City Of Minnetonka:

Press release from the City of Minnetonka:

03/08/2022 4:20 p.m.

The summary includes brief highlights from the city council meeting. To view the full meeting and agenda packet, go to minnetonkamn.gov/councilmeetings.

Council awards contract for Ridgedale Drive Trail Project

The city council awarded the contract for the Ridgedale Drive Trail Project to Valley Paving, Inc. in the amount of $810,127.49. The project, which includes paving of the road, will be combined with the Ridgedale Drive mill and overlay project to maximize construction efficiencies and minimize neighborhood disruption. Construction would likely begin in spring 2022 and be completed in the fall.

Council awards contract for Opus Area Bridge Improvements – Phase III

The city council awarded the contract for the Opus Area Bridge Improvements – Phase III, Project No. 21606 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $4,795,475.44 and amended the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). This project is for the replacement of the three remaining pedestrian bridges on Bren Road East and Bren Road West. Construction of the first two bridges will begin in spring of 2022 and be completed by fall. Construction of the third bridge on Bren Road East will begin in spring of 2023 and is planned for completion in fall of 2023.

Council adopts ordinance amending Minnetonka Corporate Center master development plan pertaining to 6000 Clearwater Drive

The city council adopted an ordinance amending the existing Minnetonka Corporate Center master development plan. This will allow King Technology to proceed with its proposal of converting the unground parking in the 6000 Clearwater Drive building to a research and development space.

Council introduces ordinance establishing new ward boundaries

The city council introduced an ordinance revising city code section 105.010, which establishes ward boundaries. These updates are due to the 2020 national census and redistricting process. This ordinance will return to the council on March, 21, 2022 for a public hearing. The city’s precincts and polling places will also need modification. Those proposed changes will be presented along with the ordinance at the March 21 meeting.

Council introduces rezoning ordinance for property at 14317 Excelsior Boulevard

The city council introduced a rezoning ordinance and referred it to the planning commission. Adobo Market House is proposing to develop the property at 14317 Excelsior Boulevard as a four-story, 36-unit apartment building. This proposal requires a rezoning from R-1, low-density residential, to PUD, planned unit development.

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