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Home My Public Portal About2019 Oct-Nov Newsletter2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Oct / Nov 2019 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 612-916-6448 John Anderson 612-618-5702 Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 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 Inside this issue: 2020 Census ...................................................... Pg. 1 Public Works Summer Project Recap ........... Pg. 2 Land Use Applications Under Review .......... Pg. 2 Fall Reminders .................................................. Pg. 2 Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive Study .... Pg. 3 Open to Business ............................................. Pg. 3 Thefts from Autos ........................................... Pg. 4 New Scam Targeting Xcel Customers .......... Pg. 4 Fire Department Open Houses ..................... Pg. 4 Hunting Permits Required .............................. Pg. 4 Medina Celebration Day Recap ..................... Pg. 5 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back 2020 Preliminary Budget Summary ............... Back City Council Email Notifications ................... Back City Meeting & Event Calendar October 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 November 5th Tues—School District(s) Election Day 6th Wed—City Council 7 pm 11th Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 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 28th Thurs—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 29th Fri—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 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. 2020 Preliminary Budget Summary The City Council approved a preliminary budget and property tax levy for 2020 at the September 3rd Council meeting. Immediately prior to the council meeting, Council held an Open House in order to consider comments from residents. The proposed 2020 tax levy is $4,392,771. The preliminary estimates show the City’s property tax rate would increase from 21.528% in pay 2019 to 22.479% in pay 2020. The overall preliminary levy increase also includes $98,000 towards a 30-year replacement plan for park equipment and $178,000 for capital equipment. The proposed budget includes a 3.3% increase to the General Fund property tax levy for 2020. The General Fund Budget is proposed at $4,736,401. The $164,063 proposed increase will be utilized for the general operations for the public works and police facility, city hall, parks, roads, fire services, increased insurance costs, and a 2.5% cost of living increase for staff. The General Fund budget provides for all basic City services and has remained quite steady over the last decade. The final 2020 budget approval is scheduled for the December 3, 2019 City Council meeting at 7 pm. 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 612-916-6448 John Anderson 612-618-5702 Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 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 Oct / Nov 2019 The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, America gets just one chance each decade to count its population. The results of the census determine the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives and are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Federal agencies use the results to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds each year. Every household will have the option to respond to the census by responding online, by mail, or by phone. Households will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker. Watch for mailed census information in March 2020. A final reminder postcard will be sent out in April before census workers follow up in person. Address Canvassing in Progress: Fall 2019 Census workers have already started address canvassing this fall to validate, correct, add, and/or delete address records. Address canvassing involves field representatives traversing every road and visiting select addresses to confirm habitable locations. Census employees will have an official identification card with the employee’s name, picture, and an expiration date. Why the Census is Important Representation - Census data determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as districts for state government. Funding - Census data guides federal spending allocation of approximately $589 billion to local communities every year. Planning - Census data helps plan roads, schools, hospitals, senior centers, and emergency services to best serve changing populations. Business - Census data assists businesses in locating factories & stores, recruiting employees, and conducting market research. Inside this issue: 2020 Census ...................................................... Pg. 1 Public Works Summer Project Recap ........... Pg. 2 Land Use Applications Under Review .......... Pg. 2 Fall Reminders .................................................. Pg. 2 Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive Study .... Pg. 3 Open to Business ............................................. Pg. 3 Thefts from Autos ........................................... Pg. 4 New Scam Targeting Xcel Customers .......... Pg. 4 Fire Department Open Houses ..................... Pg. 4 Hunting Permits Required .............................. Pg. 4 Medina Celebration Day Recap ..................... Pg. 5 City Meeting Calendar ..................................... Back 2020 Preliminary Budget Summary ............... Back City Council Email Notifications ................... Back City Meeting & Event Calendar October 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 November 5th Tues—School District(s) Election Day 6th Wed—City Council 7 pm 11th Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 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 28th Thurs—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 29th Fri—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 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. 2020 Preliminary Budget Summary The City Council approved a preliminary budget and property tax levy for 2020 at the September 3rd Council meeting. Immediately prior to the council meeting, Council held an Open House in order to consider comments from residents. The proposed 2020 tax levy is $4,392,771. The preliminary estimates show the City’s property tax rate would increase from 21.528% in pay 2019 to 22.479% in pay 2020. The overall preliminary levy increase also includes $98,000 towards a 30-year replacement plan for park equipment and $178,000 for capital equipment. The proposed budget includes a 3.3% increase to the General Fund property tax levy for 2020. The General Fund Budget is proposed at $4,736,401. The $164,063 proposed increase will be utilized for the general operations for the public works and police facility, city hall, parks, roads, fire services, increased insurance costs, and a 2.5% cost of living increase for staff. The General Fund budget provides for all basic City services and has remained quite steady over the last decade. The final 2020 budget approval is scheduled for the December 3, 2019 City Council meeting at 7 pm. 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 612-916-6448 John Anderson 612-618-5702 Dino DesLauriers 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 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 Oct / Nov 2019 The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, America gets just one chance each decade to count its population. The results of the census determine the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives and are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Federal agencies use the results to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds each year. Every household will have the option to respond to the census by responding online, by mail, or by phone. Households will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker. Watch for mailed census information in March 2020. A final reminder postcard will be sent out in April before census workers follow up in person. Address Canvassing in Progress: Fall 2019 Census workers have already started address canvassing this fall to validate, correct, add, and/or delete address records. Address canvassing involves field representatives traversing every road and visiting select addresses to confirm habitable locations. Census employees will have an official identification card with the employee’s name, picture, and an expiration date. Why the Census is Important Representation - Census data determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as districts for state government. Funding - Census data guides federal spending allocation of approximately $589 billion to local communities every year. Planning - Census data helps plan roads, schools, hospitals, senior centers, and emergency services to best serve changing populations. Business - Census data assists businesses in locating factories & stores, recruiting employees, and conducting market research. Planning & Public Works Page 2 Oct / Nov 2019 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 PIDs 03-118-23-13-0002, 03-118-23-42-0001, and 03-118-23-41-0001 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 is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on October 8. 3672 Pinto Drive Rezoning – east of Pinto Drive, south of Highway 55 PIDs 12-118-23-23-0013 and -0014 – Woodbury REI, LLC has requested a rezoning from Commercial-Highway to the Commercial-General zoning district. The applicant has indicated that they are interested in developing a self-storage facility on the site. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on October 8. Adam’s Pest Control (Jan-Har, LLP) – north of Hwy 55, west of Willow Dr. PIDs 04-118-23-21-0001 and 04-118-23-24-0001 - Jan-Har, LLP has requested a rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan review for development of a 35,000 s.f. 3-story office building, restaurant, and 13,000 s.f. warehouse/ shop with an additional lot for future development. The Planning Commis- sion is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on November 12. 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 south of Medina Rd. and west of Tamarack Dr. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on November 12. Public Works 2019 Summer Project Recap This year’s rainfall has been very impactful on contractors and Public Works staff. The City’s two major road projects, Brockton Lane and Hickory Dr, experienced some delays. Brockton Lane has been delayed several times from excessive rain and poor soil conditions, but the project will continue as soils dry out and is still planned to be finished in 2019. Hickory Dr. is still on schedule and should be finished in October. Medina Road was cracked sealed and seal coated, and trees were removed in preparation to expand the bike lane in the coming years. Striping should be completed by October. The Hunter Lions Park’s tennis and basketball court were resurfaced in July and included the addition of youth tennis lines. Public Works has also been working on replacing wood fiber in several of the playgrounds and installing mats under the swings. Hydrant flushing and maintenance took place in September since other Public Works projects were delayed due to the amount of rain this year. Fall Reminders Fall Cleanup - Complete your fall projects before winter, so spring rains will not cause erosion. The city’s compost/brush site is located behind City Hall and is free for residents. Leaves, grass clippings, and brush are accepted. Starting October 1st through the fall season the site will be open 7 AM to dusk. Drop site reminders - If you notice someone illegally dumping other materials at the site, please notify the Medina Police Department. We also would like to re- mind residents that this site is for resident use, and although contractors that are completing small jobs for residents can bring materials to the site, please use discretion in what is a reasonable amount, as the quantity affects the budget. The City has to budget/pay for the mainte- nance of the yard waste by wood chipping the branches and removal of the compost. Parking - City ordinance prohibits parking on public streets from November 1st - March 31st 1:00 – 6:00 AM. If possible, Public Works would appreciate having no vehicles parked on City streets when snowfall occurs during the daytime to assist in plowing. Oct / Nov 2019 Page 5 Medina Celebration Day Recap A special thank you to all the contributors, business exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees who took part in Medina Celebration Day on September 21st. This year’s event was bigger than ever with THE BIG EPIC SHOW, a patriot parachute jump, a vintage aircraft flyover, and many more family fun activities. The night ended with a grand finale fireworks display. Gold Sponsors Ditter Cooling, Heating & Electrical - DMJ Asphalt - Dojo Karate of Medina - Flagship Technologies KD & Company Recycling - Scherer Pumpkin Patch - The Wealshire Adam's Pest Control Adam's Healthy Home Heating & Air Andy’s Hometowne Pizza Art 2 Heart Boy Scout Troop 3570 Brookley Wofford Toppel, Ms. Royalty International The Dobo’s Cafe & Bakeshop Edward Jones Investments Fortin Chiropractic Clinic Fortin Consulting Friends of Wolsfeld Woods Gregor Farm & Greenhouse North Star Search & Rescue Okalee of Medina Peg’s Countryside Café Peg’s Countryside Catering Shelly Boyum-Breen, Author of Shelly Bean the Sports Queen Target - Medina The Pilates Advantage True Care Auto Repair We Can Ride Winston & Co. Boutique Wayzata Youth Hockey Association Wayzata High School Y.E.S. Club Platinum Sponsors Silver Sponsors Hamel American Legion Hamel Fire Department John Day Company Kalla Lily Salon and Spa Kumon of Medina Lake Independence Citizens Assoc. Lenny Leuer Honey LocalTies Loretto Fire Department Lt. Col. Jim Rohrer, USAF Ret. Medina Golf & Country Club Medina-Hamel School of Music Molly O’Brien-Hasek Hunting Permits Required for Medina 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 pri- or 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 . For further questions, call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Public Safety Page 4 Oct / Nov 2019 Thefts from Autos This summer the Medina Police Department has responded to numerous reports of thefts from autos. These thieves travel the suburbs at night going from neighborhood to neighborhood check- ing for unlocked vehicles. If they find that the vehicle is unlocked, they enter the vehicle and take anything of value. There have been instances where the suspects have found unlocked garage service doors and/or open garage doors and have entered and stolen items out of the garages. Please make sure that you are locking your vehicles and doors at night. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911 to report it. In today’s world we want to remind everyone, “If you See Something, Say Something”; it is not just something for the airport. If you have any questions, please contact the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. New Scam Targeting Xcel Customers A new scam is going around. A caller identifying themselves as a representative from Xcel Energy is saying that you are behind on your utility bill and you need to make payment immediately or they will shut off your electric service. The caller asks you to send money or set up a payment plan. THIS IS A SCAM! The callers are very convincing. Do not make any type of payment. Call Xcel at 1-800-895-4999 to report this scam and confirm you are current with your utility bill. The reports that we have taken have been related to Xcel, but the scammers will likely use other companies in the future. If someone is calling and demanding payment immediately, and you are not aware that you owe money, do not make a payment until you confirm with that company the charges are real. If you have any questions on calls that do not seem to be right, you can always call the Medina Police Department. We will help you determine if it is a scam or not. Medina Police can be reached at 763-473-9209. Fire Department Open Houses Three of the four fire departments that serve Medina residents will be hosting open houses in October, where residents are invited to come meet your fire- fighters, participate in family fun activities, enjoy some food, and learn about fire prevention tips. Hamel Fire will not be hosting an open house this year. Long Lake Fire Department – Monday, October 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Station #1, 340 North Willow Drive, Long Lake, MN Maple Plain Fire Department – Saturday, October 5th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1645 Pioneer Avenue, Maple Plain, MN Loretto Fire Department – Saturday, October 12th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 259 Medina Street, Loretto, MN Find out which fire department serves your house on the City of Medina’s website at: https://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/volunteer-fire/ Oct / Nov 2019 Page 3 Planning & Public Works Open House: Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive Corridor Study Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 5:00-6:45 p.m. The City recently began a visioning study of the Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive corridors. The study will address future construction of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive and future improvements to Arrowhead Drive north of Highway 55. The need for roadway and trail improvements in this corridor were identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The open house will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 2052 County Road 24. There will be opportunities to influence the design of the ultimate street improvements by identifying current issues in the corridor and providing feedback on potential alternatives being considered. No timeline has been set for construction and will be based on development in the area or changes in traffic volumes in the future. The study is intended to allow future improvements to be incorporated into adjacent projects and allow the City to be prepared to respond efficiently when construction becomes necessary. For more information, visit https://medinamn.us/chippewa-arrowhead/ or contact Planning Director Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846. Hunting Permits Required for Medina 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 pri- or 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 . For further questions, call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Public Safety Page 4 Oct / Nov 2019 Thefts from Autos This summer the Medina Police Department has responded to numerous reports of thefts from autos. These thieves travel the suburbs at night going from neighborhood to neighborhood check- ing for unlocked vehicles. If they find that the vehicle is unlocked, they enter the vehicle and take anything of value. There have been instances where the suspects have found unlocked garage service doors and/or open garage doors and have entered and stolen items out of the garages. Please make sure that you are locking your vehicles and doors at night. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911 to report it. In today’s world we want to remind everyone, “If you See Something, Say Something”; it is not just something for the airport. If you have any questions, please contact the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. New Scam Targeting Xcel Customers A new scam is going around. A caller identifying themselves as a representative from Xcel Energy is saying that you are behind on your utility bill and you need to make payment immediately or they will shut off your electric service. The caller asks you to send money or set up a payment plan. THIS IS A SCAM! The callers are very convincing. Do not make any type of payment. Call Xcel at 1-800-895-4999 to report this scam and confirm you are current with your utility bill. The reports that we have taken have been related to Xcel, but the scammers will likely use other companies in the future. If someone is calling and demanding payment immediately, and you are not aware that you owe money, do not make a payment until you confirm with that company the charges are real. If you have any questions on calls that do not seem to be right, you can always call the Medina Police Department. We will help you determine if it is a scam or not. Medina Police can be reached at 763-473-9209. Fire Department Open Houses Three of the four fire departments that serve Medina residents will be hosting open houses in October, where residents are invited to come meet your fire- fighters, participate in family fun activities, enjoy some food, and learn about fire prevention tips. Hamel Fire will not be hosting an open house this year. Long Lake Fire Department – Monday, October 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Station #1, 340 North Willow Drive, Long Lake, MN Maple Plain Fire Department – Saturday, October 5th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1645 Pioneer Avenue, Maple Plain, MN Loretto Fire Department – Saturday, October 12th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 259 Medina Street, Loretto, MN Find out which fire department serves your house on the City of Medina’s website at: https://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/volunteer-fire/ Oct / Nov 2019 Page 3 Planning & Public Works Open House: Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive Corridor Study Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 5:00-6:45 p.m. The City recently began a visioning study of the Chippewa Road/Arrowhead Drive corridors. The study will address future construction of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive and future improvements to Arrowhead Drive north of Highway 55. The need for roadway and trail improvements in this corridor were identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The open house will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 2052 County Road 24. There will be opportunities to influence the design of the ultimate street improvements by identifying current issues in the corridor and providing feedback on potential alternatives being considered. No timeline has been set for construction and will be based on development in the area or changes in traffic volumes in the future. The study is intended to allow future improvements to be incorporated into adjacent projects and allow the City to be prepared to respond efficiently when construction becomes necessary. For more information, visit https://medinamn.us/chippewa-arrowhead/ or contact Planning Director Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846.