The council voted 7-0 to move forward with three significant infrastructure projects that will reshape parts of the city. The Sherwood Forest Main Replacement Project will replace an aging 6-inch sewer line with a less invasive cured-in-place liner, requiring temporary closure of Live Oak west of Park Ridge Drive. The 2026 Mill and Overlay Project will repave multiple roads including Bren Road East, Minnetonka Drive, Oakland Road, Williston, and Woodland Road, with Northwest Asphalt winning the bid. A third project will construct an 8-foot wide paved trail along Minnetonka Boulevard with concrete curb and gutter, retaining walls, and buried power lines. Hennepin County contributed $500,000 toward the trail, which will connect Minnetonka to neighboring Wayzata and Hopkins.

The council also approved improvements to Cedar Lake Road and Ridgedale Drive, with Council Member Foster Bolton requesting clarification on bike lane safety features. Staff explained the project includes a 10-foot bike lane on the south side and a 7-foot lane on the north side with an existing sidewalk, along with pavement markings, separators, and pedestrian bumpouts.

In a separate action, the council allocated an additional $150,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to extend service agreements with His House Foundation for homeless intervention and rental assistance. The funding breaks down as $50,000 for homeless response and $100,000 for rental assistance. Council members emphasized the program's effectiveness in preventing homelessness and providing emergency aid, citing personal experiences with the organization's work.

The council also approved liquor licenses for two businesses: Resource West's annual Springfest fundraising event at the community center, and Kyoto Sushi, a new restaurant opening at 12977 Ridgedale Drive in the former Tommo location. Council Member Kley endorsed Resource West, sharing her personal experience receiving assistance from the organization and advocating for a stronger city relationship with the non-profit.

Additionally, the council approved amendments to a 2019 development approval at 1934 Oakland Road, allowing a property owner to expand development area for a pool and accessory structure through a lot line adjustment with an adjacent property. The adjustment resulted in a net gain of nine high-priority trees on the site, bringing it into compliance with current tree protection ordinances.