The summary includes brief highlights from the May 18 city council meeting. View the full meeting and agenda packet.
The city council approved plans for a seasonal athletic dome with two attached support buildings at the Hopkins High School campus. The project will be located on an existing athletic field and includes a winter-season dome along with support and storage structures designed to match the campus’ existing facilities.
The city council accepted $50,000 in grant funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund to support youth-led climate action projects in Minnetonka. The funding will be redistributed as microgrants for local projects focused on sustainability and climate resilience. Minnetonka was selected as one of 300 cities worldwide to participate in the 2026-27 program.
The city council adopted the 2026 Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) update for the Opus study area, which evaluates anticipated cumulative development and infrastructure impacts. The update incorporates recent development activity, refines future growth scenarios and extends environmental analysis and mitigation strategies to guide redevelopment near the METRO Green Line Extension.
The city council approved a conditional use permit to construct a detached garage with a second-story accessory dwelling unit at 13131 Minnetonka Drive. The council denied the requested rear yard setback variance, consistent with the planning commission’s recommendation.
The city council provided feedback on a concept plan for the redevelopment of five lots located at the southwest corner of Williston Road and State Hwy 7. The concept plan involves demolishing the three existing homes on the properties and building three new multifamily buildings. A concept plan review is a chance for the council to provide feedback on a project before a formal application is submitted.
The city council recognized the winners of the inaugural Minnetonka Essay Contest, hosted by the city’s DEI Commission and focused on the theme of belonging and inclusion. Halo Keller and Elenie Yange Mbarga were selected as winners in their respective age categories, and their essays will be published in the June issue of Blue Marble Review and recognized in the July issue of the Minnetonka Memo.
The city council recognized Officers Scott Reis and Steve Paschke upon their retirements from the Minnetonka Police Department. Reis retires after more than 32 years of service to the city, while Paschke retires after 24 years with Minnetonka and nearly 30 years in law enforcement. Both officers were honored for their dedication, professionalism and service to the community throughout their careers.
The city council issued proclamations recognizing May as ALS Awareness Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month.
The ALS Awareness Month proclamation highlights the impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, supports ongoing research efforts and raises awareness for those affected by the disease.
The heritage month proclamations recognize the contributions and cultural impact of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Jewish American community members while reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusiveness and community engagement.
