City Government
Departments
Public Works
Public Works is in charge of all the public facilities in
Medina. The public works crew also takes care of city roads, parks,
sanitary and storm sewers, as well as water utility.
Steve
Scherer, Public Works Superintendent
Ivan Dingmann
Greg Leuer
Derek Reinking
Tom Kellogg,
City Engineer
Bonestoo
(651) 604-4863
Public Works News and Announcements
The City has created a
webpage dedicated to updating the public on the proposed Public
Works Facility Project. The
webpage includes current project news, project background,
project need, financing options and more.
Each spring, the majority of City roads are restricted to a
four-ton axle weight limit, which eliminates most truck traffic on
City roads. It is important to plan ahead if truck deliveries are
needed. Weight restrictions are usually in effect early spring
through May 15, but the determination will come as the weather
conditions improve. These restrictions are necessary to prevent
damage to the roads when the frost comes out and road sub-bases are
saturated with water.
View a map of unrestricted streets.
The public works
department offers a composting facility at the shop building located
northwest of City Hall. Leaves, grass clippings, and brush are all
welcome. Please follow the posted signs as to where to put what you
bring in. Remember no bags or containers are to be left on the site.
Please, do not trash this site by leaving garbage or other
unsuitable materials. Residents may drop brush off any time during
day light hours.
The City adopted the attached
Snow
Plow and Ice Control Policy to define and provide reasonable
snow plowing and ice control services on City roads for routine
travel and emergency services and to provide such services in a safe
and cost effective manner while balancing personnel resources and
environmental concerns.
In an
attempt to eliminate or reduce red water problems, the City has set
a schedule to flush the water mains. Over the last few years, the
time between flushing has changed. It would appear that this year
the length of time between flushing is too long.
Hydrant flushing
will be on the second Thursday of every month between the hours of
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It would be advisable not to run any water in
your home during the flushing process.
Anytime you may have any
questions or concerns about your water, do not hesitate to give the
City a call at (763) 473-4643.
Culligan Soft Water has provided us with a method for getting
rust out of clothing:
- Purchase 6 ounces of oxalic acid (available at a local drug
store, ALWAYS USE RUBBER GLOVES and KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
ANIMALS). Use double tubs. In one tub, fill with 8 gallons of
water. Add 4 tablespoons of oxalic acid. In the other tub,
fill with 8 gallons of water and add 4 to 5 tablespoons of
baking soda. Put the clothes into the acid solution for 2
minutes. Wring out by hand (USE GLOVES). Then, put the clothes
into the tub with the baking soda solution for 2 to 3 minutes
and wring out by hand. Finally, rinse with fresh water.
Check out the
Medina Parks guide. It lists the features of all the public and
private parks and natural areas in the City. You can obtain it
here and print it
out to take with you. Have fun!
The Public Works Department urges residents to use
restraint when using lawn irrigation systems or watering their
lawns. While the City is not implementing watering restrictions at
this time, it may become necessary if water usage is not reduced.
Please be conscientious about watering! If you have any questions,
please contact City Hall at (763) 473-4643.
No trucks over a registered 35,000 GVW are allowed on
city streets without a permit.
The City of Medina is now regulating truck traffic on city roads
in order to protect public health and safety, as well as prevent or
minimize damage to city streets. Signs prohibiting certain truck
traffic have been placed on city roads in various places.
Medina City Code
415, outlines all the rules and regulations in regards to truck
traffic within the city.
Here is the city Map showing
state highways, county roads, and designated truck routes. Any
trucks in excess of 35,000 lbs included in Section 415 of the Medina
City Code shall be restricted to these routes, unless included in
exceptions, or have a permit as described in 415.15 of Medina City
Code.
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