Minnetonka’s Commitment to Quality Living

Minnetonka Together is a city-wide investment plan that will strengthen public safety, expand recreation and improve community connectivity for years to come.

Group fitness class with women using resistance bands, engaging in various exercises in a bright, spacious gym studio.
  • People participating in an outdoor fitness class on a wooden deck, sitting on mats with green exercise balls, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Snow-covered pathway through a wooded forest with leafless trees, and a person walking in the distance under a misty sky.
  • Aerial view of a park during sunset with trees in fall colors, walking paths, a tennis court, a playground, and a parking lot.
  • Aerial view of a baseball and softball complex with multiple fields, parking lots, surrounded by green trees and residential neighborhoods.
  • A man and woman walking on a wooden bridge surrounded by tall green grass and trees.
  • Green grass and plants with orange and purple flowers in the foreground, blue building with a tower and other buildings in the background, partly cloudy sky.
  • A wooden boardwalk over a partially frozen lake with leafless trees in the background and a cloudy sky at sunset.
  • A tranquil lake scene during fall with trees in vibrant yellow, orange, and green foliage, reflections on the water, and houses along the shoreline.
  • A large tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches in front of a modern building with beige siding and a distinctive circular opening at the entrance, surrounded by green foliage and flowering plants, under a partly cloudy sky.

Our Community

Minnetonka is a welcoming community known for strong public services, great natural spaces and a shared commitment to safety and wellness for all.

Changing Needs, Aging Facilities

As facilities age and community use grows, the city has an opportunity to reinvest in essential public resources, so they continue serving residents safely, reliably and effectively.

A Community-Shaped Plan

Guided by resident feedback, the city has developed a $116.1 million plan to renew, modernize and enhance heavily-used Minnetonka public amenities and facilities, that includes:

Group of firefighters in firefighting gear standing in a fire station, with red lockers containing helmets and other gear, and fire hoses on the ground.

Rebuilding two
fire stations

A wooden boardwalk bridge with black metal railings over a small stream in a lush green wetland, shaded by trees, with tall grass and bushes along the water's edge, and a partly cloudy sky overhead.

Expanding and connecting the regional trail system

People exercising on treadmills in a gym, with additional workout equipment and mirrors in the background.

Reinvesting in The Marsh
wellness center

An aerial view of a cityscape featuring modern apartment buildings, a small pond, parking lots, roads, trees, and various commercial and office buildings surrounded by fall foliage.

Creating a community gathering space at Opus

Funding Sources for the Investment Plan

To fund these investments without increasing property taxes, the city is seeking legislative authority to place a half-cent local sales tax before Minnetonka voters in November 2026. If approved, the sales tax would apply to most purchases made in the city, meaning workers, shoppers and visitors would help pay for the improvements.

About 52% of the sales tax would come from nonresidents contributing an estimated $60.4 million toward the total cost of these investments, based on research by the University of Minnesota.

Continuing the Conversation

The city is committed to keeping residents informed and providing opportunities to learn more and ask questions. This website provides information and resources about the proposed community investment plan and will be updated as we continue to move forward.

Challenges and Opportunities
Minnetonka Together Plan
Cost and Financing
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Process