Absentee voting begins September 20, leading up to primary election day on November 4. Make sure you’re prepared!

Vote by mail: How to apply for a ballot

• Online Application
  • You can apply online
• Print Application
  • Print and complete an absentee ballot application (PDF).
  • Return your completed application by
    • Mail – Hennepin County Elections, Government Center, 300 S. 6th St MC 012, Minneapolis, MN 55487-0012
    • Email – vote@hennepin.us
    • Fax – 612-348-2151

Vote in Person

In-person at Medina City Hall

In-person early voting will occur September 20 to November 4 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. Additional voting hours:

• October 26: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Saturday)
• October 29: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
• November 2: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Saturday)
• November 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sunday)
• November 4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday)

Questions can be directed to Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk at caitlyn.walker@medinmn.gov or 763-473-8850.

At the Hennepin County Government Center (skyway level)

• September 20 – October 25: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
• October 26: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Saturday)
• October 28: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday)
• October 29: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
• October 30 – November 1: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Wednesday – Friday)
• November 2: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Saturday)
• November 3: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Sunday)
• November 4: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday)

Questions can be directed to Hennepin County Elections at hc.vote@hennepin.us or 612-348-5151.

Beginning on July 8, the gates to the brush/compost site will be locked at all times, accessible to residents only via access card between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.  Access Cards are available for purchase starting on June 3, the fee is $25.00.

HOW TO REQUEST A BRUSH/COMPOST SITE ACCESS CARD

• ONLINE: – complete this form and submit payment (the access card will be mailed to the address of the resident).
• IN-PERSON: bring proof of residency to the lower-level service window at City Hall during regular business hours (M-F 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) to pick up an access card immediately.

ONLY ONE CARD IS PERMITTED PER PROPERTY

No refunds will be issued if multiple cards are requested

Use of the Compost and Brush Site shall be subject to the following rules and standards:

1. The Site is only available to Medina residents and property owners and Loretto residents Access cards may only be used by the cardholder or their household members and may not be used by anyone else.
2. Proof of Residency. Users shall have proof of residency or property ownership available while at the Site. City staff may request such proof to ensure compliance with city policy.
3. No commercial use. Materials produced by commercial lawn, landscape, and tree businesses may not be disposed of at the Site or otherwise brought to the Site regardless of the location where the material originated from or the location of the business.
4. In addition to any other action permitted by law, City staff may deactivate card access and prohibit use of the Site by any person who violates applicable rules and policies.
5. All materials brought to the Site must be separated, debagged and unloaded in the proper locations. No material may be left in bags, including compostable bags.
6. All bags must be removed by the user (plastic, paper, compostable). No trash receptable is available and no bags shall be left at the Site.
7. Regular Hours – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days per week
8. Accepted Materials:
   1. Leaves
   2. Grass Clippings
   3. Spring and fall rakings/thatch
   4. Vegetative garden waste (stalks, stems and leaves, no food)
   5. Shrubs (no roots)
   6. Sod
   7. Christmas Trees
   8. Straw and hay (string removed and broken up)
9. Prohibited Materials consist of all materials not expressly listed as accepted materials above, including, without limitation, the following:
   1. Logs/branches greater than 12” in diameter
   2. Stumps
   3. Roots
   4. Bags (plastic, paper, compostable)
   5. Rock

Directions: Located at City Hall, 2052 County Road 24.  Residents must enter through the security gate adjacent to the lower-level parking lot and watch for signage for the compost site (located on the south or left-hand side) or the brush site (located on the north or right-hand side).  Residents must exit onto County Road 24 by SLOWLY approaching that security gate.

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