Addendum to Agenda: Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) Appointment (15B)
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Romey [0:03:13] · Seconded by Council Member Calbertt [0:03:19]
City Manager Funk requested adding an item for an EDAC appointment due to a midyear vacancy and potential quorum issues. The Mayor would later recommend a candidate from the existing application pool.
Approval of Minutes (July 21, 2025 Study Session; August 18, 2025 Study Session; September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting)
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Calbertt [0:04:19] · Seconded by Council Member Romey [0:04:47]
The three sets of minutes were presented for approval. Council members moved and seconded their approval without further discussion.
2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (Project #25908) - Rejection of Bids
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Wilburn [0:20:25] · Seconded by Council Member Calbertt [0:20:46]
Public Works staff recommended rejecting the single bid received for the project, citing a desire for comparable bids and market conditions (full contractor schedules). The project aims to reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in the sewer system. Staff suggested re-bidding in spring 2026, potentially combining it with next year's work.
Consent Agenda Items (10A, 10C, 10D)
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Calbertt [0:23:44] · Seconded by Council Member Kley [0:23:54]
Items 10A (Interim Use Permit for Glen Lake Elementary), 10C (2026 City Council calendar), and 10D (Election Judges/Absentee Ballot Board appointment) were approved. Council Member Calbertt thanked staff and election judges for their work on the election process.
Consent Agenda Item (10B) - Transfer of Existing CDBG Program Income to Hennepin County
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Kley [0:26:47] · Seconded by Council Member Calbertt [0:26:55]
Council Member Kley pulled this item to express concerns about the CDBG program's accessibility for low-income individuals, particularly those in land trust housing, who sometimes face denials. She requested a future study session to explore ways to better support these residents. Staff confirmed this discussion was already planned.
Consent Agenda Items Requiring Five Votes (11A, 11B) - DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grant & Towards Zero Deaths Traffic Enforcement Grant
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Shaq [0:27:36] · Seconded by Council Member Romey [0:29:08]
These two public safety grant items were approved. Council Member Shaq highlighted them as excellent examples of the city's diligent work in securing state and federal resources to enhance community safety and reduce financial pressures on police and fire departments. The Mayor noted the DWI grant fully funds a patrol officer.
Introduction of Ordinance Rezoning Property at 14915 Margaret Place (I1 to R1)
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Wilburn [0:42:52] · Seconded by Council Member Romey [0:43:40]
Staff introduced an ordinance to rezone a property with an existing single-family home from industrial (I1) to residential (R1). This corrects an old zoning oversight, aligns with the comprehensive guide plan, and removes the non-conforming status of the home, which the owner intends to use as a licensed residential care facility for six or fewer residents. Discussion revolved around the appropriate zoning, concerns about residential care facility clustering, and the city's limited regulatory authority over state-licensed group homes. Council decided to refer the land use aspect to the planning commission, separate from the group home use.
Introduction of Ordinance Establishing Mayor and Council Salaries
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Calbertt [0:54:57] · Seconded by Council Member Foster Bolton [0:55:18]
An ordinance was introduced to adjust mayor and council salaries, effective January 1, 2026. The proposed increase included 3% cost-of-living for 2024 and 2025, plus market adjustments. Council members debated the extent of the increase, with some supporting the full proposal to attract diverse candidates, particularly those with lower incomes, while others suggested a more modest increase tied to the levy increase to protect taxpayer interests and reflect economic uncertainty.
Temporary On-Sale License for Boom Island Brewing Company
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council member Romey [0:59:08] · Seconded by Council Member Calbertt [0:59:36]
A public hearing was held for a temporary on-sale liquor license for Boom Island Brewing Company's Fall Fest and 'Drink or Treat' event on October 25th. The event will feature family-friendly activities in the afternoon and a ticketed adult beer sampling in the evening with other local breweries. No complaints have been received from previous events, and staff recommended approval.
Resolutions Approving Special Assessments for 2024-2025 Projects
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Calbertt [1:02:40] · Seconded by Council Member Romey [1:02:59]
A public hearing was held to approve the collection of special assessments for nuisance abatements (one, three, and five-year terms). These are standard annual procedures, and property owners had been notified. No appeals were received. The interest rate was set at 7.25% based on the US prime rate.
Villas at Chasewood HIA Call for Sale of Bonds
7-0 Approved
Moved by Council Member Romey [1:10:49] · Seconded by Council Member Calbertt [1:12:35]
A resolution was adopted for the sale of Housing Improvement Area (HIA) bonds totaling $8,080,000 for the Villas at Chasewood project. This follows earlier approval of the HIA to assist with significant building improvements. Final project costs came in lower than estimated, and 49 owners prepaid, significantly reducing the bond amount and individual assessments. The 21-year bond term has an anticipated 7% interest rate. Council members lauded the project as a critical tool for preserving naturally occurring affordable housing without direct cost to the city.
Request to Provide Water and Sewer Service to an Unaddressed Eden Prairie Property
No formal action, staff directed to continue discussions.
Staff requested feedback on a request from Eden Prairie to extend water and sewer services to a vacant 3.5-acre parcel south of Yellow Circle Drive and north of Highway 62, which is proposing 200 rental units. Minnetonka already provides services to adjacent Eden Prairie parcels under a 1977 joint powers agreement due to the geographic isolation of the area from Eden Prairie's main infrastructure. Council members expressed general support for continued discussion with Eden Prairie, emphasizing the need to protect Minnetonka taxpayer interests, ensure fair cost-sharing for infrastructure maintenance and future capacity, and potentially explore compensation for ancillary services (e.g., snow plowing, public safety). Discussions also touched on the feasibility of land swaps or annexation.
DEI Commission Young Adult Appointment
7-0 Approved
Moved by Mayor Wearsome [1:30:17] · Seconded by Councilor Shaq [1:30:26]
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Muhammad Omar to the DEI Commission, noting his strong interest and the general need to support youth appointments to commissions, drawing comparisons to practices in other cities.
Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) Appointment
7-0 Approved
Moved by Mayor Wearsome [1:32:51] · Seconded by Council member Romey [1:32:58]
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Genie Pebbles to the EDAC to fill a midyear vacancy. Ms. Pebbles was identified from the existing application pool as next on the list based on previous interviews and expressed enthusiasm for the role. The appointment is effective September 30, 2025, and expires January 31, 2026.