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## 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

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Legislative Breakfast and Session Overview

Minnetonka's 2026 Legislative Priorities

Fiscal, Infrastructure, and Taxation Policies

Housing and Zoning Authority

Fiber, Utility Companies, and Local Control

Awareness Topics and Community Issues

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Minnetonka Legislative Priorities for 2026 Discussion

No formal decisions or votes are taken at a Special Study Session, as per the defined purpose.

Dissent: N/A - No formal actions or dissent recorded in a study session.

The session thoroughly outlined Minnetonka's legislative agenda for 2026, categorizing priorities into bonding/infrastructure, taxes, housing, utility regulation, and various awareness topics. Key areas included securing funding for Fire Station 2, pursuing a Local Option Sales Tax for significant infrastructure investment, promoting affordable housing through TIF flexibility and NOAH preservation, and advocating for enhanced local control over utility companies. Awareness topics covered a broad range of community needs from EMS to juvenile justice. The presence of state legislators and partner organizations underscored a collaborative approach to advocating for these priorities at the state level.

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Minnetonka seeking special legislation in 2026. $116 million in infrastructure improvements. Construction sales tax exemption.

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Minnetonka Legislative Priorities for 2026 Discussion

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.

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Minnetonka Legislative Priorities for 2026 Discussion

Expansion of franchise fee authority. Accountability and customer service. Local control.

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Minnetonka Legislative Priorities for 2026 Discussion

Expansion of PILOT program for public safety cameras (speeding). Environmental funding. Juvenile justice resources. Family support resources.

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Minnetonka Legislative Priorities for 2026 Discussion

Ordinances & Resolutions (11)

BONDING BILLBill

Legislative initiative sought for infrastructure, specifically Fire Station 2.

Local Option Sales TaxPolicy/Legislation

Special legislation sought by Minnetonka for $116 million in infrastructure improvements.

Construction sales tax exemptionPolicy/Legislation

A fiscal policy sought in conjunction with the local option sales tax.

TIF for affordable housingPolicy/Legislation

Policy to allow flexibility in Tax Increment Financing for affordable housing projects.

affordable housing legislation/menu of optionsPolicy/Legislation

Broader legislative support for housing affordability initiatives.

Preservation of Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)Policy/Legislation

A housing policy objective with $5 million allocated.

Expansion of franchise fee authorityPolicy/Legislation

Policy initiative related to the regulation and oversight of fiber and utility companies.

PILOT program for public safety cameras (speeding)Program/Policy

Expansion of a program utilizing cameras for public safety, specifically for speeding enforcement.

Environmental fundingPolicy

An awareness topic concerning financial support for environmental initiatives.

Juvenile justice resourcesPolicy

An awareness topic focusing on support for juvenile justice.

Family support resourcesPolicy

An awareness topic regarding resources for family support.

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