City Council - 08.31.26

The City Council of Minnetonka held a meeting on August 31, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. Key procurement actions included awarding the Opus Trail Lighting Improvements Project contract to Lake Town Electric for $1,670,000, with authorization for the public works director to manage expenditures up to a revised project budget of $2,135,000. Additionally, the Marsh Roof Replacement Project contract was awarded to Toro Construction for $432,712.30, with a project budget not to exceed $535,000. The council also approved reallocating funds within the capital improvement program to install type 2A wood post fencing for designated off-leash dog areas in Purgatory Park, with a total estimated cost of approximately $218,000. The meeting featured extensive public and council discussion on the off-leash dog area fencing project, addressing environmental, safety, and community concerns. Other agenda items included ordinance introductions related to boards and commissions, liquor license approvals, and consent agenda items. Motions related to procurement and budget adjustments were unanimously approved by the council.