Council reviews draft 2026 study-session work plan, schedules zoning-code check-ins
December 23, 2025 | Minnetonka City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Minnetonka — City staff presented a draft 2026 study-session work plan that lays out monthly study-session topics, three formal zoning-code check-ins and timing for capital-improvement-plan and budget discussions.
City Manager Mike Funk and Community Development Director Julie Wishhack summarized the calendar, noting March would include a zoning-code check-in, July a deeper zoning and housing review, and October a final zoning-code-focused session. Staff proposed the February and June windows for CIP review and recommended an April pre-budget kickoff followed by budget deep-dives in November.
Council members asked for sequencing changes, flagged time pressures for large agendas, and requested that staff look for ways to keep director budget presentations concise (five-minute executive summaries were suggested). The council asked staff to return with a finalized plan for adoption at the Jan. 12 regular meeting.
What’s next: staff will incorporate council feedback, confirm dates and bring a final work plan to the January meeting for formal approval.
City Manager Mike Funk and Community Development Director Julie Wishhack summarized the calendar, noting March would include a zoning-code check-in, July a deeper zoning and housing review, and October a final zoning-code-focused session. Staff proposed the February and June windows for CIP review and recommended an April pre-budget kickoff followed by budget deep-dives in November.
Council members asked for sequencing changes, flagged time pressures for large agendas, and requested that staff look for ways to keep director budget presentations concise (five-minute executive summaries were suggested). The council asked staff to return with a finalized plan for adoption at the Jan. 12 regular meeting.
What’s next: staff will incorporate council feedback, confirm dates and bring a final work plan to the January meeting for formal approval.
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