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Home My Public Portal About2018 Aug-Sept Newsletter2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Aug / Sept 2018 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 Inside this issue: 2018 Election Information ............................. Pg. 1 “Mixed Residential” Regulations .................... Pg. 2 Substandard Lot Combination ....................... Pg. 2 Open to Business Program ............................. Pg. 2 School Bus Safety Reminder ........................... Pg. 3 Hunting Permits Required .............................. Pg. 3 Check Your House Numbers ......................... Pg. 3 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back 2019 Budget Open House............................... Back City Council Email Notifications ................... Back Medina Celebration Day .................................. Insert City Meeting Calendar August 7th Tues—Night to Unite 8th Wed—City Council 7 pm 14th Tues—Primary Election 7 am to 8 pm 15th Wed—Planning Commission 7 pm 21st Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 21st Tues—City Council 7 pm 22nd Wed—Park Commission 7 pm September 3rd Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 4th Tues—City Council 2019 Budget 6 pm 4th Tues—City Council 7 pm 11th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 15th Sat—Medina Celebration Day 4 pm 18th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 18th Tues—City Council 7 pm 19th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas on website when available. 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. 2019 Budget Open House September 4th at 6 p.m. The City of Medina will be hosting a budget open house on Tuesday, September 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. A brief presentation on the proposed 2019 budget and tax levy will be provided at 6:00 p.m., followed by a question and answer session between Medina residents and City officials. The City Council will also be considering a resolution to approve the preliminary tax levy during the regular Council meeting that begins at 7:00 p.m. The City is required to certify the preliminary tax levy to Hennepin County in September. Saturday, September 15th ~details inside this issue~ 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 Aug / Sept 2018 2018 Primary & General Election Information Primary Election: Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Polls open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Voting Locations & Sample Ballots—Medina has two voting precincts that run along school district boundaries. Residents in the Orono or Delano school districts within the City vote at Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24. Residents in the Wayzata or Rockford school districts within the City vote at the Hamel Community Building, 3200 Mill Drive. To confirm your voting location and/or to view your sample ballot, type your address into the Poll Finder at: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. Absentee Voting—Residents can vote early with an absentee ballot by mail through Hennepin County by filling out an online application at mnvotes.org or vote in-person at City Hall during regular business hours. Absentee ballots are currently available through August 13th for the Primary Election, and from September 21st through No- vember 5th for the General Election. Additionally, City Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 11th and Saturday, November 3rd for absentee voting. ► Absentee Voting via Direct Balloting will be available from August 7th through August 13th for the Primary Election at Medina City Hall. Direct Balloting will take place for the General Election from October 30th through November 5th. Voters may complete an absentee application, vote and place their ballot directly into the tabulator just like on Election Day instead of using a series of absentee ballot envelopes. Voter Registration—If you voted in the last election in Medina and have not moved or changed your name, you should already be pre-registered to vote in the next election. If you still need to register to vote, would like to check if you are registered or want to find out more information go to mnvotes.org. 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), which are at-large positions, representing all Medina residents. Persons interested in running for these offices may file at City Hall. The filing period begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31st and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The filing fee is $15. Save the date for the Medina Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Hamel Community Building. All residents are welcome to attend! Questions? Call Election Coordinator Jodi Gallup at 763-473-8850 or visit our website at https://medinamn.us/citygov/elections/. Inside this issue: 2018 Election Information ............................. Pg. 1 “Mixed Residential” Regulations .................... Pg. 2 Substandard Lot Combination ....................... Pg. 2 Open to Business Program ............................. Pg. 2 School Bus Safety Reminder ........................... Pg. 3 Hunting Permits Required .............................. Pg. 3 Check Your House Numbers ......................... Pg. 3 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back 2019 Budget Open House............................... Back City Council Email Notifications ................... Back Medina Celebration Day .................................. Insert City Meeting Calendar August 7th Tues—Night to Unite 8th Wed—City Council 7 pm 14th Tues—Primary Election 7 am to 8 pm 15th Wed—Planning Commission 7 pm 21st Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 21st Tues—City Council 7 pm 22nd Wed—Park Commission 7 pm September 3rd Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 4th Tues—City Council 2019 Budget 6 pm 4th Tues—City Council 7 pm 11th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 15th Sat—Medina Celebration Day 4 pm 18th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 18th Tues—City Council 7 pm 19th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting agendas on website when available. 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. 2019 Budget Open House September 4th at 6 p.m. The City of Medina will be hosting a budget open house on Tuesday, September 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. A brief presentation on the proposed 2019 budget and tax levy will be provided at 6:00 p.m., followed by a question and answer session between Medina residents and City officials. The City Council will also be considering a resolution to approve the preliminary tax levy during the regular Council meeting that begins at 7:00 p.m. The City is required to certify the preliminary tax levy to Hennepin County in September. Saturday, September 15th ~details inside this issue~ 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 Aug / Sept 2018 2018 Primary & General Election Information Primary Election: Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Polls open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Voting Locations & Sample Ballots—Medina has two voting precincts that run along school district boundaries. Residents in the Orono or Delano school districts within the City vote at Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24. Residents in the Wayzata or Rockford school districts within the City vote at the Hamel Community Building, 3200 Mill Drive. To confirm your voting location and/or to view your sample ballot, type your address into the Poll Finder at: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. Absentee Voting—Residents can vote early with an absentee ballot by mail through Hennepin County by filling out an online application at mnvotes.org or vote in-person at City Hall during regular business hours. Absentee ballots are currently available through August 13th for the Primary Election, and from September 21st through No- vember 5th for the General Election. Additionally, City Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 11th and Saturday, November 3rd for absentee voting. ► Absentee Voting via Direct Balloting will be available from August 7th through August 13th for the Primary Election at Medina City Hall. Direct Balloting will take place for the General Election from October 30th through November 5th. Voters may complete an absentee application, vote and place their ballot directly into the tabulator just like on Election Day instead of using a series of absentee ballot envelopes. Voter Registration—If you voted in the last election in Medina and have not moved or changed your name, you should already be pre-registered to vote in the next election. If you still need to register to vote, would like to check if you are registered or want to find out more information go to mnvotes.org. 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), which are at-large positions, representing all Medina residents. Persons interested in running for these offices may file at City Hall. The filing period begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31st and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The filing fee is $15. Save the date for the Medina Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Hamel Community Building. All residents are welcome to attend! Questions? Call Election Coordinator Jodi Gallup at 763-473-8850 or visit our website at https://medinamn.us/citygov/elections/. Planning Page 2 Aug / Sept 2018 Free One-on-One Technical As- sistance 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 technical assistance? Medina has part- nered with Henne- pin County and the Metropolitan Con- sortium 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/. Planning Commission and City Council to Create “Mixed Residential” Regulations On August 15, 2018, the Planning Commission is scheduled hold a public hearing on proposed regulations for the Mixed Residential land use at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Mixed Residential land use applies to several properties in two locations as shown on the following map: 1. Northwest of Brockton Lane and Medina Road 2. North of Hamel Road, east of Arrowhead Drive The Mixed Residential land use is intended to allow a mix of housing styles with an overall density of 3.5-4.0 units/acre. However, a portion of these units are required to be developed at higher density of 8 units/acre or greater to meet mandates placed on the City to provide opportunities for denser housing, which may include apartments or townhomes. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to review the regulations at the September 4, 2018 meeting. An Open House was held on June 12, at which many residents and property owners provided feedback on the potential regulations. For more information please visit: https://medinamn.us/citygov/ departments/planning-zoning/mixed-residential-land-use/ If you have any questions, please contact Planning Director Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846. City Council Reduces Fees to Combine Substandard Lots The City Council recently reduced the fee for review of the combination of substandard lots which do not meet minimum lot size or dimension requirements. The fee to review a combination of substandard lots is now $200. In some situations, a home may be located on several historical “lots” and property owners may be receiving multiple tax statements and paying multiple stormwater utility fees. The reduction in fees was meant to encourage property owners to combine these lots into a single parcel. For more information, contact the Planning Department at (763) 473-4643 x1. Aug / Sept 2018 Page 3 Public Safety School Bus Safety Reminder School will be back in session shortly; school buses will be back on the streets making streets more congested than normal. A few reminders as we get back into school routine: ► Slow down and anticipate that the bus will be stopping frequently. ► Never pass a bus if it is stopped loading or unloading children on an undivided highway. ► If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out, don’t pass. Come to a complete stop. ► When stopping for a school bus, always stay back from the bus so the driver can verify it is safe to load and unload the children. ► Always watch for children around the bus; they can be unpredictable and at times make dangerous maneuvers. ► Be extra careful in school zones when school buses are present. ► Don’t block crosswalks in neighborhoods or in school zones; pedestrians have the right-a-way. ► Always watch for school patrol officers and obey their direction. Our kids are our greatest assets. Let’s keep them safe. If you see someone violating a school bus law, call 911, get the license plate number and a description of the driver. Our department takes these violations serious. Let us all have a safe school year. Hunting Permits Required for Medina Hunting season is right around the corner. If you are planning on hunting in Medina, a discharge permit is required for all non -residents or residents hunting on another’s property. The hunting ordinance is on our website at https://medinamn.us/ regulations-fees/licenses-permits/hunting-permits/ for your review. All hunters should review this ordinance prior to hunting to ensure you are complying with the regulations. In 2011, the City Council developed a no hunting map for the City of Medina. We offer Medina residents in rural residential areas where hunting is allowed the opportunity to have their property labeled as “No Hunting”. Any resident who would like to have their property added to the map, please contact the Medina Police Department. This map is also on our website for review so hunters know up front that your property has been designated as no hunting. Requests should be sent to anne.klaers@medinamn.gov . If you have any further questions, please feel free to call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Check your House Numbers Take a few minutes to make sure that your house numbers are visible from the road. In an emergency, time can mean a matter of life or death. If your house numbers are visible from the road, police, fire, and emergency medical personnel can save valuable time responding to an emergency. There is nothing more frustrating for emergency responders who cannot locate the correct house due to poor address numbers. Help us out, check and make sure your house numbers are displayed properly and easy to locate. The life you save may be your own. H LY Day FCDCDD Hamel Legion Park 3200 Mill Drive Saturday, Sept. 15th 4pm-8:30pm MEDINA III Schedule of Events OAKS 4:00-7:30pm: Business Expo; Farmers Market & Food Vendors (Free Ice Cream & Popcorn while supplies last) Family Fun Activities: Bingo, Face Painting, Rides on the Antique Fire Truck & Barrel Train; Search & Rescue Dogs, Inflatable Bounce & CliffJump; Touch -a -Truck; Pumpkin Decorating; Kids Games; Bonfire S'mores & More! 8:00pm: Grand Finale Fireworks Display sponsored by donations from Medina Businesses SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER by emailing or calling Anne Klaers at anne.klaers@medinamn.gov 1 763-473-8854