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November 30, 2023
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on November 30, 2023, at 5:00
p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin (virtual attendance), Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers
Members absent: Reid
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Clerk/Assistant to the City
Administrator Caitlyn Walker, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Planning Director Dusty Finke,
City Attorney Dave Anderson
II. Motion to Delegate Duties to Preside Over the Meeting to Council Member Albers
Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by DesLauriers, to delegate duties to preside over the meeting
to Council Member Albers.
A roll call vote was performed:
Cavanaugh aye
DesLauriers aye
Martin aye
Albers aye
Motion passed unanimously.
III. Land Acquisition
A. Consider adoption of Resolution 2023-108 approving resolution approving purchase
agreement for land acquisition (Hennepin County PID 041182311002)
City administrator Johnson provided an update that staff participated in the online land auction
for property at PID 041182311002 and PID 0411823140004 that occurred on November 30,
2023. The City had the highest bid for PID 041182311002. He explained the purchase agreement
presented to the City Council for approval has been reviewed by City Attorney Anderson.
Johnson invited Planning Director Finke to provide more detail on the bidding process that
occurred. Finked shared that the purchase price is $1,017,146.00 and the land is designated as
future development area and zoned rural residential urban reserve.
Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by DesLauriers, to adopt Resolution 2023-108 approving
purchase agreement for land acquisition at Hennepin County PID 041182311002.
A roll call vote was performed:
Cavanaugh aye
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DesLauriers aye
Martin aye
Albers aye
Motion passed unanimously.
B. Consider adoption of resolution approving resolution approving purchase
agreement for land acquisition (Hennepin County PID 0411823140004).
Anderson explained due to the conversations staff would like to have with the council, staff is
recommending a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c). to
consider making an offer to purchase Hennepin County PID 0411823140004.
Moved by Albers, seconded by Cavanaugh, to adjourn the meeting to closed session at 5:06 PM
pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c). to consider making an offer to purchase Hennepin
County PID 0411823140004.
A roll call vote was performed:
Cavanaugh aye
DesLauriers aye
Martin aye
Albers aye
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting returned to open session at 5:41 PM.
C. Consider adoption of resolution authorizing interfund loan for above land
acquisition(s).
Johnson stated staff will bring this resolution back for consideration at the December 5th, 2023,
regular City Council meeting.
IV. Adjourn
Moved by DesLauriers seconded by Cavanaugh, to adjourn the meeting at 5:42 p.m. A roll call
vote was performed:
Cavanaugh aye
DesLauriers aye
Martin aye
Albers aye
Motion passed unanimously.
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November 30, 2023
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk