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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 3, 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 June 19, 2018 Special Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the June 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Cooperative Water Resources Management Project Joint Powers Agreement Between
Three Rivers Park District, City of Independence, City of Medina, Pioneer and Sarah Creek
Watershed Management Commission, and Lake Independence Citizens Association
B. Approve Contract for Assessing Services with Southwest Assessing
C. Approve Off-Sale Liquor License to Target Corporation at 300 Clydesdale Trail
D. Approve Eagle Scout Project to Build Pavilion in Maple Park
VI. COMMENTS
A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda
B. Park Commission
C. Planning Commission
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Buckskin Drive Improvement Project – Public Hearing
1. Resolution Approving Plans According to Feasibility Report and Ordering Buckskin
Drive Improvement Project
2. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for Buckskin Drive Overlay Project
B. Hickory Drive Improvement Project – Public Hearing
1. Resolution Approving Plans According to Feasibility Report and Ordering Hickory Drive
Improvement Project
2. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for Hickory Drive Overlay Project
C. Ordinance Amending the City Fee Schedule Regarding Fees for Lot Combinations – Public
Hearing
D. Comprehensive Plan Review – City of Orono
VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
XI. ADJOURN
Meeting Rules of Conduct:
Fill out and turn in white
comment card
Give name and address
Indicate if representing a group
Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes
MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina City Council
FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: June 28, 2018
DATE OF MEETING: July 3, 2018
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Cooperative Water Resources Management Project Joint Powers Agreement
Between Three Rivers Park District, City of Independence, City of Medina, Pioneer and
Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission, and Lake Independence Citizens
Association – The purpose of the joint powers agreement is for the above named
governmental entities to work together to improve the water quality in Lake Independence.
This project will stabilize 2,200 feet of eroding ravine in the Baker Park Reserve. This
ravine drains directly to Lake Independence. This project will accomplish 15% of the
needed phosphorous reduction for the Lake Independence Total Maximum Daily Load
Study Implementation Plan. This project will leverage local contributions, a Hennepin
County Opportunity Grant and a Clean Water Legacy grant. The Lake Independence
Citizens Association (LICA) has committed $2,500 toward this project. The LICA
contribution will be split between the City of Independence and the City of Medina to
reduce the amount contributed for the project by both cities. Reducing Medina’s project
contribution from $10,500 to $9,250. Staff recommends approval.
See attached agreement.
B. Approve Contract for Assessing Services with Southwest Assessing – Staff recommends
approval of the contract renewal with Rolf Erickson (Southwest Assessing) for 2019
assessing services.
See attached agreement.
C. Approve Off-Sale Liquor License to Target Corporation at 300 Clydesdale Trail – Target
Corporation has applied for an off-sale liquor license at their store in Medina. They are
proposing a separate entrance to the liquor store within the existing footprint of the Medina
Target store. The Police Department has completed the background investigation/check
and recommends approval.
No attachments for this item.
D. Approve Eagle Scout Project to Build Pavilion in Maple Park – Medina resident Mark
Richelsen has proposed to build a pavilion in Maple Park for his Eagle Scout Project. Mark
has done an excellent job presenting his proposal to the Park Commission first at the
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Annual Park Tour in May and then again at the June 20th meeting with a detailed timeline
and scope of work (see attached). The Park Commission unanimously recommends
approval of this project.
See attached project proposal.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Buckskin Drive Improvement Project – Public Hearing – The Buckskin Drive
improvement project was discussed by the City Council at the June 5, 2018 meeting. A
public hearing and an assessment hearing need to be held for the project at this meeting.
Also, approval of a resolution for the plans and ordering the project is requested. Finally,
a resolution adopting the assessment roll for the project is requested.
See attached resolutions.
Recommended Motion #1: Approve Resolution Approving Plans According to
Feasibility Report and Ordering Buckskin Drive Improvement Project
Recommended Motion #2: Approve Resolution Approving Assessment Roll for
the Buckskin Drive Improvement Project
B. Hickory Drive Improvement Project – Public Hearing – The Hickory Drive improvement
project was discussed by the City Council at the June 5, 2018 meeting. A public hearing
and an assessment hearing need to be held for the project at this meeting. Also, approval
of a resolution for the plans and ordering the project is requested. Finally, a resolution
adopting the assessment roll for the project is requested.
See attached resolutions.
Recommended Motion #1: Approve Resolution Approving Plans According to
Feasibility Report and Ordering Hickory Drive Improvement Project
Recommended Motion #2: Approve Resolution Approving Assessment Roll for
the Hickory Drive Improvement Project
C. Ordinance Amending the City Fee Schedule Regarding Fees for Lot Combinations –
Public Hearing – Fee changes related to zoning require a public hearing, which has been
noticed for this meeting. The City’s current fee schedule for lot combinations requires a
$1000 deposit and an unknown cost for the process, which creates a strong disincentive
on owners to combine properties. Generally, staff believes it would be preferable to
encourage the combination of substandard lots, rather than discouraging combinations
through large deposits. Staff recommends a flat fee of $200 for lot combinations
involving substandard lots plus the cost of title documentation.
See attached memo and ordinance.
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Recommended Motion: Adopt Ordinance Amending the City Fee Schedule
Regarding Fees for Lot Combinations
D. Comprehensive Plan Review for City of Orono – Planning Director Dusty Finke’s memo
provides a summary of Orono’s Comprehensive Plan, which is currently out for
neighboring jurisdictions’ reviews. Staff is seeking feedback on the plan and a draft letter
to be sent to the City of Orono.
See attached memo, letter, and maps.
X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004667E-004685E for $48,446.81
and order check numbers 047456-047517 for $124,477.74 and payroll EFT 0508748-0508775
for $51,389.00.
INFORMATION PACKET:
Planning Department Update
Police Department Update
Public Works Department Update
Claims List
Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1
June 19, 2018
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
JUNE 19, 2018
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on June 19, 2018 at 6:00
p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Mitchell, Anderson, Martin (6:06 p.m.), Pederson
Members absent: Cousineau
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public Works Director Steve
Scherer, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public Safety Director Ed Belland and Planning
Director Dusty Finke
II. 2019 Budget – General Fund
Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided the City Council with the proposed budget for
2019. Staff provided a proposed budget that includes a 3% overall General Fund
increase. The City is also proposing a total levy increase of 2.5%. Barnhart discussed
increases to annual contracts, upfront expenses for IT upgrades, a proposed cost of living
increase of 2.5%, and the need to maintain quality service levels. A very preliminary
estimation shows the tax rate would decrease from 21.523% (2018) to 21.509% (2019)
which is a .1% decrease.
Council directed staff to move forward with the proposed 2019 budget and requested
further information. Staff will provide more information on the replacement and
mainteance projects included with the proposed Municipal Park Fund (Council also
discussed possible utilization of these funds if necessary for benefit increases), reviewing
the possible use of credit cards for payment at City facilities, listing maturity dates of
bonds on budget information, and continue to review the fee schedule for appropriate
user fees.
Adjournment
Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
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Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2018 3
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The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on June 19, 2018 at 7:00 5
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, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief 15
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 June 5, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 25
Johnson noted that changes had already been submitted by Martin and Anderson. The 26
proposed changes will be incorporated into the draft minutes. 27
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Moved by Martin, seconded by Anderson, to approve the June 5, 2018 regular City 29
Council meeting minutes with the revisions noted by Martin and Anderson. Motion 30
passed unanimously. 31
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V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:01 p.m.) 33
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A. Resolution No. 2018-38 Appointing Election Judges for the August 1, 2018 35
Primary Election and the November 6, 2018 General Election 36
B. Resolution No. 2018-39 Appointing Absentee Ballot Board Election Judges 37
for the August 14, 2018 Primary Election and the November 6, 2018 General 38
Election 39
Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion 40
passed unanimously. 41
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VI. COMMENTS (7:02 p.m.) 43
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A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 45
There were none. 46
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B. Park Commission 48
Scherer reported that the Park Commission will meet the following night to discuss the 49
Eagle Scout park pavilion project for Maple Park, continue to review notes from the park 50
tour, and discuss the capital improvement plan. 51
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C. Planning Commission 2
Finke reported that the Planning Commission did not meet this month and instead held 3
an open house related to the mixed residential land use regulations. He noted that the 4
event was well attended and advised that staff will put that information together for the 5
land use public hearing in August. He stated that in July the Planning Commission will 6
review the storm water regulations. 7
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VII. PRESENTATIONS 9
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A. 2018 CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership Grant (7:04 p.m.) 11
Roger Schmitz, CenterPoint Energy, provided background information on the grant 12
program noting that since 2003 the company has given $1,500,000 in grant funds to 13
communities. He presented a Community Partnership grant to the City of Medina in the 14
amount of $1,405, which will be used to purchase a sensor for a portable alarm system. 15
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Mitchell accepted the grant and thanked Mr. Schmitz and CenterPoint. 17
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS 19
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A. Ditter Properties – Concept Plan Review – 2023 – 2052 Holy Name Drive 21
(7:06 p.m.) 22
Finke stated that this is a concept plan review and therefore formal action is not 23
required. He stated that the concept would entail rearrangement and division of the four 24
parcels into 6 total parcels. He noted that two of the properties are connected to the 25
City’s sewer system but remain guided and zoned as rural residential. He noted that a 26
number of similar properties that were connected to sanitary sewer along Holy Name 27
Drive have been rezoned to suburban residential. He stated that the applicant is 28
proposing to reduce the size of the properties served by sanitary sewer to match the 29
requirements of the suburban residential zoning district and then redistribute the 30
remainder of those lots with the remaining parcels to create four additional lots. He 31
stated that the southern portion of the site contains the two lots proposed for suburban 32
residential and the four lots that would remain rural residential. He noted that all the 33
properties would be served by a private road in the location of the driveway that currently 34
serves the properties. He provided additional details on the sanitary sewer connection. 35
He asked if it would be appropriate to rezone the properties served by sewer to 36
suburban residential, similar to the other properties along Holy Name Drive. He noted 37
that there may be one other property that could be in a similar situation. He stated that if 38
the concept were to come forward as a formal request, there would be a Comprehensive 39
Plan amendment, rezoning, and subdivision. He stated that the Planning Commission 40
held a public hearing on May 8th and there were no public comments made. He stated 41
that the Commission believed that this would make sense and expressed support of the 42
concept. 43
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Martin referenced the wetland to the northeast of the site and asked for details. 45
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Finke replied that there is some wet property in the center eastern and northeastern 47
portions of the property. 48
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Martin referenced the two lots that would be proposed for suburban residential and 50
asked for details on the amount of contiguous suitable soils. 51
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Finke replied that he would need to look into it and noted that but for the wetlands on the 2
site, most of the parcels contain suitable soils. 3
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Pederson asked why the suburban residential lots would not be connected to water and 5
if there are other similar lots in the City. 6
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Finke stated that there is no water infrastructure in the area, estimating that the closest 8
connection would be 1.5 miles away. He provided examples of other developments that 9
are similar with only sanitary sewer connection and not water. 10
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Martin asked for additional details on the bail outs that were done, connecting lots to 12
sanitary sewer. 13
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Scherer explained that the Lakeview properties are small lots and were right on the lake 15
with septic systems and that is why the bail outs were done to connect those to the City 16
sanitary sewer. 17
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Martin asked if there would be a disadvantage to disconnect the properties from the 19
sanitary sewer. 20
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Finke replied that the infrastructure is already in place and the properties were already 22
assessed 100 percent of the cost. 23
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Jim Ditter, 2052 Holy Name Drive, stated that he already paid for the sewer and the 25
connections are already there for the two homes. He stated that he lives in the original 26
Ditter homestead. He stated that they purchased the properties from their uncle’s years 27
ago and have brought forward this concept plan as an idea. He hoped to work with the 28
City to develop a plan that will work. 29
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Finke stated that staff had not considered disconnecting the properties. He explained 31
that the question at hand is that when the lots were connected it was not intended to 32
shrink the size of the lots. He explained that the Council should weigh the land use 33
principles of the Comprehensive Plan to determine if the request is in character. 34
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Mitchell asked if the easterly lot line is the border with Plymouth. 36
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Finke confirmed that is true. 38
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Mitchell stated that if Plymouth continues to build up to the border, the four lots may be 40
back. 41
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Finke stated that the property to the east has already been developed. 43
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Mitchell acknowledged that the bailouts created some awkward situations and the 45
Council must consider what to do now. 46
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Martin noted that the Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as rural residential and 48
therefore she does not understand why a portion would be rezoned to suburban 49
residential. 50
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Finke stated that the most obvious issue is that the two parcels are served by sanitary 1
sewer and generally speaking, the other properties within the MUSA are guided and 2
zoned by a district that is intended to be served. He stated that the other properties that 3
were bailed out were all rezoned and therefore these properties are outliers. 4
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Martin stated that having two properties zoned suburban residential but surrounded by 6
rural residential would seem out of character. She stated that these comments are not 7
personal against the Ditter family, because they are great members of the community 8
and explained that there must be a consistent basis for the decision. 9
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Mitchell stated that he understands that it does not track. He stated that his concern 11
would be that this would create four rural residential lots surrounded by suburban 12
residential lots and therefore that could bring future requests to subdivide the rural 13
residential lots. 14
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Tom Ditter stated that he and Jim are making the request. He stated that the rural 16
residential has to have five acres of suitable soils for septic. He noted that the two lots 17
connected to City sewer no longer need the extra land for septic. He stated that the 18
family has been in the community for years and has paid property taxes and asked the 19
City to give the request consideration. 20
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Chris Clennon, 2425 Holy Name Drive, referenced the comment made by Mitchell with 22
the concern that there would be a future request to subdivide the four rural residential 23
lots. He referenced the draft Comprehensive Plan which designates the land as rural 24
residential and requires at least five acres of land for lots. 25
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Martin explained that rural residential lots must have a minimum of five acres of suitable 27
soils. 28
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Finke stated that the property to the north and west is guided for rural residential land 30
uses under the draft Comprehensive Plan for the next 20 years. He stated that all the 31
land in this area is included in the Metropolitan Council’s long-term sewered area for the 32
potential consideration for extension of the sewer services. 33
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Mitchell stated that a future request to subdivide the four rural residential lots could be 35
denied because the land is guided for rural residential. He noted that the Council would 36
simply need to be prepared to say no. 37
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Martin asked if the Council would also have to be prepared to say no tonight. 39
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Finke stated that properties that are zoned rural residential are not to be connected to 41
City sewer and properties guided for low density residential are to be connected to City 42
sewer. He stated that definitionally there is an obvious objective. He stated that if there 43
are other bailouts in the future this could perhaps set a precedent. 44
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Martin asked if the planning ordinance allows a piece of property to be platted with two 46
different zoning districts. 47
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Finke confirmed that there could be multiple zoning designations within the plat. He 49
noted that the approvals would be lined up in a method that makes that possible. 50
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Martin suggested perhaps combining the two sewered lots into one lot. She recognized 1
the history of the site that would be the entrance to rural residential. She stated that the 2
two sewered lots would then be one lot 1.8 acres in size that is connected to sewer but 3
not water. She stated that the lot would still need to be rezoned which would require a 4
Comprehensive Plan amendment that would have to go before the Metropolitan Council. 5
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Finke stated that the draft Comprehensive Plan would be approved by the Met Council 7
before this request would move forward. 8
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Pederson asked about the zoning for the other cases in which bailouts were done. 10
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Finke stated that the other properties along Lakeview, all the properties that were 12
connected to the sanitary sewer were rezoned to suburban residential. He stated that 13
these properties were not rezoned at that point, noting that there is no good record on 14
why that was done. He stated that perhaps the justification was that the lots exceeded 15
the minimum lot size and they did not want to allow future subdivision that would require 16
additional sewer connections. He stated that it was never considered that the lots be 17
shrunk to fit the requirements of the suburban residential zoning district. 18
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Mitchell referenced the adjacent property uses, stating that perhaps the four properties 20
would be suitable as rural residential lots. 21
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Pederson noted that in the past there was opposition from existing homeowners for the 23
cemetery use but, in this case, the new property owners would know about the cemetery 24
before purchasing the property. He stated that this is a unique property because it is 25
between the cemetery and the City of Plymouth. 26
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Finke stated that there may be an argument to this being a transition between rural 28
residential and the City of Plymouth. He noted that currently there are four lots, two of 29
which are served by City sewer. 30
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Martin asked for details on the existing lot lines. 32
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Finke highlighted the existing lot lines, which are shown in yellow. He stated that the 34
discussion on this began years ago because of the misshapen lot. He stated that it is an 35
odd shaped lot and regardless, a lot line rearrangement would still probably move 36
forward. 37
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Conrad Miller, 2475 Holy Name Drive, stated that with all this talking he believes that it 39
would be a good idea to talk to Plymouth and negotiate with them to put Brockton all the 40
way from Hamel Road to 24, which would make more sense. He stated that the City 41
could then negotiate with the Ditters. He stated that would make more sense than this 42
discussion. 43
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Martin noted that the road would then need to go through a lake. 45
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Mitchell stated that it may be awkward, but he does not object to the request. 47
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Martin stated that her objection stems from the existing and draft Comprehensive Plan. 49
She was concerned with precedent that could be set. 50
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Pederson stated that staff should work with the Ditters further to determine if the lot lines 1
could be rearranged further. He stated that there would be a benefit to having a private 2
road. He referenced the sewer line, which may have been changed. 3
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Finke provided additional details and noted that if this were to move forward, the line for 5
the Metropolitan Council’s long-term sewer service area that encompasses the two 6
sewered lots would be shrunken to match the smaller lot sizes. 7
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Pederson stated that he would support the request as long as precedent is not set. 9
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Anderson stated that he would have concerned with tempting fate with the Metropolitan 11
Council, given the issues the City has had with the Met Council. He encouraged the 12
Ditters continue to work with staff, noting that a lot line rearrangement would still be a 13
good idea. 14
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Cousineau echoed the comments of Martin, stating that it would be a little difficult to 16
make this work. She also agreed that perhaps a lot line rearrangement would be a 17
better option. She was hesitant to ask the Metropolitan Council for anything additional at 18
this time. 19
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Pederson asked the expectations on timing from the Ditters. 21
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Ditter replied that it would be at least one year from now but would like direction on 23
whether to move forward. 24
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Mitchell stated that it would seem the best thing to do is to continue to work with staff to 26
determine if there are better ways to reach the desired outcome as this proposal has 27
question marks. 28
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Martin referenced Outlot A and asked why that is an outlot. 30
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Finke replied that it is part of the odd shaped lot and generally there is a tendency to not 32
have a lot straddling a roadway. 33
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Martin stated that if that were combined with lots one and two, that would be perhaps 35
closer to two acres in size if those were combined into one lot. She stated that there are 36
issues because there is not a water connection. 37
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Mitchell encouraged the Ditters to continue to work with staff. 39
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Ditter asked why the water would be important. 41
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Martin stated that the definition of suburban residential includes water and sewer 43
service. 44
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IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:53 p.m.) 46
Johnson had nothing further to report. 47
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Mitchell asked Batty for input on the panhandling issue. 49
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Batty stated that Belland recently asked him for an opinion on the ability of the City to 1
regulate panhandling. He stated that another attorney in his office has recently done 2
work on the issue and noted that cities are almost never successful in regulating 3
panhandling based on first amendment rights. He stated that one possible exception is 4
making panhandling a public safety issue. He stated that the example city has busy 5
highways with people perched on small medians attempting to panhandle. He stated 6
that the attempt would be to prohibit anyone from being out there based on public safety. 7
He stated that there may be very limited circumstances on which you could successfully 8
prohibit that activity. 9
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Mitchell noted that this discussion came forth from a call he received from someone 11
concerned with panhandling activity. He stated that legal counsel looked into the matter 12
and based on first amendment rights the City would not be successful in attempting to 13
regulate the activity. 14
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Belland confirmed that a person has a first amendment right to be there unless the 16
person is causing a problem. 17
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X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:58 p.m.) 19
Mitchell reported that he attended a mayors’ meeting last week where he discussed the 20
pension issue. He noted that the legislature passed a pension bill, which takes baby 21
steps towards the right direction. 22
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Pederson reported that he attended the Corcoran City Council meeting the previous 24
week for their Fire Department Report. He stated that the three fire departments who 25
serve Corcoran have been engaged and the city will have many decisions to make. 26
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Martin stated that she watched the meeting on video. She stated that perhaps when 28
Councilmembers want to attend, perhaps that could be coordinated with Johnson to 29
ensure that open meeting laws are not violated. 30
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Pederson stated that it was his understanding that the Council can attend other 32
meetings, as long as they do not sit together and talk about City business. 33
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Batty stated that if more than two Councilmembers are going to attend, it is important 35
that they do not sit together. 36
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Martin stated that she simply did not want to put herself in that position and watched the 38
meeting from home to avoid a conflict as Pederson and Anderson attended. 39
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Martin stated that the open house the previous week was well done and there was more 41
interest than she envisioned. She stated that people were interested in mixed use 42
residential and staff was very helpful. 43
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Martin stated that there was a good meeting earlier this morning on the strategic 45
planning process related to the four fire departments that serve the City. She stated that 46
the packet of materials was prepared and provided to the City Council. She noted that 47
there will be two more meetings on the topic and advised that Pederson will be joining 48
the group. 49
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Pederson asked what would happen if there is a CIP adjustment while the City has a 1
contract in place. 2
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Martin provided details on the different elements of the contracts. She noted that in one 4
contract the payment obligation springs once the City approves the CIP of the fire 5
department. She stated that each department is good about sharing information and 6
allowing discussions, but only one contract requires City approval. 7
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XI. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (8:08 p.m.) 9
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the bills, EFT 004645E-10
004666E for $64,523.59 and order check numbers 047392-047455 for $249,434.08 and 11
payroll EFT 0508715-0508747 for $53,449.47. Motion passed unanimously. 12
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XII. ADJOURN 14
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. 15
Motion passed unanimously. 16
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Bob Mitchell, Mayor 21
Attest: 22
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk 25
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Jodi Gallup
From:Mike M <mclaughlin110@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, June 22, 2018 4:13 PM
To:Scott Johnson; pawulff@aol.com
Subject:Re: Pioneer
Thanks, Pat. $2,500 it is, Scott.
On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 4:08 PM <pawulff@aol.com> wrote:
At our 6/14/17 Board meeting a motion was made and passed to contribute $2,500 to support the grant application for
the Clean Water Ravine Project at Bake Park. This isn't a line item in our budget so I had to dig for it....
PAT WULFF
pawulff@aol.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike M <mclaughlin110@gmail.com>
To: Scott Johnson <scott.johnson@medinamn.gov>
Cc: Joe Baker - City of Independence (joe_baker@cargill.com) <joe_baker@cargill.com>; Patricia Wulff
(pawulff@aol.com) <pawulff@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 22, 2018 3:44 pm
Subject: Re: FW: Pioneer
We came up with a contribution, but I have to look up the exact amount. Scott I’ll get back to you with that .
Mike
On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 3:42 PM Scott Johnson <scott.johnson@medinamn.gov> wrote:
Hi Mike and Pat,
I will bring the ravine agreement to the July 3rd Council Meeting on our consent agenda for approval.
The agreement states Medina and Independence need to approach LICA about their contribution. Has LICA approved
a contribution to this project?
Thank you,
Scott Johnson
City of Medina
From: Judie Anderson [mailto:Judie@jass.biz]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 11:00 AM
To: Scott Johnson <scott.johnson@medinamn.gov>
Cc: Brian Vlach (BVlach@threeriversparkdistrict.org) <BVlach@threeriversparkdistrict.org>
Subject: RE: Pioneer
Sure do. I have made 8 copies for signature at the meeting so you and Brian can each take signed copies with you.
From: Scott Johnson <scott.johnson@medinamn.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 10:57 AM
To: Judie Anderson <Judie@jass.biz>
Subject: FW: Pioneer
Hi Judie,
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Do you have the final document for approval?
Thanks,
Scott
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McLaughlin Woodworking
cell: 612‐819‐1655
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Maple Plain, MN 55359
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website: mclaughlinwoodworking.com
Agenda Item # 5A
b. Securing regulatory permits from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to allow the project to proceed.
c. Leading a project coordinating committee to facilitate communication about the project
and manage project execution.
d. Securing the services of a qualified contractor to execute the Baker Campground
Ravine Stabilization Project. The Park District will go through a formal bidding
process as per Minnesota Statutes Section 471.345 to select and hire the contractor.
e. Securing a fully executed contract between the selected contractor, the Park District,
and the Commission to carry out the project.
f. Provide coordination with, and supervision of, the contractor to assure the project is
constructed/implemented according to the approved design/specification plans.
g. Coordinate the invoicing process for the work, including review of the invoices from
the contractor and forwarding of the contractor invoices to the Commission for
payment consistent with the project contracts.
h. Preparation of project reports as required by the granting agency.
i. Providing a cash contribution of 23% of the non -grant cost of the project up to $10,500
as the Park District's share of the capital cost of the project.
5. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION,
The Commission will be responsible for:
a. Acting as the signatory for the Clean Water Fund grant contract with the Board of
Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) as well as being party to a fully executed contract
between the selected contractor, the Park District and the Commission to carry out
the project.
b. Acting as the Fiscal Agent for the Clean Water Fund grant. This includes receipt and
management of CWF grant funds issued by BWSR for the project as per the terms of
the grant contract, prompt payment of invoices received by the contractor, invoicing
the Parties to pay their share of the project cash cost (as specified in Sections 4i.) and
6c.), and such other duties as are required for the successful fiscal management of the
Project.
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c. Providing a cash contribution of 23% of the non -grant cost of the project up to a
maximum of $10,500 as the Commission's share of the capital cost of the project.
d. Designation of one individual to represent the Commission on the coordinating
committee for the Proj ect.
e. Assuring timely and responsive participation from that individual.
6. DUTIES OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE AND MEDINA
a. Designation of one individual from each city to represent Independence and
Medina on the coordinating committee for the Project.
b. Assuring timely and responsive participation from that individual.
c. Each City will provide a cash contribution of 23% of the non -grant cost of the project
up to $10,500 as its share of the capital cost of the project. It is anticipated that the
Cities will work with the Lake Independence Citizen's Association (LICA) to reach
agreement on a contribution from that organization to defray a portion of this local
cost share.
7. AMENDMENT
Any amendment to this agreement must be in writing and approved by the Parties.
The Parties shall have full power to amend this agreement to add or delete items from
the scope of this agreement upon such terms as are agreed to between the Parties.
8. TERMINATION
This agreement will terminate upon completion of the Baker Campground Ravine
Stabilization project or on December 31, 2020, whichever comes first. Notwithstanding,
this Agreement shall terminate in the event the State of Minnesota terminates the Grant
Agreement with the Commission. In the event of termination, all parties will pay pro
rata for that portion of the Project completed in accordance with Sections 4 and 5.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this joint powers agreement executed and
effective as of the date of signature of the last party to the agreement.
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City of Independence
Dated:
(Name), (position)
City of Medina
Dated:
(Name), (position)
Dated:
Dated:
Pioneer and Sarah Creek Watershed Management
Commission
Judie A. Anderson, Exec. Secretary
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
John Gunyou, Chair
Boe Carlson, Superintendent
and Secretary to the Board
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TO: Medina Mayor and City Council Members
Scott Johnson, City Administrator
Jodi Gallup, Administrative Assistant
Erin Barnhart, Finance Director
FROM: Rolf Erickson (763) 473-3978
DATE: June 12, 2018
RE: 2019 Assessment Proposal
Contract Attached
Term of Contract: September 1, 2018 through August 30, 2019
Current Contract amount: $89,655
Requested amount for 2019 Assessment: $92,340
Requested increase: $2,685
Number of New Houses during 2017 51
Total parcels May 2014 2,954
Total parcels May 2015 3,015
Total parcels May 2016 3,109
Total parcels May 2017 3,138
Total parcels April 2018 3,138
The requested increase is to cover cost of living. Expenses for supplies and postage should be
approximately the same as last year.
Please present this request at the next council meeting possible.
Please make 2 copies of the contract and have them signed when approved. I will sign then.
Agenda Item # 5B
CONTRACT FOR ASSESSING SERVICES
This contract is made this first day of September, 2018, by and between the City of Medina Hennepin County, Minnesota
(hereinafter called the “Municipality”) and Rolf Erickson, 14520 12th Ave. North, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447 DBA Southwest
Assessing, a Minnesota Corporation (hereinafter called the “Contractor”)
The Contractor represents that he is a Licensed Minnesota Assessors as required in Chapter 273 of Minnesota Statutes and that
he is a qualified real estate appraiser.
ASSESSING SERVICES: The Municipality hereby contracts for and the Contractor hereby agrees to cooperate with officials of
the Municipality and the County of Hennepin in performing 2019 assessment services as defined in Minnesota Statutes. The
Municipality agrees and acknowledges that the manner and the method used in the performance of the assessment duties will be
under the control and direction of said Contractor.
CONTRACT PRICE: In consideration of the services rendered by the Contractor, the Municipality shall pay to the Contractor
at the above stated address, the sum of $92,340.00 payable in twelve (12) installments of $7,695 beginning September, 2018 and
ending August, 2019.
TERM OF CONTRACT: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
The following services are to be billed separately on a one time basis.
NONE.
FURNISHING OF EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall provide all transportation necessary for the performance of the services
contracted for. The Municipality shall furnish all equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the services
contracted for, including the Hennepin County data fee and Hennepin County computer equipment rental fees.
ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS: The Contractor shall attend the local board of review meeting on the date
selected by the Municipality and the Contractor and not to exceed three other Municipality council meetings during the term of
the contract.
LEGAL STATUS: The parties agree that the Contractor is not required to maintain office hours, shall not receive retirement
benefits, health insurance benefits, or any other fringe benefits offered to employees of the Municipality and shall, in all respects,
be deemed independent an contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor and the Municipality have executed this Contract this day of
2018.
City of Medina(Municipality)
by
Southwest Assessing (Contractor)
by
Agenda Item # 5D
Pavilion with Paver Floor
Similar to Holy Name Park Pavilion
Proposed Pavilion
Proposed Schedule
Description
;Boy Scouts of America (BSA) approval `:, 06/12/18 i
;City approval
Finalize construction plans
'Fundraising
;Secure materials
'+'y
Prepare site
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`Footings & patio foundation
"Pre-cut/drill lumber
;Lay paver floor
Build pavilion roof structure
;Complete pavilon roof
06/20/18
06/21/18
06/21/18
07/09/18
07/16/18
07/30/18
07/30/18
08/03/18
08/04/18
08/10/18
End Date ! Status
06/15/18 Complete
06/20/18
06/30/18
06/30/18
07/20/18
07/20/18
08/02/18
08/02/18
08/03/18
08/05/18
08/12/18
$1,500 goal
Pavilion Design
Preliminary Plan
Square 1footx1foot
Plan Description
1
Pavilion post footings
Pavilion 6"x6" posts (green treated)
Box beams made of two 2"x12" (green treated)
4" x 4" roof support posts (green treated)
Roof peak beam made of two 2"x12" (green treated)
6" x 1" facia boards
2" x 4" roof ribs
8' x 4' x 0.5" plywood
Scope of Work
City Scope of Work
1. City providing following materials:
a. Gravel for patio foundation
b. Sand for patio foundation
c. Paver floor bricks
d. Edging
e. Cement for footings
f. 6x6 green treated support posts
g. Beam brackets
2. City will do following work:
a. Prepare site: locate utilities, clear, etc.
b. Deliver gravel, sand, pavers, cement & 6x6 posts
c. Dig & pour footings
d. Attach 6x6 posts to footings
e. Dig/build foundation
f. Install edging
Mark/BSA Scope of Work
1. Mark providing following materials:
a. 2x12 beams for box frame
b. 2x4 for roof ribs
c. Plywood for roof
d. Tar paper for roof
e. Shingles for roof
f. Hurricane clips for attaching roof ribs
g. All nails, screws, bolts, washers & nuts
2.. Mark & BSA Troop 537 will do following work:
a. Fundraise -$1,500 for the project
b. Provide tools & equipment for their work
c. Lay the paver bricks for the floor
d. Build the pavilion roof:
i. Build & attach box frame to 4 corner posts
ii. Attach peak beam to box frame
iii. Attach 2x4 ribs to peak beam & box frame
iv Attach plywood to the 2x4 ribs
v. Attach tar paper & shingles to plywood
vi. Attach 1x6 facia boards to 2x4 ribs
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018
Member __ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-xx
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS ACCORDING TO FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
ORDERING BUCKSKIN DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to previous actions by the city council, city staff has prepared plans
and specifications for the miscellaneous milling, overlay, minimal asphalt curbing, and some seeding
of shoulders for the Buckskin Drive Improvement Project and has presented such plans and
specifications to the council for approval.
WHEREAS, ten days’ mailed notice and two weeks’ published notice of the hearing was
given and the hearing was held on July 3 , 2018, at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard were
given an opportunity to be heard thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, are hereby adopted.
2. The above-described improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible as detailed
in the feasibility report.
3. The improvement is hereby ordered as proposed.
Dated: July 3, 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 # 7A1
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018
Member __ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-xx
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
BUCKSKIN DRIVE OVERLAY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the city administrator has, with the assistance of the public works director and
the city finance director, prepared a proposed roll regarding the assessment of benefited properties for
a portion of the cost of the Buckskin Drive Overlay project which consists of mill and overlay
improvements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by law, the city council conducted a public
hearing on July 3, 2018, with regard to the proposed assessments and heard and passed upon all
objections to the proposed assessment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,
is hereby accepted and shall constitute a special assessment against the lands named therein, and each
tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the improvement in the amount of
the assessment levied against it.
2. The special assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over
a period of 7 years, the first installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2019,
and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment
resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of
this resolution until December 31, 2019. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to November 15, 2018,
pay the whole of the assessment on such property to the city finance director, with interest accrued to
the date of payment, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30
days of the adoption of the assessment. Thereafter, any owner may pay to the city finance director
the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the
year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest
will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. The city administrator or their designee shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate
of this resolution to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county and such
assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Agenda Item # 7A2
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018 2
Dated: July 3, 2018.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jodi 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.
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018 3
Map ID PID NAME ADDRESS Assessment Share
1 2411823320001 SCOTT C GAGE 1825 BUCKSKIN DR $2,413.00
2 2411823340008 PAUL R SJOLUND 4790 BAYCLIFFE RD $2,413.00
3 2411823310001 PHILIP W MILNE 1880 BUCKSKIN DR $2,413.00
4 2411823330002 SCOTT C GAGE 1825 BUCKSKIN DR $2,413.00
5 2411823330001 SCOTT C GAGE 1825 BUCKSKIN DR $2,413.00
6 2411823320006 STEPHEN & CHARLENE BARRON 1865 BUCKSKIN DR $4,826.00
$16,891.00
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018 4
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018
Member __ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-xx
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS ACCORDING TO FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
ORDERING HICKORY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to previous actions by the city council, city staff has prepared plans
and specifications for the miscellaneous milling, overlay, minimal asphalt curbing, and some seeding
of shoulders for the Hickory Drive Improvement Project and has presented such plans and
specifications to the council for approval.
WHEREAS, ten days’ mailed notice and two weeks’ published notice of the hearing was
given and the hearing was held on July 3 , 2018, at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard were
given an opportunity to be heard thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, are hereby adopted.
2. The above-described improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible as detailed
in the feasibility report.
3. The improvement is hereby ordered as proposed.
Dated: July 3, 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 # 7B1
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018
Member __ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-xx
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
HICKORY DRIVE OVERLAY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the city administrator has, with the assistance of the public works director and
the city finance director, prepared a proposed roll regarding the assessment of benefited properties for
a portion of the cost of the Hickory Drive Overlay project which consists of mill and overlay
improvements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by law, the city council conducted a public
hearing on July 3, 2018, with regard to the proposed assessments and heard and passed upon all
objections to the proposed assessment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,
is hereby accepted and shall constitute a special assessment against the lands named therein, and each
tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the improvement in the amount of
the assessment levied against it.
2. The special assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over
a period of 7 years, the first installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2019,
and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment
resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of
this resolution until December 31, 2019. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to November 15, 2018,
pay the whole of the assessment on such property to the city finance director, with interest accrued to
the date of payment, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30
days of the adoption of the assessment. Thereafter, any owner may pay to the city finance director
the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the
year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest
will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. The city administrator or their designee shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate
of this resolution to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county and such
assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Agenda Item # 7B2
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018 2
Dated: July 3, 2018.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jodi 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.
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018 3
MapID PID NAME ADDRESS Assessment Share
1 2311823140005 MARILYN J BUCKWALTER 2025 HICKORY DR $1,551.80
2 2311823140009 RAYMOND M MOLDE 2032 HICKORY DRIVE SO $1,551.80
3 2311823140008 MICHAEL F SPACEK 2052 HICKORY DR $1,551.80
4 2311823140019 T D SAWVEL & A B SAWVEL 2045 HICKORY DR $1,551.80
5 2311823140010 D J SPALLA & D E SPALLA 2022 HICKORY DR $1,551.80
Total $7,759.00
Resolution No. 2018-xx
July 3, 2018 4
Fee Schedule Amendment Page 1 of 2 July 3, 2018
Substandard Lots City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director; through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: June 19, 2018
MEETING: July 3, 2018 City Council
SUBJ: Public Hearing – City Fee Schedule – Lot Combinations for substandard lots
Background
The City currently charges applicants requesting lot combination approval the full cost accrued
to the City during review. A $1000 deposit is required at the time of the application to guarantee
payment of the fees.
There are many examples, especially in the Independence Beach neighborhood, of property
owners who own numerous adjacent substandard lots. State law places limitations on
development of substandard lots within 1000 feet of lakes to require such lots under common
ownership to be combined.
However, the City’s $1000 deposit and an unknown cost for the process is a strong disincentive
on owners combining properties.
Substandard lots often raise questions, especially when a property is up for sale. Sellers,
potential buyers, realtors, and appraisers all call Planning staff related to number of building
entitlements, nonconformity protections, and other similar questions.
Generally, staff believes it would be preferable to encourage the combination of substandard lots,
rather than discouraging combinations through large deposits.
Purpose of Reviewing Lot Combinations
Some municipalities do not even require approval of lot combinations to be combined at their
county. Since most zoning regulations are minimum standards, the risk of a lot combination
violating a city requirement is fairly low.
Staff believes that there are valid reasons for the City to review a lot combination. The City is
subject to minimum density requirements. If a plat were approved at the very bottom of the
allowed density range, and then a property owner wanted to buy two lots, combine them, and
construct a larger home, there would be an argument doing so would violate City requirements.
Perhaps more practically, a formal process allows the City to confirm that the lots to be
combined are, in fact, owned by the same party. For example, if the parcels are purchased
separately, they may not be in the exact same name (perhaps one was purchased through a trust).
This prevents potential future title concerns. It also provides the City an opportunity to review if
any easements exist along the property line which is removed by the combination and make note
of it.
Agenda Item # 7C
Fee Schedule Amendment Page 2 of 2 July 3, 2018
Substandard Lots City Council Meeting
Anticipated Cost of Lot Combinations
Staff estimates that reviewing and preparing documents for a lot combination would take up to a
few hours of staff time. For most developments, staff review time is reimbursed at a rate of
$80/hour. Staff would also anticipate legal expenses in the low $100s.
As noted above, staff sees some public benefit if substandard lots are combined. The time spent
reviewing the combination would likely be offset by questions from the various parties when the
parcel goes up for sale. Additionally, it supports improved compliance with the zoning
regulations which the City has established.
It should also be noted that these substandard lots are likely being charged multiple stormwater
utility fees, because these are allocated by lot, even if the lot is substandard. The combinations
will result in lowered stormwater utility revenue, although the fee would then be equivalent to
standard lots.
Potential Action
Staff recommends a flat fee of $200 for lot combinations involving substandard lots. This would
offset the anticipated legal fees and perhaps some staff time. Staff also recommends requiring
reimbursement for the cost of title documentation deemed necessary by the City Attorney.
Fees related to zoning and subdivision applications require a public hearing before they can be
adopted or amended. Staff published the required notice for a hearing at the July 3, 2018 City
Council meeting.
Following the hearing, if the City Council believes the $200 fee (+ cost for title documentation)
is appropriate, the following actions would be appropriate:
Motion to adopt the ordinance amending the fee schedule
Attachment
Draft Ordinance Amendment Fee Schedule
Ordinance No. ### 1
DATE
CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO. ###
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE
REGARDING FEES FOR LOT COMBINATIONS
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. The 2018 schedule of fees and rates of the City of Medina is hereby amended to
add the underlined text as follows:
Lot Combination of substandard lot: $200 + cost of title documentation
SECTION II. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the Medina city council this ____day of _____, 2018.
______________________________
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
Published in the Crow River News on the ______ day of ________, 2018.
Orono Comp Plan Update Page 1 of 3 July 3, 2018
Review City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director; through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: June 25, 2018
MEETING: July 3, 2018 City Council
SUBJ: City of Orono Comprehensive Plan Update Review
Background
Communities are provided up to six months to review and comment on Comprehensive Plan
updates of other affected jurisdictions prior to submission to the Comprehensive Plan.
Medina received Orono’s Comprehensive Plan Update on April 27, 2018. The plan is available
for review at: http://www.ci.orono.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={B9CBE195-
45B3-4022-BDCB-FDD04B6D9E1F}
Following is a summary of aspects of Orono’s Plan which staff has identified as potentially of
interest to the City Council. Staff has also prepared draft comments, which are attached. Staff
will update as necessary following Council review.
Land Use and Growth
Orono’s Plan update is largely a continuation of its existing Plan. Primary objectives stated
include retaining rural character of the community and the protection of natural resources, with
Lake Minnetonka being the most notable. Orono is forecasted to experience growth of 700
households (approximately 21%) and employment by 145 (approximately 10%) from 2020-
2040. The city’s population is projected to rise from 7,700 to 9,500.
Orono’s future land use map is attached for reference. Most of Orono’s growth is planned in five
areas of the community. These areas are identified on the “Planned Development Sites” map
which is also attached for reference and are described below:
• Approximately 1/3 of the development is planned through redevelopment and infill
around Navarre.
• The largest new development is planned at the “Orchard Property,” south of Wayzata
Blvd. and west of Old Crystal Bay Road. This site is planned for higher density housing
(>8 units/acre) and approximately 200 units.
• Approximately 100-200 units of additional high-density development is planned within
the Stonebay development along Kelley Parkway between Willow Drive and Old Crystal
Bay Road. This property had previously been planned for office uses, but is proposed to
be changed to high density residential.
• Approximately 27 medium-density units are planned around the Long Lake Fire Station
at Willow Drive, south of Highway 12.
• Approximately 68 additional lots of very-low density (2 acre lots) are anticipated to be
created in connection with expanding sewer to bail out failing septic systems along Lake
Minnetonka.
Agenda Item # 7D
Orono Comp Plan Update Page 2 of 3 July 3, 2018
Review City Council Meeting
Little change is anticipated adjacent to Medina. The property north of County Road 6 is
designated for 2-acre rural land uses, as is the area south of County Road 6 and east of Spring
Hill Golf Club. The area south of County Road 6 between Homestead Drive and Tamarack
Drive is generally planned for sewered low-density residential land uses.
Transportation
Orono’s transportation plan includes language to discourage non-local use of certain roadways
(including Willow Drive). This is similar to Medina’s limitation on non-local truck traffic on
streets in the City. Staff recommends a comment supporting Orono’s policy.
Many streets in the southern portion of Medina cross the city boundary and continue into Orono
(Hunter, Tamarack, Willow). Staff’s impression is that nothing proposed in Orono’s plan is
likely to cause additional traffic or congestion concerns on Medina streets. Orono does not
anticipate improvements necessary for these streets beyond regular maintenance.
Medina’s transportation plan proposes to change the functional classification of Willow Drive
between County Road 24 and County Road 6 from a B-minor arterial to a minor collector. This
change would be in recognition of the construction of the Highway 12 bypass and the fact that
Willow Drive no longer accesses Highway 12. Function and traffic counts suggest that a
collector classification is likely more accurate. Staff recommends that Orono be requested to
propose a similar change within their transportation plan.
Staff noted that Orono classifies Hunter Drive north of County Road 6 as a local roadway.
Medina’s plan identifies the street as a minor collector, and staff recommends commenting on
this difference and request that Orono consider a revision.
Wastewater
Medina discharges sewage to Orono’s system from the Medina Morningside and Keller Estates
neighborhoods. Medina’s system connects to Orono’s on Old Crystal Bay Road near the ice
arena and is conveyed down to County Road 112 before connecting to a Met Council line.
Orono’s plan does not propose any capacity expansions to the sewer main into which Medina
discharges, and only anticipates regular maintenance and inflow and infiltration improvements.
Improvements to this line which Medina would be expected to contribute are currently being
discussed for the immediate term.
Water
Medina’s Keller Estates neighborhood is served by water from the City of Orono’s “Highway
12” system. Orono’s water supply plan projects that their existing Highway 12 system should
be sufficient to serve their proposed development using the average day calculation. The plan
does note that additional storage may be warranted to meet the more conservative max
day+fire+emergency storage calculation. Orono’s plan does not discuss how such storage
expansions may be funded.
Orono Comp Plan Update Page 3 of 3 July 3, 2018
Review City Council Meeting
Staff recommends a comment encouraging that connection fees be collected from new
development to fund capacity expansions and a comment related to the ability of lawn irrigation
water conservation to reduce the likelihood to add additional capacity to the water system.
Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Orono identifies future on-street trails along Homestead Trail and Hunter Drive which extend
into the City of Medina. Medina’s trail plan does not identify these connections, so staff
recommends a comment to notify Orono.
Orono’s plan also identifies a future off-street trail along Tamarack Drive, around the east side of
Long Lake to Old Long Lake Road to connect to the Luce Line Trail. This location
approximately matches a Regional Trail Search Corridor that extends north through Medina
(between Hunter Drive and Tamarack Drive). Staff recommends a comment supporting this trail
connection to the Luce Line Trail and encouraging possible partnerships on grant applications.
Staff also recommends noting the more general location of the search corridor in Medina’s plan.
Council Action Requested
Staff seeks feedback on the attached draft comment letter to be sent to the City of Orono. Staff
will incorporate any feedback and route the comments when complete.
Attachment
1. Draft Letter to the City of Orono
2. Orono Future Land Use map
3. Orono Planned Development Sites map
July 6, 2018
City of Orono
Attn: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP
2750 Kelley Parkway sent via email: jbarnhart@ci.orono.mn.us
Orono, MN 55356
Dear Jeremy:
Thank you for considering the following comments on your draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan
update which we received on April 27, 2018.
Transportation
• Orono’s transportation plan discusses the importance of limiting non-local truck traffic
from Orono roadways to protect city roadways from unnecessary wear. Medina has a
similar policy in place and fully supports Orono’s objective.
• Willow Drive from County Road 24 to County Road 112 is classified as an “other
arterial” roadway within regional plans. Medina’s transportation plan proposes to
reclassify this roadway to a minor collector. It appears that a collector classification
would be more appropriate now that Willow Drive does not access Highway 12.
Classification as a collector would also seem consistent with Orono’s classification south
of County Road 112.
• Medina identifies Hunter Drive from County Road 24 to County Road 6 as a minor
collector and Orono’s draft Plan update identifies it as a local roadway. We request that
you consider a minor collector classification.
Water Supply
• Medina notes the potential need for additional water storage in the Highway 12 water
system during the timeframe covered by this Plan update. Medina recommends that
Orono ensure adequate water connection fees to fund such improvements.
• Orono’s projected average day water usage and peaking factor suggest a high level of
lawn irrigation. Lawn irrigation conservation efforts can substantially decrease the need
for capital investments in capacity expansions.
Trails
• Orono’s trail plan identifies an off-street trail along Tamarack Drive, continuing along
Spring Hill Road to Old Long Lake Road to connect to the Luce Line Trail. This location
is approximately in the same location as a regional trail search corridor which extends
northerly through Medina. Medina supports this connection within Orono and would be
interested in considering grant applications for funding.
• Orono’s plan identifies future on-street trails along Hunter Drive and Homestead Trail.
Medina’s trail plan does not identify future on-street trails in these locations extending to
the north.
Thank you again for your consideration of these comments. Best of luck as you continue with
your review process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846.
Sincerely,
Dusty Finke, AICP
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Planning Department Update Page 1 of 2 July 3, 2018
City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director; through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: June 28, 2018
SUBJ: Planning Department Updates – July 3, 2018 City Council Meeting
Land Use Application Review
A) Woods of Medina Final Plat –710 Shawnee Woods Road and 4412 County Road 116 –
4412 JKP LLC has requested final plat for a 16-lot subdivision on approximately 8.25 acres.
Staff is conducting a preliminary review and will schedule for City Council when complete,
tentatively at the July 17, 2018 meeting.
B) Ditter Concept Plan – Jim Ditter, Tom Ditter, and Ditter Properties have requested review of a
concept plan related to the potential subdivision of four existing parcels totaling approximately 25
acres into six lots. Two of the existing parcels are served by City sewer and included within the
urban service area but all the property is zoned rural residential. The applicants requested that the
City consider rezoning the two parcels served by city sewer to Suburban Residential, allowing the
parcels to be reduced in size to create additional rural lots. The Planning Commission held a public
hearing at the May 8 meeting and feedback was generally supportive of what was proposed. The
Council reviewed on June 19 and raised questions whether designating the property as LDR was
consistent with the objectives of the Comp Plan.
C) Deer Hill Preserve 2nd Addition – Property Resources Development Company has requested final
plat for the 2nd phase of Deer Hill Preserve, to include 5 lots in the northwest portion of the site. The
City Council granted final plat approval at the May 15 meeting. Staff will work with the applicant
on the conditions of approval prior to construction beginning.
D) Reiser lot line rearrangement – 1425 County Road 24 and PID 23-118-23-32-0002 – The
John H. Reiser Trust and Philip W. Reiser Trust have requested approval of a lot line
rearrangement between two 10-acre parcels. The City Council adopted a resolution
approving the rearrangement at the April 17, 2018 meeting. Staff will work with the
applicant to finalize the rearrangement with Hennepin County.
E) 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.
F) 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.
G) Lunski Final Plat – Lunski, Inc. has applied for final approval of the subdivision related to
the development of 83 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.
Planning Department Update Page 2 of 2 July 3, 2018
City Council Meeting
H) 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.
I) 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.
J) 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 – Met Council staff has verbally indicated that the City’s 2020-2040 Plan
Update is now complete for review. Met Council staff continues to raise questions related to the
staging of high density residential property. Council members Martin and Anderson, City
Administrator Johnson and myself met with Metropolitan Council Member Katie Rodriguez and
relevant committee chairs who informed us that there would be no flexibility on the staging. The
City Council directed staff to update the Staging Plan to stage the high density residential property
after 2021. This adjustment was resubmitted on June 8, along with a letter stating the City’s strong
preference to stage the property for development immediately and requesting that the Met Council
allow it.
B) 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. The Planning Commission and City Council held a
workshop on the regulations at the May 15 meeting. Staff intends to present the design guide for
review and the ordinance for a public hearing at the July 10 Planning Commission meeting
C) Mixed Residential zoning district – the City held an open house on June 12 and received feedback
on the regulations which will ultimately apply to the Mixed Residential land use. Staff will use this
feedback to draft an ordinance for a public hearing at the August 15 Planning Commission meeting.
D) Safety Training – staff took part in annual safety training.
E) Long Lake Subwatershed Partnership – Scott and I took part in a phone conference related to the
next steps for the partnership following Orono’s decision not to take part in the carp study. The
Minnehaha Creek Board is scheduled on July 12 to discuss contributing to the project to add
additional data collection.
TO: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council
FROM: Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety,
Through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: June 28, 2018
RE: Department Updates
Annual Department Training
On June 25th we had our 2018 use of force training day at Annandale Shoot House.
Corcoran Police officers joined us. Mario Fabrizio with the Hamel Fire Department
instructed on triage and tourniquet usage. The rest of the day was spent working on
scenarios using seminations; seminations are paint ball bullets. It was very realistic training
and well planned out. Our trainers, Officers Kevin Boecker, Chris McGill, Jeremiah Jessen,
and Sergeant Nelson, did a great job of developing the scenarios and putting them on for all
of us. Our CSO and reserves role played; again, a great job.
First Net System
On June 8th we met with representatives from FirstNet phone service. FirstNet is a company
that was funded by the Federal Government to assist emergency responders with priority
cell phone and data service in an emergency. Their backbone is running off the AT&T
cellular network. The prices quoted are a savings compared to Verizon who we currently
are using. We will test out FirstNet’s service over the next month. Verizon has been very
stable for us for a long time. Verizon is also offering a priority service for emergency
responders also. We are meeting with them also.
Future Fire Strategic Meeting
The four Fire Chiefs, Council Member Martin, Administrator Johnson, Planner Director
Finke and I met to discuss what the City will need to do to continue to provide quality fire
service to the citizens of Medina in the future. Three meetings have been schedule; the first
meeting was on June 14, 2018. Dusty Finke went over the new Comprehensive Plan for
2020 to 2040 and explained the type of growth to expect in the different fire districts. The
fire chiefs will bring response time information back to the next meeting to see if we can
come up with a standardized time to meet in the future. The next meeting is scheduled for
July 19th.
Patrol by Sergeant Nelson
Training
On June 25, 2018, our department had our annual all-day training with the Corcoran Police
Department in Annandale. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department covered our city
calls for 36 hours to allow all our officers to attend. We covered a lot of different topics
regarding active shooter, mass causality triage, dealing with the mentally ill and several
other scenarios based training exercises.
MEMORANDUM
Patrol Activities
For the dates of June 13 to June 26, 2018, our officers issued 47 citations and 92 warnings
for various traffic infractions. There was a total of four traffic accidents, nine medicals, 13
alarms and one DWI.
On June 13, 2018, Officer McKinley took a burglary report. The reporting party discovered
that the concessions stand in Loretto had been broken into and 16 cases of beer were
missing. Case was forwarded to Investigations.
On June 15, 2018, Officer Gregory responded to Loram where an employee indicated that
she had left her credit card in the breakroom at work and that there were unauthorized
charges made in Buffalo. After looking into the case further, it was discovered that the
reporting party’s husband had made the charges with his debit card. The card which was
reported stolen was found and it was all a misunderstanding.
On June 19, 2018, while working overnights, Officer Scharf stopped a vehicle on Highway
55 at approximately 2:30 am for a minor traffic violation. The driver and passenger were
found to not have a valid driver license. The vehicle was impounded and while doing a
vehicle inventory search, Officer Scharf located suspected heroin. The case has been
forwarded to the West Metro Drug Task Force for follow up.
On June 22, 2018, Officer Scharf conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The
driver was found to be intoxicated and was subsequently arrested and tested .20. The driver
was upset because she and her boyfriend were camping at Baker Park and had gotten into an
argument over the salt and pepper shakers so she was leaving the campground to go home.
Investigations by Investigator Kevin Boecker
Conducted an off-sale intoxicating liquor license background check for Target. Nothing
was found during the background check to disqualify the applicant.
Investigated a reported Criminal Sexual Conduct case. After speaking with both parties
involved and getting two different versions of events, the case was forwarded to the
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.
Suspect from a credit card fraud in March was found to have committed an additional credit
card fraud in Rogers. No identification has been made yet of the suspect but he has been
linked to three different cases now in three separate jurisdictions.
Subpoena was sent to Wells Fargo in order to obtain ATM photos/video from transactions in
Texas in relation to a business that was defrauded out of more than $11,000. I am still
waiting to receive the requested information. Walmart transactions were found to have
occurred at three separate Walmarts in Dallas and Plano, Texas. Contact was made by
phone with Walmart Loss Prevention and I am awaiting to receive any photos/video of the
transactions.
There are currently ten (10) cases assigned to Investigations.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson
FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director
DATE: June 27, 2018
MEETING: July 3, 2018
SUBJECT: Public Works Update
STREETS
• Public Works is in the process of crack sealing the streets to be seal coated this year. We
plan to get the sealcoating done mid-July weather permitting. We will be sealing
Mohawk, Chippewa, and Hackamore west of 116.
• We have some minor pot holes to fill around town and we will try to get to them in the
next week.
• Staff is working with the City of Plymouth to get going on the feasibility study for the
Brockton Lane project. The project will possibly be scheduled for next year. RFP's were
sent out and both City’s staff have decided on Bolton and Menk as the engineering firm
to lead the project. There will be a JPA put together and both proposals will be brought to
the council soon.
WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER
• Things have been rather calm with the water and sewer department for the past few
weeks. With all the rain, water consumption has been down.
• We have been experiencing some drainage /storm water issues in the Fields of Medina
addition. I am working with the resident and the irrigation company to try to solve the
issue; however, there may need to be some work done in the boulevard (drain tile) to
solve the problem.
• Finance is doing a rate analysis on the water and sewer systems as requested by the
council. As we do this, I will be adding any possible future projects to the analysis.
PARKS/TRAILS
• The parks have been very busy with the baseball season upon us. The trails are being
utilized as well as the soccer fields, tennis courts, and open space.
• An Eagle Scout project has been presented to staff and the park commission has
recommended to move forward. It is a pavilion for Maple Park. The pavilion is similar to
the one at Holy Name Park. This project has been in the CIP and will be cost shared with
the Scout team.
• I am getting some quotes on trail seal coating for the season. I am looking for a better
product for the trail application.
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• The park commission has decided, along with staff, that the best course of action is to
move the batting cages away from the residential housing along Brockton Lane. At this
point we are expecting the baseball group to take care of the expenses.
MISCELLANEOUS
• The PW guys went through several safety training items with the Minnesota Safety
Council on Tuesday, June 5th.
• There was an all-staff training as well as a few more PW safety trainings on Tuesday,
June 26th in the morning.
• We have received several applications for the soon to be vacant PW/Planning
Administrative Assistant. I will be reading through them and am hoping for a qualified
candidate. There will no doubt be a large learning curve for the new person.
ORDER CHECKS JUNE 20, 2018 – JULY 3, 2018
047456 CARR, CATHY & GREGORY .................................................... $500.00
047457 CEDAR HOLLOW HOA ............................................................. $250.00
047458 ELECTRONIC & APPLIANCE ................................................. $1,927.60
047459 GORE, SONALI ......................................................................... $250.00
047460 HOHENECKER, AMY ................................................................ $550.00
047461 VOID .............................................................................................. $0.00 *CORR ON VENDOR NAME
047462 MEAGHER, SEAN ..................................................................... $250.00
047463 METRO WEST INSPECTION ............................................... $14,571.35
047464 SINGH, MANISH ........................................................................ $250.00
047465 STERN, WENDI ......................................................................... $150.00
047466 VIGILANTE, SUSAN .................................................................. $500.00
047467 WOODDALE BUILDERS ...................................................... $10,000.00
047468 JOHNSON, KRIS/KEITH ............................................................ $250.00
047469 AKATHOOTTUPARAMBIL, GLADWIN ...................................... $210.00
047470 ENCLAVE PATRIOT HOA ......................................................... $250.00
047471 MIKE CARTER CLASSICS ........................................................ $800.00
047472 MURPHY, MAUREEN ................................................................ $250.00
047473 NARR CONSTRUCTION ............................................................. $30.00
047474 NEWMAN, JENNIFER ............................................................... $500.00
047475 PAI, ASHWINI ............................................................................ $250.00
047476 POTDAR, ABHIJIT ..................................................................... $150.00
047477 SHALLBETTER, GEORGE ........................................................ $250.00
047478 TESAR, GARY ........................................................................... $158.49
047479 BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE .................................................. $3,785.67
047480 CHARLIES AUTOBODY ......................................................... $2,621.00
047481 CORE & MAIN LP ................................................................... $1,576.67
047482 DESIGNING NATURE, INC. ...................................................... $750.00
047483 DPC INDUSTRIES INC ........................................................... $2,749.18
047484 ECM PUBLISHERS INC ............................................................ $166.23
047485 ENGEL WATER TESTING INC.................................................. $610.00
047486 ESS BROS. & SONS, INC. ........................................................ $105.00
047487 FEHN COMPANIES INC ......................................................... $3,379.83
047488 GRAFIX SHOPPE ...................................................................... $860.00
047489 HACH COMPANY ...................................................................... $589.03
047490 HENN COUNTY SHERIFF......................................................... $229.50
047491 KD & COMPANY RECYCLING INC ........................................ $1,572.51
047492 KENNEDY & GRAVEN CHARTERED .................................. $11,571.87
047493 JOSEPH M KITTOK ................................................................... $350.00
047494 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR .................................................. $392.00
047495 LORETTO VOL FIRE DEPT INC .......................................... $24,917.55
047496 MARCO INC ................................................................................ $32.82
047497 METRO ELEVATOR INC ........................................................... $180.00
047498 MN DEPT OF LABOR/INDUSTRY ............................................... $35.00
047499 MN RURAL WATER ASSOC ..................................................... $125.00
047500 MN SAFETY COUNCIL INC ...................................................... $800.00
047501 MOTLEY AUTO SERVICE LLC ................................................. $250.00
047502 NITRO GREEN LAWN & TREE CARE ................................... $5,011.00
047503 OFFICE DEPOT ........................................................................ $157.99
047504 PIRTEK PLYMOUTH ................................................................... $47.66
047505 RDJ SPECIALTIES, INC. ........................................................... $324.96
047506 ROLF ERICKSON ENTERPRISES INC .................................. $7,606.35
047507 STREICHER'S ........................................................................... $279.95
047508 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ............................................................ $1,270.59
047509 SWNEWSMEDIA.COM ................................................................ $40.00
047510 TEGRETE CORP .................................................................... $1,314.00
047511 TIMESAVER OFFSITE .............................................................. $202.50
047512 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER ................................................... $57.12
047513 WATER CONSERVATION......................................................... $372.28
047514 MN DVS ......................................................................................... $8.50
047515 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE .................................................. $46.00
047516 WSB & ASSOCIATES ........................................................... $17,776.84
047517 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE ............................................................ $15.70
Total Checks $124,477.74
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS JUNE 20, 2018 – JULY 3, 2018
004667E MINNESOTA, STATE OF ....................................................... $1,905.00
004668E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC ........................................................... $135.90
004669E PAYMENT SERVICE NETWORK INC ....................................... $711.74
004670E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ......................................... $32.00
004671E PR PERA .............................................................................. $14,928.62
004672E PR FED/FICA ....................................................................... $15,966.84
004673E PR MN Deferred Comp ........................................................... $2,870.00
004674E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA .................................................. $3,583.73
004675E SELECT ACCOUNT ............................................................... $1,267.98
004676E CITY OF MEDINA ........................................................................ $20.00
004677E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ......................................... $12.00
004678E KONICA MINOLTA .................................................................... $168.48
004679E MARCO (LEASE) ....................................................................... $774.48
004680E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC ........................................................... $355.80
004681E WRIGHT HENN COOP ELEC ASSN ...................................... $1,947.00
004682E VALVOLINE FLEET SERVICES ................................................ $107.96
004683E SELECT ACCOUNT ............................................................... $1,090.38
004684E DELTA DENTAL ..................................................................... $2,548.90
004685E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ......................................... $20.00
Total Electronic Checks $48,446.81
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT JUNE 27, 2018
0508748 ALTENDORF, JENNIFER L. ................................................... $1,449.37
0508749 BARNHART, ERIN A. ............................................................. $2,326.52
0508750 BELLAND, EDGAR J. ............................................................. $2,750.70
0508751 BOECKER, KEVIN D. ............................................................. $2,244.31
0508752 CONVERSE, KEITH A. ........................................................... $2,215.35
0508753 DINGMANN, IVAN W. ............................................................. $1,926.58
0508754 ENDE, JOSEPH...................................................................... $1,548.27
0508755 FINKE, DUSTIN D. ................................................................. $2,341.53
0508756 GALLUP, JODI M. ................................................................... $1,787.15
0508757 GLEASON, JOHN M. .............................................................. $1,832.24
0508758 GREGORY, THOMAS ............................................................ $2,001.91
0508759 HALL, DAVID M. ..................................................................... $2,123.10
0508760 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S. .......................................................... $2,308.54
0508761 JOHNSON, SCOTT T. ............................................................ $2,317.94
0508762 KIESER, NICHOLAS.................................................................. $845.61
0508763 KLAERS, ANNE M. ................................................................. $1,262.29
0508764 LANE, LINDA .......................................................................... $1,647.20
0508765 LARSON, RYAN ..................................................................... $1,161.86
0508766 LEUER, GREGORY J. ............................................................ $2,041.11
0508767 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. .................................................. $1,576.95
0508768 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D .......................................................... $1,935.95
0508769 NELSON, JASON ................................................................... $2,228.29
0508770 PETERSON, DEBRA A. .......................................................... $1,851.35
0508771 REINKING, DEREK M ............................................................ $2,020.04
0508772 ROBBINS, MELISSA ................................................................. $729.37
0508773 SCHARF, ANDREW ............................................................... $1,591.70
0508774 SCHERER, STEVEN T. .......................................................... $2,437.01
0508775 VIEAU, CECILIA M. ................................................................... $886.76
Total Payroll Direct Deposit $51,389.00