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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/19/2017 Special City Council Minutes" MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2017 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on April 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN. I. Call to Order Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson and Mitchell Members absent: Martin Also present: Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk Jodi Gallup, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Medina Park Commissioners. II. Annual Tour of Parks The City Council and Medina Park Commission toured or drove past the following parks, trails and nature areas and made these observations: Holy Name Park " The park is complete and no additional work needed to be done at this time. Medina Morningside Park " There is a phone line remnant that needs to be removed in the northeast corner. Maple Park " Discussed that the residents had requested a fence along the first and third baselines to avoid losing balls in the wetland. The Park Commission will monitor the level of use of the field to make a determination at a later date. " It was noted that the suckers needed to be removed from the trees. Walnut Park " Discussed the park's purpose and how the infiltration area worked. Noted that the trees could be cleaned up near the infiltration area. Lakeshore Park " Discussed the request from last year for a bench at the bottom of the hill. It was determined that the steep slope and water levels would make it challenging for a bench in that location. It was suggested to put a bench at the top of the hill looking out towards the lake. " It was noted that the neighbors had asked for a fire pit the previous year, but the Park Commission was concerned with safety. " It was suggested to place a larger piece of play equipment for older kids on the north side of the boat landing. Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 April 19, 2017 " It was noted that there were ground bees on the north side of the boat landing. " It was noted that there was broken cinder block down by the water that needed to be cleaned up. The Park at Fields of Medina " It was noted that there was a dead tree by the playground equipment that needed to be removed and replaced. " Discussed the location of a second small basketball hoop and the location of the sand volleyball court. Arrowhead Drive Trail " Drove the route of the new trail along Arrowhead Drive. Reserve of Medina  Possible Future Park Land " Drove down Hackamore Road to look at possible future park land from the Reserve of Medina development. Staff stated that the developer was willing to discuss the potential for the city to purchase the northwestern 3.6 acres of their property. The Park Commission gave their general support in moving forward with negotiations to obtain the park land. Co Rd 116/Tower Drive/Hamel Road Trail Route " Drove the future route to connect the Co Rd 116 Trail down Tower Drive to the trail on Hamel Road. Hamel Legion Park " Discussed a request from Heritage Christian Academy to paint the dugouts blue at the Paul Fortin Memorial Field. It was determined that the dugouts did need to be freshened up, but not painted the color blue. The Park Commissioners agreed that the color of the dugouts should be uniform to the other buildings and structures within the park. " Scherer updated the City Council and Park Commission that he found a snow machine that will work for the sledding hill. Hunter Lions Park " Discussed the wear and cracks on the tennis court and basketball court. Noted that the surfaces would probably need to be completely replaced within the next few years. " Noted that the orientation of the park sign was confusing and that the map should be rotated by 90 degrees to make it easier to find the nature area. " Noted that the path around the nature area needed to be mowed. " Noted that the weeds in the volleyball court needed to be sprayed. " Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 April 19, 2017 " Medina Lake Preserve The City Council and Park Commission did not visit Medina Lake Preserve, but Lubenow visited the park earlier in the week and provided an update. She stated that the weeds were high and there were a number of burs on the trail. She also noted that a tree had fallen over on one of the benches in the park. III. Adjournment Mitchell closed the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Attest: Jodi . Gallup, City lerk Bob Mitchell, Mayor Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 3 April 19, 2017 " This Page Intentionally Left Blank " " Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 4 April 19, 2017