HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-2003 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION MINUTES
July 28, 2003 Medina City Hall
4 30 PM 501 Evergreen Pt. Rd.
Mayor Becker called the Study Session of the Medina City Council to order at 4:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thomas Morgan, Todd Nunn, Robert Rudolph and
Mayor Becker
Absent: Councilmember J. Drew Blazey and Deputy Mayor Odermat
Staff Present: City Manager Doug Schulze, City Attorney Kirk Wines, Kristen Hoffman,
OTAK, and Chad Weiser, OTAK
No announcements at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion of Ordinance No. 743, Tree and Vegetation - City Manager Schulze reported he
had put together a cover memo re - procedures. Kristen Hoffman summarized the changes that
have been made. They have inserted, redefined and attempted to change all adjacent to
adjoining. Replacement trees have been changed to a minimum size of 2 '/2". Specific size for
removal of 36" and larger are on page 11, replacement trees for these trees should be a
minimum of 4". Councilmember Rudolph referred to definition of significant trees, and thought
certain significant trees should be excluded, also several Councilmembers felt certain "junk
trees" be excluded. Discussion was held on replacement trees in the Right of Way, and how it
has been addressed. Chad Weiser, OTAK, explained other changes that have been proposed,
and answered questions from the council. City Attorney made some recommendations on
Shoreline requirements, with Councilmembers adding some other ideas. City Manager Schulze
asked if the changes should be made at the August meeting. The main thing is that we need to
notify people concerning the changes, maybe we should put something in the newsletter.
Mayor Becker suggested we identify the difference between the current code and what changes
are proposed, so citizens who attend the meeting can be prepared.
Discussion of City Facilities. City Manager Schulze reported that staff is looking for direction
to develop the space needs proposal for Council consideration. He referred to the staff memo
and outlined its contents, and stated that we need clarification on options and direction on the
acceptable amount of space for specific uses. Mayor Becker thanked the City Manager, noting
it was a lot of work. It was noted that there were only four Councilmembers present at this time.
and it would be helpful to have more discussion for a future decision. Councilmember Rudolph
stated he has no specific questions, and asked about how many square feet was specified.
P.W. Director Jahn explained the process that had been used for arriving at the total square
feet, utilizing a spreadsheet from Lawhead, and by using their formula, arrived at a total of
14,862 square feet. Councilmember Morgan stated he was in favor of a new facility in a new
location, and thought the 2nd method is best. Councilmember Nunn also was in favor of new
facility, but felt it will be challenging to sell it to the public, we will have to communicate the
need. P.W. Director Jahn explained that one option being looked at is remodeling this building,
or expanding making it more efficient. Mayor Becker felt that a large new facility is not going to
happen and supported looking at expansion current facility to the north. Councilmember
Morgan stated the Council was originally looking at building a new police facility and remodeling
the existing building. Councilmember Rudolph stated that people living in Medina wanted a high
quality services. He did not support a significant enlargement of the existing building. He felt
there could be some minimal expansion here, but not alter the character of this building. City
Manager Schulze suggested holding another workshop to brainstorm these types of things.
Councilmember Rudolph thought an architect might be helpful. City Manager Schulze will put
together a proposal for the August meeting on how we will go about this.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council by consensus, adjourned the Study Session at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Becker
Attest:
ty Clerk