City Council Meeting Monday, October 19, 2026 06:30 PM 7701 County Road 110 West Minnetrista, MN 55364

1)CALL TO ORDER

1. a)Pledge of Allegiance

2. b)Introductions: City Council: Mayor Lisa Whalen, Cathleen Reffkin, Claudia Lacy, Peter Vickery,  Brian Govern Staff: City Administrator Jasper Kruggel, Finance Director Brian Grimm, Community Development Director David Abel, Director of Public Safety Craig Squires, Assistant City Administrator Paula Bauman, Director of Public Works Gary Peters and City Clerk Ann Meyerhoff Consultants: City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Kennedy & Graven and City Engineer Alyson Fauske, WSB Engineering

3. c)Approval of Agenda

2)SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. a)3rd Quarter 2026 Financial Update

3)PERSONS TO BE HEARD

The City Council invites residents to share new ideas or concerns related to city business not already on the agenda; however, individual question and remarks are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No City Council action will be taken, although the Council may refer issues to staff for follow up or for consideration at a future meeting. The Mayor may use discretion if speakers are repeating views already expressed or ask for a spokesperson for groups of individuals with similar views. Speakers should state their name and home address at the podium before speaking.

4)CONSENT AGENDA

1. a)Approve Work Session Meeting Minutes 

2. b) Res. No. 109-26 Approve Claims

3. c)Res. No. 110-26 Amendment to Task Order No. 18 for Final Design and Bidding Services for the 2027 Street Improvement Project

4. d)Health Insurance Opt-Out Program Policy

5. e)AE2S Task Order No. 26-05 - Congressionally Directed Spending Reporting Support

6. f)Accept Amendment to the Embedded Social Worker Program Agreement

7. g)Acceptance of a Minnesota Department of Public Safety Enforcement Grant

8. h)Approve an Application for a Temporary Liquor License - Minnetrista Holiday Tree Lighting

5)PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. a)Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

6)BUSINESS ITEMS

1. a)Res. No. 111-26 Approve Preliminary Plat for Seven Oaks 9400 State Hwy No. 7

   Ordinance 511 Amend Minnetrista City Code by Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Minnetrista

2. b)Res. No. 112-26 Approve Wetland Replacement Plan for 9400 Hwy No. 7

3. c)Res. No. 113-26 Accept Quotes and Award Contract for CR 110/151 Drainage Improvements, City Project 04-26

7)ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

1. a)Staff Reports

2. b)Council Reports

   i)  Mayor Lisa Whalen – Economic Development Authority; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating); Public Safety Advisory Committee; Northwest Hennepin League of Municipalities; Regional Council of Mayors; Minnehaha Creek Watershed District; Mound Fire Advisory Committee (alternate); Fire Partnership Committee

   ii)  Cathleen Reffkin – Acting Mayor; Economic Development Authority; Personnel Committee, Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating); St Bonifacius Fire Advisory Committee; Mound Fire Advisory Committee; Fire Partnership Committee

   iii) Claudia Lacy - Economic Development Authority; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating), Gillespie Center Advisory Council, Connect Westonka

   iv) Peter Vickery – Economic Development Authority; Personnel Committee, Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating); Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission

   v) Brian Govern – Economic Development Authority; Planning Commission (rotating); Parks Commission (rotating); Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission, Westonka Community & Commerce

8)ADJOURNMENT

The agenda packet with all background material will be available on the City’s website for viewing by the public. Published agenda is subject to change without notice. Information and materials relating to the above items are available for review at city hall by appointment.