City Council_EDA - 08.10.26

The City Council meeting of Minnetonka on August 10, 2026, included several procurement and project-related discussions. Notably, the council approved a resolution to proceed with the Kinsell neighborhood reconstruction project (Project No. 27602), which involves full street replacement, utility upgrades including water main and sanitary sewer replacements, stormwater management improvements, and concrete curb and gutter installation. The project excludes proposed trail segments due to neighborhood feedback and feasibility concerns. The council also approved a collateral assignment resolution related to the Minnetonka Marsh affordable housing project, transferring tax increment financing contract rights to Wells Fargo Bank as the permanent lender. Additionally, the council approved a collective bargaining agreement with law enforcement labor services and a temporary liquor license for a Rotary Club fundraising event. The meeting featured extensive community engagement on the reconstruction project, with discussions on infrastructure upgrades, stormwater treatment, street widening, and utility burial costs. The council emphasized balancing infrastructure modernization with neighborhood character and fiscal responsibility.