City Name: Minnetonka
County: Hennepin
Population: 51,480
Avg. Assessed Mkt Value : $257,213
(2004)
Property Tax: $3,053
(2004)
City Hall: www.ci.minnetonka.mn.us
Chamber of Commerce: TwinWest Chamber
See available properties in Minnetonka
School District(s):
Minnetonka School Information
Hopkins (270) Phone: (952) 988-4000
Minnetonka (276) Phone: (952) 401-5000
Wayzata (284) Phone: (763) 745-5000
Minnetonka Utilities
Electric:
Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
Gas:
Centerpoint Energy, www.centerpointenergy.com, (612) 372-4727
Phone:
Qwest Communications, www.qwest.com, (800) 244-1111
Cable:
Time Warner Cable, www.twcminnesota.com, (612) 522-2000
Newspaper: Lakeshore Weekly News, Minnetonka Sun Sailor
About the Community of Minnetonka
Located west of Minneapolis, this city is filled with attractive residential developments built into the area's abundant hills and woods. The community also offers an attractive selection of townhouses and apartments. Minnetonka is adjacent to Lake Minnetonka, the largest lake in the seven-county region and a favorite spot for boating, water-skiing and fishing. The city has more than 40 parks that provide facilities for a broad range of youth and adult sports. The city is conveniently located near Interstates 494 and 394, giving its residents easy access to virtually any part of the metro area. A regional library and excellent school systems serve the community, making it an attractive place for families to live. Ridgedale Mall and other nearby centers, such as Country Village, Bonaventure, Ridgehaven and Westwind Plaza, make all major retailers available to the city. Minnetonka is also a popular commercial office center, home to companies such as Cargill Inc., Data Card Corp., St. Jude Medical, Opportunity Partners, Carlson Companies and Allina Health Systems.
