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Home My Public Portal AboutMedina Message Jun-Jul 2023 Inside this issue: Hamel Rodeo ..................................................... Pg. 1 Annual Report ................................................... Pg. 1 Cops N’ Bobbers .............................................. Pg. 1 Clean-Up Day Recap ........................................ Pg. 2 Drinking Water Report .................................... Pg. 2 Wellhead Protection ......................................... Pg. 2 Noxious Weed Control .................................... Pg. 2 Hunter Lions Park Update .............................. Pg. 2 Vehicle Laws ...................................................... Pg. 3 Fireworks ............................................................ Pg. 4 Nite to Unite ...................................................... Pg. 4 Bike Safety .......................................................... Pg. 4 Land Use Applications ..................................... Pg. 5 Elevate Hennepin ............................................ Pg. 5 Wetland Buffers ................................................ Back City Meeting & Event Calendar June 2023 6th Tues—City Council 7 pm 13th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 19th Mon—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 20th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 20th Tues—City Council 7 pm 21st Wed—Park Commission 7pm July 2023 4th Tues—City Offices Closed (Holiday) 5th Wed—City Council 7 pm 11th Tues—Planning Commission 7 pm 18th Tues—City Council Work Session 6 pm 18th Tues—City Council 7 pm 19th Wed—Park Commission 7pm All meetings at City Hall unless otherwise noted. See city website for current info: www.medinamn.us Meeting agendas & packets on website when available. 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. 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. 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 612-812-3290 Todd Albers 763-360-5532 Joseph Cavanaugh 763-473-5123 Robin Reid 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 June / July 2023 Hamel Rodeo Parade July 9th The annual Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade will be held on Sunday, July 9th 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! Medina’s 2022 Annual Report Now Available Medina’s 2022 Annual Report provides an overview of the City’s activities, accomplishments, and fiscal responsibility. We invite you to review this report to learn more about your community. The 2022 Annual Report is available online at: medinamn.us/annual-report. Public Works Page 2 June / July 2023 Many Thanks to Everyone Who Participated in the 2023 Clean-up Day Event! Collection Totals Include: 24.53 tons of garbage 3.24 tons of document shredding 8.5 tons of steel 400 pounds of batteries 44 bicycles 7437 electronics 76 appliances 92 bulbs 63 tires Additionally: 242 trees sold 120 milkweed seed packets distributed Boy Scout Troop 3570 and Girl Scout Troop 5570 recruited 30+ volunteers to clean 13.1 miles of ditches throughout the city Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report Medina’s 2022 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. What is a Wellhead Protection Area? A wellhead protection area is defined as the surface and subsurface area surrounding a water well or wellfield, supplying a public water system, through which contaminants are reasonably likely to move toward and reach such water well or wellfield. The Safe Drinking Water Act required states to develop and obtain EPA approval for wellhead protection programs (WHPP). Information on Medina’s Wellhead Protection Plan can be found at https:// medinamn.us/citygov/departments/public-works- dept/wellhead-protection. Noxious Weed Control Medina’s Weed Inspector would like to remind residents to do their part in controlling any noxious weeds that may show up in their yard. Noxious weeds need to be taken care of seven days before going to seed. Minnesota Policy states that residents be protected from the effects of noxious weeds on public health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, and other property. The following website: www.mda.state.mn.us/ weedcontrol contains a list of noxious weeds and procedures for controlling and eradicating the weeds. Hunter Lions Park Renovations Continue Renovations at Hunter Lions Park (located at 3195 Hunter Drive) are well underway. This is a phased project and work will be ongoing. A new tennis court and four pickleball courts have been constructed in the northeast corner of the park. The baseball diamond has been reoriented. Future phases of the renovation include playground expansion, the addition of a full basketball court, and a paved trail with event pods will lead park users to the back nature area. Visit the city website at https://medinamn.us/hunter-lions-park to view the master plan map. June / July 2023 Page 5 Planning Land Use Applications Under Review Reflections Dental – 872 Highway 55 – Nitya Investments has submitted a Site Plan Review to demolish existing structures and construct a new 7834 square foot multi-tenant retail building including a dental clinic. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to review at the June 13, 2023 meeting. Preserve of Medina – East of Holy Name Dr, northeast of Lakeview Rd. Tim Boser has submitted a Planned Unit Development (PUD) General Plan and Preliminary Plat for a five-lot subdivision on 73 acres. The applicant proposes to restore and create additional wetland areas in addition to creation of the lots. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing at the June 13, 2023 meeting. Rezoning – 2382 Highway 55 – Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, Inc. (Alexander Petrashov) has requested to rezone the subject site from Commercial-Highway (CH) to the Business (B) zoning district. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing at the June 13, 2023 meeting. School Lake Nature Preserve 3rd Addition – 2600 Parkview Rd – School Lake Nature Preserve LLC has requested to replat to separate 1.8 acres from the existing 6.4 acre lot. The 1.8 acres is proposed as a separate unbuildable outlot and contains the formal English gardens. The applicant proposes to amend the School Lake Nature Preserve Planned Unit Development to allow the garden outlot to be conveyed separate from the lot. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing at the June 13, 2023 meeting. 1225 Maplewood Concept Plan – 1225 Maplewood Dr – John and Lisa James have submitted a concept plan for a 3-lot subdivision south of Maplewood Dr and west of Keller Rd. A hearing will be scheduled when complete, potentially at the July 11 Planning Commission meeting. Elevate Hennepin Did you know local businesses here and across Hennepin County are eligible to receive free business advising and consulting services? To get started, visit ElevateHennepin.org or reach out to Economic.Development@hennepin.us to connect with a business navigator to help navigate this incredible resource. Elevate HennepinSM offers no-cost business advising from professional consultants. Businesses can get up to 25 hours of insight, technical assistance, or consulting from each advisor. The more than 20 advisors have expertise in all manner of business topics, including: • Accounting and bookkeeping • Finance • Legal • Marketing • Social media • Web development • Human Resources • Strategic planning • Loan and grant consulting Page 4 June / July 2023 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 Examples of illegal fireworks in Minnesota include the following: • Firecrackers • Bottle rockets • Missiles • Roman candles • Mortars and shells 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). Public Safety 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 Bicycle 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. Night to Unite - August 1st Medina neighborhoods 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 1, 2023. Medina Police officers, firefighters and City Council members will stop by and participate in neighborhood parties throughout the city! This is an opportunity to get to know your neighbors, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations, and generate support and participation in crime prevention efforts. “Night to Unite” get-togethers can be as extravagant as a cookout, or simple like an ice cream social. Please contact Community Service Officer Tanner Wiese at the Medina Police Department either by phone (763)-473-9209 or email tanner.wiese@medinamn.gov to arrange your party! June / July 2023 Page 3 Public Safety