City Council - 11.09.26

The City of Minnetonka City Council’s regular meeting on November 9, 2026, approved a contract for the Opus and Ridgedale Trail Wayfinding project (No. 16406), awarding it to Serra Graphics Sign Systems Inc. for $190,189. The council also amended the 2019–2023 Capital Improvements Program to transfer available funding from project No. 19501 and authorized the Public Works Director to spend the allocated funds without further council approval, provided total project costs do not exceed $380,200. The Opus Foundation is considering a $50,000 grant, with its board expected to decide on December 1; if awarded, it would reduce the city’s project expense. The wayfinding signs are expected to be fabricated over winter and installed beginning in spring 2027. The motion passed unanimously.

On the consent agenda, the council approved an agreement with Bergen KDV for financial audit services covering 2026–2030; no contract amount was stated. It also approved other routine items, including a resolution concerning the Minnetonka Community Center project. During public comment, residents urged the council to pause proposed fenced dog-park facilities at Purgatory Park, citing concerns about consultation, traffic, parking, wildlife, costs, and maintenance; no action was taken on that off-agenda matter. The council introduced an amendment to a master development plan for First National Bank and Trust and referred it to the Planning Commission, with a request to consider neighbor impacts from a potential pickleball court.