HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-26 Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2021 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on August 26, 2021, in Corcoran, Minnesota. The City Council meetin
held in person and the public was present in person and remotely through electronic means using the
audio and video conferencing platform Zoom.
Mayor McKee, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Nichols, and Councilor Schultz were present.
City Administrator Martens, Administrative Services Director
Public Works Director Mattson was present through electronic
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Besse, and City Planner Lindahl were present.
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Mayor McKee invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
City Administrator Martens noted exhibits and added 71. Temporary Liquor License to Consent
Agenda items, and removal of item 8a., and moving 8a., to Council meeting on September 23, City
Administrator Martens reviewed the public comment process for persons present at the meeting,
and persons attending through electronic means.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to approve the agenda as modified.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion carried 400)
4. Commission Representatives
Mayor McKee noted Planning Commissioner Jacobs and Parks and Trails Commissioner Dugan were
present at the meeting. Mayor McKee invited Commissioners Jacobs and Dugan to speak on relevant
agenda items
5. Open Forum
(Public Comment Opportunity)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity. Administrative ServMAices Director Beise explained the instructions to participate in the
meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed instructions for participation in the meeting through
telephone or computer.
Greg Hoglund, 19220 Hackamore Road, inquired regarding Council continuation of conditional use
discussions. Mr. Hoglund opined on rezoning and on previous conditional use permit applications and
impacts to churches and schools regarding rezoning. Mr. Hoglund raised concerns on input from all
landowner's affected by value of land with rezoning proposals. Mr. Hoglund opined on taxes in the
City, additional housing tax impacts in Corcoran, assessor increased valuation of properties, and
parkland credits. Mr. Hoglund noted concerns with trees in Wildflower Park and for updates to the ice
rink warming house. Council noted rezoning proposal presentation is scheduled for September 2 at
the Planning Commission meeting and encouraged community and residents to participate at the
Open Forum.
Joe Shallbetter, 6780 Lakeview Circle, opined on Garages Too rezoning from residential to
commercial property, and setting precedence of changing residential areas into commercial areas.
Mr. Shallbetter addressed concerns of changing plans, and potential commercial driveway option
being constructed through a residential neighborhood.
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6. Presentations/Kecogniti
No presentations or recog
7. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes 01 August 12, 2021 Work Session
b. Draft Minutes of August 12, 2021 Council Meeting
c. Financial Claims
d. Recreational Vehicle Ordinance
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CSAH 101 &Future 105th Avenue Turn
Lane Improvements -Award Bid
Final Plat for "Gordon's Country Estates First Addition" at 19701 Jackie Lane and 19717
Jackie Lane
Amendment to Section 1030.020 of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Accessory Structures
Conditional Use Permit for Dave Dornsbach at 6805 Rolling Hills Road
Temporary Liquor License NW Area J
MOTION: made by Nicholsseconded by S ,c
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Sch
(Motion carried 4:0)
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8. Planning Business (Public Comment Opportunity)
City Administrator Martens noted the public comment on items 8b., and 8c., and invited residents
participating telephonically to comment, followed by in -person resident comments. No residents
participated in the public comment opportunity.
a. Rezoning, Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat and Variance for Garages
Too at 2240 State Hwy. 55 and 6315 Horseshoe Bend Drive; item rescheduled to Council
meeting on September 23, 2021.
b. Sketch Plan at 23185 County Road 10
City Planner Lindahl reviewed the application and sketch plan noting the 124.54 parcel surrounds the
Public Works Facility. City Planner Lindahl noted the parcel is zoned rural residential with a creek
shoreland overlay district running through the center of the property, preservation of high -quality maple
and basswood forest in the south identified on the natural resources map, and several wetlands. City
Planner Lindahl summarized the concept plan includes 10 residential lots on the east side of parcel, 3
commercial lots on the west side of parcel requiring a change in land use and rezoning, with an Outlot
A in the center dedicated to the City. City Planner Lindahl reviewed Public Works access off County
Road 19 would need to be relocated and shared at the new proposed public street access, noting the
builder would be responsible for building the road. City Planner Lindahl noted Parks and Trails
Commission will need to review dedication of a proposed Outlot A to the City and location of trail
easement regarding the creek shoreland overlay district. City Planner Lindahl discussed absence of
development rights regarding proposed Outlot A. City Planner Lindahl noted the recent approval by
Council for a site plan submitted by D&D Service and is zoned as Rural Commercial. Council and staff
discussed changes to rural residential and rural commercial zoning, dedication of Outlot A to the City
as parkland in lieu of park fees. City Planner Lindahl noted the parcel was originally slated for ball field
complex, however, that was prior to the expansion of the City Park in 2017. Council discussed
percentage of land for park dedication, value of the Outlot A as parkland, easement of trail, buffer
between existing neighborhoods. Council discussed impacts in a future Public Works expansion,
accepting Outlot A as parkland, expanding the rural commercial zoned area from rural residential
zoning.
Nathan Kariniemi, applicant, noted miscommunication regarding Outlot A, and clarified a specific sized
park is intended to be dedicated and not the entire Outlot A to the City. Mr. Kariniemi questioned if the
current city road access could be utilized as the main access for the proposed commercial lots, rather
than creation of a new road access from County Road 19.
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City Planner Lindahl noted the new comments received from applicant are different from the concept
plan presented to Council, and recommended applicant submit a new concept plan that reflects those
comments. Council discussed current access and flow of operations on the Public Works driveway.
City Administrator Martens clarified Hennepin County requires one access point only from County
Road 19, and current access is a driveway to the Public Works Facility. City Administrator Martens
noted the driveway is not sufficient as a city road to support a main access for the proposed
commercial development. Council suggested applicant speak with adjacent property owners regarding
the proposed development. Applicant requested information from Parks and Trails regarding a park
located within Outlot A, and road standard input for final concept plan.
c. Sign Ordinance Update — Campaign and Construction Signs
Planner Davis reviewed the updated 2020 campaign sign enforcement policy, previous Council
discussion, and noted Minnesota State Statute 211 B.045. Planner Davis reviewed 10 various cities
within the metro area and discovered 8 of the 10 did not allow for campaign signs to be placed in the
right-of-way; 2 cities allowed signs in the right-of-way but with staff discretion on removal or denial if
signs obstruct traffic and all cities had location requirements to ensure campaign signs do not interfere
with visibility. Planner Davis reviewed construction signs and how they are treated within the sign
ordinance update and noted OSHA construction site requirement rules regarding signs. Council
debated the distance off the edge of road for campaign signs, property owners' perception of signs
placed at the end of their driveways or on the edge of the road, sign distraction for drivers, and
inhibiting candidates from effective campaigning with the longer minimum distance.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by McKee to change the campaign sign distance off road
minimum to 5 feet, and maintain other restrictions and approval of property owner, and not within the
visibility triangle.
Voting Aye: McKee and Nichols Nay: Bottema and Schultz
(Motion failed 2:2)
MOTION: made by McKee to change the campaign sign distance off road minimum to 10 feet, and
maintain other restrictions and approval of property owner, and not within the visibility triangle.
(Motion fails for lack of second)
Campaign sign policy remained unchanged. City Administrator Martens noted Council discussi
Campaon on
construction signs. Council and staff reviewed sign sizes, number of signs in each development, the
definition of a construction site, restrictions and permitting of signs, and size limits of signs. Planner
Davis noted one sign is allowed at the primary entrance, with a secondary construction sign, and if the
sign exceeds a certain size, a permit is required. Council noted inconsistency of signs between
developments and commercial businesses. Planner Davis noted temporary signs have a 30-day limit,
and currently developments exist longer than 30 days. Council consensus was to move forward with a
sign ordinance update with the changes proposed.
9. Unfinished Business (Public Comment Opportunity)
a. Corcoran Trail Street Improvements — Award Bid
City Administrator Martens reviewed the 6 bids received for the proposed project bid range from
$510,438 to $612,191, with the low bidder from Park Construction Company. City Administrator
Martens noted the revised project total is $56,000 above previous estimate due to added drain tile cost.
City Administrator Martens reviewed the project funding, indicating $176,400 in Special Assessments,
$175,000 from the General Fund Budget, with a remaining gap of $139,038 from the Asphalt Fund.
Council and staff reviewed replenishment of the Asphalt Fund, franchise fees, and other funding
mechanisms. Council reviewed the increased cost to estimate due to drain tile. Public Works Director
Mattson noted the drain tile addition was added before the bid occurred and the market price bid
received is accurate.
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MOTI( N: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz authorizing Notice of Award for the Corcoran Trail
Street Improvements to Park Construction Company.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion ties 4:0)
10. New Business (Public Comment Opportunity)
City Administrator Martens noted the public comment on 10a., and invited residents participating
telephonically to comment, followed by in -person resident comments. Administrative Services Director
Beise explained the instructions to participate in the meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed
instructions for participation in the meeting through telephone or computer. No residents participated in
the public comment opportunity.
a. City Council Appointment
Council noted the 6 experienced applicants interested in the Council position. Council expressed desire
of appointing a current Commissioner to the open seat on Council, for continuity of knowledge within
business and planning progress within the City. Council noted appreciation for applicants interested in
serving on the Council.
MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by McKee appointing Dean Vehrenkamp to the Corcoran City
Council.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion carried 4:0)
Council thanked Commissioners for their dedication and commitment to the City of Corcoran.
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Schultz approving Resolution 2021-98 Appointing Dean
Vehrenkamp to the Corcoran City Council Effective September 9, 2021, until a Qualified Successor is
Elected at a Special Election.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion carried 4:0)
Mr. Vehrenkamp thanked Council for their appointment.
11. Staff Reports
a. Active Corcoran Planning Applications; Council received report.
12. 2021 City Council Schedule
City Administrator Martens noted the 2022 Budget and Financial Management Plan Work Session on
September 9, at 5:30 pm, and items scheduled for the regular September 9 Council meeting.
13. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm.
Michelle Friedrich —Deputy Clerk