2024 Presidential Nominating Primary Election

The 2024 Minnesota Presidential Nominating Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

In-person early voting will occur January 19th to March 4th at Medina City Hall located at 2052 County Road 24, Medina MN, 55340. City Hall will be open for voting Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday, March 2nd, 9 AM to 3 PM.

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Questions? Contact Caitlyn Walker at caitlyn.walker@medinamn.gov or 763-473-8850.

Hamel Community Building

HOW TO RENT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING

  1. Contact the facility manager at 763-458-1838 to confirm date availability. Applications received without confirming date availability with the facility manager will be cancelled and are subject to a $25 fine. View the event calendar here.
  2. Once you receive confirmation the date is available, fill out rental paperwork and complete payment. The options are:
    1. Complete paperwork and payment online here
    2. Complete paperwork and payment in-person at Medina City Hall
    3. Mail paperwork and payment to Medina City Hall

IMPORTANT: Reservations will not be confirmed until completed paperwork and payment is received.

 

ABOUT 

The Hamel Community Building is located at 3200 Mill Street, directly behind Farmers State Bank of Hamel off of Hamel Road. When coming off of Highway 55, turn South on Hamel Road or Sioux Drive into Uptown Hamel.

The Community Building is available at a reasonable cost. 2023 Pricing and Deposit Information.

The Community Building has capacity for 120 banquet guests or 150 theater (conference) seating.  It offers a food preparation kitchenette with an industrial fridge and freezer, large sinks, coffee maker, ample counter space and a kitchen service window.  A covered patio area overlooking the park allows for enjoying the lovely park with outside picnicking which includes access to a fire pit.

It is located in Hamel Legion Park, with close access to several recreational activities including six baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball court, soccer fields, large play structures, a volleyball court and easy access to trails. During the winter months, the Park also offers ice skating facilities, a sledding hill and warming house.

Lakeshore Park Renovations

Renovations began in late summer 2023 at Lakeshore Park (located at 2975 Lakeshore Ave).

The Park Commission began planning for renovations at Lakeshore Park in 2021.  The project involved multiple site visits to discuss existing park equipment and potential redesign options to optimize the functionality, safety, and recreational enjoyment of the park. 

On August 18, 2021, the Park Commission authorized creation of a concept plan for Lakeshore Park.  The Park Commission reviewed and recommended refinement of three designs to one concept plan in their October 20, 2021, meeting, and directed City Staff to conduct a survey petitioning resident opinion on desired improvements for the park.    

The City sought public feedback of the concept plan through the website using a program called survey monkey to allow resident feedback.  The public engagement period was advertised through the Medina Message mailed newsletter, email blasts, social media, and the City’s website.  Staff and the Park Commission thoroughly reviewed public feedback, concept designs, estimated project costs and decided to focus on a small watercraft storage rack, seating decks tucked into the hillside, and an overlook deck and pavilion on the north side of the boat launch.  

The project will be constructed in two phases.  Phase one will begin in late summer, 2023, and will consist of seating decks installed in the hillside on either side of the boat launch, and a small watercraft storage rack to be located near the garbage enclosure.  Phase two will consist of an overlook deck and pavilion on the north side of the boat launch; the start date has not yet been determined.  

At the July 5, 2023, meeting, the City Council motioned to adopt the Lakeshore Park concept drawing.

Lakeshore Park is a quiet oasis.  The lake is gorgeous. The playground equipment is quaint.  And soon we will offer comfortable decks for people to enjoy the views.  It is just one of the many wonderful parks that our City offers to its residents.  The upgrades will be a great amenity for the community.

Click to view Lakeshore Park Concept Drawing

Medina’s 2022 Annual Report

Medina’s 2022 Annual Report provides an overview of the City’s activities, accomplishments, and fiscal responsibility for 2020. 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 2022 Annual Report to learn more about your community. This report also includes a snapshot of the important events and projects completed in 2020, a preview of 2021 goals, 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/ 

 

Cops Don’t Call for Cash

Cops Don't Call for Cash LogoOn August 30, 2021, Sheriff Hutchinson announced a new program dedicated to fighting a common type of phone scam: individuals posing as law enforcement agencies and demanding payment for a missed court date, jury duty, or other legal matter. The new program is called “Cops Don’t Call for Cash” and is focused on educating the public on the fact that law enforcement agencies will never contact individuals via phone or email to ask for any kind of payment.

“For years, criminals have been posing as law enforcement and demanding payment for some non-existent legal issue,” said Sheriff David Hutchinson. “These scams are often quite sophisticated and are designed to make people feel panicked. Fortunately, this is one of those issues for which education is really the answer. That’s why we gave this program the title Cops Don’t Call for Cash. Simply remember the name and you’ll be able instantly spot a phone scam.”

In these types of phone scams, criminals tell the recipient that there is a warrant out for their arrest because they missed a federal court appearance and are in contempt. The phone scammers tell residents that they will be arrested unless they pay a fine. The scammers often encourage residents to purchase prepaid money transfer cards, such as MoneyPak, call the scammer back, and read them the numbers on the cards. These scammers often have technology to make it appear that they are calling from a legitimate law enforcement agency phone number.

The Cops Don’t Call for Cash Campaign aims to eliminate this type of phone scam through a robust, multi-agency awareness campaign, led by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement agencies will only contact individuals who owe a monetary fine via mail and will never contact individuals via phone or email to ask for any kind of payment. If individuals receive such a call, they should remember the phrase “Cops Don’t Call for Cash,” refuse to provide any personal information or make any payments to the caller.

Anyone who believes they have been victimized by a scam caller should record the caller’s number, save any voicemails that may have been left by the caller, and contact their local law enforcement agency.

Individuals should not rely on caller ID or recorded messages to verify the origin of a phone call. In some cases, phone scammers can use technology to appear as if they are calling from a legitimate law enforcement or government agency number. Scammers have also been known to create fraudulent recorded messages that identify their number as originating from law enforcement.

If you are uncertain about the identity of a caller, hang up the phone, locate the official phone number of the agency, and call the number directly.

Hunter Lions Park – Renovations Underway

Renovations are underway at Hunter Lions Park (located at 3195 Hunter Drive). Installation of storm sewer pipe will take place where the current ball field is located, followed by excavation of the tennis courts. This is a phased project and work will be ongoing. While we regret any inconvenience to our residents and park guests, we are very excited for the updates to come!  A new tennis court and four pickleball courts will be constructed in the north east corner of the park. The baseball diamond will be reoriented, playground expanded, full basketball court added, and a paved trail with event pods will lead park users to the back nature area.

Click to view Hunter Lions Master Plan Map

Project Background 

On June 16, 2020, the City Council authorized the City to enter into an agreement with WSB to create a master plan for Hunter Lions Park. Throughout the remainder of the year, staff and the Park Commission worked with WSB Landscape Architect Candace Amberg on the project. The project involved a site visit to discuss initial aging park equipment and potential redesign options to optimize the functionality, safety, and recreational enjoyment at Hunter Lions Park. WSB created three layout options for Park Commission consideration, which was presented to the Park Commission at their August 19, 2020 meeting. The Park Commission reviewed and recommended refinement of those designs to one concept plan to be posted online for public feedback. The City sought public feedback of the concept plan through the website using a program called Social PinPoint to allow resident feedback. The public engagement period was advertised through the Medina Message mailed newsletter, email blasts, social media, and the City’s website.  

On October 21, 2020, the Park Commission reviewed the design changes based on the public feedback, project costs, and discussed staging the improvements over the course of several years due to the limited funds in the Municipal Park Fund.  On March 2, 2021, the City Council adopted the final Hunter Lions Park Master Plan.

Project to be Constructed in Seven PhasesClick to view Master Plan with Seven Phases

Phase 1: Reorient ballfield backstop (remove existing basketball court) 

Phase 2: Construct tennis & pickleball courts 

Phase 3: Construct new basketball court, remove existing volleyball court, construct new trails 

Phase 4: Expand playground with new equipment, add new site amenities 

Phase 5: New site amenities to include picnic tables, receptacles, picnic shelter on pad 

Phase 6: Install event pods along trail 

Phase 7: Natural resource management, prairie kiosk signs, prairie & creek enhancements, prairie benches 

2023 Recycling Calendar

The 2023 Recycling Collection Schedule is now available here! Collection is every other Wednesday.

Residents north on Hwy 55 or west of Co Rd 19 will be serviced on blue weeks. Residents on Sycamore Trail and Baker Park Road will be serviced on gray weeks. Residents south of Hwy 55 and east of Co Rd 19 will be serviced on gray weeks.