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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-25 Council MinutesCORCORAN CITY COUNCIL 161 SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 CALL TO_ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Larkin called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. Present were Mayor Larkin, Council Members Ken Muck, Dixie Lindsley, Ernie Mayers, and Ken Guenthner. Also present were City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, City Planner Gary Eitel, City Engineer Vince Vander Top, and Police Chief Paul Schutte. There were approximately 10 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA There were the following additions to the agenda: • Police Department Budget Discussion • City Planner/Administrative Coordinator Resumes Discussion OPEN FORUM The following people addressed the Council during the open forum: Keefe Schunk, 670,5 Willow Drive Mr. Schunk addressed the Council regarding his dealings with the Elm Creek Watershed/Hennepin Conservation District. He stated that he felt he was being harassed by the Watershed and proceeded to read correspondence between his attorney and the Watershed District. He explained the history of the complaint, that this has been going on since last year, and what prompted the inquiry of the Watershed. Councilor Lindsley asked Mr. Schunk why he is coming before the Council now, and not at an earlier date. Mr. Schunk stated that up until July, 1997, his communication with the Watershed was strictly verbal. City Engineer Vince Vander Top asked Mr. Schunk if he hired anyone to delineate the wetlands on his property. Mr. Schunk stated that he hired a geologist. Councilor Guenthner stated that he has been attending the Elm Creek Watershed meetings and that there was no indication of the level of concern being expressed by Mr. Schunk. He then offered to go to the Schunk property. Councilor Guenthner then asked Mr. Schunk what he wants from the Council. Mr. Schunk asked that the Council please look at his property. City Planner Gary Eitel then explained to Mr. Schunk that the Elm Creek Watershed/Hennepin Conservation District is the LGU (local government unit) for Corcoran. No action taken. Paul Grubbes Mayor Larkin introduced Paul Grubbes to the Council stating that he would like to open a used clothing store at the old Patnode store on County Road 10 (20112 County Road 10). Gary Eitel explained to the Council that the property is zoned commercial and that this is an approved use in the commercial zone. However, the applicant needs to contact the Building Inspector for a new certificate of occupancy and stated that he may need to meet ADA requirements. Mr. Grubbes stated that he has already talked to the building inspector and that he was told that he needed to provide a handicapped accessible restroom. Mr. Grubbes stated that at the present time, there is no bathroom in the downstairs of the building, only upstairs. There was a brief discussion between the Council and Mr. Grubbe and it was suggested to him to contact the State of Minnesota to discuss ADA requirements in older buildings. No action taken. 162 Tim Zeug, 6525 Rolling Hills Road Mr. Zeug was present to request that he be allowed to build a detached garage on his property and to temporarily exceed the maximum square footage allowed for accessory space, until his new garage is constructed, at which time he will tear down a portion of the old barn. There was brief discussion by the Council. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Larkin, to allow Mr. Zeug to construct a detached garage, to direct staff to prepare an agreement between the City and Mr. Zeug, and upon completion of the detached garage, the portion of the barn be removed within nine months (June 1998). Motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST BY DWIGHT AND LINDA BENSON 2 205 LARKIN ROAD FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A MOUND SEPTIC SYSTEM The applicant, Mr. Benson, and John Bucher, Chairperson for the Wastewater Commission were at the meeting. Mr. Bucher informed the Council that the Wastewater Commission recommends approval of the variance request. There was a brief discussion regarding commissions in Corcoran, and that the Council should adopt commissions by ordinance. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to accept the Wastewater Commission's recommendation to approve the variance application with the conditions that the applicant develop an acceptable mitigation and monitoring plan and that there be a hold harmless agreement to protect the City. Motion carried unanimously. There was a brief discussion on commissions of the City. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to reconstitute the Wastewater Commission by Ordinance, prepared by Jeff Carson. Motion carried unanimously. 81 ST PLACE IMPROVEMENTS Approval of Assessment Waivers There was a brief update given from Vince on the status of the project. There was discussion on the applicants that have signed the waivers and that there is one left to be signed. Councilor Guenthner stated that he would rather see the executed agreements before approving them. There was some discussion among the Council members about having executed agreements, or approving the agreements contingent upon them being signed. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to table this item until the October 9, 1997 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Setting Terms of Assessment Mayor Larkin indicated that he favored paying Maple Grove for the project as the money came in from Hennepin County through the assessment process rather than paying them one large sum. City Engineer Vince Vander Top requested approval from the Council to begin the public hearing notice process of setting the terms of assessment. There was brief discussion. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to begin the public hearing notice process. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENI—A—QENDA 163 There was some discussion on the claim to Hennepin County for the street sign replacement program and the claim to Bonestroo for Phase 2 of the sewer/water study. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Mayers, to approve the following consent agenda: + Approval of List of Claims #723 - 749 + Approval of the September 11, 1997 City Council Minutes + Approval of Pay Voucher No. 2 to Lan Dar Inc. for the Construction of Pioneer Trail (west of County Road 1.9) + Approval of Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to Chard Tiling & Excavating Inc. for the 1995 & 1996 Draintile Improvements + Approval of 1998 Assessor's Contract + Approval of Auditor's Contract for Years Ending 1997, 1998, and 1999 + Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 75, A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MARVIN CUMMINS TO OPERATE AN INCOME TAX AND ACCOUNTING BUSINESS OUT OF AN EXISTING ACCESSORY BUILDING, LOCATED AT 9245 CHERRY LANE, PID #12-119-23 43 0003 + Approval of ORDINANCE NO. 143, AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM WITHIN THE CITY OF CORCORAN ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TOWERS FOR 90 DAYS Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Correspondence-, Letter from Resident on Hillside Drive Council discussed a letter from Joan Parks, a resident on Hillside Drive, who is requesting a 5 mph sign to be placed at the end of the private driveway. There was a discussion on private property versus a City street. Council suggested that the residents on the private property contact the City to find out the cost of a street sign and felt that this was a civil matter. No action taken. Internet Access There was a brief discussion on the need for internet access at this time and the cost of the service. On a motion by Lindsley, seconded by Kluck, to approve having internet access at the City Hall. Motion carried unanimously. October 9. 1997 League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Mayers, to move the meeting start time on Thursday, October 9, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Police Department Budget Issues Police Chief Schutte and the Council discussed the requested reduction of $15,000 from the Police Department budget for 1998. The discussion mainly focused on the purchase of a squad car. Council consensus was to look at this again in a couple of months, when the Council will have a better idea of how the 1997 year end budget will look. No action taken. 164 City Planner/Administriltive Coordinator Resumes Councilor Lindsley updated the Council on the resumes the City received for the Planner/Administrative Coordinator position. She requested that the Council allow her to conduct phone interviews with Gary Eitel and narrow down the number of candidates, then have the whole board interview a reduced number of candidates. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Guenthner, to allow Councilor Lindsley to conduct phone interviews to narrow down the number of candidates. Motion carried unanimously. Councilor Lindsley then explained the packet of material she has prepared for each member of the interview board. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. and informed the public that the Council will be going into a closed session to discuss police department labor negotiations. ATTEST: City &rk Mayor CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS POLICE DEPARTMENT LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Councilor Guenthner opened the closed session at 8:54 p.m. Council Members present were Mayor Larkin, Councilors Guenthner, Lindsley, Kluck, and Mayers. Also present was City Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Doboszenski. The Council discussed the proposed contract for the police department union. ADJOURN On a motion by Muck, seconded by Guenthner, to adjourn the closed session at 9:22 p.m. ATTEST: 4Vy'er Mayor