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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-23 Council Minutes196 CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 23, 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 Kluck, Dixie Lindsley, Ernie Mayers, and Ken Guenthner. Also present were City Clerk Stacy Doboszenski, Police Chief Paul Schutte, Police Officer John Hamilton, City Planner/Administrative Coordinator Roger Brornander, and Public Works Lead Persons Robert Krei and Pat Meister. There were approximately 6 people in attendance at the meeting. SET AGENDA There were the following additions to the agenda: • Wastewater Commission Recommendation on MPCA Rule 7080 Ordinance OPEN FORUM The following people addressed the Council during the open forum: Peter Eiden the Council that he is resigning from volunteering to pursue a Pete Eiden was present and informed home occupation. He thanked the Council for allowing him to volunteer. The council then thanked him. PUBLIC WORK GRADER UPDATE Roger Bromander passed out a memo from City Engineer Vince Vander Top and the Public Works department on the purchasing a new grader. Pat Meister introduced the John Deere and Cat salesmen to the Council. Mayor Larkin asked the Public Works department if they had a recommendation. There was a discussion among the Council, Public Works, and Roger on what buying option is best suitable for the City. The following questioned were brought up: • Average life expectancy of a grader • How much wear and tear is placed on the grader • Amount of repairs needed on the grader • Councilor Mayers questioned the dealers the style of motor for repair cost • Council questioned if both graders have been test drove; Bob and Pat stated yes • Both machines are comparable; can't distinguish a difference • Interest rate is the same for both graders • The burden falls on the price At this time, there was continued discussion between the Council and the two grader dealers. Council then discussed among themselves which grader to purchase. On a motion by Kluck, seconded by Larkin, to purchase the Caterpillar grader. Motion failed with Kluck and Larkin voting aye; Guenthner, Lindsley and Mayers voting no. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Guenthner, to purchase the John Deere grader. Motion carried with Mayers, Guenthner, and Lindsley voting aye; Kluck and Larkin voting no. There was then a discussion on buying a new grader versus buying a rental return. On a motion by Mayers, seconded by Lindsley, to purchase the brand new John Deere and finance 197 over two years. Motion carried unanimously. PQLICE REPORT Donation tonowmobile Program Chief Schutte stated that the Corcoran Police Department has received a $1500 check from Kerry Hicks, owner of Hicks Concrete. Council thanked Hicks concrete and noted that there is a resolution in the consent agenda thanking them. Squad Car Chief Schutte stated the bid for police package squad cars was awarded to Superior Ford for $20,202.00. With equipping the new vehicle, the total cost will be under the $24,000 budgeted. There was a brief discussion on whether or not the 1994 Crown Victoria will be kept or sold and the cost of changing over equipment from one squad to another. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the ordering of a new squad. Motion carried unanimously. COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR 1998 Council briefly discussed approving a cost of living increase. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley, to approve a 2.5% across the board cost of living increase. Motion carried unanimously. POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTINUED At this time, Councilor Kluck questioned Chief Schutte why on a Friday afternoon there was not a squad on duty when there is a squad on duty on a Sunday morning. Police Chief Schutte and Councilor Lindsley responded stating that the Police Department tries to cover all weekends and high priority times. There was a brief discussion. No action taken. CONSENT -AGENDA There was a discussion on the Resolution of Year End Transfers. Council consensus was to transfer the full amount of Police liability for 1997. On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley, to approve the following consent agenda: • Approval of List of Claims #948 - 990 • Approval of the December 5, 1997 and December 11, 1997 City Council Minutes • Approval of Subordination Agreement for Leon and Maria Ramminger • Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 101, A RESOLUTION THANKING DON JESZEWSKI FOR 6 1/2 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE CORCORAN PLANNING COMMISSION • Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 102, A RESOLUTION DENYING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TERRYL BREDENBERG TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3200 SQ. FT. ACCESSORY BUILDING ON A 2.05 ACRE HOMESTEAD, LOCATED AT 19450 CO. RD. 30, PID # 12-119-23 13 0003 _ • Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 103, A RESOLUTION THANKING HICKS CONCRETE FOR THE $1500.00 DONATION TO THE SNOWMOBILE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM • Approval of Resolution No. 1997 - 104, A RESOLUTION APPROVING YEAR END TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Correspondence Council discussed a comprehensive plan workshop that is available and having them come on -site. Consensus was to discuss this at the second meeting in January, when members of Planning Commission is present. Council also directed staff to invite Tom Caswell from the Metropolitan Council to the second meeting in January. Appointment to Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission Council consensus was to appoint City Planner/Administrative Coordinator Roger Bromander to the commission. Participation in Summer Youth Program Through Rockford Community Education Council consensus is to allow Rockford Community Education to use the Civic Center Room for the Summer Youth Program. Closing City Hall Friday, December 26, 1997 On a motion by Larkin, seconded by Lindsley to approve closing City Hall on Friday, December 26, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Wastewater Commission Council discussed the terms of the wastewater commissioners, setting a chairperson, and whether or not to have alternates. Also discussed was the recommendation from the Wastewater Commission regarding an the 7080 ordinance. Council consensus was to have the Wastewater Commission set their own chairperson and alternates at their next meeting. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. ATTEST: city erk Mayor CALL TO ORDER Mayor Larkin re -opened the meeting at 8:33 p.m. for Council action on the Wastewater Commission recommendation. On a motion by Guenthner, seconded by Lindsley to approve the Wastewater Commission's recommendation to submit the current ordinance to the MPCA for their review, that the ordinance does need updating, and the Wastewater Commission will complete a detailed review and update of the current ordinance, with the objective of submitting it to the City Council by July 1, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN Mayor Larkin adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. ATTEST: r City derk Mayor