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November 26, 2002 Agenda
Prepared By: Sue Vergin, Administrator
CITY OF CORCORAN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2002
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The City Council met in regular session on November 14, 2002 at City Hall in
Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Councilors Bucher, Gageby, Gmach,
Guenthner and Thomas. Also present were Administrator Vergin, Police Chief
Schutte and Public Works Director Meister. Mayor Guenthner called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
MOTION by Gmach, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to approve
the agenda as modified to include Police Department; Workshop Sessions;
Planning Commission matters.
Open Forum – Chuck Lymangood addressed the council and informed them that
he was making a donation to the City of 8 books which address planning issues.
He also questioned if it would be appropriate for him to meet with the city
department heads prior to taking office in January, 2003. The council encouraged
Mr. Lymangood to do so.
MOTION by Gmach, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to approve
the consent agenda items as follows:
5.a Approve the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2002 as
presented.
5.c Approve the Council Workshop Minutes of November 7, 2002 as
presented.
5.d Approve the Canvassing Board Minutes of November 7, 2002 as
presented.
5.e. Approve claims #3212 - 3277, in the amount of $21,633.19, as presented.
5.f Adopt Resolution #2002-77, Met Council Interim Strategy to Reduce
Non-Point Source Pollution.
MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Gmach, and carried unanimously to accept
the minutes of the October 24, 2002 Regular Council meeting as amended.
No Action was taken on item 5.g. to Ratify the Union Contract.
Administrator Vergin reported on the Chester Barton Estates Outlot A. Vergin
informed the council that she has had several conversations with various property
owners affected by the tax-forfeiture of the outlot. It appears that there will not be
a 100% consensus of the property owners to create a home owners association,
and there is a split 4 to 4 on proceeding to pave the road.
Public Works Director Meister informed the council on the condition of the road
and what he feels would need to be done at a minimum to bring it up to city gravel
standard. Tiling, clean out the ditches, and add gravel, for an estimated cost of
$14,400. Meister indicated that he has issues with accepting a gravel road, would
prefer to see it paved.
MOTION by Gmach, seconded
by Thomas, and carried
unanimously to order the
preparation of a feasibility study
including the options for both
graveling and paving the road,
meeting city standards.
Called to Order
Agenda Approval
Open Forum
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of 10/24/02 Council
Minutes
Chester Barton Outlot A
Document 5.b
November 26, 2002 Agenda
Prepared By: Sue Vergin, Administrator
CITY OF CORCORAN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2002
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Order Feasibility Study
MOTION by Gmach, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance No. 2002-180, referring to Non-Conforming Structures and Uses.
Mayor Guenthner addressed the council on a conversation he had with a resident
over their concern with the standards set for accessory structures on parcels of
three acres or less.
The council confirmed the decision that they had made when approving the
ordinance requiring identical materials. This should not create a hardship, that it
sets a positive tone for subdivisions and protects the values of the properties.
Mayor Guenthner provided an overview of the steps that the Planning Services
Selection Committee had taken in selecting a planning consultant. At this time
the Committee has recommended a firm based on professionalism,
communicating in a business manner, and the capability of representing the city in
a positive manner. With that, the Selection Committee has recommended moving
forward with negotiating a contract. That contract will come back to the Council
for final ratification.
Addressed the police staffing issue in the proposed 2003 budget. Councilor
Bucher requested that the position be justified and rationalized. This matter will
be brought back to the council on November 26 for further discussion.
Long range goals and establishing workshop schedules will be addressed at the
December 12, 2002 council meeting.
Requested that the council receive the full agenda packets for the Planning
Commission Meetings, and that the council will appoint a representative to attend
future meetings of the commission. It was also suggested that on-going training
for commission members would be appropriate.
MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Gmach, and carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
_____________________________
Susan Vergin, City Administrator
Ordinance No. 2002-180
Non-Conforming
Accessory Structure Standards
Planning Services Update
Police Staffing / Budget 2003
12/12/02 Agenda Items
Planning Commission Packets
and Council Representation
Adjournment