HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/17/2018 City Council Special Meeting MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
JULY 17, 2018
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on July 17, 2018 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
Planning Director Dusty Finke
II. Municipal Park Fund Discussion
Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided background information on the fund, explained
that the purpose of the fund is for replacement of existing park structures, discussed using
property taxes for replacement versus bonding, discussed the different funds used for
parks, and reviewed a draft five-year CIP. The City Council reviewed the information
and requested staff look into possible new or higher park fees, the possible assessment of
trail replacements, and requested the Park Commission review the project list at their July
18t meeting and submit the information for City Council review at their August 21'
Work Session.
III. 2019 Budget — Utilities and CIP Discussion
Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided the City Council with the proposed CIP and
utility information for 2019. Staff provided a proposed budget that includes a 2%
increase for water rates and 3% increases for sewer, and storm water rates. Council
reviewed the information and requested more information on sewer access charges, road
assessment policy, and the proposed Brockton Lane project.
Adjournment
Mitchell closed the meeting at 7: 00 p.m.
Kathleen Martin, Acting Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M
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Gallup, City Clerk
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