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January 15, 2019
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OF JANUARY 15, 2019
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on January 15, 2019 at
4:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Pederson, Albers, DesLauriers, Anderson
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Planning Director Dusty Finke,
Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Public Safety Director Ed Belland, Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup, and Finance Director Erin Barnhart
II. Oath of Office for Councilmember Todd Albers
Gallup administered the Oath of Office to Albers.
III. Introduction and Overview of Goal Setting Session
Johnson provided a brief overview of the meeting purpose and facilitation.
IV. Overview of 2018 Work Plan
Johnson provided an overview of the 2018 Work Plan which illustrated the
accomplishment of goals by all departments. He provided information on the past year
work plan and indicated that 40 goals have been completed and that 14 of the 2018 goals
are on-going tasks or were not completed in 2018. The on-going goals from 2018 will be
incorporated into the 2019 Goals.
V. Administration Department
Johnson and Gallup provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals
for 2019.
The Council directed staff to enter into a separate agreement outside of the Fee Schedule
with Agre Tennis for tennis lessons, review commercial/industrial development
opportunities on a case by case basis (no big box retail), requested staff move forward
with plans and discussions on Hackamore Road with Corcoran (possible 2021 project),
bring forward background information on the Hamel Community Building Rental Fees to
a Work Session in the near future, and explore a park foundation for future replacement
costs and review options for donation of easements for trails.
VI. Planning Department
Finke provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2019.
No further direction was provided by the Council
VII. Public Works Department
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Scherer provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2019.
Following discussion, Public Works Director Steve Scherer informed Council that he is
considering possible job title changes for staff members, is working with the railroad on
options to fix the Sioux Drive crossing, water fees and future costs, and is reviewing
tennis court options for Hunter Lions Park.
VIII. Finance
Barnhart provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2019.
Following discussion, Finance Director Erin Barnhart discussed how it was not
necessary to outsource the payroll function for the City and reviewed options to self-fund
future needs.
IX. Police Department
Belland provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2019.
No further direction was provided by the Council
X. Other Discussion Topics
No further topics were discussed.
Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk