HomeMy Public PortalAbout05.16.2023 Work Session MinutesMedina City Council Work Session Minutes
May 16, 2023
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES
OF MAY 16, 2023
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on May 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Reid
Members absent: Albers
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer,
Planning Director Dusty Finke, Public Safety Director Jason Nelson, City Clerk Caitlyn Walker,
and Finance Director Erin Barnhart
II. Hackamore Road Improvement Project Update
Planning Director Finke provided an update on the Hackamore Road Improvement Project.
Finke shared the low bid was under the engineer’s cost estimate by approximately $900,000. He
explained Corcoran is finalizing agreements with developers prior to finalizing the Joint Powers
Agreement (JPA). Staff intends to present the JPA and the contract for the project at the June 6
City Council meeting. Finke also explained that Medina will be the lead agency on the project
and contract.
III. City Council Wage Increase
The City Council initially discussed the City Council wage increase at the April 4 work session
meeting according to City Administrator Johnson. At that meeting, the City Council requested
additional information. Johnson presented the updated information. The City Council agreed that
updating the salaries would help cover expenses the members incur and it could potentially
attract more people to run for office in the future. Moved by DesLauriers, seconded by Martin, to
direct staff to bring forward an amendment to Ordinance No. 412, Section 200.19 to change the
salaries of Mayor from $4,250 to $6,000 and Council Members from $3,000 to $4,000 at a future
City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Adjournment
DesLauriers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. on May 16, 2023. Martin
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk