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City Council Meeting Wednesday, September 09, 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)League of Women Voters of Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area Candidate Forum - Rebecca Hawthorne

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 August 3, 2026

  2. b)Approve Work Session Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2026

  3. c)Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2026

  4. d)Res. No. 91-26 Approve Claims

  5. e)Res. No. 92-26 Approving Riparian View Shed Setback Variance at 960 Maple Crest Drive

  6. f)Res. No. 93-26 Approve the Installation of a Hydrant and Sample Testing Station by the Wolfberry Park Pickleball Court for the New Water Treatment Plant

  7. g)Res. No. 94-26 Approve the Replacement of the Paved Return on Northview Drive and the Overlay of the Paved Return on Highland Road

  8. h)Xcel Lease Agreement Amendment

  9. i)St. Bonifacius Fire Relief Association Pension Request

  10. j)City Administrator Performance Review Summary

5)PUBLIC HEARINGS

6)BUSINESS ITEMS

  1. a)2027 Street Improvement Project

         Res. No. 95-26 Receive Feasibility Report for the Proposed 2027 Street Improvement Project

         Res. No. 96-26 Call for the Public Hearing for the Proposed 2027 Street Improvement Project

  2. b)Res. No. 97-26 Approving Rear Yard Setback Variance at 4246 Creekside Way

  3. c)Personnel Committee Budget Items

  4. d)2027 Budget Approvals

         i) Res. No. 98-26 Approve 2027 Preliminary Tax Levy

        ii) Res. No. 99-26 Approve Debt Levy at 100% of 2027 Bond Payments

       iii) Approve 2026 Date for Public Comments on 2027 Levy and Budget

  5. e)Mound Fire Contract Notice to Renegotiate Letter

  6. f)Ord. No. 511 Operation of Recreational Vehicles on Private Property

7)ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

  1. a)Future Agenda Items

        a) City Council Meeting Day Discussion (9/21 WS)

        b) Nuisance Property Update (10/05 WS)

        c) iTron Software Update (10-05 RM)

  2. b)Staff Reports

  3. c)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.