The City of Minnetonka Council convened on October 28 to introduce and adopt new ordinances that stand to impact residents, canine companions, law enforcement capabilities, and city meeting schedules. Among the policies introduced were regulations tightening the leash on dogs in the city, whereby dog owners will be confined to having their pets on-leash when outside their property, a reversal from previous leeway that allowed dogs to walk at heel without being leashed, as indicated in a council meeting summary. Additionally, animals may continue to grace city parks, yet only off-leash in areas specified for such freedoms, pending the insights of a dedicated working group.