In a move that's set to modernize the city's water system, Minnetonka City Council has dished out a $8 million contract for an extensive Water Meter Replacement Project. According to the officials, the new Advanced Metering Infrastructure system will replace the aging Automated Metering Reading system over six years, from 2024 through 2029. This update, as reported on the city's website, is part of the council's long-term strategy to enhance municipal services.
Development is also on the council's radar, as they approve to finally lay down the blueprint for the Woodhaven subdivision. Norton Homes is slated to transform the properties at 2424 and 2440 Plymouth Road into a quintet of single-family homes, offering a fresh batch of real estate in the suburban haven.
Furthermore, the City Council is taking stock of the community feedback, having accepted the results of the 2024 community survey. The Morris Leatherman Company presented findings that are intended to serve as a performance metric for the city's strategic priorities through the MERIT organization component, as revealed on Minnetonka's official website.
The safety of the city's armory is also getting a cash injection. The council has resolved to accept a grant from the state Department of Public Safety, designed to kick-start the funding for a new firearms storage solution in the police property room. The grant will cover $9,755 of the cost, with the police department forfeiture funds covering the remaining $8,462.59, ensuring the city's munitions are stashed away securely.
Last but not least, dice and cards might soon be more common across Minnetonka as the City Council introduces an ordinance to authorize and regulate lawful gambling. This ordinance is set to repeal and replace the existing Section 605 of the Minnetonka City Code. Establishments dishing out liquor could soon add gambling to their menu of services, pending the final adoption of the ordinance, says the city's announcement.
