The Minnetrista City Council consists of a mayor and four councilmember who each serve 4-year terms. City Elections are held in November of even-numbered years.
The City Council is primarily responsible for making laws, setting policies, adopting budgets, and overseeing a wide-ranging agenda for the community. It also monitors the activities of the city administrator, city attorney, and other municipal departments and operations. Additionally, the Council appoints members to two advisory commissions.
Currently, your representatives are:
Mayor Lisa Whalen (term expires 12-31-24)
Current Term
Previous Terms
Committees served
St. Bonifacius Fire Commission, Mound Fire Commission, Mound and St. Bonifacious Fire District Task Force, Personnel Committee, Public Safety Committee, Park Commission liaison, Comprehensive Planning Committee, Planning Commission liaison, Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Commission, Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Gillespie Center, North West League of Municipalities, Regional Council of Mayors, Minnesota Mayor's Association, Economic Development Authority, County Watershed Task Force.
** Additional Awards: Women of City Government Leadership Award- 2017
Areas of Focus
Contact
Councilmember Ann MacGregor (term expires 12-31-24)
Current Term
Previous Terms
No previous terms with the City of Minnetrista
Committees Served
Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission liaison, Parks Commission liaison, Gillespie Center Advisory Council, St. Bonifacius Fire Advisory Committee, Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed District (Alternate)
Areas of Focus
Contact
Phone: 612-449-4286
Email: amacgregor@ci.minnetrista.mn.us
Councilmember Cathleen Reffkin (term expires 12-31-24)
Current Term
Previous Terms
Committees Served
Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission liaison, Parks Commission liaison, Mound Fire Advisory Committee
Areas of Focus
Contact
Phone: 612-449-4290
Email: creffkin@ci.minnetrista.mn.us
Councilmember Pam Mortenson (term expires 12-31-22)
Current Term
Previous Terms
Committee Served
2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, Personnel Committee, Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission liaison, Parks Commission liaison, Westonka Community and Commerce.
Areas of Focus
Contact
Phone: 612-791-2035
Email: pmortenson@ci.minnetrista.mn.us
Councilmember John Tschumperlin (term expires 12-31-22)
Current Term
Previous Terms
Committees Served
Areas of Focus
Contact
Phone: 612-791-1114
Email: jtschumperlin@ci.minnetrista.mn.us
Past Office Holders - See previous representatives and the years they served