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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-26 Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 1 The Corcoran City Council met on August 26, 2004 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Councilors Bucher, Gageby, Guenthner, Lymangood and Thomas. Also present were Administrator Vergin, Clerk Tillmann, Attorney Carson, Planner Lindahl, and Engineer Vander Top. Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Agenda Approval MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: • Hennepin County Proposed Smoking Ban – Council Reports, Bucher • Athletic Association Signs – Council Reports Open Forum There were no requests from the public to speak during open forum. Consent Agenda MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of items b., e., and g., as follows: a. Approve the Council Budget Workshop meeting minutes of August 4, 2004, as presented. c. Approve payment of the August 26, 2004 Claims, #4506 - 4558, in the amount of $336,534.53, as presented. d. Accept the Financial Statements for the month ending July 31, 2004, as presented, with the acknowledgement of Councilor Lymangood’s abstention from the approval of the month investment report, due to a potential perceived conflict of interest, because of the nature of his outside employment. f. Adopt the following resolutions pertaining to the Doboszenski Planning Application: 1. Adopt Resolution #2004 – 67, approving the preliminary plat for Ken Doboszenki, for property located at 6420, 6430, 6450, and 6470 Pioneer Trail, with conditions, on file in the City Clerk’s Office, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff. 2. Adopt Resolution #2004 – 68, approving the final plat for Ken Doboszenki, for property located at 6420, 6430, 6450, and 6470 Pioneer Trail, with conditions, on file in the City Clerk’s Office, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff. 3. Adopt Resolution #2004 – 69, approving a variance for Ken Doboszenski, on property located at 6430 Pioneer Trail, with conditions, on file in the City Clerk’s Office, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff. h. Adopt Ordinance No. 2004-202, Floodplain Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, and as required by FEMA. i. Adopt Resolution #2004 – 70, accepting a donation of land from Marcus and Karen Voth. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Approval Open Forum Consent Agenda Approval CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 2 Consent Agenda Item 5.b. Discussion was held regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.b. August 12, 2004 Meeting Minutes. Clerk Tillmann clarified the changes to the minutes as requested by Council as follows: Page 4, Last Paragraph, Largest Corcoran Developers Councilor Lymangood addressed the memorandum regarding developers in Corcoran, which stems from an article in the Star Tribune West identifying quoting a statement that Planning Commissioner Ebert was one of the largest developers in Corcoran. City records were researched and it was noted found that Commissioner Ebert was not even identified on the list of developers provided in the community. Council directed Administrator Vergin to contact the author of the article, apprising him of the error, and requesting a retraction/clarification, based on the information provided, copying the letter to the Council and Ombudsman of the newspaper. Page 5, Third Paragraph, Clarification of Crow River News Article Councilor Bucher advised suggested that a clarification had been be made to the resident requesting additional information about an regarding a past article in the Crow River News. Mayor Guenthner clarified that his comment that the City Council would not approve sewer and water to the area without 100% consensus from the neighborhood was specific only to the Appaloosa Woods neighborhood. MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to approve consent agenda item 5.b. as follows: b. Approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2004, as amended. Consent Agenda Item 5.e. Discussion was held regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.e. Award of Bids for the sale of Public Works and Police Department Vehicles. Councilor Thomas questioned the low bids received for the vehicles and the options available to the Council. Administrator Vergin advised that the pick up truck needs repairs. The van was acquired by the City as a seizure through police action. Public Works Director Meister is comfortable with the bids as received. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to approve consent agenda item 5.e. as follows: e. Adopt Resolution No. 2004 – 66, accepting the bids from David Junker for the 1987 Cargo Van in the amount of $51.00, and the from Duane Popovich for the 1990 Ford Pickup in the amount of $440, and direct the City Clerk and City Administrator to complete the necessary transfer of ownerships accordingly. Consent Agenda Item 5.g. Discussion was held regarding Consent Agenda 5.g. Off Road Vehicle Ordinance. Council requested further clarification to Subd. 4.a. Administrator Vergin advised that the City has not received any additional public comment regarding the draft ordinance. Councilor Lymangood advised that he has Consent Agenda Item 5.b. Approve Consent Agenda Item 5.b. Consent Agenda Item 5.e. Approve Consent Agenda Item 5.e. Consent Agenda 5.g. received many comments from the public regarding the ordinance and questioned the need for another public meeting. CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 3 MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to table consideration of the Off Road Vehicle Ordinance No. 2004-201 until September 23, 2004. Planning Commission Business Public Hearing – Vacate Easement, Pioneer Lane Farms Mayor Guenthner called the Public Hearing to address the vacation of easements for Pioneer Lane Farms to order. Planner Lindahl reported that Larry and Shelly Hutchins have requested a vacation of a drainage and utility easement on their property, which currently follows the southern property line. Because the applicant is also in the process of platting the property, a new drainage and utility easement will be recorded with the new plat. The current easement is no longer required, and must be vacated because the applicant intends to build a shed within that area. There were no comments from the public. MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to close the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #2004 – 71, approving the vacation of a drainage and utility easement for Larry and Shelly Hutchins for property located at 6881 County Road 19, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, with the following conditions: 1. A vacation of the drainage and utility easement described in the resolution is approved in accordance with the plans and application received by the City on August 11, 2004, except as amended by the resolution. 2. The applicant must file the vacation at Hennepin County. Pioneer Lane Farms Second Addition Final Plat Planner Lindahl reported that Larry and Shelly Hutchins have requested final plat approval to adjust a lot line between two existing parcels. The adjustment will relocate approximately 2 acres from Lot 1 to Lot 3, in the northwest quadrant of County Road 19 and Pioneer Trail. There are no substantive changes from the preliminary plat that was approved on July 22, 2004. The final plat must be revised to include the additional right -of-way required by Hennepin County. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #2004 – 72, approving the final plat of Pioneer Lane Farms Second Addition, for property located at 6881 County Road 19, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, with the following conditions: a. A final plat is approved to allow the adjustment of a lot line between two existing parcels in accordance with the plans and application received by the City on August 11, 2004, except as amended by this resolution. Table Consideration of Off Road Vehicle Ordinance until Sept. 23 Planning Commission Business Public Hearing – Vacate Easement Staff Report Public Comment Close Public Hearing Adopt Resolution #2004-71 – Approving Vacation of Easement Pioneer Lane Farms Second Addn Final Plat Adopt Resolution #2004-72 – Approving Final Plat CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 4 b. All conditions of preliminary plat approval must be met. c. The delineated edge of wetland must be shown on the smaller wetland on the south side of Lot 1 abutting Pioneer Trail. d. The additional right-of-way requested by the County must be shown along Pioneer Trail. e. The applicant must file the final plat at Hennepin County. Masica Greenhouse CUP and Variances Planner Lindahl reported that Roger Masica has requested approval of a conditional use permit and site plan to allow a greenhouse operation with two greenhouses totaling approximately 2,766 square feet. Section 1040.080, Subd. 4(F) of the Zoning Ordinance allows greenhouses by conditional use permit. The requested greenhouse operation would be the second principal use on site as the existing single family home is currently the principal use. Mr. Masica has also requested approval of several variances: two building setback variances, one parking setback variance and one variance to allow a gravel parking area where an improved surface with curbing is required. The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their August 5th meeting and voted to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and variances. Specifically, Mr. Masica is requesting variances to the front yard structure setback, side yard structure setback, parking area setback, and a variance for the parking area surface. Extensive discussion was held regarding the actions and discussion which took place at the Planning Commission meeting. Council disagreed with the planning commission regarding what constituted a hardship in this case. Staff clarified that the City Zoning Ordinance defines a hardship as a situation where property in question cannot be put to reasonable use under conditions allowed by the official controls; the plight of the landowner is due to the circumstances unique to the property, not created by the landowner; and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute a hardship if a reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the official controls. Staff feels that the applicant could make the use on the property without the variances. Attorney Carson concurred that the loss of trees is not enforceable as a hardship or legally sufficient for a variance. Extensive discussion was also held regarding the 100-foot required front setback because the property is located on an arterial road. Council agreed that in this particular zoning designation (Commercial Residential) the setback may be too rigid and agreed it may be appropriate to review and/or change the setback requirement is this area. According to Planner Lindahl, staff would need a minimal amount of time to draft an ordinance amendment. Feasibly, a public hearing could be held before the Planning Commission on October 7, with consideration by the Council on October 28, 2004, if the Council chose to proceed in that manner. The following public comments were heard: Roger Masica, Applicant, 23405 County Road 30 -- Mr. Masica would like the Masica Greenhouse Staff Report and discussion Public Comments Roger Masica, Applicant, 23405 County Road 30 CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 5 Council to consider approval of the variances today. This is a seasonal business, and is afraid how long an ordinance amendment would delay his application. The Planning Commission had considerable discussion regarding the variances and concluded that the loss of trees was a hardship. John Spaeth, 7525 Commerce Street, Planning Commission Member – Mr. Masica was working off the old Zoning Ordinance, not the new ordinance adopted on March 23, 2004. The hoop house is not a permanent structure and this is a unique property. The application fee was $6500 and if he has to re- apply he shouldn’t have to pay that fee again. A hardship is hard to define. Tom Cossette, 9200 Shannon Lane – According the materials presented by an attorney during the City sponsored Land Use Planning Workshop in March, aesthetics can be used as a viable hardship. Richard Larson, 9600 Ridge Drive – The property and landscape is attractive. If the Council postpones action, it will delay the application by at least 6 months. Council should consider a temporary variance so Mr. Masica can proceed. Council needs to work with people. Loren Leuer, Owner, Westside Tire, 19925 – 75th Avenue N – Government should encourage small business owners. Laws are only a guideline for the government. Preserving the local rural character should be the objective. Council is stifling Mr. Masica’s dreams because they refuse to be flexible. Steve Kohnen, 23240 County Road 30 – Lives across the street. The City should realign the roads in this area due to traffic concerns. Should consider buying the property from landowners, build the infrastructure and then tell people what they can do with the land. Planner Lindahl added that the front yard structure setback requirement would not need a variance if additional landscape requirements were met, according to the Zoning Ordinance. Councilor Lymangood suggested an extension to the 60-day rule for this application. Planner Lindahl stated that the Council does not need approval from the applicant to extend the 60 day review period. Mr. Masica added that by the City’s definition of a greenhouse, he has to grow 50% of everything he sells. Thus, his growing season starts in February. Extending the review period to November will delay him a full year. They did not want their property zoned Commercial Residential. They wanted a residential designation. His property does not have the commercial value because of the house and the residential value is capped due to the commercial designation. Mrs. Masica added they are also residents in Corcoran and is offended at being considered the “applicant.” They have been residents for 17 years and are excited to have a family run business. MOTION by Lymangood, to adopt Resolution #2004 – 74, including an amendment to condition #3 to allow a 60-foot front yard structure setback based on the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 1060.07, Subd. 2(K), and require the additional screening be in place by May 1, 2005. John Spaeth, 7525 Commerce Street Tom Cossette, 9200 Shannon Lane Richard Larson, 9600 Ridge Drive Loren Leuer, 19925 – 75th Avenue Steve Kohnen, 23240 County Road 30 Roger and Connie Masica, 23405 County Road 30 Adopt Resolution #2004-74 CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 6 Motion was withdrawn by the motioner. Applicant Masica questioned again why the Council couldn’t vote on the variance requests as presented. He added that the front greenhouse is not a production area, and wants approval for the rear greenhouse. Also questioned if he could use the parking area if the Council didn’t approve the variances for it. Also requested clarification regarding additional landscape requirements per the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Masica added that they wanted a resolution this evening and would like to proceed. Questioned if a majority vote of the Council on the variances would allow the project to proceed as presented. Mayor Guenthner and Planner Lindahl answered Mr. Masica’s questions regarding the front yard structure setback and the vegetation buff er. Mayor Guenthner added the Planning Commission was wrong in recommending approval of the variances on August 5. He said that the Council is willing to change the front setback ordinance if warranted to create an effective result, and feels that it can be done in 60 days. A vote on variances at this time could result in a complete denial of the application, which would require the re- submittal of a modified application if the Masica’s wanted to proceed. Mr. Masica responded that he would like the Council to continue MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Gageby, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #2004 – 73, approving a conditional use permit and site plan for Roger Masica for a retail/wholesale greenhouse on property located at 23405 County Road 30, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the following conditions: 1. The conditional use permit and site plan is approved in accordance with the plans received by the City on July 28, 2004, except as amended herein. No variances are granted. 2. Heating and cooling elements information must be submitted and approved. 3. All mechanical equipment must be designed to be aesthetically harmonious with the building. 4. The applicant should show evidence that not more than 33% new of the trees near the retail/wholesale greenhouse is of any one species. 5. Display areas and walking woodchip trail areas must be generally shown on the site plan. Any changes to the approved site plan will require a CUP amendment. 6. Any on-site storage and use of pesticides and fertilizers shall meet the standards of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. 7. A dedicated loading area must be identified on the plan. 8. The applicant must show that adequate room exists to provide future septic service for the facility. 9. The size of all buildings should be identified on the site plan. 10. The primary septic area must be identified on the site plan. 11. The applicant must identify the location of public toilet facilities. Such facilities must be handicap accessible. 12. Plans detailing the provision of both water and electricity to the greenhouses must be submitted and approved. Motion withdrawn Applicant Comments Adopt Resolution #2004 – 73 – Approve CUP with conditions CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 7 13. Hours for retail sale of product to customers shall be limited to the following: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 14. The applicant must indicate what times of year the greenhouses will be erected and what times of year they will be open to the public. 15. The “retail/wholesale” greenhouse (the one near the north side of the property) will be the only one open to the public. The “production area” greenhouse (the one near the south side of the property) will be restricted to staff only. 16. Lighting shall comply with all ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 1060.040 of the Corcoran Zoning Ordinance. Light fixtures must have a cutoff angle less than or equal to 90 degrees. 17. Sale of accessory items shall be permitted, provided they do not generate more than 20% of the sales (measured by retail value or sales volume) for the business nor cover more than 10% of the site area. 18. At least 50% of the nursery stock to be sold on site must be grown on site. 19. The wetland setbacks must be shown on the site plan and the gravel drive may not be located within those setback areas. 20. In addition, drainage and utility easements should be provided over both wetlands. 21. The applicant must comply with all requirements from the Elm Creek Watershed Commission. 22. The landscape plan must be revised to provide: a) A planting schedule containing symbols, quantities, common names, botanical names and sizes of plant material. b) A note for each tree on the plan that indicates the quantity and species. c) Planting details, including planting beds and foundation plantings. d) A tree preservation plan. 23. Setback flexibility is allowed for the 60-foot front yard structure setback in accordance with Section 1060.07, Subd. 2 (K) of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant shall install the required landscaping by May 15, 2005. MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Lymangood, and carried unanimously to table consideration of Resolution #2004 – 74 and the associated variances, and approve an extension of the review period for an additional 60 days, not to extend beyond November 19, 2004. Mayor Guenthner declared a recess at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Summerhill OSP Final Plat Planner Lindahl reported that Charles Cudd LLC has requested approval of a final plat for an open space preservation plat on the 58.49-acre site located at the southwest corner of Horseshoe Trail and Mohawk Drive. The applicant would pave Mohawk Drive from the southern border of Corcoran to Horseshoe Trail. The paved access would allow 6 building rights on the parcel, which may be increased to a maximum of 15 building rights through the open space Table consideration of Resolution #2004 – 74 and extend application review period for 60 days Recess Summerhill OSP Final Plat CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 8 preservation plat with density bonuses. There are no substantive changes from the preliminary plat that was approved on July 22, 2004. The developer has been working with the City Engineer to finalize the Mohawk Drive improvement plans and will enter into a developer’s agreement with the City for the project. The draft developer’s agreement was prepared with input from the City Administrator, City Engineer, City Planner and City Attorney. The developer’s agreement will be finalized prior to release of the final plat. Minor changes were recommended to condition #10 of the final plat approval, and also items #8 and #18 of the developer’s agreement. MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #2004 – 75, approving the final plat known as Summerhill for Charles Cudd LLC, property located at the Southwest corner of Horseshoe Trail and Mohawk Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, with the following conditions: 1. A final plat is approved to create 15 lots in accordance with the plans and application received by the City on August 9, 2004, except as amended by this resolution. 2. The development agreement must be executed by the developer and the City prior to release of the final plat. 3. The HOA documents must be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the final plat. 4. Development standards shall be according to the preliminary plat and conditional use permit approvals granted by the City Council on July 22, 2004. 5. The developer must comply with all conditions of preliminary plat (Res. 2004-59a) approval and conditional use permit (Res. 2004-59b) approval. 6. The open space conservation easement must be filed with the final plat at Hennepin County. 7. The trail easement documents must be provided for City staff review prior to release of the final plat. The approved easements must be filed with the final plat. 8. Drainage and utility easements must be provided over and across all wetlands and must be shown on the final plat with the delineated wetland. 9. Park dedication shall be due prior to release of the final plat (15 x $6000 = $90,000.00). 10. Following completion of the boardwalk, the developer may submit a written request to the City for reimbursement of the boardwalk costs. The City Engineer shall inspect the boardwalk for compliance with City standards prior to recommending that staff refund the cost of the boardwalk, not to exceed $10,000.00, from the park dedication funds. 11. The Developer shall comply with all requirements from the City Engineer. 12. The plat must be provided in an electronic format. 13. The applicant must file the final plat at Hennepin County. Adopt Resolution #2004 – 75 – Summerhill OSP Final Plat CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 9 Meadow Creek Estates OSP Final Plat Planner Lindahl reported that Jim Uzzell has requested approval of a final plat for an open space preservation plat on this 100-acre parcel. The final plat is for 12 lots and one 25-acre outlot that will be preserved as permanent open space as part of the 50-acre open space preservation plat. The eastern 47.12 acres, with the existing home, would be platted as Lot 12 and retained by the existing landowner. This parcel is not part of the open space preservation plat. There are no substantive changes from the preliminary plat that was approved on July 22, 2004. The final plat must be revised to include the MNRAM assessment and verification that the wetland setbacks have been correctly identified. This item has been made a condition of approval. The draft developer’s agreement was prepared with input from the City Administrator, City Engineer, City Planner and City Attorney. The developer’s agreement will be finalized prior to release of the final plat. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Lymangood, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #2004 – 76, approving a final plat known as Meadow Creek Estates for Jim Uzzell, for property located at the Northwest corner of County Road 19 and Tessmer Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, with the following conditions: 1. A final plat is approved to allow the creation of 12 lots on the 100-acre parcel in accordance with the plans and application received by the City on August 18, 2004, except as amended by this resolution. 2. The development agreement must be executed by the developer and the City prior to release of the final plat. 3. The HOA documents must be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the final plat. 4. The open space conservation easement must be filed with the final plat at Hennepin County and must be amended to include the following language between item 5 and item 6 in the current draft: “Owner shall prepare a plan for the post-farming use of the easement area to include the planting of natural grasses and landscaping consistent with the preservation of open spaces and view sheds for scenic enjoyment and rural identity. The city must approve the end use plan.” 5. The developer must comply with all conditions of the conditional use permit and the preliminary plat approvals granted by the City Council on July 22, 2004. 6. A MNRAM assessment must be completed for City review and approval. 7. The developer must sign an assessment waiver of the 429 assessment proceedings for the 11 new lots for future improvements to Tessmer Road. 8. Payment of the park dedication fee is required prior to release of the final plat (11 x 6,000=$66,000). 9. The final plat must be in compliance with the City Engineer’s memo dated August 18, 2004. 10. An easement over the pond, outlet, and storm pipe across Lot 11 is required. Meadow Creek Estates OSP Final Plat Adopt Resolution #2004 – 75 – Meadow Creek Estates OSP Plat CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 10 11. An easement over the wetland mitigation site is required. 12. Elm Creek Watershed District approval must be obtained prior to final plat approval. The applicant shall be subject to any conditions. 13. The plat must be provided in electronic format as required in the Corcoran Engineering Design Standards. 14. The final plat must be filed by the applicant at Hennepin County. 15. Final plat approval shall expire two years from the date of approval unless the plat has been filed at Hennepin County. Agriculture Building Standards Discussion was held regarding drafting agricultural building standards. Planner Lindahl advised that staff had identified four options for the Council and is looking for Council direction on possible ordinance amendments. Mayor Guenthner questioned what would be an appropriate process to follow. Council agreed by unanimous consensus that it is important to solicit public comment, and would be appropriate to follow the same process as was used with the ATV ordinance. Planner Lindahl also suggested that it be advertised in the next City newsletter, scheduled to be mailed on Friday, September 3, 2004. The following public comments were heard: Dennis Stieg, 19320 Stieg Road – It would be appropriate to invite local farmers to provide their input. Typically, August and September are busy months, so it may be best to wait until mid –September or October, and schedule it for later in the evening. John Spaeth, 7525 Commerce Street – Suggested that the discussion be held at the next Planning Commission meeting on September 16. The Council concurred, and directed that item be placed on that agenda. Unfinished Business Westside Tire CUP Compliance Administrator Vergin reported that screening is the main issue relating to compliance with the Conditional Use Permit. There is currently outside storage on the premises, which is not allowed under the current CUP. An amendment is necessary to allow outside storage. Planner Lindahl added that options had been addressed previously with Mr. Leuer and no action has been taken. The following public comments were heard: Loren Leuer, 19925 – 75th Avenue, Owner Westside Tire – He thought the issue had been resolved. He put up a fence to screen the materials and is willing to work with the City. There are many federal, state, and county regulations that they are required to follow regarding recyclable materials. He needs cooperation from the City in order to transact business. Mr. Leuer also expressed concern that the City’s recycling company will not accept the large amounts of cardboard produced by businesses in the Commercial District. Council directed staff to meet with Mr. Leuer on site with specific recommendations regarding what is expected of Westside Tire to come into compliance, or amend the Conditional Use Permit, and investigate recycling options. Agriculture Building Standards Public Comments Dennis Stieg, 13920 Stieg Road John Spaeth, 7525 Commerce St Unfinished Business Westside Tire CUP Compliance Public Comments Loren Leuer, Owner, Westside Tire Staff Direction CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 11 County Road Intersection Improvement Agreements County Roads 116 and 30 Councilor Lymangood requested clarification regarding when this signal would be installed. Engineer Vander Top reported that it wouldn’t be done until signalization at County Roads 116 and 10 is completed. The four-way stop will stay at 116 and 30 until they are ready to proceed. Staging is identified in the agreements. Council agreed by unanimous consensus that the agreement should be amended to include that the Corcoran have the discretion to request the improvement at 116 and 30 be completed sooner if requested by the Council. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Thomas and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution #2004 – 77, authorizing construction cooperative agreement No. PW 18-25-04, authorizing the City of Corcoran to enter into said agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute said agreement. County Roads 30 and 101 Councilor Lymangood questioned the right of way expenses described on page 4, stating he was under the impression the City’s share would be zero. Engineer Vander Top advised that since the County is bearing the cost of the entire improvement through their general maintenance budget, that Corcoran would split the cost of the ROW acquisition equally with the County, as defined by the county’s cost sharing policy. MOTION by Lymangood, to amend page 4 of agreement No. PW 17-34-04 to read that Corcoran’s share of ROW acquisition expense is not to exceed $1000. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Bucher, and carried to amend page 4 of agreement No. PW 17-34-04 to read that Corcoran’s share of ROW acquisition expense is not to exceed $2500. Roll call: Bucher, aye; Gageby, aye; Guenthner, aye; Lymangood, naye; Thomas, aye. Motion carried. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Bucher, and carried to adopt Resolution #2004 – 78, authorizing construction cooperative agreement No. PW 17-34- 04, authorizing the City of Corcoran to enter into said agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute said agreement. Roll call: Bucher, aye; Gageby, aye; Guenthner, aye; Lymangood, naye; Thomas, aye. Motion carried. Engineering Design Standards Engineer Vander Top provided an overview of the Engineering Design Standards, advising that these will change frequently. The Design Standards and Detail Plates, which will also be forwarded to the Parks and Trails, Planning and Wastewater Commissions for review and comment. The standards and plates should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Various changes were suggested by Council and Engineer Vander Top advised that #GEN04 - #08 in the Detail Plates will not be included in the final document. County Road Intersection Improvement Agreements Cty Rds 116 and 30 Adopt Resolution #2004 – 77 Cty Rds 30 and 101 Motion to amend Agreement PW 17-34-04 Motion failed Amend Agreement PW 17-34-04 Adopt Resolution #2004 – 78 Roll Call Engineering Design Standards CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2004 12 MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to approve the Engineering Design Standards and Detail Plates as modified, deleting Detail Plates #GEN04 – 08, and refer the standards and plates to the Parks and Trails, Planning and Wastewater Commissions for review and comment. New Business There was no new business for consideration. Council and Staff Reports Infrastructure Status Report Engineer Vander Top provided an update on the Highway 55 Infrastructure Study. The draft report will be available to the Council at the September 23, 2004 meeting. Phasing is addressed in the report, which will help the City of Medina deal with their infrastructure issues. A lift station will be located near Rolling Hills Road and will pump back into Medina. The station will be sized to address Corcoran’s current needs and any upgrades would be triggered by the City of Medina. Staff was directed to communicate with Medina’s City Engineer and consider including potential benefits to the City of Medina in the report. Code Enforcement Quarterly Report Council agreed by unanimous consensus to accept the quarterly Code Enforcement Report for the 2nd Quarter, as presented. Parks and Trails Commission Councilor Gageby reported that the Parks and Trails Commission is currently working on a woodland tree preservation ordinance. Planner Lindahl suggested that this be identified in the newsletter being drafted. Councilor Gageby added that the Parks and Trails Commission reviewed the Park Dedication Fee Schedule and is not recommending any changes at this time. Fire Advisory Report Council agreed to table discussion on this item until the next meeting, due to the lateness of the hour. Hennepin County Smoking Ban Councilor Bucher brought to the Council’s attention that Hennepin County is considering a smoking ban. No action taken. Athletic Association Signs It was noted that in regards to the Athletic Association selling advertising signs for the ball fields, several businesses in Corcoran had purchased signs. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Lymangood, and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 p.m. ______________________________ Kary Tillmann, City Clerk/Treasurer Approve Engineering Design Standards and Detail Plates New Business Council and Staff Reports Infrastructure Status Report Staff Direction Code Enforcement Quarterly Report Parks and Trails Commission Fire Advisory Report Hennepin County Smoking Ban Athletic Association Signs Adjournment