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July 18, 2023
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF
JULY 18, 2023
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in work session on July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN.
I. Call to Order
Members present: Martin, Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers
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. 2024 Budget and CIP Discussion
Finance Director Erin Barnhart provided the City Council with an updated draft budget for 2024.
The budget discussion areas included utility rate increases, the capital improvement plan (CIP)
and updates to the general fund budget. Barnhart explained the proposed utility rate increases of
1% for water, 1% for sewer, and 3% for storm water. Barnhart explained that the water utility
fund reserves will go towards funding the proposed Medina Morningside watermain replacement
project. Barnhart and the City Council also discussed seeking additional grants and state and
federal funding options for utility projects. Council requested raising water rates 3% to cover
costs for water main breaks.
For the general fund, Barnhart provided an update on the Fire costs. The City has received
estimated costs from Long Lake Fire and is waiting on estimated costs from the West Suburban
Fire District. Barnhart also provided an update on the reserve fund. She commented that the
balance at the end of 2022 was $980,994 above the goal for the fund and that the additional
balance is assigned to items such as post-retirement benefits, termination liability, affordable
housing, and litigation. There are currently no recommended reserve transfers.
Public Safety Director Nelson provided an update on the Police Department’s CIP items. The
department is budgeting in 2024 for the purchase of squad cars, new less than lethal weapons,
and flock cameras which helps track stolen vehicles as part of a network with neighboring cities.
These items will be paid for though the capital equipment fund, drug task force forfeiture funds,
and one time state monies. Public Works Director Scherer provided an overview of the
upcoming road projects in 2024 that are on the CIP. He also explained the equipment that needs
to be purchased such as trail snow removal equipment, a pickup with plow, a single axel truck,
and modifying the water truck.
Overall, the City Council was in support of proposed 2024 Budget and the draft CIP. Barnhart
explained the CIP will be discussed again at a future meeting.
Medina City Council Work Session Minutes
July 18, 2023
III. Adjourn
Albers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on July 18, 2023. Cavanaugh
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk