Monday, October 22, 2012
There are openings on the planning commission and economic development advisory commission.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Apply now for openings on the city of Minnetonka’s planning commission and economic development advisory commission. Do you want to be involved in your local government? Then apply now for openings on the city of Minnetonka’s planning commission and economic development advisory commission. Applicants must have a desire to serve their community in a volunteer capacity and be willing to contribute the number of hours necessary for the particular group to which they are applying. Applicants are interviewed by the city council and appointed by the mayor. Complete an application, or for more information, contact Karen Telega at 952-939-8211 or ktelega@eminnetonka.com. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than Jan…
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The cafe focuses on organic food and will sell local or organic wines and beers.
A new People’s Organic Coffee and Wine Café will soon move into the former Creekside Coffee building. Plans for the café include outdoor seating and the potential for full-service dining. Owner of the new restaurant, Jessica Hennesy, went before the Minnetonka City Council on Aug. 27 to explain the restaurant’s request for a liquor license. The license would be for on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor. Said Hennesy, “We saw this as a great opportunity in the location to bring in a restaurant that has natural, organic, fresh farm to table food in an environment that is more like a bistro environment versus just a coffee shop.” The restaurant will sell local or organic wines and beers. Hennesy expected that alcohol would only be…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Public hearings for liquor licenses for multiple locations are among the items on the city council agenda for Aug. 27. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Minnetonka Community Center.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Two public hearings and appointments to two committees are scheduled for the evening.
The Minnetonka City Council meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16 in the Council Chambers at Minnetonka City Hall. Public Hearings: A. Secondhand dealer license for Best Buy Stores, LP at 13513 Ridgedale Drive and Best Buy Mobile at 12401 Wayzata Boulevard RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing and continue to May 14, 2012 (4 VOTES) B. Ordinance amending the city charter regarding council vacancies, document execution, and code of ethics RECOMMEND Appointments: A. Appointments to the park board RECOMMENDATION: Approve the appointments (4 VOTES) B. Appointments to the Southwest LRT Community Advisory Committee
Monday, March 26, 2012
Staff has recommended the council approve the preliminary layout for the Shady Oak Road project from Excelsior Boulevard to north of Highway 7.
On Monday night, the Minnetonka City Council will discuss a resolution approving preliminary layout for the Shady Oak Road project from Excelsior Boulevard to north of Highway 7. The recommendation by city staff is to adopt the resolution, which will need four votes to pass. The meeting on Monday, March, 26 begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Minnetonka City Hall. Hennepin County has requested the Minnetonka City Council consider adopting the resolution approving a revised preliminary layout of the project. The Hopkins City Council also received an identical request from Hennepin County and approved the revised layout at their March 20 meeting. An informational meeting for this project was hosted on Jan. 24. City and county …
Monday, March 5, 2012
Agenda for the March 5 meeting of the Minnetonka City Council.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Patty Acomb writes a letter to the editor thanking voters.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Dear Friends and Neighbors. Valentine’s Day will forever hold new meaning for me and I am humbled by the results of the special election for the Minnetonka City Council. We are so fortunate to have had so many qualified and committed candidates who are interested in serving our community. They all deserve our thanks and gratitude! I also want to thank all of you who made time to get out and vote in this special election. The number of you that really take your vote seriously and research the candidates especially impressed me. Many of you even reached out to me looking for more information. I was thrilled to be able to talk with you and I hope that people will continue to reach out to me in the coming weeks and months. Finally I want …
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
We have a winner! Patty Acomb wins the seat with 35 percent of the vote.
Campaigns are over, and a new member of the Minnetonka City Council has been chosen. Patty Acomb beat out her seven competitors to take the seat for Minnetonka City Council member, At Large Seat B. With absentee votes included, there were a total of 2,770 votes in the Valentine's Day special election. With 34,454 registered voters in Minnetonka, this election saw a turnout of 8 percent. In the November general election, 13 percent of those registered voted. Acomb won with 34.9 percent of the vote, followed by front-runners John Knight (30.4 percent) and Peggy Kvam (25.2 percent). Acomb, who had been endorsed by Mayor Terry Schneider, has served on the Park Board for the past 3 years and is the current chair-elect. She was born and raised …
Friday, February 10, 2012
"Our city needs the diligent, responsive and reliable leadership that Peggy will provide."
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Friday, February 10, 2012
To the editor: I applaud Peggy Kvam for stepping up to run for Minnetonka City Council. She is a small business owner who understands the many challenges unique to our local small businesses. She is an engineer who has a thoughtful approach to solving problems. Her interest in our city is evident by her community involvement in the Minnetonka Research Restoration Project, her role as a Lead Election Judge, and her work with the League of Women Voters. We are fortunate to live in such a great city, but we face many challenges. With Peggy as a council member citizens can be assured that she will approach the issues thoughtfully, and with regard to the concerns of the community. She believes in results, not politics. Our city needs the …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Letter to the editor: State Rep. Steve Simon promotes candidate for Minnetonka City Council Joe Bodell.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Friend, My name is Steve Simon and I represent your neighboring communities, Hopkins and St. Louis Park, in the State Legislature. Our communities work best for the people when elected officials work together, communicating well with each other across all levels of government. To that end, I am writing to urge you to support Joe Bodell in the upcoming special election for the Minnetonka City Council. Joe's awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing Minnetonka, Hopkins, St. Louis Park and the surrounding communities has inspired him to look for new solutions to keep our neighborhoods strong and retain the natural beauty of the area. I've known Joe Bodell since the 2006 election cycle, when we worked together on a gubernatorial …
Terence Mulhern
2:29 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Patty Congratulations! My family and our neighborhood proudly supported you and are very happy that you are our new council member. I look forward to upcoming meetings with your new perspective and knowledge. I hope you enjoy your new position! Terry Mulhern more ›