2025.12.08 Minnetrista City Council Meeting
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Vicky
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Lacy · Seconded by Refkin
Adopt Ordinance 503 (2026 Fee Schedule)
Moved by Govern · Seconded by Vicky
Approve 2026 Tax Levy
Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Vicky
Approve 2026 Budget
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.
We're estimating it's going to be approximately 60, 104, or 130 [dollars increase], whatever, depending on the value of your home.
People (5)
Lisa WhanMayorLeading the city council meeting and moderating the budget discussion.
Leading the city council meeting and moderating the budget discussion.
Brian GrimFinance DirectorPresented the 2026 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule details.
1 quote
Presented the 2026 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule details.
“The largest is the general fund levy which we did make some slight tweaks. We didn't change the levy from the previous meetings.”
Explaining the general fund allocation.
Jasper KrugalAdministratorProvided updates on city events and administrative projects.
1 quote
Provided updates on city events and administrative projects.
“We have a three-year lease with Excel Energy. Excel is going to be using that site to stockpile materials.”
Explaining construction activity at the city's west side.
Gary PetersDirector of Public WorksReported on the status of water well drilling and project budgets.
Reported on the status of water well drilling and project budgets.
Jane Anderson ThomasApplicantNewly appointed representative to the LMCD.
Newly appointed representative to the LMCD.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 8th, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting
- January 7th, 2026 - First 2026 City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Adoption of the 2026 fee schedule.