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Home My Public Portal About2019 Jun-Jul Newsletter2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 June / July 2019 CITY HALL 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-4643 f: 763-473-9359 e: city@medinamn.gov City Hall Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-9209 f: 763-473-8858 e: police@medinamn.gov Police Department Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111 City Council Jeff Pederson 612-916-6448 John Anderson 612-618-5702 Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 763-360-5532 City Council Meetings First & third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Park Commission Meetings Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Newsletter Editor Jodi Gallup Assistant City Administrator Inside this issue: Summer Road Projects ................................... Pg. 1 Hands-Free Law ............................................... Pg. 1 Amendments to Uptown Hamel Zoning .... Pg. 2 Building Permits Required .............................. Pg. 2 Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade ............................ Pg. 3 Land Use Applications Under Review .......... Pg. 3 Eagle Scout Project .......................................... Pg. 4 Clean-up Day Recap ........................................ Pg. 4 Consumer Drinking Water Report ................ Pg. 4 Officer Scharf Recognition ............................. Pg. 5 Night to Unite................................................... Pg. 5 Open Burning Ordinance ............................... Pg. 5 Permit Required for Solicitors ........................ Pg. 5 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back Medina Celebration Day .................................. Back City Meeting Calendar June 4th Tues—EDA 6:45 pm 4th Tues—City Council 7 pm 11th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 18th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 18th Tues—City Council 7 pm 19th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm July 2nd Tues—City Council 7 pm 4th Thu—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 5th Fri—City Offices Closed 9th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 16th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 16th Tues—City Council 7 pm 17th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas on website when available. Medina Celebration Day - 20th Anniversary Saturday, September 21st from 4-8pm Mark your calendar for our annual Medina Celebration Day! To be held on Saturday, September 21st at 3200 Mill Drive. We have many fun events and activities planned including fireworks and a kids’ band. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, or would like to make a donation in support of the event, please contact Nicole Jacobson at 763-473-8853 or nicole.jacobson@medinamn.gov. Each donating business/resident will be recognized for their contribution. We will also be coordinating events with the Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund—Thank MN Troops Block Party which includes an F6 flyover and a parachute drop-in (weather permitting). Business Expo - Vendor Booths Available We are inviting all Medina businesses to set up a booth as part of the Business Expo at the event. Your $100 minimum donation includes an 8-foot table and two chairs. Your booth may highlight your business and what it offers to the community; as well as offering games, items for sale or giveaways. If you are interested in setting up a booth, please fill out a registration card (found online with the link below) and mail it in or drop it off at City Hall or the Police Department by September 11, 2019. For more information on this event, please visit: https://medinamn.us/medina-celebration-day/ SAVE the DATE CITY HALL 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-4643 f: 763-473-9359 e: city@medinamn.gov City Hall Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-9209 f: 763-473-8858 e: police@medinamn.gov Police Department Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111 City Council Jeff Pederson 612-916-6448 John Anderson 612-618-5702 Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 763-360-5532 City Council Meetings First & third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Park Commission Meetings Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Newsletter Editor Jodi Gallup Assistant City Administrator June / July 2019 Hands-Free Law Governor Tim Walz signed a new hands-free cell phone bill into law to help further reduce distractions behind the wheel. Starting August 1st, drivers will no longer be able to hold their cell phones in their hands. They will be able to use their phones to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single touch activation without holding the phone. Remember, hands-free is not necessarily distraction-free. We want Minnesotans to stay safe, stay alive and stay out of trouble under the new law. For more information visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/hands-free/Pages/default.aspx. Brockton Lane May through Fall 2019 The cities of Medina and Plymouth are partnering to make improvements to Brockton Lane from Medina Road to Hamel Road. The reconstruction project is being completed in three stages and will require closures. Updates will be posted at: https://medinamn.us/ brockton/. Hickory Drive (North) July/Aug through June 2020 The Hickory Drive (North) project is a full roadway reconstruction including utility improvements and construction of a stormwater pond. Summer Road Projects Inside this issue: Summer Road Projects ................................... Pg. 1 Hands-Free Law ............................................... Pg. 1 Amendments to Uptown Hamel Zoning .... Pg. 2 Building Permits Required .............................. Pg. 2 Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade ............................ Pg. 3 Land Use Applications Under Review .......... Pg. 3 Eagle Scout Project .......................................... Pg. 4 Clean-up Day Recap ........................................ Pg. 4 Consumer Drinking Water Report ................ Pg. 4 Officer Scharf Recognition ............................. Pg. 5 Night to Unite................................................... Pg. 5 Open Burning Ordinance ............................... Pg. 5 Permit Required for Solicitors ........................ Pg. 5 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back Medina Celebration Day .................................. Back City Meeting Calendar June 4th Tues—EDA 6:45 pm 4th Tues—City Council 7 pm 11th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 18th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 18th Tues—City Council 7 pm 19th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm July 2nd Tues—City Council 7 pm 4th Thu—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 5th Fri—City Offices Closed 9th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 16th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 16th Tues—City Council 7 pm 17th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas on website when available. Medina Celebration Day - 20th Anniversary Saturday, September 21st from 4-8pm Mark your calendar for our annual Medina Celebration Day! To be held on Saturday, September 21st at 3200 Mill Drive. We have many fun events and activities planned including fireworks and a kids’ band. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, or would like to make a donation in support of the event, please contact Nicole Jacobson at 763-473-8853 or nicole.jacobson@medinamn.gov. Each donating business/resident will be recognized for their contribution. We will also be coordinating events with the Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund—Thank MN Troops Block Party which includes an F6 flyover and a parachute drop-in (weather permitting). Business Expo - Vendor Booths Available We are inviting all Medina businesses to set up a booth as part of the Business Expo at the event. Your $100 minimum donation includes an 8-foot table and two chairs. Your booth may highlight your business and what it offers to the community; as well as offering games, items for sale or giveaways. If you are interested in setting up a booth, please fill out a registration card (found online with the link below) and mail it in or drop it off at City Hall or the Police Department by September 11, 2019. For more information on this event, please visit: https://medinamn.us/medina-celebration-day/ SAVE the DATE CITY HALL 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-4643 f: 763-473-9359 e: city@medinamn.gov City Hall Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-9209 f: 763-473-8858 e: police@medinamn.gov Police Department Office Hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111 City Council Jeff Pederson 612-916-6448 John Anderson 612-618-5702 Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 763-360-5532 City Council Meetings First & third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Park Commission Meetings Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Newsletter Editor Jodi Gallup Assistant City Administrator June / July 2019 Hands-Free Law Governor Tim Walz signed a new hands-free cell phone bill into law to help further reduce distractions behind the wheel. Starting August 1st, drivers will no longer be able to hold their cell phones in their hands. They will be able to use their phones to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single touch activation without holding the phone. Remember, hands-free is not necessarily distraction-free. We want Minnesotans to stay safe, stay alive and stay out of trouble under the new law. For more information visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/hands-free/Pages/default.aspx. Brockton Lane May through Fall 2019 The cities of Medina and Plymouth are partnering to make improvements to Brockton Lane from Medina Road to Hamel Road. The reconstruction project is being completed in three stages and will require closures. Updates will be posted at: https://medinamn.us/ brockton/. Hickory Drive (North) July/Aug through June 2020 The Hickory Drive (North) project is a full roadway reconstruction including utility improvements and construction of a stormwater pond. Summer Road Projects Planning Department Page 2 June / July 2019 City to Review Amendments to Uptown Hamel Zoning District On June 11, 2019, the Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a series of amendments to the Uptown Hamel zoning district. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (2052 County Road 24). The Uptown Hamel area “allows for a mix of residential and commercial uses to create a vibrant, walkable, and attractive place; a place to shop, work and live.” The proposed amendments are intended to make the Uptown Hamel requirements consistent with changes made in the City’s 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in the fall of 2018. Current regulations include two subdistricts within Uptown Hamel with different minimum requirements for resi- dential density. The amendment proposes to place all property into a single district which allows for commercial uses, residential development between 4-15 units per acre, or a combination of the uses. The Uptown Hamel area is shown in dark purple on map to the right. In addition to these changes related to density, the City continues to engage property owners, businesses, and community members on potential design and development standards that will support improvements and new development in Uptown Hamel. The City recently partnered with a group of students from the University of Minnesota–Humphrey School of Public Affairs, to conduct open houses and a visual preference survey. The results of their work and other information related to Uptown Hamel is available at: https://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/planning-zoning/uptown-hamel/. In the coming months, City staff will be meeting with property owners, businesses, and other interested parties to complete a broader review of Uptown Hamel development standards. For more information, visit the website above or contact Planning Director Dusty Finke at: dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846. Building Permits Required Don’t Assume Your Contractor is Getting a Permit for Work at Your Home Building permits are required for residential water softeners, water heaters, A/C units, reroofing, residing, and windows. Permit applications are available on the City website at www.medinamn.us. The completed permit application can be returned to the City Building Inspections/Planning Department any of the following ways: Mail your completed permit application and check to the City using the regular US Postal System and the City will process and send your permit(s) to you. Drop off in person at City Hall and your permit will be processed and issued over the counter. If you should have questions, please contact Deb Peterson at 763-473-8847. 2019 Building Permit Fees Water Softener $51.00 Water Heater $51.00 Reroof (Asphalt shingles) $101.00 Reroof (Wood shingles/Shakes/Metal) $166.00 Reside $101.00 Windows (one Window) $51.00 Windows (two or more windows) $101.00 *The fees above include State Surcharge. Open Burning The City of Medina Open Burning Ordinance 505 exempts residents from obtaining a burn permit if the bur n is for recreational purposes (no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’). This would include a campfire or a fire contained in a charcoal grill, camp stove, or other device designated for the purpose of warming, cooking, or ceremonial purposes. In the past we have required an annual permit for recreational fires, which is no longer necessary. If you are planning other bur ns, such as large amounts of brush or vegetation, a permit is still required. If you are planning for a prairie bur n, please check out the revised ordinance - there are new requirements that you must follow. The ordinance can be viewed online at www.medinamn.us under the City code book. If you have questions, please contact the Medina Police Department at (763) 473-9209. If you would like to apply for a permit, please stop by the Police station at 600 Clydesdale Trail. June / July 2019 Page 5 Public Safety Plan Your Neighborhood Party Today! On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., residents and businesses in the cities of Medina and Loretto will be joining communities across Minnesota to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in pursuit of more safe communities. During Night to Unite, registered neighborhood gatherings will be visited by community officials, police and fire departments. Night to Unite is designed to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention, generate support and participation in crime prevention and community policing programs, strengthen neighborhood spirits and public safety- community partnerships, and to let criminals know that we are committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe. To get started, register your event with the Medina Police Department by completing the registration form online at https://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/police-dept/ night-to-unite/. Officer Scharf Recognition The Medina Police Department is very proud of Officer Andrew Scharf and what he has accomplished in his less than two years with the department. On March 28th, Officer Scharf graduated from Drug Recognition Expert school (DRE) with a 97% average over the nine days of training. This training allows to him to evaluate individuals and to make an opinion to the courts on which of seven categories of drugs they are impaired on. It’s another addition to help in prosecution of those driving while impaired by both alcohol and drugs. Currently there are 245 DREs in MN, and 7,000 in the world. On May 14, 2019, Officer Scharf was recognized as an outstanding rookie by the MADD Statewide Recognition Awards committee at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. This is a direct result of Officer Scharf’s Commitment to removing impaired drivers from the roadway and keeping our community safe. Left to Right: Sergeant Nelson, Officer Scharf, Chief Belland Permit Required for Solicitors Medina City Ordinance 640 requires solicitors to obtain a permit from the city prior to selling products door to door. If you have a solicitor come to your door, ask them for their City permit. If they don’t have proof of a permit, send them away. If they refuse to leave, call the police. The ordinance also allows you to post your property with no solicitor signs, which will prevent even the permitted solicitors from coming to your door. If they come on your property, we can charge them for violating the ordinance. When a solicitor comes into City Hall for a permit, we check for past criminal histories before issuing the permit. Just because they have a City permit, it does not mean that the City endorses them or their products. As the saying goes, “buyer beware”. There are several exceptions to the ordinance. Regular route salespeople, sales to businesses, newspaper delivery, and nonprofit organization such as societies, associations or corporation solely of its members, (ie. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Lions.) If a nonprofit organization is out selling, they are required to notify the City of their intent to sell door to door. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Public Works & Parks Page 4 June / July 2019 Clean-up Day Recap Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help and to the residents that properly disposed of items at Clean-up Day! Highlights from the event: Prescription Drug Take Back - 69 pounds Bicycles for Interfaith Partners - 48 bikes Tree sales - 190 trees planted within the City Electronics - 6,047 pounds Municipal Park Fund signatures - 90 received And many items were reused or repurposed! Eagle Scout Project at Hamel Legion Park Thanks to Brady Stoner of Plymouth from BSA Troop 3570, the Hamel Athletic Club, the Twins Community Fund, and to those who volunteered to help construct and install the benches and dugouts at the Hamel Legion Park’s Little League field. The Hamel Athletic Club and the City of Medina worked with the Park Commission to select the design and colors for the new dugouts and benches. Public Works poured the concrete last fall and Brady worked with his 21 volunteers, which included 11 other BSA youth members and adult volunteers and leaders, for two weekends in April for a total of 209.5 hours to complete the install. The Eagle Scout Project required vast amounts of coordination and labor. Brady utilized his leadership skills and delegated parts of the project to ensure that the dugouts would be completed and ready for the start of baseball season. April showers created some delays and muddy conditions, but the project was still completed on time. The new dugouts and benches were funded as part of a larger field safety improvement project, which included installing new LED total light control ballfield lights and a new outfield fence in 2018. The project was made possible through a grant from the Twins Community Fund, numerous donations from the Hamel Athletic Club, and dedicated volunteers. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the project! Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report The 2018 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report can be viewed in its entirety on the City website at: http://medinamn.us/svcs/ utilities-services/consumer- confidence-drinking-water- report/. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please call Medina City Hall: 763-473-4643. June / July 2019 Page 3 Community & Planning Land Use Applications Under Review The following land projects are currently under review by the City. For more information on one of the projects, or for an update on the review schedule, please visit http://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/planning-zoning/ or contact the Planning Department at (763) 473-4643, ext. 1. Charlie’s Restaurant PUD Concept – 172 Hamel Road Steve Andres has requested review of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for construction of a restaurant at the corner of Hamel Road and Sioux Drive. The Planning Commission and Council reviewed a previous concept during April. The applicant has updated the concept plan and seeks additional comments. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on June 11, 2019. Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning – 2575 and 2590 Cates Ranch Drive Robert Atkinson has requested a Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use from Future Development Area to Business and to change the development staging period to 2020. The applicant also requests the properties be rezoned from Rural Residential-Urban Reserve to Business Park. The Planning Commission will be scheduled to hold a public hearing on the request when the application is complete for review, potentially on July 9, 2019. Septic System wetland setback variance – south of Medina Road, west of Hunter Drive Pete Maiser has requested a variance to reduce the required setback for a septic system from a wetland from 75 feet to 55 feet. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on June 4, 2019. 1495/1585 Medina Road lot line rearrangement – Adam and Susan Marshall have requested approval of a lot line rearrangement between 1495 and 1585 Medina Road. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to review on June 4, 2019. Highway 55 Rental to lead Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade Mark your calendar… the annual Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade will be held on Sunday, July 14th at 2pm. The Parade will take place in Uptown Hamel starting at the Hunter Lions Park, going north on Hunter road, east on Hamel road and finishing at the Hamel VFW. This traditional event has been one of the final events of the Hamel Rodeo weekend. The rodeo runs this year from Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th and will include bands, clowns, fire trucks, police cars, lots of candy and many other specialty acts. Guaranteed fun for the family - grab your lawn chair and find a spot on the route and enjoy the parade! As Grand Marshall in this year’s parade, Highway 55 Rental is honored to celebrate 40 years in business serving the western metro. The tool rental company was founded in Hamel by Reg and Jeff Pederson along with their father Pete in 1979. The company has since grown to serve thousands of customers every year by a loyal and hardworking staff; majority of whom have been with the company over 10 years and some over 20 years. Reg’s sons and Jeff’s nephews, Chris and Jon Pederson have been working at the “Party Store” since the 1990s when it was first started. They now run the Event Rental division, which has grown considerably in the last 30 years, offering party rental equipment for graduation parties, weddings, corporate events and everything in between. Highway 55 Rental feels lucky to be a part of the Hamel – Medina community and is humbled by the incredible support the residents and businesses have provided it throughout the last four decades. You are invited to their 40th Year Anniversary Party at Highway 55 Rental on Wednesday, July 31st from 4pm-7pm. If you’re interested in having a float in the parade or being a sponsor, please contact Katie Vee at katievee@kw.com or 612.636.1912. Parade entry and Sponsorship forms are also available at www.hamellions.org under the Events tab. Public Works & Parks Page 4 June / July 2019 Clean-up Day Recap Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help and to the residents that properly disposed of items at Clean-up Day! Highlights from the event: Prescription Drug Take Back - 69 pounds Bicycles for Interfaith Partners - 48 bikes Tree sales - 190 trees planted within the City Electronics - 6,047 pounds Municipal Park Fund signatures - 90 received And many items were reused or repurposed! Eagle Scout Project at Hamel Legion Park Thanks to Brady Stoner of Plymouth from BSA Troop 3570, the Hamel Athletic Club, the Twins Community Fund, and to those who volunteered to help construct and install the benches and dugouts at the Hamel Legion Park’s Little League field. The Hamel Athletic Club and the City of Medina worked with the Park Commission to select the design and colors for the new dugouts and benches. Public Works poured the concrete last fall and Brady worked with his 21 volunteers, which included 11 other BSA youth members and adult volunteers and leaders, for two weekends in April for a total of 209.5 hours to complete the install. The Eagle Scout Project required vast amounts of coordination and labor. Brady utilized his leadership skills and delegated parts of the project to ensure that the dugouts would be completed and ready for the start of baseball season. April showers created some delays and muddy conditions, but the project was still completed on time. The new dugouts and benches were funded as part of a larger field safety improvement project, which included installing new LED total light control ballfield lights and a new outfield fence in 2018. The project was made possible through a grant from the Twins Community Fund, numerous donations from the Hamel Athletic Club, and dedicated volunteers. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the project! Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report The 2018 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report can be viewed in its entirety on the City website at: http://medinamn.us/svcs/ utilities-services/consumer- confidence-drinking-water- report/. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please call Medina City Hall: 763-473-4643. June / July 2019 Page 3 Community & Planning Land Use Applications Under Review The following land projects are currently under review by the City. For more information on one of the projects, or for an update on the review schedule, please visit http://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/planning-zoning/ or contact the Planning Department at (763) 473-4643, ext. 1. Charlie’s Restaurant PUD Concept – 172 Hamel Road Steve Andres has requested review of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for construction of a restaurant at the corner of Hamel Road and Sioux Drive. The Planning Commission and Council reviewed a previous concept during April. The applicant has updated the concept plan and seeks additional comments. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on June 11, 2019. Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning – 2575 and 2590 Cates Ranch Drive Robert Atkinson has requested a Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use from Future Development Area to Business and to change the development staging period to 2020. The applicant also requests the properties be rezoned from Rural Residential-Urban Reserve to Business Park. The Planning Commission will be scheduled to hold a public hearing on the request when the application is complete for review, potentially on July 9, 2019. Septic System wetland setback variance – south of Medina Road, west of Hunter Drive Pete Maiser has requested a variance to reduce the required setback for a septic system from a wetland from 75 feet to 55 feet. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on June 4, 2019. 1495/1585 Medina Road lot line rearrangement – Adam and Susan Marshall have requested approval of a lot line rearrangement between 1495 and 1585 Medina Road. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to review on June 4, 2019. Highway 55 Rental to lead Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade Mark your calendar… the annual Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade will be held on Sunday, July 14th at 2pm. The Parade will take place in Uptown Hamel starting at the Hunter Lions Park, going north on Hunter road, east on Hamel road and finishing at the Hamel VFW. This traditional event has been one of the final events of the Hamel Rodeo weekend. The rodeo runs this year from Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th and will include bands, clowns, fire trucks, police cars, lots of candy and many other specialty acts. Guaranteed fun for the family - grab your lawn chair and find a spot on the route and enjoy the parade! As Grand Marshall in this year’s parade, Highway 55 Rental is honored to celebrate 40 years in business serving the western metro. The tool rental company was founded in Hamel by Reg and Jeff Pederson along with their father Pete in 1979. The company has since grown to serve thousands of customers every year by a loyal and hardworking staff; majority of whom have been with the company over 10 years and some over 20 years. Reg’s sons and Jeff’s nephews, Chris and Jon Pederson have been working at the “Party Store” since the 1990s when it was first started. They now run the Event Rental division, which has grown considerably in the last 30 years, offering party rental equipment for graduation parties, weddings, corporate events and everything in between. Highway 55 Rental feels lucky to be a part of the Hamel – Medina community and is humbled by the incredible support the residents and businesses have provided it throughout the last four decades. You are invited to their 40th Year Anniversary Party at Highway 55 Rental on Wednesday, July 31st from 4pm-7pm. If you’re interested in having a float in the parade or being a sponsor, please contact Katie Vee at katievee@kw.com or 612.636.1912. Parade entry and Sponsorship forms are also available at www.hamellions.org under the Events tab.