Spring Park, Minnesota on Lake Minnetonka

City of Spring Park – Spring Park Bay on Lake Minnetonka

Nestled along Lake Minnetonka’s shores, the quaint City of Spring Park surrounds Spring Park Bay—one of only a few bays with exceptional water quality. It’s critical that this city stay alert to any steps toward forming an unnecessary LID or introducing harmful chemical treatments.

About Spring Park & Spring Park Bay

  • Spring Park Bay – Named for the city itself, this lovely bay offers public boat access and enjoys one of the highest water clarity ratings (A) on Lake Minnetonka – making it a cherished resource.
  • The City of Spring Park, incorporated in 1951, has a small population (~1,700) and remains a close-knit community focused on preserving its lakeside charm.

Why Spring Park Should Avoid LID Formation

  • Preserve Exceptional Water Quality – Spring Park Bay is among the clearest and healthiest in the lake; a LID risks introducing long-term herbicide use that could damage this status.
  • Fiscal Equity – A LID would impose mandatory fees on lakeshore homeowners—even if the majority oppose chemical treatments or additional taxes.
  • Not the City’s Role – Lake Minnetonka management falls under LMCD and the DNR—not the city. Spring Park should focus resources on public access and community needs.
  • Protect Public Access & Safety – LID-driven herbicide use could impact public swimming, boating, and the park’s popular community access areas.

Spring Park City Council

These are your elected officials – reach out if you’d like to stand up for Spring Park Bay:

Meeting Info: Regular City Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. ci.spring-park.mn.us

What We Stand Against

Though this LID option may not be active yet, there’s a need to remain vigilant. Creating one could mean forced herbicide treatments, shifted liability, and unnecessary charges on property owners—none of which align with Spring Park’s values.

Stay Involved

  • Contact your council members.
  • Attend or watch council meetings.
  • Help keep Spring Park Bay clear, healthy, and accessible—without tax burden or chemical intrusion.

Lake Minnetonka belongs to us all. Let’s help keep Spring Park Bay as pristine as it is.