• General: 952-939-8200
• Planning: 952-939-8290
• Inspections and Permits: 952-939-8394

Director, assistants, licenses

• Julie Wischnack, Community Development Director, FAICP, 952-939-8297
• Fiona Golden, Community Development Coordinator (licenses contact), 952-939-8274
• Karen Telega, Community Development Assistant, 952-939-8297

Planning and Zoning

• 952-939-8290, zoning@minnetonkamn.gov

• Susan Thomas, Assistant City Planner, 952-939-8292
• Drew Ingvalson, Senior Planner, 952-939-8293
• Bria Raines, Planner, 952-939-8295

Economic development and housing

• Alisha Gray, Economic Development and Housing Manager, EDFP, 952-939-8285
• Kendyl Larson, Housing Coordinator, 952-939-8267
• Kjerstin Yager, Economic Development Coordinator, 952-939-8234

Health department

• Lisa Gyswyt, Environmental Health Specialist, 952-939-8279
• Nichelle Manchester, Environmental Health Specialist (part-time), 952-939-8382
• Josie Schmit, Environmental Health Specialist (part-time), 952-939-8272

Inspections and permits

• 952-939-8394, permits@minnetonkamn.gov

• Dale Gronberg, Building Official, 952-939-8275
• Kevin McDermott, Building Inspector, 952-939-8286
• Dan Menth, Building Inspector, 952-939-8344
• Chris Weaver, Building/Mechanical Inspector, 952-939-8235
• Todd Triethart, Plumbing Inspector, 952-939-8278
• Kyle Peterson, HVAC/Plumbing Inspector, 952-939-8273
• Marshall Lind, Inspector, 952-939-8284
• Scott Kesler, Electrical Inspector

The economic development division oversees all business activity in the city, and is eager to assist businesses of all sizes or stages. Minnetonka is a thriving community, home to a mix of global, big and small business, and we’d love to help your business of any size start, grow and thrive.

Learn more about business in Minnetonka including available financing and resources and much more.

The health department oversees public health, commercial food and nuisance complaints.

Call 952-939-8200 for questions or more information, or use our online request system.

Whether you’re looking for a home to buy, a place to rent, senior housing options, ways to improve your home or fair housing information, we have resources available to help. Learn more about housing in Minnetonka.

The city conducts plan reviews and field inspections to ensure all construction is up to code. Generally, the city performs building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections.

Learn more about inspections, or call 952-939-8394 to schedule an inspection. Please have your permit number available.

The city issues permits to ensure compliance with the State Building Code.
Visit our permits page to learn more, or contact us at 952-939-8394 or via email. 

The planning division is responsible for:

• Review and management of new developments, subdivisions and redevelopment.
• The city’s comprehensive (long-term) plan
• Administration of the city’s zoning and subdivision ordinances
• Land-use recommendations to the planning commission and city council, and acting as planning commission staff liaisons.

Visit our planning page to learn more, or contact us at 952-939-8290 or via email.

Each project page includes details, contact information and ways to stay informed.

• Current planning and development projects in Minnetonka
• Archived projects

The city licenses on- and off-sale liquor, food and lodging, contractors, solicitors and certain other businesses. Inspection staff monitors licensees for code compliance. Contact Fiona Golden at 952-939-8274.

Learn more about or apply for a city license.

Public nuisances include garbage containers, overgrown grass and brush piles, abandoned vehicles, homes in disrepair, excessive litter, noise and more.