HomeMy Public PortalAboutJune July 2012 Inside this issue:
Protect Your Waters from AIS ...................... Pg. 1
Municipal Elections—Local Office Filing.... Pg. 1
Election Judges Still Needed .......................... Pg. 1
Recreational Fires in Medina .......................... Pg. 2
Medina Police Join CrimeReports.com ......... Pg. 2
New Compost/Brush Site Hours .................. Pg. 2
Erosion Control for Construction Projects . Pg. 2
Highway 55 Road Projects ............................. Pg. 2
City Business Profile: Houlihan State Farm
Insurance ........................................................... Pg. 3
Transportation Available with Transit Link . Pg. 3
City Vision Statement Feedback Welcomed Pg. 3
Night to Unite .................................................. Pg. 3
Bike Rodeo ....................................................... Pg. 3
Community Health Fair .................................. Pg. 3
City Calendar
June
5th Tues—City Council Work Session 6:00 pm
5th Tues—City Council 7:00 pm
12th Tues—Planning Commission 7:00 pm
19th Tues—EDA Meeting 5:30 pm
19th Tues—City Council Work Session 6:00 pm
19th Tues—City Council 7:00 pm
20th Wed—Park Commission 7:00 pm
July
3rd Tues—City Council 7:00 pm
4th Wed—City Offices Closed (Holiday)
10th Tues—Planning Commission 7:00 pm
17th Tues—City Council Work Session 6:00 pm
17th Tues—City Council 7:00 pm
18th Wed—Park Commission 7:00 pm
All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted.
Meeting agendas on web site when available.
Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings
The following land use and development projects and the following updates to the
zoning regulations are currently under review by the City. For more information
on one of the projects, or for an update on the review schedule, please contact the
Planning Department at (763) 473-4643.
Enclave at Brockton – Brockton Lane, south of Hamel Legion Park
Lennar (U.S. Home Corporation) has requested approval for a subdivision of the
existing nine properties south of Hamel Legion Park and west of Brockton Lane
into 116 single-family home lots. The developer proposes to develop the property
through the Planned Unit Development process and incorporate these homes into
“The Enclave” which is located immediately to the west and was approved by the
City Council in the summer of 2011. The Planning Commission and City Council
provided comments on a concept plan of the subdivision during the spring. The
Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a Public Hearing on the Pre-
liminary Plat and General Plan on June 12, 2012.
Variance from Upland Buffer Requirements – 790 Navajo Road
The property owner has requested a variance from the requirement of installing a
vegetative upland buffer adjacent to a small wetland on the property. The buffer
requirement was triggered by construction of a new home on the previously vacant
lot. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a Public Hearing on
June 12, 2012.
Conservation Design Subdivision – 2700 and 2900 Parkview Drive
The property owner has requested a PUD Concept Plan Review for a Conservation
Design subdivision proposing 8 lots on 110-acres (the applicant has reduced the
concept from 10-lots). The proposal includes permanent conservation easements
over a portion of the property and is requesting a density bonus to allow for addi-
tional lots. The Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the proposal and
requested a number of changes (including a reduction in the number of proposed
lots).
Summer City Council Saturday
Office Hours Suspended
City Council Saturday Office Hours will experi-
ence a summer break during the months of June,
July, and August. They will reconvene in September
through the end of the year on the 3rd Saturday of
each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at City Hall.
Please check the City’s website for scheduling confir-
mation/cancellation.
CITY OFFICE INFO
2052 County Road 24
Medina, MN 55340-9790
p: 763-473-4643
f: 763-473-9359
e: city@ci.medina.mn.us
PUBLIC SAFETY
p: 763-473-9209
f: 763-473-8858
City Hall Office Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mayor
Tom Crosby 612-332-9111
City Council
Elizabeth Weir 763-473-3226
Jeff Pederson 612-916-6448
Melissa Martinson 763-473-8082
Mike Siitari 763-473-2563
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 to City Administrator
June / July 2012
Protect Your Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species
Prevent the transport of Zebra Mussels, Eurasian Watermilfoil and other aquatic
invasive species. Aquatic invasive species are species that are not native to Minnesota
and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
Minnesota waters are threatened by aquatic invasive species. It is illegal to
transport any aquatic plants, zebra mussels, New Zealand mudsnails or other prohibit-
ed invasive species, or to launch a boat or trailer with these species attached.
Do your part to protect Minnesota’s waters by following the state aquatic invasive
species laws:
You must:
Clean visible aquatic plants, zebra mussels
and other prohibited species from water-
craft, trailers, and equipment before
transporting from any water access.
Drain water from bilge, livewell, motor,
ballast tanks, and portable bait containers
before leaving water accesses or shoreline
property.
Keep drain plug out and water-draining
devices open while transporting water-
craft.
Additional recommended precautions:
Spraying with high-pressure water and rinsing with very hot water and/or
Drying boats and water-related equipment for at least five days.
Dump unwanted bait in the trash.
Before and after picture of object submerged
in water body with Zebra Mussels.
Municipal Elections—Filing for Local Office
The City of Medina will have three positions on the ballot during the November
General Election. The Mayor (2 year term) and two City Council (4 year terms) posi-
tions are at-large positions, representing all Medina residents.
Persons interested in running for these offices may file at City Hall. The filing peri-
od begins on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14,
2012.
Election Judges Still Needed
The City is seeking additional election judges for the 2012 General Election on
Tuesday, November 6th. More information can be found on the city’s website at
www.ci.medina.mn.us/election/election.htm.
Questions? Call Election Coordinator Jodi Gallup at 763-473-8850.
Public Safety & Public Works
Page 2 June/ July 2012
New Compost/Brush Site Hours
The City of Medina has initiated new hours for
the Compost/Brush Site, due to excessive after hour
contractor dumping from surrounding areas. The
City Council asked staff to come up with a reasonable
solution to the problem by limiting the hours that the
site was kept open without having to pay to have it
staffed. The gates that were installed leading into the
site will be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 3:30
p.m. Monday through Friday and then again Saturday
morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. If this creates too
much of a hardship for the residents of Medina, the
City will look at the option of keeping the site open
one night during the week and also longer hours on
Saturday, with the possibility of using volunteers for
those extended hours.
Erosion Control for Construction
and Landscaping Projects
Construction projects that you are completing
this spring and summer may require permits, as well
as erosion and sediment control measures ie: silt
fencing, mulch, erosion blankets and/or a combina-
tion of these things. These measures should be taken
if you have a construction or landscaping project that
has a significant amount of exposed soils for more
than a day, and there is potential that the sediment
can be carried off your site from rain. It will help
prevent sediment from leaving the site and entering
adjacent properties and streets, eventually ending up
in our storm sewers which lead to ponds and lakes,
bringing them harmful pollutants such as phospho-
rus, nutrients, and unwanted debris. Think ahead
about what might happen if we get a big rain during
your project. Have the right control measures in
place before the rain comes. Remember, no dump-
ing of debris including, but not limited to, sand, grav-
el, rock, leaves, brush, grass clippings on any city
street, especially near storm sewer accesses.
Recreational Fires in Medina
A recreational fire includes 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. The City would like to
remind everyone to be safe and follow the city and state laws regard-
ing recreational fires.
Recreational fires shall be no larger than 3 feet in
diameter and height.
Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from
all buildings or combustible materials.
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread
within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated
prior to ignition.
Recreational fires must be constantly attended
until the fire burns out completely or is extinguished.
A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher or other approved
on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, or gar-
den hose shall be readily available at all times until the fire is ex-
tinguished.
The only materials permitted in a recreational fire are wood from
trees, small branches, brush, or charcoal. Treated lumber materi-
als, construction debris, garbage, plastic materials, or waste ma-
terials are NOT allowed to be burned in recreational fires.
Recreational fires must be immediately extinguished if they pose
a fire safety risk, if they are not in compliance with the above, or
when directed to do so by a police officer, firefighter, fire war-
den, or DNR officer.
Residents no longer need to apply for an annual city permit for
recreational fires as defined above. Residents that are planning other
burns, such as large amounts of brush or vegetation, a permit is still
required and can be downloaded on the city’s website at
www.ci.medina.mn.us or picked up at the Medina Police Department.
Please contact the Police Department at (763) 473-9209 if you have
any questions.
Medina Police Join CrimeReports.com
The Medina Police Department is pleased to announce that citi-
zens can now gain access to neighborhood level crime incident data in
near real time. The public can access the free crime data through the
CrimeReports website at www.crimereports.com or through the iPh-
one app, available for free download in the Apple iTunes store. The
new service even lets local citizens sign up for free customizable email
updates, so they can monitor crime in their neighborhood.
You can access your local crime map and sign up for daily, week-
ly, or monthly email crime updates at www.crimereports.com or by
going to the City of Medina webpage under police and there will be a
link to CrimeReports.com.
If you have any questions or comments, contact Sergeant Jason
Nelson at (763) 473-9209 or email jasonnelson@ci.medina.mn.us.
Highway 55 Road Project
MnDOT has begun the western portion of the
mill and overlay project on Highway 55 which ex-
tends from Rockford to Medina. Highway 55 will be
closed from County Road 19 to County Road 101 for
work on the east portion of the project from mid-July
though early September.
Check MnDOT’s project website for updated
schedules and detour routes at www.dot.state.mn.us/
metro/projects/hwy55medina/.
June / July 2012 Page 3
Community News
Night to Unite
Tuesday, August 7th
Neighborhoods throughout Medina are invited to join the
Medina Police Department, along with thousands of communi-
ties nationwide, to participate in the Night to Unite celebration
on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Medina Police officers, firefighters
and City Council members will stop by and participate in neigh-
borhood parties throughout the city!
This is an opportunity to get to know your neighbors,
strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations,
let criminals know that neighborhoods are organized and willing
to assist the police, and generate support and participation in
crime prevention efforts. Your participation in the Night to
Unite will show neighborhoods’ strength, increase resident/
police bond, and make our community an overall safer and more
enjoyable place to live. Night to Unite get-togethers can be as
extravagant as a cookout, or as simple as an ice cream social.
Please call the police department at (763)-473-9209 by July
27th, 2012 with your party plans and times. We will arrange a
visit from the police and fire department to come out and join
your party! You will also receive party supplies donated by Tar-
get. To arrange your party, please call CSO Jeffrey Kordiak at
the Medina Police Department at (763)-473-9209 or email him
at Jeffrey.kordiak@ci.medina.mn.us.
Community Health Fair
Come set sail towards a better and healthier you at the Ha-
mel Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 21, 2012. The
health fair is a free event targeting healthy lifestyle choices for
ALL AGES. Vendors will cover a range of categories including;
fitness, exercise, eye care, nutrition, chiropractic, massage, finan-
cial services, feng shui, family counseling, Mona Via, Melaleuca,
Essential oils, Medina Police and Hamel Fire. The event will run
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hamel Community Building locat-
ed at 3200 Mill Drive in Hamel. Bring the whole family for a
fun, informational event. Questions: Please call Bill Schuyler at
(612) 325-8689.
City Business Profile:
Houlihan State Farm Insurance
By: Marianne Houlihan, Agent
Houlihan State Farm Insurance is entering our 25th year
in business. We have been in our Medina office for seven
years. We are located in the Rolling Green Business Cen-
ter, which is just north of Hwy 55 on Hwy 116 at 885 Me-
ander Court. State Farm is the largest insurer of cars and
homes in Minnesota and the entire US. The benefit to
our customers is the financial strength and stability second
to none and superior claims service, which is why State
Farm has been the industry leader for more than 40 years.
Like a good neighbor State Farm is here in Medina when
you have a claim. Our Medina office also specializes in
business, life and long-term care insurance. Medina is a
great community to grow our business. We support the
annual Medina Celebration Business Expo in Septem-
ber. Please stop in to meet us and pick up a free road atlas
when you mention this article. Thanks for your support
Medina!
Transportation Now Available through
Transit Link to Delano Senior Center
Medina residents can now call Transit Link at 651-602-
LINK to schedule a ride 1-5 days in advance to the Delano
Senior Center.
Transit Link is the Twin Cities’ dial-a-ride minibus or
van service for the general public, where regular route
transit service is not available. The fee for a ride is $2.25
one-way for rides under 10 miles and $4.50 one-way for
rides over 10 miles.
The Delano Senior Center and Senior Dining Program
is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All seniors age 60 and
older are invited to participate in the Senior Center’s pro-
grams and dinner served at noon each day. Contribution
for the meal is $3.50. Please call 763-473-0574 for more
information.
Medina Police and Target Annual Bike Rodeo
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
(Note Date Change)
The Medina Police Department invites families
to our Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday, June 2nd
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Medina Target.
To register for the bike rodeo, and for further
information, go to our city website at www.ci.medina.mn.us and
fill out the registration form. You can either mail it or drop it
off at the Medina Police Department, 2052 County Road 24,
Medina, Minnesota 55340, or email the form to Community
Service Officer Kordiak at Jeffrey.kordiak@ci.medina.mn.us.
City Vision Statement
Feedback Welcomed
The City Council has created a draft vision statement
for the city and would like input from Medina residents
and businesses before its adoption on June 19th.
The vision statement can be found on the city’s web-
site at http://www.ci.medina.mn.us/history_vision/
history_vision.html. Please submit comments to Jodi Gal-
lup at Jodi.gallup@ci.medina.mn.us by June 13th.