2020

Previous information does not reflect current proposal

2020 LISC Community Workshops

The city, with support from a team of design and development experts, is conducting community engagement workshops regarding the site's development potential. Residents are invited to attend all five sessions to learn more and provide input. City officials may be in attendance. Feedback will help Mills Church potentially develop housing recommendations for its property. If you need special accommodations, contact Gretchen Nicholls at 651-265-2280.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 | Introduction

• City staff explained the development process and a panel presented examples of religious community-led redevelopment.
• Agenda
• Presentation
• Examples
• Questions and answers

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 | Gather information

• An open discussion was held about values, options and concerns with the property.
• Meeting evaluation
• Small group summary

TBD* | Exploring options

• 6–8 p.m.
• Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.*
• Participate in an interactive workshop to create development scenarios for the property. Design experts will attend to share ideas and insights.

TBD* | Developer panel

• 6–8 p.m.
• Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.*
• A panel of development professionals will explore the opportunities and challenges of redeveloping the property.

TBD* | Create recommendations

• 6–8 p.m.
• Minnetonka Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.*
• Contribute to the creation of development recommendations for the property, which will be provided to the church council, planning commission and city council to inform future discussions.

*To prioritize the health and well-being of our community and to help slow the spread of coronavirus, the City of Minnetonka has postponed all public meetings through March 31, 2020. New dates and times will be posted here once they're determined.