Minnetonka Manager Geralyn Barone Announces Retirement

Press release from the City of Minnetonka:

May 26, 2021

Minnetonka City Manager Geralyn Barone has announced she will retire in September, culminating a distinguished 40-year career of public service.

Barone has served Minnetonka for 27 years, the last nine as city manager, and her steady guidance has been invaluable to city staff, elected officials and the community. Her impact also extends well beyond Minnetonka, as she has served in leadership roles for countless professional organizations, boards and committees.

Barone credits an active and engaged community with helping Minnetonka realize a number of milestone achievements during her tenure. These include expansion of the city’s parks and trails system, construction of a new public safety facility and a deep commitment to the community’s natural environment.

An event celebrating Barone’s impactful career will be scheduled for later this year. Her final day as city manager will be Sept. 10, 2021.

Next steps

At their May 24 meeting, the city council discussed the search process for Minnetonka’s next city manager. The council indicated its intention to appoint Assistant City Manager Mike Funk as interim city manager following Barone’s retirement. Due to the upcoming fall election for mayor and two at-large city council seats, the council agreed to postpone initiation of a replacement process until after the election.

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