Minnestrista
General Info
Minnetrista is almost entirely residential, offering spacious homes on the
western edge of Lake Minnetonka. The small city is also home to one of the
region's newest master-planned communities.
Communities
Hunters Crest, which is being developed by TJB Homes, is a 365-acre master-planned
community just off Highway 7. The 440 single-family homesites are just
minutes from downtown Waconia, Lake Waconia and Carver Regional Park.
Hunters Crest will feature more than 120 acres of open space, several
miles of trails and 38 acres of city parkland.
Location
Minnetrista is located near Lake Minnetonka. A few miles south of the
city, Carver Regional Park provides a variety of recreational opportunities,
including boating, fishing, hiking and biking. Hennepin County Regional
Park is also under development just outside Minnetrista.
Population
Minnetrista has approximately 4,358 residents.
The
City of Minnetrista is located on the western bays of Lake Minnetonka
and the agricultural rich plains and idyllic woodlands of southwestern
Hennepin County. The name Minnetrista is derived from the Native American
word minne meaning waters, and trista" meaning
crooked. The 32 square miles is home to 4358 residents (according to the
2000 census) who enjoy the rural residential and lakeside settings. Whether
youre just passing through, or spending some time at one of the
enchanting area parks, you will be welcomed in Minnetrista!
The City of Minnetrista's website is equipped with important and interesting
information for your use. Click on Newsletter for information about city
events. Click on City Hall for forms available for download and to find
information about permit requirements. Go to Council & Commissions
for meeting minutes and information about your local government representatives.
View upcoming meeting agendas by date on the Calendar. There is some interesting
information about the area's history under History and pictures and maps
to all the parks in the City under Parks. The Public Safety Department
has a lot of useful information about the Crime Fund, Volunteer Reserves,
and the Citizen's Academy.
The Minnetrista City Hall is located at 7701 County Road 110W, Minnetrista,
MN 55364. The telephone number is (952) 446-1660. You can reach us via
e-mail at minnetrista@ci.minnetrista.mn.us or fax at (952) 446-1311.
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