Thursday, January 12, 2012
A shift with foreclosures and fewer homes on the market point to stabilization.
When Jason and Amber Greves moved to Colorado in December, they remained owners of their house in Minnetonka. They quickly found a renters for the house they left, on Williston Street, and were able to buy a home in their new city. “In an ideal situation, I would have been able to sell my home and move, but it just wasn’t financial feasible,” Jason Greves said. “A bad time to sell my home in Minnetonka means a good time to buy one in Denver.” “The rental market is actually quite hot,” said Cheryl Holds, a realtor from Minnetonka who works with Coldwell Banker Burnet. The Greves, Holds said, are just one example of families able to hold onto and rent their former homes here while either renting or buying in their new locations, hoping the …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Absentee voting begins Friday, Jan. 13.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
A special election to fill the vacant Minnetonka City Council Member, At Large Seat B, is set for Tuesday, Feb. 14. The seat became vacant when former Council Member Amber Greves resigned the position in December. The eight candidates running for the seat are: Patty Acomb, Joe Bodell, Bonnie Burton, John Knight, Peggy Kvam, Thom Lien, Joel Olson and David Webb. Kent P Campbell and Bjorn Rossing filed for candidacy but have now withdrawn from the race. Absentee voting Absentee voting will be available if you cannot get to the polling place on Election Day due to absence from the precinct, illness or disability, religious observance, or service as an election judge in another precinct. How do I vote absentee? Absentee voting for the special …
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Patty Acomb says former council member Amber Greves has given her an endorsement.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Dear Minnetonka Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the at-large seat on the Minnetonka City Council. Amber Greves previously held the position and has given me her endorsement. The city is holding a special election on Feb. 14, and I would be honored to have your support. I believe it is important to maintain the quality of our neighborhoods and address the needs of all of our citizens, while continuing strong fiscal responsibility. I am a 35-year resident of Minnetonka, who is deeply invested in our city. My husband, Craig, and I have two school-aged boys and actively support opportunities for children in our community. My mother Marge Wright, who is a 50-year resident of Minnetonka, also lives with our …
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Friday, November 4, 2011
The Minnetonka City council did not reach a conclusion on Nov. 2 and plans to discuss the matter again at its meeting on Nov. 14.
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Friday, November 4, 2011
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Minnetonka City Council met to discuss options for replacement of Council member Amber Greves. The council did not reach a conclusion at that meeting, and plans to discuss the matter again at its Monday, Nov. 14 regular council meeting. All of the replacement options under consideration are specified in the city charter, including an appointment by the council, a special election or possibly a combination of the two. More details will be posted on the city website prior to the Nov. 14 meeting. Council member Greves announced in late October that she would be resigning her seat on the council sometime in December when she and her family move out of state.
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