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Home My WebLink About1997-07-10 Council MinutesCORCORAN CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 1997 127 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present were Mayor Larkin, Council Members Ken Kluck, Ernie Mayers, Ken Guenthner, and Dixie Lindsley. Also present were City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, City Planner Gary Eitel, City Attorney Jeff Carson, and Police Chief Paul Schutte. There were approximately 20 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA The Agenda was set as submitted. PLANING COMMISSION CONSENT „ITEMS Gary Eitel and Toni Hohenstein presented the Planning Commission report. The following items were discussed by the Council: EST BY J E BERTHIAUME FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40' X 100' ACCESSORY BUILDING ON AN 11 ACREP TO OPERATE HIS LAWN AND SNOW BUSINESS LOCATED AT 23830 JIONEER TRAIL. PID #30-119-23 33 0004 There was a lengthy discussion between the City Council, applicant, neighboring residents, City Planner, and Toni Hohenstein. They discussed the following: • Access to property is off a private driveway - every on driveway giving their consent • Public Works Department approving a separate access off of Pioneer Trail • Outside employment - the meaning of two outside employees • Commercial businesses versus home occupations • Whether the Conditional Use Permit covers a 13.5 foot sidewall height • The fact that the Conditional Use Permit runs with the property - Jeff Carson clarified that it can only be for the use as described in the permit itself On a motion by Mayers to approve Resolution No. 1997 - , A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JOE BERTHIAUME TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40' X 100' (4000 SQ. FT.) ACCESSORY BUILDING ON AN l 1 ACRE PARCEL TO OPERATE HIS LAWN AND SNOW BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 23830 PIONEER TRAIL, PID #30-119-23 33 0004 with the clarification on outside employment and that the building is limited to a 12 foot sidewall height. After a lengthy discussion on outside employment and sidewall height, Councilor Lindsley seconded Mayers motion stating the Conditional Use Permit contains language addressing outside employment and sidewall height. There was another discussion regarding how the Conditional Use Permit should be articulated. The applicant, Mr. Berthiaume, then stood up and informed the Council that he is withdrawing his application. The motion made by Mayers and seconded by Lindsley was then withdrawn subject to the application being withdrawn by the applicant. No action was taken., 128 A REOUEST BY BUD SAUER FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF CHESTER BARTON CASE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION -THE REPL TTING OF OUTLOT A, CASE FARM ADDITION INTO 3 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED AT 23XXX PIONEER TRAIL, PID #31-1.19-23 23 0002. City Attorney, Jeff Carson, informed the Council that he will be meeting with the planner from Greenfield and Gary regarding access off of Belle Street in Greenfield. On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Kluck, to approve Resolution No. 1997 - 52, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF CHESTER BARTON CASE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION, THE REPLATTING OF OUTLOT A, CASE FARM ADDITION INTO 3 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED AT 23XXX PIONEER TRAIL, PID #31-119-23 23 0002. Motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST BY BILL HANSON FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 14' X 24' 3 SIDED SHELTER FOR HORSES ON A 10.56 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 9320 CAIN ROAD ID #11-119-23 33 0003 Gary Eitel gave some background information on this item. Toni Hohenstein also briefly discussed this item with Council. On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to approve Resolution No. 1997 - 53, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BILL HANSON TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 14' X 24' (336 SQ. FT.) 3-SIDED SHELTER FOR HORSES ON A 10.56 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT 9320 CAIN ROAD, PID #11-119-23 33 0003. Motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST BY ANNE CHRISTOPHERSON FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A E UINE/CA ELID VETERINARY PRACTICE OUT OF AN EXISTIN ACCESSORY BUILDING, LOCATED AT 7937 MAPLE HILL ROAD PID #24-119-23 31 0010 Gary Eitel gave some background information on the request. There was a brief discussion on the disposal of manure. On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to approve Resolution No. 1997 - 54, A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ANNE CHRISTOPHERSON TO OPERATE AN EQUINE/CAMELID VETERINARY PRACTICE OUT OF AN EXISTING ACCESSORY BUILDING, LOCATED AT 7937 MAPLE HILL ROAD, PID #24-119-23 31 0010. Motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST BY HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A CHURCH LOCATED AT 10110 CO. RD. 116 PID #01-119-23 33 0001 Gary presented the application. On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Mayers, to approve Resolution No. 1997 - 55, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, LOCATED AT 10110 COUNTY ROAD 116, PID #01-119-23 33 0001. Motion carried unanimously. REVISIONS TO PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HUNTER'S RIDGE Gary Eitel gave the background information. Toni Hohenstein explained the Planning Commissions' concerns with the plat. There was a lengthy discussion on the size of lots 3 and 4. The discussion centered on the size of accessory buildings the code allows on a parcel of 10 acres, and the fact that lots 3 and 4 have only approximately three acres of buildable land. Jeff Carson stated that if the developer has provided a non -variance subdivision, the City cannot 129 deny because they just don't like the configuration of the lots. The issue is the code for accessory buildings because it does not stipulate width to depth ratio. Larkin moved to approve the plat of Hunter's Ridge. Motion died due to lack of a second. There was a discussion on placing covenants on the development. Jeff Carson explained that the City and the developer can work together on the covenants. The developer, Wayne German, agreed to place covenants on the development. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Muck, to authorize the preparation of a resolution approving the Final Plat of Hunter's Ridge and authorize the Planner to work with the developer to create covenants on lots 3 and 4 regarding size of accessory buildings. TOWER ORDINANCE On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to authorize the City Attorney to work on developing a tower ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST BY BOB REINKE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF E NORTH Gary gave the background of the request by Bob Reinke, which is to participate in the improvement of the unimproved portion of 66th Avenue North so that he will have access to his property. There was a lengthy discussion between members of the Council, Gary, the Reinkes, residents of Country Seasons Estates and Hedtke's Hackamore Homesites, Mr. William E. Mason, and City Attorney Jeff Carson. The discussion focused on the following: • Mr. Reinke possibly differing some costs for the upgrade of the road(s) • Concern of Gleason Road being extended to 66th Avenue North creating a through street from County Road 101 to County Road 116 • Council questioned why Mr. Reinke cannot access off of Hunter Road • Mr. Mason questioned ownership of the unimproved portion of 66th Avenue North - Jeff Carson responded • Council having the authority to extend 66th Avenue North if they so desire • Having Mr. Reinke submit some type of sketch plan or plat to make it easier to see his intent • If Mr. Reinke can have a private driveway instead of improving the unimproved portion of 66th Avenue North - Jeff Carson stated it is a public right-of-way and the City is responsible for it The consensus of the Council was to have the City Planner meet with the Reinkes and bring forward a sketch plan and the Council will consider the use of 66th Avenue North. No action was taken. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - UPDATE ON JUL Y 3, 1997 MEETING Peter Eiden, secretary for the Personnel Committee, addressed the Council and gave the background for position "A" and explained that he submitted two cover letters to the Council regarding Positions "A" and "B" The Council and members of the Personnel Committee discussed the following: • Comp time hours for Public Works employees • Winter work load for Public Works • The position being split between office work and field work • Councilor Lindsley expressed the need for someone to handle the administrative tasks of the Public Works Department • Promoting someone from within the City • Priorities - if money is better spent elsewhere • Focus on Position "B", a planning/administrative position, before Position "A" 130 The discussion then focused on Position "B". The Personnel Committee stated that they feel their job is accomplished by providing the Council with the two positions they were asked to create. The Council consensus was to place this item on the Agenda for the next meeting for Council to discuss and make a decision. The Personnel Committee members asked to Council to be open-minded when considering these positions. Council thanked the Personnel Committee for their efforts. POLICE REPORT Solicitation Ordinance Chief Schutte briefly introduced this item and stated that the City of Corcoran could draft an Ordinance similar to that of Medina's and Maple Grove's. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Larkin, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and license application form for the City of Corcoran similar to those of Medina and Maple Grove. Motion carried unanimously. LEADRS Chief Schutte briefly explained that the entering of ICR's into the computer data base for the Police Department has fallen behind, and he is requesting that Becky's hours be extended from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. so that she may dedicate her time to entering ICR's. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Mayers, to extend Becky's hours from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to accommodate the update of LEADRS for the period of time it will take to get caught up from January 1997 to present. Motion carried unanimously. FENCE BIDS FOR LION'S FIELD AT CITY PARK There was a brief discussion by Council On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Kluck, to accept the bid from North Star Fence Co. with the condition that the City retain the old fence. There was a discussion regarding the old fence, where it would be stored, and the cost savings to the City. The motion was withdrawn by Guenthner. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley to accept the bid from North Star Fence Co. Motion carried unanimously. STEVE KOHNEN - DEDICATION OF ADDITIONAL 17 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY Steve Kohnen was at the meeting to express concerns of having to dedicate an additional 17 feet of right-of-way for County Road 19 because of a tile line located within the 17 feet that drains two surrounding farms as well as his own. Gary explained that it is stated in the subdivision ordinance that additional right-of-way be dedicated and that Mr. Kohnen can apply for a variance from the code. There was a discussion regarding how Hennepin County replaces the property to its original condition once they are finished with their project. The consensus of the Council was to have the Public Works Department meet with Hennepin County when the time comes that the County improves County Road 19. CORRESPONDENCE WITH CHUCK LYMANGOOD AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mayor Larkin updated the Council on correspondence he has received from the State of Minnesota regarding a complaint filed by Chuck Lymangood regarding certain actions of the City Council. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. CONSENT AGENDA 131 On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the consent items as follows: • Approval of List of Claims #511 - 558 Approval of the June 26, 1997 City Council Minutes Approval of a Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 56, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GAMBLING LICENSE FOR BINGO, PULL -TABS, AND RAFFLES AT THE CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Correspondence No action taken. ADJOURN On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Guenthner, to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: City &rk _� • Mayor