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Home My Public Portal About2017 Dec - 2018 Jan Newsletter Inside this issue: Chickens, Bees, and “Urban Agriculture” .... Pg. 1 Park & Planning Commission Vacancies ...... Pg. 1 Land Use Applications Under Review .......... Pg. 2 Cable Installation Reminder for Mediacom.. Pg. 2 Council Agenda & Minutes Notifications..... Pg. 2 Water Tower Rehab Project Update ............. Pg. 2 Holiday Train-December 11th ....................... Pg. 3 Keep Your Home Safe While Away .............. Pg. 4 Stay Safe While Traveling ................................ Pg. 4 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back Winter Parking Regulations ............................ Back Toys for Tots .................................................... Back 2018 Recycling Calendar & Guide ................. Insert City Meeting Calendar December 5th Tues—City Council 7 pm 12th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 19th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 19th Tues—City Council 7 pm 20th Wed—Park Commission 7 pm 25th Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) January 1st Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 2nd Tues—City Council 7 pm 9th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 15th Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 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. Winter Parking Regulations The Medina Police Department is currently enforcing seasonal parking re- strictions. According to Medina City Code 340.05 Seasonal Parking Re- striction, from November 1 to March 31 inclusive, no person shall park or permit any motor vehicle to stand on any street, highway or alley for all or any part of the period from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The police enforce this ordinance to keep the streets clear for snow plowing. If you have any question in reference to the parking ordinance, please call the police department at 763-473-9209. The Medina Police Department and Medina City Hall are drop off sites for the KARE 11 2017 Toys for Tots Drive. If you would like to donate, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to either drop site by Wednesday, December 13th. For questions, refer to http://www.kare11.com/features/toys-for-tots for further details. 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 Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 2018 Park & Planning Commission Vacancies The City is seeking residents to serve on the Medina Park Commission and Planning Commission. Each commission currently has three appointments/reappointments available, with terms expiring December 31, 2020. These commissions are volunteer recommending bodies to the City Council. The Park Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Medina City Hall. The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Medina City Hall. Interested applicants may pick up an application at City Hall or via the City’s website at http://medinamn.us/commission-vacancies/. Deadline for applications is Fri- day, December 15th. City to Discuss Keeping of Chickens and Bees and “Urban Agriculture” Medina, like many other communities, has experienced an increased interest in the po- tential for keeping of chickens and bees on smaller lots in the City. These types of uses are often coined “urban agriculture,” which, according to the Minnesota legislature, includes “producing agricultural plants, poultry, or livestock on public or private prop- erty within the city limits.” In Medina, chickens and bees are currently allowed in the Rural Residential Districts. Livestock or traditional farm animals are permitted only on properties two acres or greater and are sub- ject to maximum density limitations. Animal structures are re- quired to be set back a minimum of 150 feet from all property lines. In response to the increased interest in the keeping of chickens and bees on smaller lots, a discussion of the topic is planned for the December 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. The discussion will address po- tentially reducing the setback requirement for small chicken coops and potentially allowing the keeping of chickens and bees on smaller lots, including to addition- al residential zoning districts. If you have any additional questions or would like more information, you can contact the Medina Planning De- partment at (763) 473-4643 ext 1. Administration & Planning Page 2 Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 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. Cable Installation Reminder for Mediacom Service The Cable Franchise Agreement with Mediacom includes cable drops to residences and public buildings. The first 500’ of residential cable drop installation is paid 100% by Mediacom. After 500’, Mediacom will pay 50% of the residential installation’s actual cost. If you are requested to pay for any share of the installation cost, please con- tact City Administrator Scott Johnson at scott.johnson@medinamn.gov or (763) 473-8840 to confirm. The cable franchise is for 10 years with an extension of 5 years upon mutual agreement. The agreement is a non- exclusive franchise. 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 con- tact the Planning Department at (763) 473-4643, ext. 1. Maxxon Site Plan Review and Zoning Text Amendment – 920 Hamel Road –Maxxon has applied for a Site Plan Review for a proposed 5,190 square foot addition to their existing facility. The applicant has also requested that the City consider amend- ing its exterior building material standards to allow Nichiha fiber cement panels as a permitted building material on existing struc- tures. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a Public Hearing on the requests at the December 12 meet- ing. David and Katherine Crosby – Lot Combination and CUP Amendment – 2402 Hamel Road – The applicants have request- ed approval of a lot combination of the property at 2402 Hamel Road and the 33 acres to the east. The applicant has also re- quested an amendment to the recently approved Conditional Use Permit for a 2nd dwelling on the property. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the request at the No- vember 14 meeting and recommended approval. The City Council is scheduled to review at the December 5 meeting. 2017 Water Tower Rehab Project Update The Medina Public Works Department has been working with our contractor over the past few months on the Water Tower Rehab Project. It has been a long drawn out project and will not be completed until the spring of 2018. The cold tempera- tures in late October and all of November have forced us to delay the interior and exterior painting until warmer weather next spring. A lot has been accomplished and most of the remaining work will only be painting. There have been a number of modifications done to bring the tower into compliance with today’s standards due to regulations that have changed over the past 35 years of use. City Staff has had many calls about the pressure relief valves that we placed on three hydrants in our system. These valves release a small volume of water while they are in use; however, they prevent any pipe bursting or overpressure to the systems caused by a malfunctioning pump or control while the water tower is out of service. We are grateful to have such concerned citizens that do truly watch and care about the water system. The City will be using these pressure release valves again in the spring of 2018 for what we hope is just a couple of weeks to finish the project. You will receive notifica- tion either by newsletter or in your utility bill when we plan to resume the project. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call Public Works Director Steve Scherer at 763-473-8842, or email him at steve.scherer@medinamn.gov. Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 Page 3 Public Safety & Community Canadian Pacific Holiday Train—Monday, December 11th The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making a stop in Loretto on Monday, December 11, 2017. The train will pull in around 4:15 p.m. with a musical performance from 4:30-5:00 pm. by Terri Clark, Dallas Smith and Kelly Prescott. Festivities in Loretto begin at 3:00 p.m. with festive music, free cookies, hot cocoa and cider (compliments of LORAM), the kiddie train, bon fires, the RE/Max Hot Air Parade Blower and MORE! Wear your best winter holiday hat and get your photo taken with the characters roaming the crowd. Ru- mor has it Olaf the snowman will be there. Most im- portantly, bring donations for the local food shelves - cash and nonperishable food items are most welcome. 21st Century Bank will match up to $1500 total combined collected dollars bank wide for the area food shelves they serve. Stop in the bank and make your contribution for the match. Please watch the City of Loretto website at www.ci.loretto.mn.us for updates on attractions and shuttle and parking information. Keep Your Home & Property Safe While You are Away Remember to keep your windows and doors locked, especially when you are away. If you are leaving town for the holidays or for the winter, make sure you call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209 to arrange for house checks. Police will stop by and notify you (or your keyholder) of anything suspicious or out of the ordinary. Keep gifts and valuables out of plain view. Keep blinds and drapes or curtains closed. If a burglar can see those items, they may attempt to enter your home. If a person you are not familiar with knocks on your door, don’t feel obligated to open the door for them. Teach your child to do the same. For convenience, shopping online has become a common trend; however, it does come with many risks, among the risks include identify theft, credit card theft, and theft once the merchandise has been delivered to your doorstep. Make sure you are doing your online shopping only on websites that begin with “https” – the “s” means the site is secure. Secure sites also have a small lock icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Use a cred- it card rather than a debit card. Credit cards offer protection from identity theft that debit cards do not. Try to be home or have a trusted individual available when you’re expecting a delivery. Packages stolen once delivered is becoming very common especially during the holiday season. If you have questions, you can call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Stay Safe While Traveling Everyone wants to enjoy the holidays, whether this means staying at home or traveling to visit relatives and friends. Remem- ber to be safe. Stay tuned to weather conditions. Make sure you check for approaching storms and check for road condi- tions prior to venturing out. Recycling Guide Paper •Mail, office and school papers •Magazines and catalogs •Newspapers and inserts •Phone books •Shredded paper in closed paper bags Boxes: •Cardboard •Cereal and cracker boxes •Shoe boxes, gift boxes and electronics boxes •Toothpaste, medication and other toiletry boxes Cartons •Milk cartons •Juice boxes •Soup, broth and wine cartons Glass •Food and beverage bottles and jars Plastic Bottles & jugs: •Water, soda and juice bottles •Milk and juice jugs •Ketchup and salad dressing bottles • Dishwashing liquid bottles and detergent jugs •Shampoo, soap and lotion bottles Cups and containers: •Yogurt, pudding and fruit cups •Disposable cups and bowls •Margarine, cottage cheese and other containers •Produce, deli and take out containers Packaging: •Clear packaging from toys and electronics Metal •Food and beverage cans Don’t recycle: Styrofoam™, plastic wrap, microwaveable food trays, paper soiled with food, paper plates and towels, frozen and refrigerated food boxes, drinking glasses, dishes, mirrors and containers that held hazardous products. Place these items in your recycling cart.Place these items in your compostable Blue Bags. Not accepted: Yard waste • diapers and sanitary products • animal and pet waste, litter or bedding • cleaning or baby wipes • grease or oil • Styrofoam™ • dryer lint and dryer sheets • recyclable items (cartons, glass, metal, paper, plastic) • frozen food boxes • microwave popcorn bags • gum • fast food wrappers • products labeled “biodegradable” All food •Fruits and vegetables •Meat, fish and bones •Dairy products •Eggs and egg shells •Pasta, beans and rice •Bread and cereal •Nuts and shells Food-soiled paper •Pizza boxes from delivery •Napkins and paper towels •Paper egg cartons Certified compostable products •Compostable paper and plastic cups, plates, bowls, utensils and containers Look for the BPI or Cedar Grove logos or the term “compostable” on certified products. Other compostable household items •Coffee grounds and filters •Hair and nail clippings •Cotton balls and swabs with paper stems •Houseplants and flowers •Tea bags •Wooden items such as chopsticks, popsicle sticks and toothpicks Organics Recycling Guide 34-701-026MEDA-18 2018 Medina Recycling CalendarSign up for organics recycling and help stop waste! JANUARY S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER S M T W Th F S 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MAY S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 DECEMBER S M T W Th F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AUGUST S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 JUNE S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MARCH S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. Residents north of Hwy 55 or west of Co Rd 19 will be serviced on blue weeks. Residents south of Hwy 55 and east of Co Rd 19 will be serviced on red weeks. Residents on Sycamore Trail and Baker Park Road will be serviced on red weeks. Holiday; recycling pick up is delayed by one day. More than one-third of our trash is organic material that could be composted, so it’s easy to make a difference in reducing waste and protecting the environment by signing up for organics recycling. Put your trash to better use Organics recycling involves collecting food scraps, non-recyclable paper and compostable products in separate Blue Bags. You place the Blue Bags in your trash cart, and they are later separated from the trash and sent to a compost site. At the compost site, the organic materials are put to better use by turning them into compost, a nutrient-rich soil amendment that is used in landscaping, gardening and road construction projects. Start participating at no additional cost Organics recycling is already included with your trash and recycling service. You just need to sign up to get started. Sign up by contacting Randy’s at custserv@randyssanitation.com or 763-972-3335.