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City repositions for long-term budget balance 

In the wake of the governor’s unallotment decisions in mid June, cities and counties throughout the state are now making difficult decisions about staffing and service levels to absorb these state cuts. The city of Minnetonka anticipated the cuts more than a year ago, and has already implemented various measures to reposition itself to ensure its long-term capacity to continue to provide residents with the quality services they have come to expect.

Minnetonka receives funds for the Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) program 

The City of Minnetonka has been allocated $50,700 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for use the Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) program.

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  • News for Neighbors: July 2009 
  • MAM Youth Choirs celebrate 25 years 
  • Discover Kinsel Park’s trails 
  • Traffic Corner: Pedestrians? Yield! 
  • Upcoming events for Minnetonka seniors 
  • Concert set for July 20 
  • Minnetonka Theatre presents Hello, Dolly! 
  • A reminder about trail etiquette and safety: use common courtesy 
  • Know the rules about election signs 
  • Summer watering tips for trees and shrubs 
  • Keep your cool with water-wise landscaping 
  • Be considerate with recreational fires 
  • Adult touch football league starts in August 
  • Appraisals underway for 2010 assessments 
  • Feedback invited July 13 on Minnetonka Mills Park design; Public hearing on use of Community Investment Fund for financing set for August 3 

Recent news

  • City receives sparkling bill of health from financial auditors 
  • City offices closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day 
  • Applications available for 2010 nonprofit funding 
  • Save water and money with a discounted rain barrel 
  • Be considerate with recreational fires 
  • Minnetonka Police promote seatbelt use at Hopkins and Minnetonka high schools 
  • Tell us about your missing links! 
  • Looking for sawflies 
  • Keep an eye out for wild parsnip 
  • Minnetonka Night for Neighbors is August 4 
  • 2009 Shade tree disease control program underway 
  • Fall election filings open July 7 
  • Farmers’ Market starts July 7 
  • Fasten your seatbelts—primary seat belt law effective June 9 
  • Student openings available on boards, commissions 
  • Sergeant Phil Pesheck named 2009 Glen Lake Optimist Officer of the Year 
  • Don’t miss Tuesday Music in the Park performances 
  • Remember to use water wisely this summer 
  • Minnetonka Police Department launches BACK Packets program 
  • Pool safety starts with you 
  • Garlic mustard volunteers needed 
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    July 7 
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City Council
July 13, 6:30 p.m. 
June 22, 6:30 p.m. 
Planning Commission
July 16, 6:30 p.m. 
June 18, 6:30 p.m. 
Park Board
August 5, 7 p.m. 
June 3, 7 p.m. 
Economic Development Authority
July 20, 6 p.m. 
June 29, 6 p.m. 
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Salary disclosure

Minnesota state law—Chapter 156 of the Session Laws of 2005—requires that “a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees.” For the city of Minnetonka, titles, names and salaries are: City Manager—John Gunyou—$139,902; City Attorney—Desyl Peterson—$132,065; Director of Public Work—Brian Wagstrom—$120,752; Updated: July 1, 2009

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