HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-07-2021_special minutesMedina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1
September 7, 2021
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on September 7, 2021 at
6:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Albers, Reid, DesLauriers, Cavanaugh
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. 2022 Budget Open House
Finance Director Erin Barnhart presented information on the 2022 General Fund Budget
and preliminary levy. Barnhart also provided information on the overall proposed
General Fund budget of $5,598,884, an increase of $516,500 from 2021. Barnhart
explained that the increase is comprised of a one-time budgeted increase for assessment
contracting services and a 3.5% employee cost of living increase. Also discussed 2022
insurance premiums, the flat tax levy of 22.492%, and the 6.8 % change in market value.
Finally, Barnhart discussed recent growth, outstanding debt, ongoing equipment needs,
reserve funds, and the addition of a new Administrative Assistant position.
The Mayor and Council directed staff to study future property needs for utilities, using
ARPA funds for water infrastructure, adding a place holder amount for park replacement
needs, and discussed timing/funding on future road projects in the draft CIP.
III. Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 6:51 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk