Citizen Academy

You must be registered to attend the 2010 Citizen Academy. The class is full and no further registrations are being accepted.

Classes are Tuesdays, February 9 through March 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. With the exception of the March 9 Public Works session, sessions are held in the Boards and Commissions room, lower level of Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. The Tuesday, March 9, session will be held at Minnetonka Public Works, 11522 Minnetonka Boulevard.

For more information, contact Jacque Larson, community relations manager, at jlarson@eminnetonka.com, or call 952.939.8207.

2010 schedule

Tuesday, February 9

Administration/Finance
  • City council
  • City organization
  • Budget and taxes
  • City history
City history
  • Presentation by Betty Johnson, official city historian

Tuesday, February 16

Police
  • Citizens and crime prevention
  • Traffic enforcement (speeding and DWI)
  • Youth issues (diversion and school liaison programs)

Tuesday, February 23

Fire
  • Prevention
  • Fire safety
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Severe weather
  • Fire station tour (optional)

Tuesday, March 2

Recreation
  • Recreational programming
  • Ice arenas
  • Williston Center
  • Senior Center

Tuesday, March 9

(Held at Minnetonka Public Works, 11522 Minnetonka Blvd.)

Public Works
  • Parks and trails
  • Parks renewal
  • Natural resources
  • Streets
  • Utility system

Tuesday, March 16

Development and Legal
  • Development process
  • Street improvements
  • Speed limit issues
  • Streetlights
  • Zoning and subdivision regulations
  • Inspections
  • Legal