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CITY OF CORCORAN
BUDGET WORKSHOP
AUGUST 4, 2004
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Mayor Guenthner opened the Budget workshop at 6:33 p.m., on August 4, 2004 at
the Corcoran City Hall. The purpose of the workshop was to address the City’s
preliminary 2005 Budget. Present were Councilors Gageby, Guenthner,
Lymangood, and Thomas. Councilor Bucher was excused absent. City Staff
present included Administrator Vergin and Police Chief Schutte.
MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Lymangood, and carried unanimously to
approve the agenda as presented.
Summary of Funds and Balances
Staff was directed to rename the Police Departments Capital Fund to Public Safety
Funds, and that greater specificity regarding the use of all funds and projected year
end balances be provided.
Look at creating a fund that could be utilized to help buy down assessments when
hardships exist.
Reserve Fund Policy and Balance
Council concurred that they wish to continue to build reserves to meet the 40%, as
defined in the policy.
Gaps between Studies and Bonding of Projects
Administrator Vergin informed the Council that all necessary studies have been
identified in the implementation plan and budget. Any additional studies necessary
prior to bonding for infrastructure constructions will be the responsibility of
developers.
Capital Improvement Plan / Long Term Planning
• Police Department - Hennepin County Sheriff’s Proposal – The Chief was
directed to provide a financial comparison to the County’s offer; look into
alternatives such as an enhancement of existing mutual aid; collaboration with
adjoining communities; placing calls on hold; and/or additional officer.
• Fire Protection – The Fire Advisory Committee is presently working with the
Hamel Fire Department on revisions to the current contract. It is intended that
they will work with the other three departments on the same issues once Hamel
is done.
• Public Works Facility / Storage – Suggested that a Public Safety Facility
Committee be established to look at long term needs of the community relative
to public works and fire protection. Look into the ability of providing density
bonuses to land owners that donate property for public safety purposes.
• Master Street Plan – It is projected that this will be completed in November.
This will identify needs within the city to improve streets and correlating
budgets.
• Transportation – Need to look at future transit. Check into options available,
such as joining with Plymouth and Medina, or working with the Met Council.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Agenda Approval
CITY OF CORCORAN
BUDGET WORKSHOP
AUGUST 4, 2004
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• Storm Water / Ditching – Look into funding mechanisms to address this in
all of Corcoran, noting that new developments will correct their own
situations.
• Policies / Financial Mechanisms (Assessment Policies) – Identified
the need to have an assessment policy specific to large lots. Obtain
samples from other communities. Staff was directed to provide an
outline of the State Statutes regarding petitions for improvements
and how they are assessed. Have the Waste Water Commission look
at means by which to serve greater Corcoran. Be more proactive to
alternative type systems and solutions, and perhaps a greater
emphasis on enforcement. Suggested that a joint meeting of the
Council and Waste Water Commission be held to articulate the
issues in order to find solutions.
Mayor Guenthner called the next budget workshop for August 18, 2004 at
6:30 p.m.
MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously
to adjourn the workshop at 8:45 p.m.
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Susan Vergin, City Administrator
Adjournment