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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/19/2016 Special City Council Minutes" MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2016 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on July 19, 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, City Planner Dusty Finke, and City Engineer Jim Stremel II. 2017 Budget  Utilities/CIP Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided background information on utility rates and capital purchases for 2017. Water, Sewer, and Stormwater rates are projected to increase by 3% for 2017. Staff also recommended updating the 2012 utility study after the Comprehensive Plan for Medina is adopted. The City Council directed staff to keep Council informed about utility rates and to move forward with the utilities and CIP for 2017 as proposed. III. Sioux Drive Project Discussion City Engineer Jim Stremel provided information on the Sioux Drive Project and how to fix the drivability issues. The issues stem from an engineering mistake related to the curb and bituminous work. Staff supported fixing the issue as soon as possible. Mr. Stremel thought the project to fix the road would last a week or more and would be based on unit pricing. Staff was directed by the City Council to put together a solution with WSB, bring the project back to a future meeting, and use signage to notify businesses and residents about the project. Adjournment Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:59 p.m. Attest: JodiM. Gallup, City Clerk Bob Mitchell, Mayor Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 July 19, 2016 " This Page Intentionally Left Blank Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 July 19, 2016