December 2, 2024 City Council Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognition of Minnetrista student essay contest winners
Recognition of outgoing Council Member Ann McGregor
2025 Budget Overview and final tax levy certification
Review of park dedication fees
Approval of 2025 Fee Schedule
Rejection of West Tonka/City of Minnetrista water main project bids
City administrative personnel matters and employment agreements
Approval of public safety equipment and staff hiring
Union memoranda of understanding for sick and safe time
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Ann McGregor · Seconded by Claudia Lacy
Resolution recognizing Ann McGregor
Moved by Kathleen Rezin · Seconded by Peter Vickery
Reject West Tonka/City of Minnetrista water main project bid
Moved by Ann McGregor · Seconded by Kathleen Rezin
Notable Quotes (3)
I was a little bit hesitant a little bit leery after the election in 2020 as to how we would get along... and you know it's been an absolute pleasure.
If I were mayor I would first put sidewalks on the roads... add more dog parks... add crossing guards.
The final Levy as as presented we'd be looking to adopt to fund some of those things like roads equipment and our operations.
People (5)
Lisa WhanMayorConducts council meetings and leads discussions on budget and policy.
Conducts council meetings and leads discussions on budget and policy.
Ann McGregorOutgoing Council MemberCompleting a four-year term; recognized for work on broadband expansion.
1 quote
Completing a four-year term; recognized for work on broadband expansion.
“I had to do a lot of learning from the very beginning I knew nothing about local government but I I definitely appreciated all the help that I received.”
Farewell address to the council.
Brian GrimFinance DirectorPresented the 2025 budget and final levy overview.
Presented the 2025 budget and final levy overview.
Lincoln LeusStudentSixth grader at Grand View Middle School; wrote about city infrastructure.
Sixth grader at Grand View Middle School; wrote about city infrastructure.
Sven GustafsonRepresentativeRequested consideration for grandfathering park dedication fees.
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Requested consideration for grandfathering park dedication fees.
“the park dedication fee has since gone up by about $12,000 since the original approval.”
Regarding a request for lower park fees for a subdivision.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- December 2, 2024: Regular City Council Meeting
- November 18, 2024: Work Session Meeting
- August 5, 2024: Initial tax levy and budget discussion
- September 4, 2024: Certification of preliminary tax levy
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Adopting the 2025 fee schedule