HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/01/2015 City Council MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on December 1, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell.
Members absent: None.
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer
Tom Kellogg, City Planner Dusty Finke, City Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public
Works Director Steve Scherer, Chief of Police Ed Belland, and Recording Secretary
Amanda Staple.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.)
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:01 p.m.)
The agenda was approved as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:01 p.m.)
A. Approval of the November 17, 2015 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve the November 17, 2015 special
City Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of the November 17, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
It was noted on page two, line 21, it should state, "...which would be of assistance... On
page three, line 15, it should state, "...of the Arndt property's right..."
On page three, line 37, it should state, "...confirmed requested confirmation..." On page
four, line four, it should state, "...a the community conservation water quality meeting he
attended for at the ..." On page four, line 12, it should state, "...V^Va* "ed Pioneer
Sarah Creek Watershed District meeting..." On page four, line 19, it should state,
"...Steering Committee meetings..."
Moved by Cousineau, seconded by Anderson, to approve the November 17, 2015
regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:05 p.m.)
A. Approve 2016 Tobacco License Renewals
B. Resolution No. 2015-99 Accepting Public Utilities within Woodland Hill
Preserve
C. Resolution No. 2015-100 Accepting Donation from Long Lake Glass
D. Resolution No. 2015-101 Accepting Donation from Caribou Coffee
Johnson briefly provided descriptions of the items included on the Consent Agenda. He
stated that the City greatly appreciates the donation of coffee from Caribou Coffee for
fire and police personnel.
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Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
passed unanimously.
VI. COMMENTS (7:07 p.m.)
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Scherer provided an update on the discussion that the Park Commission had at their last
meeting regarding the recreational field use and fees. He stated that the Commission
also gave authorization for staff to contact a property owner that owns a parcel that is
segregated from the remainder of their property and would be useful for access to
Tomann Park. He noted that the property owner is interested in selling that portion of his
property and advised that the item will probably come before the Council in the future.
C. Planning Commission
Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet the following week to consider
four public hearings, a rearrangement of eight substandard lots into 2 lots on Ardmore
Avenue near Independence Beach; a review of a PUD for construction of a restaurant
with an office above it at Medina Clydesdale Marketplace; a rezoning request for
property at 45 Highway 55, east of the Aldi site, in anticipation of commercial
development; and sign placement for the Woodland Hills development.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2016 Budget (7:10 p.m.)
1. Budget and Tax Levy Presentation — Public Comment
Johnson stated that the proposed budget and tax levy is consistent with what was
discussed and preliminarily certified in September.
Barnhart reviewed some of the major budget issues when considering the 2016 budget
including that the City does not receive State Aid, decreasing revenues, debt service and
capital levies, the Comprehensive Plan (which is updated every 10 years), and the
election. She noted that it has been determined that budgeting for the Comprehensive
Plan and elections will occur annually as to not cause a problem when the event arises.
She reviewed the proposed 2016 budget noting that the proposed General Fund budget
is proposed at $4,253,394. She advised that includes a 5.2 percent increase to the
General Fund property tax levy and a two percent cost of living adjustment for staff, as
well as an increase of three percent to the utility fund. She provided information on
market value increases and the tax capacity of the City.
Mitchell stressed the importance of tracking information correctly in order to have a
correct comparison.
Barnhart continued to review the budget and levy information including the tax levy
comparison of the City compared to Medina, noting that bonded debt of other cities was
not included in the comparison in the presentation, but was included with the meeting
handout.
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w h e n t h o s e c a s e s a r e n o t o c c u r r i n g .
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Mitchell referenced the proposed budget increase of $133,000 and asked how much of
that is related to the annual budgeting for the Comprehensive Plan and elections.
Barnhart stated that starting in 2016, $8,000 is budgeted each year for the
Comprehensive Plan update. She noted that $12,000 had already been budgeted for
the election next year but going forward beginning in 2017 the cost would be split
annually to be $6,000 per year.
Martin asked if there was anything that jumped out or was surprising during the budget
process.
Barnhart stated that the department heads have been really efficient in tracking their
budget needs. She stated that litigation is an area where a lot of unbudgeted funds were
incurred.
Anderson stated that this is Barnhart's first full year developing the budget alone, and
with City staff, and commended her on her great effort and result.
Mitchell asked if any members of the public would like to speak.
No comments made.
2. Resolution No. 2015-102 Approving 2016 Final Tax Levy
Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-102 Approving
the 2016 Final Tax Levy.
Further discussion: Mitchell asked for further clarification on the first two pages in the
packet.
Barnhart stated that the second page of the summary provides a breakdown of capital
levies and debt service. She noted the first page of the packet includes rough scenarios
of market value and the impact that the tax rate would have on those property values.
Mitchell noted that this is the same data that the Council reviewed earlier this fall and
certified to the County and the information has not changed since that review.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Resolution No. 2015-103 Approving 2016 Final Budget
Johnson noted that one figure for the capital improvement plan is actually $5,000 higher
than what had been included in the packet. He advised that the information in the
revised Resolution is correct.
Barnhart noted that the item was in regard to the electrical wiring of the gas pumps at
600 Clydesdale.
Scherer provided additional information on the gas pumps at 600 Clydesdale, noting that
the cost was an estimate at this point because of the special wiring that is required.
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M o t i o n p a s s e d u n a n i m o u s l y .
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f o r W o o d s o f M e d i n a A m e n d i n g R e s o l u t i o n N o . 2 0 1 4 - 0 4 ( 7 : 4 7 p . m . )
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o w n e r .
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R e s o l u t i o n N o . 2 0 1 4 - 0 4 . M o t i o n p a s s e d u n a n i m o u s l y .
P e d e r s o n r e j o i n e d t h e C o u n c i l .
I X . C I T Y A D M I N I S T R A T O R R E P O R T ( 7 : 4 8 p . m . )
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p r o v i d e d i n f o r m a t i o n o n a m e e t i n g h e a n d C o u s i n e a u h a d w i t h S e n a t o r O s m e k r e g a r d i n g
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X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:49 p.m.)
Mitchell noted a resident concern. He noted that he spoke with staff in regard to
updating the fire data.
Barnhart confirmed that she will be updating those figures.
Mitchell stated that staff reviewed the three fire contracts, and how the cities are being
charged, and noted that the final review found that all the different contract language
was reasonable. He advised of additional updates that will be made to the budgeting
documents as well, noting that this information will ensure that everyone understands
and is working with the same information. He stated that he received an email from
former Mayor Weir regarding State Statute 273.117, regarding taxing and conservation
easements. He stated that Weir asked if Mitchell and the Council would write a letter
asking for a change to that statute. He was unsure whether the Council would support
taking a stand on that issue.
Martin stated that perhaps the Council should further discuss that item during a future
work session.
Batty stated that he can look into the item further and noted that if the Council wished to
ask for support it would most likely be addressed to the legislature.
Xl. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:55 p.m.)
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the bills, EFT 003407E-
003432E for $60,120.99, order check numbers 043621-043691 for $256,895.81 and
payroll EFT 506779-506815 for $45,159.66. Motion passed unanimously.
XII. ADJOURN
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
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