2025.11.17 Minnetrista City Council Meeting
Approval of agenda with Bayside Lane drainage pipe addition
Michael Kirkwood: LMCD lake management and wakeboat restrictions
John Bent: Citizens for Sharing Lake and wake surf zone proposals
Consent agenda: Meeting minutes, claims, subdivision at 6560/6580 South Bay Drive, lift station improvements
Data storage service sharing and governance agreement
North Point at Holstead Bay preliminary grading agreement request
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda with addition of drainage pipe installation
Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Vickery
Approve consent agenda items A through H
Moved by Vickery · Seconded by Govern
Notable Quotes (3)
Minnesota has no statewide ordinance controlling wakebo impacts. Local ordinances must provide controls.
The industry is also organized against any regulation of wake surfing. And they've unsuccessfully tried at the state level here to pass laws.
I do know what wakeboards can do and the effect that they have on on the lake and on users. In fact, we've been even swamped on our dock by wakeboards.
People (4)
Lisa WhanMayorConducts council proceedings and manages agenda items.
Conducts council proceedings and manages agenda items.
Michael KirkwoodCity Representative to LMCDAdvocates for restricted wakeboarding zones on Lake Minnetonka to protect lake beds.
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Advocates for restricted wakeboarding zones on Lake Minnetonka to protect lake beds.
“What we're trying to do is avoid having them damaging the lake or risking other people's lives. That's really the mission here.”
Explaining the purpose of proposed wakeboarding restrictions.
John BentPresident, Citizens for Sharing LakeProposes digital mapping and wake surf zones to manage lake safety and environmental impact.
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Proposes digital mapping and wake surf zones to manage lake safety and environmental impact.
“If we don't have aquatic plants thriving for fisheries, it's going to have a big impact on Lake Minnetonka.”
Outlining the environmental risks of wake surfing.
Dean DevolusDJ ArchitectureRequests early grading/tree removal permit for North Point development.
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Requests early grading/tree removal permit for North Point development.
“What I'd like to have the request to be as opposed to dial either two options like proposal council one is either a continuence... or approval with conditions.”
Requesting a path forward for the North Point project.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- November 17th - Regular City Council Meeting
- November 3rd, 2025 - Work Session
- November 3rd, 2025 - City Council Regular Meeting
- December 8th - Next council meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution to approve claims
Resolution to approve simple subdivision between 6560 and 6580 South Bay Drive
Resolution to approve lift station control panel replacement at stations 4 and 6