Key takeaways from Minnetonka Boulevard community engagement

Earlier this year, we reached out to businesses, gathered input online, and shared information about the future of Minnetonka Boulevard between Vernon and Xylon avenues.

What we heard during Phase 1 engagement

Phase 1 engagement for the Minnetonka Boulevard Reconstruction project took place from May to August 2025. The project team introduced the existing conditions, collected community input on current issues, and explored ideas for the street’s reconstruction.

Four community events were held in Phase 1 at various locations in the neighborhood and near the corridor to gather input for the development of corridor alternatives.

Key themes from this engagement included interest in making Minnetonka Boulevard safer and more multi-modal—creating space for walking, biking, and transit, while still allowing for vehicle traffic and maintaining greenery. Download and view the full engagement summary in the ‘Documents’ section on the right side of the project website.

Pictured above, an open house presented community-driven artistic street renderings for review and discussion.Four community events were held in Phase 1 at various locations in the neighborhood and near the corridor to gather input for the development of corridor alternatives.

Bike to Work day

The Minnetonka Boulevard project team will be attending at the St. Louis Park Bike to Work Day events on Friday, September 12. Stop by the bike commuter pit stop from 6:30-9 a.m. at Dakota Park near North Cedar Lake Regional Trail to talk with project The project team will also attend the third annual “Wheelie Fun” community bike ride at 4 p.m., which meets at the Aquila Park playground. More information can be found on the Saint Louis Park webpage here.

Upcoming phase 2 engagement

Later this month we will share information about the upcoming phase 2 open house where draft concept alternatives will be presented to community for public comment. Please check this project site for updates.