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- New Resident Welcome Letter
- Who do I call to ....? FAQ 2023.pdf
- Buckthorn: How Can a Shrub Be So Harmful?
- 2024 Local Board of Appeal notice for 2025 valuation and property taxes
- Organics Flyer Mtka Beach
- Where Can I Dispose of Household Items?
- LMCD Summer Lake Safety Brochure 2024
- NEW! Yard Waste Cart Pickup Subscription Program Republic Services 2023
- Organics Recycling program Mtka Beach Tri-fold brochure
- Organics Recycling Program For Residents at Public Works
- Leaf & Brush Pickup
- Consent to publish information in Village Directory
- Local Historical Societies
- Elections & Register to Vote
- Parking Permits
- Hennepin County Homestead Application
- Water Conservation Tips
- Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
- Property Taxes
- Recycling Calendar
- Invasive Species and Vegetation
New Resident Welcome Letter
Who do I call to ....? FAQ 2023.pdf
Buckthorn: How Can a Shrub Be So Harmful?
Click on the link to read this informative and educational article about why Buckthorn should be removed.
2024 Local Board of Appeal notice for 2025 valuation and property taxes
Organics Flyer Mtka Beach
Where Can I Dispose of Household Items?
LMCD Summer Lake Safety Brochure 2024
NEW! Yard Waste Cart Pickup Subscription Program Republic Services 2023
Organics Recycling program Mtka Beach Tri-fold brochure
Organics Recycling Program For Residents at Public Works
Leaf & Brush Pickup
Consent to publish information in Village Directory
Local Historical Societies
Elections & Register to Vote
Click here to register to vote, request absentee ballots and find other election related information: elections-voting
Additional information can be found on the Election Section of the City Website HERE
Parking Permits
Resident parking permit are required to park in "Permit Parking Only" areas including the swim beach and Ray Peters Park. Parking permits can be picked up at City Hall. You will need to provide your license plate number to receive a parking permit. Limit of two per household.
Hennepin County Homestead Application
After closing and moving in to your new home, you can apply for homestead online, anytime and anywhere. Homestead properties may be eligible to receive a homestead market value exclusion. The deadline to submit a homestead application is December 15. Sign into the Hennepin County online services at hennepin.us/homestead. Complete the application via your computer, smartphone or tablet. Track the status of your application any time. To protect private information, this application uses a secure server and applicant registration with email login and password protection. Information will not be shared with outside parties. Your homestead office will be able to contact you via email if they have any questions. For more information and to apply visit: hennepin.us/homestead. Contact: 612-348-3046 or assessor.ao@hennepin.us.
Water Conservation Tips
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
The purpose of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is to provide a fair and objective forum for property owners to appeal their property valuation or classification. The local board often serves as the first formal step in the appeals process for taxpayers.
Prior to the appealing to the Board of Appeal, residents should contact the City Assessor, Mike Smerdon to see if the issue can be resolved with the assessor. If so, an appeal to the Board would not be necessary.
Taypayers appealing their property valuation bear the burden of proof and must present factual evidence to convince the Board of Appeal that their property is incorrectly valued or classified.
If the taxpayer is not satisfied with first contacting the assessor, second appealing to the Board of Appeal, the matter can be further appealed to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization and ultimately the Minnesota Tax Court.
Contact information for Mike Smerdon, City Assessor: 952-249-4641, michael.smerdon@hennepin.us
Property Taxes
Property taxes are your share of the total cost of local government. They are used to help fund local programs and services, such as public schools, fire and police protection, streets, libraries, and more.
For a detailed explanation of how property taxes work in Hennepin County, go to www.hennepin.us.
The City's Assessor is Mike Smerdon from the Hennepin County Assessing Office. He can be reached at 952-249-4641, michael.smerdon@hennepin.us.
Watch an informative video about how property is assessed here https://www.hennepin.us/assessment
Click here to understand the taxation and levy process https://www.hennepin.us/propertytaxes
Department of Revenue resources and information on the property tax refund for homeowners and renters can be found here
https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund
Watch Hennepin County's video: "Understanding your property taxes" https://www.hennepin.us/residents/property/property-taxes
Click HERE to watch Property Tax 101 from the Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission.
Recycling Calendar
Invasive Species and Vegetation
Residents should become familiar with these invasive species, particularly invasive vegetation such as buckthorn and garlic mustard. These plants out-compete native plants for nutrients, light and moisture and threaten the future of forests and other natural habitats.
The City of Minnetonka Beach is working to remove this invasive vegetation from public property and encourages residents to eradicate this vegetation on private property as well.