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City Council Work Session Minutes
August 12, 2021 — 5:30 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on August 123 2021, in Corcoran, Minn
meeting was held in person and the public was present in person and
means using the audio and video conferencing platform Zoom.
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Mayor McKee, Council Bottema, Councilor Nichols, and Councilor Schultz were present.
Cit
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y Administrator Martens, Administrative Services Director Beise, Finance Manager Ung, and
ctor of Public Safety Gottschalk were present. Public Works Director Mattson was present
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ough electronic means.
1. Call to Order /Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Draft 2022 Budget and Financial Management Plan
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CitAdministrator Maens ou rttlined the 2022 Draug ft Bdet aninancial Management Plan, levy
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nd budget changes and noted Council direction to maintain current tax rate. City Administrator
Martens reviewed the proposed water system expenditure, noting projected growth of 1,000
residential homes in existing developments. Council noted budget increase reflects inflation and
general cost of services due to population growth. Council discussed city services and differences
in property location for residents living on gravel roads versus paved roads and relief from higher
taxes. Council reviewed tax rate reduction, staffing needs within departments, and maintaining the
current tax rate or reducing. Council reviewed staffing needs and noted further review of the levy
increase in relation to inflation and population growth to quantify increase in the levy. Council
noted monetary advantage with growth in the City coinciding with a decrease in tax rate over time.
Council and staff discussed the fee differences in sewer and water fees between SE Corcoran
and NE Corcoran. Council and staff discussed long-term fleet equipment needs and phasing
within the capital improvement plan, in-house staff transitioning from outsourced contractors, and
water planning finance plan. Council and staff discussed commercial growth, projected residential
growth, and debt and bond ratings.
3. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled business was heard.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion carried 400)
Meeting adjourned at 6:36 pm.
Michelle Friedrich —Deputy Clerk
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