HomeMy Public PortalAbout05.17.2022 Work Session Meeting MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF
May 17, 2022
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at
the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Albers, DesLauriers
Members absent: Cavanaugh, Reid
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, Public
Safety Director Jason Nelson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Planning Director Dusty
Finke, City Clerk/Assistant to the City Administrator Caitlyn Walker, City Attorney Dave
Anderson, Heidi Rathmann and Sally Rabban of CommonBond Communities
II. CommonBond Communities TIF Request
Planning Director Dusty Finke provided a presentation on a proposed 50-unit affordable housing
development by CommonBond Communities at the NE corner of Highway 12 and County Road
29. CommonBond projects that a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district will be necessary to
finance the project and has requested a 25-year housing TIF district. Finance Director Erin
Barnhart consulted with the City’s Financial Consultants at Ehlers who shared that it is not
common for cities to pledge a Housing TIF District at the maximum length of 25-years. Barnhart
explained that a financial analysis by Ehlers needs to occur to determine an appropriate TIF
district length.
Heidi Rathmann from CommonBond Communities presented information about the organization
and their plan for this proposed development. Rathmann explained their plan to submit requests
for funding from state and federal agencies beginning in June 2022. Rathmann shared that the
pool for funding is extremely competitive. She shared that local support of a development makes
the application more competitive and asked for Council’s support of the project. Council and
staff discussed the need to consider the impact the development would have on public safety
coverage.
Council provided general support for the development and for providing some financial support
for the project. Council directed staff to explore the TIF district and possible fee waivers as
potential financial supports.
III. Hackamore Road Improvement Update
Dusty Finke provided the Council with an update on the planning for street improvements to
Hackamore Road along the border of Corcoran and Medina. Staff recommended proceeding with
the final road design with a goal of finalizing the design by early 2023. Staff also recommended
a 50/50 cost share with Corcoran. Council authorized staff to proceed with the final design,
supported the 50/50 cost share with Corcoran, and authorized staff to prepare a memorandum of
understanding.
VI. Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk