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June 16, 2020
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF
JUNE 16, 2020
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on June 16, 2020 at 6:00
p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Anderson, Albers, DesLauriers, Pederson
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Engineer Jim Stremel,
Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public Safety
Director Ed Belland, Police Sergeant Jason Nelson and Planning Director Dusty Finke
II. 2021 Budget – General Fund
Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided the City Council with the proposed budget for
2021. Staff provided a proposed budget that includes an overall levy increase of 4.8%.
The main areas for proposed increases included property/liability insurance, health
insurance, Hennepin County Technology Services (Assessor Software), and new police
mandates. Initial market value increases from Hennepin County are at 4.7% and
Medina’s initial tax capacity increase is at 5%. The Hamel Community Building is
looking at a shortfall of $32,000 for 2020 due to COVID-19.
Council discussed a possible reduction of the budget amount for the Hamel Community
Building/other possible revenue shortfalls, possibly increasing the permit line item,
including a budget cost for a full-time fire chief position, discussed how Hamel Fire
Department’s one-time flat fee may go into future budgets, and funding rainy day funds
to protect against economic decline.
Council directed staff to put together a red-line budget to show reductions, factor in
reserve options, look for further reductions, and provide what if scenarios for possible
future decreases (revenue shortfalls of 5%, 10% and 15%).
Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk