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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-27 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Members present were: Mayor Larkin and City Councilors: Dixie Lindsley, Ernie Mayers, and Ken Kluck. Member Excused: Ken Guenthner. Also present: City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, City Planner Gary Eitel, Police Officer John Hamilton, and Road Department Employees Bob Krei and Pat Meister. There were approximately 25 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA The agenda was set with the following changes: • The Discussion on Ordinance for Meeting and Agenda Procedures was pulled from the Agenda • Sewer Task Force Committee Report added under "Other Business" • Discussion on Tires for the Road Grader added under "Other Business" • Request by New Life Christian Center added under "Other Business" POLICE UNIONIZATION Mayor Larkin informed that Council that the Police Department is unionizing and that there needs to be a representative appointed from Corcoran. Mayor Larkin appointed Councilor Lindsley to represent the City. OPEN FORUM The following people addressed the Council during the Open Forum: Bill Halverstadt. 6420 Old Settlers Road Mr. Halverstadt was present to inform the Council of a problem he is having with a culvert on his property. The Council directed the Public Works staff to look into it. Chuck Lymangood Chuck Lymangood was present to request that he is given the results of the secret ballots for the vote on the Planning Commission alternate member and the Sewer Task Force Committee members. Frank explained his position and shared that he voted for Bill Glowacki for the Planning Commission. He then explained that these are advisory committees, they do not make policy. There was then a discussion between Mr. Lymangood and members of the council on whether or not they felt comfortable sharing who they voted for. Mr. Lymangood then requested that he be given copies, immediately, of all written materials the Council has received for the meeting. He was handed the "House" packet. He also requested copies of what was given to the Council in addition to the packet, and if he was denied those copies, he requested that the Council adjourn the meeting. He was informed that copies could be provided for him on Friday. No further action was taken. PAIGE PETERSON - OUESTIONS REGARDING SIX PROPERTIES ANNEXED TO MAPLE -� GROVE Ms. Peterson was present to discuss the annexation of six properties with the City Council. Ms. Peterson requested clarification of former Clerk/Administrator Bob Derus's letter regarding any future assessment to her property. There were also a few other property owners from Appaloosa Woods that questioned the annexation of six properties to Maple Grove and the rate at which 8 A they are to be assessed. The Council discussed that the Corcoran assessment would only be for the improvement of the road. Ms. Peterson also asked the Council that in the event her current septic system failed, would she be required to annex to Maple Grove. Mayor Larkin stated that if she would like to annex, that the Council would approve the annexation. JOINT WORKSHOP BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CHARTER COMMISSION Mayor Larkin explained that a joint meeting between the City Council and the Charter Commission has been set for Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken. TERRY SALAZAR - USE OF KITCHEN FACILITIES Ms. Salazar wrote a letter to the Council to request the use of the Civic Center kitchen facilities for approximately five days to prepare food to be sold at the Carver County Fair. Ms. Salazar was not present. The council directed staff to contact her and invite her to the next meeting so this item could be discussed. ORDINANCE FOR MEETING AND AGENDA PROCEDURES This item was pulled from the Agenda at the advise of the City Attorney. COUNTRYSIDE PLAZA SIGN Phil Kerber - Possible Sites for Sign Mr. Kerber was not present. City Planner Gary Eitel informed the Council that a permanent site has not been designated for the sign for Countryside Plaza. Gary explained that he would like to see the sign ordinance be amended after a final draft of the Countryside Plaza sign is submitted. Councilors Mayers and Kluck stated that they felt the ordinance amendment should occur before the approval of the sign. Council then asked Gary who would be responsible for the maintenance of the sign. Gary explained that he feels it would be the responsibility of the business owners, but that it would ultimately be the Council's decision. No action was taken. UPDATE ON THE LORETTO/CORCORAN JOINT WATER SYSTEM Mayor Larkin introduced this item and informed the Council that he wrote a letter to Loretto Mayor, Dean Schmidt, stating that the City of Corcoran has not approved or denied assisting Loretto with the expense of the tower. Mayor Larkin questioned what Medina's position is on this issue. A lengthy discussion then broke out between members of the audience, the Council, and Gary Eitel regarding: • Possible industrial buildings that could move to Corcoran as a result of City water • Cost of the tower • Location of the tower • Using T.I.F. funds to fund the project • The 47% Loretto, 53% Corcoran cost of the tower Gary Eitel asked for direction from. the Council of whether or not he is to continue discussions with the City of Loretto. Council decided to table this item until the April 10th meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Q 7 Claim number 271 was pulled from the consent agenda for further consideration in two weeks. v On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the following consent agenda items: -Approval of List of Claims #227- 292 (with the exception of claim #271) -Approval of the March 13, 1997 City Council Minutes -Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 23, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE POULTRY ORDINANCE TO DEFINE OSTRICHES AS ONE HALF LARGE ANIMAL UNIT Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Final ChecktoBob D Mayor Larkin questioned the final separation check to Bob Derus and the current personnel policy. Council was informed that they were given a copy of the personnel policy at the beginning of the year in a three-ring binder. No action was taken. Correspondence No action was taken. e County Road I Q ount R 16 intersection Open House There was a lengthy discussion regarding the studying of the County Road 10/116 and the County Road 10150 intersections. Council discussed: • Partnership between Corcoran and Hennepin County • Possible stop sign at County Road 10 and County Road 50 • The timeline for changing the alignment of the County Road 10/116 intersection • Other ways of funding instead of waiting for Hennepin County to do the project No action was taken. OTHER BUSINESS Sewer Task Force Committee Report Bud Gleason and Greg Ebert from the Sewer Task Force Committee were present to ask for direction from the City Council on what they are suppose to study. There was a lengthy discussion among the Council and audience on the following: • Various options to sewer the downtown area • The HRUC plans and their funding • Studying the developed and un-developed land in the downtown area • Possibility of a school in Corcoran • Studying strictly the commercial area Vince Vander Top from Bonestroo and Associates was present to ask the Council if they intended for him to attend the Sewer Task Force Committee meetings. On a motion by Muck, seconded by Mayers, to appoint Vince Vander Top to the Sewer Task Force Committee as a volunteer. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council tabled this item for two weeks to come back with direction for the Sewer Task Force Committee. Approval of a Resolution for Don Pouliot On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to approve Resolution No. 1997 - 24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. , A REQUEST BY DON POULIOT TO CREATE A 1.1 ACRE PARCEL FROM A 49.4 ACRE FARMSTEAD, LOCATED AT 6620 PIONEER TRAIL, PID #31-1.19-23 110002 AND PID #31-119-23 14 0005. Motion carried unanimously. 88 Staffing Issues There were comments raised by the public regarding the staffing issues the City is experiencing with the resignation of the Administrator and Public Works Supervisor. Council suggested that they attend the April 1, 1997 joint meeting. Tires for Road Grader Pat Meister and Bob Krei were present to address the Council on the need for new tires for the road grader, an air compressor for the shop, and advertising for gravel bids. On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley to direct staff to advertise for bids for gravel and gravel hauling. Motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to approve the purchase of grader tires at an approximate cost of $3000 and the purchase of an air compressor. Motion carried unanimously. Daniel Petrie - Request for Apology from Mayor Larkin Daniel Petrie, owner of Stitch -It, was present to request an apology from the Mayor for comments made at the March 13, 1997 meeting. A lengthy discussion occurred regarding respect for Council and residents during Council meetings and the style of meetings that are held in Corcoran. Councilor Lindsley responded for the Council. No action was taken. New Life Christian Center Use of Civic Center Room The City received a request from the New Life Christian Center for the use of the large civic center room every Wednesday night for the rest of the year. There was a brief discussion among the Council. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Larkin, to keep the contract with the New Life Christian Center as it is; use of the Civic Center and Council Chamber on Sundays and the Council Chamber on Wednesdays. Motion carried unanimously. Home Business Committee There have been requests by residents to serve on the Home Business Committee. Council directed staff to advertise in the April 7, 1997 edition of the Crow River News for G members to serve on the Home Business Committee. It was suggested that there be two members who have home businesses, two members that are interested in getting a home business, and at least one Council member. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 10:47 P.M. ATTEST: tX44 City terk Mayor