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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-13 Council MinutesCORCORAN CITY COUNCIL 71 FEBRUARY 13, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL_ Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. Present were Mayor Larkin, Council Members Ken Kluck, Ernie Mayers, Ken Guenthner, and Dixie Lindsley. Also present were City Administrator Bob Derus, City Planner Gary Eitel, Police Chief Paul Schutte, City Attorney Jeff. Carson, and Planning Commissioner Hohenstein. There were approximately 55 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA The agenda was set as presented, with the following additions: • Resignation of Public Works Supervisor Dan Brotzler • Request by Arnie Palmer for sketch plan approval for subdivision CI1Y OF LORETTO MAYOR DEAN S H IDT - DI CUSS POSSIBLE JOINT WATER SYSTEM WITH CORCORAN NEAR HWY. 55 AND CO. RD. 1 City of Loretto Mayor Dean Schmidt was at the meeting to explain the background to the study that had been recently completed for a water system to serve both the City of Loretto and a portion of Corcoran, near the intersection of Highway 55 and County Road 19. Loretto Councilor Kenton Torve, and City Engineer Chuck Janski were also at the meeting. The City Council discussed: • Financing • The area of Corcoran that could be served by a water system • A quick overview of each of the options • Size of the water tower Mayor Schmidt asked for authorization for a panel to continue working on the effort. The City of Corcoran Council consensus was that the preliminary information was favorable. Moved by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to authorize the City staff to work with Loretto on the joint water system. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT ITEM Gary Eitel, presented the Planning Commission report. Front Yard Setback Variances for Lots 1 2 and 4 Block 1 Jack and Cheryl Addition Gary introduced this item. The City Council discussed: • The size of the lots in relation to possible problems with septic systems. Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to adopt Resolution No. 1997 - 03, A RESOLUTION GRANTING FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCES FROM 60 FEET TO 40 FEET FOR LOTS 1, 2, AND 4, BLOCK 1, JACK AND CHERYL ADDITION, LOCATED AT 20110, 20120, AND 20115 AUGER AVE., PID #26-119-23 12 0012, PID #26-119-23 12 0013, AND PID #26-119-23 12 0015. Motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed: Kellingion Construction Inc. for Site Plan Approval to Facilitate the Construction of a 8,490 s .ft. Office/Warehouse Building and a Conditional Use Permit Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to adopt Resolution No. 1997 - 04, A RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO KELLINGTON CONSTRUCTION, Z INC. TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 8,490 SQ. FT. OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 20110 AUGER AVE., PID #26-119-23 12 0012. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Guenthner seconded by Lindsley, to adopt Resolution No. 1997 - 05, A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO KELLINGTON CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO OPERATE A CONTRACTOR'S SHOP AND YARD, LOCATED AT 20110 AUGER AVE., PID #26-119-23 12 0012. Motion carried unanimously. Wayne German Request for Sketch Plan Approval for the Residential Subdivision of an 80 Acre Farm into 8 Lots Located at 10110 Co Rd. 116, PID #01-119-23 33 0001. Gary introduced this item. Moved by Mayers, seconded by Muck, to approve the sketch plan as requested. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS Appointing Two Members of the Planning Commission to Serve on the Downtown Sewer Committee Gary informed the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended appointing Loren Kohnen and either John Bucher, Tom Sydloski, Carl Kalk, or Terry Zimmerman. Chairman Bucher will set the last appointment. Discussion Regarding he Commercial Land Use Along Larkin Road Gary Eitel explained The Council discussed: • The properties on that side of Larkin Road are predominantly commercial uses. • The loss of the buffer (from residential on the south side) on the north side of the road if these properties are rezoned. • The lot proposed to be used for mini storage has a considerable area of wetland on it, which will minimize the size of the building. Moved by Lindsley, seconded by Mayers, to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to direct the staff to proceed with a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the three properties on Larkin Road (Treptau and Neumann). Motion carried unanimously. Applications for Alternate Planning Commissioner Mayor Larkin explained that the City Council appoints Planning Commissioners. No action taken. Planning Commission Appreciation Dinner Because of the County Road H 6 and 10 Intersection realignment open house on March 20th, the Council decided that the Planning Commission Appreciation Dinner would be best scheduled for April 17, 1997 at Russell's of Course in St. Michael. ARNIE PALMER - REQUEST TO REVISIT SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY ALONG ROLLING HILLS ROAD Arnie Palmer and his attorney, Tom Emmer, were at the meeting to request that the City revisit the concepts of the platting of Palmer's property (120 acres on the northeast side of Lake Jubert). The City Council discussed: • Neighbor concerns. • The recent driveway/access issue, on the South side of the Dornsbach property. Gary Eitel explained that the access will be a problem in terms of lot width, when it comes to subdivision. • The past staff report Ken Guenthner noted for the record that he will be withdrawing from discussion or action 73 relating to the Palmer property because he had represented Palmer (as his attorney) on this property. CONLIN-UED DISCUSSION QhI D WNT W WASTE ATER ISS ES The City Council briefly discussed the letter they received from the City of Maple Grove. A1212ointmeaLs tQ. Sewer Task Force Moved by Lindsley, seconded by Kluck, to appoint Ken Guenthner and Ernie Mayers to represent the City Council on the Sewer Task Force. Motion carried with all members voting aye, except Mayers who voted no (Mayers' vote was taken as a light-hearted protest to the appointment). The Council also cast written ballots for appointment to the Sewer Task Force. Jim Bullert was appointed after receiving the most votes in the written ballots for the at -large representative. There was a tie among three people for the other at large representative. After another ballot there was still a tie (the Mayor did not cast a second ballot). The Council then flipped a coin between Jeff Ophoven and Ron Thomas. Jeff Ophoven won the coin toss and was declared the second member at -large on the task force. Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Mayers, to appoint Stan Chastek and John Spaeth as the business representatives on the committee, and Phil Schutte as the downtown resident on the committee, and continue to look for another downtown resident to serve on the committee. Motion carried unanimously. There was then a discussion about who could fill out the committee membership, as a downtown resident. John Spaeth suggested Frank Jedlicki, since he lives in Corcoran and owns a lot in the downtown area. The Council agreed to appoint Jedlicki as a resident member. Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Kluck, to convene the first meeting of the Sewer Task Force on Monday, February 24th, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Guenthner stated that it is his understanding that the Task Force should designate the chair, alternate chair, recording secretary, agenda, timetable, procedures, etc. Joint Corcoran/Maple Grove City Council Meeting The Council suggested that Derus set up a meeting with the City of Maple Grove on Thursday February 20 or Thursday, March 6. Derus will let the City Council know. TODD AND BRENDA WORTH 20941. COUNTY ROAD 30 - REQUEST TO TRANSFER A DEVELOPMENT RIGHT TO A CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY Derus briefly explained the application of Todd and Brenda Worth, for transfer of a development right to an adjacent property owner. They own two small lots next to one another. Their house is on one of the lots and their septic system is on the other. They acknowledge that the one lot is not independently buildable. Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Mayers, to approve the transfer of the development right from the lot owned by Todd and Brenda Worth, described as PID #10-119-23-42-0002, to the property surrounding it owned by Bob and Ruth Colebank (PID #10-119-23-42-0007), contingent upon the Worth's making application to combine their two lots (PID # 10-119-23-42-0002 and PID #10-119-23-42-0001). Motion carried unanimously. POLICE REPORT Chief Schutte presented the Police Report. Leaders Version 2 Modules Moved by Lindsley, seconded by Guenthner, to accept the proposal from USTI for the two modules at no charge to the City and to add the annual support fee of $220.00 to the existing support fee. Motion carried unanimously. Police Reserves Chief Schutte acknowledged that the Police Reserves have put in 1000 volunteer hours in 1996. Chief Schutte also noted that Reserve Officer Hauslauden had resigned because he was moving. Tile Council inquired about the cost of training reserve officers. No action was taken. BUDGET Approval of 1996 Year End Budget Rel2ort Derus briefly highlighted a couple of issues with respect to the 1996 budget, and asked if the Council wanted to go over the specific line items. The Council discussed; • The net cost to the city for recycling • Gravel budget - Dan explained that the reason the gravel budget was not fully spent was due to the dry fall. Moved by Kluck, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the 1996 year-end budget report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1997 Budget Issues Moved by Larkin, seconded by Guenthner to table the 1997 budget issues (including the requests by the road department for wage and benefit increases). Motion carried unanimously. Establishment of City Council Goals The Council briefly discussed. Administrator Derus was directed to send out a form to obtain goals of each member over the next 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Kluck , seconded by Guenthner, to send Alden Just, who came to look at the truck on a Saturday, an apology. Motion carried unanimously. The Council pulled the E-Z Recycling contract until the next meeting to have Chris Reinhardt of E-Z Recycling come out to meet with the City Council. Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Muck, to approve the consent items as follows: *Approval of List of Claims #96 - #172 *Approval of the January 23, 1997 City Council Minutes *Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION AS AN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE FOR DONALD AND ANN SCHERBER *Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION AS AN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE FOR LELAND AND BARBARA CORNELIUS *Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 08, A RESOLUTION AMENDING SEC. 4.47 OF ORD. 125 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT *Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 09, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BID BY BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLICK & ASSOC. TO UPDATE THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL STATE AID NEEDS REPORTING FOR 1997 FOR $1,500. *Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 10, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DONATION OF $341.25 FROM THE CORCORAN LIONS FOR POLICE SUPPLIES *Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 11, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GIVING 75 AWAY OF AN APPLE II GS COMPUTER AND SCRAPING OF A MINOLTA EP-41 SZ COPIER •Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 12, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF THE 1978 DUMP TRUCK TO GARY ANDERSON OF BLACKTOP PAVING FOR $11,667.00 Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Public W rk Su ervisor Dan Brotzler's Resignation Moved by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to accept the resignation of Dan BrotzIer with appreciation of the years of service to the City. Motion carried unanimously. Sue Poulsen 21 2 Hom stead Trail -Snowmobile CQmj2laints. Sue Poulsen was at the meeting to register a complaint about snowmobiles and to request that the NW Trails route near her house is shut down. There was a long discussion about many related issues: • Is the NW Trails Association willing to look at alternatives? • Is the Association Bonded and insured? • The difficulty in enforcement • Should the Corcoran PD have a snowmobile? • It was a good year for snowmobiles because of all the snow. • The NW Trails will shut down a route if the landowner requests it. • A proper setback for houses from trails • With all. of the statewide snowmobile deaths, it would be an opportune time to ask a snowmobile manufacturer to donate a snowmobile for law enforcement purposes. • Staff/Attorney were directed to obtain other snowmobile ordinances. • Paul Schutte was directed to send a letter to the NW Trails. Paul also volunteered to ask the Sheriff for snowmobile patrol in the City of Corcoran. No action was taken. DI C SSION Administrative Pr cedures for Sating and Modifying_ Agendas Moved by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley to authorize Jeff Carson to create an ordinance establishing a date and time deadline for business agenda items. New business, unless ministerial, could be discussed but not voted on. Motion carried unanimously. Invoi e for i227 Membership with the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Moved by Muck, seconded by Mayers, to pay the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council invoice at the same level as past years $1,000. Motion carried unanimously. Re 2 2ort on Format for a Public Forum to Review the Consultant Report on the Realignment of the Co. Rd. 116 and Co. Rd. 10 Intersection Moved by Muck, seconded Guenthner, to accept the format for the public forum on the County Roads 10/116 realignment, per the staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss ApoointMent of a City Engineer The matter was briefly discussed. The Administrator was directed to put it on the next agenda. rc Home Rule Charter Commission Appointment The City Council decided not to take action on recommendations to the judge for appointment to the Home Rule Charter Commission. Update on Negotiations with the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce on Rental of the Small. Meeting Room The Council directed the Administrator to negotiate a lease with the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce at approximately $250/month. Wastewater Commission The Council was given a copy of the Wastewater Commission Minutes from 2/12/97. No action was taken. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. ATTEST: City Administrator Mayor