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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01.16.2018 City Council Meeting Packet Posted 1/11/2018 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 16, 2018 7:00 P.M. Medina City Hall 2052 County Road 24 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the January 2, 2018 Regular Council Meeting V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Submission of the 2018 Minnesota Pay Equity Compliance Report B. Approve Actuarial Services Consulting Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. C. Approve Ball Field Rental Agreement with Orono Baseball Association D. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Signatures for the Cooperative Agreement No. PW 25-36- 17 with Hennepin County E. Resolution Establishing a 4:00 a.m. Permit for Service of Alcohol for Holders of an On-Sale Liquor License or an On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License During the Events Related to the 2018 Super Bowl F. Ordinance Amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development District for Installation of a Fabric Storage Structure G. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development District for Installation of a Fabric Storage Structure by Title and Summary H. Ordinance Regarding the Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code I. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Regarding the Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code by Title and Summary VI. COMMENTS A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda B. Park Commission C. Planning Commission VII. OLD BUSINESS A. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan – Metropolitan Council Comments VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS XI. ADJOURN Meeting Rules of Conduct:  Fill out and turn in white comment card  Give name and address  Indicate if representing a group  Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes MEMORANDUM TO: Medina City Council FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: January 11, 2018 DATE OF MEETING: January 16, 2018 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Submission of the 2018 Minnesota Pay Equity Compliance Report – According to MN state statutes the City Council is required to approve the pay equity report. The information in this report demonstrates that the city is in compliance with the pay equity laws, which establish equitable compensation relationships between female-dominated, male-dominated, and balanced classes of employees. See attached memo. B. Approve Actuarial Services Consulting Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. – Gallagher Benefit Services provides their clients a discounted rate to complete actuarial services for GASB No. 45. This contract provides actuarial services looking back at 2017, which will fulfill our audit requirements for 2017-2018. Staff recommends approval. See attached agreement. C. Approve Ball Field Rental Agreement with Orono Baseball Association – Orono Baseball has requested use of the baseball field in Medina Morningside for week night practices and games in May and June. This will be the third year in a row contracting with Orono Baseball. Staff recommends approval. See attached program. D. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Signatures for the Cooperative Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 with Hennepin County – The Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County is in relation to the grant the City received for a multi-use trail on CSAH 115 between Tower Drive and Hamel Road. Staff recommends approval of the agreement and resolution authorizing signatures. See attached resolution and agreement. E. Resolution Establishing a 4:00 a.m. Permit for Service of Alcohol for Holders of an On- Sale Liquor License or an On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License During the Events Related to the 2018 Super Bowl – Inn Kahoots has requested to be open until 4 a.m. over Super Bowl weekend. The state legislator approved temporary legislation allowing 4 a.m. bar  2 time for the limited weekend of the Super Bowl. Per the legislation, the City can impose up to a $250 fee for the 4 a.m. permit. The attached resolution would allow any current on-sale liquor license holder in Medina the ability to apply for a 4 a.m. permit from Noon on February 2, 2018 through 4 a.m. on February 5, 2018. Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the City Clerk to issue temporary 4 a.m. permits during events related to the 2018 Super Bowl. See attached resolution and legislation language. F. Ordinance Amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development District for Installation of a Fabric Storage Structure – The City Council reviewed this item at their December 19, 2017 meeting and directed staff to bring back the attached ordinance for approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached ordinance. G. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development District for Installation of a Fabric Storage Structure by Title and Summary – Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the publication of the ordinance by title and summary in lieu of the entire ordinance. See attached resolution. H. Ordinance Regarding the Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code – The City Council reviewed this item at their January 2, 2018 meeting and directed staff to make the necessary changes to remove the proposed language allowing chickens and bees in the urban areas, keep the language allowing bees in the commercial areas, and other minor language changes. Staff recommends approval. See attached ordinance. I. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Regarding the Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code by Title and Summary – Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the publication of the ordinance by title and summary in lieu of the entire ordinance. See attached resolution. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Metropolitan Council Comments – The City submitted its decennial Comprehensive Plan Update for Metropolitan Council review on December 4, 2017. The Metropolitan Council reviewed the plan and deemed it incomplete for review and provided review comments. Staff believes that three comments raised by the Metropolitan Council were more substantive in nature and may warrant discussion by the City Council. These comments are related to the City’s proposed housing chapter and to  3 the Long-Term Sewer Service area. The City Council members are encouraged to ask questions, discuss, and make changes to any of the proposed responses in the attached letter. See attached memo, review letter, and draft changes. Recommended Motion: Motion to direct staff to make the discussed changes to the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and resubmit the Update to the Metropolitan Council for approval along with discussed supplementary information. X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004451E-004468E for $98,653.08 and order check numbers 046790-046853 for $282,532.93 and payroll EFT 0508392-0508423 for $58,467.51.  Planning Department Update  Police Department Update  Public Works Department Update  Claims List  Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 January 2, 2018 DRAFT 1 2 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 2018 3 4 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on January 2, 2018 at 5 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. 6 7 I. ROLL CALL 8 9 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell. 10 11 Members absent: None. 12 13 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer 14 Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief 15 of Police Ed Belland 16 17 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) 18 19 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.) 20 The agenda was approved as presented. 21 22 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:01 p.m.) 23 24 A. Approval of the December 19, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 25 Johnson noted that he received, and provided copies of, suggested corrections from 26 Martin and Batty. 27 28 It was noted on page seven, line 37, it should state, “…turns red once only after three or 29 four vehicles...” On page nine, line 14, it should state, “…blanket moratorium that…” On 30 page nine, line 32, it should state, “…not ready for the other development because of the 31 timing….” On page nine, line 38, it should state, “…Cavanaugh property since the last 32 time this applicant came forward.” On page nine, line 40, it should state, “…comes in 33 the future will be of the quality the City wants the City will ensure it meets its high 34 standards.” On page ten, line one, it should state, “…road land acquisitions…” On page 35 ten, line eight, it should state, “…properties and that would provide the an opportunity for 36 a developer to manage both properties.” On page 11, line 37, it should state, “…there is 37 are comments of the additional…” On page 11, line 44, it should state, “…that project 38 was approved even without knowing considering that Chippewa would be done.” 39 40 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the December 19, 2017 regular 41 City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 42 43 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:06 p.m.) 44 45 A. Resolution No. 2018-01 Accepting Donation from Doboszenski and Sons, 46 Inc. 47 B. Resolution No. 2018-02 Accepting Donation from Robert Thomssen 48 C. Approve Amended 64.00 Friends of the Park Program 49 D. Approve Park Dedication Funds Towards Field Safety Improvement Project 50 at Hamel Legion Park 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 January 2, 2018 E. Approve 2018 Meeting Calendar 1 F. Resolution Establishing 2018 Appointments and Designations to Various 2 City Services, Authorities, Commissions, and Agencies 3 Johnson requested to pull Item F from the Consent Agenda. 4 5 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the consent agenda as 6 amended. Motion passed unanimously. 7 8 F. Resolution No. 2018-03 Establishing 2018 Appointments and Designations 9 to Various City Services, Authorities, Commissions, and Agencies 10 Johnson stated that staff received two applications for the two vacant Park Commission 11 positions and therefore presented a new resolution to consider appointing the two 12 applicants to the Park Commission, Mary Morrison and Ann Thies. 13 14 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-03 15 Establishing 2018 Appointments and Designations to Various City Services, Authorities, 16 Commissions, and Agencies per the information presented by staff. Motion passed 17 unanimously. 18 19 VI. COMMENTS (7:08 p.m.) 20 21 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 22 There were none. 23 24 B. Park Commission 25 Scherer reported that the Park Commission met to discuss the grant funds that were 26 awarded and came to a compromise on cost-sharing to bring the ball field deficiencies 27 up to date. He provided additional details on the negotiation with the baseball 28 association for the cost-share. He stated that the Commission will discuss a more 29 specific cost-share policy going forward that would make the decisions much easier in 30 the future. He stated that the improvements will make the field much better and will 31 assist in fundraising opportunities. He stated that the snow machine is working great 32 and the sledding hill has been well used at Hamel Legion Park, even in the cold 33 temperatures. 34 35 C. Planning Commission 36 Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, January 18th, to 37 consider a hearing regarding a text amendment to the commercial zoning districts to 38 consider allowing fiber cement board as a building material. He stated that the 39 Commission will also consider a site plan review for a building addition and will also 40 review regulations in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts to begin reviewing the 41 updates that will be necessary for implementation of the draft Comprehensive Plan. He 42 stated that staff received a letter from the Metropolitan Council today stating that the 43 draft plan is incomplete and therefore the discussion on the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning 44 districts may be delayed, to allow staff additional time to make the necessary revisions to 45 the draft plan. He provided details on the comments received from the Metropolitan 46 Council regarding the staging for high-density housing and the limits of the future 47 sewered area. 48 49 VII. NEW BUSINESS 50 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 January 2, 2018 A. Ordinance Regarding Keeping Chickens and Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of 1 the City Code (7:14 p.m.) 2 Finke stated that this discussion came forward from requests the City has received for 3 variances on smaller lots for chicken coops. He stated that direction was given to review 4 the setback for the rural residential area and staff decided to open a broader discussion 5 on urban agriculture, or the keeping of bees and chickens on smaller residential lots. He 6 noted that there are a number of communities throughout the metro area which allow 7 that activity. He stated that the first topic for discussion is whether it would make sense 8 to reduce the setback for a chicken coop on rural residential lots. He noted that the 9 second topic would be whether to allow bees and chickens on suburban and urban 10 residential lots. He noted that the proposed changes to the rural residential would 11 reduce the setback from 150 to 50 feet, noting that other animal setbacks would remain 12 unchanged. He noted that there would be additional limitations for coops within the 13 smaller setback area. He stated that the ordinance would also allow a limited allowance 14 in the single-family residential districts with specific limitations as outlined. He stated 15 that currently, bee and chicken keeping is only allowed in the rural residential areas. He 16 stated that the bee keeping ordinance would remain unchanged for rural residential but 17 would open that activity to certain other districts within the city with specific limitations. 18 He highlighted elements that the Council should consider. He reported that the Planning 19 Commission held a public hearing in December and voted 3-2 to recommend adoption of 20 the ordinance as presented. He noted that two members of the Commission expressed 21 concern with allowing the activities on smaller lots, specifically regarding nuisance and 22 safety concerns. He noted that the remainder of the Commission did not share those 23 concerns and believed that the activity would not differ from the keeping of other 24 domestic animals. 25 26 Mitchell asked what would occur if people receive permission and then the City has 27 problems with the activity and revokes the ordinance. 28 29 Batty stated that is an interesting question, as animals die and therefore it would be 30 unlike grandfathering in a building. 31 32 Cousineau stated that she has had neighbors that have chickens, because there is not 33 an ordinance currently. 34 35 Finke stated that while there is not an explicit ordinance prohibiting that activity, that 36 activity is not listed as an allowed activity and therefore is prohibited. He stated that the 37 City has enforced that prohibition after receiving complaints. 38 39 Martin asked the minimum lot size that would be sufficient to permit compliance with the 40 ordinance. 41 42 Finke replied that the minimum lot size would be 8,000 square feet, a quarter acre lot. 43 44 Martin stated that seems very small. She stated a Planning Commissioner had 45 mentioned her child has a bee allergy, which would be a concern. She stated that 46 chickens cluck and have a smell and therefore it seems this would allow barnyard 47 activity on a small lot. 48 49 Mitchell noted this would be a small number of chickens. 50 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 January 2, 2018 Martin asked if the chickens would be required to remain in the coop. 1 2 Finke replied that the chickens would need to be within a fenced area, 3 4 Pederson stated that he grew up with chickens and believes they belong where they are 5 in the ordinance. He stated that allowing this activity in the smaller residential areas 6 would increase the idea of having to police whether proper care and attention is being 7 given. 8 9 Martin stated that she can appreciate the desire to have organic eggs but has concerns 10 with the impact to neighbors on small suburban lots. 11 12 Cousineau stated that she surveyed different residents in different suburban areas of the 13 City and the consensus was that this activity remain in the rural residential areas. She 14 stated that a home owners’ association may override the ability to keep chickens and 15 bees as well. 16 17 Martin stated that an HOA covenant only remains intact for 30 years. 18 19 Cousineau stated that perhaps this is ten years too early and noted that perhaps when 20 more millennials enter the City, they will be more open to the idea. 21 22 Martin stated that she would recommend deleting 8.2.21 and the cross references to 23 section 8.2.21. She did not believe there is a place for chickens in the districts outside of 24 the rural residential district. 25 26 Johnson asked if the Council would be amenable to the keeping of bees on urban 27 commercial lots. 28 29 It was the consensus of the Council to allow that activity. 30 31 Martin stated that she is not well versed on the activity of keeping bees. 32 33 Anderson noted that there are people allergic to bees. 34 35 Cousineau asked if there is a risk of Africanized colonies of bees, which become 36 aggressive. 37 38 Finke stated that from those he has spoken to, that is not a concern because of the way 39 the bees are bred and sold. 40 41 Mitchell asked and received confirmation that this would be restricted to honey bees. 42 43 Cousineau asked if this could also be limited to rural residential. 44 45 Finke stated that bee keeping is already permitted in that district. He asked if the 46 Council would like to reduce the setback for chicken coops on rural residential lots. 47 48 Martin stated that she likes the proposed drafting of the chicken coop language in 49 sections one, two and three. 50 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 5 January 2, 2018 Mitchell agreed that there would be difficulty in meeting the 150-foot setback for some 1 lots. 2 3 Martin stated that she would be fine reducing the setback to 50 feet. She stated that the 4 activity would occur in the rural area and therefore that activity could be anticipated. She 5 highlighted the consensus of the Council on the sections of the proposed ordinance 6 language. 7 8 Mitchell suggested that staff make the desired changes to the ordinance and bring the 9 item back on a future consent agenda. 10 11 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to direct staff to revise the Ordinance 12 Regarding Keeping Chickens and Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code as 13 reviewed. Motion passed unanimously. 14 15 VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:40 p.m.) 16 Johnson noted that on January 16th the City Council will hold its 2018 Goals Work 17 Session at 4:00 pm, a 6:30 EDA meeting, and a 7:00 p.m. City Council. 18 19 Martin noted that she is scheduled to be on vacation that week and could review the 20 material ahead of time to provide her comments. 21 22 IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:41 p.m.) 23 Mitchell commented that he would like the Council, staff, and residents to focus on being 24 honest and trustworthy as there has been trouble around the world. He stated that the 25 staff, Council, and Commissions have always maintained a high standard of trust and 26 honesty and would like everyone to continue to focus on those elements. He stated that 27 he would like the City to be a model for other people. 28 29 X. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:43 p.m.) 30 Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve the bills, EFT 004436E-004450E 31 for $54,739.22 and order check numbers 046749-046789 for $147,120.60 and payroll 32 EFT 0508365-0508391 for $49,876.53. Motion passed unanimously. 33 34 XI. ADJOURN 35 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. 36 Motion passed unanimously. 37 38 39 40 __________________________________ 41 Bob Mitchell, Mayor 42 Attest: 43 44 ____________________________________ 45 Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk 46 MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Erin Barnhart DATE: January 4, 2018 SUBJ: 2018 Pay Equity Report PURPOSE: Approval of the City’s 2018 pay equity report. BACKGROUND: According to Minnesota State Statute 471.992, every political subdivision of this state shall establish equitable compensation relationships between female-dominated, male- dominated, and balanced classes of employees in order to eliminate sex-based wage disparities in public employment in this state. A primary consideration in negotiating, establishing, recommending, and approving compensation is comparable work value in relationship to other employee positions within the political subdivision. The information in this report demonstrates that the city is in compliance with the pay equity laws. There are no significant differences in this report from the City’s past reports. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve the 2018 pay equity report. Agenda Item # 5A Name Title Phone Email Erin Barnhart Finance Director 763- 473- 8848 erin.barnhart@medinamn.gov Scott Johnson City Administrator 763- 473- 4643 scott.johnson@medinamn.gov Value of T = 1.612 Minnesota Pay Equity Management System - Medina(18-No Submission) Home Utilities Go To Log Out <--Jobs Page Reports--> Compliance Report Jurisdiction:Medina Report Year:2018 Case:1 - Private (Jur Only) Contact: The statistical analysis, salary range and exceptional service pay test results are shown below. Part I is general information from your pay equity Report data. Parts II, III and IV give you the test results. For more detail on each test, refer to the guidebook. I. GENERAL JOB CLASS INFORMATION Male Classes Female Classes Balanced Classes All Job Classes # Job Classes 11 8 0 19 # Employees 18 8 0 26 Avg.Max Monthly Pay Per Employee 6,692.89 5,532.00 6,335.69 II. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TEST A.UNDERPAYMENT RATIO = 72.73 * Male Classes Female Classes a. # at or above Predicted Pay 63 b. # Below Predicted Pay 55 c.TOTAL 11 8 d.% Below Predicted Pay (b divided by c = d)45.45 62.50 *(Result is % of male classes below predicted pay divided by % of female classes below predicted pay.) B.T-test Results Page 1 of 2Pay Equity - Case Maintenance 1/11/2018https://mn.gov/PayEquity/CaseMtn.aspx Degrees of Freedom (DF) = 24 a. Avg.diff.in pay from predicted pay for male jobs = $1 b. Avg.diff.in pay from predicted pay for female jobs = ($335) III. SALARY RANGE TEST = 92.21% (Result is A divided by B) A. Avg.# of years to max salary for male jobs = 6.45 B. Avg.# of years to max salary for female jobs = 7.00 IV.EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE PAY TEST = 0.00% (Result is B divided by A) A. % of male classes receiving ESP 0.00 * B. % of female classes receiving ESP 0.00 *(If 20% or less, test result will be 0.00) Go To Implementation Form View Another Case We have worked to ensure this product is accessible and compliant with the standard WCAG 2.0 level AA. We have tested accessibility using the JAWS software from Freedom Scientific. We found it to work correctly for us. If you find errors in accessibility, please let us know at pay.equity@state.mn.us so that we can follow up. Thank you. Page 2 of 2Pay Equity - Case Maintenance 1/11/2018https://mn.gov/PayEquity/CaseMtn.aspx Name Title Phone Email Erin Barnhart Finance Director 763-473-8848 erin.barnhart@medinamn.gov Scott Johnson City Administrator 763-473-4643 scott.johnson@medinamn.gov Minnesota Pay Equity Management System - Medina(18-No Submission) Home Utilities Go To Log Out Pay Equity Implementation Form Information entered on this page is not saved until you click “sign and submit.” This page may be printed and shared with your governing body for approval. After you receive approval, you will need to come back to this page, complete the necessary information, then click “sign and submit.” Part A: Jurisdiction Identification Jurisdiction:Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina Jurisdiction Type:CITY - City Contact: Part B: Official Verification 1.The job evaluation system used measured skill, effort responsibility and working conditions and the same system was used for all classes of employees. The system used was: Other (specify) Describe:(*less than 240 characters)   Modified Princeton System 2.Health Insurance benefits for male and female classes of comparable value have been evaluated and There is no difference and female classes are not at a disadvantage. Part C: Total Payroll 3.An official notice has been posted at: City Hall Bulletin (prominent location) (*less than 60 characters) informing employees that the Pay equity Implementation Report has been filed and is available to employees upon request. A copy of the notice has been sent to each exclusive representative, if any, and also to the public library. 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Page 2 of 2Pay Equity - Case Maintenance 1/4/2018https://mn.gov/PayEquity/CaseMtn.aspx ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT 2017 Gallagher Actuarial Consulting Agreement City of Medina Page 1 of 6 This Consulting Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made on this ____ day of _________, 2018, by and between Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Gallagher”), and the City of Medina, (the “Client”). The Client wishes to enter into a consulting relationship with Gallagher with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and Gallagher is willing to accept such a consulting relationship. In consideration of and in reliance upon the previous paragraph and the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Client and Gallagher agree as follows: 1.Engagement The Client engages Gallagher as an employee benefits consultant as stated in this Agreement and Gallagher accepts this engagement. During the time that Gallagher is performing services for the Client under this Agreement, and for all purposes outlined in this document, Gallagher’s status will be that of an independent contractor of the Client. 2.Term and Termination The Effective Date of this Agreement is January 1, 2017. The term of Gallagher’s engagement under this Agreement (the “Consulting Period”) will begin as of the Effective Date and will remain in effect until completion of the services set forth below. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party thirty (30) days prior written notice of its intent to terminate. In the event such termination is effective during the Consulting Period, Client shall be responsible to Gallagher for any services performed prior to the date of termination. 3.Services Services provided by Gallagher include the January 1, 2017 GASB No. 43 and No. 45 Alternative Measurement Method, which is allowed for small groups with fewer than one hundred total plan members. 4.Compensation Subject to any changes as may be mutually agreed by the parties, Gallagher will receive, as compensation for services listed in Section 3, a fee not to exceed $3,500 to be paid upon completion of the services described in Section 3. Clients who use Gallagher for their 2017 medical renewal will receive a 20% discount, resulting in a net fee of $2,800. Additional services not listed in Section 3 will result in additional fees to be mutually agreed by the parties prior to commencement of the service(s). Any variation from the original fee estimate will be discussed with Client prior to commencing with the required work. Any compensation described above and disclosed to it does not constitute a conflict of interest and the Client expressly waives any claims alleging any such conflict of interest. For additional information regarding Gallagher compensation, please see our revenue disclosure policy and schedule set forth in Exhibit A. Agenda Item # 5B ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT 2017 Gallagher Actuarial Consulting Agreement City of Medina Page 2 of 6 5. Client Obligations and Responsibilities To enable Gallagher to perform its obligations under this Agreement, Client shall at no charge to Gallagher: (a) Make available, as reasonably requested by Gallagher, timely management decisions, complete and accurate documentation and information so that the Services contemplated by this Agreement may be accomplished. (b) Furnish Gallagher with complete and accurate data information to complete the valuation as soon as reasonably possible. (c) Exercise all discretionary authority and control over the management and disposition of Plan assets to the exclusion of Gallagher. Gallagher shall not exercise any authority or control with respect to the management or disposition of the assets of the Plan. Gallagher shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to any funding of Plan Benefits. (d) Perform any other administrative functions not expressly assumed by Gallagher hereunder. 6. Performance and Scope (a) Representations and Warranties. Each party represents, warrants and covenants to the other that: (i) it has full power and authority to make, execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accor dance with all applicable laws; (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by an authorized representative of such party and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms; and (iv) there are no other agreements presently in force which would encumber or prevent either party’s compliance with any terms of this Agreement. (b) Standard of Care. Gallagher shall perform its duties, responsibilities and obligations in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and with the care, skill, prudence and diligence that a prudent benefits consultant or actuary acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims under the circumstances then prevailing. (c) Reliance. In the performance of its duties, Gallagher may rely upon, and will have no obligation to independently verify the accuracy, completeness, or authenticity of, any written instructions or information provided to Gallagher by the Client or its designated representatives and reasonably believed by Gallagher to be genuine and authorized by the Client. Gallagher shall incur no liability resulting from Gallagher’s reasonable reliance on such instructions or information. (d) No Practice of Law. Gallagher will not be obligated to perform, and the Client will not request performance of, any services which may constitute unauthorized practice of law. The Client will be solely responsible for obtaining any legal advice, review or opinion as may be necessary to ensure that its own conduct and operations, including the engagement of Gallagher under the scope and terms as provided herein, conform in all respects with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations (including ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, State and securities laws and implementing regulations) and, to the extent that the Client has foreign operations, any applicable foreign laws and regulations. ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT 2017 Gallagher Actuarial Consulting Agreement City of Medina Page 3 of 6 (e) Conflict of Interest. Gallagher’s engagement under this Agreement will not prevent it from taking similar engagements with other clients who may be competitors of the Client. Gallagher will, nevertheless, exercise care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions which could result in a conflict with Client’s best interest. (f) Subcontractors. Gallagher may cause another person or entity, as a subcontractor of Gallagher, to provide some of the services required to be performed by Gallagher hereunder; provided that Gallagher shall remain responsible for all acts and omissions of any such subcontractors (each of whic h shall be bound by Gallagher’s obligations under this Agreement). Gallagher shall seek prior written approval from Client for any subcontractors providing substantive consulting, professional or managerial services. Prior written approval shall not be required for clerical, office, secretarial, IT back-up, administrative or similar support services. 7. Confidentiality (a) Client Information. Gallagher recognizes that certain confidential information may be furnished by the Client to Gallagher in connection with its services pursuant to this Agreement (“Confidential Information”). Gallagher agrees that it will disclose Confidential Information only to those who, in Gallagher’s reasonable determination, have a need to know such information. Confidential Information will not include information that (i) is in the possession of Gallagher prior to its receipt of such information from the Client, (ii) is or becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Agreement by Gallagher, or (iii) is or can be independently acquired or developed by Gallagher without violating any of its obligations under this Agreement. However, disclosure by Gallagher of any Confidential Information pursuant to the terms of a valid and effective subpoena or order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, judicial or administrative agency or by a legislative body or committee will not constitute a violation of this Agreement. (b) Use of Names; Public Announcements. No party will use the names, logos, trademarks or other intellectual property of the other party without its prior written consent. Except as may be required by law, no party will issue any press releases or make any public announcements of any kind regarding the relationship between the parties without the other party’s prior consent. 8. Indemnification In performing its obligations under this Agreement, Gallagher neither insures nor underwrites the liability of the Client’s Plan. Gallagher shall have no duty or obligation to defend against any legal action or proceeding brought to recover a claim for Plan benefits or any causes of actions for expenses or liabilities incident to the Plan. Gallagher shall, however, make available to Client and its counsel, such evidence relevant or relates to such action or proceeding as Gallagher may have as a result of its services on behalf of Client. Gallagher shall promptly notify in writing Client or its designated legal counsel of any legal actions that involve the Plan or Client. 9. Gallagher Limitation of Liability LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, even if advised of the possibility of loss, liability, damage or expense, Gallagher shall not be liable for any indirect damages, including any lost profits, data, business, goodwill, anticipated savings, opportunity or use or other incidental or consequential damages. Furthermore: ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT 2017 Gallagher Actuarial Consulting Agreement City of Medina Page 4 of 6 i. Gallagher shall not be responsible for damages caused by acts of Client’s employees, representatives, agents, subcontractors, vendors, or suppliers. ii. Gallagher’s aggregate liability under this Agreement, if any, to Client for claimed loss or damage arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount actually paid by Client to Gallagher. iii. Client hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that in view of the amount of the fees paid or to be paid hereunder, the limitations of liability in this Section 9 are in all respects fair and reasonable and reflect a duly considered allocation of risk between the Parties. iv. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 9 shall not limit any liability for the personal injury to or death of any individual or physical property damage directly caused by Gallagher or beyond the extent to which the limitation would be prohibited by applicable law. 10. Notices Any notices, requests and other communications pursuant to this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given, if delivered in person or by courier, telegraphed, or by facsimile transmission (provided that the sender received electronic confirmation of receipt by recipient) or sent by express, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: If to the Client: Attention: If to Gallagher: Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. 3600 American Boulevard West, Suite 500 Bloomington, MN 55431 Attention: Jen Turk Either party may, by written notice to the other, change the address to which notices to such party are to be delivered or mailed. 11. Miscellaneous (a) Severability. The various provisions and subprovisions of this Agreement are severable and if any provision or subprovision or part thereof is held to be unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, then such enforceability will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions or subprovisions or parts thereof in this Agreement. (b) Entire Agreement; Amendment; Counterparts. This Agreement, including Exhibit A hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. Furthermore, this Agreement may be executed by the parties in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original copy. ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT 2017 Gallagher Actuarial Consulting Agreement City of Medina Page 5 of 6 (c) Governing Law; Rule of Construction. This Agreement will be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without giving effect to the choice of law principles thereof or any canon, custom or rule of law requiring construction against the drafter. (d) Successors; Survival of Provisions. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of all assigns, transferees and successors in the interest of the parties hereto. Sections 7, 8 and 9 will survive the termination of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consulting Agreement to be duly executed on the date first written above. CITY OF MEDINA By: Name: Title: GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. By: Name: Bruce Johnson Title: Area Sr. VP, Actuarial & Retirement Services ACTUARIAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT 2017 Gallagher Actuarial Consulting Agreement City of Medina Page 6 of 6 EXHIBIT A COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT One of the core values highlighted in The Gallagher Way states, “We are an Open Society,” and our open society extends to the compensation Gallagher receives. As our industry moves toward complete disclosure of all forms of compensation, we embrace this effort and are committed to leading the way. To achieve this purpose, we have disclosed the fee we will earn for the actuarial consulting services Gallagher will render your behalf. It should also be noted that: Gallagher is not an affiliate of the insurer whose Contract is recommended. This means the insurer whose contract is recommended does not directly or indirectly have the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of Gallagher. Gallagher’s ability to recommend other insurance contracts is not limited by an agreement with the Insurance Carrier. Gallagher is effecting the transaction for the Plan(s) in the ordinary course of Gallagher business. The transaction set forth is at least as favorable to the Plan(s) as an arm’s length transaction with an unrelated party. Gallagher is not a trustee of the Plan(s) and is neither the Plan Administrator of the Plan(s), a fiduciary of the Plan(s), nor an employer which has employees in the Plan(s). For Employers and Plan Sponsors Subject to ERISA: This Disclosure Statement is being given to the Client (1) to make sure Client knows about Gallagher’s and Gallagher affiliates’ income before purchasing the insurance product and (2) for plans subject to ERISA, to comply with the disclosure, acknowledgment and approval requirement of Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption No. 84-241, which protects both Client and Gallagher2. Disclosure must be made to an independent plan fiduciary for the ERISA Plan(s), and Client acknowledges and confirms that that this is a reasonable transaction in the best interest of participants in its ERISA Plan(s). For more information on Gallagher’s compensation arrangements, please visit www.ajg.com/compensation. In the event a client wishes to register a formal complaint regarding compensation Gallagher receives, please send an email to Compensation_Complaints@ajg.com or send a letter to: AVC Compliance Officer, c/o Internal Audit Department, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Two Pierce Place, Itasca, IL 60143. 1 Which allows an exemption from a prohibited transaction under Section 408(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 2 In making these disclosures, no position is taken, nor is one to be inferred, regarding the use of assets of a plan subject to ERISA to purchase such insurance. 1 BALL FIELD RENTAL AGREEMENT This Agreement is made this 16th day of January, 2018, by and between the city of Medina, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota (the “City”) and the Orono Baseball Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, herein called the “Licensee”. WHEREAS, the Licensee desires to use the baseball field for youth baseball owned by the City and located in the City’s Medina Morningside Park (the “Subject Property”) depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto. WHEREAS, the City is willing to allow the Licensee to use the Subject Property, subject to certain terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, the City and the Licensee wish to have a written agreement memorializing the terms and conditions under which the City and the Licensee will accomplish the above. NOW, THEREFORE, based on the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The City hereby grants the Licensee permission to use the Subject Property from April 23, 2018 through June 28, 2018 on Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. 2. The Licensee shall provide the City with a written schedule of any changes in the schedule at least ten days prior to such use. 3. The Licensee shall maintain an insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000, single limit of liability per occurrence to protect itself and the City from claims and liability for injury or damage to persons or property for all work performed by the Licensee and its respective employees or agents under this Agreement. The Licensee shall name the City as an additional insured under its general liability policy in limits acceptable to the City. Prior to performing any services under this Agreement, the Licensee shall provide evidence to the City that acceptable insurance coverage is effective. 4. The Licensee shall submit a damage and maintenance deposit in the amount of $500.00 to the City prior to April 23, 2018. The City shall return the deposit to the Licensee, minus expenses for any damage or maintenance to the Subject Property following inspection by the City after June 28, 2018. 5. The City shall provide for regular mowing of the Subject Property. 6. The Licensee shall provide all equipment necessary to conduct baseball activities and shall provide for all other regular maintenance of the Subject Property including but not limited to chalk lining for normal ball field measurements and boundaries, grooming the fields, filling in divets, re-establishing Ag Lime, and picking up all trash, paper, and debris after use of the field. Agenda Item # 5C 2 7. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Licensee agrees to remove from the Subject Property all temporary structures, equipment and other items used by the Licensee, leave the Subject Property free from debris and return the Subject Property to its condition prior to its use by the Licensee. 8. The Licensee shall pay the City $400.00 for use of the Subject Property for the term of this agreement. Payment of the $400.00 shall be submitted to the City by April 23, 2018. 9. The Licensee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents, from any liability, damages, claims, costs, judgments or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting directly or indirectly from the Licensee’s use of the Subject Property. 10. The City may cancel, terminate, suspend or modify the terms of this Agreement upon default by Licensee or failure of the Licensee to comply with this Agreement. CITY OF MEDINA By ________________________________ Bob Mitchell, Mayor By _________________________________ Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (LICENSEE) By________________________________ Print Name:_______________________ 3 Exhibit A Resolution No. 2018- January 16, 2018 Member _________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2018- RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. PW 25-36-17 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY WHEREAS, on January 16, 2018, the City Council of the City of Medina approved the Cooperative Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 for the construction of a multi-use trail along CSAH 115 between Tower Drive and Hamel Road (known as County Project No. 1717) between Hennepin County and the City of Medina. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to execute such cooperative agreement with Hennepin County. Dated: January 16, 2018. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member ___________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Agenda Item # 5D Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 County Project No. 1717 County State Aid Highway No. 115 City of Medina County of Hennepin COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20 by and between the County of Hennepin, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "County", and the City of Medina, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "City". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City is preparing to construct a multi -use trail along County State Aid Highway No. (CSAH) 115 (Pinto Drive) between Tower Drive and Hamel Road that will close an existing gap in the trail system in the City of Medina, as shown on the plans for City Project No. (County Project No. 1717), and which shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Project"; and WHEREAS, the City or its agents shall be responsible to develop the plans and specifications for the Project; and WHEREAS, the City has requested that the County approve said plans and specifications, and the County has indicated its willingness to approve said plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the City or its agents shall be responsible for administering construction of the Project and has adequate personnel available to perform the construction staking, testing, inspection and development of as -built plans required on the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is eligible for participation under Hennepin County's bikeway cost participation policy; and WHEREAS, the County will participate in its share of the costs to construct the Project as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated that said work be carried out by the parties hereto under the applicable provisions of Minnesota Statutes. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED: 1 Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 I The City or its agents shall prepare the necessary plans, specifications, and proposal; obtain approval of said plans and specifications from the County; advertise for bids for the work and construction; receive and open bids pursuant to said advertisement; enter into a contract with the successful bidder at the unit prices specified in the bid of such bidder; administer the contract; and, perform the required engineering and inspection; all in accordance with said plans and specifications. The contract shall include the plans and specifications prepared by the City or its agents and approved by the County. Said plans and specifications shall conform to Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Design Standards applicable to County State Aid Highways and be consistent with applicable MnDOT Bicycle Transportation Planning and Design Guidelines. In addition said plans and specifications must comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Attached is a copy of the MnDOT ADA Compliance Checklist (Curb Ramp) form. The City or its agents shall complete said form for each curb ramp constructed as part of the Project and return to the County. The City understands and agrees that payment will not be made by the County until all required ADA certification forms have been received and verified by the County. II Prior to seeking County approval of the plans for the Project, the City shall furnish the County a ninety percent (90%) or more completed set of plans and specifications a minimum of three weeks in advance for County review and comment. Prior to beginning construction, the City shall furnish the County with a complete set of County approved plans and specifications for the Project. Upon completion of the Project, the City or its agents shall furnish the County with a complete set of as -built plans certified as to their accuracy by the City Engineer. Said as -designed plans, specifications and as - built plans for the Project shall be furnished by the City at no cost to the County. III The City or its agents shall administer the construction contract and perform all necessary engineering, inspection and testing. The City shall also obtain, and comply with, any and all permits and approvals required from other governmental or regulatory agencies to accomplish the Project. Said permits and approvals shall be obtained prior to the start of any construction and made available to the County upon request. It is understood and agreed by the City that construction of the Project shall be completed to the satisfaction of the County within three years of the date this agreement has been signed by the parties hereto. L_ Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 IV The construction of this Project shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer or designated representative. All work for the Project shall be completed in compliance with the County approved plans and specifications. The County's Transportation Project Delivery Department Director and representative staff shall have the right, at all reasonable times as the work progresses, to enter upon the premises to make any inspections deemed necessary and shall cooperate with the City Engineer and staff at their request to the extent necessary. The County agrees that the City may make changes in the above referenced approved plans or in the character of said contract construction which are reasonably necessary to cause said construction to be in all things performed and completed in a satisfactory manner. It is further agreed by the County that the City may enter into any change orders or supplemental agreements with the City's contractor for the performance of any additional construction or construction occasioned by any necessary, advantageous or desirable changes in plans, within the original scope of the Project. The City will obtain the approval of the County's Transportation Project Delivery Department Director or designated representative on change orders or supplemental agreements that in the judgement of the City significantly change the original scope of the Project. The County will respond to the City's request for approvals within seven (7) calendar days. If the County fails to respond within seven (7) calendar days, the change order(s) or supplemental agreement(s) in question shall be deemed to have been approved by the County. V The City or its agents shall acquire all additional right of way, permits and/or easements required for the construction of the Project, at no cost to the County. Upon completion of the Project, all permanent right of way acquired for CSAH 115 as provided herein shall be conveyed to the County by the City with no consideration required. VI The County will participate in the construction, design engineering and construction administration costs for the Project as provided herein. The County's cost participation shall be a lump sum amount of Forty Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($44,200.00). The City understands and agrees that the County's total and only cost participation for the Project shall be $44,200.00. Upon completion of the Project the City shall notify the County and submit an invoice for one hundred percent (100%) of the County's share of the costs for the Project. Said invoice shall include summary documentation of total project costs. Upon approval and acceptance of the completed Project by the County's Transportation Project Delivery Department Director or designated representative and 3 Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 within forty-five (45) days of said invoice, the County shall reimburse the City for its share of the costs for the Project. Said invoice should include the date of the invoice, the invoice number, the name of the project manager (Mr. Robert Byers, P.E.), project name and county project number (C.P. 1717), contract number and purchase order number. Invoices and supporting documentation should be mailed to: Hennepin County Accounts Payable, P.O. Box 1388, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1388. An electronic copy of all invoices should also be submitted to Mr. Robert Byers, P.E. at robertbyers@hennepin.us. The County will within forty five (45) days of said invoice, deposit with the City funds totaling the amount of said invoice. It is understood by the City that the funds the County has set aside for the Project will be available for payment to the City for three years after execution of this agreement. It is further understood and agreed by the City that the County will not participate in the Project costs as set forth herein if the City has not invoiced the County within said three year period. VIII It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that upon completion of the Project, all improvements included in the Project shall become the property of the City and all maintenance, restoration or repair required thereafter shall be performed by the City at no expense to the County. IX All records kept by the City and the County with respect to the Project shall be subject to examination by the representatives of each party hereto. X Each party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof, to the extent authorized by the law, and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof. The County's and the City's liability is governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466. The County and the City each warrant that they are able to comply with the aforementioned indemnity requirements through an insurance or self-insurance program. XI The City agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officials, officers, agents, volunteers and employees, from any liabilities, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, including, reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the City, its contractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, and/or anyone for 4 Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 whose acts and/or omissions they may be liable for related to the ownership, maintenance, existence, restoration, repair or replacement of the improvements constructed as part of the Project. The City's liability shall be governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 or other applicable law. The County agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the County, its contractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, and/or anyone for whose acts and/or omissions they may be liable related to the ownership, maintenance, existence, restoration, repair or replacement of the improvements constructed as part of the Project. The County's liability shall be governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 or other applicable law. XII The City also agrees that any contract let by the City or its agents for the performance of the work on the Project as provided herein shall include clauses that will: 1) Require the Contractor to defend, indemnify, and hold the County, its officials, officers, agents and employees harmless from any liability, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or by reason of the acts and/or omissions of the said Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors in performing work on the Project; 2) Require the Contractor to be an independent contractor for the purposes of completing the work provided for in this Agreement; and 3) Require the Contractor to provide and maintain insurance in accordance with the following: 1. Commercial General Liability on an occurrence basis with Contractual Liability and Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage (XCU) Liability coverages: Limits General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products --Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $1,500,000 Each Occurrence - Combined Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,500,000 Hennepin County shall be named as an additional insured for the Commercial General Liability coverage with respect to operations covered under this Agreement. 2. Automobile Liability: Combined Single limit each occurrence coverage or the equivalent covering owned, non -owned, and hired 5 Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 automobiles: 3. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: A. Workers' Compensation If the Contractor is based outside the State of Minnesota, coverages must apply to Minnesota laws. B. Employer's Liability - Bodily injury by: $1,500,000 Statutory Accident - Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 4. Professional Liability — Per Claim $1,500,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 It understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the above listed Professional Liability insurance will not be required in any construction contract let by City if the City's Contractor is not required to perform design engineering as part of said construction contract. An umbrella or excess policy over primary liability coverages is an acceptable method to provide the required insurance limits. The above subparagraphs establish minimum insurance requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the City's Contractor to determine the need for and to procure additional insurance which may be needed in connection with said Project. All insurance policies shall be open to inspection by the County and copies of policies shall be submitted to the County upon written request. XIII It is further agreed that any and all employees of the City and all other persons engaged by the City in the performance of any work or services required or provided for herein to be performed by the City shall not be considered employees of the County, and that any and all claims that may or might arise under the Minnesota Economic Security Law or the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so engaged and any and all claims made by any third parties as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of said employees while so engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the County. 6 Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 Also, any and all employees of the County and all other persons engaged by the County in the performance of any work or services required or provided for herein to be performed by the County shall not be considered employees of the City, and that any and all claims that may or might arise under the Minnesota Economic Security Law or the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so engaged and any and all claims made by any third parties as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of said employees while so engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein shall in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the City. XIV In order to coordinate the services of the County with the activities of the City so as to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, the County's Transportation Project Delivery Department Director or designated representative shall manage this Agreement on behalf of the County and serve as liaison between the County and the City. In order to coordinate the services of the City with the activities of the County so as to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, the City Engineer or designated representative shall manage this Agreement on behalf of the City and serve as liaison between the City and the County. XV It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement between the parties is contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. All items referred to in this Agreement are incorporated or attached and are deemed to be part of this Agreement. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this Agreement signed by the parties hereto. XVI The whereas clauses are incorporated herein and are hereby made a part of this Agreement. XVII The provisions of Minnesota Statutes 181.59 and of any applicable local ordinance relating to civil rights and discrimination and the Affirmative Action Policy statement of Hennepin County shall be considered a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein. -7_ Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written. (Seal) CITY OF MEDINA By: Mayor Date: And: Manager Date: 8 Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 CSAH 115; C.P. 1717 COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ATTEST: By: By: Deputy/Clerk of the County Board Chair of its County Board Date: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: And: y_ County Administrator ' By: E ky Date: As nt County Attorney ` r And: Date: 1 �7 r -// ` Assistant County Administrator, Public Works Date: APPROVED AS TO EXECUTION: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL By: By: Assistant County Attorney Director, Transportation Project Delivery Department Date: Date: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL By: Director, Transportation Operations Department Date: 9 `- IT IS OK TO SUBMIT SCANNED COPIES MnDOT ADA Compliance Checklist (Curb Ramp) SP: Intersection: Ramp Type: City: District: Quadrant: Const. Year: Compile al! relevant document (photos, notes, etc) of the completed quadrant and send to JAMIE.HENDRICKSON(EbHENNEPIN US (1) Minimum 4' wide pedestrian access route (PAR) maintained? QYes 0 No (2) Landing meets min. 4'x4' and perpendicular grade break(s)? 0 Yes 0 No (3) Are landing(s) located at the top of each ramp and at change(s) in direction and at inverse grades? (4) Landing slopes (%): (5) Ramp's running slope (%): TH (6) Ramp's cross slope (%): (7) Gutter flow line slope (%): (8) Gutter inslope (%): (9) Roadway cross slope (%): (TH) Initial Initial TH TH TH TH TH (TH) Secondary Secondary TH SS SS 5S 0 Yes (SS) Initial Initial (10) Do truncated domes cover the entire curb opening and are hey properly oriented? (11) Are gutter line and ramps draining properly? SS Q No (SS) SS Secondary SS 5S Secondary TH = Trunk Highway SS = Side Street © Yes 0 No Q Yes 0 No (12) Are there any vertical discontinuities greater than 1/4"? 0 Yes Q No (13) Do ramps comply with Spec 2521.3? 0 Yes O No (14) Are ramps fully compliant? QYes 0 No f NO, check the reason(s) below. Explain why the ramp didn't meet compliance and how :he ramp has been improved from the pre -construction condition (see ADA Compliance �hecklist Guidance for more info and attach pages if needed). ['Topography ❑Structure(s) ❑Utilities ❑Contractor Hennepin ❑ County (15) Was the curb ramp able to be built according to the plan details? 0 Yes 0 No If NO, please explain: Printed Name: Date (mm/dd/yyyy): DI certify that the information entered on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I fully nderstand the checklist standards and am qualified to carry out the inspection. (FILL OUT FORM AND SUBMIT TO HENEPIN COUNTY Resolution No. 2018- January 16, 2018 Member _________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2018- RESOLUTION ESTABLSIHING A 4:00 A.M. PERMIT FOR SERVICE OF ALCOHOL FOR HOLDERS OF AN ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE OR AN ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE DURING THE EVENTS RELATED TO THE 2018 SUPER BOWL WHEREAS, the National Football League, City of Minneapolis, and surrounding twin cities area will host Super Bowl LII and related events in February 2018, with events taking place on multiple days and Super Bowl LII being played at the U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota legislature passed legislation authorizing jurisdictions that issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses under Minnesota Statue 340A, may at their discretion issue special permits for service of alcohol through extended hours lasting until 4:00 a.m. during the period from 12:00 p.m. on February 2, 2018 through 4:00 a.m. on February 5, 2018. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina authorizes that the City Clerk may approve special 4:00 a.m. permits for the service of alcohol for holders of an on-sale liquor license or an on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license in the City of Medina during the events related to Super Bowl LII subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicants must be a holder, in good standing, of a Medina on-sale liquor license or on-sale 3.2 beer license. 2. The license shall only be effective during the period from 12:00 p.m., February 2, 2018, through 4:00 a.m., February 5, 2018; 3. At 4:01 a.m., February 5, 2018 the license shall expire and terminate with no further action required by the City; and 4. A fee of $250 will be charged for a permit effective from 12:00 p.m. on February 2, 2018, through 4:00 a.m. on February 5, 2018. Dated: January 16, 2018. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member ___________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Agenda Item # 5E Resolution No. 2018- January 16, 2018 And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Sec. 18. SPECIAL CLOSING TIMES; 2018 SUPER BOWL. During the 2018 National Football League Super Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium, licensing jurisdictions that issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A., may, at their discretion, issue special permits for service of alcohol through extended hours lasing until 4:00 a.m. each day. This section is subject to the following conditions: (1) only holder of an existing on-sale intoxicating liquor license or a 3.2 malt liquor license are eligible for later closing hours; (2) later closing hours apply only during the period from 12:00 p.m. on February 2, 2018, through 4:00 a.m. on February 5, 2018; (3) local licensing jurisdictions issuing special permits to operate with extended hours during the days listed in clause (2) may charge a fee up to but not to exceed $250 for a permit. In the process of issuing a permit under this section, the licensing jurisdiction may limit approval to specified geographic, zoning, or license classification within its jurisdiction; and (4) this section expires at 4:01 a.m. on February 5, 2018. EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. Ordinance No. 1 January 16, 2018 CITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO. ____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF A FABRIC STORAGE STRUCTURE THE CITY COUNCIL OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development (PUD) district as described within the Planned Unit Development Agreement dated June 18, 1996 (the “PUD Agreement”) and as amended through Ordinance No. 452 is hereby amended as described in this ordinance. Section 2. Planned Unit Development Amendment. A. An amendment to the Hennepin County Public Works Facility PUD district is hereby approved for construction of a 2,500 square foot fabric storage structure to be placed upon existing hardcover within the existing outside storage area. The PUD amendment shall be as shown on the plans received by the City on November 16, 2017. B. Fabric shall be a permitted exterior building material for accessory storage structures within the outside storage area, provided such structure does not exceed 2,500 square feet, does not exceed a height of 20 feet from average grade to the midpoint between the peak and eave, and is fully screened from adjacent property and rights-of-way. C. Any standards not specifically addressed by this Ordinance, Ordinance No. 452, or the PUD Agreement shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City of Medina Zoning Ordinance. Section 3. Ordinance No. 452 required that Final Plan approval be obtained and construction initiated on the Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) addressed by Ordinance No. 452. Because Final Plan approval was not obtained and construction was not initiated within this timeframe, approval of the WECS is null and void. Section 4. The Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development district as described in the PUD Agreement and amended by Ordinance No. 452 and this ordinance shall apply to the property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Section 5. A copy of this Ordinance and shall be kept on file at the Medina City Hall. Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication. Agenda Item # 5F Ordinance No. 2 January 16, 2018 Adopted by the Medina City Council this _____ day of January, 2018. CITY OF MEDINA By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: By: Jodi Gallup, City Clerk Ordinance No. 3 January 16, 2018 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTON OF HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2, Hennepin County Public Works Facility Addition, according to the plat on file in Hennepin County, Minnesota Resolution No. 2018-## DATE Member ______ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2018-## RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. ### BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development District for Installation of a fabric storage structure; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is three pages in length; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. ### to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development (PUD) District for Installation of a fabric storage structure. The ordinance amends the PUD regulations for the Hennepin County Public Works Facility to identify fabric as a permitted exterior building material for accessory storage structures within the outside storage area, provided such structure does not exceed 2,500 square feet, does not exceed a height of 20 feet from average grade to the midpoint between the peak and eave, and is fully screened from adjacent property and rights-of-way. The full text of Ordinance No. ### is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Agenda Item # 5G Resolution No. 2018-## DATE 2 Dated: Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member _________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Ordinance No. ### 1 DATE CITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO. ### AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS AND HONEY BEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows: SECTION I. Rural Residential District, Section 826.25, Subd. 5 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: Subd. 5. Animal structure setbacks: (a) Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate animals, including paddocks, shall not be erected within 150 feet of any lot line. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a structure or building to house chickens (“chicken coop”) may be erected within 150 feet of any lot line, but may not be erected within 50 feet of any lot line, provided the following standards are met: (i) No person shall keep a rooster or crowing hen unless the chicken coop is located 150 feet or more from lot lines. (ii) No person shall keep more than eight chickens unless the chicken coop is located 150 feet or more from lot lines. (iii) Chicken coops and/or runs shall be kept clean and in good repair so as to not constitute a nuisance. (iv) A chicken coop located less than 150 feet from a lot line shall not exceed 200 square feet in area. (v) Permit required. No chicken coop of any size may be erected less than 150 feet from a lot line until the owner has received a chicken coop permit. SECTION II. Rural Residential Urban Reserve District, Section 826.25.5. Subd. 5 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: Subd. 5. Animal structure setbacks: (a) Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate animals, including paddocks, shall not be erected within 150 feet of any lot line. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a structure or building to house chickens (“chicken coop”) may be erected within 150 feet of any lot line, but may not be erected within 50 feet of any lot line, provided the following standards are met: (i) No person shall keep a rooster or crowing hen unless the chicken coop is located 150 feet or more from lot lines. Agenda Item # 5H Ordinance No. ### 2 DATE (ii) No person shall keep more than eight chickens unless the chicken coop is located 150 feet or more from lot lines. (iii) Chicken coops and/or runs shall be kept clean and in good repair so as to not constitute a nuisance. (iv) A chicken coop located less than 150 feet from a lot line shall not exceed 200 square feet in area. (v) Permit required. No chicken coop of any size may be erected less than 150 feet from a lot line until the owner has received a chicken coop permit. SECTION III. Rural Residential 1, Section 826.26, Subd. 3 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: Subd. 3. Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate animals in the RR 1 district shall be subject to the following: (a) All structures shall be set back at least 75 feet from all property lines and at least 150 feet from any street or right-of-way; (b) No structure shall exceed 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; (c) All structures shall be of a design which is compatible with the principal structure; (d) No structure shall be erected prior to construction of a principal building; (e) No structure shall be used to house any type of livestock except horses; (f) No structure shall be used to house more than two horses, except that a third horse which is the foal of one of said two horses may be kept on the premises for a period not to exceed six months during any 12 month period; and (g) The owners of structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate animals approved pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements of section 330 of the city code regarding removal of manure. (h) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a structure or building to house chickens (“chicken coop”) may be erected within 75 feet of any lot line, but may not be erected within 50 feet of any lot line, provided the following standards are met: (i) No person shall keep a rooster or crowing hen unless the chicken coop is located 150 feet or more from lot lines. (ii) No person shall keep more than eight chickens unless the chicken coop is located 150 feet or more from lot lines. (iii) Chicken coops and/or runs shall be kept clean and in good repair so as to not constitute a nuisance. (iv) A chicken coop located less than 150 feet from a lot line shall not exceed 200 square feet in area. (i)(v) Permit required. No chicken coop of any size may be erected less than 150 feet from a lot line until the owner has received a chicken coop permit. Ordinance No. ### 3 DATE SECTION IV. Suburban Residential District, Section, 826.26.3, Subd. 2 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Subd. 2. Agricultural land uses, except keeping livestock RESERVED SECTION V. Urban Commercial District, Section 831.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (7) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. SECTION VI. Commercial-Highway District, Section 838.1.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (11) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. SECTION VII. Commercial-Highway/Railroad District, Section 838.2.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (11) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. Section VIII. Commercial-General District, Section 838.3.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (10) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. SECTION IX. Business Park District, Section 832.1.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (18) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. SECTION X. Business District, Section 832.2.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (22) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. Ordinance No. ### 4 DATE SECTION XI. Industrial Park District, Section 833.04 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: (13) Keeping of Honey Bees in compliance with standards of Section 828.22 of this ordinance. SECTION XII. Accessory Structures, Section 825.19 Subd. 5 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by adding the underlined language as follows: Subd. 5. One additional accessory building that has a footprint of 120 square feet or less, such as a shed, chicken coop, or similar type of building, is permitted. The footprint of this type of accessory building shall not count towards the maximum accessory building size allowance for the property as required above. In residential and agricultural districts, any detached accessory building of less than 120 square feet may be located within five feet of the rear or side lot line, with the exception of animal structures and chicken coops, which shall abide by the specific setback requirements in respective district. All detached accessory building exceeding 120 square feet or larger must meet the setbacks required for principal buildings in the district. SECTION XIII. New Section 828.22 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is added as follows: Section 828.22. Keeping of Bees on Non-Rural Property. The following standards shall apply to the keeping of bees on non-rural property within the City. These standards shall not apply to the keeping of bees on property within the Agricultural Preservation, Rural Residential, Rural Residential-Urban Reserve, Rural Residential-1, or Rural Residential-2 zoning districts. Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish certain requirements for Beekeeping on non-rural property within the City, to avoid issues which might otherwise be associated with beekeeping in populated areas. Subd. 2. Definitions. The following words and terms, wherever they appear within this section, are defined as follows: (1) Apiary- the assembly of one or more colonies of Bees at a single location. (2) Beekeeper- a person who owns or has charge of one or more colonies of Honey Bees. (3) Beekeeping equipment- anything used in the operation of an apiary, such as hive bodies, supers, frames, top and bottom boards and extractors. (4) Colony- an aggregate of bees consisting principally of workers, but having, when perfect, one queen and at times drones, brood, combs, and honey. (5) Hive- the receptacle inhabited by a colony that is manufactured for that purpose. (6) Honey Bee or Bee- all life stages of the common domestic honey bee, apis mellifera species. Ordinance No. ### 5 DATE (7) Nucleus Colony- a small quantity of bees with a queen housed in a smaller than usual hive box designed for a particular purpose. Subd. 3. Beekeeping Standards. The following shall apply to Beekeeping on non-rural property: (a) Beekeeping shall be allowed in zoning districts in which the use is listed as a permitted or accessory use. (b) Honey Bee Colonies shall be kept in Hives with removable frames, which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. (c) Hives must be located at least 10 feet from all property lines. (d) Hives may not be located in a front yard. (e) No person is permitted to keep more than 4 Colonies. (f) For each Colony permitted to be maintained under this ordinance, there may also be maintained upon the same Apiary lot, one Nucleus Colony in a Hive structure not to exceed one standard 9-5/8 inch depth 10-frame Hive with no supers. (g) Each Beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of water is available to the colony so long as colonies remain active outside the Hive. (h) Each Beekeeper shall ensure that no wax comb or other material that might encourage robbing by other bees are left upon the grounds of the Apiary lot. Such materials once removed from the site shall be handled and stored in sealed containers, or placed within a building or other insect-proof container. (i) Each Beekeeper shall maintain their Beekeeping Equipment in good condition. It shall not be a defense to this ordinance that a Beekeeper’s unused equipment attracted a swarm and that the Beekeeper is not intentionally keeping bees. (j) Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, in each instance where a Colony is kept less than 25 feet from a property line of the lot upon which the Apiary is located, as measured from the nearest point on the Hive to the property line, the Beekeeper shall establish and maintain a flyway barrier at least 6 feet in height. The flyway barrier may consist of a wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination there of, such that Bees will fly over rather than through the material to reach the colony. The flyway barrier must continue parallel to the apiary lot line for 10 feet in either direction from the hive, or contain the Hive or Hives in an enclosure at least 6 feet in height. A flyway barrier is not required if the property adjoining the Apiary lot line (1) is zoned rural or agricultural, or (2) is a wildlife management area or naturalistic park land with no horse or foot trails located within 25 feet of the Apiary lot line. (k) If the Beekeeper serves the community by removing a swarm or swarms of Honey Bees from locations where they are not desired, the Beekeeper shall not be considered in violation the portion of the ordinance limiting the number of colonies if he temporarily houses the swarm on the Apiary lot in compliance with the standards of practice set out in this ordinance for no more than 30 days from the date acquired. (l) A designated City official shall have the right to inspect any Apiary for the purpose of ensuring the compliance with this ordinance at any reasonable time. Ordinance No. ### 6 DATE SECTION XIV. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication. Adopted by the Medina city council this __ day of ________, 2018. ______________________________ Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Published in the Crow River News on the ___ day of ______, 2018. Resolution No. 2018-## DATE Member ______ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2018-## RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. ### BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens and honey bees, amending Chapter 8 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is six pages in length; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. ### to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance regarding the keeping of chickens and honey bees. The ordinance adds keeping of honey bees as a permitted accessory use in commercial, business, and industrial districts (CH, CH- RR, CG, B, BP, IP). The ordinance also reduces setback requirements for chicken coops in the rural residential zoning districts to 50 feet, subject to certain conditions. The full text of Ordinance No. ### is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Agenda Item # 5I Resolution No. 2018-## DATE 2 Dated: Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member _________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Page 1 of 3 January 16, 2018 Metropolitan Council Review City Council Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: January 11, 2018 MEETING: January 16, 2018 City Council SUBJ: 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Metropolitan Council Comments Background The City submitted its decennial Comprehensive Plan Update for Metropolitan Council review on December 4, 2017. The Metropolitan Council reviewed the plan and deemed it incomplete for review and provided review comments. A copy of the letter from the Metropolitan Council is attached. Staff has noted how each comment was, or will be, addressed in red text below each comment. Most comments were requests for clarifications (adding labels, ensuring consistency between tables, requesting supplemental or electronic data, etc.) or technical matters related to projecting sewer flows. Staff believes that three comments raised by the Metropolitan Council were more substantive in nature and may warrant discussion by the City Council. These comments are related to the City’s proposed housing chapter and to the Long-Term Sewer Service area, who subject which had a fair amount of discussion as the City finalized its plan. These comments are described more in-depth below, but City Council members are encouraged to ask questions, discuss, and make changes to any of the Met Council comments and proposed responses in the attached letter as well. Staff has suggested changes to Chapters 4, 5, and 6 to address the Metropolitan Council comments, which are attached for reference. WSB is making technical changes to the sewer and transportation plans as well. These changes do not have policy implications and will be forwarded to Council when complete. 2040 and Long-term Sewer Service Area The Metropolitan Council identified the amount of property which the City proposed to remove from the 2040 service area and Long-term Sewer Service Area (LTSSA) as a potential departure from the Met Council’s adopted system plans and not in conformance with the plans. The City and Met Council staff had discussion related to the removal of acreage from the Blue Lake LTSSA in an amount equal to the area being shifted to the Blue Lake Treatment area in the northwest corner of the City around the City of Loretto. It appears that City staff may have over- estimated the property being added to the Blue Lake Treatment area by approximately 35 acres, so proposed to remove too much acreage from the LTSSA. Staff has identified property near Medina Road and Holy Name Drive to remain in the LTSSA to balance this difference. This property is outlined with a green cloud on attached updated Map 5-6. Agenda Item # 7A 2040 Comprehensive Plan Page 2 of 3 January 16, 2018 Metropolitan Council Review City Council Meeting Met Council staff also raised concern related to the removal of property north of Highway 55 from the MUSA planned for the Elm Creek Interceptor. This area is identified with a purple cloud on attached updated Map 5-6. This comment was not raised during the Met Council’s preliminary review, so came as somewhat of a surprise to staff. It may be that this was missed during the preliminary review, or that it became a concern as a result of the City’s request to reduce the LTSSA. Staff discussed potential options with Met Council staff related to this comment. Met Council staff recognized the fact that the reduction in forecasted growth led to the potential to reduce the size of the 2040 MUSA. As a result, Met Council staff was open to these areas being designated as “Future Development Area (FDA)” for potential urban services after 2040. Designating the property as FDA seemed like the path of least resistance. Met Council staff believed removing the property entirely was not in conformance with their plans. Another alternative may be to designate the property as “Long Term Sewer Service Area,” similar to the southern area of the City. The Metropolitan Council staff noted that the distinction between the FDA and the LTSSA was a creation of the City’s, and that their system statement only makes a distinction between the 2040 MUSA and the LTSSA. However, because the City makes the distinction that the FDA will more likely be considered for development in the future, the Met Council staff seemed more comfortable with the FDA designation for the land proposed to be removed from the Elm Creek Interceptor MUSA. Staff has incorporated potential changes onto Maps 5-5 and 5-6 which staff believes could be supported by Met Council staff based on our discussion. Staging of High-Density Residential Development The City has identified approximately 13 acres of property in the southwest corner of the City for high density residential development. The City has also staged this area for development immediately in 2018. Metropolitan Council staff has indicated that because the City shows staging from 2018-2030 (instead of 2021-2030), it cannot verify that the City is addressing its share of the need for affordable housing between 2021-2030. This comment had been raised during preliminary review, and a response was discussed by the Council. At this point, the following alternatives appear to be possible: 1) Request review of the plan with staging of HDR property in 2018. The City could request that the review of the Plan Update proceed despite the slight timeframe difference to determine whether the Met Council members concur that it raises consistency concerns. In such case, the plan could be approved, subject to a condition to update that staging of the property. Here is potential language staff was considering: “The City has identified sufficient property for development of higher density residential (option 1; guided in excess of 8 units per acre) prior to 2030. This timeframe overlaps the 2021-2030 timeframe required in the 2040 HPP, but differs slightly because the City anticipates being able to put the Plan being in effect in the middle of 2018. The City believes allowing flexibility for property to develop immediately after the Plan is put into effect would support the development of affordable housing, and should not be deemed to 2040 Comprehensive Plan Page 3 of 3 January 16, 2018 Metropolitan Council Review City Council Meeting be inconsistent merely because there is a possibility that some units may be constructed and potentially occupied earlier than 2021. If the units are constructed prior to 2021, they will still be available to meet the need identified between 2021-2030 Although the City does not desire to delay the staging of the high density residential property until after 2020, it will do so if the Metropolitan Council finds the proposed timeframe is inconsistent with the 2040 HPP. The City requests that review of the Plan Update proceed despite this question, because the Metropolitan Council could condition approval of the Plan Update on the City updating the staging of the high density residential property.” 2) Change staging of all HDR property to 2020. This is, seemingly, the most straight-forward way to address the comment, although it does not appear to be in any group’s best interest. At least one property owner within the HDR land use is interested in proceeding with a development request as soon as possible, and this change would complicate their situation. The Staging Plan permits a development to develop up to 2 years earlier than the staging based on an incentive-based point system, so the change would not prohibit the development from occurring in 2018, even if the property is staged for 2020. 3) Change the staging of HDR property to 2020, except 2 acres with near-term interest The City could stage most of the HDR property for 2020 but leave the 2-acre parcel with an imminent development pending staged for 2018. The parcel may be small enough that it would not raise concern with Met Council staff. Staff believes it is better to keep all the HDR property in the same staging period, unless there is a policy objective served by staging the properties differently. Affordable Housing Implementation/Programs Met Council staff stated that the City’s Housing Implementation Plan “does not sufficiently describe in what circumstances certain tools would be used.” Staff has attempted to incorporate some additional language into the Plan on pages 7-9 of chapter 4. The Council can provide direction on the language. Potential Action Staff requests Council feedback on the proposed changes and responses to the Metropolitan Council comments. Following review, the following action would be in order: Motion direct staff to make the discussed changes to the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and resubmit the Update to the Metropolitan Council for approval along with discussed supplementary information. Attachments 1) Met Council Comments (with responses) 2) DRAFT Comprehensive Plan changes (Chapters 4, 5, and 6) December 27, 2017 Dusty Finke, City Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 RE: Medina 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Metropolitan Council Review File No. 21831-1 Metropolitan Council District 1, Katie Rodriguez Dear Dusty: Thank you for the official submittal of the City of Medina’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (Plan) received on December 5, 2017 and updated supplemental information for Local Surface Water Management received on December 11, 2017. Council staff reviewed the submission and finds the Plan incomplete for review. The formal review of the Plan is suspended until the Council receives the supplemental materials needed to make the Plan complete. Our review also identified areas where there are potential policy issues regarding conformance with the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan (2040 WRPP) and consistency with 2040 Housing Policy Plan (2040 HPP). We’d like to meet to discuss these potential policy concerns. Potential Policy Issue - Conformance with the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan Thrive MSP 2040 and the regional system and policy plans comprise the Council’s Metropolitan Development Guide, which is the region’s plan to ensure orderly and economical development and redevelopment of the region. This section includes issues that could result in a potential departure from the Council’s adopted metropolitan system plans and not be in conformance with regional system plans. As permitted by Minnesota Statutes section 473.175, subdivision 1, the Council may require a local governmental unit to modify any comprehensive plan or part thereof that is not in conformance with the metropolitan system plan if the Council concludes that the local plan is more likely than not to have either a substantial impact on, or to contain a substantial departure from, the Council’s adopted policy plans and capital budgets, including for metropolitan wastewater service. A substantial departure may occur when a local government unit proposes densities that exceed Council policy for unsewered areas that are within the long-term regional sewer service area (LTSSA), thus precluding future economical sewered development (2040 WRPP, p. 60): • For conformance with the 2040 WRPP, the Plan needs to be revised to reflect that no more than 865 acres are removed from the existing service area and the LTSSA. The Plan removes more than the 865 acres of Long- Term Service Area land discussed (at the meeting in Medina October 3, 2017) and currently represents a System Departure. Property originally proposed to be removed from Elm Creek Interceptor Service Area was added back in, designated Future Development Area. Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 2 Potential Policy Issue - Consistency with the 2040 Housing Policy Plan The Plan is inconsistent with the 2040 HPP and does not fulfill the housing planning requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLPA). Specifically, the MLPA states that housing elements contain “land use planning to promote the availability of land for the development of low and moderate income housing.” (Minn. Stat. 473.859, subd. 2(c)) The Plan acknowledges the City’s share of the region’s affordable housing need for 2021-2030, which is 244 units. However, sufficient residential land at higher densities needs to be guided during 2021-2030 timeframe to provide opportunities for the development of at least that much new affordable housing. • The be consistent with the 2040 HPP (see Pages 109-114), the Plan needs to ensure enough higher density residential land (a minimum of 8 units per acre) is guided between 2021 and 2030 to support the City’s affordable housing need of 244 units and that the Plan includes all the minimum requirements for the Housing element (see Housing section). The City has identified sufficient property for development of higher density residential (option 1; guided in excess of 8 units per acre) prior to 2030. This timeframe overlaps the 2021-2030 timeframe required in the 2040 HPP, but differs slightly because the City anticipates being able to put the Plan being in effect in the middle of 2018. The City believes allowing flexibility for property to develop immediately after the Plan is put into effect would support the development of affordable housing, and should not be deemed to be inconsistent merely because there is a possibility that some units may be constructed and potentially occupied earlier than 2021. If the units are constructed prior to 2021, they will still be available to meet the need identified between 2021-2030 Although the City does not desire to delay the staging of the high density residential property until after 2020, it will do so if the Metropolitan Council finds the proposed timeframe is inconsistent with the 2040 HPP. The City requests that review of the Plan Update proceed despite this question, because the Metropolitan Council could condition approval of the Plan Update on the City updating the staging of the high density residential property. REQUIRED INFORMATION Forecasts (Todd Graham, 651-602-1156) The Plan is incomplete for forecast-related content due to inconsistencies between forecast expectations presented across chapters. The City and Council staff discussed adjustments to the allocations of sewered and unsewered forecasts in February 2017. Chapter 3 of the Plan reflects the agreed-upon allocation of sewer and unsewered forecasts. For reference, these are: Census Revised Council Forecasts 2010 2020 2030 2040 Population 4,892 6,600 7,700 8,900 Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 3 Forecast usage is inconsistent in other chapters of the Plan. The Council finds the Plan incomplete until the following inconsistencies are resolved: • A different set of sewered and unsewered forecasts appears in the Sanitary Sewer Plan (Pages 7 and 8). Council staff find that this second set of forecasts accounts fewer sewer-serviced households and significant growth in unsewered households. This growth in rural residential households and population was not explained in Chapters 3 and 5; and is not the sewer-serviced forecast requested by the City in February 2017. One of these sets of forecasts needs to be adjusted to accomplish consistency throughout the Plan. Forecasts will be reviewed and updated. • Inconsistent forecasts appear also in the Transportation Chapter, in the allocation of forecasts to Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZs). Forecast allocation to TAZs (Transportation Table 6b) need to summarize to the city total forecasts. In years 2020, 2030, and 2040, the numbers of households, population and jobs in Medina TAZs are several hundred short of matching the forecasted city totals. As a starting point or reference, the City can consult the Council’s preliminary TAZ allocation, split by city. It is available at https://gisdata.mn.gov/dataset/us-mn- state-metc-trans-anlys-zones-frcst-taz-com This table may provide answers about TAZs that are shared with neighboring cities. Forecasts will be reviewed and updated. Advisory Comments The “staging plan” (Table 5.5) describes additions to the urbanized residential land supply. These additions are sufficient to accommodate approximately 1,150 housing units. Another 100 households will be added in the rural residential areas of Medina. The Council forecasts city total growth of 1,274 households during 2016-2040 (starting from the most recent estimate). The City may consider whether additional residential land should be brought into the available land supply for urbanized residential use. Comment noted; No action necessary. In addition to the households noted in this comment, there has been additional construction of new homes since April 1, 2016. Taking all of this into account, the potential residential development capacity identified in the land use plan slightly exceeds Metropolitan Council forecasts. Metro Sewered 2,965 4,500 5,660 6,880 Not sewered 1,927 2,100 2,040 2,020 Households 1,702 2,300 2,840 3,400 Metro Sewered 1,032 1,570 2,090 2,630 Not sewered 670 730 750 770 Employment 3,351 4,980 5,300 5,500 Metro Sewered 3,146 4,780 5,100 5,300 Not sewered 205 200 200 200 Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 4 The Metropolitan Council requires some measure of employment-bearing land use intensity. Acceptable measurements of intensity include Floor Area Ratio (FAR), building footprint or impervious coverage. The City expects new development “will tend to result in 50-65% impervious surface.” (Page 5-9) Council staff advise that an expected range of FARs would be useful for the Metropolitan Council’s analysis. Comment noted; The Met Council is welcome to project Floor Area Ratios for its analysis. Land Use (Freya Thamman, 651-602-1750) The Plan is incomplete for land use. Additional information is needed for completeness and consistency with Council policy: Consistency with Thrive MSP 2040 As identified in Thrive MSP 2040, Diversified Rural areas, especially those in the Long-Term Sewer Service Area, protect land for future urbanization sometime after 2040. The Council supports the clustering of homes in a manner that protects high- quality and locally prioritized natural areas and open spaces, and also preserves lands in areas identified for potential future post-2040 urban development. As discussed later in the Wastewater comments, additional information is needed for consistency with Council policy and conformance with the 2040 WRPP. The Plan indicates that Medina's policy in the permanent rural area allows flexibility for Open Space design developments to ensure that the permanent rural area will remain rural by eliminating the need for future extension of a sanitary sewer service to replace failing systems. The Council adopted Flexible Residential Development Ordinance Guidelines for the Diversified Rural Area that describe the factors that communities should take into account if they are considering allowing residential development at densities greater than 4 units per 40 acres. Please be advised that open space development needs to be consistent with the Council’s Flexible Development Guidelines. The Plan discusses the City’s Open Space Report, please include this Report with the supplemental information. Open Space Report submitted as supplemental information. Comment otherwise noted; No further action necessary. Objectives of the Rural Residential land use already take Met Council Flexible Residential Development Ordinance Guidelines into account (objective 9 on page 5-12) For completeness: Existing Land Use • The Existing Land Use Map includes Office, the Plan should also include Office in the Existing Land Use category descriptions for consistency with the map. Language related to Office Use added (page 5-2) Future Land Use • All land use categories that allow residential uses need to include minimum and maximum residential density ranges in the description, please also include these Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 5 ranges on the associated Future Land Use figure. Under Business Uses (Page 5-17), the Plan added the following “consider permitted uses such as assisted living facilities where suitable, subject to appropriate requirements related to density…”. The Plan needs to include the minimum and maximum net residential densities allowed. Language added estimating a density of 5-20 units per net acre, while allowing flexibility based upon the mix of uses which the residential units are developed with. • Parcels enrolled in the Agricultural Preserves Program need to be mapped and guided at 1 residential unit per 40 acres on the Future Land Use figure to be consistent with Minnesota Statute §473.H.02 subdivision 7. There are parcels near ‘Unnamed’ Lake that appear to be currently enrolled in the Agricultural Preserves Program, but are guided as Rural Residential rather than Agriculture on the 2040 Future Land Use figure. Also, there appears to be an inconsistency between Table 5-2 and Table 5-5 in the number 2040 net acres Agriculture, please confirm correct acreage. Staff believes all parcels enrolled in Ag Preserve are guided Agricultural. The Ag Preserve Covenant for property west of School Lake expired in 2016, and staff has provided documentation to Met Council staff and is awaiting confirmation. Advisory Comments • The City may want to adjust the high end of the allowed within the residential density range to cover any gaps between categories, for example, Low Density Residential has a range of 2-3 units/acre; Medium Density Residential has a range of 5-7; and then High Density Residential with 12-15 units/acre. Comment noted; No action necessary. • There appears to be a small inconsistency in acres High Density Residential shown in Table 5-3 and 5-4, as well as in the sum of acres to 2025, please clarify. Also, please note there appear to be minor inconsistencies between Future Land Uses shown in Map 5-3 and Map 6 (Page 431). Number and maps reviewed and updated accordingly. • Council’s net residential density guidelines allow wetlands and natural water bodies, public parks and open space, arterial road rights-of-way, and natural resource lands protected by local plans and ordinances. Floodplains can be netted out of they meet the Council’s net residential density guidelines. Comment noted; No action necessary. Housing (Tara Beard, 651-602-1051) The Plan is incomplete for housing and inconsistent with the 2040 HPP. Consistency with the 2040 Housing Policy Plan The Plan as submitted is not consistent with Council housing policy. The staging tables in the Land Use chapter (Page 5-18, Table 5-4) of the Plan show the capacity for high density residential growth between 2018 and 2030. To review for consistency around Medina’s ability to promote the use of land for the development of low and moderate income housing such that they sufficiently address their share Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 6 of the region’s need for affordable housing between 2021 and 2030, staging tables must note the availability of high density residential land between 2021 and 2030. The City has identified sufficient property for development of higher density residential (option 1; guided in excess of 8 units per acre) prior to 2030. This timeframe overlaps the 2021-2030 timeframe required in the 2040 HPP, but differs slightly because the City anticipates being able to put the Plan being in effect in the middle of 2018. The City believes allowing flexibility for property to develop immediately after the Plan is put into effect would support the development of affordable housing, and should not be deemed to be inconsistent merely because there is a possibility that some units may be constructed and potentially occupied earlier than 2021. If the units are constructed prior to 2021, they will still be available to meet the need identified between 2021-2030 Although the City does not desire to delay the staging of the high density residential property until after 2020, it will do so if the Metropolitan Council finds the proposed timeframe is inconsistent with the 2040 HPP. The City requests that review of the Plan Update proceed despite this question, because the Metropolitan Council could condition approval of the Plan Update on the City updating the staging of the high density residential property. For completeness: • The number of publicly subsidized housing units by the following types: senior housing, housing for people with disabilities, and all other publicly subsidized units. This data is available in the Existing Housing Assessment of Medina’s community page in the Local Planning Handbook. https://lphonline.metc.state.mn.us/CommPage?ctu=2395084&applicant=Medina Language added at the bottom of page 4-3 • The implementation program does not sufficiently describe in what circumstances certain tools would be used. o Frequently the circumstance described is that a tool will be considered “based upon how well the proposed projects meet City objectives.” The specific City objectives that will be considered, and what threshold they must meet for consideration should be included. General language was replaced with more specific language. o Other tools are described as being considered “when the level of affordable housing and the guaranteed length of affordability provide sufficient public benefit to justify the use of [the tool].” The minimum level and length of affordability for consideration should be specified. General language was replaced with more specific language. o Other tools are described as being considered when a project “generates a public benefit greater than the resources required.” Again, the specific public benefit and the threshold for resources (staff time? Financial? Regulatory?) should be defined. General language was replaced with more specific language. o The implementation plan states that Medina “may evaluate” if joining the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust is an efficient way to use Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 7 its resources to provide affordable housing. The plan should include what circumstances would compel Medina to undertake such an evaluation. Language was updated to stated that the City will evaluate the appropriateness of a partnership. Please note that the Council recently corrected a data error in Medina’s existing housing assessment. The number of affordable housing units at 51-80% AMI is actually 368, not 355 (P. 4-3). Table updated Wastewater (Roger Janzig, 651-602-1803) The Plan is incomplete for wastewater and currently represents a system departure. The following items are needed for completeness and conformance with the 2040 WRPP. Conformance with the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan The Plan states that the Long-Term Sewer Service Area within the City was reduced by approximately 865 acres to reflect the area within the City around Loretto whose service area was changed from going to the Metropolitan Treatment Plant service area, to be served through the Blue Lake Service area. However, the City’s Map (Map 5.5), which depicts the area to be taken out of the LTSSA, represents an area approximately 1,200 acres in size. The map also shows the removal of additional areas within the existing sewer service area (Northeast area of Medina). • The Plan currently does not conform with the 2040 WRPP represents a System Departure. The Plan needs to be revised to reflect that no more than 865 acres are to be removed from the existing service area and the LTSSA. Property originally proposed to be removed from Elm Creek Interceptor Service Area was added back in, designated Future Development Area. For completeness: Forecast Inconsistencies • As indicated above, there are inconsistencies in forecasts, which need to be rectified. The sewered projections (Table 1 and 2) in the Sanitary Sewer Plan do not match those in (Table 3-B) in the Community Background Section. The increase in Households does not match the land use staging plan. Forecasts will be reviewed and updated. • The Residential Staging Plan (Table 5-4) in the Land Use Section does not match the household forecasts in the Community Background Section (Table 3-B) or the Sanitary Sewer Section (Table 1). Forecasts will be reviewed and updated. Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 8 • The Plan needs to describe sources and extent of existing Inflow and Infiltration in municipal and private sewer systems: o The Plan needs to include the number of pre-1970 era households within the community as well as the percentage of pre-1970 era private services that have been evaluated for I/I susceptibility. The number of homes that were determined to need I/I related repair should be included if available. o The method used to determine the estimated volume of clearwater generated within public and private sewer systems in incorrect. Guidance material provided by the EPA (published in 2014) should be used to estimate clearwater volume generated from both inflow and infiltration within the community. See https://www3.epa.gov/region1/sso/pdfs/Guide4EstimatingInfiltrationInflow.pdf Information will be added. • The Plan needs to describe the community’s implementation plan for preventing and eliminating excessive I/I for the public and private sewer systems: o The peaking factors referenced in Table 8 are based on MCES Flow Variation Factors for Sewer Design and should not be used for determining I/I mitigation goals. Table A-2 in the 2040 WRMPP should be referenced for the correct peaking factors. The Plan also states that the peaking factors presented in Table 4 can be used to determine I/I mitigation goals. This is incorrect, as these peaking factors should only be used for sewer design. o The peak hourly flow goals presented in Table 7 are out of date and should reflect the current I/I mitigation goal assigned to Medina through the 2016 I/I work plan. o The I/I goal assigned to Medina is not based on annual average flows as stated in the Plan. The Program Year 2019 Ongoing Inflow and Infiltration Program Procedure Manual (published in December 2016) should be referenced for the correct process of assigning a community’s I/I goal. o The budgeted $10,000 per year for televising and sump pump inspection shown in Table 9 does not meet the requirements of the community’s current I/I work plan assigned through the I/I program. A list of priorities for I/I mitigation based on flow reduction, budget, and schedule should be included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Information will be updated. GIS Shapefiles • GIS shapefiles (or equivalent) need to be submitted that: Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 9 o Show the City’s existing sanitary sewer system identifying lift stations, existing connection points to the metropolitan disposal system, and future connection points, o Intercommunity connections, and o Local sewer service districts by connection point. GIS information will be submitted. Advisory Comments • The “I/I Surcharge Program” and “I/I Surcharge List” are no longer terms used by MCES. Refer to the I/I Program Procedure for updated terminology. Language will be updated • The sewered projections (Table 2) in the Sanitary Sewer Plan shows Employment for the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) decreasing by 60; however, text on the same page states: “The largest percent increase in Medina will be in the employment population served by the Blue Lake WWTP; from 2020 to 2040, the employment population served by the Blue Lake WWTP will increase by approximately 150%.” Language will be updated • On Page 20 it states: “The City has an ordinance in place prohibiting the connection of sump pumps, foundation drainage, or other surface water, copied below. The ordinance will continue to be followed and will be amended within six months of the adoption of this plan to include the disconnection of existing clearwater sources.” An executed copy of this agreement should be forwarded to the MCES, when available. Comment noted • The I/I Program is ongoing and does not end in 2018 as stated in the Plan. Language will be updated • The work plan assigned to Medina in 2014 was not fully completed, as stated in the Plan. An updated work plan was issued in 2016 as part of the ongoing I/I program. Language will be updated Water Supply (Lanya Ross, 651-602-1803) The Plan is incomplete for water supply. Although local water supply plan information was included in the Plan, as identified in the Local Planning Handbook, the local water supply plan must be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Council through the Minnesota Permitting and Reporting System (MPARS). Directions for submitting the plan to MPARS can be found in the Water Supply Plan Instructions and Checklist. Otherwise, the Plan appears to be complete for water supply minimum requirements. Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 10 Plan will be submitted electronically Advisory Comments Table 10 will benefit from some additional detail. For example, Table 10 identifies potential impacts to lakes. Figure 3 in Medina’s system statement indicates that Independence Lake, which is near and partially overlays one of Medina’s Drinking Water Supply Management Area, receives and discharges groundwater. Figure 2 also identifies this lake as impaired. The City might consider this lake to be at risk of water quality or water level declines, should nearby pumping increase. Alternatively, the City may consider the aquifer to be at risk due to poor quality surface water moving into the underlying groundwater system. Including mapping (by reviewing the county geologic atlas or other study) in the process to assess risk may useful to determine if the risk is high or low. In the columns describing resource protection thresholds and management plans, it may be useful to refer to a water resource management plan with water quality goals. Coordination with that surface water management planning team could be included in the column describing how changes to thresholds are monitored. When describing the resource protection thresholds and how changes to thresholds for this potential issue are monitored, you may refer to reports or programs that have documented why the potential issue does not currently need to be addressed or has been mitigated. Council Water Supply Planning staff are available to discuss Table 10, if that would be useful. Language will be updated Solar (Cameran Bailey, 651-602-1212) The Plan is incomplete for solar requirements because it is missing solar access protection and development policy and strategy elements. The two “Solar Resource Development” minimum requirement were not met. To be considered complete, Plan needs to identify a policy or policies relating to the development of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The Plan also needs to include strategies needed to implement that policy or policies. Resources for fulfilling these requirements are on the Local Planning Handbook webpage. Policies/strategies were more specifically noted in Solar Access Section (page 5-3) Regional Parks and Trails (Jan Youngquist, 651-602-1029) The Plan is incomplete for regional parks. To be complete for review and conform to the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan, the following revisions should be made: • Page 6-3: The Regional Parks section should clarify that Baker Park Reserve and Wolsfeld Woods SNA are owned and operated by Three Rivers Park District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, respectively. Reference added • Page 6-4: The acreage for Baker National Golf Course should be corrected to be approximately 210 acres in size, rather than 336 acres. Acreage updated Mr. Dusty Finke December 27, 2017 Page 11 • Page 6-5: The Trails section should clarify that the trail along County Road 24 is a Hennepin County trail; that the trail along County Road 19 is the Lake Independence Regional Trail, which is operated by Three Rivers Park District; and that Three Rivers Park District has an extensive multi-use trail system within Baker Park Reserve. Language updated • Page 6-7: For consistency, please refer to the park reserve as “Baker Park Reserve” rather than “Morris T. Baker Park Reserve.” The Future Trails section references a proposed pedestrian bridge over TH 55. The City may want to coordinate the proposed bridge with Three Rivers Park District, as the Park District is planning a north/south regional trail through Medina along CR 116 which will cross TH 55. Language updated • Map 6-1: The Lake Independence Regional Trail, the Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor, and the North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor should be labeled on the graphic portion of the map. The map symbology should indicate that the Lake Independence Regional Trail is a regional trail to differentiate it from the other “existing paved trails” within Medina. The purple line should be labeled “Regional Trail Search Corridor” rather than “Three River Trail Corridor.” Labels added as requested. Jurisdictional Map added (Map 6-2). Implementation (Freya Thamman, 651-602-1750) The Plan is incomplete for implementation. Additional information is needed for zoning category descriptions that describes the requirements of the zoning districts, including allowable densities, intensity of use, and lot sizes. Zoning code will be submitted To expedite the Council staffs’ review of supplemental materials submitted in response to incomplete items, please provide a cover memo that outlines where and how the incomplete items are addressed in the new material. Also, as with the original submittal, please use the online submittal for supplemental information. After all of the required elements of the Plan are submitted and found complete, Council staff will begin the official review process. Our review has identified potential conformance and policy concerns. We’d like to meet to discuss these policy concerns, please contact Freya Thamman, Sector Representative, at 651-602-1750. If you have any questions on the review comments or for additional assistance, please contact Freya or the listed technical review staff. Sincerely, LisaBeth Barajas, Manager Local Planning Assistance cc: Katie Rodriguez, Metropolitan Council District 1 Freya Thamman, Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer Raya Esmaeili, Reviews Coordinator N:\CommDev\LPA\Communities\Medina\Letters\Medina 2017 CPU Incomplete.doc Chapter 4: Housing and Neighborhoods _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction Medina is a growing community that provides a variety of housing types and neighborhood styles while protecting and enhancing the City’s open spaces and natural environment. Natural resources are the green infrastructure around which housing and neighborhoods in the City will develop. The availability of land in proximity to existing urban services provides an opportunity for a range of housing types and neighborhoods, while maintaining and protecting the existing ecological integrity of Medina’s extensive natural areas. The following sections will provide general background information regarding housing trends, analysis and recommendations for diversifying neighborhoods and accomplishing the City’s housing and neighborhood goals. Housing Inventory The following section provides a summary of the existing housing conditions in Medina and the foundation for developing the housing plan. This information has been obtained from a number of sources including the 2010 US Census, the 2015 Annual Housing Market Report from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, and City Building Permit Information. HHoouussiinngg SSuuppppllyy The table below indicates that there were a total of 2,016 housing units in the City in 2014 consisting of 1,722 single family homes, 110 townhomes and 184 multi-family units (multiplexes and apartments). Table 4-A Types of Housing Units (2014) Housing Type Number Percent Single Family detached 1,722 85.4% Townhomes (single-family attached) 110 5.5% Duplex, triplex and quad (2-4 units) 23 1.1% Multifamily (5 or more units) 161 8.0% Mobile homes 0 0% Total Housing Units 2,016 100% Source American Community Survey 2010-2014 From 2010-2015, the City issued building permits for approximately 379 single family homes and 67 townhomes. No permits for multi-family units were issued from 2010 to 2015. Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 2 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 HHoouussiinngg TTeennaannccyy In 2010, 93%of the housing units in Medina were owner-occupied and 7 percent were renter- occupied: Table 4-B Housing Tenure Housing Type Number of Units Percent Owner-occupied housing units 1,581 92.9% Renter-occupied housing units 121 7.1% Total Occupied Units 1,702 100% Source: Census 2010 HHoouussiinngg CCoonnddiittiioonnss aanndd AAggee The table below shows that nearly 20% of Medina’s housing stock was built between 2010 and 2015. Approximately 31% of the housing stock in the City was built before 1980 and is older than 35 years. Almost half of the homes in Medina were built between 1980 and 2009. Table 4-C Housing Age (2015) Year Total Units Percent 2010-2015 446 19.9% 2000-2009 401 17.9% 1990-1999 364 16.2% 1980-1989 332 14.8% 1970-1979 245 10.9% 1960-1969 242 10.8% 1950-1959 83 3.7% 1949 or earlier 132 5.9% Source: City of Medina Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 3 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 HHoouussiinngg CCoossttss Table 4-D describes the existing housing values in the City, and indicates affordability by showing the percentage of the area median income (AMI) that a particular valuation reflects. Seventy percent of the homes within the City currently exceed 100% of the AMI, which is a value of $300,500. Twenty-four percent of owner occupied housing units would be considered affordable in the City of Medina (below 80% AMI). Table 4-D Owner Occupied Housing Values (2015) Housing Values Parcels Percent $1 - $84,500 (30% and below AMI) 31 2.0% $84,501 - $150,500 (30% - 50% AMI) 45 2.9% $150,501 - $238,500 (50% - 80% AMI) 303 19.5% $238,501 - $409,000 (80% - 135% AMI) 412 26.6% $409,001 - $604,000 (136% - 200% AMI) 399 25.8% $604,001 and above (Greater than 201% AMI) 360 23.2% Total Owner Occupied Housing Units 1,550 100% Source: Hennepin County 2015 The median home sale price peaked in 2005 at $625,400 prior to the national housing market decline of 2007-2012. The table below shows that the average single family home price has been steadily increasing since 2011, recovering significantly from the decline. Table 4-E Affordable Housing Units (2015) Affordability Owner Occupied1 Rental Total2 30% AMI and Below 31 15 46 30% to 50% AMI 45 0 42 50% to 80% AMI 303313 5255 355368 Source 1: Hennepin County 2015 Source 2: Metropolitan Council 2015 Housing Stock Estimates Table 4-F Cost Burdened Households Affordability Cost Burdened Households 30% AMI and Below 57 30% to 50% AMI 74 50% to 80% AMI 26 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009-2013 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Currently, Metropolitan Council data identify 26 publicly subsidized housing units within the City, none of which are specifically designated as publicly subsidized senior units or publicly subsidized units for people with disabilities. Formatted: Font: Book Antiqua, 11 pt Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 4 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 Table 4-G Affordable Income Limits (2015) Affordability Income Limits 30% AMI and Below $26,000 30% to 50% AMI $43,300 50% to 80% AMI $65,800 Source: Metropolitan Council Table 4-H Household Income (2015) Income Range Households $24,999 and Below 121 $25,000 - $49,999 201 $50,000 - $74,999 202 $75,000 and Above 1,330 Source: U.S. Census Bureau While the Census Bureau does not report household incomes in the ranges identical to the affordable income limits of the Metropolitan Council, Table 4-E represents an approximation of the number of Medina households that fall within the three AMI ranges. This does represent a relationship between the number of households that are cost burdened (number of households minus the number of available units) within the 30% AMI and below and the 30% to 50% AMI affordable bands. This same relationship does not explain the number of cost burdened households in the 50% to 80% AMI range. There are 202 households making between $50,000 and $75,000 and 355 housing units available in the 50% and 80% AMI, which would lead to the conclusion that there should be no cost burdened households in the 50% to 80% AMI range. The 26 cost burdened households in the 50% to 80% AMI range may be due to households occupying the 50% to 80% AMI range housing units while making incomes greater than 80% AMI. Table 4-I Housing Sales (2011-2015) Year Number of Home Sales Median Sale Price 2011 53 $485,000 2012 88 $457,985 2013 119 $521,623 2014 134 $527,500 2015 118 $555,047 Source: 2015 Annual Housing Market Report (Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors) According to the Metropolitan Council, a home is considered “affordable” if it costs 30% or less of the total income of a family earning 80% of the metropolitan area median income. In 2015, this calculation resulted in a home with a value of approximately $240,500 being considered affordable. Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 5 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 HHoouussiinngg NNeeeeddss According to Metropolitan Council projections, Medina is forecasted to need housing for an additional approximately 1,100951 households by 2040. Approximately 150 lots have been approved for development and are ready for construction, which results in the City needing to plan for the development of approximately 950 additional units. As described above, existing housing stock is generally high quality. The City seeks to preserve and enhance this quality while planning for projected growth. HHoouussiinngg OObbjjeeccttiivveess The following objectives are consistent with the goals and strategies identified in Section 2 of this Comprehensive Plan. 1. Preserve and enhance the quality of life currently enjoyed by the residents. 2. Provide opportunities for a diversity of housing at a range of costs to support residents at all stages of their lives. 3. Require housing that maintains the open space and natural resources of Medina. 4. Preserve and protect single family housing and the neighborhoods in which they are located; encourage upkeep and improvement of housing stock over time; require platting and design of new housing to be high quality and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and encourage conservation design in new housing stock. 5. Support high standards for quality multi-family development in appropriately zoned areas. 6. Establish new and existing housing design standards to: (a) require quality building and site design; (b) provide for recreation, parks and trails; (c) require open space and trails including links to adjacent neighborhoods, nearby trails, and area parks; (d) respect and protect the natural environment, especially the lakes, wetlands, steep slopes, and woodlands. 7. Require lots in new subdivisions to access a local street rather than a collector street, county road or state highway. 8. Allow the use of conservation subdivision design to preserve rural character, preserve ecologically significant natural resources and retain open space 9. Require new urban residential development to be consistent with the City’s Staging and Growth Plan. Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 6 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 AAffffoorrddaabbllee HHoouussiinngg PPllaann The Metropolitan Council has identified affordable housing needs for all cities and townships in the region for 2021-2030. The housing element of each local comprehensive plan is required to reflect each community’s share of this regional need for affordable housing. The Metropolitan Council has calculated the City of Medina’s share of the 2021-2030 regional affordable housing need to be 244 total units. The table below indicates the expected need for affordable units in Medina by specific affordability level, with affordability based on percentage of Area Median Income (AMI). Table 4-J Affordable Housing Need Allocation (2021-2030) At Or Below 30% AMI 142 From 31 to 50% AMI 102 From 51 to 80% AMI 0 Total Units 244 SSoouurrccee:: MMeettrrooppoolliittaann CCoouunncciill ffoorreeccaassttss Consistent with Metropolitan Council policy, the City has met affordable housing requirements by planning for higher-density residential development within the first decade of time period covered by this Plan. The following areas provide the primary locations for higher-density residential development: • 13.4 net acres are planned at a minimum of 12 units per acre at Highway 12 and Baker Park Road (projected minimum of 161 units). This area of the City provides the most practical access to transit via the nearby park and ride in the City of Maple Plain. • A minimum of 58 units are planned at a minimum of 8 units per acre within the Mixed Residential land use at Highway 55 and Tamarack Drive, and a minimum of 37 units are planned within the Mixed Residential land use at Medina Road and Brockton Lane. As described in the Implementation Chapter, the City will establish appropriate regulations for the Mixed Residential land use to allow a single, coordinated development to provide both high- and low-density development, to allow a high-density development to be constructed independently or to ensure that land is reserved for an independent development at a minimum of 8 units per acre if a low-density development is proposed. • Approximately 2.5 acres of property have been identified for development at density greater than 12 units per acre at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and County Road 101. This property currently contains single family homes. • The Uptown Hamel land use also permits higher-density residential development and additional construction is anticipated in this area. Uptown Hamel provides flexibility between commercial and residential uses and also for residential densities, so a minimum number of units meeting the density requirements may be difficult to forecast. However, the City anticipates that higher-density residential development will occur. Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 7 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 The City supports creating a livable community through addressing the life cycle housing needs of area residents and the local workforce. Implementing an Affordable Housing Policy and Program in Medina is influenced by: • Socioeconomic demographics of the workforce population desiring to live in Medina • Growing number of senior citizens in Medina • Current land costs and/or availability of land in Medina and surrounding regions • Lack of infill opportunities in Medina • Zoning regulations and fees • Eligibility for supportive grants, programs, and partnerships • Capability to maintain long-term affordability • Strength of the current housing market • Defining appropriate design standards for the affordable housing market • Education of residents, city officials and staff concerning affordable housing Affordable Housing Programs Various programs and actions are available to support the development of affordable housing. The City currently partners in a number of the programs to support affordable housing, including taking part in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) pool and other opportunities with Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Medina has established a goal to provide opportunities for a diversity of housing at a range of costs to support residents at all stages of their lives. To support this goal, the City will evaluate opportunities to utilize public and non-profit programs or to partner with other agencies in these programs. The programs available to the City and developers to support affordable housing, depending on circumstances, include the following: Development Authorities: Medina does not have its own Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and depends on the Hennepin County HRA for affordable housing and redevelopment services. Housing Bonds: Minnesota State Statute allows HRAs to issue housing bonds to provide affordable housing. Tax Abatement: Cities may issue bonds to be used to support the construction of affordable housing, using a portion of the property tax received (tax abatement) from the development to finance these bonds. This removes this property from paying taxes for the services needed for this property, its residents and the community in general. The City may develop a tax abatement policy to determine if and when the level of affordable housing and the guaranteed length of affordability provide sufficient public benefit to justify the use of tax abatement. Tax Increment Financing: Cities may create a housing district to create a tax increment financing (TIF) district. The TIF bonds issued on this district are to be used to support the construction of affordable housing, and property taxes received above the original tax value (increment) from the development are utilized to finance these bonds. The property tax revenue that otherwise would be available to pay for city services would be restricted and not available to pay for the services. The City has utilized a TIF Redevelopment District in Uptown Hamel to construct improvements which support the development of denser and more affordable housing, and Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 8 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 property remains available for development in this area.may develop a TIF policy to determine if and when the level of affordable housing and the guaranteed length of affordability to provide a public benefit is great enough to justify the use of tax increment financing. Minnesota Housing Consolidated Request for Proposals: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency provides a request for proposal (RFP) once annually where affordable housing developers can apply for funding to construct affordable housing. The City will consider supporting applications for new housing that addresses the City’s need allocation of 244 units below 50% AMI based upon how well the proposed projects meet City objectives. The City invites developers to apply for funds to support development of housing units which meets the City’s need for housing below 50% AMI. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides CDBG funds to communities with over 45,000 residents for the use of providing and maintaining affordable housing. Hennepin County HRA administers these CDBG funds for the City of Medina. The City will consider applications that addresses the City’s need allocation of 244 units below 50% AMI based upon how well the proposed projects meet City objectives. The City invites developers to apply for funds to support development of housing units which meets the City’s need for housing below 50% AMI. HOME Funds: The Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a flexible federal grant program that allows Hennepin County to fund affordable housing activities for very low and low-income families or individuals, homeless families, and persons with special needs. Affordable Housing Incentive Funds (AHIF): AHIF funds are administered by the Hennepin County HRA. This loan program funds the development of affordable housing units for very low-income households. The City will consider supporting applications for new housing that addresses the City’s need allocation of 244 units below 50% AMI based upon how well the proposed projects meet City objectives. The City invites developers to apply for funds to support development of housing units which meets the City’s need for housing below 50% AMI. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Grants: The NSP was established by HUD for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment. The focus of this program is the purchase, rehabilitation and resale of foreclosed and abandoned properties. The NSP grants are administered by the Hennepin County HRA. Homebuyer Assistance Programs: Homebuyer assistance programs funded directly by Hennepin County HRA are currently not available. Medina encourages residents to contact the Minnesota Homeownership Center regarding homebuyer assistance programs that are currently available. Repair and Rehabilitation Support: The Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) provides home repair and rehabilitation assistance to Medina residents who meet the eligibility requirements. Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 9 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 Foreclosure Prevention: The Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) provides foreclosure counseling to Medina residents. Energy Assistance: The Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) administers the energy assistance program for Medina residents who meet the eligibility requirements. Livable Communities Grants: Medina is a participating community in the Metropolitan Council’s Livable Community Act (LCA) programs. Medina may, when applicable, apply for livable community grants on behalf of developers who provide a level of affordable housing and the guaranteed length of affordability that generates a public benefit greater than the resources required to apply for and administer the livable community grants. The City will consider supporting applications for new housing that addresses the City’s need allocation of 244 units below 50% AMI based upon how well the proposed projects meet City objectives. The City invites developers to apply for funds to support development of housing units which meets the City’s need for housing below 50% AMI. Local Fair Housing Policy: The Hennepin County HRA has a fair housing policy, which applies to the City of Medina. Fee Waivers or Adjustments: Cities may waive or reduce fees to reduce the cost of construction of affordable housing. Conversely, State rules require that city fees correlate to the cost of providing the services. This waiver or reduction could create a deficiency in the funding for services, causing the City to rely on general funds to make up the deficiency. The City will consider a fee waiver or reduction for projects for new housing that addresses the City’s need allocation of 244 units below for housing below 50% AMI if it is financially responsible to do so based upon factors such as the guaranteed length of affordability and how well the proposed project meets City objectives . Zoning and Subdivision Policies: The City has the ability to adjust its zoning and subdivision regulations through a planned unit development (PUD). The City currently provides zoning incentives such as increased density and potential staging plan flexibility for projects which incorporate affordable housing. The City will consider linkingprovide this flexibility to applications which provide housing towards the City’s need allocation of 244 units below 50% AMI. Zoning and subdivision regulation are created in part to mitigate the impacts that a development may have on adjoining properties. When considering a PUD for affordable housing, the City should determine when the level of affordable housing and the guaranteed length of affordability provide a public benefit great enough to justify the potential impacts that would result from a deviation in the zoning or subdivision regulations. 4(d) Tax Program: The 4(d) tax program provides a 4% tax credit to affordable housing developers. This program is administered through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Land Trusts: A land trust achieves affordable home ownership by owning the land on which a house is located, allowing the resident to seek financing only on the house. The resident enters into a long-term lease for the home to remain on the property. The advantage of a land trust is Chapter 4 – Housing and Neighborhoods Page 4 - 10 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 that the trust can control the future sale of the property to ensure that affordability can be maintained and have the ability tocan scatter the land trust sites throughout the community. The disadvantage of a land trust is that it will take significant financial resources to purchase the land rights and those resources are never recovered during the period that the property remains affordable. Medina may will evaluate if joining the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust is the most efficient way to use its resources to provideis an appropriate partnership to affordable housingmeet the City’s housing objectives. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 1 CChhaapptteerr 55:: LLAANNDD UUSSEE && GGRROOWWTTHH _______________________________________________________________________________________________ IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn Medina has significant natural resources, high-quality neighborhoods and areas for commercial and retail development. The City’s extensive wetlands and limited infrastructure availability, together with past community planning, have contributed to its rural character. The metropolitan area is a high growth area. Medina’s rural charm makes it an attractive alternative to the more intensely populated areas found closer to Minneapolis and St. Paul. This chapter discusses existing and future land use patterns in the City. 22001166 EExxiissttiinngg LLaanndd UUsseess TABLE 5-1 EXISTING LAND USES (2016) Land Use Acres Percent Agricultural 3,208.3 18.7% Golf Course 532.5 3.1% Industrial and Utility 278.6 1.6% Institutional 194.2 1.1% Major Highway 83.1 0.5% Mixed Use Residential 6.8 0.0% Multifamily 17.5 0.1% Office 38.9 0.2% Open Water 1,174.5 6.9% Park, Recreational, or Preserve 1,836.2 10.7% Railway 77.0 0.4% Retail and Other Commercial 186.6 1.1% Rural Residential 4,447.1 26.0% Single Family Attached 44.1 0.3% Single Family Detached 916.1 5.4% Undeveloped 119.0 0.7% Wetlands 3,960.0 23.1% Total 17,120.5 100% Agricultural Use includes farms and other parcels greater than five acres in size used primarily for agricultural, pasture and rural purposes. A large percentage of the City is designated as agricultural. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 2 Residential Use is divided into four designations: Rural Residential consists of larger tracts of land and homesteads, including hobby farms, on parcels without City sewer and water service. The Rural Residential land use also includes rural property which is currently vacant and is not planned for urban services. Single Family Detached includes detached single-family residential properties which are served with urban services. Single Family Attached includes attached single-family residential properties such as twin homes, duplexes, townhomes and rowhomes. Multifamily includes residential properties such as apartment buildings and condominiums. Mixed Use Residential Use identifies properties which include residential units upon the same property as a commercial use. Most of these uses are buildings in the Uptown Hamel area which include apartments above commercial or office space. Industrial and Utility Use is primarily in the TH 55 corridor and includes light industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities. The use also includes utility uses throughout the community such as electric substations, water treatment facilities and the like. Office Use is primarily in the TH 55 corridor and includes a number of the City’s largest employers. Retail and Other Commercial Use is primarily in the TH 12 and Highway 55 corridors and in the Uptown Hamel area. Park, Recreational or Preserve Use includes parks and public recreational and protected open space. Baker Park Reserve has a significant impact on planning due to its size and regional attraction, as well as its effect on the City’s tax base and use. Golf Course Use includes existing golf courses. Institutional Use includes City, county, or state owned property, religious institutions, nursing homes, cemeteries, and other similar uses. Major Highway and Railway Uses identify land occupied by federal or state highways and railroad improvements. Undeveloped Use identifies areas that are currently vacant but have been subdivided in anticipation of a new development. Much of this land may currently be on the market. Sites which are actively in development are excluded from this use and designated as their approved land use. Wetlands, Lakes and Open Water Wetlands and lakes play an important role in the City because together they affect 30.2% of the City land and significantly impact the City’s land use patterns. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 3 NNaattuurraall FFeeaattuurreess aanndd AArreeaass The City contains many ecologically significant natural resource areas that provide value to all residents by providing natural beauty and wildlife habitat, improving water quality and adding to land values. These natural areas are described in further detail in the Open Space Report but merit discussion from a land use and development perspective. The City has an extensive network of wetlands and lakes that significantly impact the developable areas in the City. Woodland areas are located throughout the community, including a number of remnants of the Big Woods along with many other significant stands. The community has made conscious choices to preserve and protect the natural areas and to improve their quality. Because 35.4% of the land area in Medina is comprised of lakes and wetlands and many of these areas are under private ownership, it is critical for the City to educate residents about the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands, woodlands and lakes. These natural features comprise the City’s green infrastructure system: the City’s natural support system that promotes healthy sustainability of the community. As the City grows, the natural areas will be a critical element of every decision-making process. The City undertook an extensive natural resource and open space planning effort that will be the foundation for land use decisions. The Open Space Report indicates the ecologically significant areas that require protection and the areas that will be maintained as a part of the City’s conservation network. SSoollaarr AAcccceessss PPrrootteeccttiioonn Medina is committed to encouraging and promoting solar energy as a clean, alternative form of energy production and reducing carbon-based emissions through the following policies and strategies:. • Protect access to solar resources by permitting solar equipment to be attached to structures for self-generation, subject to appropriate limitations related to community character. • Protect access to solar resources by permitting ground mounted solar equipment for self- generation within rural, agricultural, and business uses, subject to appropriate limitations related to scale, mitigation of impacts on neighboring properties, and community character. The Metropolitan Council has estimated the City’s solar potential as follows: Gross Potential (Mwh/yr) Rooftop Potential (Mwh/yr) Gross Generation Potential (Mwh/yr)2 Rooftop Generation Potential (Mwh/yr)2 40,619,888 532,719 4,061,988 53,271 Map 5-1 displays the City’s Solar Suitability Analysis Map. Protecting solar access means protecting solar collectors (or the location of future collectors) from Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Formatted: Font: 9 pt Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 4 shading by adjacent structures or vegetation. Existing structures and buildings in the City generally do not present significant shading problems for solar energy systems. Most single family attached and detached homes are one or two stories and most multi-family, commercial, and industrial buildings are two stories or less. Solar energy systems and equipment are generally a permitted use if attached to structures, and freestanding solar arrays are permitted with a conditional use permit in most districts. The zoning ordinance provides standards for the protection and establishment of these solar energy systems. While these ordinance standards help protect solar access, it is not possible for every part of a building or lot to obtain unobstructed solar access. Mature trees, topography, and the location of structures can limit solar access. However, on most properties the rooftop of the principal building would be free of shading by adjacent structures. Therefore, the majority of property owners in the City could utilize solar energy systems, if they so desired, as a supplement or alternative to conventional fuels. HHiissttoorriicc PPrreesseerrvvaattiioonn The City of Medina currently does not have any sites or structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Medina has a strong interest in preserving representative portions of its history. The City previously worked with the West Hennepin Pioneer Museum to restore the Wolsfeld Family cabin which was originally built in 1856. It is thought to be one of the original homes in Medina. The City further commits to providing the following general guidelines related to historical preservation: • Partner with organizations that want to preserve historically significant areas, landmarks, and buildings in Medina; • Modify zoning regulations as necessary to help preserve areas that may be historically significant. FFuuttuurree GGeenneerraall LLaanndd UUssee PPoolliiccyy DDiirreeccttiioonn As described in the Vision Statement, the City of Medina strives to promote and protect its open spaces and natural environment. The City has historically been, and intends to continue to be, primarily a rural community. The City has planned for a limited amount of future development consistent with regional forecast and consistent with Community Goals. Future Land Use Plan Principles The Future Land Use Plan guides the development of Medina through 2040, and will be used to implement the City’s goals, strategies and policies. The Plan is guided by the Vision and Community Goals as furthered by the following principles: Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 5 Development Patterns and Neighborhood Form • Encourage open spaces, parks and trails in all neighborhood developments. Surveys indicate that a high quality of life is found when residents have visual access to green spaces. • Create neighborhoods with a variety of housing types that are well connected with roads, trails or sidewalks. • Maintain the integrity of rural neighborhoods and promote development patterns consistent with existing rural residential development. • Recognize neighborhood characteristics and promote new development compatible in scale, architectural quality and style with existing neighborhoods. • Stage residential growth to minimize the amount of adjacent developments which occur within the same time period. • Guide density to areas with proximity to existing infrastructure and future infrastructure availability. • Concentrate higher density development near service oriented businesses to help promote walkability. • Consider planned development in surrounding communities when making land use decisions in the City. Road Patterns • Recognize regional highway capacity and planned improvements, along with use forecasts, as major factors in planning for growth and land use changes. • Establish collector streets with good connections through the community’s growth areas. • Promote trails and sidewalk access near roads and thoroughfares to encourage multi- modal transportation choices. • Consider opportunities to improve north-south travel within the City. Open Spaces and Natural Resources • Preserve natural resources throughout the community and provide educational opportunities to residents to help them understand the value of natural areas. • Preserve open spaces and natural resources. • Protect wooded areas and encourage improvement of existing resources and reforestation. Evaluate existing woodland protections and supplement as necessary. • Support the guidelines identified in the Open Space Report to preserve the City’s natural systems. Business Districts and Commercial Areas • Focus service businesses and development near urban residential densities and along primary transportation corridors. • Provide connections between residents and commercial areas and promote businesses within mixed-use areas. • Work to create job opportunities in the community for Medina residents to reduce traffic and commuting demands. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 6 • Emphasize service and retail uses which serve the needs of the local community and provide opportunities for the community to gather. • Support business development with a corporate campus style which provides open spaces and protects natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 7 TThhee GGuuiiddee PPllaann Medina's Future Land Use Plan, Map 5-3, maintains Medina’s rural character and protects the City's natural resources while accommodating limited growth and development which is consistent with the City’s Vision, Community Goals and Land Use Principles. Table 5-2 below demonstrates the expected 2040 land uses in the community. TABLE 5-2 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN Future Land Use (2040) Gross Acreage % Net Acreage % Rural Residential 8,777.58,408.3 51.349.1% 6,501333.0.6 3837.0% Agriculture 222.57 1.43% 183.2 1.1% Future Development Area 396.2671.9 2.33.9% 366.7544.3 2.13.2% Low Density Residential 1,103.71172.5 6.48% 879.2 5.1% Medium Density Residential 58.35 0.3% 44.9 0.3% High Density Residential 29.36 0.2% 26.3 0.2% Mixed Residential 137.01 0.8% 97.1 0.6% Uptown Hamel 45.0 0.3% 39.0 0.2% Commercial 247.1254.2 1.45% 196.0 1.1% Business 716.9704.6 4.21% 503.0 2.9% Rural Commercial 67.45 0.4% 46.9 0.3% Institutional 270.02 1.56% 199.0 1.12% Parks, Recreation, Open Space 3,106.5 18.1% 2,054.0 12.0% Private Recreation 294.7343.1 1.72.0% 260.5 1.5% Closed Sanitary Landfill 192.12 1.1% 124.3 0.7% Right-of-Way 673.1 3.9% 672.4 3.9% Total Acres 16,356.5 12,202203.61 Lakes and Open Water 763.5 4.5% 763.5 4.5% Wetlands and Floodplain 4,153.9 24.3% Total City 17,120.5 17,120.5 The Growth and Development Map (May 5-4) highlights areas within the City in which a change of land use is contemplated by the Future Land Use plan. The map also highlights wetland areas within Medina which significantly affect land planning, development, and infrastructure decisions. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 8 Future Land Use Designations Rural Residential (RR) identifies areas for low-intensity uses, such as rural residential, hobby farms, agricultural, horticulture, conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. Density within the RR land use shall be no more than one lot per 10 acres and the area is not planned to be served by urban services during the timeframe covered by this Plan. Agricultural (AG) identifies areas which are planned for long-term agricultural uses. Density within the land use can be no more than one lot per 40 acres which will not be served by urban services. Property within this land use is eligible to be part of the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program. Future Development Area (FDA) identifies areas which could potentially be planned for future urban development in the City that will be provided municipal sewer and water services. This area will remain rural unless and until designated for urban services in a future Comprehensive Plan update. The purpose of the FDA designation is to communicate the future planning intentions to the community. This designation is tentative and depends greatly on future infrastructure improvements, including to regional highway capacity. Low Density Residential (LDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 2.0 units per acre and 3.0.units per acre which are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary use in this area is single- and two-family residential development. Medium Density Residential (MDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 5.0 and 7.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses in this designation will be a mix of housing such as single family residential, twin homes, town homes, row homes, and small multiple family buildings. High Density Residential (HDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 12.0 and 15.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses will include town homes, apartment buildings and condominiums which should incorporate some open space or an active park. Mixed Residential (MR) identifies residential land uses that may be developed with a variety of housing styles at an overall average density between 3.5 and 4.0 units per net acre, within which a minimum of the units equivalent to 1.0 unit per acre are required to be developed at higher densities above 8.0 units per acre. Uses within the MR land use are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The land use provides flexibility for the type of housing to be developed, including detached single family, twin homes, townhomes and multiple family buildings. The MR land use will allow for different types of housing to be developed in coordination with each other or independently, provided the objectives related to overall density and minimum number of higher density housing units can be achieved within a defined area. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 9 Uptown Hamel (UH) the Uptown Hamel land use allows residential and commercial uses to be mixed on adjacent sites and to be mixed within the same building or property. Residential development in this designation may be between 4.0 and 15.0 units per acre. The Uptown Hamel area is served by urban services. Commercial (C) provides areas for highway oriented businesses and retail establishments including commercial, office and retail uses. These uses are concentrated along the arterial corridors and are served or will be served by urban services. Business (B) provides opportunities for corporate campus uses including office, warehouse, and light industrial. This designation identifies larger tracts of land that are suitable for office and business park developments and are served or will be served by urban services. Rural Commercial (RC) identifies commercial land uses which are not served by urban services, but rather by individual wells and septic systems. The scale of development in this land use shall be limited to protect water resources. Institutional (INST) identifies existing public, semi-public, and non-profit uses such as governmental, cemeteries, religious, educational and utilities. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) identifies publicly owned or permanently conserved land which is used for park, recreational, or open space purposes. Private Recreation (PREC) identifies areas that are currently used for outdoor recreational uses which are held under private ownership but are not publicly maintained. Limited numbers of residential uses may be included or have previously been developed within this land use designation, accounting for no more than 10% of the land area. Density within the residential portion of the use shall be between 2.0 and 3.0 units per net acre where urban services are available and one unit per 10 acres where services are not available. The City does not anticipate additional residential development within the land use. Closed Sanitary Landfill (SL) identifies an existing closed sanitary landfill. The Woodlake Landfill is owned by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as part of Minnesota’s Closed Landfill Program. The MPCA has jurisdiction over land use regulations of the landfill and has made available a description of the types, locations, and potential movement of hazardous substances, pollutants and contaminants, or decomposition gases related to the facility in its Closed Landfill Plan. The City hereby incorporates such information and the City will provide such information as required by law. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 10 AAvveerraaggee NNeett RReessiiddeennttiiaall DDeennssiittyy The Metropolitan Council has designated the portion of the City within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area as Emerging Suburban Edge. Residential development within the Emerging Suburban Edge designation is required to be planned for new development and redevelopment at average net density of at least 3-5 units per acre. The average net density for planned residential development in Medina is 3.22 units per acre as described in Table 5-3. TABLE 5-3 NET RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Future Land Use Planned Net Acreage Minimum Density Minimum Number of Units Low Density Residential 171.0 2.0 342.0 Medium Density Residential 21.3 5.0 106.5 High Density Residential 16.4 12.0 196.8 Mixed Residential 97.1 3.5 339.9 Total Planned Residential 305.8 985.2 Average Net Residential Density 3.22 The Metropolitan Council requires communities to assume development at the minimum density of each land use when projecting net residential density. In reality, development will occur within the allowed range, higher than the minimum. This will result in density being higher than calculated above. Redevelopment is anticipated within the Uptown Hamel area and is likely to include additional residential units. The intent of the Uptown Hamel land use is to permit flexibility in the amount of residential and commercial development and is therefore not projected in Table 5-3. However, residential development within Uptown Hamel is required to exceed 4 units per net acre, which would further comply with Metropolitan Council minimum net density requirements. EEmmppllooyymmeenntt IInntteennssiittyy FFoorreeccaassttss The Metropolitan Council requires that communities provide a measurement of forecasted employment. Acceptable measures include floor area ratios, building footprint percentages or impervious surface percentages. Medina anticipates that new development in the Commercial and Business land uses will tend to result in 50-65% impervious surface coverage. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 11 LLaanndd UUssee PPoolliicciieess bbyy AArreeaa The following section provides policies for land use designations and is categorized into generalized subsections. The policies for each category as provided below directly support the Community Goals and Land Use Principles. These designations are generalized land uses and are not specific zoning districts. The City will update the zoning ordinance and applicable codes to be consistent with the land use plan and designations identified in this section. The planning process revealed a strong interest in promoting high quality, sustainable development in the City. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for large scale or master plan types of development, regardless of whether they are residential, commercial or mixed-uses will be available and will be supported through zoning. RRuurraall DDeessiiggnnaattiioonnss The rural designations include Agricultural, Rural Residential and Future Development Area. A large percentage of the community falls into these categories. The purpose of these designations is to provide low-intensity land uses, such as rural residential, farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of natural and ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. This area will not be provided with water or sewer service during the timeframe covered by this Plan. A significant segment of this area consists of large, rural parcels with single-family homes. The City recognizes that such low-density, development will continue to be a desired housing alternative. The City's goal is to maintain the rural character of this area. The Metropolitan Council System Statement shows the majority of this area as Diversified Rural, and the City utilizes the Rural Residential designation to be consistent with the System Statement. The Metropolitan Council has identified a significant portion of Medina’s rural area in the Long-term Sewer Service Area (LTSSA) for the Blue Lake wastewater facility. The Metropolitan Council designates the LTSSA for the possibility of extension of urban services in the long-term, beyond 25 years in the future. Medina is required to identify the LTSSA in its Comprehensive Plan. The Metropolitan Council’s LTSSA is identified in Map 5-5. The Metropolitan Council states that the LTSSA is intended to provide opportunities to efficiently extend urban services to accommodate long-term growth. The City believes that much of this area does not support efficient extension of urban services and the City seeks opportunities to remove property from the LTSSA. The following factors affect the efficiency of providing future urban services and are displayed on Map 5-6: • Wetlands, Topography, Regional Parks and Scientific Areas Wetlands occupy a significant portion of the area identified by the Metropolitan Council within the LTSSA, accounting for approximately 40% of the area. This fact, along with topographical conditions, would make the provision of wastewater service inefficient. In Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 12 addition, Baker Park and the Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area occupy large portions of Medina’s rural area, further separating any developable areas. • Historical development patterns Much of the LTSSA was developed with large-lot residential neighborhoods prior to the Metropolitan Council’s LTSSA designation. These properties tend to include large homes with comparatively high home values, making the likelihood of redevelopment with urban services costly. The Metropolitan Council seeks density lower than 1 unit per 10 acres for efficient extension of wastewater service. As evidenced on Map 5-6, the vast majority of the LTSSA within Medina has been previously developed in a pattern that is denser than 1 unit per 10 buildable acres. As a result, much of the LTSSA does not provide opportunity for efficient extension of wastewater service by the Metropolitan Council’s policy. • Distance between regional infrastructure and City infrastructure The Metropolitan Council would need to extend wastewater service into the southern area of Medina if development were to occur in the future. The City’s primary municipal water system is in the northern portion of Medina. One of these services would need to be extended a great distance in order to be provided in connection with the other, or the City would need to establish a separate water system. Either alternative would be costly and would not be efficient. In discussions with Metropolitan Council staff, the City has identified approximately 865 848 acres to be removed from the LTSSA in the southern portion of the City, because a similar acreage in the northwest corner of the City was added to the Blue Lake wastewater facility service area. The City will continue to seek opportunities to remove property from the LTSSA because of the factors noted above. The City’s Open Space Report proposes several different implementation techniques for allowing open space development and planning to maintain rural character and simultaneously preserve significant natural resources. This result may take the form of innovative developments that clusters smaller lots on larger parcels with permanently conserved open space. Such innovative arrangements can help preserve the City’s natural resources, open space and rural character, while still maintaining an average overall density of ten acres per unit. Medina’s wetlands, lakes, scattered woodlands and soil conditions prevent smaller, unsewered lot development, but are ideal for low-density rural housing. Medina's policy in the permanent rural area is to keep strict soil requirements for septic sites, but allow flexibility for Open Space design developments and to ensure that the permanent rural area will remain rural by eliminating the need for future extension of a sanitary sewer service to replace failing systems. Objectives: 1. Allow low-density development in the Rural Residential Area including innovative arrangements of homes that preserve open space and natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 13 2. Encourage conservation of open space, farms and ecologically significant natural resources in the rural areas. 3. Enforce stringent standards for the installation and maintenance of permanent, on-site sewage disposal systems. 4. Allow public facilities and services, such as parks and trail systems, if compatible with rural service area development. 5. Allow land uses, such as home-based businesses, hobby farms, horse stables, nurseries and other smaller-scale rural activities, which will not conflict with adjoining residential development. 6. Regulate noise, illumination, animals, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. 7. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per forty acres for property in the Agricultural land use. 8. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per ten acres for new development in the Rural Residential and Future Development Area land use. 9. Consider exceptions to maximum density standards for open space developments that protect natural features and put land into permanent conservation. Within the Metropolitan Council’s long term sewer service area (see Map 5-5), these exceptions will not be allowed to result in development with a density in excess of one unit per ten gross acres. 10. Urban services will not be provided to the Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Future Development Area land uses during this planning cycle. 11. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands and other significant natural characteristics. 12. Require that lots contain adequate soil types and conditions as defined in the City's on-site septic system requirements. 13. Protect property within the Future Development Area designation from subdivision and development by requiring ghost plats for subdivisions so that future urban expansion is not compromised. 14. Reduce impervious surfaces where possible by applying low impact design standards and encourage innovative materials and plans that reduce runoff. 15. Encourage and incentivize landowners to participate in the protection and conservation of significant natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 14 UUrrbbaann SSeerrvviiccee DDeessiiggnnaattiioonnss The Urban Service Area includes the residential and commercial areas of the City that are currently or will be served by municipal water and sewer services. Residential Uses Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Consider exceptions to or modifications of density restrictions for developments that protect the natural features or exceed other standards of the zoning district. 3. Restrict urban development to properties within the sewer service boundary. 4. Regulate land within the Mixed Residential land use to provide opportunities for residential development with a density in excess of 8 units/acre. Flexibility is purposefully provided within the land use to support opportunities for a single project to provide both low- and high- density housing or for multiple developers to partner on independent projects within a Mixed Residential area. 5. Encourage green building practices such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles in neighborhood planning and residential building and low impact development design standards. 6. Regulate the rate and location of development in keeping with availability of public facilities and the City's stated goals, including the undesignated MUSA and growth strategies. 7. Restrict commercial and business development to areas designated in this Plan. 8. Protect property within the City's MUSA boundary from development prior to the provision of urban services that will hinder future division. 9. Create flexible zoning standards that would allow for innovative arrangements of homes, conservation easements, or other creative land use concepts that preserve the City's open space and natural features. 10. Promote attractive, well-maintained dwellings on functional, clearly marked roads, with adequate facilities and open space. 11. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 12. Encourage a controlled mix of densities, housing types, age groups, economic levels, lot sizes, and living styles that are of appropriate scale and consistent with appropriate land use, market demands, and development standards. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 15 13. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 14. Establish standards for higher density residential development so that such development is compatible with surrounding uses. Such standards may include enclosed parking, green space, landscape buffering and height limitations. 15. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 16. Plan interconnections between separate developments to encourage shared road use to reduce costs and minimize the amount of road surface required. 17. Require planning of trails and walkway systems in the early design stages of all new development so that residential areas are provided safe access to parks and open space. 18. In urban residential zones with sanitary sewer service permit higher density in PUD’s in exchange for (1) reduced land coverage by buildings, (2) provision of more multi-family units; and, (3) sensitive treatment of natural resources. 19. Implement standards for lot sizes and setbacks which recognize the development characteristics and natural resources of each existing neighborhood. 20. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to protect residential neighborhoods and to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 16 UUppttoowwnn HHaammeell The Uptown Hamel land use allows for a mix of residential and commercial uses to create a vibrant, walkable, and attractive place; a place to shop, work and live. Objectives: 1. Allow a mix of residential and commercial uses to co-exist on adjacent parcels as well as within the same structure or on the same parcel. Uptown Hamel is intended to provide flexibility in terms of residential and commercial uses. As a result, it is difficult to project future uses in the area, but it is estimated that approximately 40% of the land will be utilized for residential purposes, 40% for commercial uses, and 20% for office uses. 2. Consider alternatives for meeting parking requirements including parking in the rear of buildings, shared parking, on-street, underground, or ramp parking. 3. Use building standards that enhance and maintain the small town heritage and traditional small-town look including brick facades, traditional street lighting, and overhangs over the sidewalk, boardwalks, and the like. Establishment of design guidelines to support this objective. 4. Involve residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders in the planning of these areas. 5. Create master plans for mixed-use areas to ensure integration of uses and responsiveness to adjacent land uses. 6. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 7. Encourage underground or structured parking through flexibility to standards, including increased residential density up to 20 units per acre. 8. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 9. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 10. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 17 Commercial Uses The following objectives refer to commercial land uses which will provide a variety of retail products and services mixed with smaller offices. Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Provide convenient and attractive shopping and services to meet the needs of City residents. 3. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities offering convenience goods and services, utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 4. Require commercial activities that serve the broader metropolitan market to have access to a regional highway or frontage road. 5. Regulate the impact of commercial development along the border between commercially and residentially guided areas to ensure that commercial property has a minimal impact on residential areas. 6. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 7. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor and the rural vistas and open spaces of the City. 8. Establish standards for the commercial area north of TH 55 at Tamarack Drive which results in a high quality, walkable and appropriately scaled development which complements nearby residential neighborhoods, emphasizes goods and services for local residents over highway users and provides gathering opportunities for the community. 9. Require frontage roads that do not directly access arterial roadways and limit access to arterial and collector roadways. 10. Limit the scale of commercial development where urban services are not available to protect water resources and to integrate such uses with surrounding rural lands. 11. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD’s may be used to help accomplish this policy. 12. Emphasize pedestrian safety. 13. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 14. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 18 Business Uses The following objectives refer to business land uses that are connected to or planned for urban services. Businesses in this use generally include office complexes, business park development, warehouse and light industrial opportunities. Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 3. Consider permitting uses such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities where suitable, subject to appropriate requirements related to density, ensuring compatibility between uses, and preventing the use from being predominantly independent-living residential in nature. These uses are expected to occupy a very small proportion of Business land. Residential density is estimated to be between 5-20 units per net acre, but flexibility will be considered based upon the mix of nursing home, assisted living, memory care, independent living units, and other uses proposed within a development. 4. Regulate the impact of development along the border between business and residentially guided areas to ensure that business uses have a minimal impact on residential areas. 5. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 6. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor and the rural vistas and open spaces of the City. 7. Create or update standards that promote a more rural appearance, or create campus style developments that protect ecologically significant areas and natural features. 8. Require frontage roads that do not directly access arterial roadways and limit access points to collector and arterial roadways. 9. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD’s may be used to help accomplish this policy. 10. Emphasize pedestrian safety. 11. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 12. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 19 Staging Plan The staging plan is tied to infrastructure plans, including water, wastewater and transportation, to ensure that growth and development are commensurate with services necessary to support new residents and businesses in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The staging plan, Map 5-5, utilizes flexible staging boundaries to direct where and when development should proceed within the City and is built on the following principles: • Growth should encompass a balance of land uses to provide residential and business areas for development throughout the planning period. The staging plan also is intended to reduce concentration of development within a location during a particular timeframe. • The staging plan identifies staged increments of 5-year periods and provides some flexibility between adjacent staging periods. Development shall be limited to a maximum of two years prior to the existing staging period, and will be tied to an incentive based points system. Table 5-5, located on the following page, describes the net acreage of the various land uses by Staging Period. The following table describes the corresponding number of residential units which could be developed upon property within each Staging Period. These numbers do not include several lots which have been approved for development, but are not yet constructed, which is why the capacity differs slightly from the forecasts noted in Chapter 3. Although most of the property staged for development is available in earlier timeframes, the City anticipates that actual growth will be more linear as described in the forecasts in Chapter 3. TABLE 5-4 STAGING PLAN – RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY Time Period Total Residential Units High Density Residential Units 2018-2025 464463 191197 2025-2030 469470 9597 2030-2035 0 2035-2040 48 Total 981980 286294 Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review -– December January 20178 Page 5- 20 TABLE 5-5 STAGING PLAN – NET ACRES Future Land Use Existing 2017 Change 2018-2025 2025 Change 2025-2030 2030 Change 2030-2035 2035 Change 2035-2040 2040 Rural Residential 6,501.66333. 0 0.0 6,501.66,33 3.0 0.0 6,501.66,33 3.0 0.0 6,501.6 6,333.0 0.0 6,501.66,333 .0 Agriculture 204.9183.2 0.0 183.2204.9 0.0 183.2204.9 0.0 183.2204.9 0.0 183.2204.9 Future Develop. Area 366.7544.3 0.0 366.7544.3 0.0 366.7544.3 0.0 366.7544.3 0.0 366.7544.3 Future Staged Growth* 613.4 - -427.3 186.1 -162.2 23.9 0.0 23.9 -23.9 0.0 Low Density Residential 708.2710.7 82.079.5 790.2 65.1 855.3 0.0 855.3 23.9 879.2 Medium Density Res. 23.6 21.3 44.9 0.0 44.9 0.0 44.9 0.0 44.9 High Density Residential 9.69 16.4 26.3 0.0 26.3 0.0 26.3 0.0 26.3 Mixed Residential 0.0 0.0 0.0 97.1 97.1 0.0 97.1 0.0 97.1 Uptown Hamel 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 0.0 39.0 Commercial 142.9 53.1 196.0 0.0 196.0 0.0 196.0 0.0 196.0 Business 246.0 257.0 503.0 0.0 503.0 0.0 503.0 0.0 503.0 Rural Commercial 46.9 0.0 46.9 0.0 46.9 0.0 46.9 0.0 46.9 Institutional 199.0 0.0 199.0 0.0 199.0 0.0 199.0 0.0 199.0 Parks, Rec, Open Space 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 0.0 2,054.0 Private Recreation 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 0.0 260.5 Closed Sanitary Landfill 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 0.0 124.3 Right-of-Way 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 0.0 672.4 • Future Staged Growth represents the acreage which is included in a future Staging Period. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 1 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 Chapter 6: PARKS, TRAILS, and OPEN SPACE _________________________________________________________ Introduction A high quality system of parks and trails support the physical and psychological health of the community, provide opportunities for the community to gather, and contribute significantly to the quality of life and the well-being of residents. The amount and quality of open spaces in Medina is consistently identified as one of the most important characteristics of the City and the protection of these spaces is paramount within the City’s Vision and Community Goals. Objectives The City of Medina Vision seeks to “sustain and enhance the quality of life of its residents,” “protect…significant natural resources and open spaces throughout the City,” “foster….places of recreation and destinations for citizens to gather.” In addition, Community Goals include: • “Preserve rural vistas, open spaces, and wetlands in all parts of the community to promote the rural character of Medina.” • “Protect and enhance the environmental and natural resources throughout the community.” • “Promote public and private gathering places and civic events that serve the entire community.” • “Preserve and expand trails and parks to provide community recreational facilities, connect neighborhoods and encourage healthy lifestyles of its residents.” The following objectives support the Vision and Goals and guide the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. • Improve and expand existing facilities, improve accessibility, correct problems or conflicts if they occur, and provide expanded recreational opportunities, all in a manner which can be fiscally sustained within the community in the long term. • Establish parks within approximately ½ mile of new urban residential development to provide residents convenient access to recreational activities. In furtherance of this objective, preference will be given to land acquisition when determining parkland dedication and in some cases such land may need to be reserved even if existing funds are not immediately available for development of the park. • Provide a system of trails which serve not only recreational purposes, but also connect residents with community destinations in order to support healthy lifestyle and opportunities for non-motorized transportation. • Make a variety of recreational opportunities available for residents. • Explore options for securing private funding of parks and trails such as providing naming rights, soliciting individual donations, establishing a charitable trust, or through other means recommended by the Park Commission and approved by the City Council. • Partner with recreational organizations within and adjacent to the City in order to provide recreational activities in a cost-effective manner. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 2 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 MMeettrrooppoolliittaann CCoouunncciill’’ss PPaarrkkss,, TTrraaiillss,, aanndd OOppeenn SSppaaccee SSyysstteemm The Metropolitan Council components of a parks, trails, and open-space system will be the basis for analyzing existing park facilities and for determining proposed park development within Medina. TABLE 6-1 Classification for Local and Regional Open-Space 1 Component Use Service Area Site Site Attributes Site Location Local Facilities Mini-Park Specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population or specific group such as tots or senior citizens. Less than ¼ mile radius Less than 1 acre May be publicly or privately owned and/or incorporated into a development site, such as apartment, Neighborhood Park/ Playground2 Area for intense recreational activities such as field games, court games, crafts, apparatus area, skating, neighborhood centers. ¼ to ½ mile radius to serve a population of 200 to 1,000 (neighborhood). 5-25 acres Physical geography suited for intense development. Proximity to Elementary schools or residential neighborhoods. Community Playfield Area for intense recreational facilities such as athletic fields and swimming pools; could include neighborhood use. 3-5 neighborhoods (community 4). 25-50 acres Physical geography suited for intense development. Proximity to secondary schools and other public facilities. Community Park Area of natural or ornamental quality for outdoor recreation such as walking viewing, sitting, picnicking; could have some field and court games. 3-5 neighborhoods (community 4) 25-100 acres Affords natural features with varied physiographic interest. Proximity to community facilities and resources. Conservancy Lands Area of natural quality such as watercourses and wetlands that are preserved for environmental or aesthetic benefits to the community and/or because of the negative environmental or economic affects of development in them. Municipality, township, county. Variable, based on extent of resources. Natural resources that merit preservation and would be negatively affected by development. Where resource occurs. Regional Facilities Regional Park Area of natural or ornamental quality for nature-oriented outdoor recreation such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and trail uses. 3-5 communities. 200-500 acres (100 acre minimum). Complete natural setting contiguous to water bodies or water courses where possible. Where natural resource occurs--particularly water. Regional Park Reserve Area of natural quality for nature oriented outdoor recreation such as viewing and studying nature, wildlife habitat, conservation, swimming, picnicking, hiking, boating, camping, and trail uses. County, multi- county area. 1000+ acres; Sufficient area to encompass the resource envisioned for preservation. Diversity of unique resources, such as topography, lakes streams, marshes, flora, fauna. Where resource occurs. Local or Regional Linear Park (trails, corridors, parkways) Area developed for one or more varying modes of recreational Travel such as hiking, biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, canoeing and driving. Local (municipalities, townships) or regional (county multi-county area). Sufficient width to provide protection of resource and maximum use. Utilize human-made and/or natural linear resources such as utility corridors, rights-of way, drainage ways, bluff lines, vegetation patterns and roads. Where linear resource occurs. Link components of recreation system. Link other community facilities such as schools, library and commercial areas. Special Feature Area that preserves, maintains and provides specialized or single-purpose recreational activities such as golf course, nature center, zoo, arboretum, arena, downhill ski area, and sites of historic or archaeological significance. Metropolitan Area Specific standard application to desired feature. Appropriate to particular special feature. Where most advantageous for the special feature and the overall park system. 1 Metropolitan Council's Recreation Standards 2 Definition adjusted by the City. 4 A grouping of neighborhoods, not a unit of government. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 3 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 The Metropolitan Council Classification System describes a Neighborhood Park/Playground being designed to serve a population of 4,000-5,000 within approximately one-half mile. Because of the comparatively lower-density development pattern purposefully planned within the City, this definition has been adjusted for the sake of designing the local park system. Neighborhood parks in Medina are designed to serve a smaller population of 200-1,000 from a wider geographical area. MMeeddiinnaa’’ss EExxiissttiinngg SSyysstteemm Map 6-1 shows the locations of all parks, trails, and open space making up the City's existing system, and Table 6-2 lists the City's parks and facilities. These active park areas, playfields and programs should serve the City's residents adequately for the foreseeable future. A. Regional Parks Medina's park system includes one county facility, Baker Park Reserve, operated by Three Rivers Park District, and one state facility, Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. These facilities play a significant role in the City's and Metropolitan's park system. Providing both active and passive recreational opportunities and fulfilling some of the local need for community parks and conservancy lands. B. Local Parks The City’s park system presently includes the following sites. The facilities offered by each park can be seen in Table 6-2. 1. Hamel Legion Park is the City’s primary community park and the largest in the City’s system at almost 40 acres in size. The park is located south of Uptown Hamel on the east boundary of the City. The park was developed through invaluable partnerships with local organizations and includes many amenities which serve the entire community. 2. The Park at Fields of Medina is approximately 10.5 acres in size and is intended to primarily serve the area including Fields of Medina, Bridgewater, Foxberry Farms, and the Villas at Medina Country Club. 3. Medina Morningside Park is 2.4 acres in size and primarily serves the Medina Morningside, Keller Estates, and Deerhill Preserve area. 4. Hunter Lions Park is 6.8 acres in size and primarily serves the area south and west of Uptown Hamel, including the Enclave, Tuckborough Farms, Hunter Farms and Elm Creek Addition. 5. Lakeshore Park - Independence Beach (2975 Lakeshore Ave.) is less than 1 acre in size and primarily serves the Independence Beach area of the City. 6. Walnut Park - Independence Beach (4653 Walnut St.) is a half-acre drainage area also used seasonally as a park primarily to serve the Independence Beach area of the City. 7. Maple Park is 2.5 acres in size and primarily serves the Independence Beach area of the City. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 4 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 8. Tomann Preserve is a 16 acre nature area comprised of wetlands and uplands which were historically located in what is called the “Big Woods” ecosystem as part of the deciduous forest biome. 9. Lake Ardmore Nature Area is an 18.3 acre undeveloped nature area in the Independence Beach neighborhood consisting of several parcels of land surrounding Lake Ardmore. 10. Cherry Hill Nature Area is a 1.5 acre area, primarily wetlands, used for open space and drainage of storm water from the Cherry Hill development. 11. Medina Lake Preserve is a 69.9 acre nature area that includes a portion of Lake Medina and several surrounding acres. 12. Rainwater Nature Area is a 5.8 acre area in the Uptown Hamel Neighborhood providing a nature preserve in an urban area. Furthermore, it is a showcase area for native plantings. 13. Holy Name Lake Park is a 2-acre mini-park located on a major county road (County Road 24) and abuts Holy Name Lake. 14. The City Hall Site is 9.2 acres in size and is centrally located in the City, serving the entire City as the site for Medina's City Hall. A portion of the property commemorates the memory of the early settlers of Medina, including a reconstruction of the original Wolsfeld log cabin built in 1856 as a museum owned and operated by the Western Hennepin County Pioneer Association. 15. Private Mini-Parks and Pocket Parks Foxberry Farms, Tuckborough Farms, Northridge Farms, The Enclave, The Reserve, and Medina Townhomes all have parks that are owned and maintained by the respective homeowners associations and augment the City's park system. C. Quasi Public Facilities Quasi-public facilities serve the recreational needs of the City and are important to take into account, including the following: 1. Baker National Golf Course is approximately 336 210 acres in size and is included in the Baker Park Reserve. Many residents use this course which is regarded as one of the best public courses in the Metro Area. It also has winter recreational activities including, skiing, snowshoeing and a sliding hill. The property is a National Audubon certified golf course because of its wildlife- friendly management. 2. Medina Golf and Country Club is a 225-acre private golf course in the north eastern section of the City. A number of City residents and businesses are members of this club. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 5 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 3. Spring Hill Golf Club is a private golf course of which a 48.3 acre portion is located in the south central part of the City. The club house and most of the golf course are located in the City of Orono. D. Trails The City's trail system consists of a combination of city, county, regional, and private trails. The City is acquiring trail dedications and easements as development occurs. County trails are located along CR 24 and CR 19 and also includeThree Rivers Park District operates an extensive multi-use trail system within the Baker Park Reserve (see Map 6-1). The Northwest Trails Association operates an extensive snowmobile trail system, part of which is located in Medina. Private horse trails, not shown on the map, are available through parts of the City and involve many private landowners. It is operated and maintained by volunteers and “gentlemen’s” agreements. Medina's horse trails are an important part of its rural culture. Several of Medina's current or proposed trails connect with surrounding cities. The City of Medina will strive to connect with these surrounding trails. E. Other The organizations and playfields listed below provide additional recreational opportunities to Medina residents and help supplement the City of Medina’s park system. 1. Hamel Athletic Club provides youth baseball recreational opportunities to Medina residents as well as to residents of surrounding cities. 2. Hamel Hawks provides an adult baseball program to Medina residents as well as to residents of surrounding cities. 3. The Loretto Playfield serves a number of organized teams in the region and has a playground area. 4. The Orono Schools Playfields are located on the south side of County Road 6 and provide recreational space for the City’s southside residents through Orono's community education and recreation programs. 5. Elm Creek Community Playfields (Wayzata High School) is owned by the City of Plymouth and is located just east of Medina, north of TH 55. 6. Plymouth Park & Recreation is used by many residents through programs offered by the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department. 7. Orono Park and Recreation is used by several residents who take part in programs offered by the Orono Park and Recreation Department. 8. Corcoran Athletic Association provides a number of recreational opportunities for children and adults. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 6 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 9. Other Public and Private schools provide a number of recreational opportunities and community education programs to Medina residents, as well as to residents of surrounding cities. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 7 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 TTaabbllee 66--22 Parks - City of Medina Ac r e s Pi c n i c F a c i l i t i e s Pl a y g r o u n d So f t b a l l & B a s e b a l l F i e l d s So c c e r F i e l d s o r N e t s Ba s k e t b a l l Te n n i s C o u r t Vo l l e y b a l l Pl a y f i e l d Ic e S k a t i n g Wa r m i n g H o u s e Sw i m m i n g Fi s h i n g Bo a t L a n d i n g La k e A c c e s s Tr a i l s Eq u e s t r i a n T r a i l s Re s t r o o m s Sl i d i n g H i l l Na t u r e A r e a Pa r k i n g Ca m p i n g Go l f Hamel Legion Park 3200 Mill Drive 36.9 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Holy Name Park 400 County Road 24 2 x x x x x Hunter Lions Park 3195 Hunter Drive 6.8 x x x x x x x x x x Lakeshore Park 2975 Lakeshore Avenue 0.9 x x x x x x x Maple Park 4400 Maple Street 2.5 x x x x x x Medina Lake Preserve East of Bridgewater Development 70 x x Medina Morningside Park 2522 Bobolink Road 2.4 x x x x x x x x Rainwater Nature Area 400 Hamel Road 5.8 x x x The Park at Fields of Medina 1200 Meandor Road 8.2 x x x x x x x x x x Tomann Preserve 3112 Pioneer Trail 16 x x x Walnut Park 4653 Walnut Street 0.5 x x Baker Park Reserve 2301 County Road 19 2,700 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Wolsfeld Woods Scientific & Natural Area - Parking at 2060 6th Avenue N.180 x x x x Medina Park System Inventory State Natural Area Regional Park Reserve Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 8 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 Parks - City of Medina Ac r e s Pi c n i c F a c i l i t i e s Pl a y g r o u n d So f t b a l l & B a s e b a l l F i e l d s So c c e r F i e l d s o r N e t s Ba s k e t b a l l Te n n i s C o u r t Vo l l e y b a l l Pl a y f i e l d Ic e S k a t i n g Wa r m i n g H o u s e Sw i m m i n g Fi s h i n g Bo a t L a n d i n g La k e A c c e s s Tr a i l s Eq u e s t r i a n T r a i l s Re s t r o o m s Sl i d i n g H i l l Na t u r e A r e a Pa r k i n g Ca m p i n g G o l f Hamel Legion Park 3200 Mill Drive 36.9 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Holy Name Park 400 County Road 24 2 x x x x x Hunter Lions Park 3195 Hunter Drive 6.8 x x x x x x x x x x Lakeshore Park 2975 Lakeshore Avenue 0.9 x x x x x x x Maple Park 4400 Maple Street 2.5 x x x x x x Medina Lake Preserve East of Bridgewater Development 70 x x Medina Morningside Park 2522 Bobolink Road 2.4 x x x x x x x x Rainwater Nature Area 400 Hamel Road 5.8 x x x The Park at Fields of Medina 1200 Meandor Road 8.2 x x x x x x x x x x Tomann Preserve 3112 Pioneer Trail 16 x x x Walnut Park 4653 Walnut Street 0.5 x x Morris T. Baker Park Reserve 2301 County Road 19 2,700 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Wolsfeld Woods Scientific & Natural Area - Parking at 2060 6th Avenue N.180 x x x x Medina Park System Inventory State Natural Area Regional Park Reserve Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 9 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 MMeeddiinnaa’’ss PPaarrkkss,, TTrraaiillss,, aanndd OOppeenn SSppaaccee PPllaann The goals, policies, and analysis in this chapter provide the basis for the Medina's Parks, Trails, and Open Space Report. The plan addresses the following three specific areas of need: 1. Completion, improvement, and maintenance of existing park and trail facilities. 2. Acquisition, upgrading, and development of neighborhood facilities to provide open spaces for active and passive recreational activities and fields for organized sports. 3. Development of a coordinated trail system. Completion and Improvement of Existing Facilities The City has identified improvements for existing facilities within its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and also maintains a Parks and Trails Master Plan to monitor and address needs. Future Parks The park plan, as shown on Map 6-1, proposes three additional neighborhood parks in order to support planned future residential development. Land for these parks will predominantly obtained through park dedication during the development process. These parks will be sized and improvements planned according to the population likely to be served by each. The plan also identifies two potential expansions of existing parks in the city which will be considered as opportunities arise. Future Trails The trail plan, as shown on Map 6-1, proposes a network of multi-purpose trails. Although many of the trails are identified along road corridors, the City’s objective is to separate the trails from the roadway where possible. Trails will connect points of interest throughout the City and provide access to natural areas. The plan also includes a proposal to create a pedestrian bridge over TH 55 which, while not in present City funding plans, could become an important link in the trail system as the City develops. The City's network of trails will tie into the proposed trails in neighboring communities, including Corcoran, Independence, Maple Plain, Orono and Plymouth. The Metropolitan Council's Regional Parks Policy Plan identifies two regional trail corridors within the City of Medina. The Trails Map (6-1) displays these search areas. Existing City trails in the vicinity of these corridors provide opportunities to complete these regional connections by transferring ownership of the segments to Three Rivers Park District. Open Space Medina’s 2007 Open Space Report Medina’s Open Space Task Force created an Open Space Report, which is not made part of this Plan and is available for review at the City of Medina City Hall. A summary of the report follows. Chapter 6 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Page 6 - 10 ReSsubmitted for Met Council Review – December January 20187 Goals are to: 1. Preserve the ecological integrity of Medina’s natural infrastructure that filters and cleanses run-off, prevents soil erosion and aides in maintaining healthy lakes and water resources; 2. Preserve the City’s rural character, in which natural resources are the main feature of the landscape; and 3. Provide an option to landowners to preserve natural infrastructure, without adverse economic consequences. Principles to guide implementation of an Open Space Report are to: 1. Educate and to promote stewardship and preservation of natural resources to the public, land-owners and developers and raise awareness of the economic and environmental benefit of preserving natural resources; 2. Co-coordinate conservation efforts with other agencies, such as watersheds, Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park and non-governmental bodies, like the Minnesota Land Trust, Embrace Open Space and Pheasants Forever. 3. Require permanently conserved land to be held in an easement by an outside agency, such as the Minnesota Land Trust, a watershed district or similar entities; 4. Maintain land values and cause no economic harm to landowners or developers; 5. Use incentives to encourage open space developments; and 6. Make Open Space Design an option across all zoning districts where natural features exist. Definition of Open Space Design: Open Space Design is, in effect, golf course development without a golf course where development occurs around natural features, such as wetlands, woodlands, or farmland. The ecological integrity of natural areas is permanently conserved by a conservation easement, held and overseen by an outside agency. Buildings are clustered in a central location on smaller lots, and the dedicated open space is typically held under common ownership. Recommended Tools to Implement Open Space Design: 1. Incentives—develop a system, including a scale of points for best management practice and conservation design that can earn bonus building units. Such systems have been developed by other communities. 2. Regulation—natural resource performance standards; 3. Public ownership—purchase of development rights (a PDR program;); and 4. Park & trail dedication—draft flexibility into park and trail dedication ordinance. HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWH EAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Map 5-22016 Existing Land Uses 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Submitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: December 4, 2017 Legend Agricultural Rural Residential Single Family Detached Single Family Attached Multifamily Mixed Use Residential Retail and Other Commercial Office Industrial and Utility Institutitional Park, Recreational, or Preserve Golf Course Major Highway Railway Open Water Undeveloped Wetland Locations HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWH EAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Map 5-3Future Land Use Plan 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Resubmitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: January 11, 2018 Legend Future Land Use Rural Residential Agricultural Future Development Area Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Mixed Residential Uptown Hamel Commercial Business Rural Commercial Institutional Private Recreational Park, Recreational, and Open Space Closed Sanitary Landfill HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWH EAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Katrina Independence Mooney Peter Unnamed Spurzem Holy Name Half Moon Wolsfeld Medina Unnamed Unnamed Winterhalter Thies School Ardmore Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Lost Horse Unnamed Academy Marsh Map 5-4Development and Growth Plan 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Submitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: December 4, 2017 Legend Future Land Use Rural Residential Agricultural Future Development Area Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Mixed Residential Uptown Hamel Commercial Business Rural Commercial Institutional Private Recreational Park, Recreational, and Open Space Closed Sanitary Landfill Wetland Locations Wetland Locations HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWH EAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Katrina Independence Mooney Peter Unnamed Spurzem Holy Name Half Moon Wolsfeld Medina Unnamed Unnamed Winterhalter Thies School Ardmore Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Lost Horse Unnamed Academy Marsh Map 5-5Staging and Growth 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Resubmitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: January 11, 2018 The Staging and Growth Plan allows potential flexibility for urban services up to two years prior tothe indicated staging period. Such flexiblity will be considered through a evaluation system based onthe extent to which a proposal exceeds general City standards. The Future Development Area identifies areas whichmay potentially be planned for urban services in thefuture beyond the term of this plan (post-2040). The Long-term Sewer Service Area is a long-termplanning designation of the Metropolitan Council. Itidentifies areas which may be considered for potentialsanitary sewer service in the future beyond the termof this Plan. Legend Urban Services Phasing Plan Developed 2018 2020 2025 2035 FDA LTSSA HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWH EAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Katrina Independence Mooney Peter Unnamed Spurzem Holy Name Half Moon Wolsfeld Medina Unnamed Unnamed Winterhalter Thies School Ardmore Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Lost Horse Unnamed Academy Marsh Map 5-6Metroplitan CouncilLong-term Sewer Service Area 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Resubmitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: January 9, 2018 The Future Development Area identifies areas whichmay potentially be planned for urban services in thefuture beyond the term of this plan (post-2040). The Long-term Sewer Service Area is a long-termplanning designation of the Metropolitan Council. Itidentifies areas which may be considered for potentialsanitary sewer service in the future beyond the termof this Plan. Legend Net Acres of LTSSA Parcels Under 10 net acres Over 10 net acres Proposed to be removed from LTSSA Wetland Locations Metropolitan Urban Service Area Existing Urban Services (2017) Added to MUSA 2018-2040 Future Development Area (post-2040) HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWHEAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Medina Golf & Country Club YMCA - Camp Ihduhapi Spring Hill Golf Club Baker Park Reserve Baker Park Reserve Wolsfeld Woods (SNA) Lake Independence Regional Trail North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor L a k e S a r a h R e g i o n a l T r a i l S e a r c h C o r r i d o r Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor Resubmitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: January 5, 2018 Scale: 1:32,000[0 0.5 10.25 Mile Map 6-1Park and Trail Plan Location of proposed trail segmentsare intended to identify connectionsand cooridors, not exact locations. Legend Trails Existing Paved Trail Existing Shoulder Trail Existing Turf Trail Existing Sidewalk Proposed Paved Trail Proposed Shoulder Trail Proposed Turf Trail Future Park Search Area Parks Existing Park Potential Park Expansion Regional Corridors Regional Trail Search Corridor HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 H A M E L R D M E D I N A R D PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWHEAD DR H O M E S T E A D T R L CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Medina Golf & Country Club YMCA - Camp Ihduhapi Spring Hill Golf Club Baker Park Reserve Baker Park Reserve Wolsfeld Woods (SNA) North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor L a k e S a r a h R e g i o n a l T r a i l S e a r c h C o r r i d o r Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor La k e In d e pe n de n ce Re g ion a l Tr a il Resubmitted for Metropolitan Council ReviewMap Date: January 5, 2018 Scale: 1:32,000[0 0.5 10.25 Mile Map 6-2Trail Jurisdiction Location of proposed trail segmentsare intended to identify connectionsand cooridors, not exact locations. Legend Existing City Trail Proposed City Trail Existing County Trail Existing Regional Trail Existing City Sidewalk Regional Trail Search Corridor Planning Department Update Page 1 of 2 January 16, 2018 City Council Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: January 11, 2018 SUBJ: Planning Department Updates – January 16, 2018 City Council Meeting Land Use Application Review A) Hennepin County Storage Building PUD Amendment – 1600 Prairie Drive – Hennepin County Emergency Management has requested an amendment to the Hennepin County Public Works PUD to allow a 2500 square foot fabric storage building within the storage yard at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at the December 12 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. The City Council reviewed on December 19 and directed staff to prepare approval docs, which are scheduled to be presented to the Council on January 16. B) School Lake Nature Preserve CD-PUD – Wally and Bridget Marx have requested final plat approval for their conservation design subdivision of 6 lots and conservation of 70 acres (11.76 buildable). Staff is reviewing the submitted material and will present when complete, potentially at the February 6 meeting. C) Maxxon Text Amendment (Fiber Cement) – Maxxon has requested that the City consider allowing fiber cement panels as an allowed exterior building material to re-side existing masonry structures to prevent moisture intrusion. Fiber cement panels are not currently permitted as an exterior material. The Planning Commission is scheduled to review at the January 18 meeting. D) Maxxon Site Plan Review – 900-920 Hamel Road – Maxxon has requested a site plan review for a 4,854 square foot addition between the two existing buildings on their property. The applicant proposes to convert existing bituminous to pervious surfacing because no more hardcover can be added as a result of the Elm Creek Shoreland Overlay District. The Planning Commission is scheduled to review at the January 18 meeting. E) Lunski Final Plat – Lunski, Inc. has applied for final approval of the subdivision related to the development of 80 units of mixed senior housing and 24,000 s.f. of office north of Highway 55 and west of Mohawk Drive. The Council adopted a resolution of approval at the November 16 meeting. Staff will work with applicant on conditions of approval before construction begins. F) Reserve of Medina Second Addition – Toll Brothers has requested approval of the second phase of the Reserve of Medina project. The City Council adopted approval documents on September 19. Staff will work with the developer related to the conditions of approval. G) Johnson ADU CUP, Dykhoff Septic Variance, Hamel Brewery, St. Peter and Paul Cemetery – The City Council has adopted resolutions approving these projects, and staff is assisting the applicants with the conditions of approval in order to complete the projects. H) Woods of Medina – This preliminary plat has been approved and staff is awaiting a final plat application I) Hamel Road Thirty Two, Hamel Haven subdivisions – These subdivisions have received final approval. Staff is working with the applicants on the conditions of approval before the plats are recorded Planning Department Update Page 2 of 2 January 16, 2018 City Council Meeting Other Projects A) Comprehensive Plan – The City Council completed review of the draft Comprehensive Plan update at the November 16 meeting and directed staff to submit for Met Council review. The Plan was deemed incomplete and staff has been collecting supplemental information to be resubmitted. Staff will present the information to the Council at the January 16 meeting. B) Chicken and Bee ordinances – staff intends to present information related to the keeping of chickens and bees on smaller lots in the City. Cities have seen an increased interest in “urban agriculture” and a number have adopted ordinances to permit. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at the December 12 meeting. Following the hearing, the Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of the ordinances. The City Council reviewed on January 2 and directed staff to remove the allowance for chicken and bees from the suburban/urban residential districts. C) County Road 101 Trail Connection – staff met with the City of Plymouth and Wayzata School regarding the connection between the existing County Road 101 trail and the future elementary school east of Wild Meadows. Staff also separately attended the Hennepin County Bike and Pedestrian Workshop where Hennepin County kicked off its trail grant solicitation process. D) County Road 19 sewer – Staff attended a meeting with the cities of Loretto, Independence, Greenfield, and the Metropolitan Council related to Loretto connecting to the Met Council sewer system and Met Council reimbursing Medina for operation of the system. E) MSA Certification of Mileage – staff completed and submitted the annual Municipal State Aid Certification of Mileage on behalf of Public Works. TO: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council FROM: Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety, Through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: January 11, 2018 RE: Department Updates NarCan Training At our January meeting, our officers will be trained in the use of NarCan. We will be securing a prescription to obtain the drug for overdose cases after the training. It will be in use by February 1st. At the January Hennepin Chiefs’ meeting, Doctor Cole with the Poison Control Center spoke on the epidemic of overdoses in our Country. He reported that overdose deaths from opiates are killing more people than auto accidents; the legal prescriptions of opiates are contributing to the problem and the medical profession is reevaluating how they are prescribing the drugs. It will take a major effort to stop these overdoses. Squad Accident On the morning of Saturday, January 6th, Officer Converse was stopped at a stoplight on Hackamore Road when a car making a left-hand turn from southbound County Road 116 hit him head on. There were no injuries but both vehicle sustained moderate damage. The accident was investigated by Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Our insurance company is aware of the situation. Reducing Liability with Tour from League of Minnesota Inspector On January 9th, Administrator Johnson and I met with Tracy Stille, Loss Control Consultant with the League of Minnesota. Mr. Stille reviewed our facility and procedures for the police department. The review was very comprehensive, looking at all aspects of our operations. He reported that we have a lower claims rate than the average police department of our size in Minnesota. He made recommendations to look at our training practices on tasers and mace. He also suggested to look at a policy on foot pursuits and bomb threats. Patrol by Sergeant Nelson Patrol Activities For the dates of December 22, 2017, to January 10, 2018, our officers issued 56 citations and 214 warnings for various traffic infractions. There were a total of eight traffic accidents, 17 medicals, 17 alarms and two DWIs. On January 10th, Officers Boecker, Hall and I dealt with a male who was causing issues at the Medina Inn. The manager on duty requested that the male be trespassed. The male was argumentative and claimed that he was of sovereign status. We were able to identify the male and he was trespassed. MEMORANDUM On January 9th, Officer Boecker and I assisted the West Metro Drug Task Force with a search warrant at the Maple Hill Estates Trailer Court in Corcoran. A quantity of methamphetamines was located and the homeowner was arrested. On January 8th, Officer Scharf responded to Target for an employee that had been caught stealing. The employee was subsequently issued a citation for theft. On January 6th, Officer Converse responded to Montague’s Kitchen in Loretto for a burglary. Upon arrival, he was advised that someone had stolen the startup money from the till. It was learned that cleaners had been there and in watching video surveillance, one of the cleaners had taken the money from the till. Case forwarded to Investigations. On January 6th, Officer Scharf stopped a vehicle after witnessing it make a left turn and leave the roadway into someone’s yard. The female driver was found to be extremely intoxicated and was arrested. The BAC was .19. On January 6th, Officer Converse, while on duty sitting at a red light, was ran into by a female driver. The driver cut the turn too sharp at a high rate of speed and ran head-on into the squad car. Thankfully, there were no injuries. The squad sustained approximately $9200 in damages and is currently at the body shop getting fixed. On January 4th, Officer McKinley responded to Holiday Gas Station for an employee theft investigation. Employee admitted to the thefts. Case forwarded to Investigations. On January 3rd, Officer Hall took a report from a resident about a $29k check that he had sent to a business for work done. He learned that the company never got the check; however, it had been cashed in a bank in Salt Lake City, UT. The case was forwarded to the proper authorities. Investigations by Investigator Kevin Boecker Executed a search warrant at a bank in Vadnais Heights for records pertaining to an employee theft case. From the records received, a second suspect has been identified who was found to be stealing from the victim’s company in the same fashion. Also, an additional victim company has been identified which is believed based out of Bloomington. Investigation is continuing. Investigated a fraud report where victim was blackmailed after receiving explicit photos from someone he supposedly met on a dating site. Victim received phone calls from two different phone numbers. Subpoenas were sent out and the suspect’s phone numbers were found to be issued out of Canada. Since the Canadian phone company is not obligated to respond to US legal documents our case was closed. Suspect was identified in a theft from restaurant in Loretto. An employee of a cleaning company was caught on surveillance camera taking money out of the cash register at the business. A photo lineup was conducted but failed to identify the believed suspect. The cleaning company hired the suspect without verifying his identification and only after a phone interview. DNA analysis on evidence collected from the burglary of a construction site on Mohawk Drive resulted in a match to a known suspect in the case. There are currently 17 open cases assigned to Investigations. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director DATE: January 10, 2018 MEETING: January 16, 2018 SUBJECT: Public Works Update STREETS • The streets of Medina are generally in decent shape. However, the road bases are starting to move and they are becoming rougher. • We continue to pre-treat with salt brine prior to snow or ice events to control the bonding of the snow to the pavement and to assist in the general thawing of the street itself. • The signal at 116/55 is scheduled to be working the week of the 23rd of January. This work has been rescheduled several times and timelines have not been met by the contractor. • Public Works has been dealing with some small snow events; just enough for the roads to ice up. A small event can use almost as much chemical as the larger ones depending on the temperature. It is our practice to pretreat with salt brine, but when it’s raining prior to the snow it is useless. WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER • Linda and I will be working closely with billing and operations to complete the DNR water usage reports, along with the new water conservation report mandated in 2018. It is always a challenge collecting the data necessary and making sure all the information was collected and documented properly throughout the year. • Jim Stremel, Dusty, and I met with the Tri-city group to discuss the future Loretto connection to the Medina and Independence infrastructure. I think progress is finally being made with the deadline from the MPCA drawing near for Loretto. • Public works spent several days working on maintenance/repairs to the treatment plant sludge tank. The freezing weather froze some check valves and we were unable to empty the tank. PW staff had to use portable pumps and a generator to empty the tank. There was a large amount of filter media in the bottom of the tank that had to be vacuumed out with our new vactor. Eventually the tank was cleaned and new check valves and a rebuilt pump were installed. PARKS/TRAILS • We will be going out for bid on the mowing and weed control contracts for the City Parks and other City properties again this year. These will both be two-year contracts. • The snow machine worked well and will be used occasionally to keep snow cover on the sliding hill until this spring. • The skating rinks are in good shape and are being used a lot. ORDER CHECKS JANUARY 2, 2018 – JANUARY 16, 2018 046790 COMPLETE PAINTING SERVICES INC .................................... $150.00 046791 KELLY, KEVIN/JENNIFER ........................................................... $31.93 046792 KOCHS KORNER, LLC ............................................................. $150.00 046793 KORBMACHER, EMILY ............................................................. $150.00 046794 NALLAMOTHU, JAYARAM ........................................................ $250.00 046795 JAYASHREE RAMANUJAN ....................................................... $550.00 046796 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ............................................................ $1,270.59 046797 ALLSTAR ELECTRIC ................................................................ $225.00 046798 ASPEN MILLS INC .................................................................... $196.50 046799 BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE .................................................. $3,721.73 046800 BIFFS INC ................................................................................. $144.00 046801 BOYER FORD TRUCKS INC ..................................................... $127.80 046802 CARGILL INC. ...................................................................... $11,861.12 046803 CONTEMPORARY IMAGES ...................................................... $602.36 046804 CORE & MAIN LP ...................................................................... $116.02 046805 DPC INDUSTRIES INC .............................................................. $376.68 046806 DS HUNZ SERVICES INC ......................................................... $170.00 046807 ECM PUBLISHERS INC ............................................................ $134.56 046808 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL ...................................................... $99.90 046809 GRAINGER.................................................................................. $59.22 046810 HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES I ................................ $500.00 046811 HAMEL LUMBER INC ................................................................ $148.67 046812 HAMEL LIONS CLUB ................................................................ $600.00 046813 HASSAN SAND & GRAVEL ....................................................... $608.63 046814 HENN COUNTY INFO TECH .................................................. $1,138.94 046815 HENN COUNTY SHERIFF......................................................... $252.00 046816 HENN COUNTY TAXPAYER SVCS DEPT ............................. $1,387.10 046817 HOTSY EQUIPMENT OF MN INC ............................................. $348.60 046818 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY .................................................... $519.90 046819 LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MGMT INC .......................................... $45.00 046820 VOID .............................................................................................. $0.00 VENDOR CORRECTION 046821 MARCO INC .............................................................................. $106.90 046822 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ................................................. $12,300.75 046823 MN DEPT OF LABOR/INDUSTRY .......................................... $6,571.79 046824 NAPA OF CORCORAN INC ........................................................ $68.22 046825 NORTH MEMORIAL .................................................................... $30.00 046826 OFFICE DEPOT ........................................................................ $132.09 046827 VOID .............................................................................................. $0.00 VENDOR CORRECTION 046828 PAINT-A-LOT ............................................................................ $430.00 046829 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC......................................................... $319.00 046830 SNOW MACHINES, INC ......................................................... $1,366.40 046831 STREICHER'S ........................................................................... $175.99 046832 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI .......................................................... $2,665.45 046833 TIMESAVER OFFSITE .............................................................. $533.63 046834 VESSCO, INC. ........................................................................... $498.42 046835 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE .......................................................... $234.80 046836 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MN ................................... $38,598.90 046837 CENTERPOINT ENERGY ...................................................... $3,101.32 046838 GIKIRI, MONICAH ..................................................................... $250.00 046839 HALONEN, DONALD & FLORENCE ......................................... $250.00 046840 HATCHER, PENNY ................................................................... $150.00 046841 ZORIL, JULIE ............................................................................ $250.00 046842 CENTURYLINK.......................................................................... $226.10 046843 DELANO SPORTSMANS CLUB ................................................ $500.00 046844 GRAINGER................................................................................ $299.34 046845 HAMEL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT ....................................... $77,750.00 046846 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS.TRUST ................................... $50,556.00 046847 LORETTO VOL FIRE DEPT INC .......................................... $24,917.55 046848 MCMA-MN CTY/CO MGMT ASSOC .......................................... $135.00 046849 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ................................................. $32,523.29 046850 OFFICE DEPOT ........................................................................ $162.75 046851 MN DVS ..................................................................................... $224.00 046852 CITY OF MAPLE PLAIN ............................................................ $595.30 046853 CITY OF ORONO ...................................................................... $673.69 Total Checks $282,532.93 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS JANUARY 2, 2018 – JANUARY 16, 2018 004451E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ............................................. $32.00 004452E PR PERA ............................................................................ $15,186.63 004453E PR FED/FICA ...................................................................... $17,536.86 004454E PR MN Deferred Comp ..........................................................$2,470.00 004455E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA ....................................................$3,591.70 004456E SELECT ACCOUNT .............................................................. $26,661.15 004457E CITY OF MEDINA ...................................................................... $20.00 004458E SELECT ACCOUNT ................................................................$4,446.57 004459E CIPHER LABORATORIES INC. ................................................$7,548.91 004460E PREMIUM WATERS INC ............................................................ $59.84 004461E PAYMENT SERVICE NETWORK INC .......................................... $688.32 004462E CITY OF PLYMOUTH ............................................................... $767.86 004463E VERIZON WIRELESS .............................................................$1,262.36 004464E XCEL ENERGY .................................................................... $10,635.40 004465E CIPHER LABORATORIES INC. ................................................$4,753.00 004466E MARCO (LEASE) ...................................................................$2,579.86 004467E FRONTIER ................................................................................ $56.82 004468E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC ........................................................... $355.80 Total Electronic Checks $98,653.08 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT JANUARY 10, 2018 0508392 ALTENDORF, JENNIFER L. ..................................................... $1,358.72 0508393 ANDERSON, JOHN G. .............................................................. $230.87 0508394 BARNHART, ERIN A. ............................................................. $2,229.08 0508395 BELLAND, EDGAR J. .............................................................. $4,420.28 0508396 BOECKER, KEVIN D. ............................................................. $2,154.28 0508397 CONVERSE, KEITH A............................................................. $2,224.75 0508398 COUSINEAU, LORIE K. ............................................................ $230.87 0508399 DINGMANN, IVAN W. ............................................................ $1,584.39 0508400 ENDE, JOSEPH ..................................................................... $1,645.92 0508401 FINKE, DUSTIN D. ................................................................ $2,280.36 0508402 GALLUP, JODI M. .................................................................. $3,699.32 0508403 GLEASON, JOHN M. .............................................................. $1,792.54 0508404 GREGORY, THOMAS ............................................................. $2,286.63 0508405 HALL, DAVID M. ................................................................... $3,806.04 0508406 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S. ........................................................... $2,317.13 0508407 JOHNSON, SCOTT T. ............................................................ $2,300.95 0508408 KIESER, NICHOLAS ................................................................. $757.12 0508409 KLAERS, ANNE M. ................................................................. $3,194.36 0508410 LANE, LINDA ........................................................................ $1,580.04 0508411 LEUER, GREGORY J. ............................................................. $2,006.72 0508412 MARTIN, KATHLEEN M ............................................................ $230.87 0508413 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. .................................................... $1,815.02 0508414 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D .......................................................... $1,744.54 0508415 MITCHELL, ROBERT G. ........................................................... $327.04 0508416 NELSON, JASON ................................................................... $2,115.58 0508417 PEDERSON, JEFF .................................................................... $221.92 0508418 PETERSON, DEBRA A. ........................................................... $1,729.27 0508419 REINKING, DEREK M ............................................................ $2,038.28 0508420 ROBBINS, MELISSA ................................................................ $665.16 0508421 SCHARF, ANDREW ................................................................ $1,937.49 0508422 SCHERER, STEVEN T. ........................................................... $2,379.29 0508423 VIEAU, CECILIA M. ............................................................... $1,162.68 Total Payroll Direct Deposit $58,467.51