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Votes at a glance: Minnetonka School Board approved bond measures, budget and multiple capital contracts
Summary
At its June 26 special meeting the board approved calling a Nov. 4 bond referendum, ratified several bond sales and certificates, awarded construction bids, approved a land purchase and adopted the fiscal 2026 budget. Most votes were voice votes recorded as 'Aye.'
The Minnetonka School Board recorded multiple approvals at its June 26 special meeting. The motions below summarize each formal action taken, the motion text as recorded and the meeting outcome as announced. Where the meeting recorded only voice votes, the board recorded the outcome as "motion carries" and did not provide a roll‑call tally.
1) Call November 4, 2025 building bond referendum Motion: "Approve resolution calling the November 4, 2025 Building Bond Referendum Election." Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries).
2) Approve sale of 2025A general obligation capital equipment notes ($2,200,000) Motion: Ratify the sale resolution prepared by counsel for the 2025A sale (technology infrastructure rebuild). Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries).
3) Approve sale of 2025B certificates of participation ($1,950,000) Motion: Ratify the sale resolution for 2025B certificates (construction of parking at 18407 Delton Avenue). Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries).
4) Approve sale of 2025C certificates of participation ($1,300,000) Motion: Ratify the sale resolution for 2025C (replacement of Veterans Field retaining wall). Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries); the board noted the sale timing required separate handling.
5) Award low bid — Aviation 1 modifications to the physical health center Motion: Approve low bid of Centimeters Construction, Inc. in the amount of $191,450 for modifications. Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries).
6) Award low bid — Veterans Field retaining wall and concession/restroom facility Motion: Approve low bid of Parkes Construction Company in the amount of $2,231,100 for replacement of the retaining wall at Veterans Field (bid approval contingent on city permit). Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries).
7) Approve purchase of 5264 Michelle Lane (adjacent parcel) Motion: Approve purchase of 5264 Michelle Lane for $430,000 and close by July 9. Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries). Staff said the district will close and maintain the parcel for future use; no immediate building plan was specified.
8) Adopt fiscal year 2026 budget (all funds) Motion: Adopt the FY2026 budget as presented (general fund $163,116,521; all funds total revenue/other sources $278,000,821). Outcome: approved (voice vote; motion carries).
Several board members commented in support of the facilities task force and the financial plan to phase projects while minimizing tax impact. The meeting recorded only voice votes (ayes) for the items above; no roll‑call tallies by member were provided in the public transcript.
