City of Minnetonka

Download Summary, acknowledgements, and table of contents

Download Chapter I: Strategic Framework

1. Introduction I-1
2. Community Values I-1
3. 2030 Strategic Vision and Goals I-3
4. Public Involvement Framework I-4

Download Chapter II: Regional Setting and Demographics

1. Regional Setting II-1
   • Role of City in the Metropolitan Region II-1
   • Metropolitan Council Policies for Developed Communities II-2
   • Minnetonka Changes since the 1979 and 1999 Comprehensive Guide Plans II-3
2. Demographics II-5
   • Who Are We Today II-5
   • How Have We Changed? II-7
   • How Do We Compare to Other Similar Communities? II-11
   • Who Do We Expect to be In the Future? II-17

Download Chapter III: Policies and Growth Strategy (1.5 MB)

1. Policy Development Process III-1
2. Policy Use and Definitions III-3
3. Policies III-4
   • Overall City Growth Strategy and Services Policies III-4
   • Attract, Support and Retain Residents and Families III-6
   • Land Use, Development and Redevelopment III-7
   • The Natural Environment III-13
   • Parks, Open Space and Recreation III-14
   • Transportation III-15
   • Municipal Utilities and Facilities III-17
   • Fire and Police Services III-18
   • City Communication, Cooperation and Partnerships III-19

Map (11″x17″)

• Figure 1: Overall growth strategy

Download Chapter IV: 2030 Land Use Plan

1. Summary and Analysis of Existing Land Use IV-2
2. 2030 Land Use and Growth Strategy Themes IV-6
3. Village Areas IV-10
4. Regional Areas IV-26
5. Transportation and Natural Resource Corridors IV-34
6. Land Use Plan Implementation IV-36

Maps (11″x17″)

• Figure 1: Existing land use
• Figure 13: I-394 corridor (1 MB)
• Figure 15: 2030 land use plan (2 MB)

Attachments

• Appendix A: Land use definitions
• Appendix B: Land use Changes Map (11x17)
• Appendix C: Metropolitan Council Net Residential Density Worksheet
• Appendix D: Zoning Map (8.5 x 11)
• Appendix E: Existing and Planned Land Use in 5-Year Stages

Download Chapter V: Housing Plan

1. Overview of Minnetonka Housing Trends V-1
2. Current Housing Conditions V-4
3. Analysis of Housing Needs V-14
4. Affordable Housing Goals V-16
5. Lifecycle Housing V-17
6. Housing Goals and Actions V-17
7. Tools for Providing Affordable Housing in Minnetonka V-22

Download Chapter VI: Resource Management Plan (8 MB)

1. Upland Area Existing Conditions VI-2
2. Existing Conditions—Water Resources VI-12
3. Resource Management Goals VI-20
4. Water Resources Management VI-22
5. Implementation Practices and Strategies VI-26

Maps (11″x17″)

• Figure 1: Topography
• Figure 2: Steep slopes
• Figure 3: Natural communities
• Figure 4: Public waters inventory
• Figure 5: Wetland types and floodplain areas
• Figure 6: 100-year floodplain
• Figure 7: Wetland classification

Download Chapter VII: Parks, Open Space and Trails (2 MB)

1. Background VII-1
2. Existing Systems VII-3
3. Strategic Planning Efforts VII-9
4. Future Park, Trail and Open Space Improvements and Needs VII-11
5. Implementation Strategies VII-14

Maps (11″x17″)

• Figure 1: Existing parks and open space
• Figure 2: Existing trail system
• Figure 3: Future trail links map

Attachments

• Appendix VII-A: Capital Improvements Program

Download Chapter VIII: Transportation Plan (4 MB)

1. Goals and Policies VIII-1
2. Major Trends and Influencing Factors VIII-3
3. Roadway System Plan VIII-5
   1. Jurisdictional Classification VIII-5
   2. Functional Classification VIII-8
   3. Functional Classification Changes VIII-11
   4. Programmed or Planned Improvements VIII-14
   5. Demographics and Land Use Background VII-16
   6. Existing Capacity Deficiencies VIII-17
   7. Existing Congestion on the Regional Highway System VIII-22
   8. Forecast Year 2030 Traffic Volumes VIII-22
   9. Future (Year 2030) Capacity Deficiencies VIII-23
   10. Safety Issues VIII-26
   11. Additional Roadway System Needs VIII-31
   12. Access Management VIII-32
   13. Right of Way VIII-33
4. Transit System Plan VIII-35
   1. Existing Transit Services and Facilities VIII-35
   2. Transit Strategies VIII-41
   3. Future Transit Development VIII-43
   4. Transit Advantages VIII-44
5. Freight System Plan VIII-45
6. Bicycle and Trail System Plan VIII-46
   1. Trail System Plan VIII-46
   2. Sidewalk System Plan VIII-48
7. Aviation Plan VIII-49
8. Implementation Plan VIII-50

Maps (11″x17″)

• Figure 1: Existing road system
• Figure 2: Municipal state aid roadways
• Figure 4: Functional classification of roadways
• Figure 5: Existing daily traffic volume (2005)
• Figure 6: Roadway capacity
• Figure 7: Existing congestion
• Figure 8: 2030 forecast traffic volumes
• Figure 9: Future congestion (2030)
• Figure 10: Crashes (2002–2006)
• Figure 11: Transit facilities
• Figure 12: Trail map

Attachments

• Appendix VIII-A: 2030 Traffic Forecasts vs. ITE Trip Generation
• Appendix VIII-B: Travel Demand Forecasting Methodology

Download Chapter IX: Economic Development and Redevelopment

1. Recent Business Trends IX-1
2. Employment Trends IX-5
3. Redevelopment in Village Areas IX-7
4. The City’s Role in Economic Development and Redevelopment IX-9
5. Economic Development and Redevelopment Tools IX-10

Download Chapter X: Public Sanitary Sewer and Water System Plan (1 MB)

1. Sanitary Sewer System X-1
2. Public Water Supply System X-14

Maps (11″x17″)

• Figure 1: Existing Trunk Sanitary Sewer System
• Figure 2: Existing System Capacity
• Figure 3: Future System Capacity
• Figure 4: Existing Water Distribution System
• Figure 5: Existing Average Day Pressure

Attachments

• Appendix A: Water Emergency and Conservation Plan (2.5 MB)

Download Chapter XI: Strategic Services Time Capsule

1. Public Safety Services XI-1
2. Public Works Services XI-7
3. Park and Recreation XI-9
4. Community Development XI-10
5. Engineering XI-13
6. Administrative Services and Finance Departments XI-14
7. Partnerships with Service Agencies XI-18

Attachments

• Appendix XI: List of community services agencies available to Minnetonka residents