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Home My Public Portal AboutApril/May Medina Message 20242052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 April / May 2024 CITY HALL 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-4643 f: 763-473-9359 e: city@medinamn.gov City Hall Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-9209 f: 763-473-8858 e: police@medinamn.gov Police Department Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111 City Council Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 763-360-5532 Joseph Cavanaugh 763-473-5123 Robin Reid 763-670-7614 City Council Meetings First & third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Park Commission Meetings Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-4643 f: 763-473-9359 e: city@medinamn.gov City Hall Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-9209 f: 763-473-8858 e: police@medinamn.gov Police Department Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111 City Council Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 763-360-5532 Joseph Cavanaugh 763-473-5123 Robin Reid 763-670-7614 City Council Meetings First & third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Park Commission Meetings Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. April / May 2024 Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting The meeting will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is held annually to review and correct assessed property values or property classifications in the City of Medina. More information can be found online at:: www.medinamn.us/boa/. Inside this issue: Maple Park Improvements ............................. Pg. 1 Board of Appeal and Equalization ................ Pg. 1 Illicit Discharge ................................................ Pg. 2 Land Use Applications .................................... Pg. 2 Clean Up Day ................................................... Pg. 3 Clean-Up Day ................................................... Pg. 4 Solicitor Permits ............................................... Pg. 5 Burn Permits & Safety ..................................... Pg. 5 Bike Safety ......................................................... Pg. 5 City Meeting & Event Calendar April 2024 2nd Tues—City Council 7 pm 3rd Wed—Board of Appeal Meeting 6:30 pm 9th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 16th Tues—Board of Appeal Continuation 6 pm 16th Tues—City Council 7 pm 17th Wed—Park Commission 7pm 27th Sat—Clean Up Day 8 am—Noon May 2024 7th Tues—City Council 7 pm 14th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 15th Wed—Park Commission 7pm 21st Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 27th Mon—City Offices Closed All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. See city website for current info: www.medinamn.us Meeting agendas & packets on website when available. Street Sweeping Reminders from Public Works Clean streets and gutters are an important part of protecting waterways. Street sweeping prevents pollutants and sediment from entering the stormwater system. A successful sweeping program helps keep Medina in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. Sweeping operations begin in the spring and is a slow process. As a motorist, please slow down when you approach a sweeper. When you notice a sweeper in your neighborhood, please help to clear the streets of garbage and recycling containers, cars, basketball hoops, and other obstructions. Remember, it's illegal to blow or rake leaves, grass clippings, branches, or other debris into the street. With your cooperation, we can keep our streets clean and reduce water pollutants! Public Works & Planning Page 2 April / May 2024 Land Use Applications Under Review The following land projects are currently under review by the City. For more information or for an update on the review schedule, please visit http://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/planning-zoning/ or contact the Planning Department at (763) 473-4643, ext. 1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Requirements The Planning Commission is scheduled to review requirements related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) at the April 9 meeting. An ADU is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone single-family home. ADUs are currently allowed in single-family districts in the City, subject to a series of requirements including: Requires Conditional Use Permit, including public hearing Property owner must reside in either the main home or the ADU ADU limited to 2 bedrooms and 1000 habitable square feet Anyone interested in this subject is encouraged to contact Planning Director Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846 or to attend the April 9 Planning Commission meeting. Hamel Apartments – 500 Hamel Rd – Medina Apartments LLC proposes to construct an 89-unit market rate apartment building and has requested approval of a site plan review and variance to increase the front setback from Hamel Road. The City is awaiting additional information from the applicant to finalize review. Contact Planning Department for more information on schedule. Spotless and Seamless Warehouse – 2382 Highway 55 – Spotless and Seamless Exteriors has requested approval of a site plan review for construction of a new warehouse. The City is awaiting additional information from the applicant to finalize review. Contact Planning Department for more information on schedule. Illicit Discharge Illicit discharge is any discharge of pollutants or non-stormwater materials allowed to enter the storm sewer system from overland flows or direct dumping of materials into a catch basin. We want clean water for all different kinds of activities like fishing, boating, and swimming. Proper care, monitoring, and management of illicit discharges are essential to the future health of our local bodies of water. Illicit discharges can occur in ditches, stormwater drains, and runoff from new developments. The discharge drains into the Elm Creek Watershed and then flows into our local bodies of water. Anything other than rain has the potential to be an illicit discharge. It's important we are aware of what illicit discharg es look like and report suspected illicit discharges to the proper authority. Our community and residents can participate in keeping our stormwater systems clean by being on the lookout for illicit discharges such as: Concrete or paint washed out in street (most common) Runoff such as grass clippings into stormwater drains Chemical dumping into stormwater drains Sediment track out (water or other discharge) from construction site Water rerouting from an existing water pond or other source Stormwater pond filled with dirt or other filler Toxic material being drained into a ditch or stormwater pond If you notice any of the above examples, or a situation that may be an illicit discharge, please report it immediately by calling 763-473-8852 or follow the link to our website to submit information electronically: https://medinamn.us/svcs/ environment. The information you provide will be confidential. April / May 2024 Page 5 Public Safety Bicycle Safety With spring around the corner, it is important to remind ourselves to be safe and to be seen while on the roadways and trails. Below are some quick basic reminders: Before you hit the road: Make sure you are wearing your helmet and close-toed shoes. Wear bright colors and use reflective gear. Have a working knowledge of road hand signals and bicycle laws. Use reflectors/flashing LED lights on the front and back of your bicycle to increase your visibility (especially if planning to ride before sunrise and after sundown). While on the road: Make sure you follow rules and road signs. Riders must ride in the same direction as traffic. Avoid distractions such as headphones and cellphones. Be alert and pay attention to motor vehicles and other traffic around you. Watch ahead of you for any road hazards or sudden traffic changes. For more information on bicycle safety, check out the MN Office of Traffic Safety’s website at: https://dps.mn.gov/ divisions/ots/pedestrians-bicycles/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=Bicyclists%20may%20ride%20on%20all,and%20signals% Burn Permits and Safety Burn Permits are required in the City of Medina to have an open fire larger than 3x3x3. Per City Ordinance, leaves, oils, rubber, and other smoke producing materials may not be burned. Burning must be a minimum of 600 feet from surrounding occupied residences. No burning is allowed if wind is over 12mph. DNR- How to safely burn landscape debris: Piles must be small and manageable. Clear all flammable material/vegetation within 10 feet of pile’s outer edge. Only burn when weather conditions are safe. Do not burn if the weather is windy or the land is dry. Keep a water supply and shovel close to the burning site. A responsible adult is required by law to be in attendance until the fire is completely out. Once your burn is complete, be sure to “mop up” the ashes with water and stir. Grass fires are often started from “holdover” debris piles that were not properly extinguished. This can occur days or even weeks after the piles were burned. Criminal offenses and penalties apply. As a reminder, every spring the DNR restricts burning until the area greens up. Please check the DNR website or call for current burning restrictions. Stop by the police department to apply for a permit or access the application at the city website. Further information is available on our city website at: www.medinamn.gov and the DNR website at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/ firerating_restrictions.html Permit Required for Solicitors Medina and Loretto ordinances require solicitors and transient merchants to obtain a permit from the City prior to selling products door to door. If a solicitor comes to your door, ask them for their City permit. If they don’t have proof of a permit send them away. If they refuse to leave call 911. The ordinance allows you to post your property with no solicitor signs. If they do come on your property, we can charge them with a violation of the ordinance. When a solicitor comes into City Hall for a permit, we run a check for past criminal histories before the permit is issued. Just because they have a City permit it does not mean that the City endorses them or their products. To report suspicious activity, call 911. There are several exceptions to the ordinance. Regular route sales persons, sales to businesses, newspaper delivery, and nonprofit organizations such as societies, associations or corporations solely of its members (ie. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Lions.) If a nonprofit organization is out selling in our cities, they are required to notify the City of their intent to sell door to door. To access the permit application, visit https:// medinamn.us/regulations-fees/licenses-permits/ peddler-solicitor-transient-merchant-permit/ G > T Y O F c ' CLEAN—UP DAY a APRIL 27 8am - Noon at 600 Clydesdale Trail (Rav,, Public Works/Police Facility MED I NA / FOR MEDINA RESIDENTS ONLY - PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED TO ENTER FACILITY ✓ BICYCLE COLLECTION Once again Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners will be onsite to collect, and repair, if necessary, bicycles for those who may not be able to afford one. Your donation of a bicycle provides an opportunity for others to be able to participate in a fun and environmentally friendly activity that also promotes good health! Consider donating a gently used or new bike at Clean-up Day! Vvisit Interfaith Outreach & Community Parters website at www.iocp.org J BRUSH & COMPOST SITE LOCATION: 2052 County Road 24 - Northwest of Medina City Hall HOURS: 7:00am - 4:30pm for Medina & Loretto Residents INSTRUCTIONS: Signage posted with locations for brush & compost piles. No bags or containers allowed. BRUSH PILE Trees, branches, brush, bushes, woody shrubs, vines, logs (NO LUMBER OR STUMPS) COMPOST PILE Grass clippings, leaves, mulch, flowers, weeds, sod, garden waste (NO BAGS, STRAW or FLOWER POTS) Due to the increased cost of disposal/illegal dumping, the City will move to a card reader system at the brush/compost site. The 1st phase will be distributiuon of access cards to residents, 2nd phase will be card access at the site. More details to follow. idled IV +I letera,d vREE LUNCH 1oara noon JERV v LAND PROTECTION AND RESTORTION? Protecting land allows landowners to preserve what they value & leave a conservation legacy for future generations. Additional benefits include improved air and water quality, more wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities, and increased property values. Landowners can be compensated for permanently protecting their property with a conservation easement, which is a set of development restrictions that a landowner voluntarily places on their property to permanently protect its natural resources. They also recharge groundwater, slow stormwater runoff, and help control floods. Visit Matt's booth to learn how Hennepin County works with residents to protect and restore habitat through conservation easements and habitat restoration projects. 'FREE MILKWEED SEEDS Visit Mary at the Butterfly booth for a FREE packet of seeds! Milkweeds are the REQUIRED host plants for monarch butterfly caterpillars & their flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. By planting milkweed, you can provide habitat for monarchs + attract and support pollinators. MEDINA'S PARK COMMISSION Visit the Parks booth to meet some of your fellow neighbors/volunteer Park Commissioners. Learn about happenings in the parks. Ask questions. Grab a Parks & Trails Map. Vote on amenities you'd like to see added. t