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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/15/2015 Special City Council Minutes" " " MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on September 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN. I. Call to Order Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Pederson, Mitchell Members absent: Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, and Public Safety Director Ed Belland. II. Watershed Discussion Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided updated information regarding residential equivalent fees (REFS) for storm water and watersheds. Staff recommended breaking out the amounts for watershed dues and the storm water utility fees on the utility bills. Also, Staff recommended having each watershed area pay for their portion of the residential equivalent fee (REF) to avoid double taxing residents. Council directed staff to move forward with the proposed changes in 2016. III. Comprehensive Plan Timelines City Planner Dusty Finke provided an update on the Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Plan process. Council directed staff to move forward with a seven member committee (two members from the City Council) and accept applications for the remaining openings. The goal of the process is to put together a diverse group of people to help advise staff with preparation of the initial draft. The openings will be advertised at Celebration Day, on the City website, and in the City newsletter. Mayor Mitchell and staff will review the applications and bring forward a recommendation to the City Council. IV. Mediacom Update City Planner Dusty Finke reviewed the information on the proposed amendment to the Franchise Agreement with Mediacom and addressed City Council questions. Council directed Staff to include a review process, use a construction schedule for shared mileage payments, and attach a map showing construction for 2014 and 2015. Adjournment Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Attest: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 September 15, 2015 Scott Johnson, Ci Administrator -Clerk Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 September 15, 2015