The concrete jungle's infrastructure and environmental future just got a little bit brighter. The Minnetonka City Council, in a meeting held on March 25, laid out their blueprint for the city's growth and sustainability. According to an official release, the council tipped their hats off to the diligent service of three outgoing commissioners who've shaped the city's trajectory—Charlie Yunker, Steven Tyacke, and John Powers have been instrumental figures on the Economic Development Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission respectively.

In move that prioritizes the city's backbone—its streets and avenues—the council wrapped its hands on a juicy contract for sprucing up Wayzata Boulevard. GHM Asphalt Corporation landed the $928,582.85 deal, ready to reimagine the thoroughfare with a range of enhancements, from pavement mill and overlay, to more pedestrian-friendly upgrades.

Green and blue mingled in council's vision as they greenlit the Lake Holiday, Wing Lake, and Lake Rose Water Quality Improvement Project. This collaboration with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District marks a commitment to crystal-clear waters and is aimed at setting a standard for treatment and maintenance that future generations will thank for. The city is ready to shoulder ongoing maintenance cost with funds already sloshing in their stormwater maintenance piggy bank.

Old school water metering's about to be history in this tech-forward town. Minnetonka's council took the plunge on a resolution that'll phase in a swanky Advanced Metering Infrastructure system to keep taps on—pun intended—the city's water use. Stretching over a half-decade, from 2024 to 2029, and built into the 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program with an encore of funding anticipated in 2029, the council appears dedicated to a drip-free future.