HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018 Apr-May Newsletter Inside this issue:
Bike Safety Rodeo for Kids ............................ Pg. 1
City Seeks Election Judges .............................. Pg. 1
Stormwater Rules Review ............................... Pg. 2
Land Use Applications Under Review .......... Pg. 2
Dogs in the Park .............................................. Pg. 2
Open to Business Program ............................. Pg. 2
Spring Burning Restrictions ............................ Pg. 3
Spring Road Weight Restrictions ................... Pg. 3
Car Seat Technician Available ........................ Pg. 3
Drug Take Back at Clean-up Day .................. Pg. 3
Moms on a Mission Fashion Show ............... Pg. 3
Coffee with a Cop ............................................ Pg. 3
City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back
Board of Appeal Meeting Date Notice ......... Back
2017 Annual Report Available ....................... Back
City Council Email Notifications ................... Back
Clean-up Day Flyer .......................................... Insert
City Meeting Calendar
April
3rd Tues—City Council 7 pm
4th Wed—Board of Appeal 6:30 pm
10th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm
17th Tues—Reconvened Board of Appeal 6 pm
17th Tues—City Council 7 pm
18th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm
May
1st Tues—City Council 7 pm
8th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm
15th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm
15th Tues—City Council 7 pm
16th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm
28th Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday)
All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted.
Meeting agendas on website when available.
City Council Agendas and
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 resi-
dents. If you would like to be added to the regular email notification list,
email jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov to sign up.
Board of Appeal and Equalization
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting is held annually for the purpose of reviewing and correcting
the 2018 assessed property values (for taxes payable in 2019) or property
classifications in the City of Medina. More information can be found on the
city’s website at http://medinamn.us/boa/.
DON’T MISS THE CITY
CLEAN-UP DAY FLYER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2017 Annual Report Available
The City’s 2017 Annual Report can now be found on the City’s website at
http://medinamn.us/citygov/history-vision/ in the right sidebar. The annual
report provides an overview of the City’s activities, accomplishments, and
fiscal responsibility for 2017. The report outlines activity for each of the city
departments including administration, planning, public works, police, and fire
as well as statistics and charts demonstrating trend history.
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 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mayor
Bob Mitchell 763-473-1042
City Council
Jeff Pederson 612-916-6448
John Anderson 612-618-5702
Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111
Lorie Cousineau 612-251-3244
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
April / May 2018
City Seeks Election Judges
The City is seeking election judges for the 2018 State Primary on Tuesday, August 14th
and General Election on Tuesday, November 6th. Election judges are paid positions
that supervise and help with elections at the polls.
You must be an eligible voter in Minnesota to serve
as an election judge, and you must be able to read,
write and speak English. Here are some general du-
ties of an election judge: open and close the polls,
register and sign in voters using an ipad, be responsi-
ble for the security of all election materials, distribute
and collect ballots, help voters requiring assistance,
and record and certify vote totals.
If you are interested in serving as an election judge, please fill out an application and
mail it back to City Hall by June 8, 2018. Election judge applications can be found on
the City’s website at http://medinamn.us/citygov/elections/ or call City Hall. Ques-
tions can be directed to Election Coordinator Jodi Gallup at 763-473-8850 or email
jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov.
Bike Safety Rodeo for Kids
May 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Medina Police Department, along with Target will be hosting the Bike Safety
Rodeo again this year. The event is set
for Saturday, May 19th from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m., in the parking lot on the
east side of Target (300 Clydesdale
Trail). This event is open to children
between the ages of 3 and 12 and will
focus on bike safety and polishing up
on the children’s bike riding skills be-
fore summer quickly arrives. The event
will have fire trucks and police cars to
tour, bike riding courses, and PRIZES,
and the event is free!
Registration forms can be found on the City of Medina website at http://
medinamn.gov/citygov/departments/police-dept/bike-safety-rodeo/, in the Medina
Police Department lobby, or at Target. Registration must be completed by Friday,
May 11th and either emailed to melissa.robbins@medinamn.gov or dropped off at
the police department. Remember, registration is required to be eligible for prizes!
Planning & Public Works
Page 2 April / May 2018
Land Use Applications Under Review
The following land projects are currently under review by the City. For more in-
formation on any 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.
1425 County Road 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 re-
quested approval of a lot line rearrangement between two 10-acre parcels. The
City Council is tentatively scheduled to review at the April 17, 2018 meeting.
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 approxi-
mately 8.25 acres. The City Council is tentatively scheduled review on May 1,
2018.
Free One-on-One Technical Assistance for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Are you thinking about starting your own business or are you currently operating a small business and interested in FREE tech-
nical assistance?
Medina has partnered with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) to
offer the “Open to Business” program. This program provides FREE one-on-one assistance
from MCCD’s expert staff, customized to meet the specific needs of each entrepreneur. This can
include creating a business plan, suggestions on financial management and bookkeeping practices,
assisting with marketing, and referrals for financing. MCCD also administers a small business
loan fund which provides capital to expand local businesses.
For more information or to schedule a session, please contact Rob Smolund from MCCD at rsmolund@mccdmn.org or (612)
789-7337 ext. 260. More information is available on the City’s website: http://medinamn.us/opentobusiness/.
City to Review and Update Stormwater Rules
The City Council and Planning Commission are scheduled to hold
a work session on Tuesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. to discuss stormwater
rules. The Planning Commission is then tentatively scheduled to
hold a public hearing on an ordinance formalizing the updates at
their June 12 meeting.
The City is mandated by various federal and state regulations to
manage surface water in a way which limits impacts on down-
stream waterbodies and is mandated to take actions to improve
water quality.
The City takes various actions to achieve these mandates, to pro-
tect local water resources from degradation, and protect and en-
hance the environment. One means is to require best manage-
ment practices to be constructed in connection with construction
on private property. These practices include ponds, raingardens and other improvements to retain and treat run-off. Storm-
water regulations commonly apply to activities on commercial and industrial property, but can also apply to large additions of
hardcover (buildings, pavement, etc.) on residential property.
For more information, please visit: http://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/planning-zoning/ or contact Planning Director
Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or (763) 473-8846.
Photo: Minnesota Stormwater Manual (Minnesota Pollution Control
Dogs in the Park
With the arrival of spring
and warmer weather, we
will be out enjoying the
parks and trails. If you
are headed out to one of
the City parks or trails with your pets,
please ensure they are on a leash. City
Ordinance 515 requires that pets be
contained or on a leash no longer than
six feet in length. The ordinance also
requires that pet owners clean up pet
feces and dispose of the feces in a sani-
tary manner. Let’s enjoy our parks by
keeping them safe and clean.
April / May 2018 Page 3
Public Safety & Community
is presenting Medina’s 1st Annual
“MOMS ON A MISSION” Women’s Fashion Show and
Silent Auction. The event will benefit Missions Inc. in
Plymouth with net proceeds going to their Home Free pro-
gram, providing a safe place for battered women and their
children while they explore alternatives to living with an
abusive partner.
Who: Mothers and Women (ages 21+)
What: A night of fashion, music, shopping and silent auc-
tion featuring local businesses. Models will be showcasing
summer apparel from hand selected retailers and boutiques.
When: Friday, May 4th 7pm-10pm
Where: The brand new Just for Kix Dance Studio located
at 50 Westfalen Trail in Medina (next to Aldi). Free onsite
valet.
Limited seating available. $10 ticket provides entry, swag
bag, floor seat at show, access to silent auction and a
chance to shop and mingle with fellow women while raising
money for an important cause. Cash only wine bar.
Online tickets available now at: http://bit.ly/MOMMedina
Email info@localtiesmedia.com for more info.
Car Seat Technician Available at Medina
Police Department to Inspect Car Seat
Community Service Officer Melissa Robbins has completed
the National Child Passenger Safety Certification and is now a
certified car seat technician. If you need to have a car seat
inspected, please contact her at melis-
sa.robbins@medinamn.gov to schedule an appointment. Next
fall, she is planning on hosting a clinic at the Medina Celebra-
tion Day. Further information can be found on our website
once it becomes available at http://medinamn.us/citygov/
departments/police-dept/car-seat-check-program/.
Coffee with a Cop
In 2017, the Medina Police Department starting hosting
the event Coffee with a Cop. These events are held at
various coffee shops within the City of Medina. Watch
for future Coffee with a Cop event dates at http://
medinamn.us/citygov/departments/police-dept/coffee-
with-a-cop/.
Drug Take Back at Clean-up Day
Again this year at the annual Medina Cleanup Day on Satur-
day, April 28th from 8 a.m. to Noon, the Hennepin County
Sheriff’s Department will assist in collecting drugs and pre-
scriptions that are no longer needed. This is an excellent way
to make sure prescription drugs do not fall into the hands of
criminals or young children or adults they were not prescribed
for. For more information, see the Cleanup Day flyer in this
newsletter or call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-
9209.
Spring Burning Restrictions
Each spring, the DNR restricts all permit burns. As the snow
disappears, we are left with very dry conditions. Recreational
fires, no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’, are still al-
lowed. Please use extreme caution to ensure
the recreational fire stays under control.
If you are planning other burns, such as large
amounts of brush or vegetation, permits will
be available once the DNR lifts the re-
strictions as the environment greens up.
Please contact the Medina Police Department at (763) 473-9209
if you have any questions. In the future, if you would like to
apply for a permit, you can stop by their office at 600 Clydesdale
Trail.
Seasonal Spring Road Weight Limits
As a reminder, spring weight restrictions on roads are still in
effect. The reason for the restrictions is to protect our roads and
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! For questions, you can call the Medina
Police Department at 763-473-9209.
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Rain or Shine)
Located at 600 Clydesdale Trail at PW/Police Facility (Follow signs off Hwy 55)
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
Scrap Iron No charge
Batteries (all) No charge
Anti-freeze No charge
Computer Towers No charge
Laptops & handhelds No charge
Miscellaneous Electronics $5-10.00 ea
All Appliances $5.00 ea
Computer Monitors $10.00 ea
TVs (small - under 26”) $10.00 ea
TVs (large flat screen) $15.00 ea
TVs (large tube style) $25.00 ea
Mattresses/Box springs $25.00 ea
Tires - Car (w/ or w/o rim) $ 4.00 ea
Tires - Truck (w/or w/o rim) $ 6.00 ea
Tires - Truck (semi-w/o rim) $10.00 ea
Tires - Truck (semi-w/rim) $15.00 ea
Tires - Tractor* $25.00-$60.00 ea
*(Depending on size)
Junk Pile Items (i.e. carpet, furniture, or
bulky items): $10 small load/$30 large
load*
*(Fully tied down pick-up truck)
Please keep your item types together as
much as possible as there will be separate
stations for each category.
NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS:
Treated lumber, recyclables, paint, concrete
bricks, commercial printers & fax
machines, copiers, household/agricultural
chemicals or containers, oil/oil products,
household garbage, and hazardous waste.
For options on recycling these items, or to
recycle other times of the year, visit:
www.hennepin.us/dropoffs
FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG
TAKE BACK PROGRAM
Medina Police, along with Hennepin County
Sheriff’s office, will conduct a prescription
drug take back program at this years’ Spring
Clean-up Day.
Proper disposal of prescription
drugs helps reduce crime,
addresses the opioid epidemic
and reduces the environmental
effects on our water supply.
Please bring in your unused and expired
prescription drugs for free disposal. No
needles, sharps or syringes will be accepted. If
you have questions, please contact the Medina
Police Department at 763-473-9209.
Hennepin County offers medicine disposal
drop box sites all year round. For program
locations, hours, rules and additional options,
visit: www.hennepin.us/medicine
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
10 A.M. UNTIL NOON
Everyone is invited to join us for a free lunch
of grilled hot dogs served on Dobo’s freshly
made buns, along with pickles, chips &
drinks.
BICYCLE COLLECTION
Do you have any extra bicycles in your
garage? Bring any good useable bikes to
Clean-up Day to donate to Interfaith Out-
reach Community Partners.
Besides bike refurbishment, the IOCP
also offers programs such as:
Caring for Kids
Emergency Services
Employment
Food Shelf
Housing
Transportation
ReSale 101 Shop
(clothing/housewares)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
1605 County Road 101 N.
Plymouth, MN 55447-2708
Phone 763-489-7500 | Fax 763-489-7510
www.iocp.org
TREES FOR SALE - $15 EACH
The City is selling trees to Medina residents at a
subsidized rate of $15 each. Residents are al-
lowed to purchase four trees per household (no
more than two of each species - see list below)
Red Maple
Sugar Maple
Autumn Blaze
Honey Locust
Redmond Linden
Northern Red Oak
American Elm
The trees are approximately 1” in diameter and 6
-8’ tall. The trees are bare root stock and will
need to be planted immediately.
The tree sales area will be blocked off this year
and absolutely no trees will be sold before 8
a.m. We will have staff available to help bag
trees and answer questions.
If you are interested in purchasing more than the
four tree limit, check back at 11:30 a.m. to see
what trees may still remain.
Before a tree is planted, call Gopher State at 651-454-
0002 to locate underground utilities.
FREE SEEDS FOR MONARCHS
Pick up your free packet of milkweed
seeds and plant them in your yard to
help the monarch butterflies.
FREE COMPOST FOR
ORGANICS CUSTOMERS
Organics customers will be receiving a coupon
in the mail from Randy’s that can be brought to
Clean-up Day for a free bag of compost.
BRUSH AND COMPOST SITE
Located northwest of City Hall at 2052
Cty. Rd. 24, the brush and compost site is
open year round Tuesday thru Thursday
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except holidays) and
Friday 7 a.m. to Monday 3:30 p.m. (open
all weekend during daylight hours).
Accepted items for brush pile:
Brush and woody shrubs and vines
Christmas trees
Large logs
Stumps that have been cut up
Items not accepted: Painted or treated
lumber and railroad ties.
Accepted items for compost pile:
Leaves/grass clippings (no bags
please)
Items not accepted: Hay and/or straw,
animal waste and garbage.