The summary includes brief highlights from the March 9 city council meeting. View the full meeting and agenda packet.

Ceremonial oath of office for Amanda Maxwell

Amanda Maxwell was officially appointed as the Ward 2 councilmember at a special meeting March 2. Maxwell was selected through an application and interview process to fill the Ward 2 seat which was made vacant by the election of Rebecca Schack as mayor. 

Council orders next steps for Excelsior Boulevard Improvement Project

The city council adopted a resolution for the Excelsior Boulevard Improvement Project, a joint effort with Hennepin County to reconstruct the corridor from County Road 101 to Eden Prairie Road. The resolution approves the concept layout and authorizes staff to move forward with plans and specifications. The project will address aging roadways and utility infrastructure while adding new multi-use trails, intersection roundabouts, drainage improvements, and buried overhead power lines. Construction is anticipated to occur in 2027-28. 

Council accepts 2026 Assessment Report

The city council accepted the 2026 Assessment Report, which provides an overview of Minnetonka’s annual property assessment and real estate market trends. The report shows the city’s total estimated market value increased to $14.56 billion—about a 5-percent increase from 2025—with residential properties accounting for much of the tax base. 

Council approves fund transfers to CEE Housing Loan Programs

The city council adopted a resolution related to the city’s housing loan programs administered by the Center for Energy and Environment. The action transfers $175,000 in Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy funds—approved as part of the 2026-2030 Economic Improvement Program—to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the Pathways to Homeownership down-payment assistance program. The program helps eligible homebuyers with down-payment assistance to purchase homes in Minnetonka. 

Council approves sidewalk improvement projects

The city council approved resolutions accepting plans and specifications and authorizing bids for the Red Circle Drive and Shady Oak Road Sidewalk Improvements projects. Together, the projects will add an 8-foot-wide sidewalk along Red Circle Drive and replace and widen the existing sidewalk along Shady Oak Road to create a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists. These improvements will complete a key gap in the pedestrian network and enhance safety and access near the Opus Station on the Green Line Extension.

Council recognizes Minnetonka Academy graduates and participants

The city council recognized the 2026 Minnetonka Academy graduates and participants, celebrating residents who completed the six-week program to learn more about city operations and services. The academy offers sessions on topics like public safety, parks and recreation, public works and a mock council meeting, helping strengthen community engagement and understanding of local government. 

Council issues Women’s History Month Proclamation

The city council issued a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month. The proclamation recognizes the many contributions women have made to shape communities and advance fields such as civil rights, education, government, science, business and the arts, while reaffirming the community’s commitment to equity and inclusion.