HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/16/2012 Special CCMSPECIAL MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2012
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session jointly with the Medina
Park Commission on May 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. to conduct the annual park tour.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Martinson, Pederson, Siitari and Weir.
Members absent: Crosby
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Assistant to City Administrator
Jodi Gallup, Public Works Superintendent Steve Scherer, Accounting Technician Teri
Portinen and the Medina Park Commissioners
II. ANNUAL TOUR OF PARKS
The City Council and Medina Park Commission toured the following parks and made
these observations:
Fields of Medina Development (New Park Land)
• The park acreage has potential to increase as surrounding properties develop.
• Parking will be on Meander Road.
• If park has soccer or other play fields, additional parking would need to be
emphasized.
• Need to determine if this will function as a neighborhood park or play area for the
community.
Hamel Legion Park & Nature Area in Enclave Development
• It was nice to see that the park was being heavily used by the athletic programs
during the park tour.
• The gravel lot next to the Hamel Community Building was over half full of cars.
• Need garbage cans by pavilions.
• It was suggested to add a backboard at the tennis courts.
Maple Park
• No changes were noted.
Walnut Park
• It was noted that the park looks better with grass growing instead of sand.
Lakeshore Park/Independence Beach Boat Launch
• Discussed the installation and placement of the gate at the boat launch.
• Discussed reducing the amount of signs in the park and creating new custom
signs.
• Noted that the dock would need to be replaced in the near future.
III. ADJOURN
Adjourned the Park Tour at 7:45 p.m.
Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1
May 16, 2012
geeth Weir, Acting Mayor
Attest:
Scott Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2
May 16, 2012