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MEDINA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Meeting to be held telephonically/electronically
pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021
Call -in Information: 612-517-3122 (Conference ID 680 406 841#)
Electronic access (via Microsoft Teams): link available at https://medinamn.us/pc
1. Ca11 to Order
2. Public Comments on items not on the agenda
3. Update from City Council proceedings
4. Planning Department Report
5. Public Hearing — Pioneer Trail Preserve— James and Melissa Korin —
2325 Pioneer Tr — Preliminary Plat for three -lot subdivision
6. Connie Fortin — Site Plan Review for construction of detached accessory
structure at 215 Hamel Rd
7. Approval of April 13, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
8. Council Meeting Schedule
9. Adjourn
POSTED AT CITY HALL May 7, 2021
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Martin and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director
DATE: April 29, 2021
SUBJ: Planning Department Updates — May 4, 2021 City Council Meeting
Land Use Application Review
A) Reserve of Medina 3`d Addn Final plat — south of Hackamore Road, east of CR116 —
Pulte Homes has requested final plat approval for the final 31 lots in the Reserve of Medina.
Staff intends to present to City Council at the May 4 meeting.
B) Fortin Site Plan Review — 215 Hamel Road — Connie Fortin has requested a site plan
review for construction of a detached garage at 215 Hamel Road. The Uptown Hamel
district requires a site plan review for accessory structures greater than 20% of the floor area
of the principal structure. The Planning Commission is scheduled to review at the May 11
meeting.
C) Pioneer Trail Preserve — 2325 Pioneer Tr. — James and Melissa Korin have requested a 3 -
lot subdivision of a 40 -acre parcel. The applicant has indicated that they intend to change
the lot alignment originally submitted, so staff will await updated documents and schedule a
public hearing when complete, potentially at the May 11 meeting.
D) M/I Homes Comprehensive Plan Amendment —1400 Hamel Road — M/I Home has
requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use from Business to
Medium Density Residential and submitted a concept plan review for a potential
development of 78 townhomes. The applicant has not completed the application, and a
public hearing will be scheduled when complete, potentially at the June 8 meeting.
E) Townhome PUD Concept Plan —1432 County Road 29_ Medina Townhome
Development LLC has requested review of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept
Plan for development of 24 townhomes east of Baker Park Road, north of Highway 12. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing at the February 9 Planning Commission
meeting and the Council reviewed on February 16, March 16 and April 20. The project will
now be closed and staff will await formal application.
F) 500 Hamel Road Concept Plan — 500 Hamel Road — Stelter Enterprises LLC has requested
review of two concepts for 19 villas or 30 twinhomes at 500 Hamel Road. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing at the April 13 meeting and provided comments. The
City Council reviewed at the April 20 meeting. The project will now be closed and staff will
await formal application.
G) Ditterswind Final Plat — 2032-2052 Holy Name Drive — Tom and Jim Ditter have requested
final plat approval of a 5 -lot subdivision. The City granted preliminary plat approval during
the fall of 2020. The City Council approved at the April 20 meeting. Staff will work with
the applicant to prepare the plat for recording before construction begins.
H) Holy Name Lake Estates Final Plat — north of County Road 24, northwest of Holy Name
Lake - JD Dossier Holdings LLC has requested final plat approval for a six -lot rural
subdivision on 90 acres. The City Council granted final plat approval at the March 16
meeting. The developer intends to start construction in July.
I) Meadowview Commons 2nd Addition Final Plat — south of Meander Rd, west of Jubert Tr —
US Home Corporation (Lennar) has requested final plat approval for development of the
Planning Department Update
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City Council Meeting
remaining 83 townhome lots in the project. The initial 42 townhome lots were approved in
November 2020. The City Council granted final plat approval at the March 16 meeting.
Staff will work with the applicant to finalize the conditions of approval.
J) Weston Woods Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan — east of Mohawk Drive, north of
Highway 55 — Mark Smith (Mark of Excellence Homes) has requested a Preliminary Plat
and PUD General Plan for development of 76 twinhomes, 42 single-family, and 33
townhomes on the Roy and Cavanaugh properties. The City Council adopted documents of
approval at the January 5 meeting. Staff is coordinating permitting for construction of
Chippewa Road and will await final plat application.
K) Cates Ranch Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning — 2575 and 2590 Cates Ranch Drive —
Robert Atkinson has requested a change of the future land use from Future Development
Area to Business, a staging plan amendment to 2020, and a rezoning to Business Park. The
application is incomplete for review, and the City has requested additional materials.
L) Adam's Pest Control Site Plan Review, Pre Plat, Rezoning — These projects have been
preliminarily approved and the City is awaiting final plat application.
M) Johnson ADU CUP, Hamel Brewery, St. Peter and Paul Cemetery — The City Council has
adopted resolutions approving these projects, and staff is assisting the applicants with the
conditions of approval in order to complete the projects.
N) Hamel Haven subdivision — These subdivisions have received final approval. Staff is
working with the applicants on the conditions of approval before the plat is recorded.
Other Projects
A) Floodplain Data updates — The Elm Creek Watershed and Minnehaha Creek Watershed
completed watershed -wide analyses to establish base flood elevations for basins over the past years.
They have released draft data for review by staff. Staff reviewed and noted a number of instances
where the draft flood elevation was substantially higher (upwards of 7 feet higher for Elm Creek
along Hamel Road) than previous studies. These elevations may impact property owners related to
flood insurance and use of property. Staff raised the concerns and similar concern was raised by the
City of Corcoran. Staff will await a response, but intends to have WSB review the model and
potentially provide better information depending how the watersheds and DNR respond.
B) Arrowhead Drive — Staff discussed options for stormwater management for increased
hardcover from the improvements at Arrowhead Drive and Highway 55. WSB is preparing
plans and specifications for bidding in June.
C) Hackamore Road — staff met with WSB and Corcoran staff related to the Hackamore Road 75%
design. WSB intends to present at the May 18 worksession.
D) Chippewa Road permitting — The Chippewa Road project has been submitted for review by
relevant agencies. A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) meeting is schedule for April 28, 2021.
E) Wolsfeld Woods Ravine Stabilization — staff met with WSB related to a scope of services to
prepare the design for the project. I also have continuing coordination with the Friends of
Wolsfeld Woods.
Planning Department Update
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City Council Meeting
MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
600 Clydesdale. Trail
Medina, MN 55340-9790
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Emergency 9-1-1
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Mayor and City Council
Jason Nelson, Director of Public Safety
April 30, 2021
Department Updates
With the Chauvin trail ending and a verdict being given, our officers have worked a lot of extra
hours over the past two weeks. Our investigators were both pulled from their duties to work patrol
shifts and to be a visual deterrent in our business and commercial areas. Sgt Boecker and Officer
Hanson worked a lot of overtime details as part of the West Command Mobile Field Force Teams in
the Brooklyn Center area. As things progressed with the accidental shooting death of Daunte
Wright, I was extremely busy with meetings, multiple times a day, ensuring that our mobile field
force teams were as safe as they could be. I cannot thank Sgt Boecker and Officer Hanson enough
for being part of this team and working through very difficult times. They went above and beyond
without any issues or complaints.
We have seen an uptick in calls for service in Medina. As the weather gets warmer this is to be
expected. We conducted our spring firearms shoot at the Delano range. Officer's McGill and Jessen
did a nice job with this as we trained for the first time having all our mobile field force gear and gas
masks on. This obviously adds a different element to firearms training that we really have never
done before.
Officer John Vick started two weeks ago with the police department. This addition to the police
department could not have come at a better time with most officers maxed out on vacation. This
position will allow for more than one officer to use vacation at the same time. We are excited to
have Officer Vinck back on the force.
Community Service Officer Patrick Johnson turned in his letter of resignation on April 21st. His last
day will be May 5, 2021. I am happy that Patrick has landed a job as a police officer and it will be
bittersweet to see him go. Patrick has done a fantastic job as a CSO for our department.
Patrol:
Patrol updates 04/15/2021 through 04/27/2021
The following are updates of Patrol Officers between April 15, 2021 and April 27, 2021 officers
issued 17 citations for various traffic offenses, 19 warnings, responded to 3 property damage
accidents, 8 medicals, 7 suspicious activity calls, 15 assists to other agencies, 4 welfare checks, 4
business/residential alarms.
On 04/15/2021 an officer was dispatched to an identity theft report in the 1200 block of County
Road 24. The resident reportedly received a phone call from someone identifying themselves with
CenturyLink. The resident was convinced to allow the caller access to their computer. The resident
later contacted CenturyLink and was told there was no work order for her address and that the
person was most likely an imposter. The resident was provided identity theft material and advised to
have her computer checked for viruses.
On 04/16/2021 an officer was dispatched to a theft report in the 100 block of Hillview Lane in
Loretto. A resident reported making a purchase off Facebook Marketplace but never received the
items from the seller.
On 04/16/2021 officers were dispatched to customer trouble at the Medina Entertainment Center.
Security reported two males and a female had entered the concert area without paying and were
asked to leave. The group became belligerent, and security called 911. The group had left on foot
towards Target prior to officers arriving and were not located. The Medina Entertainment Center
hosted one of its first live shows since the start of the Pandemic.
On 04/18/2021 at 0621 hours an officer was dispatched to a business alarm at Highline Warren,
4635 Willow Drive. The officer began checking the doors to the business and found the front door
unsecure and a trash can loaded with computer equipment just inside the door. Soon after the officer
observed this a vehicle drove through the grass from the north side of the business and sped south on
Willow Drive. By the time the officer got back to his squad car he was unable to locate the vehicle.
Forced entry was found on the west side of the building. The suspect appeared to be targeting
computers and computer monitors. Two computers were stolen, two were damaged, and a drone
was also stolen from the business. The investigation is ongoing.
On 04/22/2021 officers were dispatched to a reported physical domestic in the 3300 block of
Butternut Drive between an adult daughter and her mother. It was reported that the daughter slapped
the mother across her ear and told her to get out of the house. The case has been forwarded to the
Medina Prosecuting Attorney for charging considerations.
On 04/23/2021 officer was dispatched to a theft from auto report in the 700 block of Tower Drive.
The business reported equipment was stolen from work trucks on the lot.
On 04/23/2021 at approximately 2300 hours an officer was eastbound on County Road 24 when he
had a vehicle pass him going the other direction at 92 mph. The officer turned around and attempted
to stop the vehicle and the vehicle sped up to more than 116 mph. A pursuit was initiated, and the
suspect went north on Parkview and then east on Hamel Road where a second squad was waiting
and joined the pursuit. Near Pioneer Trail the suspect was pulled over, gave up and was taken into
custody without incident. Charges are pending.
On 04/24/2021 at approximately 2240 hours an officer stopped a pickup pulling a trailer with no
running lights on the trailer. While speaking with the driver the officer became suspicious when the
driver said he purchased the trailer on Craigslist earlier in the day for $600 even though the trailer
was probably worth between $5,000-$6,000. The trailer had no license plate displayed but officers
were able to run the VIN and contact the registered owner who said the trailer should be at a jobsite
in Greenfield and that the trailer must have been stolen. The driver was arrested for possession of
the stolen trailer. The female passenger was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and was
also arrested. It was learned from speaking with the passenger that they were staying at Baker Park
Campground. Officers later checked the campground and found a 25 -foot travel trailer at their camp
site with no registration. The VIN was run on that trailer and officers were able to contact the
registered owner who lives in Wisconsin. That person told officers he had recently traded the travel
trailer in to Camping World in Lakeville. Officers were able to contact Camping World on Monday
morning. They confirmed the trailer was traded in the previous week and should still be on their lot.
Search warrants were conducted on the campsite and truck that was towing the stolen trailer.
Narcotics, a large amount of suspected stolen equipment, and a loaded handgun were recovered.
This is a good example of how a simple equipment violation traffic stop can lead to numerous felony
level charges.
Investigations:
Officers stopped a truck pulling an enclosed trailer that had inoperable taillights. It was discovered
that the trailer was recently stolen from a construction site in Rockford. Both the driver and
passenger were arrested for possession of stolen property and illegal narcotics. Further investigation
discovered that both parties were staying in a camper in the Baker Park Campground. It was learned
that the Camper was also stolen out of the city of Lakeville. I executed search warrants on the
camper and the suspect's truck. Numerous tools, a firearm and additional illegal narcotics were
discovered. Both the driver and passenger are facing numerous charges from this incident. The
investigation is on -going.
Investigating a theft from Target involving a juvenile suspect. The suspect stole numerous items
from Target and is a suspect in similar incidents in the metro area. The juvenile has been identified
and will be charged by formal complaint.
Investigating a burglary of a business. Officer responded to an alarm for the business emergency
door. Upon arrival, the officer found a door of the business to be unsecure. Further investigation
learned that a burglary occurred. Several computers and a drone were stolen. Hennepin County CSI
processed the scene and collected evidence. The investigation is on -going and pending results from
the evidence that was processed.
Investigating a fraud complaint from Craigslist. The victim purchased concert tickets from the
suspect through Craigslist. The victim never received the tickets after sending the suspect money. I
have sent out several administrative subpoenas to identify the suspect.
Assisted with patrol shifts in the City of Medina during the civil unrest period.
MEDINA
CITY OFFICE
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ADMINISTRATION 1 PLANNING & ZONING 1 PUBLIC WORKS
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
MEETING:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Steve Scherer, Public Works Director
April 29, 2021
May 4, 2021
Public Works Update
STREETS
• Seasonal weight postings have been lifted.
• Crack sealing on Pioneer Trail is complete. Public Works will touch up Hunter
Drive, so we are prepared for seal coat.
• Derek Reinking and I have been evaluating all of Medina's streets. The data will
be recorded into a pavement management plan prior to the CIP planning.
• Medina Public Works assisted Corcoran in patching a large failure on Hackamore
Road.
• Pavement corings for Tower Drive West and Shire Drive are complete. I have
determined that the Shire Drive project has shifted to a re-claim and re -surface
project. I will present a feasibility report to council soon, as well as meet with the
three businesses who will be impacted.
WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER
• I have been doing a lot of research on how best to handle the media replacement
in the water treatment filters. I have met and consulted with three companies and
have two different options.
• Jim Stremel, Dusty Finke and I have been working on stormwater options for both
the Hackamore Road project and the Arrowhead intersection project. As always,
retro fit projects take a lot of careful consideration.
• Public Works is still working to clean water valves throughout the city.
• There is a leaky valve at the entrance to the Polaris Corporation. This is the
properties service valve and therefore Polaris is responsible to get the work done.
We will assist in any way we can.
PARKS/TRAILS
• Spring Cleanup in the parks is done and mowing has begun.
• The ballfield light project proposal for the equipment is on the consent agenda, we
want to get the lights on order. PW will be soliciting quotes for the actual
installation of the lighting system separately. This process allows us to use
cooperative bidding instead of a formal bid process.
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