HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/16/2014 Special City Council MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 16, 2014
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on December 16, 2014 at
6:03 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order -
Members present: Martin, Martinson, Anderson, Pederson, Weir
Members absent:
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. Crime Free Multi -housing
Public Safety Director Ed Belland provided the City Council with information regarding
crime free multi -housing programs in the area. In light of the absence of issues related to
multifamily housing properties in Medina and staff resources required to implement
such program, the City Council directed staff to monitor issues regarding rental
properties and to bring this item forward if issues become evident, but did not direct staff
to move forward with a crime free multi -housing policy at this time. Staff was also
directed to provide Maple Plain's and Wayzata's crime free multi -housing policies to the
City Council.
III. Hamel Fire Department Facility Discussion
Staff requested Council direction on forming a task force with the Hamel Fire
Department to look into planning for facilities and resources. Council directed staff to
work with the Hamel Fire Department on a task force. The task force will include
Council representation.
IV. Discuss Building Code 1306
The City Council discussed building code section 1306 which requires sprinkling of
buildings under certain circumstances. The requirement was brought up during the
business focus group meetings in October. Concerns were shared by business owners
regarding the application of building code uses of existing buildings for new uses, which
requires adding sprinkling. Public Safety officials at the meeting spoke in favor of
keeping section 1306 in place because of life safety concerns. Staff was directed by
Council to look into this item further and fmd out if lenders that fmance renovation of
existing facilities typically require sprinkling.
V. Stormwater Pond Maintenance Policy
Public Works Director Steve Scherer provided a draft policy for Council review and
comment. An updated draft will be brought forward at a future Work Session for further
discussion.
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Adjournment
Weir closed the meeting at 7: 00 p.m.
Attest:
J
Scott Johnson, ity Administrator -Clerk
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