City Officials, Commissions and Committees
Robert's Rules of Order
Mayor, City Council and Current Council Vacancy Information
The Mayor is elected to a 2 year term. City Council members are elected to 4 year terms. The Treasurer is elected to a 2 year term. The Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:00 PM at City Hall.
Mayor Joe Pagano:
jpagano@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us
Council Members:
Tracey Breazeale tbreazeale@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us
Chris Dovolis cdovolis@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us
Jennifer Halverson jhalverson@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us
Jason Mohr jmohr@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us
Chris Zinn, Treasurer czinn@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us
Appointed Board Members:
Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission -Chris Dovolis
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District - Dennis Klohs
Civic Committee
Civic Committee works to promote communication and build community among all the residents of Minnetonka Beach.
2022 - 2023 Members:
President: Heidi Whitaker
Vice-President: - Liz Grabek
Secretary: Kate Emmel
Treasurer: Jennifer Johnson
Newcomers/Parks Liaison : Patty Rezabek
Merchandise: Kirsten Haag, Sheri Pottebaum
Council Liaison: Tracey Breazeale (non-voting member)
Membership:
Kristin Ainsworth
Joann Anderson
Amber Arnold
Ellie Bjorkland
Chrissie Boyd
Tracey Breazeale
Marisa Chapman
Karin Dalsin
Heather Ellis
Kate Emmel
Jenny Fredriksson
Thressa Fritz
Robin Gibson
Ann Gmach
Liz Grabek
Kirsten Haag
Jennifer Halverson
Emily Harder
Sarah Jackson
Marnie Johnson
Amber Knettel
Julie Lang
Kristi Laufenberg
Angelina Lawton
Deb Lewis
Jaci Lindstrom
Lauren Livingston
Nell Mathews
Jillian Moriarty
Amy Murphy
Jodi Naylor
Tiffany Panait
Kim Petersen
Carrie Pinto
Sheri Pottebaum
Laura Raisbeck
Patty Rezabek
Geri Scherer
Jodi Schwendimann
Ashley Stoker
Bridget Wortman
Robin Zinn
Dock Committee
The Dock Committee's purpose is to review and recommend changes to city ordinances pertaining to city access docks and dock permit procedures.
Membership:
Jeff Steinke, Chair
Jim Knudsen, Vice Chair
Jack Foss
Dan Van Handel
Todd Pottebaum
Lucian Panait
Chip Zawislak
Staff: Jane Burgess, City Clerk
Council Liaison: Tracey Breazeale
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides recommendations to the City Council on financial and investment matters to include establishing a long-range financial strategy for capital and other improvements.
Members:
Chris Zinn, Chair
Erik Bender
Brian Call
Liz Nordlie
Jaime Gmach
John Woerner
Council Liaison - Chris Zinn
Staff: Heidi Honey, City Administrator
Park Commission
The Park Commission is appointed by the Minnetonka Beach City Council as an advisory body. The Park Commission consists of seven (7) voting members. The Council shall select one (1) member of the Park Commission from its own membership to act as Liaison. The other seven (7) members shall be appointed to three year staggered terms, with two expiring each year. Park Commission meets most months at 5:30 PM at City Hall. See City Calendar for dates.
Chair: Kim Petersen
Vice Chair: Laura Paine
Commissioners:
Dave Christiansen
Curt Holt
Lucian Panait
Patty Rezabek
Council Liaison: Tracey Breazeale
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council as an advisory body. The Commission consists of seven voting members and including an appointed Council Liaison. Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
2023 Members:
Chair: Jeff Breazeale
Vice Chair:
Commissioners:
Joann Anderson
Dave Blodgett
Colleen Finnegan
Joe Steinfeld
Susan Swanson
Bridget Wortman
Council Liaison: Jennifer Halverson
Utilities Committee
This committee provides technical support to the City by reviewing and evaluating plans and projects related to City infrastructure.
Members
Staff: Heidi Honey City Administrator, Jason Hilgers Public Works Director
Members:
Alan Carlson, Chair
Nate Arnold
Kevin Dunphy
3 open seats as of 8/23/2023
Council Liaison: Chris Dovolis