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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 7:00 P.M.
Meeting to be held telephonically
pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021
1) Call to Order
2) Additions to Agenda
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
February 16, 2021 Work Session
February 17, 2021 Regular Meeting
February 23, 2021 Work Session
March 2, 2021 Work Session
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Diamond Lake Regional Trail – Process Update
7) Hamel Athletic Club – Program Update and Ball Field Lights Grant
8) Staff Report
a) General Items
9) Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: March 12, 2021
DATE OF MEETING: March 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Park Commission Meeting Report
2. Additions to Agenda
If any Park Commissioner wishes to add an item to the agenda after the agenda has
already been posted, the agenda item must be proposed at this point in the meeting. The
Park Commission must agree to add the item by motion.
No attachments for this item.
5. City Council Update
This is a reoccurring agenda item to have the City Council Liaison to the Park
Commission give an update at each meeting on what is happening at the Council level.
City Council member Joseph Cavanaugh has been appointed as the Liaison to the Park
Commission for 2021.
No attachments for this item.
6. Diamond Lake Regional Trail – Process Update
In consideration of residents’ concerns heard at our previous meetings for any regional
trail within the City, Three Rivers Park District staff has requested that the City Council
and Park Commission confirm the City’s desire to move forward with additional regional
trail planning efforts within the northern portion of the City and, if interested in
proceeding, to authorize the general conceptual routes for consideration before additional
engagement and evaluation occurs. If the City Council and Park Commission would
prefer to not move forward with any additional regional trail planning efforts at this time,
the Park District is comfortable identifying and evaluating alternative routes outside of
Medina. Some things to consider in deciding if the City should move forward with
regional trail planning efforts in the northern portion of the City:
• Hwy 55 Crossing – The City’s trail plan has identified the need for a safe crossing
over Highway 55. A safe grade-separated crossing is unlikely without the support
of a regional trail.
• Many of the trails on the northern route are shown as City trails and would likely
come into being with or without Three Rivers Park District. If some of these City
trail segments become a regional trail, Three Rivers Park District will take over
the future maintenance of the regional trail.
• Connecting the Hamel area to Baker Park is a goal, which could be met through
this regional trail.
• There has been more positive public support for a regional trail in the more
densely populated areas of the City.
See attached memo and maps.
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Recommended Action: Discuss next steps.
7. Hamel Athletic Club – Program Update and Ball Field Lights Grant
In November 2020, the Hamel Athletic Club applied for a grant to light the Paul Fortin
Field. The City was recently informed that we had been awarded the ball field lights grant
in the amount of $148,490, which is approximately half of the overall project cost. The
Hamel Athletic Club will be presenting a funding strategy proposal at the March Park
Commission meeting. Staff has included a park funding memo in the packet to provide a
quick summary of our two main funding sources and the current account balances in each
fund.
See attached presentation and park funding memo.
Recommended Action: Recommend to the City Council next steps for moving forward
with the ball field lights project.
8. Staff Report
a. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the March 17th Park Commission meeting will be Planning Director
Dusty Finke, Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve
Scherer.
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February 16, 2021
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL AND PARK COMMISSION CONCURRENT WORK 3
SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 2021 4
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The City Council and Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on 6
February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Martin presided. 7
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Martin read a statement explaining that this meeting is being held in a virtual format 9
because of the ongoing pandemic. She provided instructions for public participation. 10
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I. ROLL CALL 12
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Council Members present: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, and Reid. 14
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Council Members absent: None. 16
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Park Commission Members present: Bernhardt, Jacob, Lee, Morrison, Norman, and 18
Sharp. 19
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Park Commission Members absent: Hutchinson. 21
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Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Assistant City Administrator Jodi 23
Gallup, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, City Planning Director Dusty Finke, Public Works 24
Director Steve Scherer, and Chief of Police Jason Nelson. 25
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II. DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL 27
Martin commented that the Council will not express an opinion on a trail route but will 28
hear the presentation and welcome input on the trail route and other elements. She 29
recognized the need to balance the amenity of a trail with residential privacy and the 30
protection of natural resources, such as wetlands. 31
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Kelly Grissman, Three Rivers Park District, commented that the Medina staff and its 33
appointed and elected officials have been great to work with throughout this process. 34
She introduced the other members of the Three Rivers Park team available on the call 35
tonight. She appreciated the openness of the Council to extend the meeting in the event 36
additional time is needed to hear additional public comments and input. She stated that 37
tonight they will present the current recommended route and receive public input, noting 38
that an ultimate decision will come at a later date. She provided background information 39
on the Diamond Lake Regional Trail project and its planning timeline. She provided 40
photographic examples of what the trail and different trail segment amenities could look 41
like throughout Medina. She stated that Three Rivers Park District developed a robust 42
public engagement process and reviewed the different opportunities that have been 43
provided thus far. She noted that more engagement opportunities were provided for 44
Medina residents, compared to other surrounding areas, and noted that the participation 45
levels were also higher for Medina residents. She summarized the input that has been 46
received in support of different trail options. She stated that Medina residents have not 47
expressed the same level of support of other communities as there is great concern over 48
impacts to private property, privacy, and nature. She stated that realization for this 49
project is most likely 20 to 30 years out, but this planning process is necessary to allow 50
for future planning efforts to move forward as development and other opportunities come 51
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forward. She stated that they would most likely focus on trial segments in other 1
communities where development opportunities are arising. She reviewed the master 2
plan process, noting that they want to provide opportunity for all interested members to 3
hear details and provide input. She anticipated that they would ask for Park Commission 4
and City Council approvals for the alignment in late March and possibly into April in 5
order to hear the public input and make amendments if necessary. 6
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Stewart Crosby, SRF, displayed the multiple route alternatives that have been reviewed 8
throughout this process for the area within Medina. He stated that they have received 9
public input throughout this process and one additional route was added as an option for 10
the west side and was based on public input to connect the trail to City Hall on CR 24 11
and in order to align the corridor along the edges of parcels rather than cutting through 12
parcels. He provided a brief overview of the analysis that was done for each potential 13
trail segment along with comments that were received noting that the information is also 14
available in more detail on both the City and Three Rivers Park District websites. He 15
commented on the large number of wetlands throughout Medina that will be a challenge 16
for any route. He displayed the recommended trail route along with alternate route 17
options and identified elements that would be required in certain areas, such as grade 18
separated crossings. He stated that they have continued to receive the question as to 19
the benefit of the western route. He stated that all the different subsegment corridors 20
have been reviewed and there are opportunities and challenges for each. He stated that 21
one of the main goals is to create a linear park that is not along roadways. He noted that 22
as the trail heads north, development is not as extreme and therefore there are more 23
opportunities. He stated that the Medina trail will involve crossing busy roads and the 24
western route provides the opportunity to connect or get close to local parks through 25
local trail connections. He stated that they prefer an off-road trail that provides more of a 26
park experience and the recommended route would provide for that experience whereas 27
other routes would work much more within road right-of-way and the challenges that 28
would bring. 29
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Martin stated that she will now provide opportunities for members of the public to speak. 31
She noted that the Council has received and read the written comments received thus 32
far. 33
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Hellen Heely referenced the trail segment above Wilshire Wood. She believed that there 35
is currently a raspberry farm in that location. She stated that is a beautiful area but is 36
concerned that the older couple that owns that property could perhaps not join the 37
meeting to provide their input tonight. She asked if there has been contact with that 38
landowner. 39
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Stephen Shurson with Three Rivers Park District stated that he is unsure if there has 41
been direct contact. He noted that the couple has been alerted to the public meetings. 42
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Heely commented that the landowner is an older couple that have invested a lot of time 44
and resources into their property and asked how that landowner would be engaged in 45
terms of attempting to acquire land for the trail. 46
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Shurson replied that the routes are flexible, even though a line is shown on the map. He 48
explained that they work individually with property owners. 49
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Grissman commented that they would work with each property owner to manage their 1
concerns and input and locate the trail in a manner which would have the least impact 2
on their property. She stated that buffers, berms, fencing or additional vegetation could 3
be added to provide additional separation. She stated that some agricultural properties 4
welcome a trail as that would expose their business to additional customers. 5
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Martin stated that perhaps Ms. Heely would suggest that it would be helpful for Three 7
Rivers Park District to reach out directly to that property owner at this time in the 8
process. She noted that perhaps a home visit would be appropriate as the resident may 9
not be technologically advanced. 10
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Heely commented that she and her neighbors are concerned with routing the trail 12
through the Tamarack Drive area. She stated that if the western route is chosen, she 13
would be concerned that it would dump that responsibility to those property owners. 14
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Shurson commented that he would be more than happy to meet with Ms. Heely 16
individually and reach out to those property owners directly as well. 17
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Heely confirmed that she would provide the necessary contact information. 19
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Martin commented on the difficulty she had reviewing the maps and asked if perhaps the 21
larger scale maps could be posted to the website. 22
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Nick Schultz stated that he lives across from City Hall. He asked if Mohawk Drive would 24
be used for the trail segment or where that segment would be located. 25
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Shurson commented that is yet to be determined as they do not provide that level of 27
specificity at this point in the planning process. He stated that they would want to have a 28
safe interaction with City Hall and the crossing of CR 24. He commented that there 29
would be another engagement process when the design is ultimately discussed. 30
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Schultz stated that crossing of CR 24 is not safe, noting that he was hit on a bicycle in 32
the past. He stated that there was a period of time when a trail was constructed along 33
CR 19 and asked if there is a reason that trail is not being used as it connects to Baker 34
Park. 35
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Grissman commented that this would be an additional route with the Lake Independence 37
Regional Trail running along the west and the other regional trail option to the east along 38
CR 101. She stated that the intent is to provide access to all residents in Hennepin 39
County and this would be a middle route that would not be road based and would 40
instead provide a parklike atmosphere. She recognized that some sections along the 41
20-mile route would be adjacent to roads, but they will take as many opportunities as 42
possible to take the trail off the road system, as that is preferred by most regional trail 43
users. 44
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Schultz asked how residents will be notified of future meetings. 46
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Martin commented that she believes that residents can signup for the email list to 48
receive notifications. 49
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Gallup confirmed that would be an option and noted that all upcoming meetings are also 1
posted on the City website. 2
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Angela Erickson stated that the proposed route currently does not utilize Hunter Drive 4
but wants to be a voice for the residents on Hunter Drive. She stated that the residents 5
on Hunter Drive developed a petition opposing the trail in that location because of 6
concerns with crossing roadways, implications to large mature trees, and impacts to 7
property values. She stated that there are also properties within the Minnesota Land 8
Trust in that area. She noted that there is a strong coalition of property owners on 9
Hunter Drive that oppose any route that would use Hunter Drive. 10
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Jim Stetler, 1832 Medina Road, stated that he submitted written comments in opposition 12
of the western most route option and would like additional time to discuss this with his 13
neighbors. He stated that they are new to the area and just built a new home, 14
attempting to be careful in the positioning of their home to respect the rural character of 15
Medina and be respectful of their neighbors. He commented that they were drawn to 16
Medina because of the rural and peaceful setting. He stated that most of what they face 17
to the west is wetland and that provided security knowing that the area would be 18
protected from development. He stated that he would be concerned that the trail would 19
run the entire length of his property and his family would then be facing a 1,000-foot 20
boardwalk. He commented on the impacts to wildlife that could also occur from that trail 21
segment. He stated that as park like as the experience may be for users it is to the 22
detriment of homeowners in that area. 23
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Martin commented that some residents have stated that they did not feel they had 25
adequate time to review the proposed route, which is why this opportunity will be 26
extended for additional written and verbal comments to be received. She stated that this 27
meeting will be continued to Tuesday, February 23rd, for those that do not have time to 28
provide comments tonight and noted that written comments can be submitted within that 29
next week as well. 30
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Johnson stated that staff recommends that the February 23rd worksession begin at 6:00 32
p.m. 33
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Emily Byfuglien, 1862 Morgan Road, commented that they are strongly opposed to this. 35
She noted that when they purchased their 30-acre property it was with the intent that her 36
husband could use the land for hunting. She was concerned that once the trails are 37
built, her husband would no longer be able to use the land for hunting. She stated that 38
they previously lived on Lake Minnetonka, but it was too busy and therefore relocated 39
here to have more privacy. She stated the idea of trails with a high volume of pedestrian 40
traffic is not something they prefer. 41
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Martin was unsure if staff would be prepared to respond to the issue of hunting tonight 43
but stated that staff will look into that and try to provide a response. She stated that she 44
does have to close the public comment period at this time, but it will continue February 45
23rd at 6:00 p.m. She noted that residents can also submit written comments prior to 46
that meeting date. 47
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III. ADJOURN 1
Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting on behalf of the City 2
Council at 6:56 p.m. 3
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A roll call vote was performed: 5
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DesLauriers aye 7
Albers aye 8
Cavanaugh aye 9
Reid aye 10
Martin aye 11
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Motion passed unanimously. 13
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Moved by Lee, seconded by Sharp, to adjourn the meeting on behalf of the Park 15
Commission at 6:56 p.m. 16
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A roll call vote was performed: 18
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Norman aye 20
Morrison aye 21
Sharp aye 22
Bernhardt aye 23
Lee aye 24
Jacobs aye 25
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Motion passed unanimously. 27
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February 17, 2021
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on February 17, 2021 at 7:00
p.m., which was held virtually pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021. Park Commission Chair John
Jacob presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Mary Morrison, John Jacob, Angela Bernhardt, Nila
Norman, Steve Lee, Troy Hutchinson
Commissioners Absent: Terry Sharp
Also Present: City Council member Joseph Cavanaugh, Public Works
Director Steve Scherer, Assistant City Administrator Jodi
Gallup
2) Additions to the Agenda: None.
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
• January 20, 2021 Meeting
A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Lee to approve the minutes from January
20, 2021 as presented.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Mary Morrison - aye
Park Commissioner Angela Bernhardt – aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner Nila Norman – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
5) City Council Update
Cavanaugh provided an update on recent City Council actions.
6) Diamond Lake Regional Trail – Update on Process
Jacob noted that the Park Commission held a concurrent meeting with the City Council on
the previous evening to hear a presentation from Three Rivers Park District on the trail route
options and preferred route based on comments received during the public
engagement/comment period. He noted this meeting will be continued to February 23rd and
potentially March 2nd to allow sufficient time to hear additional public comments. He called
for a motion to schedule the additional meetings.
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A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Lee to call for additional special meetings of
the Park Commission to discuss the Diamond Lake Regional Trail on February 23, 2021 at 6
p.m. and on March 2, 2021 at 6 p.m.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Mary Morrison - aye
Park Commissioner Angela Bernhardt – aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner Nila Norman – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
The Park Commission briefly discussed their role in recommending a trail route to the City
Council for approval. It was noted that they plan on doing their due diligence in listening to
everyone’s concerns, visiting the potential routes, and considering all options prior to making
any recommendations.
7) 2021 Park Commission Goals
The Park Commission reviewed and finalized the 2021 goals list and provided the following
direction:
• The Grant Opportunities subcommittee will try to meet prior to the March 17th
meeting to provide an update on potential grants.
• Lee volunteered to serve on the Lakeshore Park subcommittee with Hutchinson.
A motion was made by Morrison and seconded by Hutchinson to adopt the 2021 Park
Commission goals.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Mary Morrison - aye
Park Commissioner Angela Bernhardt – aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner Nila Norman – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
8) Hunter Lions Park Final Master Plan
Scherer reviewed the Hunter Lions Park Master Plan cost sheet with the Park Commission,
detailing the line items for the tennis and pickleball courts that could be completed by the
Public Works crew to reduce the overall project costs.
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Scherer noted that the original projected total cost for the tennis court and pickleball courts
came to $347,685, which he was able to reduce by $142,236.00. These savings are captured
through public works employees completing the demolition of the old courts, earthwork,
installing sand and class 5, installing underdrainage, and planting the trees. Additional
savings were captured through a reduction in professional design costs and the contingency
line item.
The Park Commission members thanked Scherer and showed their appreciation for providing
substantial cost savings by completing sections of this project with city public works
employees rather than hiring out the work.
Gallup noted Medina’s Capital Improvement plan has budgeted approximately $100,000
each year for the next three years to begin updating Hunter Lions Park.
The Park Commission discussed the phasing plan for Hunter Lions Park noting that phase
one included reorienting the ballfield backstop to be able to begin phase two, which is the
construction of the tennis and pickleball courts. There was a consensus to reorient the
ballfield backstop if needed to be able to begin phase two, but to wait on the complete
ballfield installation in phase one until the Hamel Athletic Club can provide some cost
sharing. In the meantime, the field will be able to be used as a practice field.
A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Lee to recommend to the City Council the
adoption of the Hunter Lions Master Plan and recommend beginning the implementation of
phase two.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Mary Morrison - aye
Park Commissioner Angela Bernhardt – aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner Nila Norman – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
9) Staff Report
• Hamel Athletic Club – Gallup reported that this item has been moved to the
March Park Commission meeting.
• Park Asset Inventory – Lee provided a brief update on the Park Asset Inventory
and volunteered to provide a more detailed review at a future meeting.
• General Items – Scherer noted a few City Council members requested the Park
Commission look into adding hockey boards to Medina’s park amenities.
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10) Adjourn
A motion was made by Morrison, seconded by Norman, to adjourn the meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Mary Morrison - aye
Park Commissioner Angela Bernhardt – aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner Nila Norman – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup.
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February 23, 2021
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL AND PARK COMMISSION CONCURRENT WORK 3
SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2021 4
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The City Council and Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on 6
February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Martin presided. 7
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Martin read a statement explaining that this meeting is being held in a virtual format 9
because of the ongoing pandemic. She provided instructions for public participation. 10
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I. ROLL CALL 12
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Council Members present: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, and Reid. 14
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Council Members absent: None. 16
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Park Commission Members present: Bernhardt, Hutchinson, Jacob, Morrison, Sharp, 18
and Norman (arrived at 7:16 p.m.). 19
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Park Commission Members absent: Lee. 21
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Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Assistant City Administrator Jodi 23
Gallup, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, City Planning Director Dusty Finke, and Public 24
Works Director Steve Scherer 25
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II. DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL 27
Martin commented that this meeting is a continuation of the joint worksession of the Park 28
Commission and City Council the previous week with Three Rivers Park District to 29
discuss the Diamond Lake Regional Trail. She stated that the meeting tonight should 30
focus on public comments with a meeting to follow the next week devoted to deliberation 31
by the Council and Park Commission. 32
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Kelly Grissman, Three Rivers Park District, provided brief overview and background on 34
the Diamond Lake Regional Trail. She stated that they are looking to better define the 35
route for the trail in order to acquire property for the trail segments from willing sellers 36
and developers as it becomes available. She stated that this is envisioned as a 20-to-37
30-year process. She stated that a community has never regretted the recreational 38
amenity once the trail project is completed. She noted that circumstances change over 39
time and even the most reluctant property owner sometimes becomes a willing seller, 40
and this planning process allows the Park District to be prepared when those 41
opportunities arise. She provided a summary of some of the input that has been 42
received from the public thus far both in support and opposition. She stated that the 43
difference in feedback seems to be between the different areas of Medina and whether 44
the property owner would be impacted. She recognized that there are challenges in 45
developing a regional trail corridor and confirmed that there is still work to do in order to 46
provide a route that would best meet the desires of the public. She welcomed additional 47
input from the public related to the proposed route. 48
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Stewart Crosby, SRF, stated that he is working with the Park District on the trail project 50
and provided a brief overview of the routes that have been reviewed and considered 51
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along with the preferred route through Medina. He noted that the trail would run a total 1
of 21 miles and travel through multiple communities. 2
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Martin emphasized that the Council will not take any action in regard to a trail route but 4
will instead listen to input on the route and possible changes that would make the route 5
more palatable to residents. She thanked all residents that have submitted written 6
comments. She recognized the balance between providing recreational opportunities 7
with protecting the rural character of Medina and the privacy of its residents. 8
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Neil Lapidus, 2200 Hollybush Road, commented that he is opposed to the regional trail 10
western route as it comes very close to his property. He stated that he has also had the 11
opportunity to reach five of the seven members of his neighborhood association and 12
those members are also strongly opposed to the western segment. He stated that the 13
property and privacy of the rural environment is important to the residents. He stated 14
that this would now suggest that be converted to a linear trail. He commented that it is 15
complicated to map out a linear trail and noted that unless there is abandoned property 16
there would be too much resistance without guarantee that it could be completed. He 17
commented that Baker Park has a complete trail system three miles from this location 18
and therefore he did not believe it to be a wise choice to select this location. He stated 19
that if the Park District and City are looking to enhance the park and trail system, they 20
should look to existing trails that could be further connected and enhanced. 21
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Abdhish Bhavsar, 2105 Chestnut Road, stated that the preferred route seems to run 23
along his eastern property line that is currently shared with another family. He 24
commented that he was unsure how a trail 16 feet in width would not disrupt the existing 25
pastures. He did not think it would be fair to change horse trails into bike trails. He 26
stated that this alignment would dramatically change the rural character of very quiet 27
dead-end streets by significantly increasing traffic. He stated that this would also bring 28
trail users across the property of many families and impact those around the trail. He 29
asked that everyone consider that impact, even if it does not directly impact their 30
property. He noted that most residents moved to Medina because of the rural character 31
and would like to protect that right for private property to remain rural and private. 32
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Martha Van de Ven, 1765 Medina Road, referenced the statement that this is a 30-year 34
vision noting that she has lived in Medina for 40 years. She stated that she feels that the 35
regional trail proposal south of Highway 55 should be no place other than along CR 19. 36
She stated that they do not need north/south bike routes through Medina every three 37
miles as that is a violation of the greenspace that Medina residents moved to Medina to 38
enjoy. She believed that the regional trail should be connected to the bike trail along CR 39
19 and could connect to the trail in Baker Park. She did not believe additional trails are 40
needed that close in proximity. She stated that she also submitted written comments via 41
email prior to the meeting. 42
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Tim Healy, 1500 Tamarack, echoed the comments of the previous speaker in that 44
another route is not needed in Medina. He asked why additional funds would be spent 45
when there are trails and roads available to walk and bike. He did not think another trail 46
is needed and noted that he was concerned that if there is opposition to the west an 47
alternate route could impact other property owners. He commented that he was not 48
made aware of this meeting until eight days ago and asked if online comments would 49
still be accepted. 50
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Martin stated that there has been some confusion with the notices that were mailed but 1
believed that the notices have been comprehensive in the number of residents reached. 2
She commented that additional comments could be submitted in writing if something is 3
overlooked tonight. She noted that the Park Commission and City Council will be 4
holding an additional meeting to further discuss the matter but still would not be taking 5
formal action tonight. 6
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Healy asked if the residents would be notified if the proposed route is changed. 8
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Grissman replied that if there are additional changes or opportunities to better or more 10
thoroughly engage residents, the Park District would work hard to provide those 11
opportunities. 12
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Martin commented that Medina staff also works hard to update the City website with that 14
information. 15
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David Huart, representing Jack and Joanne Wahlfors, 1525 Deerhill Road, commented 17
that they were made aware of the project two days ago and listened to the February 16th 18
meeting online. He stated that the Wahlfors are in their upper 80s and are not 19
technologically savvy and therefore were not aware of the project. He stated that the 20
proposed route appears to enter their property in the northeast corner and take a 21
circuitous route through their parcel. He noted that the route would go through the berry 22
and pumpkin fields on the property. He stated that if the intention is to provide 23
connection, that could be done along Deerhill Road rather than dissecting this property. 24
He stated that the Wahlfors family has owned this property since the late 1800’s and 25
have many generations of labor invested in the property. He thanked Hellen Healy who 26
spoke at the last meeting expressing concern on part of the Wahlfors. He asked that 27
thought be given to the investment that the Wahlfors have made to their property and 28
whether the rights of the private property owners and natural resources are greater than 29
recreation. 30
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Sara Welch, 1752 County Road 24, stated that in July she noticed a sign in Wayzata 32
that said help plan the next regional trail and were surprised to see a proposed 33
alignment that snaked through their private property. She stated that she and her 34
husband have no interest in another trail in the area. She agreed that the trail could be 35
routed to CR 19. She stated that her property was purchased for private use and not 36
public use, noting that the trail goes through 12 acres of their private land. She stated 37
that the vast majority of Medina residents are not interested in additional trails that go 38
through greenspace and hoped that the Mayor and Council support the desires of the 39
residents to protect Medina’s greenspace. 40
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Robin Johnson stated that she is in a unique circumstance as she owns property on 42
Tamarack that is split between Orono and Medina. She stated that she currently 43
operates a nonprofit farm sanctuary, and the preferred route would go through both her 44
Medina and Orono properties. She stated that she is upset and anxious over this issue 45
and cannot believe that a route that goes through private property is being discussed. 46
She stated that she will not sell her property. She noted that she attended the Orono 47
Council meeting the previous night and that Council stated that they would not run the 48
trail through private property and said it will not consider that type of route. She stated 49
that like everyone before her, she is opposed. She asked when the meeting would be 50
held where the Council would say that this trail will not work. 51
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Martin stated that the Council and Park Commission will have a meeting the following 2
Tuesday, March 2nd to discuss the project and input received. She stated that a decision 3
may not be made but the members would be providing their views. 4
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Robin Johnson asked why the Orono Council stated right away that their job is to 6
represent their residents and asked why Medina does not feel the same way. 7
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Martin commented that the Council may feel in a similar manner, but they believe in 9
permitting residents the ability to provide their input. She commented that Orono tends 10
to follow a top-down communication style while Medina follows an open communication 11
style which is why they are providing the opportunity to listen to everyone. 12
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Quinn Montgomery, 1815 Morgan Road, commented that the Park District talked about 14
this being a 30-year vision but noted that this would impact property values immediately. 15
He stated that many people have said that if they would have known about this trail, they 16
would not have purchased the property, and therefore if this alignment is out there it will 17
be difficult to sell properties impacted. He noted that one of the routes runs through their 18
property and it would be devastating and has stressed out his family. He stated that this 19
puts neighbor against neighbor, as moving the alignment simply shifts that burden to 20
other members of the community. He asked where the need for the trail comes from as 21
the previous presentation stated that most comments were in opposition of the trail. He 22
stated that it does not sound like there is much of a need for this solution. 23
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Martin commented that there is a strong regional government in the metro area which 25
includes planning for communities to grow in a coordinated fashion. She noted that the 26
Metropolitan Council plans not only trails but other elements such as transit systems and 27
density requirements. She stated that Medina has been brought in because the Three 28
Rivers Park District would like to plan and collaborate with the cities it would like to place 29
routes, which is how this came to be. She stated that the Council is listening tonight and 30
not deciding anything. She thanked everyone for the comments they have provided 31
tonight as well as through email prior to tonight’s meeting. 32
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T. Cody Turnquist, 2000 Chestnut Road, thanked the Park Commission and Council for 34
listening to the public input. He stated that his family has lived on the property for over 35
40 years, noting that he and his wife recently purchased the property from his parents 36
and hope to continue to raise their family on the property. He echoed the comments of 37
the previous speakers. He noted that the way they run their farm on their property would 38
be in jeopardy with this trail, as the trail would run adjacent to their horse fences and 39
across their hay fields. He stated that when people come to his property, he has to 40
educate them as to how to interact with livestock and he would not have the opportunity 41
to educate members of the public that would use a trail running through his property. He 42
commented that the aerial imagery is rather deceptive, noting that the trail segment on 43
his property is less than 2.5 miles from 2,500 acres of property owned by the Park 44
District. He encouraged the Park District to look at how the trail could be directed 45
through its own property. 46
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Kirsten Chapman, 1575 and 1535 N Willow Drive, thanked the Council for opening up 48
this meeting to receive public input. She stated that she recently sold a property on 49
Iroquois that would have a segment run along the property. She sympathized with the 50
different areas within the City because the northern area is controlled development and 51
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the southern area is large rural lots. She was unsure that there would be a good way to 1
reconcile that difference. She stated that her biggest concern is the protection of 2
Wolsfeld Woods. She stated that as development increases, the rules of that natural 3
area are often violated. She commented that Wolsfeld Woods is one of the largest 4
scientific wooded areas in this region. She believed that Three Rivers Park could use 5
existing Medina trails to connect to other communities. She stated that she would not be 6
opposed to segments that would run along the roads, as the roads in the southern 7
portion of Medina are rural and would still provide that nature like feel. She suggested 8
that if this has to move forward, it should follow existing roads. She asked that this trail 9
stay away from Wolsfeld Woods, as an adjacent trail segment would encourage 10
pedestrians and cyclists to go into the woods. 11
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Tim Sedabres, 3169 Cypress Circle S, thanked the Council and Commission for the time 13
they have put into listening and reading all of the comments. He stated that he hears the 14
concerns from those that do not want to disturb their personal property. He referenced 15
the population density on the east and north and stated that those residents like to walk, 16
and bike and it can be difficult to do on the shoulder of a road. He stated that residents 17
will benefit and use the trails. He stated that there is currently not a connection to the 18
Baker Park trails from the east. He stated that he would support either route and 19
believes that trail access would provide a benefit to the community. 20
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Martin commented that persons in the more newly developed areas with younger 22
families have a greater desire for this type of trail. She stated that perhaps the trail could 23
run north of Highway 55 and stop around Highway 55. She recognized that people live 24
in different settings of the City and have different desires. 25
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Minna Brooks, 4506 Oak Drive in Edina, stated that she is not a Medina resident and is 27
present in representation of the Brooks family that donated the land into conservancy for 28
Wolsfeld Woods. She stated that her family opposes this route because of the impact it 29
could have on the woods. She stated that she is sympathetic to the comments everyone 30
has made related to their emotions and property values. She commented that ultimately 31
conservation and natural preservation benefits everyone. She stated that she does not 32
understand why people are having to argue to save the Earth. She stated that Wolsfeld 33
Woods was donated with the purpose of protecting the land from development and is 34
designated as a scientific and natural area. She stated that her family is opposed to the 35
alignment that would run adjacent to the woods. 36
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Bridget Anderson, 1512 Deerhill Road, stated that they moved here one year ago and 38
feel fortunate to have found this special place in the woods. She referenced the western 39
alignment and noted that they are opposed to that route. She stated that they are not 40
opposed to making bike trails and connections for people to visit the great area they 41
have found. She stated that regional trails bring a large number of users, noting that 42
projections are often three times lower than the actual number of users. She stated that 43
regional trails also bring cars and traffic that park on residential roads in order to access 44
trails. She commented that Three Rivers Park District builds great trails but that should 45
be done in the public right-of-way. She stated that if a trail must go through, it should 46
follow public right-of-way. She suggested the Council form a task force with 47
stakeholders, including impacted property owners, to continue to guide this process. 48
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Rich Wallin, 2022 Medina Road, stated that they love Medina and sought this area for a 50
specific reason, the majesty and privacy of this area. He noted that this trail would run 51
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adjacent to their seven acres of property. He stated that while they appreciate the 1
benefit trails provide to a community, they are opposed to this. He stated that increased 2
trail traffic would impact dogs, horses, and the rural character that residents moved to 3
this area to enjoy. He stated that they would support an alternate route but would not 4
support a route in places it was not meant to exist. He stated that some neighborhoods 5
would welcome a trail amenity while others oppose it and prefer their privacy. He 6
recognized that this is a challenging endeavor to find a route that pleases everyone but 7
commented that the south portion of Medina is home to many residents who moved 8
there to have privacy. He stated that this is a tough time, and the timing could not be 9
worse to impose additional anxiety. He asked the Council to shelve this and think of a 10
better time when the community could come together to find a reasonable solution. 11
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Brian Luedtke, 2650 Bantle Farm Road, stated that he also represents his neighbors. 13
He stated that Three Rivers has not been clear in displaying this alternate route. He 14
commented that his neighbors would abut the trail segment and are concerned with the 15
disturbance to the wetland and wildlife. He stated that he moved to Medina to have a 16
large piece of property and does not want a bike path in his backyard or his neighbor’s 17
yard. He suggested that Three Rivers spend the time and money enhancing trails within 18
their own property. He stated that he has spoken with ten of the largest property owners 19
that are not willing to sell their property and are also willing to place a clause in the sale 20
of their property that trail easements not be provided. 21
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Michael Fine, 550 Navajo Road, commented that he is incredibly encouraged by the 23
thoughtfulness and well-articulated arguments from the public. He stated that he is 24
proud to be a Medina resident. He applauded a previous comment where someone 25
stated that they are not just opposed to this alignment but the alternate alignments that 26
would run along private property. He agreed that this trail could run along CR 19. He 27
strongly urged there being further review of the 40 percent of comments in support made 28
online, noting that they may not be Medina residents. He understood that someone in 29
the Enclave would support this amenity as something nice to have but noted that the 30
other residents moved to Medina because they wanted large open spaces and do not 31
want this trail along their properties. He stated that there is something available to the 32
west and people can walk along roads, such as Medina Road, without fear of wellbeing 33
from vehicles. He believed a thoughtful route could be developed along public roads but 34
did not believe the western area was the right route. He stated that perhaps the 35
comments in support are coming from the higher density residential areas. He noted 36
that the rural Medina residents have already put up with the higher density residential 37
areas that have come forward. He stated that if there is an urgency to connect to other 38
communities in the north, that could be done along CR 19. 39
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Angela Erickson stated that she represents many of the Hunter Drive residents which 41
would be impacted by the eastern route. She stated that they felt some relief after the 42
last call. She stated that they have joined together to keep the bike route out of Hunter 43
Drive but have realized that they should also join together with the other residents to 44
state that the trail is simply not wanted in the community. She stated that the Hunter 45
Drive residents do not want this in their neighborhood but also do not wish this on other 46
residents along other proposed routes. 47
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Tim Schock representing his parents who live at 2075 Cottonwood Trail, commented 49
that he is disappointed to see what has been taking place through this process. He 50
stated that the recommended route was not even part of the original proposal prior to 51
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February 16th. He stated that all the comments received prior to that time and the public 1
engagement had been focused on the original corridor, therefore tonight is the first 2
opportunity to comment on the recommended route itself. He noted that he has listened 3
to the October 28th and February 16th meetings. He stated that the goal has been stated 4
as a linear trail that goes through nature, noting that the first two routes were along 5
public roads and therefore that does not make sense. He stated that it seems those 6
routes were put out there in order to create a backlash on road-based routes in order to 7
bring this route forward. He noted that this route would go directly through the horse 8
pastures of his parents’ property. He noted that the path would not just take 16 feet but 9
would take the entire use of the land. He stated that his parents’ property is a world-10
renowned equine farm. He stated that the question seems to be how this could be done 11
rather than whether it should be done. He did not believe there has been proper 12
consideration of the risks to the private land. He stated that most of the people on the 13
call have been overwhelmingly opposed to this and hoped that the Council would take 14
that into consideration. 15
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Neil Bhavsar, 2501 Chestnut Road, stated that he has grown up in Medina and as a 17
resident he is worried about the trail bringing in people that would otherwise not be in the 18
backyards of Medina residents. He stated that many Medina residents own livestock 19
and horses and having a large amount of traffic would disrupt those animals. He stated 20
that the safety of the animals should be a part of this discussion. 21
22
Rachelle Rossini stated that Three Rivers Park District has stated that this is decades 23
away so it does not need to be worried about but noted that it will impact property values 24
now. She stated that the Park District also stated that they do not work with unwilling 25
sellers but that does not mean that your neighbor may not sell. She stated that she does 26
not want this anywhere in Medina. She stated that it was commented that the western 27
route would only go through 14 properties, but the denser Enclave is more likely the area 28
that would support this. She commended the Orono Council for making a statement the 29
previous night that it would need a good reason to disrupt private property and this 30
would be a hard no. She stated that Medina has the right to say it does not want this. 31
She stated that she has not seen any property owner that would be impacted support 32
this project. 33
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Jennifer Dobbs echoed the comments made thus far. She stated that she also 35
represents the other members of her family that own 72 contiguous acres along Morgan 36
Road. She stated that they are opposed to the recommended trail route due to the 37
invasion of their privacy, the disruption to wetlands and natural areas, and the threat to 38
privacy. She stated that there are trails in Baker Park and along CR 19 that could 39
instead be further developed. She stated that they have horses on their property, and 40
they are not used to interacting with strangers. She noted that it would be a safety 41
concern not only to the horses but the users of the trails. She referenced the planned 42
local trail identified with the green dotted line and asked what that would entail and how 43
it is related to the western route as those would be further disruptive to private property. 44
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Finke stated that the City’s trail plan has a turf trail in the designated location northwest 46
of Morgan Road and was based on historic horse trails in the area. 47
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Martin stated that this has been a wonderful dialogue and it has been great to hear 49
people express their concerns respectfully. She thanked everyone for their input noting 50
that the Council welcomes input from residents before making decisions. She stated 51
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that the March 2nd worksession will be reserved for deliberations by the Park 1
Commission and City Council in light of the community input. She stated that additional 2
input could be provided in writing prior to that time but public input will not be gathered 3
during that meeting. 4
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III. ADJOURN 6
Moved by Albers, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting on behalf of the City 7
Council at 7:53 p.m. 8
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A roll call vote was performed: 10
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DesLauriers aye 12
Albers aye 13
Cavanaugh aye 14
Reid aye 15
Martin aye 16
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Motion passed unanimously. 18
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Moved by Jacob, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn the meeting on behalf of the Park 20
Commission at 7:54 p.m. 21
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A roll call vote was performed: 23
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Norman aye 25
Morrison aye 26
Sharp aye 27
Bernhardt aye 28
Lee absent 29
Jacob aye 30
Hutchinson aye 31
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Motion passed unanimously. 33
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DRAFT 1
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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL AND PARK COMMISSION CONCURRENT WORK 3
SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2021 4
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The City Council and Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on 6
March 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Martin presided. 7
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Martin read a statement explaining that this meeting is being held in a virtual format 9
because of the ongoing pandemic and reviewed an overview for the intent of tonight’s 10
meeting. 11
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I. ROLL CALL 13
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Council Members present: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, and Reid. 15
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Council Members absent: None. 17
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Park Commission Members present: Bernhardt, Jacob, Lee, Morrison, Norman, and 19
Sharp. 20
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Park Commission Members absent: Hutchinson. 22
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Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Assistant City Administrator Jodi 24
Gallup, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, City Planning Director Dusty Finke, Public Works 25
Director Steve Scherer, and Chief of Police Jason Nelson. 26
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II. DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL 28
Martin commented that the City has received a great deal of public input on the potential 29
Three Rivers Park trail route through Medina for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail. She 30
noted that the Park District identified a preferred route and additional input was received 31
via input and the two previous meetings. She stated that she, Cavanaugh, and staff 32
have had continued discussions with Three Rivers Park District about a potential trail 33
route and the general concept of a trail. 34
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Cavanaugh thanked Martin for her leadership throughout this process. He commented 36
that throughout this process staff has been in communication with the Park District and 37
stated that it has become clear throughout the process that residents in the south see 38
this trail as a violation of their privacy and the reason they moved to Medina. He 39
commented that there is more population to the north that see trails as an amenity and 40
with that in mind, they attempted to develop alternative options. He stated that there is a 41
portion of the trail that would be easy to get done, a portion that has potential and a 42
portion that would be unlikely. He believed that focus should be given to the portion that 43
could be done along Hamel Road north to Baker Park which would allow residents to 44
utilize the Baker Park trail system. He stated that perhaps some connections could be 45
made south to Hamel but acknowledged that would be trickier. 46
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Martin advised that Cavanaugh is the liaison to the Park Commission and thus has taken 48
an active role in these discussions. She welcomed Three Rivers Park District to make a 49
brief presentation. 50
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Kelly Grissman, Three Rivers Park District, thanked the Mayor, Council and Park 1
Commission for their time and input throughout this process. She reviewed the goal of 2
the project and highlighted the evaluation considerations. She recognized the concern 3
for potential private impacts and the level of support the potential project would have or 4
not have. She reviewed the different options that have been developed to stay the 5
course to select a preferred route, explore an alternative route south of Hamel Road, or 6
utilize an alternative route and removing the study area south of Hamel Road. 7
8
Martin referenced option two noting that there has been concern with specifying a 9
regional trail study and appreciated that a particular trail is not shown in this area and it 10
would only be initiated by the City. She asked if having this undefined trail study area in 11
the City plans would permit the City to pursue opportunities to pursue dedication of trail 12
purposes through the use of park dedication funds as development opportunities may 13
arise. 14
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Finke commented that he believed that it is true that if the study area is identified it 16
would provide justification to look for opportunities that may make sense if development 17
comes forward in the future. He noted that there are trail corridors that have been 18
identified by the City for the future as well. 19
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Morrison commented that she is opposed to any plan that would take private property 21
and undercut the rural nature of Medina. She stated that Three Rivers Park has 22
mentioned only working with willing sellers but noted that some access points were 23
taken by imminent domain in the past by the Park District. She was not sure of the 24
benefits that would be created by designating a study area and was concerned that it 25
could create uncertainty with property values and for property owners. She stated that 26
Medina can pursue its own trail system outside of the Park District. She stated that she 27
would prefer option three, eliminating the area of interest. She stated that she would 28
support a safe crossing over Highway 55 for those residents in the northwest area. 29
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Martin asked the benefits that would be provided by designating a regional trail study 31
area. 32
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Grissman replied that designating a future regional trail study area would not have an 34
impact on property values as there are similar corridors throughout the county. She 35
explained that designating the study area would allow the City to be in a position to work 36
with the Park District at a future date, should the City request to do so, to construct trails 37
or grade separated corridors at that time. 38
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Martin asked if the City would have that option regardless of whether the study area is 40
designated. 41
42
Grissman confirmed that the City would always have the option to reach out to the Park 43
District related to park and/or trail opportunities. She stated that if the regional trail is 44
removed from the applicable plans there would simply be a more extensive process to 45
add that back in with backing from the Metropolitan Council. She confirmed that could 46
be done at any time, it would simply be an additional step. 47
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Martin commented that the City has its own trail corridor goals in its Comprehensive 49
Plan. 50
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Finke confirmed that the City does have future trails in its Comprehensive Plan. He 1
noted that if there was a subdivision or land use change within the search area it would 2
call that out from a different perspective and would make it more likely for the City to 3
review trail opportunities in the planning process. 4
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Sharp stated that it would behoove the City to look at option two as it would not commit 6
the City to anything but would provide an easier partnership if the opportunity presents 7
itself 20 years down the road. 8
9
Martin commented that she believes a partnership would be available whether or not the 10
area is designated on the map. 11
12
Bernhardt commented that residents stated that if their land is part of the regional trail 13
study area, they would be concerned that could impact future property values and asked 14
if that would have to be disclosed at the time of sale. 15
16
Martin commented that would be a legal opinion and dependent upon the disclosures 17
that are necessary. 18
19
Bernhardt stated that she would prefer option three, recognizing that it may add an 20
additional step if a regional trail is desired in the future. 21
22
Lee thanked the Council and staff noting that this process has been wonderful to receive 23
public input. He stated that if Hamel Road would be a new preferred path, he would 24
want the City seek comments on that before making it the preferred route. 25
26
Martin commented the question is whether the Park District should explore that potential 27
route which would begin a new process to solicit public input on that route. 28
29
Lee stated that he would be in support of exploring additional options. He stated that he 30
would favor removing the future regional trail study area as it creates an unnecessary 31
flag for residents that do not want that amenity. He stated that he would select option 32
three. 33
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Martin asked for input from Three Rivers Park District as to whether additional public 35
input would be solicited should the group select option two or three. 36
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Grissman commented that they would most likely focus on the Hamel Road corridor in 38
the next year or so as that has been identified in the Lake Sara Regional Trail system. 39
She stated that the Park District would focus on the area north that connects to Corcoran 40
in the immediate future, should that be the direction. 41
42
Jacob asked if there would be financial implications between options two and three and 43
what those would be. He asked why the crossing of Highway 55 would go away if the 44
City selects option three. 45
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Grissman clarified that option three would still work on everything north of Hamel Road, 47
therefore the Park District would still be the lead agency in determining where to cross 48
Highway 55 and gathering funding for that. She stated that option three would simply 49
remove the Park District from being a partner on trails south of Highway 55. 50
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Reid commented that she likes option two or three, using the roadways as trail 1
opportunities to connect more people. She referenced the County property noting that 2
could be kept in the plans as the property adjacent has come forward in the past for 3
development which could create an opportunity for an off-road section from Arrowhead 4
Road through the County and Delcroft properties to Hamel Road. She believed that 5
segment could be left on the map as there may be an opportunity in the near future. 6
She stated that the trail segment could be used in negotiations for that development 7
when it eventually comes back. 8
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Finke agreed that would be a fair idea. He noted that any large property that would be 10
subdividable would provide opportunity for an off-road trail and get closer to the Park 11
District’s vision. 12
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Cavanaugh commented that it may be a good time to display an alternative that he 14
worked with Finke to develop. 15
16
Reid asked where Diamond Lake is located. 17
18
Grissman commented that Diamond Lake is north between the borders of Rogers and 19
Dayton. 20
21
Cavanaugh commented that providing a safe crossing across Highway 55 would be 22
helpful for the residents in that area as it is difficult and dangerous to cross with children. 23
He displayed a proposed trail alignment that would run from the Corcoran connection, 24
through Weston Woods, cross Highway 55 with an overpass to the Hennepin County 25
site, and then connecting with Hamel Road. He noted that would provide a lot of access 26
north and south for all residents. He commented that this would be a huge benefit to 27
Medina and its residents as it would not be a cost to residents. He commented that 28
option two leaves possibilities to do more, noting that it would be nice to provide access 29
to Enclave residents. He stated that perhaps there are also opportunities to connect to 30
other existing trails or use Medina Road to connect to 101. He commented that he does 31
not necessarily support those but would like to leave it open to study. He stated that he 32
respects privacy rights and the reasons people moved to Medina, which is why he 33
believes additional study should be done. 34
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Albers asked if there would be another option to just say no to the trail all together. He 36
stated that Orono made the decision to not provide the connection for the regional trail, 37
but that option was not included tonight. He stated that of the three options presented 38
tonight, the only reason he would choose option two would be from a planning 39
perspective. He noted that if the MUSA line changed and properties became 40
developable, the regional trail would then be part of the planning process but if the study 41
area is not there it would not necessarily be part of the planning process. 42
43
Martin agreed that an option four, to say no to the trail could be added. 44
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Albers stated that from a planning perspective he would favor option three. 46
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Martin commented that would give the City the option to gather input from residents on 48
Hamel Road and property owners in the option for considerations areas north and south 49
of Highway 55. 50
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DesLauriers asked who would be responsible for trail maintenance once the trail is 1
constructed. 2
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Grissman commented that as a regional trail, Three Rivers Park District would hold the 4
responsibility for acquisition, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. She 5
stated that they do look for partners, but the Park District would be the lead agency for 6
that work and investment. 7
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DesLauriers commented that part of the vision of Medina is to preserve its rural 9
character and was unsure that these options live up to that vision. He stated that he 10
would favor opposing the trail all together as in option four. He stated that perhaps he 11
could support option three but noted that simply moves the problem to Hamel Road 12
which already has issues with vehicles and horses. He stated that the trail segment 13
could come from Corcoran, down 50, to 19, to Baker Park. 14
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Martin noted that would lack access to the neighborhoods to the north and the middle of 16
Medina. She stated that she would not want to miss opportunities that could perhaps be 17
palatable to residents. She recognized that the Park District stated that the initial focus 18
would be for the trail segment north of Highway 55 and south of Highway 55 to get to 19
Hamel Road, which the Hamel Road segment to be studied later. She stated that even 20
though there may be opposition from those along Hamel Road, perhaps that portion is 21
not built out, but they could still look at pursuing an opportunity to connect residents from 22
the north to Baker Park to use those trails. 23
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Johnson stated that staff was looking for direction from the Council and Park 25
Commission. He stated that if the two groups are not ready to do so, they could allow 26
additional time for the Park Commission to review the topic and bring forward a 27
recommendation to the Council. 28
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Martin commented that a fifth option could then be added which would provide more 30
time to think about this. 31
32
Norman commented that she would select option four but would like to leave open the 33
option to the north and therefore would select option three. 34
35
Morrison stated that she could support option three as that would leave the option to 36
cross Highway 55 but recognized that her vote may change to option four. 37
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Bernhardt stated that she also likes option three as it provides an option to cross 39
Highway 55. 40
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Jacob commented that he would support option three or option five as that would allow 42
additional time for review. 43
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Sharp commented that he would support option three or option five. 45
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Martin commented that there seems to be consensus of option three from the Park 47
Commission with the understanding that it is not a commitment to a trail but the option to 48
evaluate a trail and crossing of Highway 55. 49
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Reid commented that she would be comfortable with option two or three. She stated 1
that the regional trail study area is vague and should not impact properties but 2
acknowledged that it may not be needed. She stated that perhaps the topic should go 3
back to the Park Commission for further discussion, which would be option five. 4
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Cavanaugh stated that his first option would be for option two as he would be interested 6
to connect the population centers near Hamel. He stated that he could also support 7
option three. He stated that there is a window of opportunity with Weston Woods and 8
therefore that should be considered. 9
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Albers stated that he would select option five to continue the discussions. He believed 11
that option three would commit the City to Hamel Road and believed additional 12
discussions would be needed. He agreed that the residents along Hamel Road would 13
not want more than exists today along their properties. 14
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DesLauriers commented that he would select option five to further understand. He 16
stated that his second preference would be option four. He stated that he would stay 17
away from option three because if you put a map out that shows Hamel Road, residents 18
will notice that first. 19
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Martin commented that it appears the Council would support additional review by the 21
Park Commission and therefore agreed that this should go back to the Park Commission 22
for additional review and discussion. She stated that the Council will wait for that input 23
before further evaluating the options. 24
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Reid agreed that there would be opportunity within Weston Woods and believed the 26
Park Commission should review that alternative. 27
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III. ADJOURN 29
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Moved by Martin, seconded by Albers, to adjourn the meeting on behalf of the City 31
Council at 7:03 p.m. 32
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A roll call vote was performed: 34
DesLauriers aye 35
Albers aye 36
Cavanaugh aye 37
Reid aye 38
Martin aye 39
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Motion passed unanimously. 41
42
Moved by Jacob, seconded by Sharp, to adjourn the meeting on behalf of the Park 43
Commission at 7:04 p.m. 44
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A roll call vote was performed: 46
Norman aye 47
Morrison aye 48
Sharp aye 49
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Bernhardt aye 1
Lee aye 2
Jacob aye 3
Hutchinson absent 4
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Motion passed unanimously. 6
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Diamond Lake Regional Trail Page 1 of 2 March 16, 2021
Long Term Master Plan City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Martin, Members of the City Council, and Park Commission
FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director
DATE: March 11, 2021
MEETING: March 17, 2021 Park Commission Meeting
SUBJ: Diamond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan
Background
The City Council and Park Commission has reviewed the public engagement related to a long-
term master plan for Three Rivers Park District’s Diamond Lake Regional Trail (DLRT) at the
February 16, February 23, and March 2 work sessions.
The City received a significant number of comments raising concerns with alternatives through
the southern portion of the City. There was also feedback that a regional trail would be more
appropriate in the more densely populated area of Medina and a suggestion to connect the DLRT
to existing trails in Baker Park.
The feedback from Park Commissioners and City Council members was to conduct additional
engagement on potential route alternatives which could provide a regional trail from the northern
city boundary, providing an opportunity for a grade-separated crossing of Highway 55, to
approximately Hamel Road, and from there west to Baker Park.
Staff has discussed a potential schedule for additional public engagement, which is presented
below.
In consideration of residents’ concerns for any regional trail within the City, Park District staff
has requested that the City Council and Park Commission confirm the City’s desire to move
forward with additional regional trail planning efforts within the northern portion of the City and,
if interested in proceeding, to authorize the general conceptual routes for consideration before
additional engagement and evaluation occurs.
If the City Council and Park Commission would prefer to not move forward with any additional
regional trail planning efforts at this time, the Park District is comfortable identifying and
evaluating alternative routes outside of Medina.
Potential Public Engagement Schedule
The engagement would include access to an online activity throughout. Staff would advertise
the process in the April City newsletter, provide a direct mailing to owners within a distance of
350 feet (1000 feet in rural) from the alternatives, connect with neighborhood groups near the
alternative routes, and post information on the City’s website and social media sites.
City and District staff are finalizing dates for virtual meetings and open house events, but have
tentatively planned the following public engagement schedule.
Diamond Lake Regional Trail Page 2 of 2 March 16, 2021
Long Term Master Plan City Council Meeting
• March 16, 2021 – confirm Council interest to proceed with master plan engagement
• March 17, 2021 – Park Commission
• March 22- May 2 (6 weeks) – Public Engagement
o Online Engagement (interactive map, email, project information)
o 2-3 Virtual Meetings (focused on adjacent property owners but open to all)
o 1-2 Outdoor Open Houses
o 1-3 Pop-ups in Parks
• May 19, 2021 – Park Commission review
• June 1, 2021 – City Council review/approval
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends proceeding with evaluating the routes identified on the attached map and
proceeding with public engagement on the DLRT master plan as described.
Attachment
Maps showing potential alternative routes
Map with potential alternative routes overlayed on City Trail Plan
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Hamel Athletic Club
Park Commission Meeting
March 2021
Agenda
•Hamel Athletic Club (HAC) Update
•2020 Improvements
•2021 Enrollment Update
•Vision
•Fortin Lights Grant
2020 Improvements
•Park Commission approved:
•Conversion of Quad 1 to a Little League field (grass/mound)
•Creation of mini‐fields in the outfield between the old and new fences w/ag
lime
•City Council approved Quad 1 conversion, delayed mini‐fields
•Landscaping company completed majority of work in November 2020
•Minor touch‐ups in Spring 2021
2021 Enrollment
•540 kids enrolled
•Utilizing the space between Quad 1 and Quad 4 fields again for tee‐ball and
coach pitch
•Allows the larger grass field by the hill to remain usable for non‐baseball activities
•New scheduling strategies to alleviate parking
•Majors/Minors programs starting practices at the batting cages and will occasionally
use Fortin Field
•Force use of Fortin and Farmers Bank parking for these events
•Tee ‐ball and Coach Pitch will have 30 min. passing time between sessions
HAC Programming
•HAC averages 550 baseball participants a year and uses every City of
Medina field at both Legion Park and Hunter Lions
•HAC generates approximately 14,500 park visits over the spring/summer
between players and families
•Differentiate from other leagues based on our (mostly) M‐Th cabin
friendly schedule
•Have always fielded 4‐12 year olds, occasionally 13‐16 year olds
HAC Vision
•To maintain a community‐based youth baseball program for youth pre‐K
through high school
•Permanently expand to 4‐18 year olds (through high school)
•Increased use of Fortin field for 14‐18 year olds
•To provide a cabin‐friendly schedule with minimal weekend activities
•To foster a community by honoring play‐with requests, maintaining
coaching/teams year‐over‐year, and centralizing play at Hamel Legion Park
•To encourage new kids to enter the program at all ages, from 4‐18
•To develop all kids regardless of their skill
•To provide competitive opportunities for kids seeking additional baseball
•Consider options to expand beyond baseball to other activities
Fortin Field
•Field is currently underutilized ‐less than 1 scheduled event per week
•Games require 2.5 hours, without lights, Hamel Hawks have difficulty
hosting games
•Hamel Hawks games are typically on weekends to allow games during the day
•Visiting teams have difficulty arriving at the field at 4:30pm on a weeknight to
warm‐up so they can get a game in before dusk
•The addition of lights will allow the field to be used on weeknights
and allow for multiple practices/games per night vs. a single event
HAC Fortin Field Vision
•To develop a destination for baseball
players and fans
•To increase the traffic to Hamel –attract
additional businesses
•Host a 100 year celebration including a
2026 townball state tournament
•Step 1: Add Lights (Grant details to
follow)
•Step 2: Add Seating and Amenities
Hennepin County Grant Details
•Grant has been applied for several times by Medina/HAC, the most
recent being in 2012
•Successfully advocated with Hennepin County to receive grant in
2020
•Grant was awarded and must be used within 18 months*
*paperwork to the city from the county pending
Hennepin County Grant Details
Lighting Quote
Opportunity to reduce
the price by ~$30k
working with a former
Musco sales employee,
Craig Gallop
Project Funding
•HAC has partnered with the city over the past several decades, including donating over
$228,000 in the last 10 years.
•HAC has obtained over $293,490 in outside grant funds for City of Medina.
•2018: LED lights added to Legion Park Lighted field:
•HAC/Medina obtained grant funding to cover 1/3 the of the project ($50k).
•HAC covered remaining 33% ($50k) and Medina covered 33% ($50k).
•HAC proposes a similar arrangement for the 2020 Grant
•Grant: ~$148k
•HAC and City of Medina split the remainder of the project (each paying about 25% of the project
total = $75k each).
•HAC has arranged to finance its portion from Farmers State Bank of Hamel.
Thank You!
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE: March 12, 2021
RE: Park Funding
The City utilizes two main revenue sources to fund parks and trails: 1) Park Dedication Fund &
2) Municipal Park Fund, which are described below. These funds must maintain sufficient
balances to account for all future park and trail planning including new park amenities, land
acquisitions, and replacement costs for existing parks. The Capital Improvement Plan (attached)
helps the City budget out the next five years of spending for each of these funds. The Park
Commission’s Park Asset Inventory looks at the life of each asset in our parks to help us budget
out long term needs.
Park Dedication Fund
The Park Dedication Fund is to be used by the City Council as they see the need for new park
projects, outside of expenditures within the General Fund. Park Dedication funds are needed for
new park development, which is the intended use of Park Dedication funds, as mandated by state
statute. Park Dedication Fund projects are presented through the Capital Improvement Plan.
Revenues are generated from Park Dedication Fees charged on new developments.
According to the current Comprehensive Plan, when the entire city is built out, the City will have
received approximately $14.7 million dollars in Park Dedication funds, but all the planned
infrastructures would cost roughly $18.5 million dollars. This will happen over the next 20 to 30
years.
Current Park Dedication Fund Balance: $1,669,214.67
Municipal Park Fund
The Municipal Park Fund is to be used by the City Council as they see the need for park projects
and maintenance outside of expenditures within the General Fund and Park Dedication Fund.
Municipal Park Fund projects are primarily the replacement of existing park equipment and
structures that do not qualify for the Park Dedication Fund. Projects and replacements are
presented through the Capital Improvement Plan. Revenues are generated by taxes, grants and
donations from individuals, businesses and organizations.
In 2019, discussions and planning took place amongst staff, City Council, Park Commission and
community outreach to establish a 30-year replacement plan. A levy implementation was passed
for 2020 and onward to fund ongoing replacements. The current levy contribution into this fund is
$112,000 annually.
Current Municipal Park Fund Balance: $379,193.91
MEMORANDUM
2021 CIP: DEPARTMENT
Project Cost
City Proposed
Portion Project Cost
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City Proposed
Portion Potential Revenue Source
Roads
1
Tamarack North of Medina to Blackfoot
Overlay 54,000$ 43,200$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
2 Tamarack - Medina to 24 - Overlay 49,985$ 39,988$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
3 Tamarack City Limits to CSAH 24 Overlay 77,675$ 62,140$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
4 Tamarack Drive/Highway 55 Interesection
Road Fund / Assessments / Bonds
/ Developer
5 Clydesdale trail overlay 600/101 150,000$ 75,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
6 Oakview Road - Overlay 43,000$ 21,500$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
7 Deer Hill Road East - Overlay 27,000$ 23,500$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
8 Dusty Trail - Overlay 4,000$ 2,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
9 Tower Dr West Overlay/curb 45,000$ 22,500$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
10 Chestnut Road - Overlay 50,000$ 25,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
11 Town Line Rd South 100,000$ 100,000$ Assessment Escrow Fund
12 Foxberry Farms Overlay/10% curb 283,000$ 142,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
13 Hackamore Medina/ Portion 700,000$ 700,000$
To be negotiated
Medina/corcoran/County
14 Willow Drive North to 24 - reclaim 370,000$ 300,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
15 Shire Dr Overlay 32,000$ 16,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
16 Iroquois Drive Overlay 30,000$ 15,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
17 Maplewood Drive Overlay 29,328$ 14,664$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
18 Bobolink Road Overlay 90,000$ 45,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
19 Morningside Road Overlay 110,000$ 55,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
20 Elsinore Circle N of Morningside Rd Overlay 20,000$ 10,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
21 Arrowhead Interesection Upgrade 800,000$ 480,000$ Road/Bonds/Assessments
22 Roads Sub-total 877,000$ 518,500$ 1,313,000$ 1,121,500$ 557,000$ 295,200$ 129,328$ 114,664$ 188,660$ 142,628$
23
24 Public Works
25 Tandem 230,000$ 230,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
26 Water Truck / Tanker Replacement 20,000$ 20,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
27 Air Compressor Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
28 Ditch Mower Replacement/Loretto Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
29 Backhoe Replacement Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
30 Skid Steer Upgrade w/ Bucket/Harly Rake 12,000$ 12,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
31 Single Axle Truck 220,000$ 220,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
32 Public Works Sub-total 12,000$ 12,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 244,000$ 244,000$ 242,000$ 242,000$ -$ -$
33
34 Police
35 PD Squad Cars 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 126,000$ 126,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
36 Traffic Squad 35,000$ 35,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
37 PD Squad Camera / Body Cams 100,000$ 100,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
38 Portable Radios 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ DWI Forfeiture Fund/Cap Equip
39 Squad Radios DWI Forfeiture Fund/Cap Equip
40 Policy and Procdure (Lexipol) 10,000$ 10,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
41
Police Security Cameras / Building / Interview
Rooms 30,000$ 30,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
42 Records Management 70,000$ 70,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
43 Miscellaneous 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ 8,000$ DWI Forfeiture Fund/Cap Equip
44 Police Sub-total 189,000$ 189,000$ 157,000$ 157,000$ 145,000$ 145,000$ 134,000$ 134,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$
45
46 Fire
47 HAMEL
48 Ongoing PPE Replacement 10,000$ 10,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
49 Command Vehicle Replacement 4,320$ 4,320$ 4,320$ 4,320$ 4,320$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
50 Engine 11 Refurbishment 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
51 Pumper/Tanker 38,917$ 38,917$ 38,917$ 38,917$ 38,917$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
52 **Annual Contract - Exp 12/31/2022 75,000$ 75,000$ 77,000$ 77,000$ 77,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
53 Hamel Fire Sub-total 73,237$ 75,000$ 73,237$ 75,000$ 75,237$ 77,000$ 75,237$ 77,000$ 75,237$ 77,000$
54
55 Loretto & Long Lake
56 Fire (Loretto) - Exp 12/31/21 22,999$ 28,290$ 28,290$ 28,290$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
57 Fire (Long Lake) - Exp 12/31/2025 6,000$ 6,000$ 6,000$ 6,000$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
58 Fire Sub-total -$ 28,999$ -$ 34,290$ -$ 34,290$ -$ 34,290$ -$ -$
59
60 Emergency Management
61 Siren Maintenance 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
62 Civil Defense Sirens 30,000$ 30,000$ Revolving Cap. Impr. Fund
63 Civil Defense Sub-total 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$ 37,500$ 37,500$ 7,500$ 7,500$
64
65
66 Administration/Data Processing
67 Vehicle Equipment Bonds/Cap Equip Fund
68 Administration Sub-total -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
69
70 City Buildings
71 City Hall Repairs/Renovation 10,000$ 10,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ Revolving Cap. Impr. Fund
72 Community Building Repairs 15,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ Revolving Cap. Impr. Fund
73 PW/Police Repairs/Renovations 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ Revolving Cap. Impr. Fund
74 City Buildings - Parking Lot 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ Revolving Cap. Impr. Fund
75 City Building Sub-total 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$
76
77
78
79 Water (high growth expectation)
80 Water Treatment Plant Expansion 1,400,000$ 1,400,000$ Future - Water Capital
81 SCADA Software 22,000$ 22,000$ Water Utility Fund
82 Media Replacement Filtration 100,000$ 100,000$ Water Utility Fund
83
Chippewa Watermain Extension - Arrowhead
to Mohawk 400,000$ 400,000$ Water Capital Improvement
84 Chippewa West of Mohawk 435,000$ 435,000$ Water Capital Improvement
2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
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2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
85 Water Tower (and land acquisition)2,600,000$ 2,600,000$ Future Water Cap (2020-2023)
86 Water Sub-total 957,000$ 957,000$ -$ -$ 1,400,000$ 1,400,000$ -$ -$ 2,600,000$ 2,600,000$
87
88 Sewer
89 Willow Dr Lift Station 700,000$ 700,000$ Sewer Capital Fund
90 I / I Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ Sewer Capital Fund
91 Hunter/Hamel Rd Upsize 750,000$ 750,000$ Sewer Capital Fund
92 Sewer Sub-total 800,000$ 800,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ -$ -$ 750,000$ 750,000$ -$ -$
93
94 Storm Water
95 Wolsfeld Ravine 100,000$ 25,000$ 200,000$ 50,000$ Storm Water Fund/Grants/MCWD
96 Storm Water Sub-total 100,000$ 25,000$ 200,000$ 50,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
97
98 Municipal Park Replacements
99 Trails
100 Annual Trail Replacement 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ Municipal Park Fund
101 Hamel Legion Park
102 Holy Name Park
103 Hunter Lions Park
104 Full Park Reconstruction/Tennis Court 150,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ Municipal Park Fund/Grants/Donations
105 Lakeshore Park
106 Redesign/Large Playground Equipment 100,000$ 100,000$ Municipal Park Fund
107 Rainwater Nature Area
108 Maple Park
109 Walnut Park
110 Medina Morningside Park
111 Playground curb/rubber under swings Municipal Park Fund
112 Replace baseball backstop Municipal Park Fund
113 Parking Area 10,000$ 10,000$ Municipal Park Fund
114 Medina Lake Preserve
115 Park Clean-up 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Municipal Park Fund
116 Tomann Preserve - Park Development
117 The Park at Fields of Medina
118 285,000$ 235,000$ 125,000$ 125,000$ 155,000$ 155,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$
119
120 New Park Development
121 Trails
122
Arrowhead Tr Connection 55 -
Meander/Signal 60,000$ 60,000$ Park Dedication Fund
123 Arrowhead Trail Connection RR-Loram 80,000$ 80,000$ Park Dedication Fund
124 Hackamore Trail 230,000$ 115,000$ 263,000$ 131,000$ Park Ded/Cost Share w/ Corcoran
125 Medina Road Trail 200,000$ 200,000$ Park Dedication Fund
126 Medina Lake Preserve
127 Trail Head 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Park Dedication Fund
128 Park Land by Medina Golf & CC 250,000$ 250,000$ Park Dedication Fund
129 Sioux Dr./HWY 55 Ped Crossing Future Study
130
Land Acquisitions / New Trails (rolling-used as
development occurs)250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ Park Dedication Fund
131 Parks Sub-total 820,000$ 705,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 538,000$ 406,000$ 275,000$ 275,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$
132
133 TOTAL:4,175,737$ 3,607,999$ 2,284,737$ 1,979,290$ 3,176,737$ 2,818,990$ 1,753,065$ 1,774,454$ 3,536,397$ 3,492,128$
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