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March 15, 2022
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF
MARCH 15, 2021
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on March 15, 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, Reid, DesLauriers, Cavanaugh
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Finance Director Erin Barnhart,
Public Safety Director Jason Nelson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Planning
Director Dusty Finke
II. Manganese Presentation
Public Works Director Steve Scherer provided a presentation on Manganese levels in the
City water system. Staff provided information on the upcoming water treatment plant
expansion for the Hamel area of Medina. The filter media replacement and water
treatment plant expansion will address the high Manganese levels. Water treatment
plants for the Morningside and Independence Beach water systems is not economically
feasible (approximately $2.5 million each) to address high manganese levels. Staff was
directed by the City Council to put together letters to residents in both areas notifying
them that reverse osmosis or water softener systems in homes will address the high
manganese levels. Other resources for water testing will also be included with the letter
and educational information.
III. Water Treatment Plant Expansion Feasibility Report
Public Works Director Steve Scherer provided a presentation on the water treatment plant
expansion. Staff discussed replacement of the current media filters, installation of the
third filter to add capacity, and the possibility of future grant funding. Current debt on
the water treatment plant falls off in two years.
Staff was directed by the City Council to investigate options, monitor interest rates, and
do not drain individual accounts for projects.
The meeting was recessed at 6:59 p.m. until after the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 8:11 p.m.
IV. Water Meter/Reading Equipment Discussion
Public Works Director Steve Scherer explained the old system is being phased out and
will lose support soon. Staff is recommending moving forward with the expenditure.
Council directed staff to move forward with the expenditure.
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V. Water Equipment Funding Sources Discussion
Staff provided the Council with information on options for funding sources. Council
directed staff to continue to look at all options, keep an eye on interest rates, and
bring forward a reimbursement resolution for the projects.
Public Works Director Steve Scherer discussed the 60-year-old watermain in the
Medina Morningside neighborhood. Staff will try to keep the road intact and
investigate options like “pipe bursting” to keep construction at a minimum.
VI. Adjournment
Martin closed the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator