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September 15, 2020
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on September 15, 2020 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Martin presided.
Martin read a statement explaining that all City Council and Board/Commission meetings
will continue to be held in a virtual format because of the continuing pandemic. She
provided instructions on how members of the public can participate in the meeting.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, and Pederson.
Members absent: None.
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Assistant City Administrator Jodi
Gallup, City Attorney Ron Batty, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, City Engineer Jim
Stremel, City Planning Director Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and
Chief of Police Jason Nelson.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:06 p.m.)
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:07 p.m.)
The agenda was approved as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:07 p.m.)
A. Approval of the September 1, 2020 Work Session City Council Meeting
Minutes
Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve the September 1, 2020 Work
Session City Council meeting minutes as presented.
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of the September 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Martin noted that prior to the meeting, Johnson distributed proposed corrections
submitted by herself for incorporation into the minutes.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the September 1, 2020 Regular
City Council meeting minutes as amended.
A roll call vote was performed:
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Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:09 p.m.)
A. Reschedule October 7, 2020 Council Meeting to October 6, 2020 at 7 p.m.
B. Resolution No. 2020-51 Granting Conditional Approval of the Ditterswind
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Authorizing Submission to the
Metropolitan Council for Review
C. Ordinance No. 660 Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Lots 1 and
4, Block 1, Ditterswind
D. Resolution No. 2020-52 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map to Rezone Lots 1 and 4, Block 1, Ditterswind by Title
and Summary
E. Resolution 2020-53 Granting Preliminary Approval for the Ditterswind Plat
F. Resolution 2020-54 Granting Interim Use Permit to James and Pamela
Ditter and Thomas and Mimi Ditter at 2032, 2042, and 2052 Holy Name Drive
G. Resolution 2020-55 Granting Approval of Conditional Use Permit to Kayla
Brugger for Fitness Instruction Home Occupation at 1345 Elsinore Circle
H. Resolution 2020-56 Accepting Donation from Gary Petrucci
I. Resolution 2020-57 Accepting Donation from Addison and Cynthia Piper
J. Resolution 2020-58 Accepting Donation from David and Katherine Crosby
K. Resolution 2020-59 Accepting Donation from Eleanor Crosby
L. Resolution 2020-60 Accepting Donation from John and Patricia Anderson
M. Resolution 2020-61 Accepting Donation from Ralph and Peggy Burnet
N. Resolution Accepting Donation from Hamel Athletic Club
O. Approve Field Conversion and Installation Services Agreement with
Supreme Outdoor Services
P. Approve Fence Installation Services Agreement with D’Fence
Q. Resolution 2020-62 Approving Assignment of Fund Reserves
R. Resolution 2020-63 Authorizing Release of Chippewa Road
Extension/Weston Woods Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for
Distribution and Public Comment
S. Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Property being
Platted as Meadow View Commons
T. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending the Official
Zoning Map to Rezone Property being Platted as Meadow View Commons
by Title and Summary
U. Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of the Meadow View Commons
Plat
V. Approve the Wetland Replacement Plan for Meadow View Townhomes
Johnson stated that there were requests to remove Items N, O, and P along with Items
S, T, and U from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Moved by Pederson, seconded by Albers, to approve the consent agenda as amended.
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A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
N. Resolution Accepting Donation from Hamel Athletic Club
O. Approve Field Conversion and Installation Services Agreement with
Supreme Outdoor Services
P. Approve Fence Installation Services Agreement with D’Fence
Martin stated that there has been some dialogue prior to the meeting related to these
matters.
DesLauriers stated that he requested to pull these items as he was unaware of the
changes occurring at the park. He stated that it is great that Hamel Athletic Club will be
donating $30,000 for the improvements, but he did not have any background on the
proposed changes.
Ryan Wilson, Hamel Athletic Club (HAC), stated that they presented the information to
the Park Commission and would be happy to go over the highlights to share that plan.
He thanked the City staff and Council for their support this year, recognizing the
challenges with COVID. He reported that they had a successful season and no
transmitted cases. He stated that they are looking to adapt more fields to be usable with
the little league program. He stated that the conversation of Quad 1 will be the last
conversion. He stated that this would also create the ability to create additional t-ball
fields. He stated that additional grass area will also be added to Quad 3 that will allow
one higher age group of 13-year olds.
DesLauriers stated that he has additional questions and would be happy to review them
now or table this matter, and he could attend the next Park Commission meeting.
Martin stated that she was also caught off guard by the request and asked if this could
be sent back to the Park Commission and DesLauriers and HAC could attend the
meeting to have additional discussion.
Anderson agreed that it would be wise to send this back to the Park Commission.
Martin asked if the canceled September meeting could be rescheduled in order to
discuss this item.
Gallup noted that the Park Commission would have typically met the following night but
stated that she could poll the group to determine if another meeting could be scheduled.
Wilson stated that HAC did go to the Park Commission and felt that they had a good
discussion. He asked for clarity to determine the issues that exist. He noted that these
improvements are planned to occur before winter and if the timing is delayed, that would
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cause the improvements to be delayed an additional year which would have a
detrimental impact on the plans for the next year.
Moved by DesLauriers, seconded by Anderson, to table the Resolution Accepting
Donation from Hamel Athletic Club, the Field Conversion and Installation Services
Agreement with Supreme Outdoor Services, and Fence Installation Services Agreement
with D’Fence with direction for staff to continue to reconvene/engage discussions with
the Park Commission, City staff, HAC and members of the Council.
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
Wilson asked how this situation could be avoided in the future, as HAC did go before the
Park Commission already with this request.
Martin suggested that in the future, this type of request be placed on the regular agenda
rather than the consent.
Johnson explained that in the past these types of requests have come before the
Council on the consent agenda and this process can be changed if the City Council
wishes.
Martin noted that because DesLauriers has a strong interest in sports in the community,
perhaps he be engaged informally as a liaison along with the Park Commission liaison,
Anderson.
S. Ordinance No. 661 Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Property
being Platted as Meadow View Commons
T. Resolution No. 2020-64 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map to Rezone Property being Platted as Meadow View
Commons by Title and Summary
U. Resolution 2020-65 Granting Preliminary Approval of the Meadow View
Commons Plat
Anderson stated he requested that these items be removed because of his ongoing and
previously stated concerns related to the lack of affordable housing in this project. He
stated that he had a thorough and informed discussion with Finke and realized that the
issue of affordable housing will not happen with respect to this development. He asked
that the items be considered for action.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map to Rezone Property being Platted as Meadow View Commons,
approve the Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending the Official
Zoning Map to Rezone Property being Platted as Meadow View Commons by Title and
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Summary, and approve the Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of the Meadow
View Commons Plat.
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
VI. COMMENTS (7:35 p.m.)
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Scherer reported that the Park Commission meeting for September has been canceled.
He commented that the parks have been very busy.
Gallup stated that the Park Commission finalized the concept plan for Hunter Lions Park
and that has been posted on the City website and will be included in the City newsletter
in order to gather input from residents. She stated that the Park Commission will review
the public comments and estimated costs at its October meeting.
Martin thanked staff for their efforts along with the contributions of HAC.
C. Planning Commission
Finke reported that the Planning Commission met the previous week to consider
amendments to the ordinance related to septic systems and related permitting
requirements. He reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance and advised that the
Commission recommended unanimous approval of those changes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Long Lake Fire Department Extrication Tool Replacement (7:39 p.m.)
James Van Eyll, Long Lake Fire Department Chief, presented a request to replace
outdated extrication equipment. He stated that they would prefer to replace the 17-year-
old extrication tools. He noted that the updated tools would be similar to tools used by
other departments that service Medina. He noted that the Department was able to offset
some of its expenses using CARES Act funds and therefore could use available funds in
the budget to purchase the equipment. He stated that they will attempt to purchase the
demo tools, if available, as that would present a cost-savings.
Martin thanked the Fire Department for its service to Medina and the other communities
it serves.
DesLauriers stated that he believes this would be a great purchase.
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Van Eyll thanked Medina for the support it continues to provide to the Fire Department.
Moved by DesLauriers, seconded by Pederson, to replace the Long Lake Fire
Department’s older extrication tools on R-12 (heavy rescue) contingent on approval from
the City of Orono and City of Long Lake.
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
Van Eyll reported that Orono approved the purchase at its Council meeting the previous
night. He noted that once they are certain of what the CARES Act funds could be used
for and the surplus that would remain in the budget, the department would move forward
with the purchase.
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:45 p.m.)
Johnson had nothing further to report.
IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:45 p.m.)
Gallup reminded the public and the Council that Three Rivers Park District will hold an
open house meeting at Hamel Legion Park on Tuesday, September 22nd for the
Diamond Lake Regional Trail.
X. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:46 p.m.)
Moved by Martin, seconded by DesLauriers, to approve the bills, EFT 005642E-
005653E for $48,718.02, order check numbers 050655-050690 for $86,605.61, and
payroll EFT 0510467-0510498 for $51,875.76.
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
XI. CLOSED SESSION: ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED DISCUSSION ON
THREATENED LITIGATION MATTER SPECIFICALLY WITH MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT.
SEC. 13D.05.SUBD.3(B)
Moved by Anderson, seconded by DesLauriers, to adjourn the meeting to closed session
at 7:51 p.m. for an attorney-client privileged discussion on threatened litigation matter
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specifically with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry pursuant to Minn. Stat.
Sec. 13D.05.Subd.3(b).
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson abstain/lost connection
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting returned to open session at 8:17 p.m.
XII. ADJOURN
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
A roll call vote was performed:
Pederson aye
Anderson aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion passed unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk