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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/21/2016 Special City Council Minutes" MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2016 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on June 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN. I. Call to Order Members present: Mitchell, Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Pederson Members absent: Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public Safety Director Ed Belland and City Planner Dusty Finke II. Elm Creek Watershed Update Elm Creek Watershed Chair Doug Baines provided the City Council with a brief history of the watershed, explained the proposed $215,000 budget for 2017 (Medina's portion is 7.98%), and provided an update on the 3rd Generation plan for the watershed. The City Council thanked Chair Baines and Medina Elm Creek Representative Liz Weir for their service on the watershed. III. 2017 Budget  General Fund Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided the City Council with the proposed budget for 2017. Staff provided a proposed budget that includes a 2.4% overall General Fund increase. The City is also proposing a total levy increase of 1.6%. Barnhart discussed the addition of a part-time Public Works position (following the 10 year staffing plan), added maintenance funds for roads ($5,000), a proposed cost of living increase of 2%, and the need to maintain quality service levels. A very preliminary estimation shows the tax rate would decrease from 23.342% (2016) to 22.269% (2017) which is a 4.6% decrease. Council directed staff to move forward with the proposed 2017 budget. Adjournment Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Attest: tio Jodi M. allup, City Clerk ..- Bob Mitchell, Mayor Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 June 21, 2016 " This Page Intentionally Left Blank Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 June 21,2016