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Home My Public Portal About2020 Feb-Mar NewsletterInside this issue: Presidential Nomination Primary Pg. 1 Land Use Applications Under Review Pg. 2 Document Shredding at Clean-up Day Pg. 2 Garage Size Requirements Pg. 2 Spring/Summer Rec. Programs Pg. 2 Spring Road Weight Restrictions Pg. 3 Wild Animals Pg. 3 Swap Spots for buying/selling Pg. 4 Medina Police Reserves Pg. 4 2020 General Fund Budget Pg. 5 City Meeting Calendar Back Fire Hydrants Back Board of Appeal and Equalization Back City Council Agenda and Minutes Back City Meeting & Event Calendar February 4th Tues—City Council 7 pm llth Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 17th Mon —City Offices Closed (Holiday) 18th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 18th Tues—City Council 7 pm 19th Wed —Park Commission 7 pm March 3rd Tues—Presidential Nomination Primary 4th Wed —City Council 7 pm 10th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 17th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 17th Tues—City Council 7 pm 18th Wed —Park Commission 7 pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas on website when available. MEDINA 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340.9790 Keep Fire Hydrants Cleared of Snow We need your help in keeping fire hydrants near your home cleared of snow to allow for quick access for firefighters in the event of a fire. Please take a minute to locate the nearest hydrant to your home and remember to clear the snow all the way around the hydrant after each snow fall. p Board of Appeal and Equalization Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is held annually for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the 2020 assessed property values or property classifications in the City of Medina. More information on the steps necessary to appeal your estimated property values can be found on the city's website at: https: / /medinamn.us /boa/. City Council Agendas & Minutes Email Notifications Stay informed on what is happening at upcoming City Council meetings. The City emails copies of Council agendas and minutes at no cost to residents. If you would like to be added to the regular email notification list, email jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov to sign up. ‘TY 04 MEDINA 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 John Anderson Dino DesLauriers Todd Albers 612-916-6448 612-618-5702 612-812-3290 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 www.medinamn.us Messe age A bi-monthly publication from the City of Medina *** *** *** March 3rd, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION On Tuesday, March 3rd, registered voters will be able to cast their ballots in the presidential nomination primary election, which is a change from our previous straw poll precinct caucus system. The political party precinct caucuses will still be happening on February 25th to discuss party issues, offer resolutions, and elect delegates, but the actual presidential nomination will happen during an official government run election on March 3rd. The presidential nomination primary will allow registered voters to vote on election day at their regular polling place or cast an absentee ballot starting on January 17, 2020. Registered voters will be required to choose a party and can only vote for a presidential candidate on the party ballot of their choice. A voter's choice of party ballot will be recorded and is private data; however, a list of who voted in a presidential nomination primary and the political party each voter selected will be provided to the chair of each major political party. How a voter voted on the ballot will be secret. FA 's Candidates on Ballots —The Republican Party has submitted a list of 1 candidate and write-in option. The Democratic -Farmer -Labor Party has submitted a list of 15 candidates and an "Uncommitted" option. To view the sample ballots, visit https: / /medinamn.us / citygov / elections / Candidates Dropping Out —Major political parties participating in the Presidential Nomination Primary were required to provide a list of candidates by December 31, 2019. Any candidate that drops out between December 31, 2019 and the March 3, 2020 Election Day will remain on the ballot. Voters should contact their party directly for questions on which candidates have dropped out. Election judges will NOT be able to help voters identify candidates still in the running, so please come to the polls prepared. Uncommitted Option on Ballot —The Democratic -Farmer -Labor Party has requested that an "Uncommitted" option be placed on the ballot. If a voter chooses "Uncommitted", they are voting to have delegates sent to their party's national nominating convention without being "bound" to support a specific candidate. Write-in Option —The Republican Party has requested a write-in option, and the Democratic -Farmer -Labor Party has not. For more information, contact Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup at jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov or call 763-473-8850. Feb / Mar 2020 Planning & Public Works 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 https://medinamn.us/citygov/ departments/planning-zoning/ or contact the Planning Department at (763) 473-4643, ext. 1. Weston Woods - east of Mohawk Drive, north of Highway 55 Mark Smith (Mark of Excellence Homes) has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for development of 41 single-family, 76 twinhomes, and 32 row townhomes on 131 acres (approximately 57 buildable acres). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 8 and recommended denial. The City Council reviewed and tabled the request at their November 6 meeting. The City Council will continue review after a neighborhood meeting on January 20. Contact the Planning Department for updates to the schedule. 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 request is incomplete for review and will be scheduled for review when materials have been submitted. Roehl Subdivision -1735 Medina Road The Estate of Robert J. Roehl has requested a preliminary plat for subdivision of 28 acres into two lots, located on Medina Road, west of Tamarack Drive. The request is incomplete for review and will be scheduled for review when materials have been submitted. City to Review Minimum Garage Size Requirements Current City ordinances require two garage stalls for each home in new single-family, twinhome, and townhome developments. Two -car garages are required to be a minimum of 440 square feet (22'x20'). The City will review these requirements and consider potential reductions in relation to current market trends. The Planning Commission is scheduled to review the requirements and hold a public hearing on potential changes at their February 11th meeting. The City Council may tentatively review at the March 3rd meeting. Document Shredding at Clean -Up Day on April 25th New for 2020: The City of Medina will have Randy's Environmental Services on site to provide free document shredding services for Medina residents at Clean -Up Day on Saturday April 25, 2020. Residents have asked about local shred locations or events and we hope that this will be something that will be helpful to add to our annual event. We would appreciate your feedback! To start preparing your shred materials, visit the city's website at https://medinamn.us/cleanupday/ to learn what materials are accepted. Also, watch for additional information online and in our next newsletter detailing what other materials will be accepted at Clean -Up Day. Spring/Summer Recreation Programs in Medina - Registration now Open! Baseball -Registration is now open through mid - March (based on availability) for the 2020 Hamel Athletic Club Season: www.hamelbaseball.org. The Hamel Athletic Club offers youth baseball teams for Tee Ball, Coach Pitch, Rookie, Minors, Majors and Travel (13U -16U). Tennis-Agre Tennis offers tennis lessons and camps for kids and adults at Hamel Legion Park, 3200 Mill Drive. Visit their website at www.agretennis.com to learn more. Three Rivers Park District -Summer Camps Visit: https: / /www.threeriversparks.org/page/summer -camps or call 763-559-6700 to register. Finance 2020 General Fund Budget The final General Fund Budget for 2020 was approved on December 3, 2019 in the amount of $4,807,123, an increase of $234,785 or 5.1% from the 2019 General Fund Budget. The General Fund total property tax levy for 2020 was authorized for $3,434,452, an increase of 3.3% or $108,555 from the 2019 General Fund levy. The overall 2020 property tax levy was approved for $4,392,771, an increase of 9.7% or $389,877 over the total 2019 levy. For the 2020 budget, we will see an increase of 4.8% in market value, 1.8% being attributed to new construction. Governmental Funds 2019-2020 Adopted Budgets 2019 Budget 2020 Budget Revenues Property Tax Levy Other Taxes Tax Increments Special Assessments Licenses & Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Miscellaneous Sale of Assets Proceeds from Bond Sales Transfers from Other Funds Total Revenues Expenditures General Government Public Safety Public Works Parks & Recreation Economic Development Debt Service Bond Refunding Capital Outlay Transfers to Other Funds Total Expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Governmental Fund Balance $ 4,002,894 $ 83,000 $ 387,024 $ 166,062 $ 377,400 $ 263,910 $ 603,146 $ 135,000 $ 201,561 $ 20,000 $ $ 557,920 S 6,569,211 $ 1,179,583 $ 2,435,707 $ 747,959 $ 249,189 $ - $ 1,051,626 $ $ 1,247,347 $ 616,293 $ 4,392,771 $ 142,000 $ 387,024 $ 138,423 $ 390,669 $ 288,773 $ 653,087 $ 110,000 $ 230,594 $ 20,000 $ $ 576,449 S 7,329,790 $ 1,232,126 $ 2,510,385 $ 777,402 $ 295,280 $ 56,880 $ 1,130,581 S S 1,395,377 $ 616,428 S 7,527,704 S 8,014,459 S (958,494) S (684,669) Enterprise Funds 2019-2020 Adopted Budgets Water Fund 2019 2020 Budget Budget Sewer Fund 2019 2020 Budget Budget Storm Water Fund 2019 2020 Budget Budget Operating (OP) Revenues Charges for Services Total OP Revenues Operating Expenses Personnel Services Supplies Other Services Charges Depreciation Total Operating Expeuses Operating Income (Loss) Non -Operating Revenues Rater Connection Fees Interest Earnings Miscellaneous Non -Operating Expenses Interest Expense Transfers from Other Funds Transfers to Other Funds Net Income (Loss) Capital Outlay Debt Service Principal S 905,908 S 928,994 $ 626,992 $ 644,787 $ 219,622 $ 226,106 $ 905,908 $ 928,994 S 188,859 $ 180,498 S 87,020 $ 102,020 S 255,929 $ 229,350 S 345,000 $ 345,000 $ 626,992 $ 644,787 $ 155,838 S 155,838 $ 5,880 S 5,880 $ 415,500 S 415,500 $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 219,622 $ 226,106 $ 78,470 $ 78,470 $ 5,200 $ 5,200 $ 88,750 $ 67,700 $ 33,000 $ 70,000 S 876,SOS S 856,868 S 687,218 $ 687,218 $ 205,420 $ 221,370 S 29;100 S 72,125 S (60,226) S (42,430) $ 14,201 $ 4,'- S 17,000 S 17,000 S 5,000 S 5,000 s -s $ (25,981) $ (17,138) $ - s $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ -s $ - $ - $ 1,000 S 1,0C s -s $ $ 360,093 $ 356,028 $ - s $ - s $ (122,149) $ (125,758) $ 263,063 $ 307,257 $ (127,582) $ (130,357) S (58,189) S (59,935) $ (182,808) $ (167,787) S (42,988) $ (54,199) S 4.000 S $ - $ S 20,525 S 20,525 S 565,000 S 570,000 $ - $ S S Page 2 Feb / Mar 2020 Page 5 Feb / Mar 2020 Public Safety Spring Road Weight Restrictions The Medina Police want to remind everyone that seasonal road weight restrictions will go into effect in February or March. The City does not issue permits during road weight restrictions, other than for emergency utility situations. If you are planning a construction project, please ensure that you have your materials delivered prior to the weight restrictions. These restrictions may delay roof shingle delivery as well, as we are expecting some roof repairs to still take place in 2020 after last year's storm. The reason for the restrictions is to protect our roads and to keep the cost of road repair down for all taxpayers. We ask all of our residents and business owners to keep an eye out for large trucks using the roads during the restriction period. If you see them using a restricted road, please call 9-1-1 and report it. Help protect your roads! 13 Planning a project? pulling a building permit? Get your deliveries scheduled prior to road restrictions eec going When will road weight restrictions be lifted? There are a lot of variables that determine when the signs for the restrictions are posted and when they are taken down; such as: how long the cold weather holds out, how fast the frost starts coming out of the ground as the weather starts warming up, which vulnerable roads will need to have the restrictions kept on longer than the State, etc. Please watch the City's website for up-to-date information on which streets are posted and when those streets get lifted at https://medinamn.us/road-restrictions/. For questions, call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Wild Animals Over the past few years, the Medina Police Department has received many reports of wild predators running throughout our City. We have received reports on wolves, coyotes, bears, and cougars. The fact is that with the rural character of Medina, any of these animals could be here at any given time. We know that the coyotes live here, and their numbers are increasing. The other predators have been here and do pass through from time to time. The question everyone is asking is, "Is there a safety concern?" Wild animal attacks are very rare. In Medina, we have no records of anyone ever being attacked by a wild predator. With that being said, we do have reports of domestic animals being killed by coyotes in the area. Any of the predators are very protective of their offspring. If you would happen to come upon a mother and her young, it is recommended to stay calm and speak in a normal tone and wave your arms above your head and back away. This lets the animal know that you are human. By waving your arms above your head, it makes you look larger to the animal. In most cases if the animal gets a scent or sees you, they will run off. Most of the predators are nocturnal. If you see a wild predator during the day, please call the police. There are diseases, such as rabies or distemper that cause these animals to become aggressive and disorientated. If this is the case, please dial 9-1-1. This could be potentially dangerous. To answer the question of the safety concern for humans, it is very low. But for your domestic pets, there is a concern. If you have small dogs or cats, we recommend that you watch them while they are outside. If the coyotes get too close, call the police. If you have further questions, you can call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Page 3 Feb / Mar 2020 Public Safety Swap Spots Available at Police Department The Medina Police Department has installed two parking spots in front of the main entrance at the police department (600 Clydesdale Trail) that are called Swap Spots. Swap Spots are designated public places where residents may exchange items that they have purchased and/or sold online. This allows people to have a public location available 24 hours a day to make legal transactions. Please keep in mind the following about Swap Spots: • A police officer will not monitor each exchange and will not facilitate transactions, nor keep a log of transactions. • If a member of the public requests an officer present during a Swap Spot exchange, the Medina Police Department will try and accommodate based on availability of personnel. • There is no guarantee that a Swap Spot location will provide a greater level of safety compared to other public locations. Swap Spots are an additional option when people want to schedule a transaction in a public place. • Swap Spots may be used for other legal exchanges such as exchanging property between individuals or for child visitation exchanges. While many people who conduct business online are honest and sincere in buying and selling their items, there are those who use it to facilitate their crimes. Buyers and sellers online are strangers and you need to take safety precautions, including: • Tell a friend or family member where you are going and when you will return. • If possible, have someone accompany you. • Conduct exchanges during daylight hours, in a public place. • Bring a cell phone and make sure it is turned on. Always trust your instincts and take additional safety precautions as necessary. Cancel plans for a transaction if you identify any red flags or have additional concerns for your safety. You should be vigilant about your personal and physical safety — and you should also take precautions to avoid financial crimes, such as theft or identity theft. Craigslist is a popular website for online buying/selling. Here is the safety information from that website: https://www.craigslist.org/about/scams Volunteer within your Community as a Medina Police Reserve! The Medina Police Reserve Unit is looking for additional reserve officers. The reserves are non -sworn volunteers who provide valuable assistance to the police department in a variety of public safety situations. The reserves can be found serving at community events, riding along with a sworn officer, patrolling neighborhoods and city parks, directing traffic, or making transports. Reserve officers go through a rigorous training and receive regular training. Reserves are trained as First Responders and they are trained on the proper use of force. The position can be for anyone interested in law enforcement, studying to go into law enforcement or for anyone interested in helping the community. You must be at least 19 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and pass a criminal background investigation. Uniforms and equipment are provided by the depai linent. Feb / Mar 2020 Page 4