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April 19, 2022
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF
APRIL 19, 2022
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on April 19, 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. Discuss ARPA Funds
Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided a presentation on possible uses for Medina’s
allocation of ARPA funds. Staff recommended allocating the funds to the road fund
because it would benefit all Medina residents. Council discussed and recommended
allocating $150,000 to a future fire facility and the remainder to the road fund. Staff was
directed to move forward in this direction.
III. Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance Discussion
Planning Intern Colette Baumgardner provided a presentation on electric vehicle charging
options. Staff discussed possible options for charging stations and regulatory methods.
Council reviewed the options and provided feedback on the possible methods. Staff will
incorporate the feedback and bring this item to a future Planning Commission meeting.
IV. Discuss BWSR Funds for Proposed Wolsfeld Woods Project
Planning Director Dusty Finke provided an update to the City Council regarding the grant
project. The DNR did not approve the Wolsfeld Woods project and wants the area to
remain natural with the current erosion issues. Staff has reviewed several possible
projects to utilize the grant funds but were not able to find a suitable project. Staff
recommended trying to find a project in the area that is shovel ready for the funds.
The City Council discussed options with staff.
The meeting was recessed at 7:00 p.m. until after the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 9:43 p.m. (Mayor Martin did not return to the
meeting).
Staff was directed to continue to look for projects in this subwatershed and to delay the
decision. Staff could ask for an extension from BWSR if a project is discovered in
Medina.
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V. Adjournment
Albers closed the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
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Todd Albers, Acting Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk