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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-22 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1998 CALL 10 ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members present were: Mayor Larkin and City Councilors: Ken Guenthner, Dixie Lindsley, Ernie Mayers, and Ken Kluck. Also present: City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, City Planner Roger Bromander, City Engineer Vince Vander Top, Public Works Lead Person Bob Krei, City Attorney Jeff Carson, Police Chief Paul Schutte, and Police Officer John Hamilton. There were approximately 12 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA Clerk Doboszenski informed the Council of the date set by Hennepin County for the local board of review as April 23, 1998. The following items were added to the agenda: * Resolution prepared by Jeff Carson for Ebert Preliminary Plat * Additional Claim for DNR under Consent Agenda * Approval of 12 month jumbo CD investment under Other Business * Wastewater Commission draft minutes under Other Business * Mama G's sewer request update OPEN FORUM Mw-.y Solheim, 6750 Horseshoe Bend Drive: Mrs. Solheim was at the meeting to address a memo given to her by an officer regarding dog complaints. She stated that she was attacked by a neighbor's dog in her own backyard. She called and reported the attack to the Police Department and Officer Hamilton was very courteous. She further stated that she is a Hennepin County foster care provider for handicapped children and is concerned for their safety. Mrs. Solheim questioned the Council if it is the policy of the City not to address dangerous dogs unless the incident is witnessed by an officer. Frank stated that years ago there was a dog control person who took care of these situations. Officer Hamilton stated that the memo addresses the dog at large complaints and that citations will not be issued unless it is witnessed by an officer. Councilor Lindsley asked the resident if she has spoke to the neighbor and the Humane Society. She stated she has spoken to the neighbor, but feels the leash law in Corcoran needs to be addressed. Councilor Guenthner stated that the problem is with the enforcement. There needs to be room in budget to provide for the enforcement of the ordinance. Jeff Carson addressed the reason for the memo from his office stating that it was getting to costly for the City for the numerous dog complaints ending up in court. He knows that this is not a perfect solution and would have to re -address the memo. There was continued discussion on the problems with our dog control ordinance. Mrs. Solheim questioned what does she do if and when this happens again. 206 Councilor Guenthner still feels that we need to work hard to find the room in the budget to contract out for this help or to hire our own Community Service Officer. Again, continued discussion between audience, resident, and Officer Hamilton. Mayor Larkin ended the discussion stating the Council is not able to resolve the issue tonight. At this time, Councilor Guenthner asked that the Ebert Resolution be placed earlier in the meeting. EBERT PRELIMINARY PLAT RESOLUTION Jeff Carson gave the Council a brief explanation of the resolution he prepared for the Ebert preliminary plat. Jeff informed the Council that he doesn't feel it is a good idea to debate this issue any further. To continue debating this with the public would not be helpful. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Kluck, to approve Resolution No. 1998 - 04, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION OF GREG EBERT TO DEVELOP 80 ACRES IN THE CITY OF CORCORAN. Motion carried unanimously. (City Attorney Jeff Carson left the meeting at this point.) 81ST PLACE STREET IMPROVEMENT REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER Vince stated that the letter that was in the Council packet was not mailed out until this week; therefore he has not received responses from residents. He stated he changed the date in the letter so that they can respond prior to the next council meeting. Jeff and Paige Peterson were in the audience and stated that they did not receive the letter. Vince gave a brief explanation of the letter. The Petersons stated that they are surrounded by Maple Grove and they are concerned about the assessments facing them. They explained that they have already been assessed for a street improvement and were concerned about future assessments for utilities that are stubbed in their property. They questioned if they were paying interest for the utility services they are not receiving. Councilor Guenthner stated that until Maple Grove has the authority to assess them, they do not have the authority to charge them interest. There was continued discussion between Vince and Petersons. Council consensus was to continue the 81 st Place discussion once Vince receives additional comments. CITATION FOR DAMAGES TO SNOW PLOW Frank questioned the Police Chief regarding a citation that was supposedly issued to a homeowner regarding posts placed in the right-of-way that damaged a city plow vehicle. Paul Stated that he sent the landowner a warning to have the posts removed within seven days. The landowner came in and spoke to Paul and stated he was trying to remove the posts, but was having a hard time. Bob Krei stated that the landowner came in and told the Public Works Department that if they wanted the posts pulled, that they can remove them with the loader since he was having a problem removing them. Ernie mentioned having something in next newsletter regarding items in the right-of-way, 207 Paul informed the Council that he has sent letters to landowners with obstructions in the ! right-of-way. Ken Kluck asked if the accident was turned into the insurance company and stated feels that the homeowner should be liable for the deductible. Bob Krei stated that, according to the adjuster, the landowner's homeowners insurance should pay for the damages. No action taken. FOURTH QUARTER BUDGE1 REPORT Frank questioned the reason for the general property tax receipts not totaling the amount levied. Clerk Doboszenski explained. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the 4th quarter budget report. Motion carried unanimously. TOM CASWELL. METROPOL,IJAN SOUNCIL - JOINT SESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS CnMER HENSIVE PLAN Tom provided overheads and other documents stating what the Metropolitan Council is expecting out of the City of Corcoran's revised comprehensive plan. Mr. Caswell stated that 1 per 10 (asphalt road) and 1 per 30 (gravel road) might be as good as the City can do. He then listed a few changes that have happened that are worth noting: • Surface water management plans/storm water runoff plans to be consistent with the Watershed Management organization's plan. • Consistency between comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. The City cannot change zoning ordinances if it results in an inconsistency with the comprehensive plan without first amending the comprehensive plan. • Regular inspection program for septic systems/to be inspected every three years. • Requiring communities to amend or look at plans every ten years. Mr. Caswell stated that if the comprehensive plan will not be submitted on time, let the Met Council know by letter. He then showed overhead on Corcoran Forecasts through the year 2020, There was a discussion on people who leap frog through Corcoran to get to their jobs. At this time, Roger took over the discussion on when the committee meetings are to be held. Stated he feels that the joint meetings would be more productive if they were just focused on the comprehensive plan, Also discussed was the committees themselves and appointing people to the committees. The Council discussed the following: • Holding joint sessions the third Thursday of the month • Publicizing the meetings • Having committee meetings open to the public versus in someone's home • Invite interested persons willing to serve on a committee to the first session and appoint them to a committee that night • Time frame to work in, number of committee meetings, and getting an extension • Setting a time line for each committee at the first meeting 208 Tom Caswell stated that the plan needs to be circulated to surrounding communities, school districts, and the county six months prior to its acceptance. Roger handed out a summary of what is in existing comp plan, what is required from Met Council, and an assignment sheet. Council consensus was to hold a joint session on Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. and to advertise the meeting on the community sign. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Larkin questioned the job points assigned to the clerk/treasurer position in relation to the other positions in the pay equity report. Councilor Lindsley stated that once the police contract is settled, these points would then possibly change. There was a discussion on assigning job points to the different job classifications. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Kluck, to approve the following consent agenda items: -Approval of List of Claims #62 - 93 & Additional Claim #94 for the DNR -Approval of the January 8, 1998 City Council Minutes -Approval of the Pay Equity Report as Submitted by George Gmach Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 12 Month Jumbo CD On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to authorize the Clerk to invest in a 12 month jumbo CD through Gibraltar Securities. Motion carried unanimously. Wastewater Commission Draft Min - Reauest to Havei er as Secret Clerk Doboszenski informed the Council that in the draft minutes of the Wastewater Commission they are requesting to have Roger become their secretary. Councilor Guenthner suggested that Roger submit a schedule on how he can accommodate the various meetings with his current duties as planner and the possibility of setting different work hours. Mama G's Requea fr Sewe Roger informed the Council that he has been in contact with Gerry Butcher from Maple Grove. Mr. Butcher and Jerry Becher, owner of Mama G's, are working on some cost estimates for providing Mama G's with public utilities. At this time, the City of Corcoran does not need to be involved. Tom Caswell stated he has also been contacted by Jerry Becher. Closed Session in Police,artm r Negotiations Councilor Guenthner stated that the Council will not be holding a closed session. He stated that the two negotiating sides have reached an agreement and the contract will be submitted to the officers this week. The actual contract will be in the packet for next meeting and at that time it will be an open discussion. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. ATTEST: / �. �Sq City klerk U Mayor