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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 6, 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 February 20, 2018 Special Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the February 20, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accept 2018 Road Material and Equipment Bids
B. Approve Police/Finance Clerk Job Description
C. Approve Planning Director Job Description
D. Approve Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker Job Description and Authorize to Recruit
and Hire Seasonal Employee
E. Approve Annual Renewal of American Legion Consumption and Display Liquor License
F. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to the Church of St. Anne on August 26, 2018 at 200
Hamel Road
G. Approve Amendment to 63.90 Park Project Funding Program
H. Resolution Accepting Donation from the Hamel Athletic Club
VI. COMMENTS
A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda
B. Park Commission
C. Planning Commission
VII. PRESENTATION
A. Fire Department Annual Reports
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Plan Update
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinance Regarding the Requirements of the Single-Family (R1), Single- and Two-Family (R2), and
Mid-Density (R3) Residential Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code
1. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance by Title and Summary
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
XI. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
XII. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
XIII. 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: March 1, 2018
DATE OF MEETING: March 6, 2018
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accept 2018 Road Material and Equipment Bids – Public Works Director Steve Scherer
has attached a memo that outlines the various bids that we received to provide road
maintenance improvements in the City. Staff recommends approval of the road material
and equipment bids as presented.
See attached memo and bid sheet.
B. Approve Police/Finance Clerk Job Description – Staff recommends approval of the
updated job description for Anne Klaers’ position to remove the word “transcriptionist”
from her job title and change it to Police/Finance Clerk. The change in title will better
reflect the actual duties Klaers does for the police department, which are much broader
than just transcription duties. There is no salary or pay grade change proposed with this
change of title.
See attached job description.
C. Approve Planning Director Job Description – Staff recommends approval of the updated
job description for Dusty Finke from City Planner to Planning Director. His position is a
department head level position, supervising three employees and all the activities of the
planning department. There is no salary or pay grade change proposed with this change
of title.
See attached job description.
D. Approve Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker Job Description and Authorize to
Recruit and Hire Seasonal Employee – The Public Works Department has included a
seasonal maintenance position in the 2018 budget. Staff seeks City Council authorization
to approve the seasonal maintenance worker job description, recruit the position, and hire
the position. The position will handle many park related tasks, as well as a variety of
other responsibilities for Public Works this summer. Staff recommends approval.
See attached memo, job description, and job posting.
E. Approve Annual Renewal of American Legion Consumption and Display Liquor License
– All paperwork and fees are in order. Staff recommends approval.
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No attachments for this item.
F. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to the Church of St. Anne on August 26,
2018 at 200 Hamel Road – All paperwork and fees are in order. Staff recommends
approval.
No attachments for this item.
G. Approve Amendment to 63.90 Park Project Funding Program – The Park Commission
reviewed the City’s existing park funding policy at their February 21st meeting and
recommended the attached changes. The old/existing policy is specific to ball field
lighting and irrigation requests, but the Park Commission would like to expand it to
include any park project. The Park Commission also recommended adding the language
“up to” a 25% cost-share to give the city flexibility to offer less money for certain
projects. Staff recommends approval.
See attached policy.
H. Resolution Accepting Donation from the Hamel Athletic Club – The City was awarded a
grant from the Twins Community Fund to go towards the installation of new lights and
dugouts at the Little League Field in Hamel Legion Park. The grant application included
cost sharing between the Hamel Athletic Club (HAC) and City of Medina for our portion
of the funding. HAC has submitted a check for $60,000 to the City to fulfill their pledge
to donate $50,000 towards the lights and $10,000 towards the new dugouts. Staff
recommends approval of the resolution accepting the donation from HAC.
See attached resolution.
VII. PRESENTATION
A. Fire Department Annual Reports – Hamel, Long Lake, Loretto and Maple Plain Fire
Departments will be providing the City Council with their Annual Reports at the meeting.
See attached reports.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Plan Update – 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. The City Council reviewed comments from the Metropolitan Council at the
January 16 meeting and prepared updates to the Plan and a response to the comments.
Staff resubmitted the Plan on January 23. The Metropolitan Council has reviewed and
again deemed the Plan Update incomplete for review. Staff has put together the attached
proposed response to the Metropolitan Council comments for City Council review and
discussion.
See attached report.
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Potential 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.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinance Regarding the Requirements of the Single-Family (R1), Single- and Two-
Family (R2), and Mid-Density (R3) Residential Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8 of
the City Code – The City anticipates approval of its 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan
update this spring. Following approval, the City is required to update all official controls,
including zoning regulations, as necessary to be consistent with the Plan update. The
Plan identifies the need to update regulations related to residential development to
address changes to residential density within the 2020-2040 Plan.
See attached report.
Recommended Motion # 1: Adopt Ordinance Regarding the Requirements of the
Single-Family (R1), Single- and Two-Family (R2), and Mid-Density (R3)
Residential Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code
Recommended Motion # 2: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance
by Title and Summary
XII. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004512E-004527E for $60,876.44
and order check numbers 046979-047042 for $79,157.36 and payroll EFT 0508483-0508509 for
$50,351.37.
Planning Department Update
Police Department Update
Public Works Department Update
Claims List
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February 20, 2018
SPECIAL MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on February 20, 2018 at
6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Anderson, Pederson, Martin, Cousineau, and Mitchell.
Members absent:
Also present: Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public
Works Director Steve Scherer, Sgt. Jason Nelson and City Administrator Scott Johnson.
II. Recycling/Trash/Organics Discussion
Gallup provided the City Council with background information, cost comparison
information from Hennepin County, rate history for the City of Medina, organic recycling
options, and recycling goals for Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota. Deb Gatz
and Andy Bright from Randy’s Environmental Services were also available to answer
questions. Staff was directed by the City Council to continue our existing contract with
Randy’s Environmental Services through the extended termination date of June 30,
2023.
III. MSA Discussion
Finke provided the City Council with background information regarding the Municipal
State Aid (MSA) routes for Medina. The City currently has the ability to allocate .41
miles to the MSA system for 2018. Staff recommended holding off on allocating miles
until 2019 to combine the 2018 and 2019 allocations to add Willow Drive between
Pioneer Trail and Highway 55. Staff was directed to bring this item for discussion in
January of 2019.
IV. ADJOURN
Mayor Mitchell adjourned the Work Session at 6:50 p.m.
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Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018 3
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The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on February 20, 2018 at 5
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. 6
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I. ROLL CALL 8
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Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, Martin, and Mitchell. 10
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Members absent: None. 12
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Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer 14
Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public Works 15
Director Steve Scherer, and Chief of Police Ed Belland. 16
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) 18
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III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:00 p.m.) 20
The agenda was approved as presented. 21
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:00 p.m.) 23
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A. Approval of the February 7, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 25
It was noted on page three, line nine, it should state, “…that they it use uses and are her 26
firm is…” On page three, line 12, it should state, “She stated that this brand always used 27
has been the 5/8 of an inch in width.” On page four, line 18, it should state, “…recover 28
re-cover…” 29
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Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the February 7, 2018 regular 31
City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 32
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V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:03 p.m.) 34
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A. Approve Lawn and Ground Services Agreement with Shaggies Lawn Care 36
B. Approve Weed Control and Fertilization Services Agreement with Nitro 37
Green 38
C. Approve Portable Sanitation Services Agreement with Jimmy’s Johnnys 39
D. Approve Snow Removal Services Agreement for the Hamel Community 40
Building with Hunzy’s LLC 41
E. Approve Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation & Corrective Action 42
Agreement with Thatcher Engineering, Inc. 43
F. Approve Ballfield Lighting Installation Agreement with Killmer Electric 44
G. Approve Amended and Restated Grounds Services Agreement with Hamel 45
Athletic Club 46
H. Authorize Purchase of Police Forfeiture Vehicle for Parks Department 47
I. Approve Letter of Support for Hamel Fire Department Grant Application 48
J. Resolution No. 2018-09 Granting Lot Combination Approval to Westcreek 49
Properties, LLC for Property at 900 and 920 Hamel Road 50
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K. Resolution No. 2018-10 Granting Site Plan Review Approval to Maxxon for 1
Property at 920 Hamel Road 2
L. Approve Proof of Parking Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive 3
Covenant by and between the City of Medina and Westcreek Properties, 4
LLC 5
M. Approve Stormwater Improvement and Maintenance Agreement by and 6
between the City of Medina and Westcreek Properties, LLC 7
N. Approve Upland Buffer Easement Agreement by and between the City of 8
Medina and Westcreek Properties, LLC 9
Martin commented that the draftsmanship of the City Attorney on items J-N was 10
remarkable. 11
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Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion 13
passed unanimously. 14
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VI. COMMENTS (7:06 p.m.) 16
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A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 18
There were none. 19
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B. Park Commission 21
Scherer reported that the Park Commission will meet the following night to discuss park 22
improvement funding and partnerships. He noted that the Commission will also discuss 23
a baseball mound at Hunter Lions Park, which would be funded by the baseball 24
association. He noted that one item was pulled from the Park Commission Agenda, a 25
request for a storage building. 26
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C. Planning Commission 28
Planning Commissioner Nester reported that the Commission met the previous week to 29
consider an ordinance amendment related to residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, and 30
R-3) and advised that the Commission recommended approval. She noted additional 31
discussion items which included the rear yard setback for properties adjacent to 32
parkland, backyard trees, and side yard setback for single-family homes. 33
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VII. PRESENTATIONS 35
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A. Resolution No. 2018-11 Recognizing Erin Barnhart for Ten Years of Service 37
to the City of Medina (7:09 p.m.) 38
Mitchell read aloud the resolution recognizing Erin Barnhart for ten years of service to 39
the City of Medina. 40
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Martin stated that it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Barnhart and thanked 42
her for her service to the City. 43
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Mitchell agreed that Barnhart does an excellent job of generating the needed data and 45
with great customer service. 46
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Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve resolution no. 2018-11 recognizing 48
Erin Barnhart for Ten Years of Service. Motion passed unanimously. 49
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Johnson noted that Barnhart is an excellent example of an employee that has continued 1
to grow and rise in position and does a great job for the City. 2
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B. Orono School’s Activity Center Update – School Board Member Martha Van 4
de Ven (7:13 p.m.) 5
School Board Member Martha Van de Ven stated that she is pleased to provide an 6
update on the Orono indoor activities center, which was approved by the community in 7
November 2016. She stated that the activity center had been a thought since 1995 and 8
finally came to fruition with the voter approval in November 2016. She stated that the 9
District then created a core planning group with members of the community ranging from 10
youth to senior citizens. She noted that several the user groups were also contacted for 11
input. She stated that this activity center will be open to the community during the 12
school day and will also be open after the school day for extra-curricular activities. She 13
noted that there will be free memberships for seniors. She presented the campus plan 14
and identified the different elements. 15
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Mitchell thanked Ms. Van de Ven for the perseverance of the School District to gain the 17
support of the voters on this project. 18
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS 20
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A. School Lake Nature Preserve – Final Plat and Development Agreement 22
(7:27 p.m.) 23
Finke stated that this is the final plat review for the School Lake Nature Preserve 24
subdivision, noting that preliminary plat was approved earlier this past fall. He explained 25
that the purpose of final plat is to ensure compliance with the preliminary plat and the 26
conditions that were identified. He noted that there were no substantial changes but 27
identified some minor changes that had been made. He noted that adjustments were 28
made to three of the lots which included taking wooded areas out of the lots and adding 29
those into conservation areas, among other slight adjustments. He stated that the 30
conditions are then formalized into the Development Agreement. He referenced the trail 31
head, noting that the applicant is looking for alternatives to providing access. He noted 32
that there appears to be an opportunity from the shared driveway off Parkview, if other 33
alternatives are not found. He noted that the details of those options for the trail head 34
are included in the Development Agreement. He stated that also before the Council 35
tonight is the establishment of a storm sewer tax district, which is normal process for 36
residential developments. He explained that this allows the City to contract for 37
necessary maintenance and then levy the amount back to the property owners, should 38
the homeowners’ association not conduct the necessary maintenance. 39
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Anderson asked for the approximate location off Parkview for the potential trailhead. 41
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Finke replied that potential access would be off the shared driveway. 43
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Cousineau asked if there would be a homeowners’ association. 45
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Finke stated that there will be an associations of home owners that will coordinate the 47
activities of the group, predominantly for the maintenance of the conservation areas 48
which will be overseen by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. 49
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Martin stated that staff did an excellent job outlining the information in the staff 1
memorandum on these very technical items. 2
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1. Resolution No. 2018-12 Granting Final Plat Approval for School Lake 4
Nature Preserve 5
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-12 Granting 6
Final Plat Approval for School Lake Nature Preserve. Motion passed 4-1 (Mitchell 7
opposed). 8
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2. CD-PUD Agreement by and between the City of Medina and Wallace 10
and Bridget Marx 11
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to Adopt CD-PUD Agreement by and between 12
the City of Medina and Wallace and Bridget Marx. Motion passed 4-1 (Mitchell 13
opposed). 14
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B. Ordinance No. 630 Establishing the School Lake Nature Preserve Storm 16
Sewer Improvement Tax District – Public Hearing (7:37 p.m.) 17
Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 18
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No comments made. 20
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Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to close the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 22
Motion passed unanimously. 23
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Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Ordinance No. 630 Establishing the 25
School Lake Nature Preserve Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District. Motion passed 26
unanimously. 27
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1. Resolution No. 2018-13 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 29
630 by Title and Summary 30
Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-13 Authorizing 31
Publication of Ordinance No. 630 by Title and Summary. Motion passed unanimously. 32
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Mitchell explained that he is still concerned with the 200 percent density bonus, noting 34
that he would have preferred five lots rather than six lots. He stated that he was 35
concerned with the quality of the conservation areas. He stated that he better 36
understands the reasons and countervailing that the other Council members have made. 37
He stated that his opposing vote is consistent with the vote he made in the fall and noted 38
that he just is not at the same point as the other Council members in terms of the 39
conservation design subdivision. 40
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Martin commended the participation of the watershed district as well. 42
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C. Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program Grant – County Road 101 44
Trail Connection (7:40 p.m.) 45
Finke noted that once staff goes through the process further, it may not be in the best 46
interest of the City to apply for the grant as the work needed for the grant may not justify 47
the grant funding that would be available. He stated that this support would allow the 48
City to apply for the grant, should staff see a benefit. 49
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Pederson asked for additional details. 51
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Finke replied with the maximum slope that is desired for ADA compliance under the 2
grant and what is allowed to meet compliance outside of the grant. He confirmed that 3
staff would only go forward with the grant application, if it would make sense to do so. 4
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1. Resolution No. 2018-14 Supporting Grant Application for Hennepin 6
County Bikeways Participation Program for County Road 101 Trail 7
Connection 8
Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-14 supporting 9
the grant application for the Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program. Motion 10
passed unanimously. 11
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IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:46 p.m.) 13
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A. Mayor Mitchell’s Letter to PERA 15
Johnson stated that Mayor Mitchell drafted a letter to PERA outlining concerns. 16
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Mitchell noted that the Council discussed this item the previous fall. He noted that the 18
PERA funds are underfunded and gives the impression that there is more in the “pot” 19
than there really is. He also discussed the difference between defined benefit plans 20
compared to defined contribution plans. 21
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Martin stated that she agrees with challenging the board on the concerns but noted that 23
she perhaps would have worded the letter differently. She suggested using less 24
aggressive language. 25
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Mitchell agreed that the language could be amended and brought back to the next 27
Council meeting. He stated that he does not mind softening the language. 28
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Pederson stated that he agrees that the changes should not affect existing employees. 30
He noted that he also agrees that the PERA system cannot go on in its current system. 31
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Cousineau asked if Mitchell would consider copying another body that may be tuned into 33
the issue outside of PERA. 34
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Johnson confirmed that he would work with the Council members to make the suggested 36
changes and could then send out the letter. He confirmed the consensus of the Council 37
that the item will not need to come back before the Council again for approval. 38
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X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:56 p.m.) 40
No comments. 41
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XI. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:56 p.m.) 43
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the bills, EFT 004498E-44
004511E for $46,332.32 and order check numbers 046929-046978 for $151,349.50 and 45
payroll EFT 0508451-0508482 for $52,570.85. Motion passed unanimously. 46
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XII. ADJOURN 48
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. 49
Motion passed unanimously. 50
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Bob Mitchell, Mayor 3
Attest: 4
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk 7
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson
FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director
DATE: February 28, 2018
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2018
SUBJECT: 2018 Road Material & Equipment Bids
It is my recommendation that we accept the following low bids in red (all other companies and
their bids are shown in blue) on the attached City of Medina 2018 Road Material & Equipment
Bid results spreadsheet (EXHIBIT A), using them whenever possible. However, there may be
scheduling or availability complications, as well as distance issues at times, that may require the
City to use the second lowest bid:
• Bituminous Mixtures for paving and patching roads (#1 & #2)
o Omann Brothers (picked up)
o No bid (delivered to site)
o Omann Brothers (placed on streets)
• Bituminous Mixtures for paving and patching roads (#3 & #4)
o Omann Brothers (picked up)
o No bid (delivered to site)
o Omann Brothers (placed on streets)
• Bituminous Mixtures for paving and patching trails (#5)
o Omann Brothers (placed on trails)
• Bituminous Fine Mix/Sand Mix (#6)
o Omann Brothers (picked up)
o No bid (delivered to site)
• Bituminous Integral Curb Installation (#7)
o Omann Brothers
• Milling of Bituminous Surface (which includes Milling Removal) (#8)
o Omann Brothers (all depths)
• Miscellaneous Milling Services (#9)
o Omann Brothers
• Reclaim Roadway (#10)
o Midwest Asphalt (all depths)
Agenda Item # 5A
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• Sealcoating/Installed CRS-2 Liquid Asphalt (#11A & #11B)
o Pearson Brothers
• Curb Installation (#12 & #13)
o Schmidt Curb Co. Inc. (remove & replace)
o No bid (remove and replace/others)
o Schmidt Curb Co. Inc. (new installation)
• Crushed Limestone (delivered to site) (#14, #15, & #16)
o Kraemer Mining & Material
• Clean Crushed Limestone (delivered to site) (#17)
o Bryan Rock
• Crushed Recycled Material-Bituminous (#18)
o KD & Company (picked up & delivered to site)
• Class 5 Gravel (delivered to site) (#19)
o Fehn Companies
• Winter Sand (delivered to site) (#20)
o Hassan Sand & Gravel
• Clean Crushed Limestone Chips (delivered to site) (#21)
o Bryan Rock
• Granite or Trap Rock (#22)
o No bid
• Rip Rap (delivered to site) (#23)
o Bryan Rock
• Equipment Rental (#24)
o Hassan Sand & Gravel
o Omann Brothers
o Designing Nature
• Equipment Rental (#25)
o Omann Brothers
• Equipment Rental (#26)
o No bid
• Equipment Rental (#27)
o Designing Nature
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COMPANY
#1 MN-D.O.T.
SPNWB230(B) MIX
#2 MN-D.O.T.
SPNWB330(B) MIX
# 3 MN-D.O.T.
SPWEB240(B) MIX
#4 MN-D.O.T. SPWEB340(C)
MIX
#5 MN-D.O.T.
SPWEA240(B) MIX
#6 BITUMINOUS
FINE MIX/SAND MIX
#7 BITUMINOUS
INTEGRAL CURB
INSTALLATION
#8 MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE
AT DEPTH PER SQ YD
(INCLUDING MILLING REMOVAL)
#9 MISCELLANEOUS MILLING
SERVICES AT PER HOUR RATE #10 RECLAIM ROADWAY AT
DEPTH PER SQUARE YARD
ALLIED
BLACKTOP CO.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up________
Del to site________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
BITUMINOUS
ROADWAYS INC.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
BRYAN ROCK
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
COMMERCIAL
ASPHALT(TILLER)
Picked up____47.05_____
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up____47.10_____
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up____45.80_____
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up____52.05_____
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
DENNIS FEHN
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
D0B0SZENSKI &
SONS, INC.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets _____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
GMH ASPHALT
CORP
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_66.41
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_66.25
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_64.86
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_70.44
Place on City Trails
$___95.00___/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$__20.00_/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
HARDRIVES, INC
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
KD & COMPANY
(DMJ)
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
KRAEMER
MINING & MAT
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
MIDWEST
ASPHALT CORP.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_88.00
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_88.00
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_88.00
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets _92.00
Place on City Trails
$__150.00___/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$__6.50__/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $__3.30__/SqYd
2-4” Depth $__4.75__/SqYd
4-6” Depth $__6.20__/SqYd
Mobilization Fee $1200.00
Width of Machine __7’____
Per hour rate ___750.00__
Mobilization fee $1000.00_
0-2” Depth $__.60___/SqYd
2-4” Depth $__.70___/SqYd
4-6” Depth $_1.00___/SqYd
Mobilization Fee $800.00
WM. MUELLER &
SONS, INC.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
N. COUNTRY
CONCRETE INC.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
OMANN
BROTHERS
Picked up___44.50______
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_61.95
Picked up___46.00______
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_63.45
Picked up____45.00_____
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_61.95
Picked up____50.25_____
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_67.75
Place on City Trails
$___81.50___/ton
Picked up__59.50__
Del to site________
Installation Price
$__5.00___/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $_1.75___/SqYd
2-4” Depth $_2.50___/SqYd
4-6” Depth $_4.20___/SqYd
Mobilization Fee $500.00
Width of Machine _60”__
Per hour rate ___475.00__
Mobilization fee__500.00__
0-2” Depth $__3.50__/SqYd
2-4” Depth $__3.50__/SqYd
4-6” Depth $__3.50__/SqYd
Mobilization Fee $500.00
PEARSON
BROTHERS INC.
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
SCHMIDT CURB
CO
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
BARTON SAND &
GRAVEL
Picked up______________
Del. To site_____________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Picked up______________
Del to site______________
Placed on city streets_____
Place on City Trails
$___________/ton
Picked up_________
Del to site_________
Installation Price
$_______/Lin Ft
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
Width of Machine ________
Per hour rate ___________
Mobilization fee $________
0-2” Depth $________/SqYd
2-4” Depth $________/SqYd
4-6” Depth $________/SqYd
EXHIBIT A
PAGE 2 - ROAD MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT BIDS - 2018
COMPANY
#11A SEALCOATING
INSTALLED CRS-2 LIQUID
ASPHALT @.27Gal/SqYd 1/8”
Trap rock@25#/SqYd
#11B SEALCOATING
INSTALLED CRS-2 LIQUID
ASPHALT @.30 Gal/SqYd
FA2 Granite @28#/SqYd
#12 CURB
INSTALLATION MN-
D.O.T. D424
#13 CURB
INSTALLATION MN-
D.O.T. B618
#14 ¾ “ MINUS
CRUSHED
LIMESTONE
#15 1” MINUS (MN-
D.O.T. 3138, CLASS
5) CRUSHED
LIMESTONE
#16 1 ½”
MINUS
CRUSHED
LIMESTONE
#17 1 ½”
CLEAN
CRUSHED
LIMESTONE
#18 CLASS 5
CRUSHED
RECYCLED MAT-
BITUMINOUS
#19 CLASS 5
GRAVEL
#20 FA-1
(WINTER
SAND)
#21 5/16” CLEAN
CRUSHED
LIMESTONE
CHIPS
#22 3/16” CLEAN
F.A. 3 GRANITE
OR TRAP ROCK
#23 CLASS 3
RIP RAP
ALLIED
BLACKTOP CO
0-25,000 SqYds $__1.50__
25-50,000 SqYds $_1.43__
50-75,000 SqYds $_1.41__
75-100,000 SqYds $1.39__
0-25,000 SqYds $__1.46_
25-50,000 SqYds $_1.39_
50-75,000 SqYds $_1.36_
75-100,000 SqYds$ 1.35_
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$______/ton
BRYAN ROCK
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$__16.85__/ton
Delivered to site
$__16.50__/ton
Delivered to site
$__16.50__/ton
Delivered to site
$__24.60__/ton
.
Picked up
__13.70___/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$__24.60__/ton
.
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_42.10_/ton
.
BARTON SAND
& GRAVEL
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$______/ton
FEHN
COMPANIES
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$__11.30__/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
KD &
COMPANY
(DMJ)
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
___8.60___/ton
Delivered to site
__13.00___/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
GMH ASPHALT
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$____________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$___________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
HASSAN SAND
& GRAVEL
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$__21.00__/ton
Delivered to site
$__21.00__/ton
Delivered to site
$__21.00__/ton
Delivered to site
$__26.00__/ton
Picked up
___9.50___/ton
Delivered to site
__15.00___/ton
Delivered to site
$__15.00__/ton
Delivered to site
$__12.75__/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
KRAEMER
MINING & MAT
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$__16.20__/ton
Delivered to site
$__15.95__/ton
Delivered to site
$__16.45__/ton
Delivered to site
$__26.25__/ton
Picked up
_________/ton
Delivered to site
__14.45___/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
MIDWEST
ASPHALT
CORP.
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
___9.50___/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
NORTH
COUNTRY
CONCRETE
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__80.00_____/Lin Ft
R&R-other 60.00/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__40.00____/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$__80.00_____/Lin Ft
R&R-other 60.00/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__40.00____/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
OMANN
BROTHERS
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
PEARSON
BROTHERS
0-25,000 SqYds $__1.14__
25-50,000 SqYds $_1.05__
50-75,000 SqYds $_1.03__
75-100,000 SqYds $1.00__
0-25,000 SqYds $__1.10_
25-50,000 SqYds $_1.10_
50-75,000 SqYds $_1.05_
75-100,000 SqYds$ 1.05_
Remove/Replace
$__________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__________/Lin Ft
Remove/Replace
$_________/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$_________/Lin Ft
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
SCHMIDT
CURB CO INC
0-25,000 SqYds $_ ______
25-50,000 SqYds $_ _____
50-75,000 SqYds $_______
75-100,000 SqYds $______
0-25,000 SqYds $_______
25-50,000 SqYds $______
50-75,000 SqYds $______
75-100,000 SqYds $_____
Remove/Replace
$__42.00____/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__26.00____/Lin Ft
Mobilization fee $500 if
under 100’ of curb
Remove/Replace
$__39.00____/Lin Ft
R&R-other ____/Lin Ft
New Installation
$__24.00___/Lin Ft
Mobilization fee $500 if
under 100’ of curb
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Picked up
__________/ton
Delivered to site
__________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Delivered to site
$_________/ton
Deliver to site
$_______/ton
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COMPANY
#24 - TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK WITH
OPERATOR
#25 - CRAWLER DOZER WITH OPERATOR #26 - CRAWLER LOADER WITH OPERATOR #27 - CRAWLER BACKHOE WITH OPERATOR
DENNIS FEHN
BOX SIZE_____________________ CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR_________________ SIZE OF MACHINE_____________________
PER HOUR___________________________ SIZE OF MACHINE______________________
PER HOUR____________________________ BUCKET SIZE_________________CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR__________________
DOBOSZENSKI & SONS, INC.
BOX SIZE_____________________ CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR_________________ SIZE OF MACHINE_____________________
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KD & COMPANY (DMJ)
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HARDRIVES, INC.
BOX SIZE_____________________ CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR_________________ SIZE OF MACHINE_____________________
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HASSAN SAND & GRAVEL
BOX SIZE_____14-15 - 18.5 ton____ CUBIC YDS (Quad)
PER HOUR____$100.00________
End Dump 24-241/2 tons at $110.00/hour
SIZE OF MACHINE_____________________
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MIDWEST ASPHALT
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WM. MUELLER & SONS, INC.
BOX SIZE_____________________ CUBIC YDS
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PER HOUR__________ _________________ SIZE OF MACHINE________________________
PER HOUR________________________ _____ BUCKET SIZE.__________________CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR ____________________
OMANN BROTHERS (List of other equipment)
BOX SIZE____18-19 ton___________ CUBIC YDS (Quad)
PER HOUR___$95.00__________ SIZE OF MACHINE____CAT D6____________
PER HOUR $150.00 + Mobilization of $300.00 SIZE OF MACHINE ______________________
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PER HOUR_____________________
SCHOENING EXCAVATING
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BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS
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DESIGNING NATURE (See List)
BOX SIZE________15___________ CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR____$80.00_________
SIZE OF MACHINE_______________________
PER HOUR_____________________________ SIZE OF MACHINE________________________
PER HOUR_____________________________ BUCKET SIZE_________2.5________CUBIC YDS
PER HOUR________$130.00_______
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City of Medina Position Description
POLICE/FINANCE CLERK
City Council Approved September 1, 2015
Position Title: Police/Finance Clerk
Department: Police/Finance
Supervisor’s Title: Public Safety Director/Finance Director
Pay Grade: Step 1-2
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Work Status: Full-time
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Police Clerk: Performs non-supervisory clerical work and transcription duties to support and assist the
administration of the police department. Processes a variety of reports and related documents for the police
department. Assists with the handling, processing and storage of evidence. Tracks department mandated
training. Assists with police reserve functions. This position serves as a confidential employee. This position
will back up the full time administrative assistant.
Finance Clerk: Performs various phases of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to process
vendor and customer records for preparing and issuing payments and invoices. Provide backup to Accountant
duties; assisting with utilities, customer inquiries, data entry and records management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Police Clerk
Transcribes and prepares dictated police reports.
Transcribes and prepares victim, witness and suspect statements.
Submits reports to the concerned officers for their final review.
Submits to administrative staff to forward to appropriate prosecuting authority.
Processes evidence, tracts and releases property from the evidence room.
Record keeping of Officers mandated training.
Accounts Payable
Maintains and monitors electronic vendor transactions.
Examines invoices for proper departmental authorization, sales tax liability and contractual
obligations.
Applies bill payment processes in accordance with city and state statute purchasing and payment
requirements.
Resolves discrepancies concerning billing amounts with vendors.
Accurately enters invoice information to automated system and prepares disbursements.
Prepares accounts payable and prepaid expense reconciliations and accruals.
Accounts Receivable
Handles and processes cash for payments from checks or cash and refunds and performs cashier
duties.
Receives payments for licenses, assessments, rents, tickets, fees, beverages, and invoices.
Assures accurate receipting and timely deposits.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists Police Department with calls, reports, correspondence with various law enforcement
agencies & insurance companies and assess and collect fees for reports and various fees.
Assists the Finance Department in support of daily finance activities including: audit preparation
and coordinating, utilities, payroll and general office duties.
Enters journal entries.
Coordinate and organize annual Medina Celebration Day event.
Operates office equipment to perform copying, binding, mailing, emailing and other office skills.
Quality of services performed meets required standards for neatness, accuracy, and completeness.
Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines and schedules.
Agenda Item # 5B
City of Medina Position Description
POLICE/FINANCE CLERK
City Council Approved September 1, 2015
Anticipates work needs and prepares in advance.
Maintains a pleasant, tactful and courteous manner in dealing with both the public and City staff.
Provides good working habits and a willingness to cooperate with others and contribute in a
positive way to a pleasant working climate.
Performs other duties as delegated by supervisor or apparent.
HIRING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Knowledge of, and skill in, the correct use of English in business writing.
Knowledge of guidelines and practices related to records retention.
Knowledge of data privacy and open meetings law requirements.
Skill to communicate with a variety of individuals and handle a variety of customer service
situations.
Ability to work independently and plan, organize and prioritize work tasks.
Ability to prepare work results with completeness and accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple ongoing tasks and complete work in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent 10-key, keyboard and computer skills.
Ability to type accurately at 65 wpm and have working knowledge of personal computers, word
processing typewriters, and word processing software and transcription/dictation equipment.
Ability to use judgment to recognize, trace and correct errors in accounting entries.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Two-year degree in administrative assistant, accounting or related field and two years of related
work experience.
Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to City financial management.
Experience in working with municipal database programs, including Banyon Data Systems (BDS).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work is performed indoor at city hall. The exception is trips to training, local bank, and other City
property. Generally, the position requires light lifting, usually less than 10 pounds, with up to 50 pounds
on occasion. There is minimal exposure to hazardous materials in this position in relation to cleaning
supplies and the handling of evidence. Exposure could happen when processing evidence.
City of Medina Position Description PLANNING DIRECTOR
City Council Approved: _______2018
Position Title: Planning Director
Department: Planning and Zoning
Supervisor’s Title: City Administrator
Pay Grade: Step 8-9, DOQ
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Work Status: Full-time
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Directs and supervises City planning and zoning functions. Performs highly responsible and independent
executive and professional work related to implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
and Subdivision regulations. Prepares reports, provides presentations and makes recommendations to the
City Administrator, Planning Commission and City Council on development plan review and other land
use applications. Represents the City in implementing the City’s land use philosophy, which is focused
on the protection of open spaces and preservation of natural resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Serves as department head and supervises all planning and zoning functions and personnel.
Participates with the City Administrator in establishing goals, budget plans and implementation
strategies to ensure the desired level of planning and development activities are being provided.
Reviews land use development plans for consistency with City plans, land use regulations,
policies and applicable State and environmental regulations.
• Performs complex reviews and analysis of site planning, variance, conditional use permit,
subdivision, design standards, and other land use applications.
• Recommends changes to bring proposed plans into conformance.
• Coordinates comments of other City staff and consultants to develop project reports.
• Provides necessary follow-up to questions and applications, including verbal and written
communication with applicants, developers, engineers, architects, attorneys, realtors, etc.
Prepares and presents clear reports on planning related items to the City Administrator, Planning
Commission and the City Council, assuring that proposals are complete and adequate information
is available to make proper decisions.
• Attends Planning Commission meetings and attends Council meetings as needed.
• Develops charts, maps, or other graphic materials as needed to support/illustrate findings.
• Drafts resolutions, ordinances, and other documents for adoption by City Council.
Maintains City Comprehensive Plan and coordinates update processes.
Makes recommendations and administers annual department budget.
Establishes training and professional development programs for department.
Coordinates preparation of development related agreements for approved projects prior to the
issuance of building permits. Authorizes projects to proceed upon all requirements being met.
Participates in long-term financial and capital planning based upon City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Makes recommendations and participates with City Administrator in economic development
activities.
Communicates City’s vision, goals and policies effectively to developers and to general public.
Maintains current City Zoning Ordinances. Identifies and develops amendments as required.
Prepares reports and drafts ordinances for adoption by the City Council.
Oversees the City Code enforcement program’s staff and consultants.
Supervises building permit application and plan review processing and provides oversight of
contracted building official services.
Administers developer letter of credits, site plan escrows/deposits, or other related development
securities.
Represents the City of Medina in a tactful manner that commands respect of the public,
contractors, developers and others. Works closely with community organizations, interested
citizens and committees relative to planning functions.
Agenda Item # 5C
City Council Approved: _______2018
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors and reports activities of the Metropolitan Council, State agencies, legislature and other
local and regional entities that may affect planning authority and decision making.
Coordinates memos, articles, or updates on planning activities for the City’s newsletter.
Works closely with the community, citizens and committees relative to planning functions.
Represents City on task forces, committees, or meetings involving planning issues.
Oversees maintenance of the city-wide Geographic Information System (GIS).
Administers park & trail planning activities consistent with Comprehensive Plan or trail studies.
Supervises planning project files and property files.
Documents billable hours for review of land-use or other applications in a timely manner.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent, or assigned by the City Administrator.
HIRING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of municipal planning and zoning principles, practices and ordinances.
• Knowledge of land use laws in the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge of environmental practices and laws.
• Skill in coordinating flow of information/communication between staff, Planning Commission,
and City Council, with the ability to effectively manage time and work to meet deadlines.
• Skill of excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to apply City’s strict development regulations assertively, but with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to be public service oriented with tactful and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective work relationships with a variety of groups and individuals.
• Ability to have a creative, inquiring and innovative manner willing to explore new approaches,
implement new methods, and be receptive to suggestions of others.
• Will have a high degree of integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics.
Machines, tools, and equipment used: City or personal vehicles, computer and printer, plotter, phone,
fax, scanners, calculator, and other typical office equipment; Microsoft Office applications; ESRI GIS
applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in community planning, urban studies or related field.
• Two years of full-time planning experience.
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS applications.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in community planning, urban studies or related field (supplementary municipal
planning experience will be considered as an equivalent for master’s degree during selection).
• Four years of full-time planning experience, with at least three years in local government.
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Environmental experience (i.e. woodlands/wetlands-WCA)
• Supervisory experience of employees.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
• Supervises Associate Planner, Administrative Assistant, planning and zoning consultants, interns,
and other full- and part-time employees in planning and zoning activities. Oversees activities of
contracted building official services.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work is performed indoor at city hall. The exception is site visits related to developments, applications, and
City Council Approved: _______2018
other projects as well as trips to meetings, training, conferences and other City property. Generally, the position
requires light lifting, usually less than 10 pounds, with up to 50 pounds on occasion. Aside from cleansers for
cleaning office workspace, no hazardous materials or chemicals are used on this job.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson
FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director
DATE: February 28, 2018
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2018
SUBJECT: Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker
The Public Works Department has included a seasonal maintenance position in the 2018 budget. Staff
seeks City Council authorization to approve the seasonal maintenance worker job description, recruit
the position, and hire the position. The position will handle many park related tasks, as well as a
variety of other responsibilities for Public Works. Hiring this position will free up time for the full-
time PW staff for the projects that we will be working on this summer.
Agenda Item # 5D
SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Medina is accepting applications from individuals to serve the position of
Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker beginning May to October 2018. The City
will provide flexibility on work hours. The position’s primary responsibilities include
performing non-supervisory, manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work to assist in
maintenance tasks performed in all public works areas; to operate a variety of equipment,
and to perform routine maintenance on City-owned buildings/facilities. Position requires
a high school diploma or equivalent and some knowledge/skills related to public works,
mechanical aptitude, and the ability to be trained in all public works areas and the
operation and use of all public works equipment. Desirable qualifications include the
ability to run basic light-duty equipment and possession of a Class B driver's license. Hourly
rate is $16-19/hour, depending on qualifications. A city application packet may be
obtained at the Medina City Hall, County Road 24, Medina, MN 55340, or on the city’s
website at: www.medinamn.us. Phone: (763) 473-8850. Application materials should
be submitted to Jodi Gallup at Medina City Hall by April 9, 2018 or until position fills.
~City of Medina~ 2/21/18
SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER
1
Position Title: Seasonal PW Maintenance Worker
Department: Public Works
Accountable To: Public Works Foreman
Pay: $16 - $19
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Work Status: Part-time, temporary
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
To perform non-supervisory, manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work to assist in maintenance tasks
performed in all public works areas. To operate a variety of equipment and to perform routine
maintenance on City-owned buildings/facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
• Assists in street maintenance activities: patches potholes and fills cracks; cleans/repairs storm
sewers/catch basins; and paints crosswalks.
• Assists in park maintenance activities: mows grass and trims grass/trees/bushes; inspects playground
equipment and park areas and keeps free of trash and other hazards.
• Assists in the maintenance of City buildings: cleans/sanitizes and performs basic carpentry.
• Performs preventative maintenance of Street Department vehicles as well as heavy and light
equipment, including minor repairs.
• Operates a one-ton truck with a hoist, pickup trucks, riding and push lawn mowers, string trimmer, pumps,
leaf blower, and various hand/power tools.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs other related duties as delegated by the PW Foreman or apparent.
HIRING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Basic knowledge of infrastructure functions: streets, parks, water and sewer.
• Skill in repair and maintenance of public works tools, equipment and facilities.
• Skill in troubleshooting problems and taking corrective measures.
• Ability to comply with OSHA-related rules & ability to follow applicable safety guidelines while performing
work tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exert moderate to considerable effort to perform the position’s essential functions.
• Ability to regularly lift/carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to perform various movements such as lifting, bending, carrying while performing essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age, hold a clean driver’s license, and some
knowledge/skills related to public works.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to run basic light-duty equipment. Class B driver's license.
City of Medina Policy, Procedure and Program Manual
63.90 Ball Field Lighting and IrrigationPark Project Funding Program
Approved October 19, 2010 draft 03.06.2018 1
63.90 Ball Field Lighting and IrrigationPark Project Funding Program
Purpose:
To provide a program that identifies the funding mechanism for the construction and
operation of requested park projects ball field lights and ball field irrigation in City parks.
Policy Statement:
The City of Medina may provide up to a 25% cost-share towards the construction of ball
field lights and ball field irrigation systemsrequested park projects in City parks with
available park dedication funds upon receiving a minimum 25% private cost-share
contribution toward the requested lighting or irrigation project. The City shall have the
option to retain up to 5% of any private contribution to be set aside for operational and
maintenance expenses for of a lighting or irrigation systemthe project. The remaining
50% or balance of the project cost shall be funded either through private contributions
and/or a City sponsored grant award.
Procedures:
1. A City of Medina application for “Park Improvement ProgramProject” shall be
completed and returned to the City of Medina as a pledge to commit the minimum
25% private cost-share for a requested project.
2. The City of Medina Park Commission will review the application to:
a. review the total construction cost of a requested project and verify the
amount of the 25% private cost-share;
b. review the availability of park dedication funds as theto recommend up to
the City’s 25% cost-share;
c. review the timeline and feasibility of providing a grant application for to
support the project (if necessary);
d. review the operational and maintenance impact on the City and need for
any retention of contribution to be set aside for future operational or
maintenance expenses; and
e. provide a recommendation for approval or denial to the Medina City
Council.
3. The Medina City Council shall review the Park Commission recommendation and
provide approval or denial of the application.
4. The City of Medina will submit an application for grant funds when applicable.
5. The minimum 25% private cost-share shall be deposited with the City of Medina
prior to a City award of contract for the capital park project; and, prior to approval
of a City grant agreement for the capital project when applicable.
Program Approval: City Council approved on October 19, 2010; amended March 6,
2018.
Agenda Item # 5G
Resolution No. 2018-
March 6, 2018
Member ___________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM HAMEL ATHLETIC CLUB
WHEREAS, The Hamel Athletic Club has generously offered to donate a check in the
amount of $60,000 (the “Donation”) to the city of Medina (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Donation will be dedicated to the City’s Municipal Park Fund to help
fund the field safety improvements including lights and new dugouts at the Little League Field in
Hamel Legion Park; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the Donation and express its gratitude to the Hamel
Athletic Club for their generosity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, that the City accepts the Donation and thanks the Hamel Athletic Club.
Dated: March 6, 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 # 5H
Hamel Fire Department: 2017 Service Summary
Updated: February 28, 2018
Category Quantity % of Total
FIRE 10 5.9%
MEDICAL 70 41.3%
RESCUE 9 5.3%
HAZARDOUS CONDITION 13 7.6%
SERVICE CALLS 4 2.3%
GOOD INTENT 32 18.8%
FALSE ALARMS 31 18.2%
SEVERE WEATHER 1 .6%
TOTAL 170 100%
CALL TYPE DETAILS
(2) Calls were Mutual Aid
Category Quantity
INCIDENTS 1,556
TRAINING 2,055
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
Business Admin
Fundraising
Community Service
Fire Prevention
Maintenance
2,299
TOTAL 5,910
SERVICE HOURS
Category Metric
CALL RESPONSE 4:03
RESPONDERS PER CALL 9
RESPONSE SUMMARY Category Fire District
Coverage
POPULATION 75.3%
MARKET VALUE 74.3%
TOTAL 74.8%
PROTECTION OF MEDINA
Hamel Fire Department: 2017 Highlights
Updated: February 28, 2018
PERSONNEL BUSINESS
Recruited two new members
Promoted two members to the rank of
Firefighter
Two members achieved MN State
certification as Fire Instructors
One member achieved MN State
certification as Fire Officer
Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
conducted for all members
New Fire Engine outfitted and put into
service
New Command Vehicle put into service
Online form system fully implemented for
efficiency and elimination of waste
Learning Management System implemented
for training delivery & records management
Implemented Mass Casualty Triage and
Active Shooter “GO” Kits
(15) Policies Created or Re-Written
Reimbursement process redesigned to be
completely event-based
3/1/2018
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Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 1
Chief Jeff Leuer, Loretto Fire Department
Loretto Volunteer Fire Department
2017 Year End Report
●Corcoran (40%)
●Greenfield (22%)
●Independence (24%)
●Loretto (100%)
●Medina (13%)
Proudly Serving the Cities of:
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 2
Organizational Membership
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 3
(1) Fire Chief
(4) Asst. Fire Chief
(7) Captain
(1) Lieutenant
(1) Safety Officer
(19) Firefighter
(1) Office Admin
●Corcoran (7)
●Greenfield (11)
●Independence (0)
●Loretto (13)
●Medina (1)
Members Residence
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 4
1
13
11
7
0
Calls for Service by City 2017
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 5
No. Calls % of All Calls
Firefighter
Hours
Loretto 26 13%378
Medina 30 15%332
Independence 52 26%765
Corcoran 50 25%711
Greenfield 40 20%618
Mutual Aid Outside
Above Cities 5<1%160
Calls for Service by Type 2017
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 6
Medical
Fire /
Smoke Alarm PI
Vehicle
Fire
Gas
Odor Misc
Firefig
hter
Hours
Loretto 18 3 3 2 378
Medina 11 8 5 1 2 1 2 332
Independence 39 3 7 1 1 1 765
Corcoran 24 13 3 4 4 1 1 711
Greenfield 25 6 6 1 1 1 618
Mutual Aid
Outside
Above Cities 23 160
3/1/2018
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Calls for Service by Time 2017
Loretto Fire Department ‐2017 Year End Report 7
Calls for Service by Day 2017
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 8
Sunday
37
Monday
40
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
28
Thursday
25
Friday
22
Saturday
21
Calls for Service by Response 2017
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 9
Calls for Service Historically
Loretto Fire Department ‐2017 Year End Report 10
Mutual Aid -Provided vs. Requested
Loretto Fire Department ‐2017 Year End Report 11
Firefighter Hours for Calls and Events
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 12
●Administration Hours – 1810
●Chief & Admin Staff (2 part‐time)
●Firefighter Training ‐2128
●Public Events ‐1079
●Station & Apparatus Maintenance ‐633
●Firefighter Hours for Calls ‐2964
Total hours with calls = 8614
3/1/2018
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Budget – Revenues 2017
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 13
Source Amount
City Contracts $414,848.48
Donations $33,790.93
Gambling $36,142.22
Other Income $18,713.21
Grants $21,240.00
TOTAL Revenue 2017 $524,735.84
Budget – Expenses 2017
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 14
Source Amount
Operating $353,469.56
Capital $111,465.98
Pension $55,000
TOTAL Expenses 2016 $519,935.54
Budget – 2018
Loretto Fire Department – 2017 Year End Report 15
Source Amount
Operating $337,700.00
Capital $123,00.00
Pension $55,000
TOTAL Budget 2018 $515,700
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Long Lake Fire Department
2017 Annual Report
Serving the communities of Long Lake, Medina and Orono with Pride and
Professionalism
2017
Emergency Call
Activity
Incident Type Long
Lake
Medina Orono Mutual
Aid
Total
1 Fire 3110 923
2 Overpressure Rupture,
Explosion, Overheat (No Fire)
00 0 00
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical
Service Incident
17 6 65 1 88
4 Hazardous Condition (No
Fire)
13 2 56 1 72
5 Service Call 5120 228
6 Good Intent Call 6 8 83 3 100
7 False Alarm & False Call 5264 071
8 Severe Weather & Natural
Disaster
00 0 00
9 Special Incident Type 00 1 01
Total Incident Count:49 19 299 16 383
Average
Response Times
District Average Response Time
Long Lake 6:27
Medina 7:09
Orono 6:19
Mutual Aid 19:07
All 6:54
2017 Call Hours
per City
District Hours % of Total
Long Lake 715 13.03%
Medina 197 3.59%
Orono 4108 74.84%
Mutual Aid 469 8.54%
Total 5489 100%
2018 Save the
Dates
Pancake Breakfast April 15th
LLFD Memorial 5K July 28th
Fire Prevention Open House October 8th
SBB Toy and Food Drive December 1st
176 Medical Calls
274 Total Emergency Calls
2017 Annual Report Statistics
77 Fire Calls
21 Car Crash Calls
2888 Fireghter Hours on Emergency Calls
Mutual Aid Calls (10)
City of Medina (16)
City of Maple Plain (127)
City of Independence (121)
Loca
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n
s
Response Statistics
1720 | Medical Hours
990 | Fire Call Hours
178 | Car Crash Calls
1460 1168 151 109
Hours in City
of Independence
Hours in
City of Maple Plain
Hours in
City of Medina
Hours in
Mutual Aid Calls
www.mapleplainre.com
Call Response Times
(Calls in Fire District)
2:39
9 Fireghters
to each day time call (average)
10 Fireghters
to each night time call (average)
Dispatched to en-route
4:55 Dispatched to on-scene
(First Ocer on Scene)
24 Active reghters
at the end of 2017
1 New reghter - Jake DeLisle
1 Retirement- Doug Brooks
Created rst ever Maple Plain Fire Dept. Website
Implemented new governance policies
Enhanced Training program to align with MBFTE
-- 11 Core Elements
Paperless Reporting
Implemented Training Records Management
System
ISO Survey Completed
Rescue 11 Lighting Retro-Fit
Fire Station Building Needs Study
2 Fireghter resignations
due to relocation
2017 HIGHLIGHTSPERSONNEL
Total Fireghter Training Hours = 1802
Busiest Day of the Week = Sunday
www.mapleplainre.com
2040 Comprehensive Plan Page 1 of 3 March 6, 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: February 28, 2018
MEETING: March 6, 2018 City Council
SUBJ: 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Metropolitan Council Comments (v2)
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.
The City Council reviewed comments from the Metropolitan Council at the January 16 meeting
and prepared updates to the Plan and a response to the comments. Staff resubmitted the Plan on
January 23.
The Met Council has reviewed and again deemed the Plan Update incomplete for review. A
copy of the Met Council review comments is attached. Staff has noted how each comment was
addressed in red text below each comment.
Long-term Sewer Service Area
The primary comment related to the proposed acreage which the City proposed to remove from
the Long-Term Sewer Service Area (LTSSA). The Metropolitan Council staff previously
supported the removal of 850 net acres based upon the wetland data it was utilizing. The acreage
is equivalent to our area in the northwest corner of the City which is being added to the Blue
Lake Treatment Plant service area (and shifted from the Metropolitan Treatment Plan). The City
proposed to remove slightly less than 850 net acres, based upon our local wetland dataset.
The Metropolitan Council has now recalculated the net acreage of the area being added to the
Blue Lake Treatment Plant service area based upon the City’s wetland data and found it to be
730 net acres. Metropolitan Council staff subsequently updated the maximum net acreage which
it will support being removed from the LTSSA to a like amount (730 net acres).
Staff has identified areas near Medina Road and Holy Name Drive to balance this acreage and no
longer request removal from the LTSSA at this time. The City will continue to seek
opportunities to reduce the LTSSA going into the following decennial update.
Staff has recommended potential changes on Maps 5-5 and 5-6 and in the text which update the
acreage.
Housing Tools
The Met Council has required that Plans include “A description of public programs, fiscal
devices, and other specific actions that could be used to meet the existing and projected housing
Agenda Item # 8A
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needs identified in the housing element. Include in what circumstances and in what sequence
they would be used.” Previous drafts included such a list. The latest Met Council comments
requested additional tools be added to the description. Staff has recommended language related
to the tools requested on pages 7-10 of Chapter 4.
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration
The latest comments requested additional details related to the City’s plan to reduce inflow and
infiltration of surface and groundwater into the sanitary sewer system. The City Engineer is
coordinating this information with Met Council staff and it will be added to the sanitary sewer
plan and resubmitted.
Density Flexibility Language
The draft Plan includes language which allows the City to consider density flexibility for projects
which protect natural resources or otherwise meet City objectives. The Met Council has adopted
a policy which limits density flexibility within the LTSSA. The City’s Plan acknowledges these
limitations and states that flexibility in the LTSSA will not result in density above 1 unit per 10
acres.
The Met Council has requested additional clarification that its Flexible Design Guidelines will be
enforced. Staff has suggested potential language in Objective 9 on Page 12 of Chapter 5.
The Plan also describes potential density flexibility within the residential uses in the urban
service area. The Met Council has requested information related to how much flexibility may be
considered. Staff has suggested language limiting this flexibility to 10% less than the minimum
up to 20% above the maximum. The 20% limitation matches the existing CD-PUD ordinance.
Staff’s impression is that the Met Council would be concerned with a significant allowance for
reduction below the minimum standards, and recommends that it be limited to 10%. This
language can be found in objective 2 on Chapter 5, page 13.
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 throughout the review process. During review on January 16, the
City Council discussed a response which would continue to advocate the City’s position that the
2018 staging is not inconsistent with Met Council requirements. Nonetheless, if the Met Council
finds that the staging is not consistent, the City has indicated that it would change the staging
upon Met Council request.
Staff recommends that this response be included with the resubmitted Comp Plan.
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Net Acre Calculations
While updating an inconsistency in tables noted in the Met Council comments, staff noted other
slight differences in tables in the Plan. It appears that these differences are a result of the
interplay between different datasets including Hennepin County parcel data, DNR lake
information, and the City’s wetland data. Staff has updated tables throughout using a common
methodology.
County Road 19 Trail Language
The Met Council requested that staff update the language of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space
plan to specify that the trail along County Road 19 is called the “Lake Independence Regional
Trail.” Staff has updated the chapter accordingly.
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.
Attachments
1) Met Council Comments (with responses)
2) Draft Cover letter to Met Council
3) DRAFT Comprehensive Plan changes (Chapters 4, 5, and 6 and Maps 5-5 and 5-6
February 22, 2018
Dusty Finke, City Planner
City of Medina
2052 County Road 24
Medina, MN 55340
RE: Medina 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Incomplete for Review
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)
supplemental information, which was received on January 23, 2018. In addition, supplemental
information including GIS shapefiles for Sanitary District Connections, Interconnections, Stations,
Metropolitan Council Environmental Service Connections, Sanitary Forcemain Lines, and Sanitary
Gravity Lines were received on January 25. GIS shapefiles for Subsurface Sanitary Sewer Systems
and City wetlands were received as supplemental information on February 1. Supplemental
information with text updates for the park chapter was received on February 14. Council staff
reviewed the submission and finds the Plan incomplete for review for wastewater and housing
review. The formal review of the Plan is suspended until the Council receives the supplemental
materials needed to make the Plan complete.
The Plan has below potential policy issues regarding conformance with the 2040 Water Resources
Policy Plan (2040 WRPP) and consistency with 2040 Housing Policy Plan (2040 HPP).
Conformance with the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan
In an initial informal plan submittal, the City’s wastewater plan reflected a virtual elimination
of the Long-Term Sewer Service Area (LTSSA). In October 2017, the City and Council met to
discuss the LTSSA, and Council indicated that it would entertain removal of a portion of
LTSSA within the City around Loretto whose service area was changed from going to the
Metropolitan Treatment Plant service area, to being served through the Blue Lake Treatment
Plant service area. Based on initial calculations using NWI wetland data, the area agreed
upon was 865 net acres (based on NWI wetland data). This proposed reduction in the Blue
Lake LTSSA reflected balancing the total Blue Lake LTSSA to that which was reflected in the
2030 System Plan.
The most recent revised Plan, considered a total removal of 848 net acres. However, using
the more accurate wetland data provided by the City, we found that the developable area
which was switched from the Metropolitan service area to the Blue Lake service area was
730 net acres. As such, the Council would be willing to entertain removal of 730 net acres
from the LTSSA. The current proposed Plan shows that 848 net acres are to be removed
from the LTSSA. The Plan’s text and map need to be revised to reflect no more than 730 net
acres are to be removed from the LTSSA; an adjustment of 120 net acres is needed.
Unaddressed, this difference of approximately 120 net acres poses a system departure.
Mr. Dusty Finke
February 22, 2018
Page 2
For conformance with the 2040 WRMPP:
• The Plan’s text and map need to be revised to reflect no more than 730 net acres,
using local wetland data, are removed from the LTSSA. An adjustment of 120 net
acres is needed.
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.
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 LTSSA, thus precluding future
economical sewered development (2040 WRPP, p. 60).
The Staging and Growth Plan (Map 5-5) and Long-term Sewer Service Area exhibit (Map 5-
6) was updated and now proposes to remove less than the updated total of 730 net acres as
directed by Met Council staff. Text was also updated on page 5-11.
Consistency with the 2040 Housing Policy Plan
The Plan acknowledges the City’s share of the region’s affordable housing need for 2021-
2030, which is 244 units. Currently, the text and staging table do not provide information
specific to the 2021-2030 timeframe. The text and staging currently show and discussed the
higher density residential available during the 2018-2030. However, to be consistent with
housing policy, the Plan needs to ensure sufficient residential land at higher densities needs
is available during 2021-2030 timeframe to provide opportunities for the development of at
least that much new affordable housing. High density development prior to 2021 would apply
to City’s share of the current affordable housing need for 2011-2020.
To be consistent with the 2040 HPP:
• 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 Plan is inconsistent with the 2040 HPP and does not fulfill the housing planning
requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLPA). 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))
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Wastewater (Kyle Colvin/Roger Janzig, 651-602-1151/651-602-1803)
Mr. Dusty Finke
February 22, 2018
Page 3
The Plan is incomplete for wastewater and, as discussed above, currently represents a
potential system departure from the Council’s adopted metropolitan system plans. The
following items are needed for completeness for wastewater review:
• Conformance with the 2040 WRMPP - Long-Term Sewer Service Area
The Plan’s text and map need to be revised to reflect no more than 730 net acres, using
local wetland data, are removed from the LTSSA. An adjustment of approximately 120
net acres is needed.
The Staging and Growth Plan (Map 5-5) and Long-term Sewer Service Area exhibit (Map 5-
6) was updated and now proposes to remove less than the updated total of 730 net acres as
directed by Met Council staff. Text was also updated on page 5-11.
• Inflow and Infiltration (I/I)
The Plan needs to describe sources and extent of existing I/I in municipal and private
sewer systems. The following areas need to be addressed for completeness:
o Discussion of which sources the community has identified as contributors to I/I.
o Wastewater flow data are available for 2016 and 2017 – which included higher than
the shown average for peak flows – but are not included in the calculations.
o A breakdown of public and private contributions. This can be an estimate with stated
assumptions, based on flow data, or a plan for completing flow monitoring to
determine these values.
The Plan needs to describe the community’s implementation plan for preventing and
eliminating excessive I/I for the public and private sewer systems. The following needs to
be addressed for completeness:
o The Plan needs to include an estimate of the cost of existing and/or future I/I if not
addressed.
o The implementation plan should recognize the amount of losses by the City and how
much investment is needed to reduce I/I.
o The City has not included an estimate of the dollars currently spent by the City in not
addressing I/I. For instance, for the municipal wastewater charge (MWC ) charge
alone – not including the amounts the community has spent on capacity upgrades,
maintenance, cleaning, insurance or other – based on the percentages of I/I noted in
the plan compared with the annual historical MWC from 2004 to 2017 indicates that
the community has spent over $800k to treat and convey I/I through the regional
system. Over the same time period, the community invested less ($660k) in reducing
the amount of I/I in the system.
o The Plan does not include a section for implementation of I/I mitigation for private
infrastructure.
o There is no long-term strategy that reflects the significance of I/I in the community.
The budgeted amounts are only for two years. A list of priorities for I/I mitigation
based on flow reduction, budget, and schedule should be included in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
Additional detail has been provided related to I/I.
Mr. Dusty Finke
February 22, 2018
Page 4
Advisory Comments
The Plan (Page 20) states that: “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 Metropolitan Council, when
available.
Housing (Tara Beard, 651-602-1051)
The Plan is incomplete for housing and inconsistent with the 2040 HPP.
Consistency with the 2040 HPP
As discussed above, to be consistent with the 2040 HPP, the Plan needs to ensure enough
higher density residential land (a minimum of 8 units per acre) is guided between 2021-2030
to support the City’s affordable housing need of 244 units. Also, the Plan needs to correct
inconsistencies in the acres shown available for high density in the housing chapter (Page 4-
6, 13.4 net acres) and in the staging table (16.4 net acres).
To be complete for housing review, the following changes are needed:
• The Plan needs to state whether the City would consider issuing housing bonds to
address housing needs and if so, in what circumstances. Please note that the Plan
(Page 4-7) states that “Minnesota Statute allows HRAs to issue housing bonds to provide
affordable housing”. However, that is not correct. For additional information, please see
the resource sheet on municipal bond issuance:
https://metrocouncil.org/Handbook/Files/Resources/Fact-Sheet/HOUSING/Municipal-Bond-Issuance.aspx.
Text was updated on page 4-7 and 4-8.
• The Plan needs to indicate whether or not the City would utilize the 4(d) tax program to
address affordable housing needs. The 4(d) tax program is noted in the Plan, but is
misrepresented. The 4(d) program allows properties to receive the same tax breaks as
those eligible and administered by Minnesota Housing if the property owner agrees to
rent and income restrictions AND receives “financial assistance” from local government.
The City’s consideration would be whether or not they would consider financial support of
any amount to allow a property owner to take advantage of the same tax break without
necessarily being a participant in Minnesota Housing’s Low Income Rental Classification
program.
Text was updated on page 4-10. As noted in the comment, the City has no need to consider
whether a property may enroll in the program. A property may be eligible through
involvement in other programs, including financial support by the City as otherwise
described.
• The Plan needs to address the following recognized tools and resources that could be
used to address affordable housing needs, and state in what circumstances, if any, they
would be used to address housing needs:
o Tax abatement (more info at: https://metrocouncil.org/Handbook/Files/Resources/Fact-
Sheet/HOUSING/Tax-Abatement.aspx)
Addressed on page 4-8
Mr. Dusty Finke
February 22, 2018
Page 5
o Land banking
Addressed on page 4-8
o Effective referrals
Addressed on page 4-7
o Participation in housing-related organizations, partnerships, and initiatives
Addressed on page 4-7
o Site Assembly
Addressed on page 4-8
o Zoning and subdivision ordinances
Previously addressed on page 4-9. The City already, and intends to continue,
providing flexibility to various requirements as an incentive to develop affordable
housing.
o Rental licensing and inspection programs
Addressed on page 4-9 and 4-10
Advisory Comments
• The Plan (Page 4-8) references NSP grants; however, these grants are no longer
available.
Reference removed
• The Plan (Page 4-9) refers to Hennepin County HRA’s fair housing policy as a proxy for a
local policy. The Council does not consider county policies as adopted local policy, which
is the tool needed to adequately address the need to affirmatively further fair housing and
uphold the Fair Housing Act as recipients of funding from the U.S. Housing and Urban
Development agency. For additional information, please see the Fair Housing webinar
and policy template for cities that would like to adopt a local Fair Housing Policy located
on the Local Planning Handbook site at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38JY4pNGnZ8&feature=youtu.be,
https://metrocouncil.org/Handbook/PlanIt/Files/Webinar-Fair-Housing-Handout2.aspx,
https://metrocouncil.org/Handbook/PlanIt/Files/Webinar-Fair-Housing-Handout.aspx
Incorrect language removed.
Land Use (Freya Thamman, 651-602-1750)
Advisory Comments
The Plan does an excellent job of integrating natural resource protection and preservation
into the different chapters of the Plan. The Plan indicates that the City will maintain
maximum density of one unit per ten acres for new development in the Rural Residential and
Future Development Area land use.
The Plan includes language to consider exceptions to the maximum density standards for
open space developments that protect natural features and put land in permanent
conservation. It states that within in the LTSSA these exceptions will not result in
development in excess one unit per ten gross acres.
Mr. Dusty Finke
February 22, 2018
Page 6
Consider expanding this language in the Plan to include, for example, whether areas within
or outside the LTSSA would be consistent with the Council’s Flexible Development
Guidelines, bottom of Page1, linked here, https://metrocouncil.org/Handbook/Files/Resources/Fact-
Sheet/LAND-USE/Flexible-Residential-Development-Examples-for-Dive.aspx. Also consider detailing the
conditions under which exceptions would be considered and establishing maximum
allowable densities for exceptions.
Language related to the flexible design guidelines added for the LTSSA in
objective 9 on page 5-12
Likewise, in the Urban area, discussion includes minimum and maximum densities for the
residential land use categories. The Plan also includes language to consider exceptions to or
modifications of density restrictions for developments that protect the natural features or
exceed other standards of the zoning district. Please provide an indication of under what
conditions these would be allowed and what the maximum allowable density would be.
The objective describes when flexibility will be considered (protection of natural
features or exceeding other standards). Language was added limiting the
flexibility to -10% of the minimum density to 20% of the maximum density.
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. After the required elements of the Plan are submitted and found
complete, Council staff will begin the official review process. Our review has identified several
potential conformance and policy concerns. Please be advised that Council action on the City’s
2040 Plan will consider the request to remove LTSSA and if the Plan is consistent with all Council
policies.
We’d like to discuss these policy concerns with you. Please contact Freya Thamman, Sector
Representative, at 651-602-1750 to set up a time to discuss these areas.
Sincerely,
LisaBeth Barajas, Manager
Local Planning Assistance
cc: Katie Rodriguez, Metropolitan Council District 1
Freya Thamman, Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer
Raya Esmaeili, Reviews Coordinator
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March 7, 2018
Metropolitan Council
Attn: Reviews Coordinator
390 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear LisaBeth, Raya, Freya, and technical review staff:
Enclosed, please find updated versions of chapters 4-6 and chapter 8 (and the table of contents)
of Medina’s 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. Changes have been made to these chapters
to address comments provided by the Metropolitan Council on February 22, 2018.
For your convenience, the following pages list the comments provided by Metropolitan Council
staff and describe how each comment was addressed. Red-lined versions of the chapters are also
provided for reference.
The only comment for which changes were not made was the following:
“Consistency with the 2040 Housing Policy Plan
The Plan acknowledges the City’s share of the region’s affordable housing need for
2021-2030, which is 244 units. Currently, the text and staging table do not provide
information specific to the 2021-2030 timeframe. The text and staging currently show
and discussed the higher density residential available during the 2018-2030. However,
to be consistent with housing policy, the Plan needs to ensure sufficient residential land
at higher densities needs is available during 2021-2030 timeframe to provide
opportunities for the development of at least that much new affordable housing. High
density development prior to 2021 would apply to City’s share of the current affordable
housing need for 2011-2020.
To be consistent with the 2040 HPP:
• 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
development prior to 2030, consistent with option 1 described in the 2040 HPP (guided in excess
of 8 units/acre). Because the City anticipates the Plan being in effect in the middle of 2018, the
City has forecasted the potential development of these properties from 2018-2030. The City
believes that it is reasonable and appropriate to find that the City’s 2018-2030 timeframe is not
inconsistent with the requirements of the 2040 HPP, which cover the same planning horizon.
The City requests that review of the Plan Update proceed despite this outstanding question and
requests that the Metropolitan Council find that the 2018-2030 timeframe meets the requirements
of the 2040 HPP. If the Metropolitan Council finds that the timeframe is not consistent with the
2040 HPP, the City has identified the changes necessary to delay the staging of the high-density
housing for development after 2020. This would result in greater than 244 units being available
between 2020-2030 (rather than 2018-2040). Approval of the City’s Update could be
conditioned upon the City making these updates. Although the City does not desire to delay the
staging of the high density residential property, it will do so if the Metropolitan Council finds the
proposed 2018-2030 timeframe is inconsistent with the 2040 HPP.
Thank you for your consideration and for your time and advice while discussing the comments.
The following pages will summarize how all other comments have been addressed. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or
763-473-8846.
My best,
Dusty Finke, AICP
City Planner
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
Resubmitted for Met Council Review – January March 2018
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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
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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
Resubmitted for Met Council Review – January March 2018
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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 313 55 368
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.
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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.
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According to Metropolitan Council projections, Medina is forecasted to need housing for
approximately an additional 1,100 households by 2040. Approximately 150 residential 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.
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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.
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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
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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 2.57 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.
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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
regionscommunities
• 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:
Effective Referrals: One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to support housing
broadly, and in particular to serve households in need of affordable housing, is by making
effective referrals. Being aware of programs and services that are available to existing or future
residents of your community requires little time and virtually no money – but it can be difficult
to keep that information current. Staff in the Planning Department will strive to remain familiar
with the relevant programs to provide effective referrals.
Participation in housing-related organizations, partnerships, and initiatives: Connecting with
others around meeting housing needs in our communities creates opportunities for cities,
counties, the Metropolitan Council and other stakeholders to learn from one another. The City
partners with the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Staff are members
of various professional organizations which provide resources and educational opportunities
related to housing.
Development Authorities: Medina does not have its own Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) and depends onpartners with the Hennepin County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for affordable housing and redevelopment services.
Housing Bonds: Under state law, cities and counties are authorized to develop and administer
programs that make or purchase mortgages to finance the acquisition or rehabilitation of
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affordable housing. Cities may further make or purchase loans using the proceeds of the bond
sales for activities such as new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, or refinancing bond
debt. The City does not anticipate issuing housing bonds. Minnesota State Statute allows HRAs
to issue housing bonds to provide affordable housing.
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
property remains available for development in this area.
Tax Abatement: Local governments are permitted to offer tax reductions to provide a financial
incentive for a public benefit, including the creation of housing affordable to low and moderate-
income households. If a portion of the tax capacity of a property is reduced, such capacity is
offset through increased taxes levied on other properties. The City does not anticipate using tax
abatement.
Land banking and site assembly: Land banks are nonprofit or governmental entities created to
acquire, manage, maintain, and repurpose properties that are vacant, abandoned, underutilized,
or foreclosed to a productive use. Banking and site assembly can provide an opportunity to
ensure vacant property is maintained and does not negatively impact the area and provides the
opportunity to influence the ultimate use of the property. The City does not anticipate utilizing
land banking because there is very little vacant or abandoned property within the City in need
of assembling, holding and maintenance.
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 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 through a pool with other communities. 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.
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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 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.
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 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
for housing below 50% AMI if it is financially responsible to do so.
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
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incentives such as increased density and potential staging plan flexibility for projects which
incorporate affordable housing. The City will provide this flexibility to applications which
provide housing towards the City’s need allocation of 244 units below 50% AMI.
Rental Licensing and Inspection Program: Many communities in the region administer rental
license ordinances that require licensure and inspection of all residential property that
is rented to an outside party. These programs promote the health, safety, and welfare of
residents living in rental property and can help maintain the quality of the community’s
housing supply. Administering a program requires resources, including specialized staff,
which are generally supported through a licensing fee and require a sufficient amount of
licensed rentals to be sustainable. The City will monitor rental housing supply and determine if
and when a program is appropriate.
4(d) Tax Program: The 4(d) tax program provides a 4% tax credit toproperty tax rate reduction
for rental properties which include affordable housing developersunits. This program is
administered through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The City encourages a property
owner to seek such assistance if eligible because of involvement in specified programs,
including programs involving financial assistance from the City as described in this chapter.
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
that the trust can control the future sale of the property to ensure that affordability can be
maintained and can 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.
Medina will evaluate if joining the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust is an
appropriate partnership to meet the City’s housing objectives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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
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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.
• 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.
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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 8,408.38,402.2 49.1% 6,333.06,015.3 37.035.1%
Agriculture 222.7 1.3% 183.2174.5 1.10%
Future Development Area 671.9 3.9% 544.3547.9 3.2%
Low Density Residential 1172.5 6.8% 879.2865.7 5.1%
Medium Density Residential 58.5 0.3% 44.946.2 0.3%
High Density Residential 29.6 0.2% 26.325.7 0.2%
Mixed Residential 137.1 0.8% 97.1 94.1 0.6%
Uptown Hamel 45.0 0.3% 39.0 41.2 0.2%
Commercial 254.2 1.5% 196.0197.6 1.12%
Business 704.6 4.1% 503.0471.9 2.98%
Rural Commercial 67.5 0.4% 46.947.6 0.3%
Institutional 270.2 1.6% 199194.0 1.21%
Parks, Recreation, Open Space 3,106.52,771.5 18.116.2% 2,054.01,971.2 12.011.5%
Private Recreation 343.1 2.0% 260.5297.5 1.57%
Closed Sanitary Landfill 192.2 1.1% 124.37 0.7%
Right-of-Way 673.1 3.9% 672.4616.9 3.96%
Total Acres 16,356.5015.9 12,203.111,732.0
Lakes and Open Water* 763.51,104.6 46.5% 763.51,104.6 46.5%
Wetlands and Floodplain 4,153.94,283.9 24.325.0%
Total City 17,120.5 17,120.5
* Lakes and Open Water amounts include areas adjacent to lakes which are not included in
Hennepin County parcel data and exclude un-meandered lakes.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 17 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 171.0186.4 2.0 342.0372.8
Medium Density Residential 21.324.5 5.0 106.5122.5
High Density Residential 16.41 12.0 196.8193.2
Mixed Residential 9794.1 3.5 339.9329.4
Total Planned Residential 305.8321.1 985.21,017.9
Average Net Residential Density 3.2217
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 848 730
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.
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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 if consistent with the Metropolitan Council’s Flexible Residential Development
Guidelines.
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.
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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. Such
modification shall generally not exceed -10% of the minimum density or +20% of the
maximum density requirement of the relevant land use.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. The numbers below do
not include several lots that have been approved for development, but are not yet
constructed, which is why the capacity noted below 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 463506 197193
2025-2030 470464 9794
2030-2035 0
2035-2040 4847
Total 9801,017 294287
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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 6333.06,015.
3 0.0 6,333.06,01
5.3 0.0 6,015.36,33
3.0 0.0 6,015.36,333
.0 0.0 6,015.36,333
.0
Agriculture 183.2174.5 0.0 174.5183.2 0.0 174.5183.2 0.0 174.5183.2 0.0 174.5183.2
Future Develop. Area 544.3547.9 0.0 547.9544.3 0.0 547.9544.3 0.0 547.9544.3 0.0 547.9544.3
Future Staged Growth* 613.4666.1 -427.3
-481.1 186.1185.0 -162.2
-161.5 23.923.5 0.0 23.923.5 -23.95 0.0
Low Density Residential 710.7679.3 7995.5 790.2774.8 65.167.4 855.3842.2 0.0 855.3842.2 23.95 879.2 865.7
Medium Density Res. 23.621.5 21.324.7 44.946.2 0.0 44.946.2 0.0 44.946.2 0.0 44.946.2
High Density Residential 9.96 16.41 26.325.7 0.0 26.325.7 0.0 26.325.7 0.0 26.325.7
Mixed Residential 0.0 0.0 0.0 9794.1 9794.1 0.0 9794.1 0.0 9794.1
Uptown Hamel 39.033.2 08.0 39.041.2 0.0 39.041.2 0.0 39.041.2 0.0 39.041.2
Commercial 142.9135.9 53.161.7 196.0197.6 0.0 196.0197.6 0.0 196.0197.6 0.0 196.0197.6
Business 246.0196.8 257.0275.
1 503.0471.9 0.0 503.0471.9 0.0 503.0471.9 0.0 503.0471.9
Rural Commercial 46.947.6 0.0 46.947.6 0.0 46.947.6 0.0 46.947.6 0.0 46.947.6
Institutional 199194.0 0.0 199194.0 0.0 199194.0 0.0 199194.0 0.0 199194.0
Parks, Rec, Open Space 2,054.01,971.
2 0.0 1,971.22,05
4.0 0.0 1,971.22,05
4.0 0.0 1,971.22,054
.0 0.0 1,971.22,054
.0
Private Recreation 260.5297.5 0.0 297.5260.5 0.0 297.5260.5 0.0 297.5260.5 0.0 297.5260.5
Closed Sanitary Landfill 124.37 0.0 124.37 0.0 124.37 0.0 124.37 0.0 124.37
Right-of-Way 672.4616.9 0.0 672.4616.9 0.0 672.4616.9 0.0 672.4616.9 0.0 672.4616.9
• Future Staged Growth represents the acreage which is included in a future Staging Period.
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Chapter 6: PARKS, TRAILS, and OPEN SPACE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Baker Park Reserve, operated by Three Rivers Park District,
and 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.
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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 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.
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.
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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 Three Rivers Park District operates an extensive
multi-use trail system within the Baker Park Reserve and the Lake Independence Regional
Trail along CR 19 (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.
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.
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Holy Name Park
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Hunter Lions Park
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Lakeshore Park
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Maple Park
4400 Maple Street 2.5 x x x x x x
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Medina Morningside Park
2522 Bobolink Road 2.4 x x x x x x x x
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400 Hamel Road 5.8 x x x
The Park at Fields of Medina
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Tomann Preserve
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Walnut Park
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Baker Park Reserve
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Area - Parking at 2060 6th Avenue N.180 x x x x
Medina Park System Inventory
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Regional Park Reserve
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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.
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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.
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Ordinance Amendment Page 1 of 6 March 6, 2018
R1, R2, and R3 Districts City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: February 27, 2018
MEETING: March 6, 2018 City Council
SUBJ: Ordinance Amendment – Regulations of R1, R2, and R3 zoning districts
Background
The City anticipates approval of its 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update this spring.
Following approval, the City is required to update all official controls, including zoning
regulations, as necessary to be consistent with the Plan update. This is required to be completed
within 9 months of approval.
The Implementation Chapter (7) of the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan describes the changes
the City anticipated needing to make because of various changes in the Plan. City staff has
incorporated this work, along with various other goals, into a workplan for 2018 which was
approved by the City Council in February. The Implementation Chapter is attached for
reference.
The Plan identifies the need to update regulations related to residential development to address
changes to residential density within the 2020-2040 Plan. This discussion addresses the Low-
and Medium-Density land use within the Comprehensive Plan. The future land use map is
attached for reference, with Low-Density Residential property identified by Yellow and
Medium-Density Residential property identified by Orange. These uses are described as
follows:
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.
The above descriptions and the objectives later established in the Comprehensive Plan provide
guidance on the regulations subsequently adopted by the City. An excerpt of the “Land Use
Principles” and objectives for residential land uses are also attached for reference.
The objectives for residential uses did not change significantly from the 2030 Plan. The primary
changes from the 2030 Plan to the 2040 Plan related to the Low- and Medium-Density land uses
are as follows:
Agenda Item # 9A
Ordinance Amendment Page 2 of 6 March 6, 2018
R1, R2, and R3 Districts City Council Meeting
• Change of required density in LDR to 2.0-3.0 units/acre (from 2.0-3.5 units/acre)
• Change of required density in MDR to 5.0-7.0 units/acre (from 3.5-7 units/acre)
• Addition of two-family residential development as a “primary use” expected in LDR
along with single-family residential
Current Regulations
Following approval of the 2030 Plan, the City created the R1 (Single Family Residential), R2
(Single- and Two-Family Residential) and R3 (Mid-Density Residential) zoning districts, among
others.
The R1 zoning district was intended to implement the LDR land use, describing requirements for
single family developments with a density just over 2 units/acre.
The R2 and R3 zoning districts were intended to implement the MDR land use. The R2 zoning
district allows smaller single-family lots and two-family dwellings, generally resulting in
development near 3.5 units/acre. The R3 zoning district allows townhomes and small multi-
family structures, with a range of 3.5-7 units/acre.
The R1 zoning district currently applies to the Reserve of Medina and Woodland Hill Preserve
neighborhoods and the southwestern portion of the Enclave. The R2 zoning district applies to
Fields of Medina and much of the northwestern portion of the Enclave. The R3 zoning district
currently applies to the townhomes within the Enclave. These neighborhoods can provide
examples if Commissioners and Council members are looking for how the codes translate into
actual construction.
Description of Ordinance Changes
Staff has drafted the attached ordinance to address the land use changes noted above. The
ordinance makes changes to the R1, R2 and R3 districts. Staff has included all of Section 840
and 841 of the City Code for context, but the proposed changes only apply to a few sections of
the code. Staff will highlight the location of the changes in the description below. Upon final
adoption, the sections which are not proposed to be changed will be removed from the ordinance.
R1 District – minor adjustment to purpose statement
Staff does not believe significant changes are necessary for the R1 zoning district. The R1
requirements are included on pages 1-3 of the ordinance. Staff does not believe the adjustment
of the density range for LDR land uses to 2.0-3.0 units/acre (from 2.0-3.5 units/acre) necessitates
changes because the R1 zoning district was designed to result in development at the lower end of
the density range.
Staff recommends additional language in the purpose statement if the Planning Commission and
Council support the changes described below for the R2 zoning district. Staff recommends the
R2 district be considered as an alternative to implement the LDR land use, with the R1 district
expected to be the default district. The proposed language in the purpose statement (middle of
page 1) would make this intention clearer.
Ordinance Amendment Page 3 of 6 March 6, 2018
R1, R2, and R3 Districts City Council Meeting
R2 District – Use as alternative in LDR
The attached ordinance proposes to use the existing R2 zoning district as an alternative means of
implementing the LDR land use. The proposed changes to the regulations can be found at the
bottom of page 3 and onto page 4.
As noted above, after the 2010-2030 Comp Plan, the R2 zoning district allows single- and two-
family dwellings and was intended to result in development near 3.5 units/acre.
Staff believes allowing smaller single-family lots and two-family homes within the LDR land
use may serve some of the objectives described in the Comprehensive Plan. By clustering
smaller lots and using two-family homes, portions of a site can be preserved as open space or to
protect natural resources. Staff believes this serves the following objectives of the Comp Plan: 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. 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.
Allowing smaller lots and two-family homes does introduce the potential for development at
higher densities than the standard R1 district. This density would be capped at 3.0 units/acre to
be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission and Council would have
the discretion to determine in which cases the R2 zoning district would be preferred to the R1
district.
Staff is not recommending changes to the dimensional standards of the R2 district. Homes
within Fields of Medina and The Enclave were developed under these standards and changing
any standards to be more restrictive may cause properties to become nonconforming. For this
reason, the Planning Commission and Council should carefully weigh making requirements more
restrictive on existing properties.
If the Planning Commission and City Council found that the R2 district standards were not
appropriate in the LDR land use, the following alternatives could also be considered to achieve
the similar objectives:
• Add an allowance for two-family homes to the R1 zoning district.
• Create a new zoning district which would allow two-family homes and smaller single-
family homes (but perhaps not allowing lots as small as R2).
R3 District – Adjustment of Net Lot Area Per Unit
The attached ordinance proposes to make changes to the required minimum net area per unit to
address the change of density in the MDR land use to 5-7 units/acre (from 3.5-7 units/acre). This
change can be found on page 11-12 of the attached ordinance.
As noted above, the townhomes in The Enclave are currently zoned R3 and staff recommends
care when adjusting existing regulations to be more restrictive.
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The existing Enclave townhome development exceeds 5 units/acre. As such, staff’s
recommendation of increasing the minimum net lot area per unit to an area which requires
development in excess of 5 units/acre should not cause any nonconformity concerns.
R3 Density Bonus Language
One of the design elements which provide additional density is provision of oversized garages or
lockable storage units. The ordinance previously required a minimum of 100 square feet for
townhome garages or 50 square feet for other uses. Staff believes these minimums may be too
high to be commonly provided, especially 50 feet for apartments.
Staff recommends adjusting the minimum area to 60 feet for townhome garages, which is likely
an additional three feet of width or depth to allow for storage of trash/recycling containers, bikes,
etc. Staff recommends adjusting the minimum area to 25 feet for other uses, which would be
equivalent to a 5’x5’ storage locker. Staff has included this change in the attached ordinance in
the middle of page 12.
Reduced Rear Setback Language
The R1 and R2 zoning districts allow a reduction of 10 feet for the rear setback for lots which
abut an open space or common area. Staff has interpreted this language broadly, including
allowing a reduction of setback adjacent to public parks, because it is safer to be less restrictive
when the language is not explicit. If the intent is to require the full setback adjacent to parkland,
staff believes it would be preferable to make this language more specific and has suggested
language on pages 2 and 5. The Planning Commission and Park Commission both
recommended that the language be updated so that the reduced setback is explicitly not allowed
abutting public parkland.
Maximum building height – distance to eave
The R1, R2, and R3 districts all limit height to 2 ½ stories, or 32 feet from the average grade
around a structure to the mid-point of the roof. Current regulations also limit the maximum
vertical distance to any eave to 30 feet. This has historically been in code because it was the
maximum height the fire department could safety reach with a ladder in order to get onto the
roof.
Staff has received many complaints from builders related to the 30-foot limitation. Nine-foot
ceiling heights are preferred by buyers, with 10-foot on the main level. It is not possible to
accommodate these larger ceiling heights in structures with the 30-foot limitation to eave.
Staff consulted with Hamel Fire Chief Jeff Ruchti to gauge how important the 30-fot limitation
to eave was for firefighting. Chief Ruchti noted that with steep roof slopes and the flammability
of current construction practices, he does not believe it is safe to place a firefighter on the roof 30
feet above grade. The roof would either be accessed with a ladder truck from another
community, or the roof would be left to “self-vent” by burning through. Staff has incorporated
language on pages 3, 6, and 13 which would increase the maximum distance to eave to 32 feet,
matching the maximum permitted average height.
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Additional Discussion Points
While the code sections are under review, it is a good opportunity to discuss any other changes
the City may wish to consider. Staff reviewed notes over the past 10 years and had the following
potential discussion items.
R1 side-yard setbacks
The R1 zoning district requires a minimum of 25 foot combined side yard setback, with one side
no less than 10 feet. Essentially, this results in setbacks of 15 feet on one side and 10 feet on the
other. A number of developers have urged staff to consider 10 foot setbacks on both sides. In
fact, two developments were approved through PUDs which allowed 10 foot setbacks.
Bridgewater provides a comparable example of 90-foot wide lots with 10-foot side setbacks.
Developers have expressed that a 70 foot wide building envelope is preferred and allows more
living space along the front of a home (rather than being behind the garage). The obvious
alternative would be to plat lots 95 feet in width, reserving the 70-foot building envelope.
The Planning Commission discussed and supported leaving the existing 15 and 10 foot setbacks.
Maximum units in multi-family structures
The R3 ordinance currently limits the size of a single townhome structure to 6 units and the size
of a single multi-family structure to 16. This limitation is intended to serve the district’s purpose
of providing opportunities for “smaller scale” development. The ordinance also limits height of
structures to two and one-half stories to serve this purpose.
Allowing additional height or number of units in a structure may allow flexibility in site design
to protect swaths of open space or natural resources while resulting in the same number of units.
Such cases may result in fewer, but larger, structures.
The Planning Commission did not recommend increasing the maximum units within structures.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the ordinance at the February 13 meeting.
No one spoke at the hearing and no comments were received. Commissioners generally
supported the changes to the ordinance discussed above.
The Commission supported upholding the full setback abutting public park property and
recommended that staff clarify the language. The Pak Commission concurred.
Planning Commissioners also suggested adding language requiring additional tree planting for
neighborhoods. Staff noted that additional planting may be difficult in front yards.
Commissioners requested if there was opportunity for the ordinance to require planting in rear
yards. Staff has incorporated this language into the attached ordinance.
Following review, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the
ordinance as attached.
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As noted above, the primary focus of the ordinance amendments is to make the regulations
consistent with the pending 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff suggested various other
discussion items since the code sections were being amended. The City Council is encouraged to
discuss any additional aspects of the ordinance as well. If questions arise prior to the meeting, I
encourage you to contact me so that I can prepare information for the meeting to assist with
discussions.
Once the Council has finalized its review, the following motions would be in order:
Move to adopt the ordinance regarding the requirements of the R1, R2, and R3
residential zoning districts.
Move to adopt the resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and
summary.
Attachments
1. DRAFT ordinance
2. Resolution authorizing publication by title and summary
3. Excerpt from draft 2/13/2018 Planning Commission minutes
4. Excerpts from Draft 2020-2040 Comp Plan Update
a. Implementation Chapter (Chapter 7)
b. Future land use principles
c. Objectives of residential land uses
d. Future Land Use Map
e. Growth and Development Map
5. Zoning Map
Ordinance No. ### 1
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CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO. ###
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SINGLE-FAMILY (R1), SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY (R2), AND
MID-DENSITY (R3) RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Section 840.1 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SECTION 840.1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) DISTRICT
Section 840.1.01 Residential-Single Family (R1) - Purpose. The purpose of the Residential-
Single Family (R1) district is to provide a zoning district for single-family residential
neighborhoods, designed in a way to protect the natural environment and to implement the
objectives of the Low Density Residential land use in the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Property to
be developed within the Low Density Residential land use shall be zoned R1 unless the City
Council, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, determines that an
alternative zoning designation better meets the objectives, goals, and purposes of the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance.
Section 840.1.02. (R1) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R1
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Single Family Detached Dwellings
(2) State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment registered under
chapter 144D, serving six or fewer persons
(3) Day care facilities serving 12 or fewer persons or group family day care facilities serving
14 or fewer persons, provided: the facility is licensed as required by law; no more than
one person not residing at the property is employed by the facility; and that provisions
are made so that the drop-off and pick-up of clientele does not impact neighboring
property or right-of-way.
(4) Parks and Open Space
(5) Essential services
Section 840.1.03. (R1) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R1 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
840.3.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
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(1) Accessory dwelling units located within the principal structure.
Section 840.1.04. (R1) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted within
the R1 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools and sport courts
(4) Home Occupations
(5) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(6) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 840.1.05. (R1) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Size: 11,000 square feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Width: 90 feet. The minimum lot width shall be increased to
110 feet for a lot with a side yard adjacent to a collector or arterial roadway.
Subd. 4. Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet, except as follows:
(a) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a street
shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(b) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced to 20
feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing the street include
a window or architectural elements to give the appearance of living space.
Subd. 6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 30 feet. The rear yard setback may be reduced to 20
feet if abutting an preserved open space or common area, but may not be reduced if abutting
public park property.
Subd. 7. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback: 25 feet combined total for both side yards,
with neither side less than 10 feet. The combined interior side yard setback shall be reduced
to 20 feet if garage doors do not face the street.
Subd. 8. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
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(a) Local Roadway or Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
(i) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a
street shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(ii) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced
to 20 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing
the street include a window or architectural elements to give the appearance
of living space.
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 9. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 40 percent of the total lot area. Impervious
surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are
implemented on the lot which, according to the City Engineer, reduce runoff below that
which would occur if abiding by the maximum impervious surface regulation. However,
in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 60 percent of the lot area remaining
after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 840.1.06. (R1) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The residential district standards, as required in Section 840.3, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: All buildings shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Building height shall not exceed 32 feet, but the maximum building height shall be
increased to 35 feet if the structure is equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler or if
interior side yard setbacks are increased by 50 percent.
(b) No building shall exceed two and one-half stories in height, with a limitation of two
stories facing a street.
(c) Maximum distance from ground to eave. In no case shall the vertical distance from
the lowest ground level (at the footprint of the building and eight feet out) to the
eave be greater than 30 32 feet.
SECTION II. Section 840.2 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) DISTRICT
Section 840.2.01 Residential-Single- and Two- Family (R2) - Purpose. The purpose of the
Residential-Single- and Two- Family (R2) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of single-
family and two-family dwellings, designed in a way to protect the natural environment and to
implement the objectives of the Medium Low Density Residential land use in the city’s
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Comprehensive Plan. The R2 district is intended as an alternative to the R1 district to allow the
clustering of smaller lots not to substantially increase density of the development, but rather to
support:
(1) The protection and enhancement of natural areas through the preservation of wooded areas,
the provision of additional buffering for lakes, streams, and wetlands, or the creation of
ecological connections with other protected lands.
(2) The preservation of open spaces, provision of additional buffering from adjacent streets
and uses, or the creation of additional recreational opportunities.
The City Council, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall have
full discretion to determine in what cases zoning property R2 rather than the standard R1 district
meets these purposes. If the City Council determines an R2 zoning does not meet these purposes,
the property shall be zoned R1.
Section 840.2.02. (R2) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R2
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Single Family Detached Dwellings
(2) Two Family Dwellings
(3) Day care facilities serving 12 or fewer persons or group family day care facilities serving
14 or fewer persons, provided: the facility is licensed as required by law; no more than
one person not residing at the property is employed by the facility; and that provisions
are made so that the drop-off and pick-up of clientele does not impact neighboring
property or right-of-way.
(4) State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment registered under
chapter 144D, serving six or fewer persons
(5) Parks and Open Space
(6) Essential services
Section 840.2.03. (R2) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R2 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
840.3.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Accessory Dwelling Units located within in the principal structure.
Section 840.2.04. (R2) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted within
the R2 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools and sport courts
(4) Home Occupations
(5) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
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(6) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 840.2.05. (R2) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Size (Single Family Detached): 8,000 square feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Size (Two Family Dwelling): 5,000 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Minimum Lot Width (Single Family Detached): 60 feet. The minimum lot width
shall be increased to 90 feet for lots with a side yard adjacent to a collector or arterial
roadway.
Subd. 5. Minimum Lot Width (Two Family Dwelling): 50 feet per unit. The minimum lot
width shall be increased to 70 feet for a unit with a side yard adjacent to a collector or
arterial roadway.
Subd. 6. Minimum Lot Depth: 90 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet, except as follows:
(a) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a street
shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(b) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced to 20
feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing the street include
a window or architectural elements to give the appearance of living space.
Subd. 8. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet. The rear yard setback may be reduced to 15
feet if abutting an preserved open space or common area, but may not be reduced if abutting
public park property.
Subd. 9. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (Single Family Detached):
(a) The combined total of both side yards shall be a minimum of 15 feet
(b) Neither side yard shall be less than 5 feet
(c) One of the side yards shall be 10 feet or greater
Subd. 10. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (Two Family Dwelling): 10 feet, except the
side yard setback shall be reduced to zero for the common wall between two dwelling units.
Subd. 11. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Local Roadway or Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
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(i) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a
street shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(ii) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced
to 20 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing
the street include a window or architectural elements to give the appearance
of living space.
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 12. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 50 percent of the total lot area.
Impervious surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices
are implemented on the lot which, according to the City Engineer, reduce runoff below that
which would occur if abiding by the maximum impervious surface regulation. However,
in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 60 percent of the lot area remaining
after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 840.2.06. (R2) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The residential district standards, as required in Section 840.3, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: All buildings shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Building height shall not exceed 32 feet, but the maximum building height shall be
increased to 35 feet if the structure is equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler or if
interior side yard setbacks are increased by 50 percent.
(b) No building shall exceed two and one-half stories in height, with a limitation of two
stories facing a street.
(c) Maximum distance from ground to eave. In no case shall the vertical distance from
the lowest ground level (at the footprint of the building and eight feet out) to the
eave be greater than 30 32 feet.
SECTION 840.3 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 840.3.01. Generally. The standards of this Section shall apply to the R-1 and R-2
districts, subject to requirements set forth in other sections of this ordinance. These standards are
established to achieve a high standard of development, to create vibrant and high quality
neighborhoods, and to protect the natural environment.
Section 840.3.02. Building Materials and Design.
Subd. 1. Building Materials. All exterior building materials shall be durable and consistent
with relevant codes, regulations, and other industry standards.
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Subd. 2. Garages. Each principal dwelling unit shall include garage space with a minimum
capacity of two vehicles. In the case that garage doors occupy more than half of the
horizontal building façade facing a street, architectural elements shall be provided to reduce
the monotonous appearance of garage doors. These elements may include varying the
setback of the garage doors, differentiating roof designs, constructing dormers, and
installing garage doors with windows or other design elements.
Subd. 3. Utilities. Utilities shall be placed underground.
Section 840.3.03. Landscaping Requirements for the Development Site.
Subd. 1. Generally. All areas within a development site shall be landscaped, except for areas
occupied by streets, sidewalks, trails, buildings, driveways, walks, recreational areas, plaza
space, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands. Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs,
plantings, and turf grass. Properly maintained prairie and natural vegetation is encouraged
within common open space and buffer yards. Species with known vulnerability to disease
or infestation shall not be permitted. Integrated stormwater management practices, such as
vegetative swales, vegetative filter strips, bioretention, and raingardens, shall be considered
landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of the parcel when calculating
impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Buffer Yards. Buffer yards shall be required adjacent to less intensive zoning
districts and adjacent to collector and arterial roadways. The buffer yard requirements are
described in Section 828.31 of the City Code.
Subd. 3. Maintenance. The developer shall be responsible for establishing a long-term
maintenance plan to see that common space and buffer yard landscaping and fencing is
maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Landscape irrigation, where necessary, shall be consistent with water
usage regulations.
Subd. 4. Landscaping Guarantee. The developer shall guarantee the growth and
maintenance of all plants for a minimum of two growing seasons following an inspection
of all completed plantings.
(a) The developer shall submit a financial guarantee and provide access to the
property, in forms acceptable to the city, prior to issuance of any building permit
to ensure the planting and survival of the plantings. The developer may transfer
financial guarantee responsibility to another willing entity.
(b) Any plant which does not survive or has severely declined (for example, 25% of
the crown has died in the case of trees) shall be replaced, and the replacement will
be guaranteed for an additional two growing seasons. After the additional growing
seasons, any of the new plants which do not survive or have severely declined shall
be replaced. After provisions have been made for maintenance of these new plants,
the city shall release any remaining financial guarantee.
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Subd. 5. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity within
residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 840.3.04. Landscaping Requirements for Individual Single-Family and Two-Family
Lots.
Subd. 1. Generally. Each lot shall be landscaped, except for areas occupied by buildings,
driveways, walks, patios, recreational areas, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands.
Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, plantings, and turf grass. Properly maintained
prairie or natural vegetation may be utilized within buffer yards. Integrated stormwater
management practices, such as vegetative swales, vegetated filter strips, bioretention, and
raingardens, shall be considered landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of
the parcel when calculating impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Lawn Establishment. The entire lot and adjacent right-of-way to the edge of the
street shall be landscaped and vegetation established prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for a new home.
(a) Financial Guarantee Option. If vegetation is not established at the time of certificate
of occupancy, the city may accept a financial guarantee, in an amount determined
by the city council, to ensure that landscaping is completed within one year. If
landscaping is not completed, the city may take action to complete the work, and
the property owner shall grant access to the property and be responsible for the
cost of such work.
(b) Type of Ground Cover. Low maintenance and water conserving alternatives to
traditional Kentucky bluegrass are encouraged and may be seeded. Otherwise,
sod or hydro-seed application shall be required.
Subd. 3. Front Yard Trees. A minimum of two four overstory trees shall be required to be
planted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each dwelling unit. Trees shall
meet the following requirements:
(a) Financial Guarantee Option. If the trees are not planted at the time of certificate of
occupancy, the city may accept a financial guarantee, as established by the city
council, to ensure that planting occurs within one year.
(b) Size. Deciduous trees shall not be less than two caliper inches measured four feet off
ground, and coniferous trees shall not be less than six feet in height.
(c) Location. For single-family dwellings, both two trees shall be located within 15 feet
of the front lot line. For two-family dwellings, at least one of the trees shall be
located within 15 feet of the front lot line. Trees shall be located in a way which
does not interfere with utilities.
(d) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species, as listed within the tree preservation ordinance are
required, unless otherwise necessary. Species with known vulnerability to disease
or infestation shall not be permitted. The trees shall not be of a single species and,
to the extent possible, should be differentiated across the neighborhood so that no
more 25 percent are from one species.
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(e) Credit for Preserved Trees. The city may reduce the required number of overstory trees
if existing trees are preserved in the front yard. In order to receive credit, the trees
shall satisfy the requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, Section 828.41.
Subd. 4. Maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible to see that landscaping is
maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Irrigation for landscaping and lawns shall be consistent with city water
usage regulations.
Subd. 5. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity within
residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 840.3.05. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within Single- and Two-
Family Residential Zoning Districts. In addition to the general standards specified for
conditional uses in section 825.39 of the City Code and other requirements of this ordinance, the
following uses shall not be permitted unless the city council determines that all of the specific
standards contained in this subdivision will be met:
Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units
(a) No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be located on a property. No
accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted upon a property on which a lodging
room or a second residential dwelling is located;
(b) Accessory dwelling units within the R1 (Single-Family Residential) or R2 (Two-
Family Residential) zoning districts shall be attached to the principal single
family structure;
(c) The lot must contain an existing single-family dwelling unit which conforms to
district regulations;
(d) The habitable area of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the lesser of the
following: 1) 750 square feet for a one-bedroom unit; or 2) 1,000 square feet for a
two-bedroom unit; or 3) 40 percent of the habitable area of the principal single-
family dwelling;
(e) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of 300 square feet of habitable
area;
(f) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain no more than two bedrooms;
(g) A minimum of one off-street parking space per bedroom shall be provided for the
accessory dwelling unit. These spaces shall not interfere with accessing the required
garage spaces for the principal single-family dwelling;
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(h) No separate driveway or curb cut shall be permitted to serve the accessory dwelling
unit;
(i) No accessory dwelling unit shall be sold or conveyed separately from the principal
single-family dwelling;
(j) The property owner shall occupy either the principal single-family dwelling or the
accessory dwelling unit as their primary residence;
(k) Adequate utility services shall be available to serve the accessory dwelling unit.
(l) Any exterior stairway which accesses an accessory dwelling unit above the first floor
shall be located in a way to minimize visibility from the street and, to the extent
possible, from neighboring property. Such stairway shall incorporate a deck a
minimum of 27 square feet in area; and
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the single-family
residential character of the surrounding area. A copy of the resolution approving
an accessory dwelling unit and describing the conditions, restrictions and
limitations on the use shall be recorded against the property.
SECTION III. Section 841.1 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SECTION 841.1 RESIDENTIAL-MID DENSITY (R3) DISTRICT
Section 841.1.01 Residential-Mid Density (R3) - Purpose. The purpose of the Residential-Mid
Density (R3) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of townhome and smaller scale multi-
family residential development, designed in a way to protect the natural environment, to be well
buffered from adjacent lower density land uses, and to implement the objectives of the Medium
Density Residential land use in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Section 841.1.02. (R3) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R3
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Townhouse Dwellings, provided no structure contains more than six dwelling units
(2) Multiple Family Structures, provided that:
(a) No structure shall contain more than 16 dwelling units; and
(b) A development with one or more structures containing more than eight dwelling
units shall install a buffer yard with an opacity at least 0.1 greater than the
district requirements described by Section 828.31.
(3) Parks and Open Space
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(4) Essential services
Section 841.1.03. (R3) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R3 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
841.4.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Religious Institutions
(2) Educational Facilities
(3) Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(4) State Licensed Residential Facility, serving 16 or fewer persons
(5) Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
Section 841.1.04. (R3) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the R3 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use
is subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools, sport courts, and other common recreational facilities
(4) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(5) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 841.1.05. (R3) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Area per Unit: 8,7507,920 square feet per unit, except as modified
by Subd. 4 below.
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Area per Unit: 12,5008,700 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Area per Unit requirement above may be reduced
in accordance to the following, except that reductions shall not exceed 1,700 square feet of
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Net Lot Area per unit so that the density after the bonus(es) must beare consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. bonus reduction = 1.5 unit/acre1,700 square feet of Net Lot
Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units which
will be preserved as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction utilized to
maintain affordability.
(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. bonus reduction = 1.0 unit/acre1,220 square feet
of Net Lot Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of
certification, with the full bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unitbonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality
improvements above those required by the city.
(d) Underground Parking (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unitbonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be based upon the number of
parking stalls provided, with the full bonus available if at least one underground
space is provided per dwelling unit.
(e) Sound suppression (max. reduction = 660 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unitbonus =
0.5 unit/acre). In order to be eligible, the STC rating must be increased by ten from
that specified as the minimum in the Minnesota State Building Code.
(f) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction = 350 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unitbonus = 0.25 unit/acre). Additional storage must be at least 100
60 square feet for townhomes or 50 25 square feet for other uses.
(g) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction = 350 square
feet of Net Lot Area per Unitbonus = 0.25 unit/acre)
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increase adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent to or across a
street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be increased to 40 feet.
(b) Increase for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased when
necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
(i) Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from this requirement.
(ii) Reduction of setback for side- or rear-load garage: The front yard setback may
be reduced to 15 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage
walls facing the street include a window or architectural elements to give
the appearance of living space.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet
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Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface: 50 percent of the total lot area. Impervious surface
coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are implemented
which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and treatment
regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 65 percent of
the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 841.1.06. (R3) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The design and development standards of Section 841.4 shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 32 feet.
(a) Additional height if sprinkled. The maximum building height shall be increased to 35
feet if the structure is equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler.
(b) No building shall exceed two and one-half stories in height, with a limitation of two
stories facing a street.
(c) Maximum distance from ground to eave. In no case shall the vertical distance from
the lowest ground level (at the footprint of the building and eight feet out) to the
eave be greater than 30 32 feet.
SECTION 841.2 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY (R4) DISTRICT
Section 841.2.01. Residential Multiple Family (R4) - Purpose. The purpose of the Residential
Multiple Family (R4) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of townhome and multi-
family residential development, designed in a way to protect the natural environment, to be well
buffered from adjacent lower density land uses and to implement the objectives of the High
Density Residential land use in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Section 841.2.02. (R4) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R4
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Townhouse Dwellings, provided no structure contains more than twelve dwelling units
(2) Multiple Family Structures, provided that a development with one or more structures
containing more than 20 dwelling units shall install a buffer yard with an opacity at
least 0.1 greater than the district requirements described by Section 828.31.
(3) Parks and Open Space
(4) Essential services
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Section 841.2.03. (R4) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R4 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
841.4.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Religious Institutions
(2) Educational Facilities
(3) Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
(4) Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(5) State Licensed Residential Facility, serving 16 or fewer persons
Section 841.2.04. (R4) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the R4 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use
is subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools, sport courts, and other common recreational facilities
(4) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(5) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 841.2.05. (R4) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit: 3,400 square feet per unit
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Lot Area per Unit: 3,650 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit requirement above may be
reduced in accordance to the following, except that the density after the bonus(es) must be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. reduction = 500 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units which will be preserved
as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction utilized to maintain
affordability.
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(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of certification, with the
full bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality improvements above
those required by the city.
(d) Exceeding building design, landscaping or buffer yard requirements (max. reduction
= 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
(e) Sound suppression (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit). In
order to be eligible, the STC rating must be increased by ten from that specified as
the minimum in the Minnesota State Building Code.
(f) Underground Parking (max. reduction = 340 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based upon the number of parking stalls provided, with
the full bonus available if at least one underground space is provided per dwelling
unit.
(g) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction = 110 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unit). Additional storage must be 100 square feet for townhomes or
50 square feet or greater for other uses.
(h) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction = 230 square
feet of Net Lot Area per Unit)
(i) Dwelling unit amenities (max. reduction = 110 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
Amenities such as additional bathrooms, fireplaces, etc.
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increased setback for three-story buildings. The required structure setback shall be
increased to 40 feet if the building exceeds two and one-half stories.
(b) Increased setback adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent to or
across a street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be increased to
40 feet.
(c) Increased setback for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased
when necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet. Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from
this requirement.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Minor Collector Roadway: 50 feet
(d) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet or the average
height of the two structures, whichever is greater
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Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 60 percent of the total lot area. Impervious
surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are
implemented which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and
treatment regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 70
percent of the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 841.2.06. (R4) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The design and development standards of Section 841.4 shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 45 feet or three stories,
whichever is greater. In the case that a structure is not equipped with a compliant fire
sprinkler system, the maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
SECTION 841.3 RESERVED
SECTION 841.4 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR MID DENSITY AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 841.4.01. Generally. The standards of this Section shall apply to the R3 and R4 zoning
districts, subject to requirements set forth in other sections of this ordinance. These standards are
established to achieve a high standard of development, to create vibrant and high quality
neighborhoods, and to protect the natural environment.
Section 841.4.02. Building Materials and Design.
Subd. 1. Building Materials.
(a) Generally. All exterior building materials shall be durable and consistent with
relevant codes, regulations, and other industry standards.
(b) Accent materials. No less than 20 percent of any façade facing a public or private
street shall be an accent material. These materials may include shakes, brick, stone,
face brick, decorative concrete, or others approved by the city.
(c) Multiple Family Structures. No less than 50 percent of the vertical exterior building
materials shall be non-combustible material such as brick, face brick, decorative
concrete or others approved by the city.
Subd. 2. Garage Doors. In the case that garage doors occupy more than half of the horizontal
building façade facing a street, architectural elements shall be provided to reduce the
monotonous appearance of garage doors. These elements may include varying the setback
of the garage doors, differentiating roof designs, constructing dormers, and installing
garage doors with windows or other design elements.
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Subd. 3. Building Modulation and Articulation. Buildings shall be modulated a minimum
of once per 50 feet of building perimeter to avoid long, monotonous building walls. This
may include varying building height, building setback, building orientation, roof pitch, roof
design, or significant differences in building materials/design.
Subd. 4. Enclosed Parking. Townhomes shall include garage space with a minimum capacity
of two vehicles, and multiple family structures shall include a minimum of one enclosed
or underground parking stall per dwelling unit.
Subd. 5. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment. All utilities shall be placed underground.
Mechanical and HVAC equipment serving individual dwellings shall be screened, to the
extent possible, from all public or private streets as well as from adjacent structures.
Equipment which serves more than dwelling unit shall be screened as follows:
(a) Rooftop Equipment. Equipment shall be screened through the use of architectural
elements and materials which are compatible with the overall design of the
building. Wood fencing or chain link fencing with slats shall not be permitted.
(b) Ground Equipment. Equipment shall be screened with walls which are constructed of
materials which are compatible with the building or with landscaping which is
opaque during the entire year.
Subd. 6. Trash and Recycling Facilities.
(a) Trash and recycling bins for individual dwelling units shall be stored so not to be
prominently visible from streets or neighboring units.
(b) For other uses, all trash and recycling shall be stored within the principal building,
within an accessory structure, or within an enclosed outdoor area easily accessible
from the principal structure. The accessory structure or enclosed area shall be
constructed of similar materials and have compatible architecture as the principal
structure and shall abide by yard setback requirements.
Section 841.4.03. Landscaping Requirements.
Subd. 1. Generally. All areas within a development site shall be landscaped, except for areas
occupied by streets, sidewalks, trails, buildings, parking lots, driveways, walks,
recreational areas, plaza space, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands. Landscaping
shall include trees, shrubs, plantings, and turf grass. Water conserving alternatives to
traditional Kentucky-Bluegrass are encouraged. Properly maintained prairie or natural
vegetation is encouraged within common open space and buffer yards. Species with known
vulnerability to disease or infestation shall not be permitted. Integrated stormwater
management practices, such as vegetative swales, vegetated filter strips, bioretention, and
raingardens, shall be considered landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of
the parcel when calculating impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Building Setting. At least 10 feet of landscaped area shall be provided adjacent to
all buildings except for walks, driveways, and plaza/patio space. Walks within this
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landscaped area shall be limited to where practically necessary to serve access points of
buildings.
Subd. 3. Buffer Yards. Buffer yards shall be required adjacent to less intensive zoning
districts and adjacent to collector and arterial roadways. The buffer yard requirements are
described in Section 828.31 of the City Code.
Subd. 4. Overstory Deciduous Shade Trees and Coniferous Trees. A minimum of one
tree per 60 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter shall be required. Any lot perimeter
for which a buffer yard is required shall be excluded from this calculation.
(a) Size. Deciduous trees shall not be less than two caliper inches measured four feet off
ground, and coniferous trees shall not be less than five feet in height.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species, as listed within the tree preservation ordinance are
required unless otherwise necessary. No more than 25 percent of trees may be of a
single species.
(d) Credit for Preserved Trees. The city may reduce the required number of overstory trees
if an applicant preserves more existing trees than required by the Tree Preservation
Ordinance, Section 828.41. The city shall determine the amount of credit granted
for such existing trees.
Subd. 5. Ornamental Trees. A minimum of one tree per 120 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot
perimeter shall be required. Any lot perimeter for which a buffer yard is required shall be
excluded from this calculation. One tree per 150 feet shall be required if a water conserving
alternative is utilized for the lawn or if bioretention or other low impact development
practices are implemented.
(a) Size. Trees shall not be less than one and one-half caliper inches measured four feet
off ground.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species are required unless otherwise necessary. No more than 25
percent of trees may be of a single species.
Subd. 6. Understory Shrubs. In addition to trees, a full complement of understory shrubs
shall be provided to complete a quality landscape treatment of the lot. Shrubs shall be
potted and a minimum of 24 inches. In no instances shall the number of shrubs be less
than one per 40 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter. Any lot perimeter for which a
buffer yard is required shall be excluded from this calculation. One shrub per 50 feet shall
be required if a water conserving alternative is utilized for the lawn or if bioretention or
other low impact development practices are implemented.
Subd. 7. Parking Lot Landscaping. A minimum of eight percent of the total land area within
parking areas shall be landscaped. Parking lots with fewer than 10 stalls shall be exempt
from these requirements.
(a) Landscaping at least 12 feet in width shall separate parking lots into cells of no more
than 120 stalls.
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(b) Landscaping shall break up rows of parking approximately every 20 spaces.
(c) Species selection shall be guided by soils conditions and plantings shall be designed in
a way which increases the likelihood of long-term survival.
(d) Where practical, the landscaping areas shall be designed to receive stormwater runoff
from the adjacent parking area.
Subd. 8. Maintenance. The developer shall be responsible for establishing a long-term
maintenance plan to see that common space and buffer yard landscaping and fencing is
maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Landscape irrigation, where necessary, shall be consistent with water
usage regulations.
Subd. 9. Landscaping Guarantee. The developer shall guarantee the growth and
maintenance of all plants for a minimum of two growing seasons following an inspection
of all completed plantings.
(a) The developer shall submit a financial guarantee and provide access to the property,
in forms acceptable to the city, prior to issuance of any building permit to ensure
the planting and survival of the plantings. The developer may transfer
responsibility of financial guarantee to another willing entity.
(b) Any plant which does not survive or has severely declined (for example, 25% of the
crown has died in the case of trees) shall be replaced, and the replacement will be
guaranteed for an additional two growing seasons. After the additional growing
seasons, any new plants which do not survive or have severely declined shall be
replaced. After provisions have been made for maintenance of these new plants,
the city shall release any remaining financial guarantee.
Subd. 10. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity
within residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 841.4.05. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within the R-3 and R-4
Residential Zoning Districts. In addition to the general standards specified for conditional uses
in section 825.39 of the City Code and other requirements of this ordinance, the following uses
shall not be permitted unless the city council determines that all of the specific standards contained
in this subdivision will be met:
Subd. 1. Religious Institutions.
(a) the minimum lot size shall be increased to 4 acres;
(b) the minimum lot width and depth shall be increased to 300 feet;
(c) shall abut an arterial roadway or abut a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet from
an intersection with an arterial roadway;
(d) no exterior bells or loudspeakers;
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(e) buffer yard requirements adjacent to or across a street from property of a less intensive
zoning district or the same zoning district shall be increased to an opacity
measurement of 0.5. Buffer yard requirements are described in Section 828.31 of
the City Code.
(f) structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the lot, and the maximum combined
floor area of all structures on a property shall not exceed 40,000 square feet;
(g) sanctuary seating capacity shall not exceed 500 persons;
(h) the number of persons on-site at any given time shall not exceed two times the capacity
of the sanctuary, with the exception of larger events no more than four times per
year. The city may place further limitations on the number of persons on-site based
on the number of parking stalls provided;
(i) residential uses shall not be permitted, with the following exceptions:
a. housing for clergy employed at the property, as an accessory use. Such housing
shall not exceed 4,000 square feet in floor area of habitable space, which shall
be counted against the total floor area allowed on a site; or
b.continuation of a residential use existing on the property prior to the religious
institution being established. Continuation of a residential use shall be limited
in term and be subject to Interim Use Permit approval;
(j) the property shall not be utilized for for-profit purposes, or regularly utilized by for-
profit entities;
(k) playgrounds and outdoor recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from residential property with adequate screening to protect neighboring properties
from noise and adverse visual impacts;
(l) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, copper, glass,
decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-
cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the vertical building exterior
may be metal or fiber cement lap siding or other materials approved by the city, if
used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design.
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 2. Educational Facilities.
(a) the minimum lot size shall be increased to 4 acres;
(b) the minimum lot width and depth shall be increased to 300 feet;
(c) shall abut an arterial roadway or abut a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet from
an intersection with an arterial roadway;
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(d) no exterior bells or loudspeakers;
(e) buffer yard requirements adjacent to or across a street from property of a less intensive
zoning district or the same zoning district shall be increased to an opacity
measurement of 0.5. Buffer yard requirements are described in Section 828.31 of
the City Code.
(f) structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the lot, and the maximum combined
floor area of all structures on a property shall not exceed 40,000 square feet;;
(h) the number of persons on-site at any given time shall not exceed 700, with the exception
of larger events no more than four times per year. The city may place further
limitations on the number of persons on-site based on the number of parking stalls
provided;
(j) the property shall not be utilized for for-profit purposes, or regularly utilized by for-
profit entities;
(k) playgrounds and outdoor recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from residential property with adequate screening to protect neighboring properties
from noise and adverse visual impacts;
(l) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, copper, glass,
decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-
cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the vertical building exterior
may be metal or fiber cement lap siding or other materials approved by the city, if
used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design.
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 3. Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes.
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) parking requirements shall be based on the number of employees of the facility,
expected guest visitation and the likelihood of residents owning vehicles. Parking
for residents of the facility shall be enclosed or underground, consistent with the
requirements of the zoning district;
(c) sufficient outdoor plaza and recreational areas shall be provided;
(d) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, fiber cement
siding, copper, glass, decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block,
and/or decorative pre-cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the
vertical building exterior may be metal, wood, or other materials approved by the
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city, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building
design.
(e) the minimum required net lot area per unit shall be reduced by 50% for nursing home,
memory care, or similar units which do not include individual kitchens and where
residents are not able to drive. In order to reduce the required lot area in this way,
an agreement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City is required to be
recorded against the property ensuring that the units will remain nursing home or
memory care units.
(f) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 4. Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) shall not be operated within a townhome or multiple family dwelling;
(c) parking requirements shall be based on the number of employees of the facility and the
number of clients to be served. Circulation shall be sufficient so drop-off and pick-
up of clientele does not interfere with the right-of-way;
(d) sufficient outdoor recreational areas shall be provided;
(e) the facility shall meet licensing requirements as required by law;
(f) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 5. State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment
registered under chapter 144D, serving 16 or fewer persons
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) shall not be operated within a townhome or multiple family dwelling;
(c) parking requirements shall be based on the number or residents at the facility as well
as the number of employees. Parking for residents of the facility shall be enclosed
or underground, consistent with the requirements of the zoning district;
(d) the facility shall meet licensing requirements as required by law;
(e) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
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SECTION IV. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the Medina city council this __ day of ________, 2018.
______________________________
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
Published in the Crow River News on the ___ day of ______, 2018.
Resolution No. 2018-##
March 6, 2018
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
regarding the requirements of the single-family (R1), single- and two-family (R2), and mid-density
(R3) residential zoning districts; 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 ____ 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 requirements of the single-family (R1), single- and two-family (R2), and mid-
density (R3) residential zoning districts. The ordinance is intended to bring the official
controls into conformance with the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan, including amending the
purpose of the R2 district and adjusting the minimum and maximum lot area per unit of the
R3 district. The ordinance also specifies that rear setbacks are not to be reduced abutting
public parkland and adjusts landscaping requirements for R1 and R2 development.
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.
Resolution No. 2018-##
March 6, 2018
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Dated: March 6, 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.
Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 2/13/2018 Meeting Minutes
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Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 8 of the City Code Related to the Requirements of
the Single Family Residential (R1), Single and Two Family Residential (R2), and
Residential-Mid Density (R3) Zoning Districts
Finke stated that this is the first of various subjects that will be discussed throughout the year related to
the zoning districts, as the official controls will need to be changed to ensure compliance with the draft
Comprehensive Plan that will soon be in place. He stated that the focus today is on low density and
medium density, noting that the range has changed for the medium density zoning district under the draft
Comprehensive Plan. He displayed that land use map and identified the locations of the low and medium
density residential districts, narrowing that down to the properties that are left to develop under those
guides. He explained the proposed changes that would apply to the R2 and R3 districts. He provided
additional details on the maximum eave height and the safety reasoning behind that maximum. He
reviewed the side yard setbacks on the R1 zoning district and advised of comments that staff has received
from builders. He reviewed the maximum proposed number of townhomes that would be allowed in one
cluster.
Albers opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
No comments made.
Albers closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Albers asked if there is any concern from the Commission with any of the changes proposed.
Reid stated that she would prefer to keep the side yard setbacks as they currently exist. She stated that
she does not like houses very close together and she would not want to give up that additional five feet.
She commented that the trend of having large homes on small lots is unfortunate and she would prefer to
keep the side yard setback at it currently exists rather than decreasing that setback.
Finke reviewed the items that would need to be considered for the zoning districts to be changed in order
to be in compliance with the draft Comprehensive Plan and noted that some of the other elements could
continue to be discussed/changed.
Reid referenced the maximum eave height and recognized the concern from the fire department.
Finke stated that what is being advocated is not any taller. He explained that the change could result in
homes being five or six inches higher, as the difference could be accommodated in the pitch of the roof.
Reid referenced the language regarding the reduction in setback, if the property backs up to park land.
Finke explained that historically the City has allowed the ten-foot reduction in setback for properties that
back up to parkland. He clarified that the change would be to specify that it is not allowed, if the
Commission does not want to allow that reduction.
The consensus of the Commission was not to allow the reduced setback for properties adjacent to
parkland.
Finke stated that because the City has allowed this reduction in many cases, this would introduce non-
compliance in the instances where it has been allowed. He explained what that would mean for those
properties that would become nonconforming. He explained that was exists today for those properties
would be fine, but there could be restrictions as to what those properties owners could do in the future
(decks, additions, etc.). He provided options that could address that issue.
It was the consensus of the Commission to direct staff to draft an amendment to the nonconforming use
policy, related to setbacks, that would allow for an addition that is in line with an existing nonconformity.
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Finke referenced the rear setback adjacent a park. He explained that the intent of the rear yard setback is
to provide benefit to the property owner behind the property. He stated that the argument could be that if
a property backs up to parkland, there is no property owner that would need that benefit.
Albers noted that the benefit would be provided to the public, as a whole, because the land is public
parkland rather than providing a benefit to the specific property owner to allow their home a reduced
setback.
Nester referenced the mentions of garages for multi-family structures and asked for additional
information.
Finke explained that in order to be allowed a higher density, different design elements could be added,
such as larger garages. He stated that the elements he highlighted are just highlights but the entire
ordinance is on the table for discussion.
Nester stated that she is unsure that she likes the idea of two family homes within the low-density land
use.
Finke provided additional details on how that tool could be used. He provided an example of twinhomes
that exist in Medina.
Albers asked if there has been a thought to increasing the number of front yard trees.
Finke replied that some of the R2 lots would not have space for more than two trees, as the driveway
would take up about half of that space.
Albers asked about the possibility of requiring trees in the backyard.
Reid and DesLauriers stated that they would be in favor of more trees.
Amic asked and received confirmation that backyard trees are not required.
Finke stated that the reality is that the trees could get in the way of what a homeowner would like to do
with their backyard. He stated that there are replacement tree plans and, in essence, replacement trees
could be done in the backyards.
Albers asked if it would make sense to add language for backyard trees.
Finke stated that perhaps the thought is that the language would apply to a development which does not
already have trees or replacement trees. He confirmed the consensus of the Commission. He stated that
Medina has a unique front yard tree requirement, as Medina requires the trees to be setback out of the
right-of-way. He stated that public works supports that requirement as there is less buckling of the
sidewalk and less tree debris falling into the roadway.
DesLauriers referenced the decrease in the bands, noting that the proposed language would be narrowing
the band that currently exists.
Finke explained that there were wider bands in the existing Comprehensive Plan as the density range was
higher, so because the draft plan includes less range in density, the bands have been narrowed.
Motion by Reid, seconded by DesLauriers, to recommend adoption of the ordinance regarding the
requirements of the R1, R2, and R3 residential zoning districts, with the change to the setback adjacent to
parkland. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: White and Williams)
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Chapter 7: IMPLEMENTATION
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This section outlines the tools which the City will utilize to implement this Comprehensive Plan
and describes actions which may be necessary to accomplish the goals and priorities established
in this Plan. In addition to the implementation measures described in this chapter, the
Transportation, Water Resources, and Housing elements each include general objectives and
implementation plans attached to this Plan in each respective element.
Implementation Tools
The City utilizes various tools to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The primary tools
include, but are not limited to:
1) Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map – Chapter 8 of the City Code
2) Subdivision Regulations – Section 820 of the City Code
3) Individual Sewage Treatment System Regulations – Section 720 of the City Code
4) Sewer and Water System Regulations – Sections 700-715 of the City Code
5) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
6) City Budget
7) City Fee Schedule (esp. sewer, water, and park dedication fees to support
infrastructure).
8) Policies, Programs, and Procedures Manual
Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map
The current zoning map and zoning category descriptions are attached as Exhibit A. The City
intends to review these official controls for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan within
nine months of adopting the Plan as required by State law. The City will also make any
changes which are necessary to make the official controls consistent with the Plan within this
timeframe. The City has identified that the following changes may be necessary to make the
official controls consistent with the Plan:
1) Create standards for development within the Mixed Residential Land Use.
2) Amend official controls to achieve consistency with updated density requirements for
Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential land uses.
3) Amend official zoning map for property for which a Future Land Use Map was
amended.
4) Amend the Uptown Hamel zoning districts to achieve consistency with more flexibility
allowed in the land use related to residential development.
5) Review Commercial zoning standards to ensure commercial development at Highway
55 and future Tamarack Drive is appropriately scaled.
6) Review stormwater and environmental protection regulations.
Mixed Residential Land Use
Standards will need to be established for development within the Mixed Residential Land Use
to ensure that such development is consistent with the objectives and policies of the use.
Specifically, standards will need to require that a portion of the development provide for
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residential development with a net density of 8 units/acre or greater and will provide for
guidance to incorporate such density into surrounding neighborhoods which will likely be
developed at lower densities. The regulations will be intended to allow a portion of the Mixed
Residential site to be reserved for higher density residential development as a separate
development if a portion of the site is developed at lower densities.
Updated Density Requirements
The Medium Density and High Density Residential land uses are proposed to provide for
development at densities of 5-7 units/acre and 12-15 units/acre respectively. The ranges are
different from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. As a result, the standards of various districts will
need to be adjusted. The City will review the standards of the R2, R3, R4, and R5 districts and
make necessary changes for consistency with the corresponding land use.
Amend Official Zoning Map
The Future Land Use of various properties is proposed to be amended in the updated
Comprehensive Plan. The City will review the existing zoning map and make appropriate
amendments.
Uptown Hamel
Existing standards for the Uptown Hamel area contemplate a large amount of high density
residential development. Over the past decade and a half, the market has not demanded this
amount of this type of residential development. The updated Comprehensive Plan, while still
allowing for fairly high density residential development, provides more flexibility for the
density of commercial and residential development in the area. The hope is that this flexibility
will encourage increased redevelopment in the area. The City should establish architectural
design standards for the area to create a more cohesive area.
Commercial Standards
The City should review existing standards within the Commercial zoning districts and amend
as necessary to ensure that development is appropriately scaled with surrounding uses and also
that development will protect and improve on the rural vistas and open spaces along Highway
55 and other arterial roadways within the City.
Environmental Protection Regulations
The City should review existing standards related to stormwater management, wetland
protection, woodland protection, and other environmental matters to ensure that the
regulations stay in line with current mandates and practices to protect the natural resources of
the community.
Infrastructure Planning and Capital Improvement Plan
The Parks/Trails/Open Space, Transportation and Water Resources elements of the
Comprehensive Plan all identify improvements which were determined to be necessary to
support implementation of the Plan. The City will review this information and verify expected
costs of these improvements. The City utilizes a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to
inform budgetary decisions on an annual basis to plan for infrastructure and large equipment
expansions as well as replacement of existing assets. Because many of the improvements
identified in this Plan are not necessary within a 5-year time horizon, each of the elements
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include a longer-term CIP. Items from these elements will be incorporated into the City’s 5-year
CIP when necessary and appropriate.
Water Supply and Wastewater
Generally, the City intends to utilize revenues from connection fees charged upon development
to pay for expansions and improvements to the wastewater and water supply systems. Bonds
may be issued as necessary to allow time for these fees to be collected to pay for the
improvements.
Parks/Trails/Open Space
The City predominantly utilizes park dedication fees for park/trail/open space improvements
in addition to contributions from local athletic and nonprofit groups. The City has also received
grant funding for projects and land donations for parks and will continue to search for such
opportunities, and will explore additional options including, but not limited to: naming rights,
soliciting donations, establishing charitable trusts.
Surface Water
The City has historically been a strong leader in water quality activities. Substantial projects
have been constructed at the Loretto Ballfields, Ardmore Avenue/Pine Street, and at Tower
Drive/Hamel Road which have resulted in substantial water quality and quantity benefits. The
City has received grants to support many of these projects and has also invested heavily
through funds and in-kind contributions of staff and equipment. The City intends to utilize
stormwater utility funds to support future improvements in connection with available grant
financing.
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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.
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.
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Please contact the Planning Department (763-473-4643) for more information regarding property within PUDs (Planned Unit Developments)
Map Updated: November 2, 2017Current to Ordinance #608
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Non-Residential (see reverse)
Agricultural Preserve (AG)
Rural Residential (RR)
Rural Residential 1 (RR1)
Rural Residential 2 (RR-2)
Rural Residential-Urban Reserve (RR-UR)
Suburban Residential (SR)
Urban Residential (UR)
Single Family Residential (R1)
R1 - rezoning pending
Single and Two-Family Residential (R2)
R2- rezoning pending
Residential-Mid Density (R3)
Multiple Family Residential (MR)
Mixed Use (MU)
Uptown Hamel 1 (UH-1)
Uptown Hamel 2 (UH-2)
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Katrina
Independence
Medina
Spurzem
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School Lake
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Please contact the Planning Department (763-473-4643) for more information regarding property within PUDs (Planned Unit Developments)
Map Updated: November 2, 2017Current to Ordinance #608
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PUD (Non-Res)
Legend
Residential - see reverse
Agricultural Preserve (AG)
Rural Residential-2 (RR-2)
Mixed Use (MU)
Uptown Hamel-1 (UH-1)
Uptown Hamel-2 (UH-2)
Public/Semi-Public (PS)
Rural Public/Semi-Public (RPS)
Business Park (BP)
Business (B)
Industrial Park (IP)
Commercial-Highway (CH)
Commercial Highway-Railroad (CH-RR)
Commerial-General (CG)
Rural Business Holding (RBH)
Rural Commercial Holding (RCH)
Sanitary Landfill (SL)
Planning Department Update Page 1 of 2 March 6, 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: March 1, 2018
SUBJ: Planning Department Updates – March 6, 2018 City Council Meeting
Land Use Application Review
A) 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 reviewed
at the January 18 meeting and recommended approval. The Council granted approval on February
20. Staff will work with the applicant on conditions of approval before construction begins.
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). The Council granted final approval at the February 20 meeting. Staff will work with the
applicant on the conditions of approval.
C) 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.
D) 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.
E) 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.
F) Woods of Medina – This preliminary plat has been approved and staff is awaiting a final plat
application
G) 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
Other Projects
A) Comprehensive Plan – The City Council directed staff to prepare revisions and supplemental
information at the January 16 meeting and staff resubmitted to the Met Council on January 24. The
Met Council has again deemed the application incomplete and provided comments. Staff will
present proposed responses at the March 6 meeting.
B) County Road 101 Trail Connection – staff intends to submit an application to the Hennepin County
Bikeway Participation Program on March 1 for the project.
C) R1, R2, R3 Zoning Districts – staff has begun analyzing the work described in the Implementation
Plan of the Comp Plan update and is preparing changes to the R1, R2, and R3 district. The Planning
Commission held a hearing at the February 13 meeting and recommended approval. Staff intends to
present to the Council on March 6.
Planning Department Update Page 2 of 2 March 6, 2018
City Council Meeting
D) Business Forum – Staff consulted with Administration related to potential activities for the Business
Forum on March 6.
E) LED Lighting – staff is studying LED lighting and preparing a report for the Planning Commission,
potentially at the March 13 meeting.
F) Stormwater Ordinance and Design Guide –staff met with Engineering staff to discuss the scope and
workplan for reviewing the City’s stormwater regulations to conform with the City’s surface water
management plan and current practices. Staff is tentatively planning a discussion at the May 15
Council Worksession.
G) Mixed Residential zoning district – staff has begun researching options for implementing the mixed
residential zoning district. Staff intends to coordinate reach out for involvement of affected property
owners in April or May with the intent of preparing an ordinance for the June Planning Commission
meeting.
TO: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council
FROM: Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety,
Through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: March 1, 2018
RE: Department Updates
Orono School Threat
On Thursday February 22nd the Orono schools went into a lock down after they had received an
internet message saying there was an individual that was going to shoot up the school. The active
shooter protocol was activated. We had Sergeant Nelson and Investigator Boecker working the
event. A student was taken into custody without incident. We will be working with the Orono
Police to review the incident and see what, if any, procedures would need to be adjusted.
Pipe Line Safety Course
On March 26th I attended the Minnesota Pipeline Safety class in Buffalo, Minnesota. The class is
for first responders in every jurisdiction in the state. The training focus is on how to identify the
pipelines in our jurisdiction and how to respond to cut pipelines or explosions. This is an annual
training. I am planning on having an instructor come to our department meeting to train all our
officers.
Patrol by Sergeant Nelson
For the dates of February 14 to February 27, 2018, our officers issued 35 citations and 149
warnings for various traffic infractions. There was a total of 5 traffic accidents, 14 medicals, and 16
alarms.
Officers Scharf and McKinley stopped numerous vehicles over the past two weeks and as a result,
several people were arrested for outstanding warrants. Narcotics and other charges were also
discovered during these proactive patrol stops.
On 02-20-18, Officer Scharf responded to a stalking call where the caller was being followed by his
mother-in-law while he was in town from Florida with his wife and infant child. The caller was in
fear because his mother-in-law has several mental health issues and was not sure what she was
going to do. Officer Scharf was able to locate the caller but not the suspect. Information was taken
for possible stalking and harassment charges and forwarded to investigations.
MEMORANDUM
On 02-21-18, Officer Boecker and I responded to the Orono Police Department for a threats
incident at the Orono Public Schools Campus. There was a reported theft that indicated someone
was going to shoot up the school. The threat was deemed creditable and the entire campus was
placed on a hard lock down. Officer Boecker assisted with securing the perimeter and I worked
with command staff and school administration in the emergency operations center. The call came
to a good ending with all the students being safe and the suspect being arrested inside the school.
This was a great case of teamwork on multiple levels from local government, to state and federal
agencies.
On 02-24-18, Officer Gregory responded to assist the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department with
a possible robbery of a business. The business owner called 911 after having two customers in his
shop right away after he opened and then found money missing from his money bag. After some
time, it was learned that there were two money bags and that he considered the wrong one and then
wrongly accused the two customers and would not let them leave the store. Once he found the
money he let them go.
On 02-25-18, Officer Gregory responded to a person who was not breathing on the kitchen floor of
her residence. The female was well known to officers and was found to be deceased. The call was
investigated and found that the death was not suspicious.
Investigations by Investigator Kevin Boecker
As of 02/28/18, conducted a background check for a solicitor permit application that was received
by the city. Nothing was found during the background to disqualify the applicant.
Additional follow up on a narcotics (prescription medication) theft investigation. Items of evidence
were sent to the Hennepin County Crime Lab in an attempt to obtain suspect DNA/fingerprints.
Attempted follow up on a stalking/harassment case. I attempted to contact the suspect who was less
than cooperative.
Inv estigation of a counterfeit check accepted by a local bank. The check was mailed by an account
holder from New York. Contact was made with the account holder who stated she had been paid
for conducting online surveys and was not aware the check was counterfeit. She also admitted to
providing personal information to the service she was supposedly working for at the time. She was
warned to contact the credit bureaus to monitor her own credit as well.
Did follow up with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office on a death investigation.
Requested our agency be sent a Medical Examiner’s report upon conclusion of their examination.
Conducted department training involving use of force policy review and Taser recertification
training.
There are currently eight (8) cases assigned to investigations.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson
FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director
DATE: February 28, 2018
MEETING: March 6, 2018
SUBJECT: Public Works Update
STREETS
• The City experienced a couple of significant back-to-back snowfall events in the last
week. This kept PW staff quite busy.
• Road Material Bid results are in your packet.
• We have received a lot of calls lately concerning when the weight restrictions will be
placed on City streets. We sent out a letter and map on February 21st showing the weight
restrictions on streets throughout the City to all the contractors and residents that had
permits out during this time, informing them that we will be following the State
timeframe on weight restrictions.
• The PW crew put up signs for the Spring Road Weight Restrictions on Friday afternoon –
enforcement will begin Monday, March 5th at 12:00 a.m.
WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER
• We wrapped up the water meter replacement in the Cherry Hill neighborhood and started
the process of changing out water meter radio transmitters in the Highlands
Development. Staff will complete work with the Highlands project by the second or third
week in March.
PARKS/TRAILS
• The advertisement and job description for the new Seasonal PW Maintenance Worker is
in your packet. I am hoping they will be able to start in May and go until sometime into
October. We offered slightly more per hour than most cities for their summer help to
bring us more qualified workers. This will also allow us to require more of them.
• Material for the new baseball lights at Hamel Legion Park were delivered and will be
installed in the next week or two.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Steve is on vacation from Thursday, February 22nd until Monday, March 5th. PW staff is
holding down the fort until he returns.
• We have the tree order locked in and the vendors in place for the April 28th Cleanup Day.
ORDER CHECKS FEBRUARY 20, 2018 – MARCH 6, 2018
046979 ABDO, EICK & MEYERS LLP ................................................. $6,039.60
046980 BANDAPATI, SATISH ................................................................ $250.00
046981 CHARLES CUDD CO, LLC ................................................... $20,000.00
046982 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS ..................................... $350.00
046983 EPLAND, KRISTIN .................................................................... $460.00
046984 GODDARD SCHOOL................................................................. $150.00
046985 HANGSLEBEN, BENJAMIN/JESSAMYN ................................... $250.00
046986 KHAN, FARAZ ........................................................................... $250.00
046987 OCONNELL, STACEY ............................................................... $250.00
046988 OFFICE DEPOT .......................................................................... $52.03
046989 POTHULA, HIMA BINDU ........................................................... $450.00
046990-47016 VOID .............................................................................................. $0.00 CHECK DATE CORRECTION
047017 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSN ......................................... $315.00
047018 AXON ENTERPRISE INC ....................................................... $1,600.00
047019 BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE .................................................. $2,547.21
047020 BOYER FORD TRUCKS INC ......................................................... $4.11
047021 CORE & MAIN LP ................................................................... $5,906.48
047022 DPC INDUSTRIES INC ........................................................... $2,261.78
047023 ECM PUBLISHERS INC ............................................................ $253.28
047024 GO 2 HAMEL LLC ..................................................................... $316.82
047025 GRAINGER................................................................................ $146.40
047026 HACH COMPANY ...................................................................... $649.93
047027 HAMEL LIONS CLUB ................................................................ $525.00
047028 HENN CTY CHIEFS POLICE ASSN .......................................... $150.00
047029 HENN CTY RESIDENT/REAL ESTATE ....................................... $50.00
047030 INTOXIMETERS INC ................................................................. $105.00
047031 KENNEDY & GRAVEN CHARTERED .................................. $10,566.62
047032 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR .................................................. $392.00
047033 MARCO INC ................................................................................ $96.83
047034 NAPA OF CORCORAN INC ........................................................ $12.59
047035 NELSON ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR ..................................... $775.00
047036 ROLF ERICKSON ENTERPRISES INC .................................. $7,422.37
047037 STREICHER'S ........................................................................... $124.97
047038 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ............................................................ $1,270.59
047039 TEGRETE CORP .................................................................... $1,314.00
047040 TIMESAVER OFFSITE .............................................................. $142.00
047041 TROPHIES BY LINDA INC .......................................................... $43.00
047042 WSB & ASSOCIATES ........................................................... $13,664.75
Total Checks $79,157.36
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS FEBRUARY 20, 2018 – MARCH 6, 2018
004512E PR PERA ............................................................................ $14,701.01
004513E PR FED/FICA ...................................................................... $15,336.59
004514E PR MN Deferred Comp ..........................................................$2,470.00
004515E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA ....................................................$3,479.64
004516E SELECT ACCOUNT ................................................................$1,161.15
004517E CITY OF MEDINA ...................................................................... $20.00
004518E ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE ....................................................$3,218.17
004519E SELECT ACCOUNT ................................................................$4,097.96
004520E DELTA DENTAL ....................................................................$2,548.90
004521E KONICA MINOLTA .................................................................. $168.48
004522E MARCO (LEASE) ..................................................................... $774.48
004523E WRIGHT HENN COOP ELEC ASSN ..........................................$2,071.55
004524E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC ........................................................... $355.80
004525E XCEL ENERGY ......................................................................$9,051.81
004526E MINNESOTA, STATE OF ........................................................$1,201.00
004527E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC ........................................................... $219.90
Total Electronic Checks $60,876.44
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT FEBRUARY 21, 2018
0508483 ALTENDORF, JENNIFER L. ..................................................... $1,458.23
0508484 BARNHART, ERIN A. ............................................................. $2,326.52
0508485 BELLAND, EDGAR J. .............................................................. $2,750.70
0508486 BOECKER, KEVIN D. ............................................................. $2,283.45
0508487 CONVERSE, KEITH A............................................................. $2,058.18
0508488 DINGMANN, IVAN W. ............................................................ $1,746.42
0508489 ENDE, JOSEPH ..................................................................... $2,142.11
0508490 FINKE, DUSTIN D. ................................................................ $2,352.49
0508491 GALLUP, JODI M. .................................................................. $1,943.96
0508492 GLEASON, JOHN M. .............................................................. $1,821.46
0508493 GREGORY, THOMAS ............................................................. $2,017.54
0508494 HALL, DAVID M. ................................................................... $2,240.97
0508495 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S. ........................................................... $2,102.51
0508496 JOHNSON, SCOTT T. ............................................................ $2,360.65
0508497 KIESER, NICHOLAS ................................................................. $437.03
0508498 KLAERS, ANNE M. ................................................................. $1,262.28
0508499 LANE, LINDA ........................................................................ $1,671.36
0508500 LEUER, GREGORY J. ............................................................. $2,010.06
0508501 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. .................................................... $1,576.95
0508502 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D .......................................................... $1,935.95
0508503 NELSON, JASON ................................................................... $2,226.64
0508504 PETERSON, DEBRA A. ........................................................... $1,851.35
0508505 REINKING, DEREK M ............................................................ $1,872.45
0508506 ROBBINS, MELISSA ................................................................ $758.33
0508507 SCHARF, ANDREW ................................................................ $1,464.22
0508508 SCHERER, STEVEN T. ........................................................... $2,454.02
0508509 VIEAU, CECILIA M. ............................................................... $1,225.54
Total Payroll Direct Deposit $50,351.37
Posted 5/29/2009 Page 1 of 1
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA – Medina Business Tours
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, March 8, 2018
9:00 A.M.
Locations Noted Below
I. Farmers State Bank of Hamel 9:00 am – 9:25 am
Site Address: 145 Hamel Road, Medina, MN 55340
II. Medina Golf and Country Club 9:30 am – 10:10 am
Site Address: 400 Evergreen Road, Medina, MN 55340
III. Wealshire of Medina 10:15 am – 10:45 am
Site Address: 4555 Mohawk Dr., Medina, MN 55340
Posted: March 2, 2018.