The City of Minnetonka is improving Crane Lake Preserve and developing a new park near Ridgedale Center. Crane Lake improvements include a 1,000-square-foot park shelter. The Ridgedale park plans include a pergola and a 1,500-square-foot park building with restrooms and a meeting room.

The park structures require an amendment to the master development plan, site and building plan approval and a conditional-use permit. The city recently submitted an application and plans, which will be reviewed by the planning commission and city council. 

• View submitted plans

If approved, construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2021. Visit the Ridgedale Area Park Project page to learn more and view concept plans.  

Meetings

The planning commission and city council will review and act on this proposal on the tentative dates listed below.

Planning commission

• Meeting date: Oct. 22, 2020*^
• Action: Held public hearing, discussed proposal, made recommendation to city council to approve the project.

Joint Park Board and City Council

• Meeting date: Nov. 4, 2020*^
• Action: Reviewed and discussed proposal

City council

• Meeting date: Nov. 9, 2020*^
• Action: Reviewed proposal and planning commission recommendation, voted to approve.

*Click on meeting date for details and meeting materials

^The city is currently holding planning commission and city council meetings virtually. Learn how to watch and participate in the meetings remotely.

Project contacts

• Planning Division: 952-939-8290
• Project Planner: Susan Thomas, 952-939-8292
• Ward 2 Council Member: Rebecca Schack, 612-590-3735