Agency Contacts
GENERAL LAKE & SAFETY USE
Buoys- Channel
Information about main lake and channel navigation
Buoys- Hazardous
Information about identifying hazardous or obstructions
Buoys- Slow/No Wake
Information about authorized slow speed and no wake zones
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
CO requirements for watercraft
Deicing Operations (Bubblers)
Regulations and proper use
Hydraulic Water Jets
Regulations and proper use
Ice House Licenses
Information about Ice house/shelter licenses and regulations
Fishing Tournaments
Regulations and permit requirements for fishing tournaments and special events
Contact: HCSO, MN DNR
Phone: (612) 596-9880; (651) 296-6157
Website: Hennepin County Sheriff Office, MN DNR
Fishing Licenses
Fishing regulations and licenses
Loud Parties/Nuisances- On Land
Information or to report nuisances about city regulations
Loud Parties/Nuisances- On Lake/Dock
Information or to report nuisances on the lake or on a dock
Signage- On Lake/Dock
Information about signs located on the lake or on a dock or other structure
Solar Lights
Information about the SAVE the LAKE Solar Light Program and navigation lights
Special Events
Permits for events that occur on Lake Minnetonka
Lake Use Regulations
General questions about Lake Minnetonka regulations, lake safety, ecology, nuisances
DOCKS, STRUCTURES, & WATERCRAFT
Marinas, Charter Boats, Alcoholic Beverage/Liquor Licenses, Multiple Docks
Information about licenses, permits, operations, and maintenance of marinas, charter boats, liquor licenses, permanent docks, and other uses
Dock and Structure Regulations
General information about licenses, permits, Location, maintenance, and concerns
City Zoning, Land Rental Regulations
Information about activities on land, such as zoning, businesses, and nuisances
Watercraft
General information about dock use area, location, number of watercraft/density, etc.
Watercraft for Hire
License information about rental watercraft, cruises, tours, and alcoholic beverages/ liquor licenses
Temporary Structures
Permits for activities with obstructions on Lake
Electrical Service- On Docks
Electrical services and connections on docks
Contact: LMCD, City Property Located
Phone: (952) 745-0789
Website: http://www.electricshockdrowningmn.com/
Electrical Service- On Land
Electrical services provided on land to docks
Contact: City Where Property Located
Phone: City
Website: Lake Minnetonka Cities; MN Electrical Code
AQUATIC VEGETATION, ANIMALS, AIS
Invasive Aquatic Animals
Information about aquatic animals and invasive species
Sick or Injured Wildlife
General information about injured or nuisance animals.
ENVIRONMENT & POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
Beach Closures
Locations of beach closures, water contamination, swimming alerts, and reopenings
Contact: Hennepin County Environmental Health; City
Phone: (612) 543-5200; or City
Website: Hennepin County Env. Health, and City
Master Water Stewards Program
Certifying citizens to optimize shoreline to improve water quality for pollution mitigation
Emergency Hazardous Spills and Incidents
Reporting hazardous spills and serious incidents
Contact: MN State Duty Officer
Phone: (651) 649-5451 or 911
Website: https://dps.mn.gov/pages/default.aspx/
Ongoing Pollution Concerns
Inquiries or reporting of non emergency situations occurring on or into Lake
Shoreland Restoration
Information about riprap, sand blankets, beaches, etc.
Tree Removal Shoreland
Permits may be required from City
Dredging
Requirements and permits to manipulate the lake bottom
Shoreland planning and zoning, land use
Planning and zoning requirements, development regulations on land
High Water Declaration
No Wake and other restriction in effect when high water declared
Septic Systems
Information about septic systems, inspections, enforcement, etc.