh um enacted on this or constructed on this. So, it's good to know and set an example, you know, for other um reconstructs in the community.
We are not exploring uh solar panels at this time on the roof, but we will be uh replacing the roof. Uh, as of right now, we're planning to completely tear off the existing roof and replace to meet the current energy code. ... And then the the drive-thru itself, yes, it will have a kind of a traditional transaction drawer, uh but it also will have an ATM there associated with it, too.
I mean, for some people that the city and these parks are their children. So, we've got an emotional issue before us. It's challenging and we're going to have to make some tough decisions tonight. But I really think it's it kind of comes down to um acres, location, and timing to me are the is the essence of what we have to decide tonight.
Ordinances & Resolutions (30)
The primary document being discussed regarding dog recreation policies.
Email comments received after council packet distribution related to the off-leash strategy.
Minutes from a previous regular City Council meeting.
Minutes from a previous Local Board of Equalization meeting.
Official declaration recognizing Senior Community Services' 75th anniversary.
Official declaration designating May 2025 as Bike Month.
Overarching objectives that solar panel installations contribute to.
Guides infrastructure projects like the mill and overlay.
Governs the maintenance and improvement of city roadways.
A specific strategic goal related to safe, quality, and well-maintained roadway systems.
City website section for project updates for residents and businesses.
Item on the consent agenda for financial support.
Consent agenda item for a specific property.
Consent agenda item for a specific property.
Consent agenda item providing an update on strategic goals.
Required for the First International Bank and Trust property due to lack of an existing plan.
Required approval for the First International Bank and Trust remodel.
Required for the new drive-thru at First International Bank and Trust.
Standards that the First International Bank and Trust applications must meet.
Body that reviewed and recommended the First International Bank and Trust proposal.
Adopted by the city council, it included extensive public engagement and identified the need to consider off-leash dogs.
Adopted in November 2024, requiring dogs to be on a 20-foot retractable leash citywide and in parks, except for designated off-leash areas, effective May 19th, 2025.
Convened by the council to assist in finding designated off-leash areas and providing recommendations.
Reviewed and recommended alternative options for the off-leash strategy in April 2025.
Older document laying out broad approaches throughout the park system.
Laid out strategies for restoration and assessment of natural resources throughout the park system.
City publication used for disseminating information.
Commission Council Member Calvert was elected chair of.
Resource for job opportunities in cities.
Previous Natural Resources Master Plan, referenced for historical investment in Purgatory Park restoration.