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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04.18.2017 City Council Meeting PacketMEDINA AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 18, 2017 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 April 4, 2017 Regular Council Meeting B. Minutes of the April 5, 2017 Board of Review and Equalization Meeting V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Three Rivers Park District for a Public Safety Facility B. Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Three Rivers Park District for an Equine Therapeutic Riding Program Operated by "We Can Ride" Located at the Public Safety Facility C. Resolution Requesting a Speed Study by Hennepin County and MnDOT on County Road 19 and County Road 101 D. Resolution Approving Proposed Transfer and Closing of Independence Beach Outlet Project VI. COMMENTS A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda B. Park Commission C. Planning Commission VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher — 1822 Homestead Trail — Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 1. Ordinance Regarding Solar Equipment Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code 2. Resolution Authorizing Publication of the Ordinance by Title and Summary B. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) — Annual Public Hearing VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT A. Police Speed and Weight Limit Enforcement IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS XI. ADJOURN Posted 4/14/2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Medina City Council FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: April 13, 2017 DATE OF MEETING: April 18, 2017 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Three Rivers Park District for a Public Safety Facility — The City Council reviewed and recommended approval of the request at the April 4, 2017 City Council Meeting. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. B. Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Three Rivers Park District for an Equine Therapeutic Riding Program Operated by "We Can Ride" Located at the Public Safety Facility — The City Council reviewed and recommended approval of the request at the April 4, 2017 City Council Meeting. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. C. Resolution Requesting a Speed Study by Hennepin County and MnDOT on County Road 19 and County Road 101 — The proposed resolution requests a speed study to establish the appropriate speed limits on County Road 19 and CR 101. The resolution also requests Hennepin County look into crosswalk locations on CR 19 and CR 101. An open house was held for residents on January 25, 2017 at City Hall with MnDOT and Hennepin County Staff. It was explained to residents by MnDOT and Hennepin County at the meeting and in subsequent correspondence that the speed study may result in an increase or decrease to speed limits based on the outcome of the study. Residents have requested the City move forward with the study. Hennepin County will hold off on a speed study for CR 116 until the intersection project has been completed. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. D. Resolution Approving Proposed Transfer and Closing of Independence Beach Outlet Project — Funds remain from the Lake Independence Outlet Project. Staff is recommending the return of the funds to Medina's General Fund. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher — 1822 Homestead Trail — Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment — Applicants have requested a zoning ordinance text amendment and a conditional use permit related to solar panels. The applicants desire to install a 28 kW solar array on their property at 1822 Homestead Trail. An array of this capacity would occupy a footprint of just under 1,500 square feet. Current City regulations limit Solar Equipment to occupy a footprint of 1,000 square feet. The applicants request that the City consider amending its zoning code in order to allow larger solar arrays. See attached report. Potential Motions If the Council concurs with the Planning Commission's recommended ordinance amendment, the following actions would be in order: 1. Move to adopt the ordinance regarding Solar Equipment Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code 2. Move to adopt the resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary. B. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) — Annual Public Hearing — Public Works Director Steve Scherer will be providing a presentation of 2016 accomplishments and future best management practices (BMP's) for the City's SWPPP. The City is required to conduct an annual public hearing on the SWPPP. No action is needed on this item. No attachments for this item. VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT A. Police Speed and Weight Limit Enforcement — Public Safety Director Ed Belland will provide a verbal update at the meeting. No attachments for this item. X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004100E-004115E & 94115 for $45,952.36, order check numbers 045727-045793 for $361,191.90, and payroll EFT 507824- 507854 for $47,812.26. INFORMATION PACKET • Planning Department Update • Police Department Update • Public Works Department Update • Claims List 2 DRAFT 2 3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2017 4 5 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on April 4, 2017 at 7:00 6 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. 7 8 I. ROLL CALL 9 10 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell. 11 12 Members absent: None. 13 14 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer 15 Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief 16 of Police Ed Belland. 17 18 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) 19 20 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.) 21 The agenda was approved as presented. 22 23 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:00 p.m.) 24 25 A. Approval of the March 21, 2017 8:00 A.M. Special City Council Meeting 26 Minutes 27 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve the March 21, 2017 8:00 a.m. 28 special City Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 29 30 B. Approval of the March 21, 2017 9:15 A.M. Special City Council Meeting 31 Minutes 32 Anderson stated that he was pleasantly surprised to see the quality of the businesses 33 and the large number of employees employed. 34 35 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to approve the March 21, 2017 9:15 a.m. 36 special City Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 37 38 C. Approval of the March 21, 2017 6:00 P.M. Special City Council Meeting 39 Minutes 40 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to approve the March 21, 2017 6:00 p.m. 41 special City Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 42 43 D. Approval of the March 21, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 44 It was noted on page three, line 29, it should state, "...to the high density zoning district 45 and that this would require reexamination on the entire plan." On page four, line 37, it 46 should state, "...Comprehensive Plan application before us." 47 48 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the March 21, 2017 regular 49 City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 50 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 April 4, 2017 1 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:03 p.m.) 2 3 A. Resolution No. 2017-18 Accepting Donation from Long Lake Glass 4 B. Resolution No. 2017-19 Resolution of Support for the Hennepin County 5 Sheriffs Office #NOverdose Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention Public 6 Awareness Campaign 7 C. Approve Job Description and Authorize Recruitment and Hiring for a GIS & 8 Planning Intern 9 D. Resolution No. 2017-20 Adopting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 10 Woodridge Church at 1542 County Road 24 11 E. Resolution No. 2017-21 Granting Extension of Time to File the Loram First 12 Addition Plat; Amending Resolution No. 2016-102 13 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the consent agenda. Motion 14 passed unanimously. 15 16 VI. COMMENTS (7:05 p.m.) 17 18 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 19 There were none. 20 21 B. Park Commission 22 Scherer reported that the Park Commission did not meet the previous week but will hold 23 the annual park tour on April 19tn 24 25 C. Planning Commission 26 Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet the following week to consider 27 three public hearings. He stated that the Commission will consider a Concept Plan for a 28 senior housing development, a requested amendment to the City zoning code regarding 29 solar equipment and a CUP to install solar panels, and a variance for a small animal 30 setback. 31 32 VII. NEW BUSINESS 33 34 A. Three Rivers Park District Public Safety Facility — Conditional Use Permit 35 Amendment to Allow "We Can Ride" Program (7:07 p.m.) 36 Finke presented a request for an amendment to the CUP at the Three Rivers Park 37 District Public Safety facility to allow a therapeutic riding program. He stated Three 38 Rivers Park District Public Safety no longer operates the mounted patrol and therefore 39 this is an opportunity for a partnership to allow this activity on the site. He stated that the 40 applicant proposed to construct a structure for riding in addition to the stable already in 41 place. He stated that the applicant proposed to house a maximum of 20 horses on site, 42 while the existing CUP allows 16 horses on site. He stated that We Can Ride provides 43 therapeutic riding programs for individuals with disabilities. He identified the subject site 44 and displayed an aerial photograph. He identified the grazable acres and the total acres 45 for the public safety site, but noted that the property is within the bigger Three Rivers 46 Park District property. He noted that a number of improvements would be included in 47 the project as the mounted patrol activities had ceased on the property. He stated that 48 the property is located within the public/semi-public zoning district and noted that this is 49 a relatively unique use and while it is not listed in any zoning district, there are similar 50 uses that fall under the zoning district. He stated that staff believes that this activity 51 would be similar to other activities allowed under the zoning district with the use of a Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 April 4, 2017 I CUP. He identified additional paddocks space that was added. He stated that the 2 existing CUP for mounted patrol had a limit of 16 horses on site, which this request is 3 asking for up to 20 horses. He noted that the current operation in Minnetonka is lower 4 than 20. He explained how horse limits are calculated in other zoning districts. He 5 stated that the primary interest of limiting horses is overgrazing and manure 6 management. He stated that staff recommends conditions to address both of those 7 concerns. He stated that the applicant proposes to build 13 horse stalls in the stable 8 and house up to seven additional horses in other buildings on the property. He noted 9 that the flexibility in the number of horses would allow the applicant to address sick or 10 healing animals. He stated that the public/semi-public zoning district does not have 11 specifications on building materials. He stated that the Planning Commission held a 12 public hearing and recommended approval with a 3-1 vote, increasing the number of 13 horses from 16 to 20. 14 15 Bo Carlson, Superintendent Three Rivers Park District, reviewed the mission of the Park 16 District, noting that the horse trail system within the Park District is second to none. He 17 stated that there are 2,700 acres of land within Baker Park Reserve. He stated that the 18 relationship with We Can Ride was established two years ago through Hennepin County, 19 which has had a relationship with the program for 30 years. He stated that the Park 20 District got out of the mounted patrol program a few years ago and therefore has the 21 space available. He stated that this provided an opportunity to determine if the mission 22 of the Park District and program aligned. He stated that the Park District would simply 23 be the "landlord" and the program would lease the property and would provide another 24 service to park guests. He stated that the program would have much better exposure for 25 their clients in a park setting compared to the detention setting where they currently 26 reside. He noted that this type of partnership has been successful all over the county 27 and would add an amenity to this facility as well. 28 29 Martin stated that one mission of the Park District is preservation of ecological resources 30 and one concern is that the pasture could cause erosion and that manure could seep 31 into the wetlands. She asked for the input of the Park District Board. 32 33 Mr. Carlson stated that as a natural resource agency water quality and land preservation 34 is important. He stated that these are not horses that are utilizing the pasture land for 35 nutrition and it is more for exercise purposes. He stated that the Park District would 36 monitor the issues closely. He stated that the manure management program at the 37 current site has been successful over the last 35 years and a similar program would be 38 in place in this setting. 39 40 Martin asked if the Three Rivers Park District lease with We Can Ride would also have 41 conditions regarding manure maintenance and grazing conditions. 42 43 Mr. Carlson agreed that there would be additional conditions in the lease, above the 44 language in the City CUP. He noted that there may even be additional opportunity to 45 reuse the manure in the Park District nursery. 46 47 Mary Mitten, Director of We Can Ride, stated that the organization has been in existence 48 for 35 years and is the oldest therapeutic horse riding organization in Minnesota. She 49 stated that the organization is a premier accredited center through PATH. She stated 50 that they serve over 100 clients per week between their two locations. She noted that 51 more than 250 volunteers and ten staff members are also involved with the organization. Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 April 4, 2017 1 She estimated 3,500 to 5,000 clients have been served through this program who have 2 disabilities. She reviewed some of the positive feedback that clients have provided and 3 the milestones that they have reached through participation in the program. She stated 4 that this would be a great opportunity to provide services to those with special needs and 5 for Medina residents to volunteer and be involved. 6 7 Mitchell stated that he visited the facility and is less concerned with the number of 8 horses than the facilities. He stated that when he visited the site he commented that the 9 first set of plans did not seem to include turn out paddocks. He stated that he is less 10 concerned with the pasture than he is with paddocks. He stated that the new plans still 11 do not include turnout paddocks. He asked if the clear span facility would be insulated. 12 13 Ms. Mitten replied that the clear span facility would not be insulated but the current 14 facility has an indoor riding arena that would be used for the smaller winter classes. 15 16 Mitchell asked and received confirmation that the current barn facility is insulated. He 17 referenced the manure disposal program and asked for more information. 18 19 Ms. Mitten replied that the Planning Commission okayed the use of a dumpster, which 20 the organization currently utilizes at the other locations. She stated that she verified that 21 the company that would pick up the manure would be able to access the dumpster in the 22 proposed location. 23 24 Mitchell asked if the paddocks included in the plans would be where horses will live or 25 whether that would be used as turnout paddocks. 26 27 Ms. Mitten stated that they could be used for both. She noted that some of the horses 28 have very low metabolism and do not eat the grass and some cannot be exercised on 29 the grass. She noted that the indoor arena could be used for turnout as well. She 30 confirmed that a similar system is used at the existing facility. She stated that they use a 31 lot of older horses that do not require the same type of activity. She stated that 32 Hennepin County used to house 30 horses at the facility they are currently utilizing and 33 noted that they currently have 17 horses. She reviewed the current setup at Hennepin 34 County, noting that a letter was also included from the Assistant Hennepin County 35 Manager that states that there has never been a problem with manure management or 36 over grazing. 37 38 Mitchell stated that these types of horses live in their stall for the majority of their day 39 and are exercised through riding and are satisfied with that activity. 40 41 Ms. Mitten stated that the horses work in lessons about five times per week and will 42 utilize the trails for lessons. She noted that volunteers also help to exercise the horses. 43 She stated that they have had a lot of experience in their 35 years including their manure 44 management, fly management, and systems in place that help with the challenges that 45 come with keeping horses on smaller acreage. 46 47 Pederson commented that this is a really good program and asked if the horses are 48 donated. 49 50 Ms. Mitten stated that the majority of the horses are donated while others are leased for 51 free as the owners do not want to give up ownership. Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 April 4, 2017 1 2 Pederson asked how it would be determined that the donated horses are disease free. 3 4 Ms. Mitten stated that an evaluation is done over the phone, an evaluation is done at the 5 owners property and noted that many times the horses are deemed inappropriate for the 6 program. She noted that if believed to be acceptable the horse is then brought on site 7 and put into a trial program and reviewed further by the veterinarian. She confirmed that 8 horseback riding helmets are required. 9 10 Pederson asked if the Three Rivers Park District would require the program to carry 11 insurance. 12 13 Ms. Mitten replied that the program does have a $1,000,000 liability limit insurance at the 14 Hennepin County site and will carry that insurance on this site. 15 16 Pederson stated that erosion control is a big concern and noted that it seems the issue 17 will be well watched. 18 19 Ms. Mitten noted that currently they are near wetlands and have programs in place to 20 prevent erosion issues. 21 22 Cousineau asked for information on watering for the horses. 23 24 Ms. Mitten noted that there is a hydrant indoor and outdoor that will be used for watering. 25 She stated that each stall will have its own water and the outdoor areas will have heated 26 water buckets. 27 28 Cousineau echoed the comments about erosion control. 29 30 Ms. Mitten stated that they have had discussions with Three Rivers Park District about 31 being good land stewards. 32 33 Cousineau asked the height of the building as she believed the height limit to be 30 feet 34 in this zoning district. 35 36 Finke stated that the clear span building would meet the maximum height standards. 37 38 Ms. Mitten noted that the company proposed to build the clear span building also built a 39 similar structure at the State Fair grounds for their horse shows and is well constructed. 40 41 Pederson referenced the number of horses allowed. He stated that it seems that 16 42 horses would be closer to what staff would prefer. 43 44 Johnson noted that three Planning Commissioners supported 20 horses while one 45 Commissioner supported 16 horses. 46 47 Mitchell asked and received clarification on the type of action requested from the Council 48 tonight; it was clarified that staff direction to prepare documents is what is requested. 49 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 5 April 4, 2017 1 Finke stated that staff will work with the applicant on the alignment of the paddocks. He 2 noted that staff would like to see larger paddocks even if that eats up some of the 3 pasture land, as a majority of the horses will not be grazing at pasture. 4 5 Mitchell asked for input on the number of horses. 6 7 Anderson stated that he would agree with the number of 16 horses because it is a small 8 area. 9 10 Cousineau agreed that 16 would be a compromise, noting that it would be hard to justify 11 jumping to 20. 12 13 Mitchell asked and received confirmation that the Planning Commission supported 20 14 horses. 15 16 Martin stated that she would support 20 horses because the Planning Commission 17 supported that number and because of the vast amount of trails available on the site. 18 She stated that if there is testimony that 20 works, she did not feel that she would need 19 to micromanage the number of horses. 20 21 Pederson stated that he understands why the program wants 20 horses. He stated that 22 perhaps more land could be used for the facility as a compromise to allow 20 horses. 23 He stated that he does understand that the horses burnout and that is why they want 24 that number of horses. He stated that his sister ran a similar program before so he does 25 have some experience. He stated that if more pasture land could be given to the 26 paddocks he would be comfortable with 20 horses. 27 28 Mitchell stated that the pasture land is less important than paddocks as well. He stated 29 that the number of horses is not the issue for him but the proper care of the facility and 30 paddocks. 31 32 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to direct staff to prepare documents 33 approving the CUP Amendment subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning 34 Commission and modifying condition two to enhance the size of the paddocks, modifying 35 condition six to install the improvements as shown on the preliminary site plans and 36 based upon the conditions, and modifying condition seven to allow a dumpster as long 37 as truck access is provided. Motion passed unanimously. 38 39 Mitchell briefly recessed the meeting at 7:59 p.m. 40 41 Mitchell reconvened the meeting at 8:04 p.m. 42 43 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 44 45 A. LJP Development LLC — 1432 Baker Park Road (CR 29) — Comprehensive 46 Plan Amendment and Rezoning (8:04 p.m.) 47 Johnson noted that the Council considered this twice previously but the decision was 48 made to postpone the decision at the last meeting because two Councilmembers were 49 not present for the policy discussion. 50 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 6 April 4, 2017 1 Finke provided some background information on the discussions thus far. He stated that 2 the City is required to identify a certain amount of acreage for high density development 3 in the draft Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the City is required to identify 244 units 4 worth of high density land, noting that 13.5 acres has been designated for high density, 5 which accounts to about 260 units. He stated that if two acres were to be lost from the 6 high density zoning district, the City would then need to accommodate for the lost units. 7 He stated that he believes that some adjustments could be made to density ranges in 8 order to still meet the requirement but noted that adjustments would need to be made in 9 order to still meet the requirements if this property was to not be included. 10 11 Larry Palm stated that there is not much he can do about the timing of his application. 12 He stated there has been much discussion over whether the Metropolitan Council 13 considers senior housing/memory care units to be considered as high density housing. 14 He stated that they have reached out to the Metropolitan Council and has been told that 15 the Met Council considers memory care under their density calculations. 16 17 Martin stated that it was so helpful to find this definition of housing units and thanked the 18 applicant for their research. She thanked the applicant for his statement that he would 19 be willing to ensure that the units would meet the requirement. She stated that she and 20 Anderson were very involved in the draft Comprehensive Plan process and therefore 21 she would hate to further disturb the draft Plan because of the time and effort that were 22 put into that process. She stated that she is hesitant to possibly throw the proposed 23 Plan into a situation where the draft Plan would not be compliant. 24 25 Palm stated that three people from the Metropolitan Council are in favor of the request 26 and see the need for the project. 27 28 Martin stated that the City Council does as well, it is simply an issue of timing. 29 30 Palm stated that the Metropolitan Council was very helpful and easy to work with in his 31 experience. 32 33 Martin stated that if the acreage is removed from the Plan the Council would then risk 34 the possibility that they would have to find additional land to identify for high density 35 within the sewered area. 36 37 Cousineau stated that it seems new that the kitchen elements will be included. 38 39 Palm stated that they would now intend to meet the requirements of the Met Council, 40 with connections being provided but noted that the actual installation of appliances 41 would depend on the client. 42 43 Robert Braun, 1472 Baker Park, stated that he does not have opposition to the memory 44 care facility as they would be great neighbors. He stated that he would like screening 45 and a berm of some sort. He stated that this would be a two -phased project and asked 46 when the second phase would begin, whether the trees would all be removed during the 47 first phase, and whether landscaping would occur with phase one. 48 49 Batty stated that the narrow issue before the Council deals with a Comprehensive Plan 50 amendment and rezoning. He asked Finke if a unit has to have a kitchen to count as a 51 dwelling unit or whether it just has to have space for a kitchen. Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 7 April 4, 2017 1 2 Finke stated that the upfront reporting would count space for a kitchen. He was unsure if 3 there would be impacts to the forecasting if a kitchen is not ultimately installed. He 4 noted that if the connections are available the units would count as dwelling units on day 5 one. 6 7 Palm provided additional details on what would be needed to count as a kitchen under 8 dwelling units. 9 10 Pederson stated that he likes that the neighbor supports the project. He stated that he 11 recognizes the timing issue and was not sure how the Comprehensive Plan will ever 12 move forward if this is approved as there are other requests that have already come 13 forward and more that will then follow. He stated that he is in favor of the project, but is 14 not sure how they could deny the next request if this is approved. 15 16 Martin stated that she echoes those concerns. The City Council would be making a 17 Comprehensive Plan amendment and the draft Plan would then be impacted. She 18 stated that it makes it harder to deny because of the great use. She believed that the 19 Council should deny the Comprehensive Plan amendment as this would risk not serving 20 the residents of the community under the draft Plan. 21 22 Finke stated that there is a Concept Plan on a fairly similar situated request and staff has 23 discussed the timing with that applicant as well. He stated that there were discussions 24 on how far down the timeline the application can go. He identified the hard lines on what 25 actions could be taken. He stated that if the Council is interested in taking some level of 26 risk, the line could be greyed but noted that there would be some risk on the review of 27 the draft Plan. He stated that the City is responsible for what is in the Plan and the Met 28 Council is in charge of reviewing the consistency. 29 30 Mitchell asked for the timing of the draft Plan and when that would come into effect. 31 32 Finke stated that staff anticipates reviewing comments from reviewing jurisdictions by 33 September and will formally submit the Plan after that point. He estimated that the draft 34 Plan would be in place during winter 2018. 35 36 Palm stated that they are looking for approval to spend the hundreds of thousands of 37 dollars necessary to move forward in the process. 38 39 1. Resolution No. 2017-22 Denying a Comprehensive Plan 40 Amendment and Rezoning for LJP Development LLC at 1432 41 Baker Park Road 42 Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-22 Denying a 43 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for LJP Development LLC at 1432 44 Baker Park Road. 45 46 Further discussion: Anderson noted that he met with the applicant and his wife and 47 appreciated the comments that they have carried the property for ten years. He hoped 48 that the applicant was not deterred by this action as the Council does support the 49 project, it simply does not fit into the timeline with the Met Council approval of the draft 50 Plan. 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 8 April 4, 2017 1 Mr. Palm stated that he is simply asking for the approval to move forward with the design 2 documents necessary and noted that the Council could then hold off his development. 3 4 Pederson stated that he was not involved with the Steering Committee but does support 5 the input of those involved. 6 7 Mitchell also agreed that although he supports the project, he does not want to risk the 8 draft Comprehensive Plan not moving forward as there has been a lot of time and effort 9 put into creating that document. 10 11 Motion passed unanimously. 12 13 B. Medina Mini -Storage — Setback Violation/Covenant (8:35 p.m.) 14 Pederson recused himself from the discussion. 15 16 Johnson noted that building three of the project was constructed by the contractor in 17 violation of the required setback of 75 feet. Building three was constructed at a setback 18 of 69 feet. He noted that the owner, Pederson, has worked with staff to provide 19 additional landscaping to screen building three from the nearby residential development 20 and staff supports the additional landscaping. 21 22 Martin stated that the City has faced similar issues like this before where a contractor 23 has placed a wrong footing. She noted that the amount of error is less than 10 percent 24 and the additional landscaping will provide the desired outcome. 25 26 Johnson noted that if building three is damaged in a storm or fire, it would need to be 27 rebuilt to match the required setback of 75 feet. 28 29 1. Declaration Regarding Screening Landscaping 30 Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to adopt the covenant regarding screening 31 landscaping for Medina Mini -Storage. Motion passed unanimously. 32 33 Pederson rejoined the Council. 34 35 C. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update — Housing Allocation Update 36 (8:38 p.m.) 37 Johnson noted that the housing allocations from the Metropolitan Council have slightly 38 changed and therefore staff would like to update those allocations under the draft 39 Comprehensive Plan. 40 41 Mitchell asked if affordable housing units are included in the total number of housing 42 units or whether they are separate. 43 44 Finke explained that the City's plan is required to recognize their allocated share of the 45 forecasted housing in the metropolitan area within certain price points. He stated that 46 the City must then guide for land uses in the City that would allow for those 47 opportunities. He noted that the City must plan for densities that would allow affordable 48 housing but would not necessarily have to have those levels of housing developed. 49 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 9 April 4, 2017 I Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to direct staff to update Chapter 4 of the 2 DRAFT Comprehensive Plan update as shown on the attached document. Motion 3 passed unanimously. 4 5 IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (8:41 p.m.) 6 Johnson reminded the Council that the Board of Appeal and Equalization will occur the 7 following night at City Hall. 8 9 X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (8:41 p.m.) 10 Mitchell stated that he received an email from Bob Franklin that Ray Anderson, a former 11 Medina Councilmember from the 1960s, passed away recently. 12 13 Xl. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (8:42 p.m.) 14 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to approve the bills, EFT 004082E-004099E 15 for $61,548.11, order check numbers 045681-045726 for $146,246.89, and payroll EFT 16 507798-507823 for $47,034.77. Motion passed unanimously. 17 18 XII. ADJOURN 19 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. 20 Motion passed unanimously. 21 22 23 24 Bob Mitchell, Mayor 25 Attest: 26 27 28 Scott Johnson, City Administrator Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 10 April 4, 2017 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 2017 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session for the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting on April 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Mayor Mitchell presided. Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell (6:35 p.m.), and Pederson Members absent: Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson, Southwest Assessing; Paul Kingsbury, Southwest Assessing; Representatives of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office Kari Theisen Acting Mayor Pederson called the meeting to order. Mayor Mitchell joined the meeting at 6:35 p.m. and explained the City Council can only address the market values of property at this meeting. Rolf Erickson provided an overview of the purpose of the Board of Appeals and the meeting process. He explained that this evening's session is based on past year assessments and transactions between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. He stated that tonight's session is to discuss market values. Tom Ryan (on behalf of Ellen L. Ryan Revoc Trust), 320 Ridge Circle Tom Ryan submitted information on the property. Council reviewed the information submitted by Ryan. Rolf Erickson explained the Assessor's rationale for the value at $1,150,000 due to the home being dated. The City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $1,150,000. Michael Abbott, 1516 Hunter Drive Michael Abbott requested a reduction of the value of the property based on the property being dated. Rolf Erickson stated the property is very similar to the first submission and recommended a value of $1,150,000. The City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $1,150,000. James Kinsella, 3705 Chippewa Road James Kinsella explained that he purchased the property for $464,000 on February 10, 2017. Rolf Erickson confirmed the final cost was $452,000 without the seller costs included with the final purchase price. The City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $452,000. Leonard Leuer, 3705 Chippewa Road Leonard Leuer provided information on the property and requested a value of $850,000. Council reviewed the information submitted by Leuer. Rolf Erickson agreed with the $850,000 value. The City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $850,000. Darrell Johnson, 2712 Morningside Road Darrell Johnson submitted information on his property. Council reviewed the information submitted by Johnson. The property owner requested a value of $197,000. Erickson Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 April 5, 2017 explained to the City Council that the home interior had not been inspected. Mr. Johnson stated he was not interested in having someone inspect the interior of his home to protect his privacy rights. Kari Theisen, Hennepin County, explained that the City Council could not take action without an interior inspection of the home. No action was taken by the City Council. Margaret Stankovsky, 1542 Tamarack Drive Margaret Stankovsky explained that she was interested to learn about the process because the value of her property decreased. Rolf Erickson explained the property was reduced in value due to age and condition. Paul Kingsbury, Southwest Assessing, also explained the land value difference between this property and other neighboring properties that are higher in value. No action was taken by the City Council. William Loe, 2105 Pinto Drive William Loe provided information on his property and requested a value of $650,000. Rolf Erickson provided information on the proposed value of $725,000. No action was taken by the City Council. Robert Hart, 2012 County Road 19 Robert Hart provided information to the City Council on his property and asked for the reason why his property value increased $32,000. Rolf Erickson provided information on recent sales in the area and explained why the value was correct for the area. No action was taken by the City Council. Emily Korbmacher, 3910 Linden Place Emily Korbmacher provided information on her property and explained why she thought a value of $650,000 was appropriate. Rolf Erickson explained that an interior inspection had not been completed on the property. Kari Theisen, Hennepin County, explained that the City Council could not take action without an interior inspection of the home. No action was taken by the City Council. Jackson Almeida, 1077 Jubert Trail Jackson Almeida explained to the City Council that he has owned property throughout the United States and was interested to learn more about the assessment process in Minnesota. He requested a value of $477,000 for his property. Rolf Erickson explained there was no lag in value in the process anymore and was comfortable value of $508,000. No action was taken by the City Council. Jon Arneson, 830 Tower Drive Jon Arneson owns the industrial property and provided information on why he thought the property was overvalued and suggested a value of $635,000 (currently valued at $902,000). Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $850,000. John Allgaier, 2570 Keller Road John Allgaier provided information to the City Council. Rolf Erickson informed Council that he would recommend no change to the value. No action was taken by the City Council. Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 April 5, 2017 Properties Reviewed by Assessor's Office After 10 Day Notice Period. Recommended Changes by the City Assessor Rolf Erickson reviewed the proposed changes and answered questions from the City Council. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed with the proposed changes based on the information provided. PID# Address Original Value Recommended Reason 11-118-23-14-0019 805 Tower Drive $672,000 $672,000 No Change 26-118-23-12-0005 1500 Tamarack Drive $3,914,000 $3,152,000 Reduced for Condition 22-118-23-22-0004 2245 Hollybush Road $1,379,000 $1,150,000 Reduced for Condition 12-118-23-33-0005 3260 Carriage Drive $811,000 $703,000 Reduced for Condition 11-118-23-11-0013 3939 County Road 116 $2,902,000 $2,636,000 Reduced for Condition 12-118-23-12-0058 355 Lythrum Lane $1,049,000 $988,000 Reduced for Condition 23-118-23-11-0002 2318 Tamarack Drive $1,004,000 $855,000 Reduced for Condition Martin moved to accept all of the changes discussed at the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting, Anderson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Adjournment Anderson moved, Martin seconded, to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 April 5, 2017 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 April 5, 2017 Agenda Item # 5A Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION 2017-## RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District (the "Applicant"), owns property at 4301 County Road 24 which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto, (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, on September 21, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-65, granting a conditional use permit to the Applicant for construction of a Public Safety Center, including a stable and ancillary facilities for horse -mounted patrol, on the Property; and WHEREAS, the Applicant no longer operates the horse -mounted patrol and desires to allow a non-profit organization to operate a separate use upon the Property which provides programing to individuals with disabilities or special needs through equine assisted activities; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested an amended Conditional Use Permit to continue operation of the Public Safety Center without horses; and WHEREAS, the equine activities will be addressed within a separate Conditional Use Permit because the operations are independent of each other; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and held a public hearing on the conditional use permit amendment at a duly noticed public meeting on March 20, 2017 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request at the April 4, 2017 meeting; and WHEREAS, based on the written and oral record before the Planning Commission and City Council on the above dates, the City Council has found that the criteria described in Section 825.39 have been met and that the proposed construction and use is consistent with relevant ordinance standards. Resolution No. 2017-## April 18, 2017 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota hereby approves a conditional use permit, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Fire lanes and circulation areas will be required to be signed "no parking" as recommended by the Fire Marshal; 2) Parking shall only occur in designated parking spaces and in a manner which will not impact vehicular or emergency circulation; 3) All exterior trash containers shall be screened from view with a material compatible with the building; 4) The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in the amount sufficient to pay for all costs associated with the review of the application to amend the Conditional Use Permit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amended Conditional Use Permit herein granted to Three Rivers Park replaces and supersedes the approval granted in Resolution 93-65. Dated: April 18, 2017. By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: (Absent:) Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 April 18, 2017 Exhibit A Legal Description of the Property To be provided Resolution No. 2017-## 3 April 18, 2017 Agenda Item # 5B Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION 2017-## RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOR AN EQUINE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM OPERATED BY "WE CAN RIDE" LOCATED AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District (the "Applicant"), owns property at 4301 County Road 24 which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, on September 21, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-65, granting a conditional use permit to the Applicant for construction of a Public Safety Center on the Property; and WHEREAS, the Applicant no longer operates the horse -mounted patrol within the Public Safety Center and has now requested a separate conditional use permit amendment to construct a 7,800 square foot clearspan fabric structure, board 20 horses, and allow "We Can Ride" to provide programing to individuals with disabilities or special needs through equine assisted activities on the Property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and held a public hearing on the conditional use permit at a duly noticed public meeting on March 20, 2017 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request at the April 4, 2017 meeting; and WHEREAS, based on the written and oral record before the Planning Commission and City Council on the above dates, the City Council has found that the criteria described in Section 825.39 have been met and that the proposed construction and use is consistent with relevant ordinance standards. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota hereby approves a conditional use permit, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) The number of horses shall not exceed 20; 2) Improvements shall be installed per the plans dated April 11, 2017, except as modified by this resolution; Resolution No. 2017-## April 18, 2017 3) The Applicant shall update plans to address the recommendations of the City Engineer dated April 13, 2017; 4) The pasture areas shall be managed by the Applicant so as to maintain ground vegetation to prevent erosion and sediment; 5) There shall be no renting of horses to the public and no commercial use of the premises or horses allowed; 6) Fire lanes and circulation areas will be required to be signed "no parking" as recommended by the Fire Marshal; 7) Parking shall only occur in designated parking spaces and in a manner which will not impact vehicular or emergency circulation; 8) A dumpster may be utilized for the storage of manure, provided it is located with convenient truck access; 9) Manure shall be removed as per the manure management plan received by the City on January 13, 2017, and consistent with MPCA standards; 10) Upland wetland buffer signs shall be installed every 250 feet around the perimeter of each wetland; 11) An upland wetland buffer easement agreement shall be prepared by City staff and signed by the Three Rivers Park District and recorded prior to the issuance of building permits; 12) A rain garden shall be installed and inspected by the City Engineer once completed; 13) The Applicant will be required to apply for all necessary building permits prior to start of any work; 14) Erosion control will be required on -site prior to the start of any excavation work; and 15) The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in the amount sufficient to pay for all costs associated with the review of the application. Dated: April 18, 2017. By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: (Absent:) Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 April 18, 2017 Exhibit A Legal Description of the Property To be provided Resolution No. 2017-## 3 April 18, 2017 Plotted: 4/11/2017 6:14 AM J:\DESIGN STAFF\Nate\Projects\2017\BAK We can Ride Site Improvements\BAK We can ride FINAL.dwg 0 80 160 Feet i F \ UTILITY NOTE: THE SUBSURFACE UTILITY INFORMATION IN THE PLAN IS UTILITY LEVEL QUALITY "C", UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THIS QUALITY LEVEL WAS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF Cl/ASCE 38-02, ENTITLED "STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPICTION OF EXISTING SUBSURFACE UTILITY DATA." THE LOCATION AND TYPE OF PRIVATE UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY! THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT DOES NOT WARRANT THIS INFORMATION TO BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. THE CONTRACTOR IN COOPERATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANY IS , RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY THE LOCATION AND DEPTH OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. WARNING CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL GOPHER STATE ONE CALL BEFORE DIGGING. 1-800-252-1 166 REQUIRED BY LAW j -00 kvj / 99 I — 999 1000 O 0 O z W\ I ) I WETLAND ACRE,AGE 0.58 AC WATERBODY ACREAGE 0.39 AC HORSE TRAIL ORIGINAL HORSE TRAIL ALIGNMENT WATERBODY ACREAGE 0.27 AC REMOVE EXISTING GRAVEL DRIVE 10,402 $F LIFT STATION WETLAND ACREAGE 0.18 AC 3 REMOVE EXISTING FENCE J WETLAND ACREAGS °MAC z W 0 RELOCATE ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES w Os. Os. i 7 z REMOVE EXISTING GRAVEL - PARKING' AREA. 6,809 SF a o� Cr, 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 REMOVE TREE 0 Off` -�o i vz CMP ,1 i Ob 0 L r / O 1004 " -1005 ,r\ 99� - ------ 9 -997-1 998 -999 - �l 000 1002 S 4 L REVISIONS c O +� a L U v 0 N (a L CO I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY • JLU Q Z -o =�0 ~U� a 0 J Zo-u O uj CCU 5• HLU o Lu Z a.(D Dui U) CC LLI W U J Z IX Z E Q w STATE OF MINNESOTA. u a z REG. NO.43560 DATE 2/24/2017 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 763-559-9000 PHONE 3000 XENIUM LANE NORTH 763-557-5248 FAX PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441 Z 0 H V H Z 0 V ce 0 LL H 0 Z a z L W O. We Can Ride Site Improvements Baker Park Reserve Proj. No. Not Assgn Survey Date Dec 27-28 Issue Date 2/24/2017 Surveyed By N S Drawn By NS Checked By EN SHEET TITLE Existing Conditions Removals C601 Sheet 01 of 04 Plotted: 4/11/2017 6:14 AM J:\DESIGN STAFF\Nate\Projects\2017\BAK We can Ride Site Improvements\BAK We can ride FINAL.dwg PLAN SYMBOLS LEGEND PARK BOUNDARY COUNTY BOUNDARY CITY/MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY PRIVATE BOUNDARY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE RESOURCE PROTECTION EASEMENT TRANSPORTATION EASEMENT UTILITY EASEMENT PROPERTY SETBACK LINE RAILROAD TRACKS TRANSPORTATION CENTERLINE UNKNOWN LINEAR FEATURE (SEE LABEL) GATE, UNSPECIFIED AUTOMATIC VEHICLE ACCESS MANUAL VEHICLE ACCESS BICYCLE ACCESS DOG OFF -LEASH ACCESS FENCE, UNSPECIFIED FENCE, SPECIFIED TYPE BW = BARBED WIRE CL = CHAIN LINK PS = POST AND SPINDLE SR = SPLIT RAIL WW = WOVEN WIRE ELEC = ELECTRIC POLE, W/ GUY ANCHOR POST OR BOLLARD, GRILL GUARDRAIL HANDRAIL SIGN W/ SINGLE, DOUBLE POST ID = SIGN CODE TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOUR (MAJOR) TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOUR (MINOR) DITCH OR SWALE BOTTOM (FLOW LINE) DRAINAGE ARROW (FLOW DIRECTION) EDGE OF NORMAL WATER LEVEL FLOODPLAIN LINE WETLAND EDGE, UNSPECIFIED WETLAND EDGE, DELINEATED CONIFEROUS TREELINE DECIDUOUS TREELINE TREE, CONIFEROUS AND DECIDUOUS IRON MONUMENT, CONTROL POINT BENCHMARK," IRON MONUMENT TEST PIT ROW X X X X BW CL PS SR WW X ELEC �0® IM1 O ID ID —0— -0-0- >> FP O UTILITY SYMBOLS LEGEND ELECTRIC, UNSPECIFIED (ALL TYPES) E UNDERGROUND CABLE E(UG) OVERHEAD CABLE E(OH) MANHOLE, METER, PEDESTAL LIGHT, POLE LIGHT, MARKER POST FUEL, UNSPECIFIED (ALL TYPES) GASOLINE/REFINED PETROLEUM GEOTHERMAL HVAC/CONDENSATE NATURAL GAS OIL/UNREFINED PETROLEUM MANHOLE, METER, PEDESTAL F GAS GEOT HVAC NGAS OIL OF F e UNDERGROUND TANK, MARKER POST VALVE (ANY), VENT FUEL F D4 F F F T TELECOM, UNSPECIFIED (ALL TYPES) COM UNDERGROUND CABLE—COM(UG) OVERHEAD CABLE—COM(OH) UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC F� (UO) OVERHEAD FIBER OPTIC —F 0(OH) MANHOLE, METER PEDESTAL, MARKER POST WATER, UNSPECIFIED (ALL TYPES) MANHOLE, METER, PEDESTAL MARKER POST, CLEANOUT VALVE (ANY), CHECK, CONTROL CURB BOX, HYDRANT, WELL DRINKING FOUNTAIN IRRIGATION, UNSPECIFIED (ALL TYPES) MANHOLE, METER, PEDESTAL MARKER POST, CLEANOUT VALVE (ANY), CISTERN SPRINKLER HEAD, WELL SANITARY SEWER, UNSPECIFIED GRAVITY PIPING FORCEMAIN PIPING MANHOLE, MARKER, CLEANOUT LIFT STATION, SEPTIC TANK, VENT VALVE (ANY), CHECK, CONTROL STORM SEWER, UNSPECIFIED DRAIN TILE O w • W W D4 ► I AY V I W e w O I I I e • D4 1111 F SS D4 SS SEP -->›--->›- MANHOLE, MARKER, CLEANOUT 0 S CATCH BASIN (SQUARE, ROUND) CB ' APRON, W/ GRATE, VALVE (ANY) S 1 A 04 • • •- •• • • r UTILITY NOTE: BITUMINOUS CONCRETE GRAVEL AREA SUITABLE FOR GRAZIN 4.52 ACRES THE SUBSURFACE UTILITY INFORMATION IN THE PLAN IS UTILI OTHERWISE NOTED. THIS QUALITY LEVEL WAS DETERMINED GUIDELINES OF Cl/ASCE 38-02, ENTITLED "STANDARD GUIDE AND DEPICTION OF EXISTING SUBSURFACE UTILITY DATA." GENERAL NOTES 1.) Survey coordinate and bearing basis: Hennepin County Coordinates 2.) No indication of wetland delineation by a qualified wetland specialist has been located or observed on site. Wetland shown is current extents of cattails. 3.) At the time field work was performed for this survey, there was a significant amount of snow on the ground. Physical features were located to the best of our ability, but there may be additional features that were not visible and, therefore, not shown hereon. 0 BENCH MARKS (BM) (NAVD 88 datum) Top of well, in Front of Main entrance to Baker Public Safety Building. Elev = 1005.58 80 160 Feet O a a F G TY LEVEL QUALITY "C", UNLESS ACCORDING TO THE LINES FOR THE COLLECTION THE LOCATION AND TYPE OF PRIVATE UTILITIES SHOWN ON GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY! THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRIC INFORMATION TO BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. THE CONTRACTOR IN COOPERATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANY IS , RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY THE LOCATION AND DEPTH OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. THE DRAWINGS ARE FOR T DOES NOT WARRANT THIS WARNING CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL GOPHER STATE ONE CALL BEFORE DIGGING. 1-800-252-1 166 REQUIRED BY LAW l WETLAND BUFFER - NO MOW - ->/- � X /- T � X x � :-/,9g---- —li � i � )( \ )( " X X y �X . X X X -,( 4 � � �� � 7 � O` -)( / �/ � " X - i( IX 1oo2! � , )(Iln hoki4 X )c #i i X AC T \ � j 4 T' ��WETLAND BUFFER \� 10�1 SIGNAGE, EVERY 250' )( y X , ,(�` � %( ;,< )c X -7,, Wj O 0` I� L WETLAND ACREAGE 0.58 AC W WATERBODY ACREAGE 0.39 AC i -- HORSE TRAIL ORIGINAL HORSE TRAIL ALIGNMENT WATERBODY ACREAGE 0.27 AC WETLAND ACREAGE 0.18 AC WETLAND ACREAG 0.02 AC 10x14' 8'x24' /I 12 X 18 J 00)3 / O MAILBOX 1004 99� cY")- -997- 998 )- 999-- 1000 1002 0 i 1 1 O EXISTING PARKING LOT, CURBING FLAG/POLE AND STRIPING 1005 — PROPOSED SIDEWALK ACCESS EXISTING OFFICE/BARN PROPOSED PADDOCK HORSE SHELTERS, TYP. PROPOSED CONCRETE APRON PROPOSED MANURE BUNKER (CONCRETE) FIRE ACCESS TURN -AROUND (20' X 120') PAVED FIRE ACCESS LANE 9-TON DESIGN 20' LANE, NO CURBING PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK ACCESS PROPOSED ARENA (65' X 120') EXISTING MAINTENANCE ROAD PROPOSED RAINGARDEN PROPOSED PASTURE FENCING REVISIONS c 0 a •L U a) N (a L CO I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY • J LU Q Z O =C0 ~u� '-' 0 J Q �W Z O ujH (7 5LU • �o Lu z a.oD D W U) CC W W U J Z t oz 0 Q w STATE OF MINNESOTA. W a z REG. NO.43560 DATE 2/24/2017 1.2 •t IX y s~ A g°' DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 763-559-9000 PHONE 3000 XENIUM LANE NORTH 763-557-5248 FAX PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441 W We Can Ride Site Improvements Baker Park Reserve Proj. No. Not Assgn Survey Date Dec 27-28 Issue Date 2/24/2017 Surveyed By N S Drawn By NS Checked By EN SHEET TITLE Construction Plan C602 Sheet 02 of 04 Plotted: 4/11/2017 6:14 AM J:\DESIGN STAFF\Nate\Projects\2017\BAK We can Ride Site Improvements\BAK We can ride FINAL.dwg oo N 1 i UTILITY NOTE: THE SUBSURFACE UTILIT OTHERWISE NOTED. THI GUIDELINES OF Cl/ASC AND DEPICTION OF EXI i THE LOCATION AND TY GENERAL INFORMATIO INFORMATION TO BE A COMPLETE. THE CONTR COOPERATION WITH TH PRIVATE UTILITY COMPA RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFYI AND DEPTH OF ALL UN UTILITIES. a v /// ((( \ NNN V \ OO v v v Y- PROPO CONSTRUCTION LIMITS INFORMATION IN THE PLAN IS UTILITY LEVEL QUAL1 Y<C", UNLESS QUALITY LEVEL WAS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO TH 38-02, ENTITLED "STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR THE COLT TING SUBSURFACE UTILITY DATA." E OF PRIVATE UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE FOR ONLY! THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT DOES NOT WARRANT THIS ;CURATE OR ACTOR IN E APPROPRIATE � IS TH , THE LOCATION ERGROUND WARNING CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL GOPHER STATE ONE CALL BEFORE DIGGING. 1-800-252-1 166 REQUIRED BY LAW PROPOSED CONCRETE, TYP. 0 0 $o 160 Feet r oo� SOIL MIN. ORE WITH SEED MIX 35-241 E I MULCH, DISC ANCHORE I 37 LBS/AC @ 2 TONS/AC \ J� J / / _r / REMOVE EXISTING GRAVEL SCARIFY TO 12" DEPTH MIN RESTORE WITH SEED MIX 35-241 @ 37 LBS/AC TYPE I MULCH, DISC ANCHORED @ 2 TONS/AC 3 RAIL FENCE AROUND PADDOCK AREA, TYP. SEE DETAIL, SHEET C801 \2i / i • • I.E. 997.0 1005 \00° PROPOSED RAIN GARDEN BOTTOM ELEV = 999.75 AREA AT BOTTOM = 506.75 SF OVERFLOW ELEV = 1001.00 6" DRAINTILE PER DETAIL ON SHEET C801. DRAINTILE TO BE CAPPED AT UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM ENDS. 1 L REVISIONS c O +� a L U v 0 ro 0 L CCO G I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY • JLU Q Z O =LT)0 ~ U_ a 0 J Zd W O uj CCU 5• H� Lu Z a.(D Dw� U)CCw w U J Z_ IX 0 Z E Q W STATE OF MINNESOTA. W Q Z REG. NO.43560 DATE 2/24/2017 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 763-559-9000 PHONE 3000 XENIUM LANE NORTH 763-557-5248 FAX PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441 0 V H Z 0 V ce 0 LL 0 Z Q Z W We Can Ride Site Improvements Baker Park Reserve Proj. No. Not Assgn Survey Date Dec 27-28 Issue Date 2/24/2017 Surveyed By N S Drawn By NS Checked By EN SHEET TITLE Grading Turf Establishment Erosion Control C603 Sheet 03 of 04 Plotted: 4/11/2017 6:14 AM J:\DESIGN STAFF\Nate\Projects\2017\BAK We can Ride Site Improvements\BAK We can ride FINAL.dwg FACE POST NOTCHES AWAY FROM FABRIC. DIRECTION OF RUNOFF C SUPPORT POST WITH IN -SITU SOIL, COMPACT ALL DISTURBED OR LOOSE SOIL TO PROVIDE STABILITY. STEEL FENCE POST, 5' MIN. POST LENGTH, 6' MAX. SPACING BETWEEN POSTS. PLASTIC ZIP TIES 30" HIGH MIN. MS, HI WOVEN GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, AS PER MnDOT SPEC TABLE 3886-1. FABRIC ANCHORAGE TRENCH, BACKFILL TRENCH WITH TAMPED NATURAL SOIL. Z W z 0 ;:r w N Q NOTES: 1. CONFORM TO MnDOT SPECS 2573 AND 3886. 2. ATTACH FABRIC TO POSTS WITH PLASTIC ZIP TIES (50 POUND TENSILE STRENGTH, MIN). PROVIDE A MIN. (3) TIES WITHIN THE TOP 8" OF FABRIC. 3. OVERLAP GEOTEXTILE FABRIC 6", MIN. AND FASTEN AT 2' INTERVALS, MAX. MACHINE SLICED SILT FENCE NTS DISTURBED AREA SHALL. BE SEEDED, FERTILIZED AND COVERED WITH EROSION CONTROL BLANKET, CAT. 00. 311 W LAWN EDGING - 5" BLACK POLYETHYLENE LAWN EDGING, USE ONLY NON-METALLIC STAKES TO SECURE EDGING. INSTALL PER MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS. DESIGN NOTES: 1. THE PLANTING MEDIA SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 3 FEET IN DEPTH TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAINAGE MATERIAL, AND SOIL AMENDMENTS TO ENSURE THE RAIN GARDEN FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. THE BOTTOM OF THE FEATURE SHOULD BE RIPPED TO A DEPTH OF 15 INCHES. 2. THE CONTRIBUTING DRAINAGE AREA SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.5 ACRES OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. 3. A DRAWDOWN TEST WILL BE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF A DRAINTILE WILL BE NECESSARY. THE DRAWDOWN TEST WILL INCLUDE EXCAVATING A TEST HOLE THAT IS 1.5 FEET DEEP AND A MINIMUM 2 FEET IN DIAME#tR, FILLING IT WITH WATER, AND TIMING THE DRAWDOWN TO VERIFY THAT IT OCCURS WITHIN.18 HOURS OR LESS. 4. DRAINTILE WILL NEED TO OUTLET TO STORM SEWER OR AN OVERLAND DRAINAGE SWALE. 5. THE EMERGENCY OVERFLOW SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 1.5 FEET ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE PROPOSED RAINGARDEN. a F- W N Z 6' MIN. G Go NOTES: 4" CONCRETE PAVEMENT (NO REBAR) 6" CRUSHED CLASS 5 i D 6" MIN. NCRETE PAVEMENT (NO REBAR) 8" CRUSHED CLASS 5 12" MIN. SLOPES VARY BASED ON SOIL TYPE EDGING PLACEMENT VARIES AT EACH FEATURE LOCATION. THIS MEANS THAT TOPSOIL COVERAGE VERSUS MULCH COVERAGE ALSO VARIES AT EACH FEATURE LOCATION 2' - 3' #,�'i,#ili�ll,1III#ai'I.I4i,�i�l{4d;li'I,III�+I,II lt# I,Itl,f I.I li,;:r�=�+ir�l.�i;� PEA ROCK PLANTING MEDIA THIS MEDIA SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AS FOLLOWS BASED ON VOLUME: 701)/0 CLEAN SAND, FREE OF DELETERIOUS MATERIAL MN/DDT 3127.2E FA-1 30% ORGANIC LEAF COMPOST MN/DOT 3890.E GRADE 2 EXISTING TURF MULCH GRADING GRADE 3' MINIMUM - MULCH DOUBLE SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF MN/DOT 3882.2 TYPE 6 PREMIUM TOPSOIL BORROW MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF MN/DOT 3877.2C TYPICAL RAIN GARDEN SECTION USES: 1. CONCRETE WALK, PICNIC SLAB, PARK BENCH SLAB OR ACCESS TO COMMON OPEN SPACE. 2. LOCATION ANTICIPATED TO RECEIVE INFREQUENT USE BY LIGHT MACHINERY AND/OR LIGHT VEHICLES. EXISTING TURF 411 8" CONCRETE PAVEMENT (REBAR REQUIRED) 12" CRUSHED CLASS 5 REBAR OR WELDED WIRE MESH (SEE NOTE 5). 1. AGGREGATE BASE SHALL CONFORM TO MnDOT SPEC 2211. 2. CONCRETE SHALL CONFORM TO MnDOT SPECS 2521 AND 2531. 3. CONCRETE SHALL BE FIBER -REINFORCED WHERE SPECIFIED OR INDICATED ON THE PLANS. ADD DISPERSIBLE, ALKALI -RESISTANT FIBERS AT A RATE OF 1.0 LB/ CY TO CONCRETE MIX OR PER FIBER SUPPLIERS RECOMMENDATIONS. AT LOCATIONS WHERE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC IS EXPECTED, OPEN SLAB SURFACES SHALL BE STRUCK OFF W/ VIBRATING SCREED OR EQUAL, SUCH THAT FIBERS ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE SURFACE. 4. ANY LOCATION ANTICIPATED TO RECEIVE MODERATE USE BY HEAVY MACHINERY AND/OR HEAVY VEHICLES IS TO BE DESIGNED SEPARATELY AND SHOWN ON THE PLANS. 5. REBAR OR WELDED WIRE MESH IS TO BE PLACED 4" ABOVE BOTTOM OF CONCRETE AND 3" FROM EDGE OF CONCRETE, (SEE PLANS) FOR REBAR OR WELDED WIRE MESH INFORMATION. 6. SEE PLANS FOR ACTUAL LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS. S: PRIVATE DRIVEWAY CROSSINGS, PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMPS AND DRINKING FOUNTAIN SLAB. ERATE USE BY LIGHT MACHINERY AND/OR LIG'-CILES. - EXISTING TURF USES: MMERCIAL DRIVEWAY CROSSINGS OR MAINTENANCE YARDS. ANTICIPATED TO RECEIVE FREQUENT USE BY LIGHT MACHINERY AND/OR VEHICLES. ANTICIPATED TO RECEIVE INFREQUENT USE BY VY MACHINERY AND/OR HEAVY VEHICLES. CONCRETE PAVEMENT (TRAIL PURPOSES) NOT TO SCALE hi AAA* VARIES FINISH GRADE � O 1:3 Sty PREMIUM'TOPSOIL BORROW 3'' 6" PERFORATED DRAINTILE IF REQUIRED (SEE DESIGN NOTES) PROVIDE A 6" MULCH BUFFER ZONE FROM THE LAWN EDGING INWARD. KEEP THIS AREA FREE FROM PLANTINGS (INCLUDING PLANTS AT MATURE SIZE). APPROPRIATE STABILIZATION MEASURES SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE CURB CUT. THIS MAY INCLUDE SOD, TURF REINFORCEMENT MAT, ETC. ROUND END OR LINE POST APPROX. 5" X 96", TYP. ROUNDED RAIL, AS MANUFACTURED /- BY "FOUR SEASONS LOCKING RAIL" OR APPROVED EQUAL. APPROXIMATELY 4" IN GIRTH, TYP. A \) \/1\/\/ YJ\ \/\/ YJ`PNI \I 10', TYP. POST SPACING a 0 `❑ zz ES a E t' 00 VARIES --ow-- 1:10 SLOPE ROUND TRANSITION BETWEEN SLOPES DISTURBED AREA SHALL BE SEEDED, FERTILIZED AND COVERED WITH EROSION CONTROL BLANKET, CAT. 3, z 0_ w ›- W AA 1 NOTES: 1. ALL COMPONENTS TO BE ACQ-TREATED PINE, TYPE "FOUR SEASONS LOCKING LOG RAIL" AS MANUFACTURED BY K FENCE OR APPROVED EQUAL. 2. RAILS TO BE ROUNDED ACQ-TREATED PINE. 3. POSTS TO BE DIRECT BURIED AND TAMPED. 4. RAIL -TO -POST JOINERY TO BE SCARFED -END RAILS WITH LAPPED INSTALLATION. 5. ALL COMPONENTS TO BE PRE -ASSEMBLED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE, ON -SITE DRILLING, CUTTING, PLUGGING OR SANDING. TR-21 THREE RAIL FENCE NTS i 1 APPROX. 96" POST HEIGHT EXTEND BASE 12", MIN. TYPE SPWEB240B WEAR COURSE, 2" COMPACTED THICKNESS, MIN. TYPE SPNWB230B BASE COURSE, 3" COMPACTED THICKNESS, MIN. CL5 AGGREGATE BASE, 8" COMPACTED THICKNESS, MIN. SEED MnDOT MIX 25-141 @ 60 LB/AC, TYP. RESTORE SHOULDER AREA WITH TOPSOIL, CONFORMING TO MnDOT SPEC 3877. 6" THICKNESS, MIN. (MINIMIZE COMPACTION). COMPACT EXISTING SUBGRADE. TYPICAL RURAL BITUMINOUS ROAD SECTION NTS REVISIONS c O +� a. L U v 0 N ro 0 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY • JLU Q Z How = CD ~Ln U� a 0 J Q ww z O uj CCU 5• Ho Lu z a.(D Dw� U)CCw w U J Z_ (X Z E Q STATE OF MINNESOTA. W 2 z REG. NO.43560 DATE 2/24/2017 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 763-559-9000 PHONE 3000 XENIUM LANE NORTH 763-557-5248 FAX PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441 L W We Can Ride Site Improvements Public Safety Site Baker Park Reserve Proj. No. Not Assgn Survey Date Dec 27-28 Issue Date 2/24/2017 Surveyed By N S Drawn By NS Checked By EN SHEET TITLE Details C801 Sheet 04 of 04 Agenda Item # 5C Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO.2017-XX RESOLUTION REQUESTING A SPEED STUDY BY HENNEPIN COUNTY AND MNDOT ON COUNTY ROAD 19 AND COUNTY ROAD 101 WHEREAS, the city of Medina has received requests to decrease the speed on County Road 19 between the Loretto/Medina border and County Road 24; and requests to decrease the speed on County Road 101 between Hackamore Road/County Road 47 and Minnesota State Highway 55; and WHEREAS, the city of Medina is requesting a speed study be done to establish the appropriate speed limit on County Road 19 between the South Junction with Sycamore Trail extending north to 800' North of Ardmore Ave. The segment would include a majority of the housing units that are located directly on County Road 19 who would benefit from a speed limit reduction; and a speed study be done to establish the appropriate speed limit on County Road 101 between Hackamore Road/County Road 47 and Minnesota State Highway 55; and WHEREAS, the city of Medina is requesting Hennepin County study the request for marked and signed pedestrian crosswalks at the intersections of Maple St and Lakeshore Ave in 2017 to identify crossing activity and vehicle interactions at both intersections. Observations and recommendations from Hennepin County will then be presented to the City of Medina. WHEREAS, the city of Medina is requesting Hennepin County study the request from the Medina Ridge Condominium Board of Directors and the Medina Highlands Homeowners Association on County Road 101 to move the pedestrian crosswalk to Lilac Dr., install solar - powered pedestrian -activated warning system, and reduce and enforce the speed limit to 35 mph from Hwy. 55 to Evergreen Rd. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina requests Hennepin County and MNDOT perform a speed study be conducted on a weekday during morning or afternoon rush hour to establish the proper speed for County Road 19 between the South Junction with Sycamore Trail extending north to 800' North of Ardmore Ave.; and a speed study be conducted on a weekday during morning or afternoon rush hour to establish the proper speed for County Road 101 between Hackamore/County Road 47 and Minnesota State Highway 55. Dated: April 18, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Resolution No. 2017-XX April 18, 2017 Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-XX April 18, 2017 Jodi Gallup From: Jason R Pieper <Jason.Pieper@hennepin.us> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 7:05 PM To: Scott Johnson Cc: Steve Scherer; Ed BeHand; Carla J Stueve; David Sheen; Jonathan J Krieg; Maury J Hooper; Nathaniel M Hood; Doran Cote Subject: RE: Medina Follow-up Attachments: Attachment 02 - CR 101 Potential Pedestrian Crossing Improvements.pdf; Attachment 03 - CR 101 Speed Study Map.pdf; Attachment 01 - CR 19 Speed Study Map.pdf; Attachment 04 - CSAH 001 Speed Study Request - West County Line to Dell Rd - BINDER - 2016.10.03.pdf Good afternoon Scott, I have included Hennepin County's recommendations on how to move forward in regards to Traffic and Pedestrian Safety along County Road's 19, 101, and 116 below. I invite staff from both Hennepin County and the City of Medina to raise questions or concerns as you see appropriate. Thanks again for hosting the event with the community last month. Attachment 4 provides an example of a recent Speed Study that Hennepin County submitted to MnDOT to give you an idea of the information that is provided to them to help tell the story of the corridor. Doran, The City of Plymouth is not directly impacted by these requests along County Road 101 based on the alignment of the Medina/Plymouth City boundary. However, due to the close proximity, I wanted to include you on this email and confirm this assumption. County Road 19 I was under the impression that Gina Continenza was going to re-engage the community after our meeting on January 25th and provide those comments to the county and city. However, I have not received anything at the time of this email. Pedestrians In regards to the request for marked and signed pedestrian crosswalks at the intersections of Maple St and Lakeshore Ave: Hennepin County will perform observations in 2017 to identify crossing activity and vehicle interactions at both intersections. Observations will be summarized in a short memo that will be discussed internally with the Pedestrian Safety Committee who will be responsible for developing recommendations that will then be presented to the City of Medina. Vehicle speeds, presence of bypass lanes, and alignment of the regional trail are current challenges that make it difficult to cross for pedestrians. Vehicle Speeds In regards to the local community's request for reduced vehicle speeds on County Road 19: Hennepin County supports the City of Medina's interest to pursue a Speed Study from MnDOT with the understanding that in doing so, the result may be a speed limit increase or decrease; which Hennepin County would implement through the installation of speed limit signs that align with MnDOT's authorization. Hennepin County recommends the termini for the Speed Study to be from the South Junction with Sycamore Trl extending north to 800' North of Ardmore Ave. This is a distance of 9000' which meets MnDOT's minimum requirement of 0.25 miles or 1320'. This segment would include a majority of the i housing units that are located directly on County Road 19 who would benefit from a speed limit reduction. Attachment 1 illustrates the recommended segment along County Road 19 for the Speed Study. County Road 101 Hennepin County would like to request formal board resolution from the Medina City Council, Medina Ridge Condominiums (Dennis Martenson/Fred Webber), and the Medina Highlands (Alan Grundei) to indicate support for the following traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along County Road 101. Pedestrians In regards to the request for improvements at the existing marked crossing at the intersection of County Road 101 and Clydesdale Trl: Hennepin County supports the following as indicated on Attachment 2: Removal of the existing marked crossing at County Road 101/Clydesdale Trl Construction of a new marked crossing at County Road 101/Lilac Dr which: o Shortens the crossing distance o Relocates the crossing further from the intersection of Highway 55/County Road 101 o May require changes to the multi -use trail along the west side of County Road 101 since a new pedestrian ramp will need to be installed that may impact the usability of the trail for northbound/southbound users o May have potential sight distance issues for pedestrians standing on the east side looking south (Hennepin County will perform sight distance evaluations to verify the sight distance is adequate for vehicles and pedestrians) o May have potential conflicts with vehicles utilizing the southbound right turn lane. More discussion is required between county and city staff on how to address the environment o May require sidewalk construction along the east side of County Road 101 Vehicle Speeds In regards to the local community's request for reduced vehicle speeds on County Road 101: Hennepin County supports the City of Medina's interest to pursue a Speed Study from MnDOT with the understanding that in doing so, the result may be a speed limit increase or decrease; which Hennepin County would implement through the installation of speed limit signs that align with MnDOT's authorization. Hennepin County recommends the termini for the Speed Study to be from Highway 55 extending north to Evergreen Rd for a distance of 2200' which meets MnDOT's minimum requirement of 0.25 miles or 1320'. County Road 116 With the upcoming improvements at the County Road 116/Highway 55 intersection in 2017, Hennepin County expects abnormal traffic patterns on County Road 116 during construction activities. Therefore, the county would like to postpone discussions related to vehicle speeds until construction is completed to allow for traffic to return to normal conditions. Regards, Jason Pieper, P.E. Transportation Engineer Office: 612-596-0241 Cell: 651-357-8037 Email: Jason.Pieper@hennepin.us Hennepin County Public Works 1600 Prairie Drive 2 Medina, MN 55340-3410 From: Jason R Pieper Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 4:30 PM To: 'Scott Johnson' <Scott.Johnson@ci.medina.mn.us> Cc: Steve Scherer<Steve.Scherer@ci.medina.mn.us>; edbelland@ci.medina.mn.us Subject: RE: Medina Follow-up Scott, I will develop a response and provide you something within a week. Thank -you for your patience. Jason Pieper, P.E. Transportation Engineer Office: 612-596-0241 Cell: 651-357-8037 Email: Jason.PieperaAhennepin.us Hennepin County Public Works 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-3410 From: Scott Johnson [mailto:Scott.Johnson@ci.medina.mn.us] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 4:22 PM To: Jason R Pieper <Jason.Pieper@hennepin.us> Cc: Steve Scherer<Steve.Scherer@ci.medina.mn.us>; edbelland@ci.medina.mn.us Subject: Medina Follow-up Hi Jason, I wanted to reconnect with you after the Jan. 25th meeting and the recent Hennepin County follow-up meetings. Do you have any updates? Thank you, Scott Johnson City of Medina Disclaimer: If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please immediately notify the sender of the transmission error and then promptly delete this message from your computer system. 3 County Road 19 Speed Study Request Between: Sycamore Trail (South Junction) and 800' North of Ardmore Avenue This map has been created for informational purposes only and is not considered a legally recorded map or document. Hennepin County makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the information provided herein. PUBLIC WORKS South Lake Shore Dr LAKE INDEPENDENCE Perkinsville Rd Authorized Speed Limits 45 MPH 55 MPH Posted Speed Limits 0 45 MPH 0 55 MPH County Road 24 N LAKE KATRINA 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet County Road 101 Speed Study Request Between: TH 55 and Evergreen Road This map has been created for informational purposes only and is not considered a legally recorded map or document. Hennepin County makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the information provided herein. PUBLIC WORKS Hackamore Rd CORCORAN MAPLE GROVE 6206 Ave Authorized Speed Limits 50 MPH \0,0„ Ln Posted Speed Limits • 45 MPH O 50 MPH I Shawnee Woods Rd 101 MEDINA Evergreen Rd • 47 61st-9G r '-Ave N 57thAve N 56th P/ 1 PLYMOUTH z J N Ct 54tve N 500 1,000 2,000 Feet To: Hennepin County (Need more specific address / names) City of Medina (Scott Johnston plus council & mayor) MNDOT (Need more specific addresses / names) Senator? Representative? The Board of Directors of Medina Highlands Homeowners Association, representing approximately 130 Medina residents, at its meeting on (date of meeting), approved a resolution requesting Hennepin County take action to resolve the dangerous conditions that exist on CR 101 that result from the volume and speed of traffic on CR 101 between Hwy 55 and Evergreen Lane, and specifically at the Clydesdale and Lilac intersections. These conditions represent a real danger to our residents, whether using the crosswalk or trying to enter CR 101 in vehicles. A study of the pedestrian count is somewhat meaningless since most residents are afraid to attempt the crossing in it's current state. With no sidewalk on the east side between Clydesdale and Lilac most residents attempt to cross at Lilac - if they try at all. We have a very active walking population but the risk of crossing 101 prevents many people from even trying. We request specifically: 1. A pedestrian -activated blinking light to warn motorists of a pedestrian in the crosswalk - wherever it is. A determination of where is the safest crossing, Clydesdale or Lilac. If Lilac, then put in a sidewalk between Clydesdale and Lilac. 2. Speed limit lowered to 35 mph on CR 101 between Hwy 55 and Evergreen Rd. Comments from residents: One: Coming from one who walks to Target from Medina Highlands frequently, to access the current crosswalk, I must walk in the grass all the way (or snow in winter) to get to it - or circle all the way around the neighborhood to access from Clydesdale, neither of which 1 ever do. Instead 1 take a risk and cross at Lilac or Evergreen to get to the sidewalk on the other side. Secondly, when coming from 55 and turning onto Lilac to enter our neighborhood, cars following me speed up so quickly, they nearly rear -end me as I'm turning. I've experienced a more than a few times where cars and trucks literally try to pass me on the left before I make my right hand turn. It's a single lane at that point. Two: I walk to Target, Bank, Dentist and up to Hamel Post Office. The current crosswalk is absolutely frightening/dangerous to use. 1 use Lilac and find the center island provides a much easier and safer crossing. Setting the speed limit at 35 to Evergreen would help. I avoid turning off north bound 101 into Lilac by immediately moving into the right turn lane from 55 and entering MH via Clydesdale. Three: My wife and I like to bike and have found it dangerous trying to walk our bikes across at both the "crosswalk" at Clydesdale and at Lilac. Four: I cross using the Clydesdale crosswalk and feel like I am literally putting my life at risk every time. Drivers coming around the corner going north are not very alert to the fact that there is a crosswalk there. I often stand a few feet onto 101 and watch the drivers buzz by - often realizing that 1 am in a crosswalk too late and probably feeling guilty - but other than slamming on the brakes have no option except to keep going. When there is no traffic from south in sight I have gotten to the middle of the northbound lane only to see a car come around the curve at a high speed and having to either "assume" they will see me and stop - or run to the middle island. There is a different issue for crossing southbound lanes. Drivers first have to watch for traffic entering from Holiday/Target, but then focus on the light. If the light at Hwy 55 is green the strong tendency is to hit the accelerator to ensure making the light. Meanwhile a pedestrian could be crossing which is lower visibility than the green light or the entering traffic. In a call to a previous county commissioner I said "Is it going to take a death to get someone's attention" and the answer was - 'PROBABLY YES". Five: The current crosswalk is poorly placed at a point where drivers are approaching or leaving Hwy 55 and often distracted. Move the crosswalk t Lilac where 101 is much narrower (less distance and risk for pedestrian) and put a pedestrian activated flashing light so the driver has some warning and the pedestrian can feel somewhat safer stepping off of the curb. And of course slow the traffic down. Six: Whenever I turn right at Lilac I feel like I am about to be rear -ended and have had cars honk at me while making a routine right turn. The crosswalk is a nightmare. 1 have tried it several times and felt like I was taking my life in my hands. I will not do it again. End Begin forwarded message: From: Fred Webber <phred55427@aol.com> Subject: Re: Medina Follow-up Date: March 2, 2017 at 2:08:00 PM CST To: Scott Medina Johnson <Scott.Johnson@ci.medina.mn.us> Cc: "dennis (H) martenson" <martensondr@gmail.com> Hi, Scott - Following is the resolution approved by the Medina Ridge Condominium Board of Directors: Resolved, That although the residents by a slight margin prefer the crossing where it is, as a practical matter the Medina Ridge Condominium Board of Directors supports a crosswalk at Lilac Dr., the installation of solar -powered pedestrian - activated warning., and reducing and enforcing the speed limit to 35 mph from Hwy. 55 to Evergreen Rd. We continue to support a speed study. Would you please be kind enough to forward it to the parties who requested it? Also, I wanted to provide some background information that you might find interesting regarding our decision. We distributed a survey about this issue to our residents on Feb. 17, 2017. As of yesterday, 38 of our 87 units (not all were occupied) replied. Here's an analysis of their responses: Residents are about evenly split (41 percent No, 38 percent Yes) on whether they would use a crosswalk at Lilac Dr. If they would use a crosswalk at Lilac Dr., 37 percent would follow Lilac Dr., through Medina Highlands to the crossing, 50 percent would walk along the side of 101 if there were a sidewalk and 13 percent would walk along the side of 101 even without a sidewalk. If the only way to reach a crossing at Lilac Dr. were through Medina Highlands, 56 percent wouldn't use it. Of those who would access through Medina Highlands, 65 percent would do it only during warm weather. Let me know if you have any questions about this. As always, thanks for your help. fw Fred Webber 100 Clydesdale Tr. #130 Medina, MN 55340 Agenda Item # 5D Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017- RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED TRANSFER AND CLOSING OF INDEPENDENCE BEACH OUTLET PROJECT WHEREAS, for 12/31/16, the Independent Beach Outlet project has been completed and there is a remaining fund balance of $5,482.36 from the original funds transferred from the General fund. BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Medina, County of Hennepin, Minnesota, that the following actions be: Transferred: The remaining funds of $5,482.36 be transferred to the General Fund and Fund 421 relating to the Independence Beach Outlet Project be closed. Date: April 18, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017- April 18, 2017 Agenda Item # 7A MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: April 12, 2017 MEETING: April 18, 2017 City Council SUBJ: Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher —1822 Homestead Trail — Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Summary of Request Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher have requested a zoning ordinance text amendment and a conditional use permit related to solar panels. The applicants desire to install a 28 kW solar array on their property at 1822 Homestead Trail. An array of this capacity would occupy a footprint of just under 1500 s.f. Current City regulations limit Solar Equipment to occupy a footprint of 1000 square feet. The applicants request that the City consider amending its zoning code in order to allow larger solar arrays. The applicant has also requested a conditional use permit for installation of the Solar Equipment, which may be discussed at the May 2 meeting. Existing Solar Equipment Regulations Current City regulations generally permit solar panels which are attached to structures in every zoning district, subject to certain standards. Regulations also permit ground -mounted solar equipment in the Rural Residential zoning district and the Agricultural Preservation district through a conditional use permit. These arrays are limited in size to a footprint of 1000 square feet. Larger ground -mounted arrays (with a footprint up to 43,560 s.f.) are permitted in the Business and Industrial Park zoning districts. The ordinance was amended to add ground -mounted solar equipment as a conditional use in 2015. Since that time, one property in the Business district has installed a 20,000 s.f. array (Wright -Hennepin at Willow Drive, south of Highway 55). No ground -mounted arrays have been installed on residential property. Currently in rural residential districts, ground -mounted solar equipment is subject to the following conditions: • Solar Equipment shall only be permitted on a parcel which is five acres or greater in area. • Solar Equipment shall only be allowed as an accessory use on a parcel with an existing principal structure. • Solar Equipment shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. • The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall not exceed 1000 square feet. The equipment or device may not exceed a height of 15 feet. Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher Page 1 of 4 April 18, 2017 Solar Ordinance Text Amendment City Council Meeting " The City may require landscaping or other means of screening to limit visual impacts of the Solar Equipment. " The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. " The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. " All solar arrays or panels shall be installed or positioned so as not to cause any glare or reflective sunlight onto neighboring properties or structures, or obstruct views. " The City may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or limitations deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to promote harmony with neighboring uses. Applicant's Proposed Amendment The applicant requests that the City consider increasing the allowed footprint from 1000 square feet. The applicant does not advocate a specific number, provided it is increased to at least 1500 s.f. to allow them to install the solar array they desire to install which would support 50 percent of their expected annual energy needs. When the City adopted the ordinance allowing ground -mounted solar panels, there was a fair amount of discussion related to the footprint limitation. The limitation related primarily to lot coverage and also limiting production so that it is accessory to a residential use, rather than a more commercial production of power. One thousand square feet would accommodate a solar array which could produce energy slightly higher than the average Minnesota residential electric customer. The applicant advocates an increase in the maximum footprint because homes in the rural residential districts of Medina tend to be larger than the average Minnesota home and, therefore, consume a higher amount of electricity. The applicant has reviewed their average electrical usage and estimates that an array with a footprint of 1500 s.f. would produce approximately 50% of their annual energy. City staff supports adding flexibility to the maximum footprint of solar equipment. A footprint of 2500 s.f. would likely support a solar array of approximately 40 kW. Staff believed this threshold was appropriate because it matches the capacity which Minnesota's Net Metering Law requires electric providers to pay full retail rates back to customers who produce solar energy. Staff had originally recommended a limitation that the capacity of the array not exceed the expected electrical demand on the property. Upon further consideration, staff recommends against this limitation because it would be difficult to estimate usage, especially as it changes over time. Staff believes the recommended maximum footprint size is an adequate limitation on capacity to prevent commercial energy production. In addition to increasing the maximum footprint for Solar Equipment, staff had discussed the potential of allowing smaller solar arrays as a permitted use instead of a conditional use. This would reduce the time and money necessary to install an array. Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher Page 2 of 4 April 18, 2017 Solar Ordinance Text Amendment City Council Meeting Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and reviewed the ordinance amendment at their April 11 meeting. Three speakers at the Hearing spoke in general support of solar energy, including supporting increasing the allowed footprint and making the use permitted rather than conditional. Following the Hearing, the Planning Commission discussed and recommended that the maximum footprint size be increased as recommended by staff. The Planning Commission also supported allowing smaller arrays as a permitted use rather than conditional. In fact, the Planning Commission recommended increasing the size of Solar Equipment allowed as a permitted use to 1500 square feet. Solar Equipment with a footprint over 1500 square feet would be permitted through a CUP. The Planning Commission recommended limiting these larger arrays to properties over 20 acres in area and requiring additional landscaping or screening. The Planning Commission's recommendation is included in the attached ordinance. The regulations relating to Ground -mounted Solar Equipment in Rural Residential districts is contained in Subd. 2(b), starting in the middle of page 2. The changes to Subd. 1 and Subd. 2(a) are generally non -substantive pertaining to ceiling -mounted Solar Equipment and to Ground - mounted Equipment in the Business and Industrial Park districts. The conditional use permit process would provide the opportunity to apply conditions when necessary. If the Planning Commission and Council want to add flexibility but still maintain some maximum size, one or more of the following requirements could be added: • Limit production capacity to the expected electric demand. • Increase the maximum footprint to 2500 s.f. or 3000 s.f. • Limit Solar Equipment larger than 1000 s.f. to larger lots (10 or 20 acres) Staff also discussed the threshold could be set at 750 s.f. or 1000 s.f. and larger arrays would be possible through a CUP. The attached ordinance would make this change but can be removed if the Planning Commission and Council prefer the CUP process for all arrays. Conditional Use Permit Review Staff has attached information related to the applicant's CUP for reference. Staff intended to present the CUP at the May 2 meeting. However, if the City Council adopts the ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission, the applicant's 1430 s.f. solar array would be a permitted use and no CUP would be required. Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher Page 3 of 4 April 18, 2017 Solar Ordinance Text Amendment City Council Meeting Potential Motion If the Council concurs with the Planning Commission's recommended ordinance amendment, the following actions would be in order: Move to adopt the ordinance regarding Solar Equipment. Move to adopt the resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary. Attachments 1) DRAFT ordinance 2) Resolution authorizing publication by title and summary 3) Excerpt from DRAFT 4/11/2017 Planning Commission minutes 4) Applicant Narrative/Solar Equipment specifications 5) Site Plan Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher Page 4 of 4 April 18, 2017 Solar Ordinance Text Amendment City Council Meeting CITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO. ### AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SOLAR EQUIPMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows: SECTION I. Section 828.09 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleted the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 828.09. Solar Equipment. Any equipment or device that utilizes, operates or supplies energy derived from the sun shall meet the following standards: Subd. 1. Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure. The following standards shall apply to Solar Equipment which is affixed to a structure: (a) The equipment or device must be affixed to a structure and meet all setback requirements for principal structures in the zoning district where located. (b) The equipment or device may not exceed the height of the building by more than five feet, and shall cover no more than 70 percent of the roof to which it is affixed. (c) The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. (d) The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. (e) All solar arrays or panels shall be installed or positioned so as not to cause any glare or reflective sunlight onto neighboring properties or structures, or obstruct views. (f) Solar equipment which is mounted to a roof which is not flat, and which is visible from the nearest right-of-way, shall not have a finished pitch more than five percent steeper than the roof. (g) The zoning administrator may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or limitations deemed reasonably necessary to protect the residential character of the neighborhood, if applicable. Subd. 2. Ground -mounted Solar Equipment, ;f not affixed to ^ struetur^. (a) The following standards shall apply to Ground -mounted Solar Equipment which is not affixed to a structure, within the Business and Industrial Park zoning districts: (i) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment which is not affixed to a structure shall only be permitted in the Business and Industrial Park zoning districts and only following Conditional Use Permit approval. (ii) Solar Equipment shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from residential property. (iii) Solar Equipment shall meet all setback requirements for principal structures in the zoning district where located. Ordinance No. ### 1 DATE (iv) The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall be considered lot coverage and impervious surface for the purpose of calculating such standards. The footprint shall include all space between pieces of Solar Equipment, unless the pieces are separated by more than 25 feet. (v) The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall not exceed 20% of the lot. (vi) The equipment or device may not exceed a height of 20 feet. (vii) The City may require landscaping or other means of screening to limit visual impacts of the mounting devices of the Solar Equipment. (viii) The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. (ix) The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. (x) All solar arrays or panels shall be installed or positioned so as not to cause any glare or reflective sunlight onto neighboring properties or structures, or obstruct views. (xi) The City may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or limitations deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to promote harmony with neighboring uses. (b) The following standards shall apply to Ground -mounted Solar Equipment which is not affixed to a structure, within residential zoning districts in which such Equipment is permitted: (i) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment which is not affixed to a structure shall only be permitted in the Agricultural Preservation, Rural Residential, Rural Residential - Urban Reserve, Rural Residential-1, and Rural Residential-2 zoning districts and only following Conditional Use Permit approval. (ii) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment shall only be permitted on a parcel which is five acres or greater in area. (iii) Solar Equipment shall only be allowed as an accessory use on a parcel with an existing principal structure. (iv) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. (v) The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall not exceed 1000 square feet. (vi) The equipment or device may not exceed a height of 15 feet. (vii) The City may require 1Landscaping or other means of screening shall be installed adjacent to the rear and sides of the Solar Equipment to limit visual impacts of the structural supports of theSolar Equipment. A minimum of one shrub per 10 linear feet or one tree per 30 linear feet shall be required. Landscaping or screening shall have an anticipated mature height of at least 75% of the height of the Solar Equipment, but shall not be required in front of solar panels. This requirement may alternatively be achieved through fencing, existing vegetation, or similar measures. (viii) The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. (ix) The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. (x) All solar arrays or panels shall be installed or positioned so as not to cause any glare or reflective sunlight onto neighboring properties or structures, or obstruct views. Ordinance No. ### 2 DATE (xi) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment with a footprint exceeding 1500 square feet shall only be permitted upon conditional use permit review and approval, subject to the conditions noted below: (1) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment with a footprint exceeding 1500 square feet shall only be permitted on parcels which are 20 acres or greater in area; (2) The footprint occupied by the Solar Equipment shall not exceed 2500 square feet. (3) The City may require additional landscaping or other means of screening to limit visual impacts of the Solar Equipment; and (1)(4) The City may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or limitations deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to promote harmony with neighboring uses. SECTION II. Section 826.13 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 826.13. (AG) Permitted Accessory Uses. Within the agricultural Agricultural preservation Preservation zoning district, the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses: Subd. 11. Ground -mounted Solar Eequipment which is not affixed to a structure, subject to conditional use permit approval and compliance with performance standards of section 828.09 subd. 2(b) of this ordinance. SECTION III. Section 826.23 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleting the Gtricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 826.23. (RR) Permitted Accessory Uses. Within any Rural Residential District the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses: Subd. 13. Ground -mounted Solar eEquipment which is not affixed to a structure, subject to conditional use permit approval and compliance with performance standards of section 828.09 subd. 2(b) of this ordinance. SECTION IV. Section 826.25.4 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleting the Gtricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 826.25.4. (RR-UR) Permitted Accessory Uses. Within the Urban Reserve district, the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses when used in conjunction with a principal structure: Subd. 9. Ground -mounted Solar eEquipment which is not affixed to a structure, subject to conditional use permit approval and compliance with performance standards of section 828.09 subd. 2(b) of this ordinance. Ordinance No. ### 3 DATE SECTION V. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication. Adopted by the Medina city council this day of , 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Published in the Crow River News on the day of ,2017. Ordinance No. ### 4 DATE Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017-## RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. ### BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ### an regarding solar equipment; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is four pages in length; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. ### to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance regarding solar equipment. The ordinance amends existing regulations to make ground - mounted solar equipment with a footprint up to 1500 square feet a permitted use in the rural residential zoning districts of the City rather than a conditional use. Ground -mounted solar equipment with a footprint larger than 1500 square feet are allowed with a conditional use permit. The full text of Ordinance No. ### is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Resolution No. 2017-## April 18, 2017 Dated: April 18, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 April 18, 2017 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 04/11/2017 Meeting Minutes Public Hearing — Peter Rechelbacher —1822 Homestead Trail — Ordinance Amendment to City Zoning Code Related to Regulations for Solar Equipment and Conditional Use Permit for Installation of Ground Mounted Solar Energy Array Finke noted that there are two separate requests packaged together from the same applicant. He noted that the first is to consider an amendment to the ordinance regarding solar equipment and the second would be a request for a Conditional Use Permit to install solar equipment. He noted that the existing zoning ordinance limits the use of ground mounted solar panels to 1,000 square feet within the rural zoning districts. He stated that the applicant is looking to construct a 2,800-kilowatt solar array on their property. He stated that the City allows building mounted solar equipment within all zoning districts, while ground mounted equipment is only permitted in the commercial and industrial zoning district at up to 20 percent of the property size or one acre. He noted that rural residential districts also allow ground mounted arrays but in a much smaller array. He stated that the applicant is proposing an array of 1,430 square feet. He noted that the solar equipment ordinance is a newer ordinance that was developed within the past few years. He noted that the intent was for the panels to be an accessory to the structure and not provide energy for sale. He stated that staff recognizes that the average home size in Medina is larger than the average home in Minnesota and therefore would use more energy. He stated that staff recommends approval of the increased size for a solar array based on that information. He stated that the applicant is stating that this array would supply 50 percent of the annual energy used by the home. He noted that staff would suggest that these requests be reviewed on a case by case basis, but noted that a maximum square footage should be identified. He reviewed some of the parameters recommended by staff. He noted that staff would ultimately recommend a larger maximum size allowed than what was being proposed by the applicant. Albers asked how the array size is determined; whether that includes the cement pad or just the solar equipment. Finke stated that it would be determined using a two-dimensional overhead view of the array. Murrin asked how 1,000 square feet would be compared to an acre. Finke replied that it would be 1/40 of an acre. Murrin asked if this change would apply to other residential districts or simply the rural residential zoning district. She asked whether a CUP would be necessary. Finke stated that this would only be proposed for the rural residential district. He stated that if anyone would like to exceed 200 square feet that would require a CUP. He stated that his recommendation would be that requests of this nature would not need to come before the Commission and Council as a CUP and instead be allowed administratively if the restrictions are met. Murrin stated that if the language requirements are clear, this should not be something the Commission and Council would need to review and therefore could be permitted administratively. Barry asked where the north property line lies. Finke replied that the property line is identified in black, 100 feet to the north of the proposed solar array. He provided clarification on the required setbacks for the different zoning districts. Chair White opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. 1 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 04/11/2017 Meeting Minutes Mindy Rechelbacher, 1242 Hunter Drive, stated that she and her husband purchased this property two years ago and are building their dream house in attempt to be as environmentally friendly as possible. She noted that solar would be part of the litany included in the home. She stated that they would like to have a ground mounted solar array and currently the square footage allowed under the regulation is lower than their proposed size. She noted that the proposed solar array would supply about 50 percent of the energy for their home. Nick Nelson, All Energy Solar, appreciated the time of the Commission in reviewing this in a pragmatic matter. He stated that generally most residential homes that use solar energy, with a size of one to three acres, would require a 15-20 kilowatt solar system which would be a 700 to 1,500 square foot solar system. He stated that this array would be very minimal on a lot size of five acres and above and therefore it would be more pragmatic to allow a larger system for a larger home. He stated that lots with five acres or more that have a large home and other structures, such as a horse barn, use a lot of energy and therefore require a larger solar array to have any impact on their energy use. He noted that some of the language used in the proposed ordinance is very subjective. Muffin asked if there is a reason the equipment is proposed for the ground rather than mounted equipment. Rechelbacher stated that they would prefer to not have the equipment attached to the roof for maintenance purposes and they would like to avoid the risk of attaching things to the roof. Chris Peterson, 4130 Feske Drive, stated that he lives on a small lot that would probably never be allowed to have ground mounted solar. He stated that the Tesla stock is at the highest price now because electric cars are becoming more popular. He stated that the applicants are going to have a very big house. He noted that electric cars are going to drive the nighttime use higher overall for homes and therefore the average peak times are going to change. He stated that the City should attempt to lead the pack in environmental friendly matters and should follow the path of the State. He stated that if people are willing to make the financial commitment, even with the long payback time, that is a commitment that will help to bring the cost of solar equipment down. Mouli Vaidyanahau, solar company owner in Eagan, stated that they do have a system in Greenfield. He stated that one reason people put solar on the ground is because the roof orientation may not be appropriate to generate solar energy and because they do not want holes on the roof. He noted that his company offers a product that goes onto a roof but does not create holes. He stated that he is present to support solar energy and the ability for more people to use solar energy. He stated that when a person generates solar energy on their property there is zero transmission loss, noting that the solar garden in Monticello has a 30 to 40 percent transmission loss by the time it reaches Medina. He stated that net metering has become a measurement of the past and explained the measurement that is commonly used now, with 120 percent of the consumed energy for the property. Reid asked for the implied limitation in size of a solar array. Finke provided additional details. Reid stated that there is a 100-foot setback for the 1,000-square setup and asked if a larger setback should be required if the size of the array is being increased. Barry noted that landscaping and screening would be required and if that cannot fit within the setback, the array would then need to be moved back further. 2 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 04/11/2017 Meeting Minutes Finke stated that the 100-foot setback is already double the usual setback required for an accessory structure. Chair White closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. White confirmed the consensus of the Commission; that there should be a threshold identified that would not require a CUP and the consensus agreement with the thresholds identified in the staff report. Barry stated that he would agree in increasing the maximum size allowed in order to support the necessary size to provide benefit to an average home size in Medina. He stated that he supports the ground mounted equipment as the lifespan of the roof is often not as long as the lifespan of solar equipment and therefore when maintenance of the roof is needed you would need to uninstall and reinstall the solar equipment. Murrin noted that there have not been many applications that have come forward and therefore she would prefer to start smaller in case additional tweaking of the ordinance is needed. Nelson stated that the cost of a CUP in Medina is expensive and therefore adds to the time needed to obtain a return on the investment. He stated that these are rural parcels in Medina that would be high energy users. He stated that increasing the administrative approval threshold process to 1,500 square feet would be helpful for those homeowners. DesLauriers stated that although he agreed with Murrin's comments, after hearing that argument he would support 1,500 square feet and confirmed the consensus of the Commission. Motion by Murrin, seconded by Reid, to recommend approval of the ordinance regarding Solar Equipment Subdivision 2, B.11 changing 1,000 square feet to 1,500 square feet and Subdivision 2, B.6 directing staff to add more structure to the landscaping language. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Rengel) Finke stated that the Commission should now review the CUP with the assumption that the Council does not approve the ordinance amendment. Chair White opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m. No comments made. Chair White closed the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. Motion by Reid, seconded by DesLauriers, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit based upon the findings and subject to the conditions described in the staff report. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Rengel) Finke stated that he intends to present this to the City Council at their meeting the following Tuesday. 3 Page 1 1 Solar Array Proposal Summary Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to install a solar array at their home located at 1822 Homestead Trail, Medina, MN. They also are requesting a zoning text amendment to Medina City Ordinance Section 828.09 subdivision 2 entitled "Solar Equipment, if not affixed to a structure", section b (residential), section (v) that currently state, "The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall not exceed 1000 square feet." Proposal The Rechelbacher family would like to harvest solar energy on their 75 acre property to provide for 50% of their anticipated residential electrical needs. Electrical analysis of the Rechelbacher home anticipates they will require 55,000-70,OOOkWh (kilo Watt Hours) per year, with fluctuations based on winter temperatures and usage. To produce 50% of their electrical needs, a 28kW solar array is requested. The array could either be in a 11' x 130' = 1,430 sq ft configuration, or two rows of 11' x 65' with 19' in between rows. The proposed total solar array footprint is 430 sq feet over the city ordinance amount of 1,000 sq ft. It is for this reason the Rechelbachers are requesting a text change to the current City of Medina Ordinance 828.09 for an increase to the solar footprint. Two solar arrays rows measuring 11' by 65' each, with a height less than 15', separated with 19' spacing are proposed. The Rechelbachers would place these rows at least 100' from their north property line that sits close to the house site. Existing and to -be -planted trees will provide a barrier from the solar array view on the north side of the property. New tree plantings and building structures would make it difficult to see the solar arrays from the west and south views. East views are completely covered by an existing old growth forest that sits on a hill. The Rechelbachers would like to make a difference to our natural environment by limiting their energy footprint. Solar energy avoids air and water pollution that is created by energy sources such as coal, gas and nuclear power. Unlike coal, gas or uranium used for nuclear power, solar energy is a renewable resource that does not have limited deposits within the earth. Solar power removes a homeowner's dependence on large energy networks. The footprint of solar arrays allows for natural grasses to grow whose deep roots help our hydrosphere to recirculate rain water back into aquifers. Solar energy assists in providing cleaner air, water and natural environments. hA i fo U N i J co a) L _co O cu N O Q. 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RECHELBACHER Medina, MN Enlarged House Plan March 8, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: April 13, 2017 SUBJ: Planning Department Updates — April 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Land Use Application Review A) Three Rivers Park/We Can Ride CUP — 4301 County Road 24 — Three Rivers Park District and We Can Ride have requested a conditional use permit amendment to allow We Can Ride, a nonprofit that provides programming to individuals with disabilities or special needs, to occupy the stable previously utilized by Three Rivers Park mounted patrol. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at their March 20 meeting and recommended approval of the request. The Council reviewed on April and directed staff to prepare resolutions for approval which will be presented on April 18. B) 1822 Homestead Solar Panel CUP and Text Amendment — Peter and Mindy Rechelbacher have requested a conditional use permit to construct a ground -mounted solar array with a footprint of 1500 s.f. The applicants have also requested that the City amend its zoning code to increase the allowed footprint of solar arrays from 1000 s.f. to 1500 s.f. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their April 11 meeting. Following review, the Commission recommended approval of the amendment to the zoning code, which will be presented to the Council on April 18. The CUP is scheduled to be presented on May 2. C) Elim Care Concept Plan — north of Highway 12, east of CR 29 — Elim Care has requested review of a concept plan for potential development of a 134-unit skilled nursing/assisted living/independent living facility in 2018. The applicant originally requested a Comp Plan amendment and rezoning to reguide the subject property to High Density Residential (HDR) and to rezone to the R4 zoning district. The City's DRAFT 2040 Comp Plan identifies the property as HDR, to allow them to move ahead quicker than the Comp Plan Review. The applicant has since withdrawn the Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning, but continues to request Concept Plan Review. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and provided comments at their April 11 meeting and the City Council is scheduled to review on May 2. D) 4035 Apache Drive Animal Structure Setback variance — Joe Molde has requested a variance to reduce the required animal structure setback of 150 feet for a small chicken coop. It appears that no location on the subject site could meet the 150 foot setback. The Planning Commission reviewed at their April 18 meeting and recommended approval. Staff intends to present the request to the City Council for a public hearing at the May 2 meeting. E) Johnson Accessory Dwelling Unit CUP — Robin Johnson has requested a CUP to allow an accessory dwelling unit in an accessory structure at 1325 Tamarack Drive. The application is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing at the May 9 Planning Commission meeting. F) Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning —1432 County Road 29 — LJP Development LLC has requested to reguide the subject property to High Density Residential (HDR) and to rezone to the R4 zoning district for potential development of a 28-42 unit memory care facility. The City's DRAFT 2040 Comp Plan identifies the property as HDR, but the applicant desires to move ahead quicker than the Comp Plan Review. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at their February 13 meeting and Planning Department Update Page 1 of 2 April 4, 2017 City Council Meeting recommended approval. The Council adopted a resolution denying the request at the April 4 meeting and the project will now be closed. G) Woodridge Church, AutoMotorPlex, Hamel Brewery, St. Peter and Paul Cemetery — The City Council has adopted resolutions approving these projects, and staff is assisting the applicants with the conditions of approval in order to complete the projects. H) Woods of Medina, Capital Knoll— These preliminary plats have been approved and staff is awaiting a final plat application I) Capital Knoll, Hamel Haven subdivisions — These subdivisions have received final approval. Staff is working with the applicants on the conditions of approval before the plats are recorded Other Proiects A) Comprehensive Plan — The Planning Commission held the Public Hearing on the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update at the December 13 meeting. Following the hearing, Commissioners discussed all chapters of the plan and recommended a number of changes. Following discussion, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Plan. Staff presented the Plan for City Council review at the January 3 and February 7 meetings. The Council reviewed the infrastructure plans at the February 21 meeting and directed staff to route the Plan for jurisdictional review. Staff has been working with WSB to finalize the infrastructure plans for review. B) Mediacom Analysis — staff continued analysis and drafted a proposal consistent with City Council direction from the March 21 worksession. C) Plymouth West Property Comp Plan Amendment — The City received a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from the City of Plymouth for property east of County Road 101 and north of Evergreen Road. The proposal is to change the land use from institutional to Living Area-2 for a potential development of 110 single family homes and a potential future elementary school. Staff is reviewing the information to determine what comments to provide. The primary comments will likely relate to traffic safety at the proposed intersection of County Road 101 and Prairie Creek Road. Planning Department Update Page 2 of 2 April 4, 2017 City Council Meeting MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340.9790 p: 763.473-9209 f: 763.473-8858 non -emergency: 763-525-6210 MEMORANDUM Emergency 9.1_1 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety, Through City Administrator Scott Johnson April 13, 2017 Department Updates Severe Weather Week The week of April 17th through April 21st is Severe Weather Awareness Week. On April 11t at our City staff training meeting, we reviewed our severe weather procedures along with our fire escape procedures. Department Meeting On April 11t we held our department meeting covering mandatory pursuit and domestic abuse policies. We reviewed new changes to our video policy in reference to officer involved shootings which follows the investigative units of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension policies. Officer Wellness Class On April 5th I attended an officer wellness class sponsored by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. The class was part of the 21st Century Policing Model that came out in 2015. The class was very well put together addressing the mental aspects of the job. I am looking at putting it on for our officers in the near future. Hennepin County Chiefs Association Recognize Administrative Assistants At our April meeting of the Hennepin County Chiefs Association, we invited our administrative assistants to be recognized for all their work and dedication to the law enforcement profession. Both Anne and Cec attended the meeting. I have to say, the Medina Police Department is very fortunate to have such great employees. Out of the Office I will be out of the office from April 11th through April 16th for my father's eye surgery. If you need anything, I will be reachable on my cellphone or you can contact Sergeant Nelson at the office. Patrol by Sergeant Nelson Training On April 3rd, Officers Gregory and Swalchick attended Commercial Motor Vehicle training at South Lake Minnetonka Police Department. On April 11th, officers attended a department meeting. Covered was mandated policy review and Chief Belland talked about hosting a wellness class for officers and their spouses in the fall. Patrol Activities For the dates of March 29 to April 12, 2017, our officers issued 60 citations and 88 warnings for various traffic infractions. There were a total of two traffic accidents, 11 medicals and 11 alarms. On March 31st, Officer McKinley took an attempted fraud report. Caller reported that unknown persons had attempted to file taxes in both his and his wife's name. They were contacted by TurboTax regarding the filings. The caller was able to verify that the taxes had not been filed to the IRS so the fraud was stopped. On April 1st, Officer McGill was dispatched to the Medina Inn Motel for a sexual assault that had occurred with the caller's friend. Upon arrival, the victim had left the motel. Officer McGill was able to find out that the caller's friend did not wish to speak with the police about the matter. It was discovered through the investigation that the victim invited a male back to her room and that alcohol was involved. It was determined that consensual sex had occurred but that after the fact, the female who was married, told the caller that it had went too far. No crime was found to be committed. On April 6th, Officers Jessen, McKinley, Swalchick and Gregory were dispatched to a vehicle and garage on fire. Upon their arrival, the homeowner had pulled the 1938 Chevy that was on fire in the garage out of the garage. Hamel Fire Department responded and took care of smoke extraction. On April 6th, Officer Swalchick took an employee theft report from Subway. It was discovered that an employee had been stealing money while working. Interview was conducted and the case will be forwarded to the City Attorney for prosecution. On April 7th, I took a forgery report at Casey's General Store. Manager reported that an unknown female had been in the store on consecutive days writing checks on different accounts each time. The suspect was identified and I am familiar with her. Case is ongoing. Investigations by Investigator Kevin Boecker Investigative Update as of 04/13/2017 Investigation underway after receiving a report of identity theft. Credit Union called reporting someone had obtained a car loan through a local car dealership using stolen identity and ultimately came to the dealership and purchased a BMW. Suspect has been identified through the investigation. The vehicle has since been recovered with assistance of Minneapolis Police Department. A search warrant was executed on the vehicle and additional evidence was recovered. The investigation is ongoing. Currently conducting a background investigation on applicant who has applied for an intern position with the Medina Police Department through the summer. Applicant is a current University of North Dakota student seeking a criminal justice degree who grew up living in Medina. Assisted Corcoran Police Department on a check forgery investigation. Officer left a message for me regarding a forgery report he was investigating from A-1 Outdoor Power. A chainsaw had been purchased using a forged check. After receiving suspect information, I was able to determine that the suspect had pawned the chainsaw the following day after purchasing the chainsaw with a forged check. I provided Corcoran Police with the pawn transaction information and advised them to contact the pawn shop to confiscate the item. It appears the suspect has pawned numerous similar power tools in March which were also most likely purchased with bad checks as well. Closed an internet fraud case after being unable to track down the recipient of the money that the victim had voluntarily withdrawn from his account. There are currently 12 open cases assigned to Investigations. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director DATE: April 11, 2017 MEETING: April 18, 2017 SUBJECT: Public Works Update STREETS • I continue to work on the history and expense numbers to complete Feasibility Reports for each of the three road projects that will be done this year. They will be brought to the City Council at the first meeting in May. • Medina road weight restrictions will be lifted Monday, April 17th; for most of our streets however, restrictions will remain in effect for our more vulnerable streets until April 24th A map has been posted on our website to inform the public. • Crack sealing has been completed, and street sweeping will begin as soon as the weight posting goes off. WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER • Letters were sent out to the Wild Meadows North neighborhood asking each resident to call or email the City to set up a day and time for PW to come out and inspect the sump pump at each property to make sure the unit is being used properly. A brochure was also included explaining the reason behind the inspections and how an improperly connected sump pump costs the City up to 40% more in treatment expenses. • I will be giving an update on our sewer exceedances for the second half of last year and the implications it has on City staff and the budget. • I am meeting this week with the Sprint people to discuss the antenna removal during the time of the water tower rehab project. • With most of the weight restrictions going off, erosion control will be in full swing as construction season begins. PARKS/TRAILS • PW recently looked at a snow machine for the sliding hill at Hamel Legion Park. The sliding hill is one of the most popular activities in the winter and continues to grow in popularity with all the new homes in that area. Quotes will be gathered and brought to the Council when they are completed. • PW continues the cleanup and maintenance at the parks — the park tour is scheduled for April 19th • PW prepared the Field House for the upcoming schedule of events — turning on the water, delivering supplies and making sure everything is in working condition. " There was a large amount of graffiti spray painted in the Hamel Legion Park this past week. PW spent half a day cleaning it off signs, and several other items in the park. The large sign showing the rules and regulations, which was not able to be cleaned, was reordered. MISCELLANEOUS " PW, as well as other staff, did some of the yearly safety training required by law on April 1 lth and will also be trained on CPR and First Aid on April 25th " Linda is bringing PW, as well as Anne, up to date on what will be needed for Clean-up Day this year since she will be out following her surgery on the 17th Page 2 of 2 ORDER CHECKS APRIL 5, 2017 - APRIL 18, 2017 045727 GREELY, TROY AND CHERYL $500.00 045728 HILL, MARTHA & DARIN $150.00 045729 SHERRYL JOOS $150.00 045730 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS.TRUST $102,357.00 045731 US HOME CORP $83.02 045732 MANEPALLI, PAVAN KUMAR $150.00 045733 SUNDARAM, SRIVIDYA $250.00 045734 VELAGAPUDI, MOHAN $215.00 045735 ASPEN MILLS INC $144.55 045736 BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE $2,117.76 045737 BIFFS INC $247.30 045738 BROCK WHITE $6,448.20 045739 BURDAS TOWING $155.56 045740 CANVAS SOLUTIONS, INC $372.00 045741 CARGILL INC $6,637.16 045742 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $2,062.82 045743 CENTRAL HYDRAULICS INC $359.62 045744 DESLAURIERS & SONS INC $461.94 045745 DITTER INC $1,195.41 045746 DS HUNZ SERVICES INC $85.00 045747 EARL F ANDERSEN INC $872.30 045748 ECM PUBLISHERS INC $71.24 045749 ENGEL WATER TESTING INC $360.00 045750 ESS BROS. & SONS, INC. $420.00 045751 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL $157.95 045752 HAMEL LUMBER INC $403.61 045753 HAMEL LIONS CLUB $610.00 045754 HAMEL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT $73,500.00 045755 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD $4,819.25 045756 HENN COUNTY INFO TECH $955.20 045757 HENN CTY RESIDENT/REAL ESTATE $82.00 045758 HIGHWAY 55 RENTAL $142.75 045759 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS.TRUST $3,000.00 045760 LOFFLER COMPANIES INC $408.00 045761 CITY OF LONG LAKE $13,007.50 045762 LORETTO VOL FIRE DEPT INC $25,199.96 045763 CITY OF MAPLE PLAIN $690.29 045764 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL $2,460.15 045765 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL $25,399.93 045766 NAPA OF CORCORAN INC $126.60 045767 NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS $397.92 045768 OFFICE DEPOT $178.21 045769 OIL AIR PRODUCTS LLC $125.89 045770 CITY OF ORONO $785.29 045771 PERRY'S TRUCK REPAIR $85.70 045772 RDJ SPECIALTIES, INC. $223.83 045773 READY WATT $285.00 045774 RUSSELL SECURITY RESOURCE INC $2,567.25 045775 SAMS CLUB $45.00 045776 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC $238.34 045777 ST PAUL STAMP WORKS INC $30.65 045778 STREICHER'S $336.75 045779 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI $3,410.34 045780 TIMESAVER OFFSITE $346.00 045781 TITAN MACHINERY $6,974.70 045782 TKDA $1,039.65 045783 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER $4.47 045784 WATER CONSERVATION $299.43 045785 ZIEGLER INC $10,259.79 045786 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MN $29,129.03 045787 CENTURYLINK $222.71 045788 I+S GROUP, INC $17,000.00 045789 JAIDKA, ANURAG $150.00 045790 MELSHA, ANNA $150.00 045791 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORPORATION $312.38 045792 MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH $9,762.60 045793 ULMAN PATRICK $1.90 Total Checks $361,191.90 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS APRIL 5, 2017 — APRIL 18, 2017 004100E PR PERA $14,331.94 004101E PR FED/FICA $16,604.49 004102E PR MN Deferred Comp $2,470.00 004103E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA $3,342.56 004104E SELECT ACCOUNT $751.45 004105E CITY OF MEDINA $21.00 004106E SELECT ACCOUNT $136.41 004107E PAYMENT SERVICE NETWORK INC $625.77 004108E SELECT ACCOUNT $2,708.47 004109E CIPHER LABORATORIES INC $155.66 004110E CULLIGAN-METRO $32.75 004111E ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE $3,273.55 004112E FRONTIER $56.13 004113E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC $424.57 004114E PREMIUM WATERS INC $17.61 004115E PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BY PHONE $1,000.00 94115 VOID 0 Total Electronic Checks $45,952.36 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT APRIL 5, 2017 507824 ALTENDORF, JENNIFER L $1,332.97 507825 ANDERSON, JOHN G $230.87 507826 BARNHART, ERIN A. $1,997.94 507827 BELLAND, EDGAR J $2,570.17 507828 BOECKER, KEVIN D. $2,456.44 507829 CONVERSE, KEITH A $2,269.40 507830 COUSINEAU, LORIE K. $230.87 507831 DINGMANN, IVAN W $1,554.35 507832 ENDE, JOSEPH $1,620.67 507833 FINKE, DUSTIN D. $2,178.54 507834 GALLUP, JODI M $1,752.05 507835 GLEASON, JOHN M. $2,235.85 507836 GREGORY, THOMAS $1,934.81 507837 HALL, DAVID M. $2,020.74 507838 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S $2,001.80 507839 JOHNSON, SCOTT T. $2,230.19 507840 KLAERS, ANNE M $1,154.57 507841 LANE, LINDA $1,492.96 507842 LEUER, GREGORY J. $1,865.26 507843 MARTIN, KATHLEEN M $230.87 507844 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. $1,470.19 507845 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D $1,667.53 507846 MITCHELL, ROBERT G. $327.07 507847 NELSON, JASON $2,145.97 507848 PEDERSON,JEFF $221.92 507849 PETERSON, DEBRA A $1,684.69 507850 REINKING, DEREK M $1,591.50 507851 SCHARF, ANDREW $604.50 507852 SCHERER, STEVEN T. $2,289.29 507853 SWALCHICK, CRAIG M $1,301.86 507854 VIEAU, CECILIA M. $1,146.42 Total Payroll Direct Deposit $47,812.26 ECHECK ERROR WRONG #