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October 19, 2021
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on October 19, 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, Assistant City Administrator
Jodi Gallup, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public Safety Director Jason Nelson, City
Attorney Ron Batty and Planning Director Dusty Finke
II. Special Assessment Policy Summary
Public Works Director Steve Scherer presented information on dead end public streets
(which account for approximately 9% of Medina’s roads), discussed the history of the
assessment policy and the advantages of keeping the assessment portion at 50% for
projects.
The Mayor and Council thought the current policy was fair. Finance Director Erin
Barnhart explained that assessment payments are usually between 7 to 15 years
depending on the scope of the project. Currently, the City charges two interest points
above the current interest rate (as determined by the City’s consultant) on assessments
that are paid in installments.
Staff was directed by the City Council to build into future private road agreements a
provision to permit the City to repair and assess private roads for public safety reasons.
The City Council discussed the use of video screens during future virtual meetings.
Direction was given to drop the idea of using video screens during future virtual
meetings. Council Member Albers agreed to run the November 3rd Council Meeting
because Mayor Martin and Council Member DesLauriers will not be able to attend the
meeting in its entirety.
III. Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator