September 10, 2024 – Planning Commission Meeting

February 11, 2023 by

The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month.

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Current Meeting Packet

1. Call to Order

2. Changes to Agenda

3. Update from City Council proceedings

4. Representative at next City Council meeting

5. Planning Department Report

6. Public Hearing – Steve and Jen Bartz – 4650 Maple St. – Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit and accessory structures. Amendment to existing Conditional Use Permit for commercial horse facility.

7. Public Hearing – Ordinance Amendment – Chapters 6 and 8 of the City Code related to Cannabis Businesses.

8. Public Hearing – Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 8 of the City Code related to maximum Building Height.

9. Approval July 9, 2024, Draft Planning Commission Minutes

10. Adjourn

 

All Current Land Use Applications Under Review

If you have questions about the meeting, contact dusty.finke@medinamn.gov or call 763-473-8846.

 

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Medina’s 2023 Annual Report

September 5, 2022 by

Medina’s 2023 Annual Report provides an overview of the City’s activities, accomplishments, and fiscal responsibility for 2023. The report outlines activity for each of the city departments including administration, planning, public works, police, and fire as well as statistics and charts demonstrating trend history.

We invite you to review Medina’s 2023 Annual Report to learn more about your community. This report also includes a snapshot of the important events and projects completed in 2023 and sections recognizing our contributors, service providers, elected officials, appointed representatives and staff.

View Medina’s Annual Reports from previous years at:  https://medinamn.us/citygov/history-vision/ 

 

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COVID-19 City Response Page

July 16, 2020 by

UPDATES

4/22/22: Mayor Kathleen Martin’s Statement and Determination Regarding Conducting Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means – effective April 30, 2022 to return to in-person meetings.

9/21/21:  Mayor Kathleen Martin’s Statement and Determination Regarding Conducting Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means – effective immediately to return to virtual meetings.

6/3/21:  Mayoral Statement and Determination Regarding Conducting Meetings In-person starting June 30 2021

6/15/20:  City Hall is open for in-person service at the service window located at the lower level planning entrance. To minimize the amount of people in the office at any given time, employees will continue to work a combination of hours from home and in the office. Please schedule an appointment with the appropriate employee/department to ensure you can receive proper service while visiting City Hall. Employee contact information can be found at: https://medinamn.us/contact-us/staff-directory/.

5/18/20:  Playgrounds are open- Play equipment is not sanitized, use precautionary measures to keep your family safe.

3/17/20: City Council and Commissions begin to hold telephonic/virtual meetings pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 – until further notice. Links to join upcoming meetings can be found at: https://medinamn.us/citygov/agenda-n-minutes/featured-page-3/.

3/16/20: Mayor declares local emergency.

Mayoral Declaration No 2020-01 finding local emergency exists at the City of Medina, Minnesota

Mayor Statement and Determination Regarding Conducting Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means

Resolution Extending Mayor Declared Local Emergency

(Excerpts from State Statutes in reference to emergency declarations and telephonic meetings)

 

Additional Resources and Information

 

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FEMA Updates Flood Hazard Maps

September 20, 2016 by

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently completed a multiyear project to re-examine flood risks throughout Hennepin County and develop electronic flood hazard maps, which will become effective on November 4, 2016.

Federal law mandates that any federally regulated or insured lender require any property with a structure within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) on these maps to carry flood insurance.

Most mortgage lenders will check their loans when the updated maps become effective on November 4, 2016. Lenders will likely send a letter to all properties in SFHA, and other properties that are even close to the SFHA, to notify them that they must purchase flood insurance within 45 days. If a policy is not purchased within this time period, the lender will “force place” a policy, which is normally much more expensive.

Flood insurance is available through your agent or one of the agents listed by searching the “Agent Finder” section of FEMA’s Flood Insurance website, FloodSmart.gov. If you have any kind of risk for flood damages, both in or out of the floodplain, the city encourages you to purchase flood insurance.

If you live near a lake, stream, or large wetland, you are encouraged to investigate whether your property may be “newly mapped” within the SFHA. View the floodplain map  to find your property on the map.

What to do if you believe you’ve been inadvertently included in the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA)?

There are often scenarios where the boundaries of the floodplain do not accurately reflect the true topographic characteristics of a site. In addition, it is likely that lenders will be fairly conservative when determining if a property may require flood insurance.

In much of the county, the boundaries of the floodplain have not been updated with better elevation information since they were originally mapped in the early 1980’s. This newest map update merely digitized these areas – making them easier for everyone to view. If you believe your structure and/or parcel is higher than the actual flood elevation, there is a procedure for appeals known as a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA). Traditionally, a LOMA involves hiring a surveyor to verify the lowest ground touching the structure, deck or stairs is above the 100-year flood elevation.

Under the right circumstances, the city may be able to assist with collecting data rather than hiring a surveyor. City staff may be able to use LiDAR-derived contour elevations from the Minnesota DNR to verify that a structure is above the 100-year flood elevation.

If you have any questions, please contact City Planner Dusty Finke at 763-473-8846 or dusty.finke@ci.medina.mn.us.

 

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City Council Meeting

December 10, 0202 by

The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month; everyone is welcome to join. City Hall is located at 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN 55340. 

Meeting Schedule of City Council

Special Meeting: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers

Meeting Packet

Council agendas and packets are typically available the Friday prior to the meeting.

City Council Records

City Council Public Records: Includes agendas, packets, minutes, newsletters, ordinances, and resolutions.
City Council Videos

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