HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-01-2020_special minutesMedina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1
September 3, 2019
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on September 1, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Pederson
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public Works Director Steve
Scherer, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public Safety Director Jason Nelson, Assistant
City Administrator Jodi Gallup, and City Planning Director Dusty Finke
II. 2021 Budget Open House
Finance Director Erin Barnhart presented information on the 2021 General Fund Budget
and preliminary levy. Finance Director Barnhart also provided information on the
proposed General Fund increase of $306,544 from 2020, a 1% January 1st and 1% July 1st
employee cost of living increase, discussed 2021 insurance premiums, the flat tax levy of
22.492% with no increase, and the 5.1% change in market value. Finally, Barnhart
discussed recent growth, outstanding debt, ongoing equipment needs, reserve funds, and
the addition of a new part-time Police Administrative Assistant.
The Mayor and Council directed staff to add the interest rates for each bond, discussed
using reserves to possibly move items to 2021 depending on the economy, discussed
timing on highlighted items in the draft CIP.
III. Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk