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October 21, 2024 City Council Meeting

Minnetrista City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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2024 Property Assessment Presentation

Hennepin County Assessor Reports

Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) Update

Water Safety and Patrol Funding

Regulation of Rental Boats and Jet Skis

Electric Water Safety Awareness

Wake Boat Impact Studies

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda as presented

Passed5-0

Moved by Lisa Whan · Seconded by Peter Vicory

Notable Quotes (3)

If we're below 90%... the commissioner of Revenue acts as the State Board of Equalization and can increase the entire City's assessment.

— Josh Hogland
Assessment ProcessExplaining consequences of low sales ratio studies.

We're looking at trying to find $95,000 to support two additional water officers on the lake and the donations this year are down.

— Michael Kirkwood
Water SafetyDiscussing the funding gap for water patrol.

The jet skis that are being rented... are being rented to people without any classes... they're out one hour past the deadline.

— Claudia Lacy
Lake RegulationExpressing frustration over lake safety enforcement.

People (5)

Lisa WhanMayor

Presiding over the Minnetrista City Council meeting.

Josh HoglandHennepin County Assessor

Provided 2024 assessment data and growth statistics.

1 quote

“Our responsibility is determine the market value of each property in the county in the city of Minnetrista.”

Explaining the assessor's statutory role.

Kevin WiHennepin County Appraiser

Long-term appraiser for Minnetrista, Spring Park, and St. Bonifacius.

1 quote

“It's all to try to just match what houses actually do sell for.”

Describing the methodology of property assessment.

Michael KirkwoodLMCD Representative

Reporting on Lake Minnetonka safety and regulatory updates.

1 quote

“This donation begging model which historically we've had has made several of us uncomfortable.”

Criticizing the funding model for water patrol.

Claudia LacyCouncil Member

Raised concerns regarding jet ski safety and enforcement.

Places Mentioned

Minnetrista, MinnesotaLake MinnetonkaHennepin CountyHighway 7SurfsideSt. BonifaciusSpring Park

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 21, 2024 - Minnetrista City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM
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