HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/18/2014 Special City Council MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on November 18, 2014 at
6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Martinson, Anderson, Weir
Members absent: Pederson
Also present: Hamel Fire Department Chief Jeff Ruchti, City Administrator
Scott Johnson, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and
Public Safety Director Ed Belland.
II. Hamel Fire Siren Discussion
The City Council was updated by Hamel Fire Chief Jeff Ruchti and Public Safety
Director Ed Belland on the use of the siren by the Hamel Fire Station. The siren is now
only used for fire calls between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each day and to make residents
aware of severe weather. Staff was asking for direction on the use of the siren for fire
calls during the day. Staff was directed to work with the Hamel Fire Department to use
the siren for severe weather emergencies only by the end of 2015.
III. Building Code 1306 Discussion
Staff provided the City Council with background information on Building Code 1306
which requires sprinkling of new facilities and existing facilities that change uses. The
City Council and staff discussed the impacts of the code provision, safety of the
structures, cost for the upgrades, and the impact of the code provisions on redevelopment.
Staff was directed to pull existing permits to review the costs associated with sprinkling
improvements, review which cities have adopted 1306, and start discussions with
consultants on the impacts of the code provision.
IV. Affordable Housing Task Force/Study Discussion
The City Council discussed the pros and cons of holding a study on affordable housing
outside of the comprehensive plan process. The proposed study would focus on the
public relations and education pieces of affordable housing. Staff was directed to bring
the study up for further discussion during the 2015 City Goals discussion.
V. Whistle -less Crossing Options Discussion
Staff provided background information on whistle -less crossing intersection upgrades.
Council directed staff to set aside reserve funds for the future upgrades and have adjacent
developers contribute to the upgrades.
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Adjournment
Weir closed the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
Er eth Weir, Mayor
Attest:
Scott Johnson, Ci y Administrator -Clerk
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