Medina public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Work Session
The council expressed support for the draft ordinance that would impose fees on individuals for excessive police service calls and non‑emergency lift assists, with the ordinance set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Council also supported the draft 2026 fee schedule, which includes those fees and a reduced rental rate for approved non‑profit use of the Hamel Community Building. The council approved procedural changes to formally approve work‑session agendas and to add a discussion‑item section to the agenda. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Supported draft ordinance imposing fees for excessive police service calls (effective Jan 1 2026) (no vote recorded)
- Supported draft 2026 fee schedule, including lift‑assist and nuisance‑call fees (no vote recorded)
- Supported amendment to Hamel Community Building rental fees to allow reduced rate for approved non‑profit organizations (no vote recorded)
- Approved formal approval process for work‑session agendas (no vote recorded)
- Approved addition of a discussion‑item section to work‑session agendas (no vote recorded)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
City Council
The council adopted and then readopted the Ordinance establishing the Meadows of Medina Stormsewer Improvement Tax District after holding a public hearing. The council also approved a merit‑based step increase for City Administrator Erin Barnhart, moving her to Grade 11, Step 4. All motions passed unanimously.
- Adopted Ordinance Establishing the Meadows of Medina Stormsewer Improvement Tax District (unanimous)
- Readopted the same Ordinance after public hearing (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution Authorizing Publication of the Ordinance by Title and Summary (unanimous)
- Readopted the Publication Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved merit‑based step increase for City Administrator Erin Barnhart to Grade 11, Step 4 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑88 accepting donation from Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 750 amending City Code 630 regarding cannabis and hemp businesses (unanimous)
- Approved Control Panel Procurement Resolution 2025‑90 for the Medina Road Area Regional Life Station Project (unanimous)
City Council Work Session
The council heard a presentation on potential new franchise fees for Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and Wright‑Hennepin Electric. Members asked staff to model revenue scenarios for $2 and $4 monthly fees, identify capital projects that could be funded, and list tax‑exempt properties. No formal action on adopting fees was taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Requested staff to model $2 and $4 monthly franchise fee revenues, identify capital projects, and list tax‑exempt properties (pending analysis)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously
City Council
The Medina City Council approved several routine items, including the consent agenda and a lot‑line rearrangement on Willow Drive. It also approved the final plat and development agreement for the Meadows of Medina subdivision, updating costs up to $81,920. The council denied the Dykhoff Trust and BlueOX Media Planned Unit Development request to replace two billboards with a digital billboard, citing non‑conformance with city code.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved lot‑line rearrangement for 2860 and 2840 Willow Drive (unanimous)
- Approved development agreement for Meadows of Medina with cost update up to $81,920 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑82 granting final plat approval for Meadows of Medina (unanimous)
- Denied Dykhoff Trust & BlueOX Media billboard PUD request (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills, a tennis court rental agreement with Agre Tennis, and the appointment of Matthew Mabin as Community Service Officer. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved paying bills (unanimous)
- Approved tennis court rental agreement with Agre Tennis (unanimous)
- Appointed Matthew Mabin as Community Service Officer (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council Work Session
The council requested another high‑level demonstration from both BS&A and Tyler Technologies before selecting an ERP system. It recommended that funding for the Lake Independence outlet‑channel cattail‑clearing project match the contribution from the City of Independence. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.
- Requested high‑level demonstrations from BS&A and Tyler Technologies (no vote recorded)
- Recommended matching city funding to the City of Independence’s contribution for the outlet‑channel project (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council reached a consensus to move forward with transferring the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization authority to Hennepin County. The council also unanimously approved amendments to the Purchasing Policy, adopted a new Public Purpose Expenditure Policy, and approved changes to the Employee Recognition Policy. Additionally, a resolution recognizing Public Safety Director Jason Nelson for 25 years of service was adopted.
- Transfer Local Board of Appeal and Equalization authority to Hennepin County (consensus)
- Approve amended Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
- Adopt Public Purpose Expenditure Policy (unanimous)
- Approve amended Employee Recognition Policy (unanimous)
- Adopt Resolution 2025-77 recognizing Jason Nelson (unanimous)
- Approve consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approve agenda amendment adding Love Local Storefront Grant discussion (unanimous)
- Approve September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 2, 2025 work session and regular council minutes, all by unanimous vote. It then approved the entire consent agenda, which accepted two commission resignations, a donation, a law‑enforcement labor agreement for 2026‑2027, an accountant appointment, and a preliminary development agreement for the Preserve of Medina. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 2, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2, 2025 regular council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items—including two commission resignations, a donation, a 2026‑2027 law‑enforcement labor agreement, appointment of an accountant, and a Preserve of Medina development agreement (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council Work Session
The council received a presentation on the preliminary 2026 budget, including a $7,510,332 property tax levy and staffing adjustments, but no vote or approval was taken on the budget or the draft Capital Improvement Plan. The only formal action was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously
City Council
The council adopted an ordinance establishing a PUD district for Meadows of Medina and approved related resolutions and a preliminary development agreement. Staff were authorized to begin final design and bidding for the Medina Road Area Regional Lift Station Project. The 2026 preliminary tax levy, general fund budget, and a debt service levy reduction were all approved. A public hearing on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was held with no comments.
- Adopted Ordinance Establishing a PUD District for Meadows of Medina (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-66 authorizing publication by title and summary (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-67 granting PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat approval (unanimous)
- Approved Preliminary Development Agreement and authorized execution (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to commence final design and bidding of the Medina Road Area Regional Lift Station Project (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-68 approving 2026 preliminary tax levy (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-69 approving 2026 preliminary general fund budget (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-70 approving 2026 debt service levy reduction (unanimous)
City Council Work Session
The council discussed the 2026 preliminary budget, noting a $325,450 reduction in the general fund levy that lowered the proposed tax rate from 23.465% to 22.568%. They reviewed fire‑service contract options, including a $53,846 increase from Long Lake Fire Department and a $17,000 offer from West Suburban Fire District, and expressed support for the budget and capital projects. Finance staff recommended a 3% increase to water, sewer and storm‑sewer rates. No formal approvals were made; the meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 6 minutes. It then approved the consent agenda, which included a preliminary plat approval for the Villas at Hunter Hill development, a park bench donation, and donations for the Cops ’N Bobbers 2025 event. A resolution recognizing Lisa DeMars for five years of service was also adopted unanimously, and the council moved to a closed‑session discussion on the police union contract before adjourning.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-63 granting preliminary plat approval for Villas at Hunter Hill (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-64 accepting park bench donation from Michael and Mary Swenson (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-65 accepting donations for Cops ’N Bobbers 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-71 recognizing Lisa DeMars for five years of service (unanimous)
- Adjourned to closed session for police union contract negotiations (unanimous)
City Council
The Medina City Council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including paying bills, setting the Truth in Taxation meeting date, appointing a new police officer, and authorizing several permits and agreements for the 2025 Celebration Day. It also adopted resolutions amending development agreements with Medina Apartments LLC and Loram Maintenance of Way Inc. No other substantive motions were taken.
- Approved paying bills (unanimous)
- Set Truth in Taxation meeting for Dec 2 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Malia Hermerding as police officer (unanimous)
- Approved off‑site gambling permit for Wayzata Youth Hockey District #284 for Medina Celebration Day 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved temporary liquor license for Loretto Volunteer Fire Department for Celebration Day 2025 and indemnification agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized Medina Recreations Inc. to dispense liquor at Hamel Legion Park for Celebration Day 2025 and indemnification agreement (unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to Development Agreement with Medina Apartments LLC (unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to Development Agreement with Loram Maintenance of Way Inc. (unanimous)