2019 Franchise Fee Increase Funds New Trail Construction
To establish a dedicated funding source for the construction of new trails and sidewalks in Minnetonka, the city council adopted two new ordinances to increase franchise fees in 2018. Both ordinances went into effect Jan. 1, 2019.
- One ordinance increased electric franchise fees for the construction of trails by $1 per month.
- The other ordinance added a new gas franchise fee of $4.50 per month for residential customers.
These fee increases will generate approximately $1.8 million per year for the construction of new trails and sidewalks. The funds generated by this increase will not be used for any other purpose.
Eight New Trail Segments in 10 Years
This funding will allow the city to build an estimated eight new trail segments over the next 10 years. View the 2019 Trail Improvement Plan for an overview of the city's trail construction plan.
Click here to learn more about current and upcoming trail construction projects, and view them on our interactive project map.