## Agenda ## City of Minnetonka ## Council Special Study Session Friday, January 23, 2026 ## 7:30 AM ## The Marsh - Dragon Room 15000 Minnetonka Blvd. 1.Legislative Breakfast A.Welcome and introductions B.Local highlights C.Legislative priorities D.Comments from legislators E.Comments from League of Minnesota Cities, Metro Cities and Municipal Legislative ## Commission F.Questions and answers 2.Adjournment The purpose of a study session is to allow the city council to discuss matters informally and in greater detail than permitted at formal council meetings. The council may provide direction to staff but does not make formal decisions at study sessions. Members of the public are welcome to attend and listen, but the council does not take comments from the public. 1 ## MINNETO N K A LEGISLAT I V E PRIORITIES 2026 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. ## Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-939-8200 | minnetonkamn.gov ## BONDING BILL ## Fire Station 2 ## Local Option Sales Tax • Minnetonka seeking special legislation in 2026 • $116 million in infrastructure improvements Construction sales tax exemption ## TAXES • Flexibility in TIF for affordable housing • Support affordable housing legislation/menu of options • Maintain local zoning authority and decision making • Preservation of Naturally ## Occurring Affordable Housing ## (NOAH) • $5 million ## HOUSING • Expansion of franchise fee authority • Accountability and customer service ## FIBER & UTILITY ## COMPANIES • Local control ## • Emergency Medical Services • Assessing • E-bikes • Hwy 7 Transportation ## Management Organization (TMO) • Clustering of group homes • Expansion of PILOT program for public safety cameras (speeding) • Environmental funding ## AWARENESS ## TOPICS 2 • Juvenile justice resources • Family support resources 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. ## Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-939-8200 | minnetonkamn.gov ## MINNETONKA LEGISLAT I V E PA R T NER AGENDA S 2026 League of ## Minnesota Cities ## Metro Cities ## Minnesota Chiefs of ## Police Association ## Municipal Legislative ## Commission ## Minnesota Sta te ## Fir e Chiefs Association ## Economic Development ## Association of Minnesota ## LEGISLATORSCITY COUNCIL ## Rep. P atty Acomb, 45B ## Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, 45 ## Rep. Alex Falconer, 49A ## Sen. S teve Cwodzinski, 49 ## Deb Calvert, At Large ## Kimberly Wilburn, At Large ## Patsy Foster-Bolton, War d 1 ## Rebecca Schack, Mayor ## Paula Ramaley, War d 3 ## Kissy Coakley, War d 4 ## I-494 Corridor ## Commission ## Minnesota Chapter ## American Public Works ## Association 3