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Council accepts boards and commissions reports, OKs 2026 work plans
Summary
Council accepted reports and approved 2026 work plans from the Charter, DEI, Economic Development, Park, Planning, Senior and Sustainability commissions, endorsing initiatives from climate action implementation to housing assistance recommendations.
Minnetonka City Council unanimously accepted the annual reports and approved the 2026 work plans for multiple boards and commissions on Feb. 2.
The Charter Commission report (delivered by Mr. Nelson) noted two charter amendments adopted in November that fix the commission’s membership at nine with the option to flex to 10 and clarify petition rules; the amendments take effect 90 days after publication. Martin Quintana, vice chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, outlined three priorities for the DEI Commission in 2026: assessing and removing access barriers to city services, centering community voice through improved engagement and partnerships, and advancing representation and belonging work.
The Economic Development Advisory Commission reported supporting local businesses with technical assistance, completing a business survey and recommending $850,000 in financial assistance tied to the Marsh Run 3 affordable housing project (50% AMI units). Park Board and Planning Commission chairs reviewed ongoing master plans for Purgatory Park, Cullen Nature Preserve and Big Willow and summarized land-use activity; Planning Commission chair Maxwell noted 83 applications handled last year and highlighted Marsh Run 3 and a redevelopment bank project. Ally Sutherland, sustainability coordinator and staff liaison to the Sustainability Commission, described work to operationalize the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan with quarterly implementation charts and expanded metrics, and said the commission will study greenhouse-gas impacts of drive-throughs with a report expected in May.
Council member Romaley made the motion to accept the reports and approve the work plans; Council member Coakley seconded and the roll-call vote was unanimous. Council members thanked volunteers and staff for sustained outreach and technical work.
