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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-9-10 Council Meeting276 CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. Present were Council Members Ken Guenthner, Dixie Lindsley, Ken Kluck, and Ernie Mayers. Also present were City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, City Planner/Administrative Coordinator Roger Bromander, City Attorney Jeff Carson, and Police Chief Paul Schutte. There were approximately 10 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA The agenda was set as submitted. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: T Review for Conditional Use Permi Mayor Larkin opened the Planning Commission report and questioned the Tom Stodola's request. Fcels that Mr. Stodola's request should be approved. Bill Glowacki stated that he did not necessarily have a problem with the request, but it was not on the agenda, and the Planning Commission had no chance to study it, or look at it. There was a discussion on time limits for Conditional Use Permits and the reason this application came before the Planning Commission is because the CUP is two years old. Roger explained why it was at the Planning Commission meeting and stated he contacted the City Attorney, and Jeff Carson suggested to have the site plan approved. Councilor Guenthner questioned the reason for the expiration being written in the ordinance. Council discussed with the applicant that the site has not changed in the past two years. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Guenthner, to approve what stands for a Conditional Use Permit, and in the future, place a time limit on the permit. Attorney Carson commented on his conversation with Roger. He stated that a requirement of the CUP is that the Planning Commission approves the site plan. Councilor Guenthner asked the record to indicate that the circumstances surrounding his area and plans have not changed in two years. There was comment from Greg Ebert regarding expiration dates. There was discussion on when a CUP becomes activated. Councilor Kluck questioned whether or not a precedence would be set by approving this. Mayor Larkin called for a vote. Motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST Y DA E REMER OF LAWN KING, INC. F R A CONDITIONALE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN L TO OPERATEA CQhURACTOR!S YARD Ahm TO FACILITATE THE COhISTRUCTION OF A 4000 SQ. FT.ACCESSORY BUILD LOCATED AT 7.555 CO. RD, 116, PID #26-119-23 110041 Ernie commented on Lawn King questioning condition number 6; no outdoor storage of equipment. Bill Glowacki commented that with the addition of the new building, outdoor storage would not be necessary, Roger explained to Council why not all the conditions that have been placed on other contractor's yards are not placed on this CUP. Roger suggested that the site plan approval does not get approved tonight, since the Planning Commission did not get enough time to review the application, or possibly add a condition that it includes a certified survey of the drainage easement. Vince commented on the conditions set in the resolution and stated he feels it is important to get 277 engineers review prior to the Planning Commission taking action. Staff recommendation was to pull the site plan approval and to ask for additional information. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the following Planning Commission items with the exception of the Lawn King Site Plan Approval. Motion carried unanimously, Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 44, A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO LAWN KING, INC. TO OPERATE A CONTRACTOR'S YARD WITHIN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 7555 COUNTY ROAD 116, PID #26-119-23 110041. T BY DAVE SCHODDEA E PERMIT TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION QE AN ADDITIONAL 2592 SQ. FT ACCESSORY HOMESTEAD. AN-EXISTINGF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, LOCATED AT 410005 Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 45, A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO DAVE SCHODDE TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL 2592 SQUARE FOOT ACCESSORY BUILDING ON AN 11.59 ACRE HOMESTEAD, WITH AN EXISTING 2550 SQUARE FOOT BARN FOR A TOTAL OF 5142 SQUARE FEET OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, LOCATED AT 9605 COUNTY ROAD 101, PID #12-119-23 410005. AREQIMST...BY._DARRELL. AND PATRICIA KRUEGER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL QE SUNDANCE-MEADOWS, THE RESIDENTIAL LOTS FROM A 33.69 ACRE PARCEL. LOCATED T 99XX SUNDANCE ROAD, PID #08-119-23 210007 AND PID #08-11„2-23 22 0008 Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 46, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF SUNDANCE MEADOWS, THE CREATION OF 2 RESIDENTIAL LOTS FROM A 33.69 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT 99XX SUNDANCE ROAD, PID #08-119-23 210007 AND PID #08-119-23 22 0008. ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' Councilor Lindsley asked the Council if they had any questions on the proposed contract. Councilor Kluck questioned where this fits into the budget. Clerk Doboszenski stated that it is included in the preliminary budget figures. Councilor Kluck questioned why it goes back to 1997. Lindsley explained that Paul has not seen an increase since 1996. Councilor Mayers stated he would like to see where the money will come from, in the budget, before he would approve the contract. Councilor Kluck commented on the increase in budget for the Police Department increase of $30,000 stating that is as much as the levy will be increased. Councilor Lindsley suggested to voluntarily stop paying the Council. There was a discussion by Council to go through the preliminary budget line item by item to determine where cuts can be made. Councilor Lindsley informed the Council that they have reviewed the survey data from other metro cities and found these salaries to be reasonable. Frank asked Council if they wanted to table this item, study it, and come back to the meeting with suggestions. 278 Councilor Guenthner stated that they have more ability to control the fate of the budget, not the contract. Lindsley stated that they did the best they could negotiating the contract, and she is not willing to go back to the table. There was a discussion by Council regarding uniform allowances. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Kluck, to find a place in the budget for the contract and to table it to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 1999 BUDGET Continued Discussion on Charging for Recycling Jeff Carson explained to Council that after going full circle on the notification process to levy the recycling charge against a person's taxes, to do Stacy's original proposal. Jeff further explained that the second notice of payment due would quality for the notice of the assessment hearing. A discussion took place on licensing garbage haulers in the City. On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Guenthner, to accept the Clerk's original proposal on charging for recycling. Motion carried unanimously, Set Preliminary Leyx On a motion Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to set the preliminary levy at $735, 821. Motion carried unanimously. Prelimina1y Budget Figures - Set Prelimin= Mayor Larkin suggested studying this at the same time they study for the contract. Vince spoke to Council on having Roger and the Public Works Department work on a street management plan and a capital improvement plan, stating some preliminary work is already happening. His objective would be to keep as simple as possible, but to give directive on what is being done street maintenance wise. He then explained the cost effectiveness for maintenance versus total street reconstruction. Clerk Doboszenski reminded Council that a preliminary budget does need to be set tonight, and she updated the Council with new figures which included a charge for recycling. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to set the preliminary receipts at 1,444,936.00 and the preliminary disbursements at $1,444, 688.00. Motion carried unanimously. DetermineInitial and ReconveneD t s for the Truth in Taxation Publip, On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Mayers to set initial date as December 4th and the reconvene date as December 11th. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Kluck questioned the DOT tape expense. Pat Meister answered. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Mayers, to approve the following consent agenda items: • Approval of List of Claims #665 - 705 • Approval of the August 27, 1998 City Council Minutes • Approval of Resolution No. 1998 - 47, A RESOLUTION CANCELING PART OF THE 1999 BONDED DEBT LEVY Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 279 PermaGreen Conditional Use Permit Violations Roger updated the Council with a memo of his finding in doing a site inspection of the property. Roger recommended that he would send a letter to the owner and give a time frame of 10 days to 2 weeks for him to come into compliance, with the exception of the screening of the garbage, which will be done at the end of the season. Council consensus was to go ahead with the 14 day deadline. Pmputy Owner at the Intersggtion afBj=htold Road and Oakdale Drive Jeff Carson informed the Council of a consistent problem with poultry in the road at the intersection of Oakdale Drive and Bechtold Road. There was a discussion on the best way to deal with the individual, since he does not respond to citations. Councilor Lindsley stated that she is willing to go along with Chief Schulte to visit the site and speak with the property owner. Reimbursement-ofin Permi On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Lindsley, to approve additional claim for reimbursement of a building permit. Motion carried unanimously. Trailers Parked Ag"55 m Councilor Kluck questioned if the resident across from the KOA campground was doing something illegal with campers parked in his yard. Councilor Kluck questioned why there are still two signs at the Acacia Hills Development. Roger stated that he did send a letter to the developer stating that he needs approval for the sign. Councilor Guenthner questioned whether a timeline was given, Vince commented that a letter of credit is still outstanding, and we could draw off the letter of credit. Council consensus was to send a letter to developer of Acacia Hills and indicate to him that unless the signs are removed, there will be a draw against the letter. PublicHennoin CouWy Letter to Buy Greg Ebert questioned the Council on the letter from Hennepin County, offering to sell the County Shop for appraised value of $365,000. Councilor Guenthner stated that he cannot get warm to this proposal, without a plan of how that facility would play an important part in Corcoran, he doesn't see how we could consider purchasing it. Councilor Kluck stated that he would like to see Loren Kohnen go out and look at it first. There was more discussion on the property, however no formal action was taken. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Citykderj 0Mayor -.