HomeMy Public PortalAbout03.03.2015 City Council Meeting PacketMEDINA
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Medina City Hall
2052 County Road 24
Meeting Rules of Conduct:
• Fill out and turn in white
comment card
• Give name and address
• Indicate if representing a group
• Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the February 17, 2015 Special Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the February 17, 2015 Regular Council Meeting
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve American Legion Consumption and Display Liquor License
B. Approve Site Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless
C. Approve Dismantle and Removal Services Agreement with Iseler Demolition, Inc.
D. Appoint Part-time Temporary Planning Office Assistant
E. Resolution of Support for the Three Rivers Park District Baker/Carver Regional Trail Master Plan
VI. COMMENTS
A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda
B. Park Commission
C. Planning Commission
VII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Update — Peter Rechelbacher
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Property Resources Development Corporation — PUD Concept Plan for a Conservation Design
Subdivision of 42 lots on 170 gross acres located east of Homestead Trail and west of Deerhill
Road
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B. Wakefield Limited Partnership, LLLP - Final Plat — 3385 County Road 24
1. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Wakefield Valley Farm
C. Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) Regulations — Discussion
1. Ordinance Regarding Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Amending Chapter 7 of the
City Code
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
ADJOURN
Posted 2/27/2015 Page 1 of 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina City Council
FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: February 27, 2015
DATE OF MEETING: March 3, 2015
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report
V. CONSENT
A. Approve American Legion Consumption and Display Liquor License
— All paperwork is in order and fees have been paid. Staff recommends approval.
No attachments for this item.
B. Approve Site Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless — The site lease is for the area
currently occupied by the 75,000 gallon elevated water tower at 3574 Pinto Drive.
The agreement to remove the old water tower is covered under item 5C. The leased
area will consist of ground space for installation of a 150 foot monopole tower along
with a five foot lightning rod (155' total) and associated communications facilities
and equipment including transmission lines, cables or conduits, an equipment shelter
and generator, and electronic equipment and antennas. Staff recommends approval.
See attached agreement.
C. Approve Dismantle and Removal Services Agreement with Iseler Demolition, Inc. —
The agreement covers dismantling and removing, down to the concrete foundation,
the 75,000 gallon elevated water tower at 3574 Pinto Drive (Hamel well house #1)
for $15,800. The water tower has not been used for a number of years and would
require expensive maintenance. The cellular antennas will be removed from the
water tower and the temporary cellular tower will be in place no later than May 8th.
Iseler will have the old water tower removed no later than June 15th. Staff
recommends approval.
See attached agreement.
D. Appoint Part-time Temporary Planning Office Assistant — This position will assist
the planning department with conversion of records to electronic format. It is
budgeted for a total term of 750 hours. Staff recommends the appointment of Jacquel
Nissen to the position of part-time temporary planning office assistant effective
April 6, 2015.
See attached memo.
E. Resolution of Support for the Three Rivers Park District Baker/Carver Regional
Trail Master Plan — The proposed resolution is based on the recommendation of the
Park Commission and states the City of Medina supports the Baker/Carver Regional
Trail Master Plan and recommends that Three Rivers Park District manage and
develop the trail as set forth in the Master Plan. The regional trail is proposed to
connect from Baker Park Reserve to Carver Park Reserve (a distance of 17 miles).
The portion of the regional trail in the City of Medina is fully contained within
Baker Park Reserve, connecting west to the City of Maple Plain. In an effort to
conserve paper we did not print and include the entire master plan in your packets. If
you would like to review the entire plan, it can be viewed at:
http://www.threeriversparks. org/about/planning-and-construction/planning-
projects/current-initiatives/carver-baker-rt-mp.aspx or if you would like a printed
copy, please contact city hall. Staff recommends approval.
See attached resolution, map and minutes.
VII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Update — Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(MCWD) Representative Peter Rechelbacher will provide an update on the watershed
activities for the City Council.
No Attachments.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRDC — PUD Concept Plan for a Conservation Design Subdivision of 42 lots on 170
gross acres located east of Homestead Trail and west of Deerhill Road — Property
Resources Development Corporation, Inc. (PRDC) has made an application for a
Conservation Design Planned Unit Development (CD-PUD) Concept Plan review. The
applicant is proposing a 42 lot CD-PUD on approximately 170 acres on a property
located east of Homestead Trail and west of Deerhill Road and Morningside Road. A
CD-PUD is a type of PUD permitted by the City where an alternative development plan
(including increased density) to traditional zoning is employed in order to preserve
ecological resources, wildlife corridors, scenic views, and rural character. City Staff
recommends that the City Council review the concept plan and provide comments to the
applicant.
See attached staff report.
B. Wakefield Limited Partnership, LLP — Final Plat — 3385 County Road 24— The
Wakefield Limited Partnership, LLLP has made an application for a final plat at 3385
County Road 24. The site is located on the south side of County Road 24 east of
Homestead Trail. The property is approximately 74 acres in size and currently is
occupied by one single family house. The property is zoned and guided as Rural
Residential. The plat proposes to divide the property into three lots. The preliminary plat
was approved on September 16, 2014. Generally, the parcels and easements are
consistent with the preliminary plat and preliminary plat approval.
See attached staff report and resolution.
Recommended Motion: Adopt the resolution approving the final plat of
Wakefield Valley Farm.
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C. Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) Regulations Discussion — Local
government regulations are required to be submitted to the MPCA for 30 days prior to
adoption regarding subsurface sewage treatment systems. The City cannot adopt the
regulations until the March 17 meeting. However, staff wanted to present the ordinance
to the Council for discussion and comment, so it may be possible to adopt on March 17.
Staff is looking for discussion and feedback on replacement of systems which do not
conform, point of sale inspections, and whether more restrictive standards are necessary.
See attached staff report and draft ordinance.
XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 003031E-003047E for $44,290.14,
order check numbers 42527-42574 for $161,561.62, and payroll EFT 506240-506265 for
$45, 970.92.
INFORMATION PACKET
• Planning Department Update
• Police Department Update
• Public Works Department Update
• Claims List
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on February 17, 2014 at
6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Ca11 to Order
Members present: Cousineau, Martin, Pederson (6:45 PM), Mitchell
Members absent: Anderson
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Planner Dusty Finke,
Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Public Safety Director Ed Belland.
II. Five Year Staffing Plan
City Administrator Scott Johnson provided the City Council with information regarding
the proposed Five Year Staffing Plan. The City Council requested an updated
organizational chart with the potential positions, the financial impact of the proposed
positions, and how the staff changes were managed during the economic downturn.
III. Discuss Building Code Section 1306
Staff requested Council discussion and direction on whether or not to repeal Building
Code Section 1306. The City Council discussed Building Code 1306 and waiving the
requirement in Medina. Staff was directed to move forward with contacting local fire
chiefs about repealing the code section, bring forward other zoning options for
discussion, and move forward with the process to repeal Building Code Section 1306.
Adjournment
Mitchell closed the meeting at 7.•00 p.m.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
Scott Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
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3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015
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5 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on February 17, 2015 at
6 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided.
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8 I. ROLL CALL
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10 Members present: Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell.
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12 Members absent: Anderson.
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14 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer
15 Tom Kellogg, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Chief of
16 Police Ed Belland, and Recording Secretary Amanda Staple.
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18 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.)
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20 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:02 p.m.)
21 The agenda was approved as presented.
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23 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:02 p.m.)
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25 A. Approval of the February 3, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
26 It was noted on page four, line 13, it should state, "...will most likely occur on its own the
27 new stalls most likely will be used." On page four, line 41, it should state, "...applicants
28 applicant's. On page five, line 10, it should state, "She stated that whether She stated
29 that regardless if..." On page five, line 25, it should state, "...business calls answered by
30 the department."
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32 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Martin, to approve the February 3, 2015 regular City
33 Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
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35 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:04 p.m.)
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37 A. Approve Street Sweeping Services Agreement with Carefree Services Inc.
prove Speci Fions and Au rim dvt for Bids for Park
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39 at Fields of Medina
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41 D. Approve Upland Buffer Easement Anreement with Daniel 1A/ Muncell
42 E. Resolution No. 2015-17 Authorizing Proposal for the Ardmore
43 Subwatershed Retrofit Assessment
44 F. Resolution No. 2015-18 Granting Extension of Time to File the Plat of
45 Woodland Hill Preserve Amending Resolution 2014-76
46 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
47 passed unanimously.
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49 VI. COMMENTS (7:07 p.m.)
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1 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
2 There were none.
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4 B. Park Commission
5 Scherer reported that the Commission's next meeting will feature a presentation from a
6 representative of Three Rivers Park District regarding trails and discussion of park
7 dedication from a PUD request.
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9 Mitchell referenced the issue of snow removal for four season trails and the burden that
10 places on City staff. He believed that the Park Commission should discuss that matter.
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12 C. Planning Commission
13 Planning Commissioner Reid stated that the Commission met the previous week to hear
14 three requests including a conservation design PUD request, noting that the
15 Commission heard input from residents both in favor and against the proposal. She
16 advised that no action was taken because this was a review of a Concept Plan and
17 noted that the Commission therefore only provided input. She stated that the
18 Commission considered three requests from Wealshire of Medina for a memory care
19 facility and reported that the Commission recommended unanimous approval of all three
20 requests. She stated that the Commission also continued a public hearing regarding
21 solar equipment and advised that resident input was gathered and the Commission
22 recommended that ground mounted solar equipment be allowed within the business and
23 industrial park zoning districts. She stated that there was support for solar from
24 residents in attendance for use within the residential zoning district but advised that the
25 Commission believes additional input from residents should be obtained prior to
26 changing the regulations in that zoning district.
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28 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:13 p.m.) (Continued)
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30 C. Approve Purchase of Vehicle for the West Metro Drug Task Force
31 Belland reported that the Task Force has been in place since 2003 and the majority of
32 the vehicles used by that group are obtained through forfeiture. He stated that one of
33 the vehicles used would need repairs in excess of the vehicle value and there are no
34 available vehicles in forfeiture, which is why a different vehicle will be needed.
35
36 Mitchell confirmed that the vehicle value would be approximately $7,000.
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38 Johnson advised that the funds used to purchase the vehicle would come from the Drug
39 Task Force fund.
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41 Moved by Cousineau, seconded by Pederson, to approve the purchase of vehicles for
42 the West Metro Drug Task Force. Motion passed unanimously.
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44 D. Approve Upland Buffer Easement Agreement with Daniel W. Munsell
45 Martin questioned if Mr. Munsell's spouse should be listed on the agreement as well.
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47 Batty stated that Mr. Munsell is in title individually.
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49 Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the upland buffer easement
50 agreement with Daniel W. Munsell. Motion passed unanimously.
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1 B. Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Park
2 at Fields of Medina
3 Johnson presented two additional items at the dais including a professional services
4 amendment and the plans prepared by WSB.
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6 Kellogg stated that the original plans were prepared one year ago and included a total
7 project cost estimate of $27,000. He stated that the project moved forward but was not
8 completed last year and reviewed the remaining work to be completed this year. He
9 stated that this proposal includes preparation of the bid package for the remaining work
10 to be completed this year along with the additional professional services that would be
11 necessary from WSB. He stated that there is a credit of $4,000 from the previous year's
12 budget for the project, which will be credited against this total. He noted that there are
13 areas where public works could complete some of the work in order to obtain cost
14 savings.
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16 Martin confirmed that the hard construction costs had been budgeted for originally but
17 there are additional costs due to the project occurring over two construction seasons.
18 She questioned how much over budget the project will be.
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20 Scherer stated that he did not believe that the project was over budget, this was simply a
21 change in the service agreement.
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23 Pederson questioned in which areas cost savings could be gained through the use of
24 public works.
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26 Kellogg noted that some of the inspection services could be completed by public works
27 and noted that if a good contractor is chosen and the project moves quickly there would
28 be additional cost savings.
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30 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the specifications and authorize
31 advertisement for bids for the park at Fields of Medina, with the recommendation that
32 Public Works completes the amount of work possible, and the professional services
33 amendment. Motion passed unanimously.
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35 VII. PRESENTATIONS
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37 A. Fire Department Annual Reports (7:27 p.m.)
38 Belland introduced the Fire Chiefs from each of the four fire departments that serve
39 Medina to provide their annual reports.
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41 Chief Eisinger, Maple Plain Fire Department, summarized the total number and type of
42 services calls during 2014 for the department and specifically within Medina. He
43 provided additional information on the number of firefighters in his department and the
44 amount of hours logged for the department during 2014 by category. He provided the
45 average response time for the department for each of the cities the department services.
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47 Mitchell appreciated the highlights of a very lengthy and complete annual report. He
48 questioned if the Chief is satisfied with the health of his department.
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50 Eisinger stated that things are going very well in his department. He also reviewed
51 some of the mutual aid cities that the department responds to.
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2 Mitchell asked if the department is satisfied with their current facility and equipment.
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4 Eisinger reported that the department is satisfied in their current location and highlighted
5 some of the equipment the department possesses.
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7 Pederson questioned how often the ladder truck is used and whether that is used for
8 mutual aid.
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10 Eisinger advised that the ladder truck is typically the first truck reporting for a structural
11 fire and confirmed that vehicle also is used for some mutual aid responses.
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13 Chief Ruchti, Hamel Fire Department, reported that the total number of calls for the
14 department and specifically within Medina. He provided the percentage of calls received
15 by category and the average response times as well as the number of firefighters within
16 the department. He highlighted the total number of hours logged for the department
17 during 2014 as well as accomplishments for the year.
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19 Mitchell asked similar questions to Chief Ruchti regarding the status and needs for the
20 department.
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22 Ruchti stated that the department is functioning well but long-term would like a larger
23 space, as they have been in their current space since 1967.
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25 Martin referenced the response time and questioned if there is a higher response time
26 when traveling to the north end of Medina compared to the south end because of the
27 station location.
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29 Ruchti reported a response time of 5.18 for the south end of Medina compared to a
30 response time of 5.39 for the north end of the city.
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32 Martin clarified the type of service calls, which occurred in Medina during 2014,
33 specifically the fire calls and questioned how often the department relied on mutual aid
34 for the 15 fire calls.
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36 Ruchti did not have the exact figure but believed approximately 35-50 percent of the fire
37 calls utilized mutual aid. He believed that two of the fire calls required bringing in
38 another city for use of their ladder truck.
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40 Chief Van Eyll, Long Lake, stated that his report includes detailed information and he
41 would simply like to summarize the highlights. He advised that all the members of the
42 department became blue card certified, which requires an additional 66 hours of training
43 for each member in addition to the yearly required training. He highlighted the
44 partnerships made with the four fire departments present tonight, as well as another
45 agreement with Health Partners to promote physical wellness. He stated that the
46 department turns 100 this year and therefore the plans for a centennial celebration have
47 begun for the event, which will occur on September 19th. He also highlighted the
48 technology updates that have been made to the facility and equipment.
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50 Pederson questioned how well the IPad technology has been working.
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1 Van Eyll responded that the smartphone technology has been working well for those
2 who use that technology. He explained that when the responder opens the call for
3 service on their smartphone they are able to mark whether or not they will be responding
4 and the other responders are also able to see those responses in real time. He
5 confirmed that there are two stations within Long Lake and that the firefighters are split
6 between those facilities. He stated that the department has been very lucky with the
7 buildings that they have, noting that one building is debt free while Orono shoulders the
8 debt for the other building. He echoed the comments that the department moral is
9 positive.
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11 Martin questioned the number of calls received specifically for Medina.
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13 Van Eyll provided that information.
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15 Pederson questioned if the stations are drive -through stations.
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17 Van Eyll reported that station one is a drive -through station while station two is not.
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19 Chief Leuer, Loretto Fire Department, provided a copy of the written annual report to the
20 members of the Council. He reported a total of 52 calls responded to in Medina during
21 2014 and also provided the response times. He provided the current number of
22 members for the department, noting that the department is almost fully staffed. He
23 stated that there was an aggressive training schedule during 2014 and reviewed the
24 equipment upgrades that will be done. He stated that the department is looking to move
25 forward with a new station in 2017 and advised that the previous year he was successful
26 in gaining additional legislative funds.
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28 Pederson asked for additional information regarding the new facility.
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30 Leuer stated that the department currently services five cities within 39 square miles and
31 the station is very tight. He stated that the department is working on a feasibility study
32 and financial impact study to determine the impact to the member cities. He advised
33 that Corcoran is also interested in partnering with the department to create a new
34 station. He reported that department moral is positive, noting that there are several
35 younger members in the department. He confirmed that his department also utilizes the
36 smartphone technology and find it very useful.
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38 Martin thanked all the Fire Chiefs for their reports and the services provided by their
39 departments not only to Medina but the surrounding communities.
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41 Mitchell stated that there has been talk in the past about merging and suggested instead
42 using the term fire district with each of the departments keeping their own name. He
43 thanked the Fire Chiefs and their departments for their services.
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45 VIII. NEW BUSINESS
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47 A. Ordinance No. 576 Related to Solar Equipment; Amending Chapter 8 of the
48 City Code (7:57 p.m.)
49 Finke stated that the Council discussed the current solar ordinance specifically because
50 of a request from Wright Hennepin Cooperative regarding the possibility of installing
51 ground -mounted equipment on their property in Medina. He stated that the Council
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I seemed in agreement to discussing the possibility of allowing ground mounted solar
2 equipment. He reported that the Planning Commission held two public hearings, in
3 January and February, to discuss solar energy and recommended allowing ground
4 mounted equipment in the business and industrial park zoning districts. He reviewed the
5 other recommended conditions from the Planning Commission including a 500-foot
6 buffer from residential property, counting solar equipment as lot coverage, requiring a
7 Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and limiting ground mounted equipment to a percentage
8 of the lot with a one -acre maximum. He explained that staff used the recommendations
9 of the Planning Commission to create the criteria that would be used for a CUP for
10 ground mounted solar equipment. He stated that there were advocates of solar
11 equipment present at the Commission meeting who encouraged the City to allow
12 additional solar equipment within residential areas, specifically the rural residential
13 zoning district. He advised that the Commission did have interest in reviewing that
14 option but decided that additional resident input should be received prior to amending
15 that zoning district. He stated that staff will publish that item in the City newsletter prior
16 to that discussion occurring. He reported that the Planning Commission did recommend
17 approval of the ordinance as presented tonight.
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19 Cousineau stated that the R4 zoning district does not seem to be consistent with the
20 other residential districts in the language used.
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22 Finke stated that he would correct that item.
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24 Martin questioned if the model ordinance from the State addresses residential districts.
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26 Finke confirmed that there are two model options for residential districts and advised that
27 he could provide that text for the Council to review.
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29 Pederson asked for clarification regarding the setback necessary for building mounted
30 equipment.
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32 Finke stated that building mounted equipment would only require the setback for the
33 building.
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35 Pederson stated that it appears the 500-foot setback would deter parcels from taking
36 advantage of ground -mounted equipment.
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38 Finke agreed that properties adjacent to residential property would most likely not be
39 able to utilize ground -mounted equipment unless they could meet the 500-foot setback
40 from the residential property. He stated that the 500-foot setback would only apply to
41 parcels adjacent to residential properties.
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43 Pederson stated that he would like to see the setback reduced much less, suggesting
44 150 feet.
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46 Cousineau echoed the comments of support for a 150-foot setback.
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48 Chris Pederson, Bloomington resident, stated that he works in the area and also
49 attended the Planning Commission meeting. He believed the 500-foot setback would
50 box out residential development in the future. He stated that ground mounted solar
51 equipment is the most efficient method of renewable energy available and therefore the
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I return on the investment would be much quicker. He stated that ultimately the
2 homeowners will be the ones to move renewable energy into the future and believed that
3 those individuals should have the same opportunity as businesses.
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5 Mitchell stated that he visited the Rockford Wright - Hennepin solar site, which is near
6 residential properties, and stated that he could see where the area could be seen as an
7 eye sore. He explained that this part of the ordinance is being considered first while the
8 residential portion of the ordinance will be considered second, with additional public
9 input being gathered.
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11 Wayne Bauerschmidt, Wright Hennepin Electric, stated that they could support a 500-
12 foot setback as well as a smaller setback.
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14 Cousineau questioned if the business would be interested in adding a second solar
15 garden in the future if this is successful.
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17 Bauerschmidt stated that the members are driving this project and stated that they would
18 be willing to consider a second site but noted that the large setback may impact that
19 ability.
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21 Pederson referenced the water tower site on Willow Drive and the current zoning district.
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23 Finke advised that is zoned business.
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25 Martin referenced the condition regarding the solar equipment footprint, which is not to
26 exceed 20 percent of the lot with a one -acre maximum and asked for additional input.
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28 Bauerschmidt stated that the company has been approached by the city of Maple Grove
29 regarding a previous landfill site, which could be completely covered with solar panels.
30 He stated that limitation could have an effect on the possibilities for additional solar
31 gardens in the City in the future.
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33 Finke stated that other cities are being approached with the idea of a solar farm, which
34 would be large scale in size, and noted that the Planning Commission did not want to
35 see projects of that scale and that is where the one -acre maximum came into effect. He
36 explained that the Commission considered the possible locations within the business
37 and industrial zoning districts.
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39 Pederson stated that he attended the Wright Hennepin open house one year ago and
40 had been approached by a previous Planning Commissioner with the idea of using the
41 landfill site in Medina. He believed that the setback of 500 feet is too high.
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43 Mitchell stated that the setback can always be reduced, noting that the applicant is
44 satisfied with this setback and noted that he would like to err on the side of being more
45 restrictive.
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47 Martin questioned if the landfills are currently located in the business or industrial zoning
48 districts.
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50 Finke confirmed that the landfills do not fall into those zoning districts.
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1 Cousineau stated that this ordinance seems tailored to the request from Wright
2 Hennepin rather than applying to the City for the future.
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4 Martin stated that while she would like to see a smaller setback, she would be in favor of
5 allowing this ordinance amendment to move through in order to allow the Wright
6 Hennepin request to move forward.
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8 Mitchell stated that he did not see a problem making the ordinance more restrictive at
9 this time and amending it in the future if needed.
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11 Pederson stated that he would not support the 500-foot setback tonight. He suggested a
12 setback of 150 feet.
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14 Martin stated that she could support a setback of 150 feet.
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16 Cousineau stated that she can see the arguments from both sides, although she wanted
17 to protect the homeowners as well. She stated that she could support a setback of 150
18 to 200 feet.
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20 Finke confirmed that the business and industrial districts do not often interfere with
21 residential properties, especially under the context of the ordinance language.
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23 Martin stated that the setback of 500 feet could deter possible development.
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25 Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to adopt ordinance no. 576 related to solar
26 equipment; amending Chapter 8 of the City Code, additional amending subdivision 2,
27 Item B, decreasing the setback from 500 feet to 300 feet, item E, removing the language
28 "or one acre whichever is less', Item K, adding language "and/or to promote harmony
29 with neighboring property uses", and amending the R4 language to be consistent with
30 the other residential districts. Motion passed unanimously.
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32 1. Resolution No. 2015-19 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No.
33 576 by Title and Summary
34 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve Resolution No. 2015-19
35 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 576 by Title and Summary. Motion passed
36 unanimously.
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38 B. 2015 Independence Beach Street and Stormwater Improvements (8:37 p.m.)
39 Scherer stated that there has been a grant opportunity to include stormwater aspects
40 along with a road project in the Independence Beach area. He identified the streets
41 included in the overlay project and summarized the history of the infrastructure in that
42 area. He believed the utilities to be in fair condition and that the lifespan of the utilities
43 would exceed or match the lifespan of the overlay project. He described the street
44 improvements included in the overlay and provided an estimate of the project cost as
45 well as the assessment cost. He stated that he would like to schedule a neighborhood
46 meeting to explain the project to the affected residents and develop a feasibility report
47 with more project details. He referenced the stormwater portion of the project proposed
48 to occur near Lake Ardmore, noting there is a grant opportunity for that project. He
49 stated that if the grant is not obtained the cost estimate for the stormwater project could
50 be lowered.
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1 Pederson questioned if staff has an impression from the residents in that area on their
2 level of support for the project.
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4 Scherer stated that he believed there would be support of the street project but was
5 unsure with the level of support there would be for the grant project.
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7 Kellogg stated that the grant application is due March 6th and the PCA will announce
8 their decision by April 30th. He was unsure of the odds that the City would receive the
9 funds, but noted that all the criteria have been met. He stated that the street project will
10 already be occurring and noted that the additional grant project could be done in
11 conjunction with that project to obtain cost savings.
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13 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to direct staff to move forward with the
14 preparation of a feasibility report for the Independence Beach Overlay Project. Motion
15 passed unanimously.
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17 1. Resolution No. 2015-20 Authorizing Submittal of a Proposal with
18 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Ardmore Avenue
19 Stormwater Retrofit Project
20 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to adopt resolution no. 2015-20 authorizing
21 submittal of a proposal with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Ardmore
22 Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Project. Motion passed unanimously.
23
24 IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (8:51 p.m.)
25 Johnson referenced the Wealshire project, noting that the developer did go out for bids
26 but received higher numbers than projected for the project. He advised that staff is
27 going to meet with the company this week to determine if the City could assist.
28
29 X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (8:53 p.m.)
30 Pederson stated that he attended the Uptown Hamel meeting today with Johnson and
31 Scherer and commended staff for their work.
32
33 Xl. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (8:53 p.m.)
34 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the bills, EFT 003006E-
35 003030E for $386,066.66, order check numbers 42475-42526 for $145,169.45, and
36 payroll EFT 506209-506239 for $47,493.27 and payroll check number 020431 for
37 784.08. Motion passed unanimously.
38
39 XII. ADJOURN
40 Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Motion
41 passed unanimously.
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45 Bob Mitchell, Mayor
46 Attest:
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49 Scott Johnson, City Administrator
Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 9
February 17, 2015
Agenda Item # 5B
SITE NAME: MINC Hamel
SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
This SITE LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease") is made this day of_, 2015,
by and between the City of Medina, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("Landlord") and
Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless with its principal office located at
One Verizon Way, Mail Stop 4AW100, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 (telephone
number 866-862-4404) ("Tenant").
RECITALS
A. Landlord and Tenant are parties to an Amended Antenna Site Lease
Agreement dated September 1, 1993, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated April 18,
2005, and Amendment No. 2 dated November 27, 2006, referenced by Tenant as
Contract # 11091-2 (collectively, the "Terminated Agreement").
B. The Terminated Agreement provides for Tenant's installation and
operation of wireless communications equipment and facilities on and adjacent to
Landlord's water tower located at 3574 Pinto Drive, Medina, Minnesota.
C. The Landlord's use of the water tower has ceased and Landlord will
remove the structure by June 15, 2015.
D. Landlord and Tenant wish to provide for: (i) the Landlord's removal of the
water tower; (ii) termination of the Terminated Agreement, and; (iii) establishment of
terms and conditions by which Tenant may install its own monopole and continue
operation of wireless communications services on Landlord's property.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, the mutual
covenants and conditions below, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Terminated Agreement. As of the Commencement Date defined in paragraph 7
below, Landlord and Tenant agree that this Lease replaces the Terminated
Agreement. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that notwithstanding the termination of
the Terminated Agreement and the commencement of this Lease, Tenant may have
made and may continue to make, and the Landlord may continue to receive, rental and
other payments pursuant to the Terminated Agreement. In such event, any rental or
other payments made pursuant to the Terminated Agreement for any period after its
termination shall be applied and credited against any rentals or other payments due
under this Lease.
2. Leased Premises. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Landlord
hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord a portion of Landlord's
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property located at 3574 Pinto Drive, Medina, Minnesota legally described in Exhibit A
attached hereto (the "Property"). Tenant leases that portion of the Property containing
approximately 3,380 square feet, together with the non-exclusive right of ingress and
egress from Pinto Drive to the site, on foot or motor vehicle, all as depicted in Exhibit B
attached hereto ("Leased Premises"). The Leased Premises consist of ground space
for installation of a 150 foot monopole tower along with a five (5) foot lightning rod (155'
total) ("Tower") and associated communications facilities and equipment including
transmission lines, cables or conduits, an equipment shelter and generator, and
electronic equipment and antennas, all as described in Exhibit C attached hereto
("Tenant Facilities").
3. Removal of Equipment from Water Tower; Construction of Monopole.
Landlord will remove the water tower by June 15, 2015. Tenant shall remove all its
equipment from the water tower on or before May 8, 2015. On or before April 15, 2015,
Tenant may place a temporary tower, not to exceed 100' in height, on the Property as
shown in Exhibit C attached hereto, and operate its equipment thereon until the Tower
is constructed provided that such construction shall be completed and the temporary
tower removed by no later than December 1, 2015. The Tower must be constructed
with all Tenant Facilities installed as indicated in Exhibits B and C.
4. Rent.
(a) Amount. As consideration for this Lease, Tenant shall pay Landlord rent
in the initial amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty Five and 01/100 Dollars
($2665.01) per month. Rent shall be paid in advance, on or before the 1st of each
month.
(b) Annual Adjustments. Commencing January 1, 2016, rent shall
automatically increase each January 1st by the increase in the Consumer Price Index
("CPI") or 4%, whichever is greater. To determine the rental increase each year, the
monthly rent amount during the previous calendar year shall be multiplied by an
appropriate percentage figure. The CPI is the "Consumer Price Index for All Items, All
Urban Consumers, (Basel984=100)" for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Consolidated
Metropolitan Statistical Area as published by the United States Department of Labor
Statistics, or if such index shall be discontinued, the successor index, or if there shall be
no successor index, such comparable index as mutually agreed upon by the parties. In
the event the CPI exceeds 4%, the appropriate rent increase shall be calculated using a
fraction the numerator of which shall be the CPI for the third quarter of the preceding
year and the denominator of which shall be the CPI for the corresponding quarter of one
year earlier. Such fraction shall be converted to a percentage equivalent. The resulting
percentage figure shall be multiplied by the previous year's rent.
(c) Taxes. In addition to monthly rent, Tenant shall timely pay its prorata
share of any real property taxes or payment in lieu of taxes required as a direct result of
this Lease.
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5. Co -Location.
(a) Landlord Approval. The Tower shall be designed to accommodate
antennas and facilities of additional users. Subject to receipt of Landlord's prior written
consent, which may be conditioned upon an increase in Tenant's rent as provided
herein, and upon receipt of any applicable zoning or permitting approvals, Tenant may
allow unaffiliated third parties to co -locate wireless antennas and facilities on the Tower,
or may sublease a portion of the ground within the Leased Premises, on commercially
reasonable terms and conditions. In the event Tenant leases any portion of the Tower
or subleases any portion of the Leased Premises, the Tenant's monthly rent shall be
increased by the greater of: (i) 50% of the rent received from the additional user, or (ii)
Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00), inflated as provided in paragraph 4(b)
above. In the event a new user seeks to locate facilities or equipment outside the
Leased Premises, such new user will be required to enter into a separate land lease
with the Landlord.
(b) Landlord Co -Location. Tenant shall permit the Landlord to locate and
attach one (1) antenna on the Tower for public safety or other non-commercial
municipal purposes, so long as the Tower height/location requested by Landlord is
available and such use will not create interference with Tenant's uses or another
existing users on the Tower. The installation of such equipment will be at Landlord's
expense, but the Landlord will not be required to pay rent to Tenant.
6. Governmental Approval Contingency.
(a) Tenant Application. Tenant's right to use the Leased Premises is
expressly made contingent upon its obtaining all the certificates, permits, zoning and
other approvals that may be required by any federal, state, or local authority including
the engineering study on the Tower as required below and, further, Tenant shall at all
times comply with the conditions contained in the conditional use permit attached hereto
as Exhibit D.
(b) Studies. Before obtaining a building permit, Landlord may require that
Tenant obtain, at its sole expense: (i) a radio frequency interference study carried out by
an independent and qualified professional approved by the Landlord showing that
Tenant's intended antenna frequencies will not interfere with existing communications
facilities operating at or adjacent to the Property, and; (ii) an engineering study showing
that the proposed Tower is able to support the Tenant's Facilities under high wind
loading.
(c) Non -approval. In the event that any required approval is finally rejected or
denied, or any certificate, permit, license, or approval issued to Tenant is canceled,
expires, lapses, or is otherwise withdrawn or terminated by governmental authority or
Tenant will be unable to use the Leased Premises for its intended purposes, Tenant
may terminate this Lease. Notice of Tenant's exercise of its right to terminate shall be
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given to Landlord in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be
effective ninety (90) days from receipt of such notice by Landlord.
7. Term.
(a) Initial Term. The initial term of this Lease shall commence in 2015 on the
first day of the month following the date of execution by both parties (the
"Commencement Date"). The initial term shall end on December 31, 2025 (the "Initial
Term"). On and after the Commencement Date, the Terminated Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force or effect.
(b) Renewal Terms. The term of this Lease shall automatically be extended
for three (3) additional five (5) year terms unless Tenant terminates it at the end of the
then current term by giving Landlord written notice of the intent to terminate at least six
(6) months prior to the end of the then current term. Rent shall increase annually as
provided in Paragraph 4(b) above.
8. Tenant's Use.
(a) User Priority. Tenant agrees that the following priorities of existing use, in
descending order, shall apply in the event of communication interference or other
conflict while this Lease is in effect, and Tenant's use shall be subordinate accordingly:
1. Landlord;
2. Public safety agencies, including law enforcement, fire, and ambulance
services, that are not part of the Landlord;
3. Government -regulated entities offering a service to the general public for a
fee, in a manner similar to a public utility, such as cellular telephone or
data transmission services, but not including radio or television
broadcasters, whose rights precede this Lease.
(b) Purposes. The Tenant shall have exclusive use of the Leased Premises
only for the purpose of installing, maintaining, and operating the Tower and Tenant
Facilities to provide wireless telecommunication services and uses incidental thereto,
which Tenant is legally authorized to provide. Tenant's use of the "Leased Premises"
shall otherwise be non-exclusive and Landlord specifically reserves the right to make
additions, deletions, or modifications on the Property. Tenant shall comply with all
applicable ordinances, statutes and regulations of local, state and federal government
agencies.
(c) Operation. Tenant shall have the right, at its sole cost and expense, to
operate and maintain the Tower and Tenant Facilities on the Leased Premises in
accordance with good engineering practices, with all applicable FCC rules and
regulations.
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(d) Tenant Maintenance. Tenant shall, at its own expense, reasonably
maintain the Leased Premises, Tower and Tenant Facilities in a safe condition and in
good repair and in a manner that does not materially conflict with use by Landlord. Any
modifications to the Leased Premises for Tenant's benefit shall be at the Tenant's
expense. Tenant has the right to maintain, replace, repair, or otherwise modify its
equipment or utilities with similar or comparable equipment, provided Tenant may not
materially alter, modify, or replace the Tower or any of Tenant Facilities without prior
notification to the City. In the event Tenant fails to reasonably maintain the Leased
Premises, Landlord may complete such maintenance upon at least ten (10) days written
notice to Tenant. Tenant shall reimburse all expenses incurred by Landlord in
reasonably maintaining the Leased Premises within thirty (30) days of receipt of an
invoice for such expenses.
(e) Loss and Damage. Tenant assumes and bears the risk of all loss and
damage to the Tower or Tenant Facilities from any and every cause whatsoever, whether
or not insured, except in the case of negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of
the City. No loss or damage to the Tower or Tenant Facilities, or any part thereof, shall
impair any obligation of Tenant under this Agreement and it shall continue in full force and
effect, unless Tenant is unable to use the Premises as provided in this Agreement.
(f) As -Built. Upon completion of the Tower and Tenant Facilities, Tenant
shall provide Landlord with as -built drawings showing the actual location of the
equipment and all improvements installed on the Leased Premises.
(g) No Interference. Tenant shall, at its own expense, maintain any
equipment on or attached to the Leased Premises in a safe condition, in good repair
and in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with the operations of any prior
occupant or prior tenant of the Property.
(h) Access. Tenant, at all times during this Lease, shall have access to the
Leased Premises as provided in Exhibit C.
(i) Payment of Utilities. Tenant shall separately meter charges for the
consumption of electricity and other utilities associated with its use of the Leased
Premises and shall promptly pay all costs associated therewith.
(i) Tenant Use. Tenant's use of the Leased Premises in accordance with this
Lease and all applicable laws and regulations shall not constitute interference with
Landlord's use of the Property.
9. Defense and Indemnification.
(a) General. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver by Landlord of the
limitations on liability set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466. Each Party shall
indemnify and hold the other harmless against any claim of liability or loss from personal
injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the negligence or willful
misconduct of the indemnifying Party, its employees, contractors or agents, except to
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the extent such claims or damages may be due to or caused by the negligence or willful
misconduct of the other Party, or its employees, contractors or agents.
(b) Environmental. Each Party will be responsible to the other for all
obligations of compliance with any and all environmental and industrial hygiene laws,
including any regulations, guidelines, standards, or policies of any governmental
authorities regulating or imposing standards of liability or standards of conduct with
regard to any environmental or industrial hygiene conditions or concerns as may now or
at any time hereafter be in effect, that are or were in any way related to the party's
activity conducted in, on, or in any way related to the Leased Premises or Property.
(c) Hazardous Materials. Without limiting the scope of the foregoing, Tenant
will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify, and hold Landlord, its agents,
and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, and liabilities,
including attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the cleanup or
restoration of the Leased Premises directly associated with the Tenant's use of
Hazardous Materials. Landlord will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify,
and hold Tenant, its agents, and employees harmless from and against any and all
direct claims, costs, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs,
arising out of in connection with the removal, cleanup, or restoration of the Leased
Premises with respect to Hazardous Materials from any and all sources other than
those Hazardous Materials introduced to the Leased Premises by Tenant and their
agents, including independent contractors. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver by
Lessor of the limitations on liability set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466. For
purposes of this Lease, "Hazardous Materials" shall be interpreted broadly and shall
include, without limitation, asbestos, petroleum, fuel, batteries, PCBs, or any hazardous
substance, waste, or materials as defined in any federal, state or local environmental or
safety law or regulations including, but not limited to, CERCLA, and the Clean Water
Act.
(d) Tenant's Warranty. Tenant represents and warrants that its use of the
Leased Premises will not generate and Tenant will not store or dispose of on the
Leased Premises, nor transport to or over the Leased Premises, any Hazardous
Materials, unless Tenant specifically informs Landlord thereof in writing twenty four (24)
hours prior to such storage, disposal or transport, or otherwise as soon as Tenant
becomes aware of the existence of Hazardous Materials on the Leased Premises.
Landlord acknowledge that Tenant shall be utilizing and maintaining on the Property
sealed batteries, an existing generator, HVAC system, and a halon/FM200 fire
suppression system and that the use and maintenance of such items shall not constitute
a violation or breach of the preceding sentence of this paragraph.
(e) Survival. The obligations of this Paragraph 9 shall survive the expiration
or other termination of this Lease.
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10. Insurance.
(a) Workers' Compensation. The Tenant must maintain Workers'
Compensation insurance in compliance with all applicable statutes. The policy shall
also provide Employer's Liability coverage with limits of not less than $500,000 Bodily
Injury each accident, $500,000 Bodily Injury by disease, policy limit, and $500,000
Bodily Injury by disease, each employee.
(b) General Liability. The Tenant must maintain an occurrence form
comprehensive general liability coverage. Such coverage shall include, but not be
limited to, bodily injury, property damage - third party, and personal injury, for the
hazards of Premises/Operation, contractual, independent contractors, and
products/completed/operations.
The Tenant must maintain aforementioned comprehensive general liability
coverage with limits of liability not less than $5,000,000 each occurrence; $5,000,000
personal and advertising injury; $5,000,000 general aggregate, and $5,000,000
products and completed operations aggregate. These limits may be satisfied by the
comprehensive general liability coverage or in combination with an umbrella or excess
liability policy, provided coverage afforded by the umbrella or excess policy are no less
than the underlying comprehensive general liability coverages.
(c) Automobile Liability. The Tenant must carry Automobile Liability
coverage. Coverage shall afford total liability limits for Bodily Injury Liability and
Property Damage Liability in the amount of $5,000,000 per accident. The liability limits
may be afforded under the Commercial Policy, or in combination with an Umbrella or
Excess Liability Policy provided coverage of ridges afforded by the Umbrella Excess
Policy are no less than the underlying Commercial Auto Liability Coverage.
Coverage shall be provided for Bodily Injury and Property Damage for the
ownership, use, maintenance or operation of all owned, non -owned and hired
automobiles. The Commercial Automobile Policy shall include at least statutory
personal injury protection, uninsured motorists and underinsured motorists coverages.
(d) Tenant Property Insurance. The Tenant must keep in force for the
duration of the Lease a policy covering damages to the Tower, Tenant Facilities and
any other property at the Leased Premises. The amount of coverage shall be sufficient
to replace the damaged property, loss of use and comply with any ordinary or law
requirements.
(e) Additional Insured — Certificate of Insurance. The Tenant shall provide,
prior to tenancy, evidence of the required insurance in the form of a Certificate of
Insurance issued by a company (rated B+12 or better), licensed to do business in the
state of Minnesota, which includes all coverages required in this Paragraph 10. Tenant
will list the Landlord as an Additional Insured on the General Liability and Commercial
Automobile Liability Policies.
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11. Damage or Destruction. If the Leased Premises is destroyed or damaged,
without contributory fault of the Tenant or its agents, so as, in Tenant's judgment, to
hinder its effective use of the Leased Premises, Tenant may elect to terminate the
Lease upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Landlord. In the event Tenant elects to
terminate the Lease, Tenant's obligation to make further rent payments shall cease but
Landlord shall be entitled to pre -paid rent received prior to the damage to or destruction
of the Leased Premises.
12. Lease Termination.
(a) Events of Termination. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Lease
may be terminated by either party upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other party
as follows:
(i) by either party upon a default of any covenant or term hereof by the
other party, which default is not cured within sixty (60) days of receipt of written
notice of default to the other party (without, however, limiting any other rights of
the parties pursuant to any other provisions hereof); provided each party shall
have such extended period as may be required beyond the sixty (60) days if the
nature of the cure is such that it reasonably requires more than sixty (60) days
and the party commences the cure within the sixty (60) day period and thereafter
continuously and diligently pursues the cure to completion.
(ii) by Tenant for cause if it is unable to obtain or maintain any license,
permit or other governmental approval necessary for the construction and/or
operation of the Tower or Tenant Facilities;
(iii) by Tenant for cause if the Leased Premises becomes unusable for
technological reasons;
(iv) by Landlord, if after the Initial Term its Council decides, for any
reason to develop or redevelop the Property and discontinue the use of the
Property for communication towers. In such case, Landlord shall provide a one
(1) year's written notice to Tenant; or
(v) by Landlord if it reasonably determines that Tenant has failed to
comply with applicable ordinances, or state or federal law, or any conditions
attached to government approvals granted thereunder, after a public hearing
before the Landlord's Council and after Tenant has failed to cure within the time
periods provided in section (a)(i) above.
(b) Notice of Termination. The parties shall give notice of termination in
writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such notice shall be effective upon
receipt as evidenced by the return receipt. All rentals paid for the Lease prior to said
termination date shall be retained by Landlord.
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(c) Tenant's Early Termination. If Tenant terminates this Lease other than of
right as provided in this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as damages all rent due for
the remaining Term.
(d) Site Restoration. In the event that this Lease is terminated or not
renewed, Tenant shall have ninety (90) days from the termination or expiration date to
remove its Tower and Tenant Facilities and related equipment from the Leased
Premises and repair and restore the site to its original condition, normal wear and tear
excepted. Tenant shall provide a letter of credit or performance bond in the amount of
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to guarantee timely restoration following Lease
expiration or termination. In the event that the Tower or Tenant Facilities are not
removed as provided herein, they shall be deemed abandoned and become the
property of the Landlord if not removed with fifteen (15) days of notice from Landlord,
and Tenant shall have no further rights thereto. If the time for removal and restoration
causes Tenant to remain on the Leased Premises after termination of this Lease,
Tenant shall pay rent on a monthly, pro-rata basis until the removal and restoration are
completed, or facilities are deemed abandoned by Landlord.
13. Limitation of Liability. Except for indemnification provisions identified herein,
neither Party shall be liable to the other, or any of their respective agents,
representatives, employees for any lost revenue, lost profits, loss of technology, rights
or services, incidental, punitive, indirect, special or consequential damages, loss of
data, or interruption or loss of use of service, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages, whether under theory of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or
otherwise.
14. Temporary Interruptions of Service. If Landlord reasonably determines that
continued operation of the Tower or Tenant Facilities would cause an immediate threat
to public health and/or safety (except for any issues associated with human exposure to
radio frequency omissions), Landlord may order Tenant to discontinue its operations.
Tenant shall immediately comply with such an order. Service shall be discontinued only
for the period that the immediate threat exists. If Landlord does not give prior notice to
Tenant, Landlord shall notify Tenant as soon as possible after its action and give its
reason for taking the action. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant or any other party for
any interruption in Tenant's service or interference with Tenant's operations. If the
discontinuance extends for a period greater than three days, either consecutively or
cumulatively, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease within its sole
discretion.
15. Tenant Interference.
(a) With Property. Tenant shall not interfere with Landlord's use of the
property adjoining the Leased Premises and shall cease all such actions which
unreasonably and materially interfere with Landlord's use thereof no later than fifteen
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(15) business days after receipt of written notice of the interference from Landlord.
(b) With Higher Priority Users. If Tenant Facilities cause impermissible
interference with higher priority users as set forth above, Tenant shall take all measures
necessary to correct and eliminate the interference. If the interference cannot be
eliminated within 48 hours after receiving Landlord's written notice of the interference,
Tenant shall immediately cease operations and shall not reactivate operation, except
intermittent operation for the purpose of testing, until the interference has been
eliminated.
(c) Interference Study — New Occupants. If Tenant receives a bona fide
request from any other party to lease space on the Tower or sublease a portion of the
Leased Premises, Tenant shall have a registered professional engineer perform
interference studies to determine if the new applicant's frequencies will cause harmful
radio interference. Tenant may require the new applicant to pay for such interference
studies. Tenant shall provide a copy of such study to Landlord upon receipt.
16. Assignment and Subletting. This Lease shall run with the land and shall be
binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors, personal
representatives and assigns. Tenant may sublet any portion of the Leased Premises as
provided in paragraph 5 above. This Lease may be sold, assigned or transferred by the
Tenant without any approval or consent of the Landlord to the Tenant's principal,
affiliates, subsidiaries of its principal or to any entity which acquires all or substantially
all of Tenant's assets in the market defined by the Federal Communications
Commission in which the Property is located by reason of a merger, acquisition or other
business reorganization. As to other parties, this Agreement may not be sold, assigned
or transferred without the prior written consent of the Landlord, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. No change of stock ownership,
partnership interest or control of Tenant or transfer upon partnership or corporate
dissolution of Tenant shall constitute an assignment hereunder.
17. Condemnation. In the event the whole or portion of the Leased Premises is
taken by eminent domain, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease as of said
date of title transfer, by giving thirty (30) days' written notice to the Landlord. In the
event of any taking under the power of eminent domain, Tenant shall not be entitled to
any portion of the reward paid for the taking and the Landlord shall receive full amount
of such award. Tenant hereby expressly waives any right or claim to any portion
thereof. Although all damages, whether awarded as compensation for diminution is
value of the leasehold or to the fee of the Leased Premises, shall belong to Landlord,
Tenant shall have the right to claim and recover from the condemning authority, but not
from Landlord, such compensation as may be separately awarded or recoverable by
Tenant including any and all damage to Tenant's business and any costs or expenses
incurred by Tenant in moving/removing its equipment, personal property, Antennas
and/or microwave dishes Facilities, and leasehold improvements.
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18. Enforcement and Attorneys' Fees. In the event that either party to this Lease
shall bring a claim to enforce any rights hereunder, the prevailing party, as deemed by
the arbitrator or court, including appellate courts, shall be entitled to recover costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred as a result of such claim, but in no event shall such
fees and costs recoverable exceed $7,500.00.
19. Notices. All notices hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed validly
given if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows (or any
other address that the party to be notified may have designated to the sender by like
notice):
If to Landlord, to:
If to Tenant, to:
City of Medina
City Hall
2052 County Road 24
Medina, MN 55340
Attention: City Administrator
Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC
d/b/a Verizon Wireless
180 Washington Valley Road
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
Attention: Network Real Estate
20. Subordination and Non -Disturbance. At Landlord's option, this Agreement
shall be subordinate to any future master lease, ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust
or other security interest (a "Mortgage") by Landlord which from time to time may
encumber all or part of the Property or right-of-way; provided, however, as a condition
precedent to Tenant being required to subordinate its interest in this Agreement to any
future Mortgage covering the Property, Landlord shall obtain for Tenant's benefit a non -
disturbance and attornment agreement for Tenant's benefit in the form reasonably
satisfactory to Tenant (the "Non -Disturbance Agreement"), and shall recognize Tenant's
right to remain in occupancy of and have access to the Premises as long as Tenant is
not in default of this Agreement beyond applicable notice and cure periods.
21. Authority. Each of the individuals executing this Lease on behalf of the Tenant
or the Landlord represents to the other party that such individual is authorized to do so
by requisite action of the party to this Lease.
22. Binding Effect. This Lease shall run with the Leased Premises unless
terminated by either party. This Lease shall extend to and bind the heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
23. Complete Lease; Amendments. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement
and understanding of the parties and supersedes all offers, negotiations, and other
agreement of any kind. There are no representations or understandings of any kind not
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set forth herein. Any modification of or amendment to this Lease must be in writing and
executed by both parties.
24. Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Minnesota.
25. Severability. If any term of this Lease is found to be void or invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this Lease, which shall continue in full
force and effect.
26. Quiet Enjoyment. Upon timely performance of the covenants herein, Tenant
shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Leased Premises provided,
however, that the parties acknowledge that: the Property was acquired pursuant to
Conveyance of Forfeited Lands dated October 1, 1982, and September 19, 1986; said
Conveyances contain certain restrictions on the use of the Property and the possibility of
reverter, and; the parties may need to work cooperatively, at Landlord's cost, to address
alleged violations of the foregoing restrictions, if any such allegations arise.
27. Memorandum of Lease. If requested by Tenant, Landlord will promptly execute
and deliver to Tenant a recordable Memorandum of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused this Lease to be
executed by each party's duly authorized representative effective as of the date written
below.
Landlord: Tenant:
City of Medina, Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC
a Minnesota municipal corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless
By: By:
Name: Name:
Its: Mayor Its:
By:
Name:
Its: City Clerk
Date: March , 2015.
Date: , 2015.
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EXHIBIT A
The Property is legally described as follows:
Outlot A, Block 2 as shown on the Plat of Medina Industrial Addition
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