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December 2, 2024 City Council Meeting

Minnetrista City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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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

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Votes (3)

Approval of agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Ann McGregor · Seconded by Claudia Lacy

Resolution recognizing Ann McGregor

Passed5-0

Moved by Kathleen Rezin · Seconded by Peter Vickery

Reject West Tonka/City of Minnetrista water main project bid

Passed5-0

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.

— Lisa Whan
PersonnelAddressing Ann McGregor during her final meeting.

If I were mayor I would first put sidewalks on the roads... add more dog parks... add crossing guards.

— Lincoln Leus
Civic engagementReading his 'Mayor for a Day' essay.

The final Levy as as presented we'd be looking to adopt to fund some of those things like roads equipment and our operations.

— Brian Grim
BudgetExplaining the 2025 budget levy.

People (5)

Lisa WhanMayor

Conducts council meetings and leads discussions on budget and policy.

Ann McGregorOutgoing Council Member

Completing a four-year term; recognized for work on broadband expansion.

1 quote

“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 Director

Presented the 2025 budget and final levy overview.

Lincoln LeusStudent

Sixth grader at Grand View Middle School; wrote about city infrastructure.

Sven GustafsonRepresentative

Requested consideration for grandfathering park dedication fees.

1 quote

“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

MinnetristaMoundGrand View Middle School153 Lake Street East4776 Crane Island

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)

Ordinance 495

Adopting the 2025 fee schedule

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