Committee OKs council resolution to acknowledge Lake Madonna improvements including stairs, mural, kayak launch and pavilion; camera locations to be clarified

The Medina City Council finance committee voted to approve a resolution acknowledging proposed improvements at Lake Madonna, including construction of a stone-block stairway to formalize a worn path, a mural on the pump house, a kayak launch, a fishing pier, and a pavilion on land tied to a Shotwell donation.

Committee members said the improvements had previously been presented to the Public Properties Committee and that the city’s lease (dated October 29, 2002) permits the lessee to make certain improvements; the law director confirmed those terms. Members emphasized the council’s role is to acknowledge proposed improvements and confirm they comply with existing lease obligations.

The committee reviewed visual materials. Staff said the PowerPoint shared with council showed the proposed mural, dock, kayak launch and pavilion. Committee members asked for final specifications and exact locations of proposed security cameras before the item goes to full council. Staff said an updated letter and complete list of proposed improvements, including some items that may be staged in future years, will be drafted and provided to council prior to the full council hearing. Council moved to approve the resolution subject to final specifications; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Members noted donors and property transactions tied to the project: the Shotwell family donation and additional property acquired north of the lake where the pavilion is planned. Staff said they would follow up with counsel for a consolidated document listing all proposed improvements so council has a single record of planned construction.