City Council Meeting Monday, March 16, 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)Kevin Anderson Hennepin County Commissioner Update

  2. b)4th quarter 2025 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 Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes from February 26, 2026

  2. b)Approve Joint Council Meeting Minutes from February 26, 2026

  3. c)Approve Work Session Meeting Minutes from March 2, 2026

  4. d)Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from March 2, 2026

  5. e)Res. No. 28-26 Approve Claims

  6. f)Res. No. 29-26 Approve Woodland Cove Water Treatment Plant  Change Order No. 01 for Architectural Precast Exterior Modifications

  7. g)Res. No. 30-26 Approve Repairs to Public Works Aerial Lift Truck Boom System

5)PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. a)2026 Street Improvement Project - Assessment Hearing and Award Contract

         i. Res. No. 31-26 Adopt Assessment for the 2026 Street Improvement Project, City Project No. 01-26

        ii. Res. No. 32-26 Award a Contract for the 2026 Street Improvement Project, City Project No. 01-26

6)BUSINESS ITEMS

  1. a)Res. No. 33-26 Pre Sale Report - Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 A, In the Proposed Aggregate Principal Amount of $14, 840,000

  2. b)Res. No. 34-26 Approve Task Order 16 for Construction Administration Services for the 2026 Street Improvement Project (City Project No. 01-26)

7)ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

  1. a)Public Works Surplus Property Sale Update

  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.