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February 19, 2019
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on February 19, 2019 at
6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Anderson, Pederson, DesLauriers, Albers
Members absent:
Also present: Suzie Sween Hamel Lions, City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public
Works Director Steve Scherer, City Engineer Jim Stremel, Public Safety Director Ed
Belland, City Planning Director Dusty Finke, and City Attorney Ron Batty
II. Open Meeting Law Training – Ron Batty
City Attorney Ron Batty provided information on the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.
Council and Commissioners discussed e-mail communication, the types of public
meetings and other topics with Batty.
III. Review Hamel Community Building Fees
Staff provided information on the Hamel Community Building’s expenses and revenues,
fee comparisons with other area municipal facilities, and background on the facility.
Suzie Sween from the Hamel Lions was able to provide further background on the rental
fees for the Hamel Community Building. Council directed staff to move forward with
the proposed amended fee schedule and to increase Saturday and Sunday evenings from
$350 to $400 and to increase the alcohol usage charge from $50 to $100. Staff will bring
the directed changes to the March 5th City Council Meeting.
Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk