City council meeting summary for Jan. 12

A brief summary of the recent Minnetonka city council meeting

Post Date:01/14/2026 11:11 a.m.

The summary includes brief highlights from the Jan. 12 city council meeting. View the full meeting and agenda packet.

Three individuals in professional attire standing in front of American flagMayor, councilmembers sworn into office

Mayor Rebecca Schack and at-large councilmembers Deb Calvert and Kimberly Wilburn took a ceremonial oath office prior to the start of the meeting. Schack, Calvert and Wilburn were elected to council in the November municipal election and will serve four-year terms.

Council agrees to begin appointment process for Ward 2 councilmember 

City council provided direction for staff to begin the process of filling the vacant Ward 2 councilmember seat following the election of Rebecca Schack as mayor. Council discussed appointment and special election options and directed staff to proceed with steps toward an appointment to fill the remainder of the term through Jan. 3, 2028. Council’s deadline to make the appointment is March 6, 2026. 

Council adopted resolution supporting local sales tax 

City council adopted a resolution supporting legislative authority to allow Minnetonka to pursue a 0.5-percent local option sales tax to help fund major capital improvements of regional significance. Council selected Option A, which includes a full renovation of The Marsh health and wellness center, while noting that any sales tax would require future council action, legislative approval and voter approval before implementation. 

Mayor reads statement regarding immigration enforcement

The city council addressed federal Immigration Customs and Enforcement activity. Read Mayor Rebecca Schack's statement.

Council amends charter regarding petition requirements 

City council adopted an ordinance amending the city charter to align resident signature petition requirements with Minnesota state law. The amendments provide greater clarity and consistency for initiative and referendum petitions by updating charter language and sample forms to reflect current legal requirements. 

Council approves cooperative agreement for Hwy 394 signal replacement 

City council approved a cooperative construction agreement with Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for replacement of traffic signals at Ridgedale Drive and Plymouth Road along Trunk Hwy 394. The agreement outlines cost-sharing, construction and long-term maintenance responsibilities for the 2026 project, with the city’s share not to exceed the approved $925,000 budget. 

Council approves Purgatory Creek restoration maintenance agreement 

City council approved a maintenance agreement between the City of Minnetonka and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District to support streambank restoration in Purgatory Park. The agreement is required for project permitting and ensures long-term protection of the restored creek, vegetative buffers and flood capacity as part of a grant-funded effort to improve water quality, stabilize erosion and enhance natural habitat. 

Council approves affordable homeownership grant agreements 

City council approved funding agreements for two Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Affordable Homeownership grants in partnership with Homes Within Reach and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The city will serve as fiscal agents for the grants, which support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of affordable owner-occupied homes while expanding housing choices and promoting equitable development in the region.

Council approves plats for Oakland Woods Estates

City council approved preliminary and final plats for Oakland Wood Estates, a two-lot subdivision at 2203 Oakland Road. 

Council approves annual appointments, assignments and designations

City council approved:

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