HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-100 Resolution Recognizing Jeff PedersonResolution No. 2020-100
December 15, 2020
Member DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-100
RECOGNIZING JEFF PEDERSON FOR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF MEDINA AS A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER & PLANNING COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Jeff Pederson has dutifully completed thirteen years of dedicated service to
the City of Medina; and
WHEREAS, Pederson has served as a member of the City Council from 2011 through
2020; and
WHEREAS, Pederson has served as a member of the Medina Planning Commission
from 2006 through 2008; and
WHEREAS, throughout Councilmember Pederson’s service to the City of Medina
several significant projects have taken place including:
• Adopting the 2040 Comprehensive Plan;
• Land Use Development approvals including: Okalee Senior Living, The Wealshire,
Deer Hill Preserve, Just for Kix, three mini-storage buildings, AutoMotorPlex, Aldi,
Goddard School, 170 Westfalen multi-tenant, The Villas at Medina Country Club,
Woodland Hill Preserve, Medina Clydesdale Townhomes, Enclave at Medina,
Enclave at Brockton, Fields of Medina, and Reserve of Medina;
• Major road project completions including: Brockton Lane reconstruction, Hickory
Drive reconstruction, County Road 116/Highway 55 Quiet Zone Railroad Crossing,
Sioux Drive turn-lane improvements, and Tower Drive road reconstruction;
• Park projects including receiving Twins Grant funding for ball field safety
improvements at Hamel Legion Park, renovations to little league field, installation of
downcast LED lights, batting cages, score boards, and covered dugouts, numerous
Eagle Scout projects, land acquisition and construction of the new Park at Fields of
Medina, creation of park asset inventory, establishment of long-term park
replacement funding, and establishment of Robert G Mitchell Jr. Designated
Beneficiary Fund to help support Medina’s parks, trails, and wetlands;
• Public Safety projects including hiring Public Safety Director Jason Nelson, fire
service contract negotiations, and multiple fire services studies;
• Quad City agreement among Medina, Loretto, Independence and Greenfield for
Regional Service to the Metropolitan Council Sewer System;
• Purchasing and renovating the new Public Works/Police Facility at 600 Clydesdale
Trail, along with renovations to the lower level of City Hall;
• Hiring City Administrator Scott Johnson
• Implementing business initiatives such as the annual business forum and semi-
annual business tours.
WHEREAS, during Councilmember Pederson's service to the City of Medina, the
combined residential and commercial construction added an estimated $383,200,959 of market
value to the City;
WHEREAS, Councilmember Pederson provided leadership and guidance to the City
while serving in various liaison capacities throughout his term including Acting Mayor, Planning
and Zoning Liaison, Public Safety Liaison, Public Works Liaison, and as the City representative
on the Highway 55 Coalition and Uptown Hamel Business Group; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Councilmember Pederson for his years of dedicated service to the
community.
Dated: December 15, 2020.
Attest:
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Jodi rGallup, City Jerk
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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December 15, 2020