HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-6-25 Council Meeting252 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 25, 1998
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members present were: Mayor Larkin
and City Councilors: Ernie Mayers and Ken Kluck. Members excused: Ken Guenthner and
Dixie Lindsley. Also present: City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, and City Engineer Vince Vander
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There were 4 people in attendance at the meeting.
SET AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
• Add Request for Payment of Lighting by Corcoran Lions under Other Business
• Verbal correspondence with Maple Grove concerning water main improvements
• Appoint Regular and Alternate to Pioneer -Sarah Watershed Management Commission
OPEN FORUM
No one was present for open forum.
Steve McDonald was present and reviewed the 1998 audit with the Council. Steve explained the
difference between the cash and accrual basis accounting.
On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to approve the 1997 Audit.
Motion carried unanimously.
_RENEWAL OF LEASE FOR NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN TES
Clerk Doboszenski recommended renewing the lease for New Life Christian Center with no
changes.
On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Mayers, to renew the lease for the New Life Christian
Center.
Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
Feasibility Report for Storm Sewer_Prpjec
Vince handed out the feasibility report to the Council and stated that it will be discussed at the
July 9, 1998 City Council meeting. He explained that the public hearing, if necessary, will be
held on July 23, 1998, and will need to be published prior to the next meeting. Vince then briefly
reviewed the table of contents of the feasibility report.
Vince and Council discussed the following:
• Doing a maintenance project versus a storm sewer ditch
• Could proceed with storm sewer project, if property owners are in agreement
• Discuss an assessment amount
• Use of TIF Funds, consult TIF attorney Bob Deike
• Creating NURP ponds and sediment traps, and the benefits of them
• Possibility of Public Works doing the project versus contracting out
• General appearance of the downtown area
• Other areas in Corcoran that need ditching work
• Culverts at the Perma-Green site
Vince asked that the Council take the feasibility home to review it for discussion at the July 9,
1998 City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGE 253
On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Kluck, to approve the following consent agenda items:
• Approval of List of Claims #478 - 498
• Approval of the June 11, 1998 City Council Minutes
• Approval of Certification of Local Performance Measures for Local Performance Aid
Payable in 1999
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER 13USINESS
Request for Payment of,Lighting by Corcoran Lions
Councilor Muck briefly explained the lighting bill from Milow Electric for the installation of
lights at the youth hockey rink. Clerk Doboszenski suggested holding off making a decision
until the July 9, 1998 meeting when a full council is present and it has been noticed in the
agenda. Council agreed, and feels the bill should be reviewed with Milow Electric.
On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to table this item until the July 9, 1998 City Council
meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Verbal Correspondeu&g w' r Main
Vince explained. that Maple Grove is constructing a 16" water main with two future connection
points into Corcoran. One is by Rush Creek Elementary, the other is by the intersection of
County Road 30 and County Road 101. Vince stated they asked his opinion of where Corcoran
foresees a water main in the future. Vince stated that the most beneficial location would be the
intersection of County Road 30 and County Road 101.
Pioneer -Sarah Creek Water5hed Management District
Roger informed the Council that the Watershed is looking for an appointment of an alternate.
Roger stated that he is already appointed as a commissioner, and suggested re -appointing him at
this time.
Councilor Kluck volunteered to be the alternate
On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Muck, to re -appoint Roger and appoint Ken Kluck as the
alternate.
Councilor Mayers questioned whether or not the Council has discussed a budget for the
comprehensive plan. Council briefly discussed the comprehensive plan. Vince suggested that he
and Roger come back to the Council with a recommendation for the budget on the
comprehensive plan, and will bring their recommendation to the next meeting. This lead to a
brief discussion on the comprehensive plan.
ADJOURN
Kluck moved to adjourn. Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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