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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Minnetrista City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters choose two at-large council members; the council has five members including the mayor, so two of five seats are on the ballot.

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What the next council decides

012027 property tax levy3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council set a preliminary 2027 levy of $8,758,365, about 11.87% above the prior year.

What's on the tableThe council will set the final 2027 levy in December and each later year's levy and budget.

02Data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsMinnetrista adopted Ordinance No. 509, a data center moratorium, on Aug. 3, 2026, by a 3-1 vote.

What's on the tableThe council will decide what rules and permit conditions apply to data centers once the study is done.

03Woodland Meadows and Highway 7 growth3 sourced facts

Where it standsDevelopers presented a concept plan for Woodland Meadows, 357 homes on about 160 acres at 7635 State Highway 7.

What's on the tableThe council will rule on the preliminary plat and rezoning and on the city's watermain commitment.

04Fire service contract with Mound2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council voted to send Mound a notice to renegotiate the fire service agreement.

What's on the tableThe council will negotiate new fire service terms during 2027, with any revised agreement taking effect January 1, 2028.

05Water plant, rates and Ridgewood Cove watermain3 sourced facts

Where it standsMinnetrista is building a new water treatment plant and moved city water users to monthly billing on July 1, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether the Ridgewood Cove street project includes a city watermain.

2 notes on these statements

The League of Women Voters Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area held a Minnetrista City Council candidate forum on September 15, 2026; the recording is posted on its forum videos page. League of Women Voters Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area: Forum Videos

Three candidates filed for two seats on the Minnetrista City Council: incumbent Claudia Lacy, Jill Sisk and David William Wilson. Laker Pioneer · Jul 30, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Minnetrista handle possible data center proposals?

  2. 2. Should Minnetrista open more land along Highway 7 to new housing?

  3. 3. What should Minnetrista do about its fire service contract with Mound?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Brian Govern, Cathleen Reffkin, Lisa Whalen2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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