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Minnetonka council declines to seek state eviction moratorium after lengthy debate

Minnetonka City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

After hours of discussion and public comment, the Minnetonka City Council voted to decline a resolution asking the governor to implement a temporary eviction moratorium, with councilmembers citing legal limits and urging rental-assistance outreach instead.

The Minnetonka City Council on Feb. 23 declined to adopt a resolution asking the state to impose a temporary eviction moratorium, following extended council debate, staff legal briefing and public comments from residents and housing advocates.

Staff and legal counsel briefed the council on limits under state law (Minn. Stat. ch. 504B) and the…

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