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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-7-9 Council Meeting254 CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL DULY 9, 1998 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present were Mayor Larkin, Council Members Ken Kluck, Ernie Mayers, Ken Guenthner, and Dixie Lindsley. Also present were City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, City Planner/Administrative Coordinator Roger Bromander, City Engineer Vince Vander Top, and City Attorney Jeff Carson. There were approximately 15 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA The agenda was set as submitted. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Mayor Larkin introduced the Planning Commission report. The following two applications were discussed: E T BY SUSAN K DBA T F F R ITI AL USE RMIT TO OPERATE A HORSE TRAINING/LESSONTRAINING/LESSON FACILITY, LQCATED AT COUNTY20603 P D #26-119-23 22 000 Councilor Mayers questioned the second home site on Sunset Farms. Councilor Kluck feels it should be divided. Roger explained that the Planning Commission was using the Gilpin application as an example for this conditional use permit. Council briefly discussed allowing second homesites. Mayor Larkin stated that the Council should consider these on a case by case basis. Councilor Guenthner agrees that we should go ahead with the recommendation, possibly enact a moratorium on second residences on properties, until there is a more organized approach to it. Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 29, A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SUSAN KOKESH DBA SUNSET FARMS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A HORSE TRAINING/LESSON/BOARDING FACILITY, LOCATED AT 20604 CO. RD. 50, PID #26-119-23 22 0003. ARCHITECTURALAPPROVAL BJULDING DESIGN R AK AUTO,LOCATED AT 199Q5 COUNTYR 2- - Councilor Lindsley questioned drainage issues raised by Delores Ryan, owner of Corcoran Tom Thumb. Vince provided an overhead and explained the drainage flow. He has discussed his comments regarding grading and drainage with Mr. Scherber, the applicants general contractor. Vince explained to the Council that he has indicated to the applicant that they can start construction, however, no grading can be done in the parking area and that an occupancy permit will not be issued until all drainage and grading issues are resolved. Rob Scherber spoke on the applicant's behalf and provided the council with a packet on storm water drainage. Roger explained that the building permit is currently with the building inspector for plan review now. There was a discussion on the following: • Nurp ponding; there is no room on the site because of the location of the current septic system • AK Auto being treated with a different standard than other commercial businesses in regards to ponding • Infiltration trenches having a beneficial impact on neighboring properties • Total volume of water will be the same, but the flow is slowed • How often AK Auto's septic is being pumped • Increased traffic in Tom Thumb's public restroom; owner concerned with septic 255 Vince stated that the drainage issue leads to bigger issues such as the access to Tom Thumb through the back cul-de-sac and the re -alignment of County Road 116 and County Road 10. Technical issues Vince stated that he will meet with the engineer for AK Auto and Delores Ryan. FINAL PLAT- APPROVAL OF HEATHER MEADOWS, THE CREATION RESIDENTIAL LOTS FROM A 53.2 ACRE FARMSTEAD, LOCATED 22985 OAKDALE DRIVE, PID #05-119 23_32 0002 Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 30, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF HEATHER MEADOWS, THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 53 ACRES TO CREATE 6 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED AT 22985 OAKDALE DRIVE, PID #05-119-23 32 0002. LAND DIVISION NO, 98-07, A REQUEST BY DIANA FARM -FRANKS AND ATE A 33 ACRE PARCEL AND A 41 ACRE PAR EL FROM A 74.9 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT SCHUTTE ROAD, PID #13-119-2321 0005 Tabled by the Planning Commission. LAND DIVISION NO, 98-08, A REQUES1, BY DONALD POULIOT TO CREATE A 2 ACRE PARCEL FROM_A 66.79 ACRE PARCEL,,, LOCATED ALONG COUNTY ROAD 19 NORTH OF PIONEER TRAIL, PID #30-119-23 44 0002 Council questioned the private driveway agreement. Roger explained that it is addressed in resolution. Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 31, A RESOLUTION APPROVING LAND DIVISION NO. 98-08, A REQUEST BY DONALD POULIOT TO CREATE A 2.0 ACRE PARCEL FROM A - 66.79 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED ALONG COUNTY ROAD 19 NORTH OF PIONEER TRAIL, PID #30-119-23 44 0002. LAND DIVISIQhVCQMBINATION NO, 98-09, A REQUEST BY LYLE AND MARY 2 E IT WITH THE SATELLITE PROPERTYINDUSTRIES TQ THE T LARKIN ROAD, PID #26-119-23 14 0021 Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 32, A RESOLUTION APPROVING LAND DIVISIONICOMBINATION NO. 98-09, A REQUEST BY LYLE AND MARY TREPTAU TO DIVIDE A 2.99 ACRE PARCEL FROM A 7.17 ACRE PARCEL, AND COMBINE IT WITH THE SATELLITE INDUSTRIES PROPERTY TO THE NORTH, LOCATED AT 20020 LARKIN ROAD, PID #26-119-23 14 0021. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Kluck, to accept all Planning Commission recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. HRUA UPDATE BY PAUL JACOBS Paul Jacobs handed out a summary report on the progress of the Headwaters Rural Utilities Association. He stated that the permit has been filed with the MPCA and the expected response time is 6 months. He explained that they did file in March, but the MPCA has asked them to re -file. He further stated that the paperwork is not in order to have official members. There was a discussion between Vince and Mr. Jacobs on the following: • The definition of a 471A agreement; privatized utility concept • Getting an area wide permit, having each town/city stamp with their approval. A single permit covers a large drainage area, not patching together multiple permits. • At what point do local units of government stamp permits? How large of a participation level is needed? What if some cities in the permit area opted not to do this? In terms of a business 256 plan for the area, how many participating entities are there? Paul explained bond purchasing. Looking at what it takes to make it work financially, with a city the size of Corcoran, there is no concern that they wouldn't get enough participation. • Clarify what the community has to do to get approval. Approve the 471A agreement. • Councilor Lindsley questioned the reason that the MPCA is stalling. MPCA never being involved with something like this. • Franchise agreement? If the city agrees to 471A agreement, does it hinder other types of management or ownership, or would the co-op be the owner. Paul explained that besides the 471 A agreement, applicant also needs to sign into the cooperative. • Vince stated that his concern is that they (HRUA) were not dictating ownership. • Water quality assets can be received as contributions There was no further discussion. Mayor Larkin excused Mr. Jacobs. RQCKFORD AREA COMMUNITYAM ATE PRESENTATION ON CHILDREN FIRST PROGRAM Mayor Larkin introduced Ann Mavis. Ann stated that the purpose of her visit is to introduce herself to the community and to tell a little bit about the Children First "Process". She explained that it is a non-profit community based initiative to support families and youth in the community. She briefly explained the different events the program offers; her job is to get everyone talking about it to bring together schools, governments, churches, etc. Ann stated that they have received a grant from the Wright Co. Family Services Collaborative. Councilor Lindsley questioned if Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council knows of this program? Ann explained that this is a Wright County program for people in the Rockford School district area. The focus is for children k-18 and the approach is proactive, instead of a needs based approach. Council thanked Ann for her presentation. CITY ENGINEER REPORT Feasibility Study on Downtown Storm Sewer Prgjec Vince provided overheads and explained the flow of drainage in the current ditch. He informed the Council of various options for financing, the amount of work to be done, and assessing options. Vince then provided a profile of the current ditch and explained what would be done if it were cleaned. The following items were discussed: • Culverts at the Perma-Green property • Area of easement and private property • The source of the sediment that flows through the ditch • Councilor Mayers questioned the removal of the culvert under the vacated Commerce Street East • Councilor Guenthner questioned the need for the 25% assessment • Vince questioned Ernie if he has talked to the public works? He stated that he has and the public works department has some concerns. Mayers does not see this as a big project. • Councilor Guenthner questioned that if the Perma-Green culverts are not included in the project, can we still prove the benefit? • Financing the project, general fund cannot sustain a project of this size. Do a bigger project so that TIF funds can be used, use of TIF funds to pay the public works department • Vince stated that he would talk to TIF council and Perma-Green prior to holding the public hearing. • Mayor Larkin's concern is the lack of interest from the business community Todd Russ expressed his concern now as well as two years ago to have something done to ge? 5 7 it cleaned out. Councilor Guenthner is leaning toward the second recommendation with the exclusion of the $15,000 Perma-Green culvert, however, not real thrilled about the use of TIF Funds. Vince explained that the whole thing can be paid with TIF funds and the City can charge a water quality fee to offset the cost of the construction, then we wouldn't have to assess the properties. Mayor Larkin polled the Council for a motion. Councilor Lindsley stated she wants to hear from the rest of the business community being represented tonight. Councilor Guenthner questioned if the City can move forward procedurally without setting up the TIF aspect. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to proceed with a public hearing to consider the removal/replacement of culvert by the bank drive through, cleaning the ditch, construct sediment trap upstream of the ditch, construct water quantity/quality ponds north of ProTech, and construct a water quality pond adjacent to the creek. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGEMA Councilor Kluck questioned the grant agreement resolutions. Clerk Doboszenski explained. On amotion by Kluck, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the following consent agenda items: • Approval of List of Claims #499 - 530 • Approval of the June 25, 1998 City Council Minutes • Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 33, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT • Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 34, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB -GRANT AGREEMENT Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Correspondence Mayor Larkin discussed with Council the law suit by Swanson. He stated that the issue of street lighting being requested is not true, not in the 19 years he has been mayor for the city. Jeff Carson stated that street lighting is a discretionary act by the City and he doesn't feel that this possible law suit is a big concern. Corcoran Lions YQuth.,HQgka..Rink Lighting Bill Councilor Kluck stated that the Lion's received an itemized bill from Milow today. He further stated that the Lions will apply the $6,248.14 tax return they received to the bill from Milow Electric. This leaves a total of $4,610.93 left to by paid by the City. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the remainder of the invoice. Motion carried with Guenthner, Lindsley, Mayers, and Kluck voting aye; Larkin voting no. Letter from Corcoran Estates Subdivision There was a brief discussion on the anonymous letter received from residents of the Corcoran Estates Subdivisions. Cmpaigning Signs John Spaeth questioned when campaign signs can be displayed. Clerk Doboszenski stated that she is looking into the statute on it. 258 Fee Structure Vince informed the Council that staff will be forwarding a draft fee structure to Council at the next meeting to include planning/zoning fees and a fee structure for the police department. Driveway Issue on Foxline/Treeline Drive Councilor Mayers informed the Council that the culvert placed at Marilyn Fischbein-Byers property cost $80 - $90 for the extra width. Councilor Kluck suggested billing the resident for the cost of the extra width. On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Guenthner to bill the resident. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: OFA OFOj0 49-- _,JIM Mayor