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June 4, 2019
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 4, 2019
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on June 4, 2019 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Martin presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, and Pederson.
Members absent: None.
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer
Jim Stremel, City Planning Director Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer,
and Chief of Police Ed Belland.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.)
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.)
The agenda was approved as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:00 p.m.)
A. Approval of the May 21, 2019 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Martin noted that she provided comments to be incorporated. She also noted on page 1,
it should state, “…she…”
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Albers, to approve the May 21, 2019 special City
Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of the May 21, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
On page three, line 27, it should state, “He asked if some cities could choose to wipe out
some of those out debts.”
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Albers, to approve the May 21, 2019 regular City
Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:02 p.m.)
A. Approve 2019-2020 Liquor License Renewals
B. Approve Fireworks Display Contract Agreement with RES Pyro
C. Change Start Time for the June 18, 2019 Work Session from 6 p.m. to 5:30
p.m.
D. Resolution No. 2019-35 Accepting Donation from Darlyne Whitman
E. Resolution No. 2019-36 Accepting Donations for the 2019 Bike Safety
Rodeo
Johnson thanked the businesses and residents that volunteered and contributed to the
bike safety rodeo.
Anderson asked if the liability insurance related to fireworks is standard for a city of
Medina’s size.
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Johnson confirmed the standard.
Anderson stated that he agrees with the change of time for the worksession and asked
for confirmation on the details of the discussion that will occur at the worksession. He
suggested that the Council review the CIP in conjunction with the budget.
Johnson noted that the process typically includes a review of the general fund budget at
the June worksession with the CIP in July but confirmed that staff could bring both draft
items to the June worksession.
Moved by Pederson, seconded by DesLauriers, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
passed unanimously.
VI. COMMENTS (7:06 p.m.)
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Scherer reported that the Park Commission has not met since the last update. He
stated that the new batting cages are installed at Hamel Legion Park and should be
functioning. He stated that mulching has also been completed in Hamel Legion Park.
C. Planning Commission
Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet the following week to consider
four public hearings: Charlie’s Concept Plan, Ditter Concept Plan, and two hearings
related to ordinance changes in Uptown Hamel.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adam and Susan Marshall – 1495/1585 Medina Road – Lot Line
Rearrangement; Easement Vacation – Public Hearing (7:09 p.m.)
Finke stated that this request includes two applications, a lot line rearrangement and
easement vacation. He noted that the proposal would rearrange the lot line from the
existing location to convey about 4.3 acres from one property to the other. He noted that
the easements would be moved to match the new property line and therefore vacation of
the existing easements would need to occur. He noted that the property being conveyed
does not contain suitable soils and therefore would not impact the buildable lot size of
either property. He stated that staff recommends approval of the requests as proposed.
Martin opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
No comments made.
Martin closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by DesLauriers, to direct staff to prepare the resolution
granting approval of a lot line rearrangement between 1495 Medina Road and 1585
Medina Road. Motion passed unanimously.
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Moved by Anderson, seconded by DesLauriers, to direct staff to present the resolution
vacating the drainage and utility easements for 1495 Medina Road on the consent
agenda in connection with the lot line rearrangement resolution. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. Peter and Laurie Maiser – PID #13-118-23-31-0009 – Septic Wetland Setback
Variance – Public Hearing (7:14 p.m.)
Finke stated that the septic designer had found that the only location for the septic is in
the highest spot of the property. He noted that even that location has such a high
groundwater level that a type three septic would be proposed. He stated that the septic
variance criteria are provided in the septic ordinance. He stated that the wetlands on the
site create a difficulty in locating the septic. He stated that staff recommends approval
as requested.
Anderson asked if the Planning Commission reviewed this request.
Finke replied that septic variances are not reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Albers asked the amount of treatment area within the setback area.
Finke replied that one third of the treatment area would lie within the setback.
Pederson asked if there are other type three septic systems in Medina, or in other cities.
Finke was unsure. He noted that type of system is allowed under City Code.
Martin opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Mike Dougherty, 2725 Cabaline Trail, asked if the correct people were notified as his
property did not appear to be accurately platted on the information sent out. He wanted
to know if this request would impact his property.
Finke stated that all properties within 1,000 feet of the property would have received
notification. He stated that the system as proposed would meet all relative state
requirements. He stated that the City received a written comment from the most
adjacent property owner to the west, who also met with staff, and ultimately supported
the request with the monitoring requirements as proposed by staff.
Martin closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Martin stated that she received a call from Mr. Conrad Miller, who voiced concern related
to potential wetland impacts. She stated that after reviewing the materials and drainage
of the standalone wetland, she does not share those same concerns.
DesLauriers asked the difference between a type three setback and holding tank in
functionality and cost.
Finke stated that a type three would still have a mound. He explained that a holding
tank would need to be pumped and the material would need to be taken off site multiple
times per month, which would have a higher cost.
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Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to direct staff to prepare a resolution
granting a variance from the 75-foot wetland setback for an ISTS subject to the
conditions noted in the staff report. Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:28 p.m.)
Belland provided an update on recent burglary activity in Loretto. He stated that the
group checked for unlocked vehicles and then used the garage door openers to access
the homes. He stated that police believe that this group is also responsible for
burglaries in Orono and Independence. He asked that all residents lock their vehicle
doors, homes, and out buildings.
IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:32 p.m.)
No comments.
X. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:32 p.m.)
Moved by DesLauriers, seconded by Anderson, to approve the bills, EFT 005097E-
005109E for $52,695.09 and order check numbers 048823-048873 for $137,200.82 and
payroll EFT 0509462-0509489 for $56,850.10. Motion passed unanimously.
XI. ADJOURN
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk