City Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 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

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 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from June 1, 2026 

  2. b)Res. No. 68-26 Approve Claims

  3. c)Res. No. 69-26 Approve Findings of Fact & Record of Decision for the EAW for property South of Hwy 7 (7635 State Hwy 7)

  4. d)Res. No. 70-26 Approve Election Judge Appointments for the 2026 Primary and General Election

  5. e)Res. No. 71-26 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project - Approve Plans & Specifications; Authorize Advertisement for Bids

  6. f)Res. No. 72-26 2027 Street Improvement Project - Approve Task Order 18 to Prepare Feasibility Report and Preliminary Design

  7. g)Approve Temporary Liquor License for Northwest Tonka Lions

  8. h)Authorize the hiring of two Public Works Seasonal Employees

5)PUBLIC HEARINGS

6)BUSINESS ITEMS

  1. a)Approving Ordinance No. 506 - Water Users Utility Fees Update Effective July 1, 2026

        i) Res. No. 73-26 Approve Publication of Ordinance 506 by Title and Summary

7)ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

  1. a)Future Agenda Items

    a) Water Meter Software Update (7/13/2026 WS)

    b) Comp Plan Task Force Interviews (7/13/2026 WS)

    c) City Council Pay Check-In (7/13/2026)

    d) ATV Ordinance Discussion (7/13/2026 WS)

    e) Greg Peterson Recognition (7/13/2026 RM)

    f) Employee Service Recognition (7/13/2026 RM)

  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, Westonka Community Commerce Committee

    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.