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Home My Public Portal About4 - Medina Message June-July 2022Inside this issue. 2021 Annual Report Pg. 1 Hamel Parade Pg. 1 Cops 'N Bobbers Pg. 1 Clean -Up Day Recap Pg. 2 Youth Park Commissioner Opening Pg. 2 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Pg. 2 Wellhead Protection Pg. 3 Land Use Applications Pg. 4 Wetland Buffers Pg. 4 Small Business Assistance Pg. 4 Bike Safety Pg. 5 Fireworks Information Pg. 5 Night to Unite Pg. 5 Keep Pets on Leash Pg. 5 Filing for Local Office Back Absentee Voting Back City Meeting & Event Calendar June 7th Tues—City Council 7 pm 14th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 15th Wed —Park Commission 7pm 21st Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 21st Tues—City Council 7 pm July 4th Mon —City Offices Closed (Holiday) 5th Tues—City Council 7 pm 12th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 19th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 19th Tues—City Council 7 pm 20th Wed —Park Commission 7 pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted —see city website for current info: www.medinamn.us Meeting agendas & packets on website when available. MEDINA 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Municipal Elections — Filing for Local Office The City of Medina's next municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Medina will have three positions on the ballot during the November General Election. The Mayor (2 -year term) and two City Council (4 -year terms) positions are at -large positions, representing all Medina residents. Persons interested in running for these offices may file at City Hall. The filing period begins on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 and closes on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. More information can be found on the City's website at https://medinamn.us/citygov/elections/. Questions can be directed to Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk at caitlyn.walker@medinmn.gov or 763-473-8850. Request an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail Minnesotans can request an absentee mail ballot for the Primary and General Elections by visiting https://mnvotes.org and selecting "other ways to vote" to request an absentee ballot. Hennepin County will be able to mail ballots starting 46 days be- fore the election. The ballot will come with instructions for how to vote and how to return the ballot. Voters can track the status of their mailed ballot at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx. Voters may also vote absentee in -person at City Hall, Monday through Friday from June 24th to August 8th. Questions can be directed to Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk at caitlyn.walker@medinmn.gov or 763-473-8850. G T Y O MEDINA CITY HALL 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-4643 f: 763-473-9359 e: city@medinamn.gov City Hall Office Hours Mon -Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340 p: 763-473-9209 f: 763-473-8858 e: police@medinamn.gov Police Department Office Hours Mon -Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kathleen Martin 612-344-1111 City Council Dino DesLauriers Todd Albers Joseph Cavanaugh Robin Reid 612-812-3290 763-360-5532 763-473-5123 763-670-7614 City Council Meetings First & third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Park Commission Meetings Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Newsletter Editor Caitlyn Walker City Clerk www.medinamn.us The Medina Message A bi-monthly publication from the City of Medina Medina's 2021 Annual Report Now Available Medina's 2021 Annual Report provides an overview of the City's activities, accomplishments, and fiscal responsibility for 2021. We invite you to review this report to learn more about your community. The 2021 Annual Report is available online at: medinamn.us/annual-report. Hamel Rodeo Parade July 10th The annual Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade will be held on Sunday, July 10th at 2pm. The Parade will take place in Uptown Hamel along Hamel Road. This event has traditionally been one of the final events of the Hamel Rodeo weekend. Guaranteed fun for the family, grab your lawn chair and find a spot on the route and enjoy the parade! 4AILS31 BOBBES TUESDAY JULY 19TH Medina Police will be hosting a Cops 'n Bobbers fishing program. It is geared towards kids fishing with Police Officers and local sponsors. Medina Police will be able to host 15 participants ages 7-15 for this event on Lake Minnetonka. Look for more information in the coming weeks on the City of Medina website and Medina Police Facebook page. June / July 2022 Public Works Public Safety Many Thanks to Everyone Who Participated in the 2022 Clean-up Day Event! Collection Totals Include: 28 tons of garbage 4 tons of document shredding 8.5 tons of steel 131.8 pounds of medications 42 bicycles 1,200 pounds of batteries 6466 recyclable items 58 tires 195 trees were sold 150 packets of milkweed seed distributed Medina Seeks Youth Members for Park Commission Boy Scout Troop 570 r ruited 30+ volunteers to clea 18.14 miles of ditches roughout the City of Medina. In 2017, the City of Medina amended the Park Commission Ordinance to allow for up to two youth Park Commissioners. Youth members must be under the age of 18 and reside in Medina for at least one year preceding appointment. Youth member terms will be for one year from the date of appointment, with the option to extend for one additional year. The commission currently has one appointment available. The Park Commission is a volunteer recommending body to the City Council. Youth members will be non -voting members but will still be able to provide valuable input on the City's trail development, existing parks, recreational facilities, recreation programs, natural resources, and environmental awareness. The Park Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Medina City Hall. Deadline for applications is Friday, July 1st (for first review). Interested youth applicants may download an application via the City's website at http:// medinamn.us/commission-vacancies/. Questions can be directed to Lisa DeMars at lisa.demars@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8852. Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report Medina's 2021 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report is based on the many water samples that are drawn from the water system by the Minnesota Department of Health. The City strives to provide good quality water, as well as excellent service, and we rely on the residents to notify us of any irregularities in the delivery of that water. The City of Medina has three separate water systems. Medina is also supplied with water by Orono for the Keller Estates Addition and Maple Plain supplies water to the far southwest corner of the City. The report can be viewed at: https:// medinamn. us /svcs /utilities -services / consumer - confidence -drinking -water -report/. OR contact Lisa DeMars at lisa.demars@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8852 to request a paper copy. Bike Safety —Share the Road —Follow the Rules Each year we receive numerous complaints of automobile drivers and bicyclists driving poorly on the roads in Medina. The Medina Police Department's objective is to keep our roads safe for all users. As for automobile drivers, please give bicyclists room to ride on the roadway and ensure that you are passing at a safe distance. The state law requires that motor vehicles stay three feet away from bicyclists when passing a bicycle on the roadway. As for the bicyclists, you are riding a vehicle which is required to follow the rules of the road. You need to ride to the far -right side of the roadway, no more than two bicyclists abreast on the roadway at a time. You need to obey all traffic signs including stop signs. For more information, you can check out Bicyde Alliance of Minnesota at www.bikemn.org. Our officers will be out looking for problems, making sure all the drivers are following the rules. Medina is a beautiful place with great roads and beautiful views. Please respect each other on the roads. Stay safe and enjoy the ride. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209. Fireworks With the 4th of July quickly approaching, the Medina Police Department would like to put out a reminder of which fireworks are legal and illegal in the state of Minnesota. While firework shows can be exciting to watch, lighting off illegal fireworks by homeowners in residential neighborhoods can be extremely dangerous. Examples of legal fireworks in Minnesota include: • Sparklers • Cones and tubes that emit sparks • Novelty items - snakes and party poppers • Noisemakers • Fountains Generally speaking, if the fireworks you are planning on setting off launches off the ground and goes airborne, or if it explodes in any way, then chances are it is illegal for private use in Minnesota. The possession of illegal fireworks in Minnesota can range from a misdemeanor offense (not more than 90 days in jail, fine of not more than $1000, or both), and up to a gross misdemeanor (imprisonment for not more than one year, payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both). Night to Unite - August 2nd Neighborhoods throughout Medina are invited to join the Medina Police Department, along with thousands of communities nationwide, to participate in the Night to Unite celebration on Tuesday, August 2nd. Medina Police officers, firefighters and City Council members will stop by and participate in neighborhood parties throughout the city! These neighborhood parties provide an opportunity to get to know our neighbors, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations. Schedule your party with the city by calling 763-473-9209. • • w atit NIGHT to UNITE! Neighbors Joining Together Keep Pets on Leash and Pick Up Waste If you are outside in public walking with your pets, please ensure they are on a leash. City Ordinance 515 requires that pets be contained or on a leash no longer than six feet in length. The ordinance also requires that pet owners clean up pet feces and dispose of the feces in a sanitary manner. Let's enjoy our city, parks, and trails by keeping it safe and clean. Page 2 June/July 2022 Page 5 June/July 2022 Public Works 11 Do the products you use in your home pose a hazard to your drinking water? Many products may find their way into your drinking water supply. Improperly used, stored, or disposed of household products containing hazardous chemicals have the potential to enter the area's groundwater aquifer by infiltrating from the land surface through the soils. The CITY is working with the County solid waste office and homeowners to implement preventive measu to help protect the drinking water and its residents. Simple Steps YOU can take to protect your drinking water: *Keep track of the products used in your home and keep a minimum on hand. *Store these products in a safe place according to manufacturers directions. *If you have unwanted products containing hazardous chemicals: DO NOT: throw them in the garbage or pour them down the drain! DO NOT: pour them down the storm water drain or pour them on the ground! *Always follow manufacturers instructions when using these products. *Follow all Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements and recommendations practices concerning the disposal of these products. For more information contact: Steve Scherer Director of Public Works 763-473-8842 steve.scherer@medinamn.gov Lisa DeMars Public Works Admin Asst 763-473-8852 lisa.demars@medinamn.gov Learn ways to protect your drinking water at: www.mrwa.com nt ut,t a t.rtt Scan with yourIII phone's QR code ................... reader Page 3 June / July 2022 Planning Land Use Applications Under Review The following land projects are currently under review by the City. For more information on one of the projects, or for an update on the review schedule, please visit: https://medinamn.us/citygov/departments/planning-zoning/ or contact the Planning Department at: (763) 473-4643, ext. 1. Loram/Scannell Industrial— East of Arrowhead Drive, south of Highway 55 — Loram and Scannell Properties have requested approval of a preliminary plat and site plan review for development of three buildings with approximately 396,000 s.f. of warehouse/industrial uses. Preliminary review is underway and a public hearing will be scheduled when complete, potentially at the June 14 or July 12 Planning Commission meeting. Blooming Meadows of Medina — East of Holy Name Drive, north of County Road 24 — Pillar Homes has requested review of a Concept Plan for a 5 -lot rural subdivision on 72 -acres (approximately 42 -net acres). The applicant proposes a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to create cluster lots and restore and create wetland areas within the site. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on June 14, 2022. CommonBond Communities TIFRequest—North of Highway 12, east of Baker Park Road — CommonBond Communities has requested that the City consider establishing a Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to support development of an approximate 50 -unit affordable apartment development. The item was discussed at the May 17 City Council work session and will potentially be discussed at the June 7 Economic Development Authority meeting. Buffers — Do Your Part to Protect Medina's Wetlands When mowing or planning your landscaping project, do your part to protect Medina's wetlands. Wetlands are an important feature throughout Medina and an integral part of the natural environment. Providing a buffer of native vegetation next to wetlands provides filtering of stormwater runoff to reduce pollution and provides important habitat for wildlife. Many properties, especially those constructed after 2005, will have protected buffer areas if adjacent to wetland areas. The buffers may be delineated by signage. Wetland Buffer W thM Aofna idp presero water qualtr nd pao4ed arfdtife habitat. Per City Ordmanre NO DISTURBANCE BEYOND THIS MARKER Including mowing, d®ping, grading, planting, fertilization, construction, or removal of vegetation. Buffer areas next to wetlands should not be mowed or landscaped but instead should be planted with taller, native vegetation and left undisturbed. Maintenance of weeds such at thistle within buffers is appropriate, but it is important to note buffers will appear different from maintained turf grass. Fertilizer, grass/leaf clippings, and other compostable materials should also not be spread in buffers or wetland areas. It is important to note that disturbance within wetland buffers is a violation of City ordinance. Mowing or replacing the native vegetation with turf grass is not permissible and may be subject to enforcement action. If you are curious about the appropriate location of buffers on your property or questions about maintenance, please contact Planning Director Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8846. Free One -on -One Technical Assistance for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Are you thinking about starting your own business or are you currently operating a small business and interested in FREE technical assistance? Medina has partnered with Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) to offer the "Open to Business" program. This program provides FREE one-on-one assistance from MCCD's expert staff, customized to meet the specific needs of each entrepreneur. This can include creating a business plan, suggestions on financial management and bookkeeping practices, assisting with marketing, and referrals for financing. MCCD also administers a small business loan fund which provides capital to expand local businesses. For more information or to schedule a session, please contact John Endris from MCCD at JEndrisna,mccdmn.org or (651) 216-6252. More information is available on the City's website: http: //medinamn.us /op ento bu sines s / Page 4 June/ July 2022