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Planning Commission - 06.18.26

Minnetonka City CouncilFriday, June 19, 2026
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Approval of agenda and change memo

Approval of meeting minutes (May 28 and June 4, 2026)

Staff reports regarding City Council concept plans

Commemoration of Commissioner Waterman's service

Zoning ordinance and comp plan update work group report

Sustainability liaison report on Capital Region Watershed District

Expansion permit for 11215 Oak Ridge Lane West

Xcel Energy electrical line 0782 pole replacement project

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda with changes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Johnson · Seconded by Brink

Approval of minutes from May 28 and June 4

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Brink · Seconded by Chair

Approval of consent agenda (11215 Oak Ridge Lane West)

Passed5-0 (Waterman, Shoemaker, Brink, Johnson, Shear)

Moved by Johnson · Seconded by Shoemaker

Notable Quotes (2)

The city's comprehensive guide plan, zoning ordinance, and subdivision regulations are the city's best efforts to codify a balance between individual rights and community responsibilities.

Waterman
Regulatory PhilosophyOpening statements regarding commission function.

It's 8.55 cubic yards of total fill for all of them. So all 25 that are in the flood plain. That's 0.3 cubic yards per pole.

Engelson
Environmental ImpactDetailing flood plain impact for the Xcel project.

People (5)

WatermanChairwoman

Conducting final commission meeting after six years of service.

1 quote

The city's comprehensive guide plan, zoning ordinance, and subdivision regulations are the city's best efforts to codify a balance between individual rights and community responsibilities.

Opening remarks on the purpose of planning regulations.

EngelsonStaff Member

Presented the Xcel Energy 0782 line project and provided change memos.

1 quote

It's 8.55 cubic yards of total fill for all of them. So all 25 that are in the flood plain. That's 0.3 cubic yards per pole.

Explaining the minimal environmental impact of pole replacements.

JohnsonCommissioner

Provided updates on the zoning ordinance revision work group.

BrinkCommissioner

Questioned the construction management process and timeline for the Xcel project.

ShearCommissioner

Reported on the Capital Region Watershed District open house.

Places Mentioned

Minnetonka11215 Oak Ridge Lane WestOpus business districtWayzataPlymouthEden PrairieSparrow RoadRidgewood RoadBoston Scientific site

Events & Meetings (3)

  • June 18, 2026: Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting
  • July 9, 2026: Next scheduled Planning Commission meeting
  • Late July 2026: City Council community engagement plan presentation

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Item 7A

Expansion permit for addition at 11215 Oak Ridge Lane West

Item 8A

Conditional use permit for Xcel Energy 0782 line pole replacements

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