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September 20, 2022
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on September 20, 2022, at 6:30
p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin
Members absent: Reid
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Clerk/Assistant to the City
Administrator Caitlyn Walker, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Finance Director Erin
Barnhart, Public Safety Director Jason Nelson, Planning Director Dusty Finke
II. Tour of Wolsfeld Cabin
City Council members and staff toured the Wolsfeld Cabin that is located on City Hall property.
III. Medina Brush and Compost Site Update
Public Works Director Steve Scherer provided an update to the City Council on the increasing
costs to chip and dispose of the brush pile and compost. The price of brush grinding and removal
costs have increased from $15,068 in 2019 to $27,494 in 2022. He noted that the City splits the
cost with the City of Loretto. Scherer and Planning Director Dusty Finke also explained that
many local contractors utilize the brush pile daily. Scherer explained that with Ash Borer and
Dutch Elm Disease, he thinks disposing of brush debris is going to become a regional problem.
Scherer requested support from the Council to encourage residents on rural lots to obtain burn
permits to burn trees and brush to help reduce the amount of brush brought to the City’s site. The
Council was supportive of this idea and directed staff to consider ways to ensure the brush pile is
only being used by Medina and Loretto residents.
IV. Adjourn
Albers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. on September 20, 2022. DesLauriers
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk