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West Lakes

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Minnetrista is growing community

With a number of developments popping up in town , Minnetrista ’ s populations continue it ’ s growth trend of recent years . The influx of residents is also making infrastructure a priority for the city , as water treatment plants and water tower projects are poised to help handle the needs of Minnetrista ’ s growing population .
The natural beauty of Minnetrista is a main draw for new developers and visitors alike , with a balance of rolling hills , old growth forests and shoreline on Lake Minnetonka
Minnetrista encompasses 30.8 square miles , including 26.1 square miles of land and 4.7 square miles of water . The population of Minnetrista is around 8,600 , according to latest statistics .
Families from the area are drawn to the city ’ s annual Trista Day celebration , held every year since 2001 . Highlighting safety resources , the event is held on a Saturday in May .
The City of Minnetrista has won multiple Comprehensive Annual Financial Report awards in recognition of excellence in financial reporting by the GFOA .
Minnetrista City Hall is located at 7701 County Road 110 West , Minnetrista , MN 55364 . Office hours are 8 a . m . - 4:30 p . m ., Monday through Friday . The city administrator of Minnetrista is Jasper Kruggel . City Council meetings take place at 7 p . m . on every first and third Monday . For more information , call 952-446-1660 , or visit www . cityofminnetrista . com . Elections for city council seats are held every two years .
Mayor Lisa Whalen
City Councilors Ann MacGregor Cathleen Reffkin Peter Vickery Claudia Lacy
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