2025.10.06 Minnetrista City Council Meeting

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Three Rivers Park District Presentation

Approval of Consent Agenda

Certification of Unpaid Utility Fees

Authorization of 16th Police Officer

Police Department 'Workout on Duty' Policy

Water Treatment Plant Bid Results

Areas of Interest (4)

Minnetrista faces budget hurdles to fund a new 16th police officer, potentially impacting CIP or fund balances.
City approves controversial 'workout on duty' policy for police to boost officer retention and wellness.
Water Treatment Plant construction bids come in at $21.3M, exceeding the initial $20M engineer estimate.
Three Rivers Park District highlights major local projects including the restoration of the Schmid farmhouse.

Votes (3)

Approve consent agenda A, B, C, E, F, G, H

Passed5-0

Moved by Peter Vickery · Seconded by Kathleen Refkin

Adopt certification for unpaid utility fees

Passed5-0

Moved by Brian Govern · Seconded by Kathleen Refkin

Authorize 16th police officer and approve workout policy

Passed5-0

Moved by Claudia Lesey · Seconded by Brian Govern

Notable Quotes (2)

If you're riding around anywhere and you see that yellow dash line, you can pretty much count on that's a Three Rivers Trail.
— Marge Beard

Three Rivers Park DistrictDescribing how to identify regional park trails.

Work on duty is not only good for physical and mental health but it's also an excellent retention tool.
— Chief Craig Squires

Police DepartmentPresenting the new workout policy for officers.

People (6)

Lisa WhanMayor

Presiding over the Minnetrista City Council meeting.

Marge BeardDistrict Commissioner

Three Rivers Park District representative for District 1.

1 quote

“The whole purpose of having a park on the Mississippi River is to get into the river and get people exposed to the river.”

Explaining the redevelopment goals of Mississippi Gateway Regional Park.

Brian GovernCouncil Member

Inquired about interest rates for unpaid utility fees.

Craig SquiresChief of Police

Advocating for additional staffing and fitness policies.

1 quote

“A 16th officer would help us cover these long-term absences, prepare for growth, and allow us to have at least two officers working.”

Justifying the need for an additional police officer position.

Jasper KrugalCity Administrator

Discussing budget levers and hiring challenges.

Erin WulmerCity Engineer

Reviewing bids for the new Water Treatment Plant project.

Places Mentioned

Mississippi Gateway Regional ParkLake Minnetonka Regional ParkWhale Tail LakeGail Woods FarmCarver Park6801 County Road 153275 County Road 44West Tonka High School

Events & Meetings (2)

October 11-12, 2025: Fall Fest at Gail Woods Park
September 15, 2025: Work session and regular meeting minutes

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Resolution E

Support acquisition of 6801 County Road 15 by Three Rivers Park District.

Resolution F

Approve front yard and Lakeshore setback variance at 3275 County Road 44.

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