2025.12.08 Minnetrista City Council Meeting

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Approval of 2026 city budget and tax levy

Approval of 2026 fee schedule (Ordinance 503)

Appointment of Jane Anderson Thomas to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD)

Adoption of 2026 City Council meeting calendar

Approval of 2026 personnel policy

Acceptance of public works improvements (Well drilling and development)

Review of Xcel Energy land use and leasing project

Votes (5)

Approval of agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Vicky

Approval of consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Lacy · Seconded by Refkin

Adopt Ordinance 503 (2026 Fee Schedule)

Passed5-0

Moved by Govern · Seconded by Vicky

Approve 2026 Tax Levy

Passed5-0

Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Vicky

Approve 2026 Budget

Passed5-0

Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Vicky

Notable Quotes (2)

If you get the Laker, there was an article in the Laker in our neighboring city is actually as high or higher than our rates and yet we deliver healthy quality drinkable water.

Lisa Whan
Fee ScheduleDefense of water rate increases.

We're estimating it's going to be approximately 60, 104, or 130 [dollars increase], whatever, depending on the value of your home.

Brian Grim
Budget/LevyExplaining property tax impact.

People (5)

Lisa WhanMayor

Leading the city council meeting and moderating the budget discussion.

Gary PetersDirector of Public Works

Reported on the status of water well drilling and project budgets.

Jane Anderson ThomasApplicant

Newly appointed representative to the LMCD.

Places Mentioned

Minatrista City Hall5995 Luring Drive5415 Cedar Point Road7655 County Road 15Woodland Cove

Events & Meetings (2)

  • December 8th, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting
  • January 7th, 2026 - First 2026 City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 503

Adoption of the 2026 fee schedule.

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2025.12.08 Minnetrista City Council Meeting - Minnetrista Recorder