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City Council Minutes
October 27, 2022 — 7:00 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on October 27, 2022, in Corcoran, Minnesota. The City Council meeting was
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, Councilor Bottema, and Councilor Vehrenkamp were
present.
City Administrator Beise, City Clerk Friedrich, Planner McKeown, City Planner Lindahl, and Public Works
Director Mattson were present.
'I. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McKee invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
City Administrator Beise noted updated graphics and plan sheets on item 8a added item 8d Potential
Development at 19905 County Road 10, amended item XX Final Rates for Health Insurance with
recommendation to move forward with current provider, updated information on item 10d includes a slight
change related to dates with post approval, and the addition of item 10e Request to go out for a Hennepin
County Your Sports Grant. Council requested moving item 10d to the beginning on New Business.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Vehrenkamp to approve the agenda as modified.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Commission Representatives
Mayor McKee noted Planning Commissioner Horn and Parks and Trails Commissioner Friedrich were
present. v
Open Forum (Public Comment opportunity)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during Open Forum for items
not included on the agenda. City Administrator 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. City Administrator Beise noted several comment cards from residents for item 8a.
No residents participated in the public comment opportunity.
Council requested clarification on the Planning Commission liaison for the meeting and Commissioner
Lanterman noted Commissioner Horn was not available for the meeting. Planner McKeown noted Mr. Horn
is present at the meeting as a Corcoran resident, and Commissioner Lanterman is serving as the liaison.
rresentationsiKecognitions
a. Recognizing Fire Operator of the Year —Jeff Leuer
Councilor Bottema read Resolution 2022-129 honoring Jeff Leuer as Fire Operator of the
congratulated Fire Chief Leuer and thanked him for his service.
Consent Agenda
a. Financial Claims*
b. Resolution 2022-129 Honoring Fire Chief Jeff Leuer
c. Slabaugh Variance (City File 22-054)
d. Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, Variance "Water Tower"
(City File 22-057)
e. Schedule Work Session
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f. Final Plat "Kariniemi Meadows" (City File 22-059)
g. Updating Engineering Design Standards Proposal
h. Job Description Amendment — Public Works Mainten
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Nichols, t
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 4:0)
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o approve agenda items 7a-h as presented.
Planning Business (Public Comment Opportunity)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for Planning Business 8a, and then a separate opportunity for each item under Planning
Business. City Administrator 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. City
Administrator Beise noted comment cards completed would be heard in the public comment opportunity
first followed by Zoom participants if applicable.
Mark Lanterman, 6936 Oak Ridge Road, does not support item 8a, and opined on PUDs utilized in areas
guided mixed use or mixed residential use, opined on the projects non-compliance with City code, and
opined on the staff report indicating the plan development will not have an adverse impact on the
reasonable enjoyment of the neighborhood property and noted the statement does not include reasoning
or analysis.
Mayor McKee noted the 5-minute time limit for each speaker at the public comment opportunity.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by McKee to extend speaker time limit.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 4:0)
Mr. Lanterman resumed comment and noted issue should be analyzed carefully as Council weighs this
issue, to review what reasonable enjoyment definition is in relation to what it takes away from residents.
Ryan Richter, 7025 Buckskin Trail, does not support item 8a, and opined on the proposed buildings and
does not believe this type of industrial development belongs in the proposed location near a residential
neighborhood. Mr. Richter opined on additional traffic created, additional noise, and warehouse operations.
Mr. Richter noted the project does not comply with City code.
Gail Waldorf, 20117 Larkin Road, does not support item 8a, and opined on the industrial development
location near a residential neighborhood. Ms. Waldorf noted traffic safety issues, rainwater runoff, light
noise in the evening, and screening issues.
Phil Schuette, 20225 County Road 50, supports item 8a, and provided perspective on the proposed location
for Corcoran Farms Business Park, originally was zoned medium -density residential but with 2040 Comp
Plan was changed to light industrial. Mr. Schuette noted previous conversations with past Council and
noted the family chose not to pursue changing the rezoning, but to market the property as it was zoned in
2040 Comp Plan.
Mayor McKee noted the 5-minute time limit for Mr. Schuette.
MOTION: made by Vehrenkamp, seconded by McKee to extend speaker time limit.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 4:0)
Mr. Schuette continued the farm property has been a great buffer between the industrial park and residents
to the west and south, noted the past 46 to 47 years have been bean fields, and his hope is that a
reasonable conclusion can be reached for all parties involved.
Daniel Dixon, 20129 Larkin Road, does not support item 8a, opined on the change in zoning from medium -
density residential to light industrial. Mr. Dixon expressed concerns regarding truck traffic, easements,
setbacks, screening, and non-compliance with City code.
Mayor McKee noted the 5-minute time limit for Mr. Schuette.
Mr. Dixon noted the proposed project will not create any level enjoyment in his life and opined on the
adverse effects of the proposed project to their neighborhood.
Tom Feehan, 20410 Larkin Road, does not support item 8a, and opined on PUDs, rezoning, and confusion
of rezoned parcel from residential to light industrial. Mr. Feehan opined definition of light industrial
according to City code and noted the location of the parcel sandwiched between residential parcels. Mr.
Feehan noted code specifies in order for Council to approve a PUD, the applicant must exceed city
standards, promote aesthetics, preserve and enhance open spaces, show design superiority, and
particularly relevant to include structures that have appropriate mass and scale relative to surrounding
properties, or in City code, required to find the proposal will not have an undue or adverse impact on the
reasonable enjoyment of neighboring properties, and Mr. Feehan opined the proposal fails in every
measure. Mr. Feehan opined on the updated plans addressing neighborhood concerns and does not
support the recent updated plans.
Council noted for the record the importance of community and neighborhood involvement regarding ideas.
Council noted all ideas presented to Council must be heard and reviewed by Council. Council encouraged
residents to address all Council and not just one particular member of Council, and to address concerns
publicly to all five members of Council. Council thanked all members of the community for participating in
the public comment opportunity tonight.
Jeff Mihnea, Managing Partner of JAMK, LLC, project developer for Corcoran Farms Business Park. Mr.
Mihnea introduced his business partner Mike Kelly, and the team of architects and engineers. Mr. Mihnea
reviewed the project history, revised plans, and consideration of neighborhood comments from the Planning
Commission meeting at the February 24 meeting.
Jeff Shoppach, civil engineer, reviewed the updated and submitted plans included retaining walls on each
side of the natural gas utility lines, 8- to 12-foot walls on the buildings on the west side, and a drop in
grading of 8- to 124eet for the parking lot, with a 6- to 10400t fence on top, totaling about 18 feet from the
first floor of the buildings with solid opaque screening. Mr. Shoppach continued 16400t evergreens would
stagger along the whole edge for buffering. Mr. Shoppach reviewed driveway changes, building materials,
and loading dock screening. Mr. Shoppach reviewed the setback issues.
Ed Farah, project architect, noted understanding of building scalability, importance of transitions of adjacent
neighborhoods, and the challenge with a warehouse development near a residential neighborhood. Mr.
Farah noted through real lines, proportion, and color, creating a scalable building that does not look too
continuous or disproportionate is the goal.
Council asked for clarification on tenants and occupancy. Mr. Mihnea replied there are other groups that are
circulating right now in the marketplace from Plymouth that want to buy a site and there's virtually no sites
anywhere for our business to own. Mr. Mihnea noted most developments like this are controlled to the point
where they're all just built for lease; however, Corcoran Farms Business Park would be open to entertaining
a bill to suit purchase by a business long-term. Council and applicant discussed the size of each building
with the largest building at 250,000 feet, the entrance and exit location on Larkin rather than County Road
50. The applicant noted discussions included a potential future alignment of roads from the south
necessitated the need for entrance and exit off Larkin Road and not County Road 50. City Planner Lindahl
clarified Hennepin County comments within the EAW indicated no access from County Road 50. Council
and staff discussed entrance and exit locations off of Larkin Road rather than County Road 50. City
Administrator Beise noted resident public comment questions have been noted and staff will respond to the
concerns addressed.
City Planner Lindahl provided insight into public comments and noted the language used in the staff
report referencing "the planned development will not have an adverse impact on the reasonable
enjoyment of the property," is language from City code. City Planner Lindahl noted the language
relates to one of the findings that must be made if Council approves a PUD. City Planner Lindahl noted
the language was placed in the code as a requirement within the findings of fact and is the reason it
was included in the staff report. City Planner Lindahl noted comments about the comprehensive plan
are correct regarding the Comprehensive Plan update in 2017, and adopted in 2019, and noted the
property was re -guided from medium density to industrial. City Planner Lindahl clarified the comment
suggesting that the zoning ordinance does not allow industrial property next to residential, does
anticipate and allow for it, noting the code specifically addresses residentially zoned and industrial
zoned districts and are regulated through height, lock coverage, setbacks, landscape loading, and use
type to facilitate the compatibility between these uses. City Planner Lindahl noted the light industrial
district is the City 's only industrial district and does a lot allow a wide range of industrial uses. City
Administrator Beise noted the parking space allotment is approximately 1249 in documents provided
by the applicant, and added all drainage and stormwater areas need to meet stormwater regulations
and would be approved by the watershed commission. City Administrator Beise noted signage was not
included in the PUD flexibility and all signage would need to meet city code sign ordinances. Council
noted the location of the property is sandwiched between a residentially zoned district and an industrial
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zoned district, and depending on which path an applicant may take to develop the parcel, it could make
sense either way for the property to have a residential development or a light industrial development.
Council noted with light industrial development presented to Council, how can buffering be utilized for
the least amount of impact to surrounding properties.
a. Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan "Corcoran Farms Business Park"
(City File 22-044)
City Planner Lindahl noted there are some plan changes, currently the request includes rezoning a PUD and
a preliminary plat for this site. City Planner Lindahl the property is 70 acres it is zoned light industrial. City
Planner noted light industrial is the City's industrial district. City Planner Lindahl reviewed an EAW was
completed for this site and explained and EAW is an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. City Planner
Lindahl noted City Council adopted a finding of no need for an EIS, which is an Environmental Impact
Statement on May 11 of this year. Cit Planner Lindahl reviewed the EIS is intended to identify whether there
is any potential for significant environmental impacts on a site and provides an opportunity to identify
mitigation strategies that need to be included if a project does proceed on the site. City Planner Lindahl
noted the EAW was based on the concept plan Council reviewed in February and it did include traffic -
related and stormwater-related questions, and each were addressed in the EAW. City Planner Lindahl noted
the EAW is available at City Hall for review. City Planner Lindahl recalled the intent of re -guiding the
property from medium density residential was for the Council to provide more opportunities for commercial
and industrial development within the city of Corcoran, and to provide jobs and business opportunities in the
City. City Planner Lindahl noted the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 6, then voted
three to zero to recommend denial, and following the Planning Commission meeting, revised plans were
received on January 17, which were included in the packet. City Planner Lindahl noted in addition to the
digital submittal, there was a physical submittal at City Hall that was not get in the packet, however,
discussion regarding the changes that were included in the packet, as well as changes that didn't get
included were discussed. Council and staff discussed tabling the item until November 21, and to also
provide additional feedback to the applicant regarding additional items Council would like included with
revised plans. Council provided feedback to applicant regarding plan revisions.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Vehrenkamp, to table item 8a, to November 21, and noted it is a
Monday, and is the week of Thanksgiving.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 4:0)
Mayor McKee called for a recess at 9:09 pm.
Mayor McKee called the meeting back to order and Council reconvened at 9:12 pm.
Mayor McKee noted a scheduling issue on item 8c, and requested item be moved ahead item 8b.
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Bottema, to move item 8c before item 8b.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 400)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for Planning Business item 8c. City Administrator 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 persons participated in the public comment period.
c. Moved: Tharp Accessory Structure CUP (City File 22-055)
Planner McKeown reviewed the application request for a conditional use permit for an accessory structure.
Planner McKeown noted the public hearing was held on October 6, at the Planning Commission meeting.
Planner McKeown noted the applicant is requesting an accessory structure with a footprint of up to 7530
square feet, and a sidewall height of 14 feet, 8 inches in the front yard, and reviewed the building is for
personal storage of recreational vehicles and equipment. Planner McKeown noted the applicant also
requested flexibility to allow the building to be constructed in two phases over five years, with Phase one
including a footprint of about 5760 square feet, plus square footage for a lien to attach to the building; with
Phase two including a 60-feet by 120-feet footprint, again with 330 square feet added for lean to space.
Planner McKeown provided some context as to the approximate location of the structure in comparison to
the surrounding properties. Planner McKeown noted overall staff finds all set back standards have been
met for both the sidewall height and accessory structure footprint. Planner McKeown reviewed several
conditions of approval included in resolution indicating the structure cannot be used for commercial
purposes, and unless a separate approval is requested and granted with a specific prohibition on
commercial storage of the structure. Planner McKeown noted the applicant would not be able to request
commercial storage under this conditional use permit. Planner McKeown reviewed landscaping with
coniferous trees along Duffney Drive is required heard and matches the Planning Commission
recommendation. Planner McKeown noted the certification of the applicant's wetland boundary must be
completed before a building permit will be issued with revised plans submitted to address an overhang
minimum of 24 inches, removal of this deck and driveway access that currently exists on Duffney Circle.
Planner McKeown noted staff is also requiring dimensioned setbacks for the building and driveway for both
Phase 1 and Phase 2. Planner McKeown noted that currently the City does not have clear plans for Phase
1. Planner McKeown noted it appears there is enough space to meet the driveway and building setbacks.
Planner McKeown noted the applicant will have to submit a landscaping plan based on the Planning
Commission recommendation, and then revise building plans for the building permit, and will be required to
show Phase 1 building plans and Phase 2 building plans. Planner McKeown added landscaping will trigger
the requirement for the applicant to enter into a site improvement performance agreement until completion
of the construction and landscaping installation. Planner McKeown noted the Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval with the addition of landscaping along Duffney Drive, and athree-year
approval period with the ability to request a single one-year extension. Council and staff discussed specific
language regarding prohibition for commercial rental. Council discussed amending the resolution to include
a double row of conifers along Duffney Drive and along the property to the south.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Vehrenkamp approving Resolution 2022-128 Conditional Use
Permit For The Property Located At 20420 Duffney Circle (PID 11-119-23-31-0011) (City File No. 22-055).
Vehrenkamp made a friendly amendment to add a double row of mixed coniferous trees on Duffney Drive
and a single row of mixed conifer trees on the neighboring property to the south. Council Bottema accepted
the friendly amendment to his Motion.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Vehrenkamp approving as amended Resolution 2022-128
Conditional Use Permit For The Property Located At 20420 Duffney Circle and to amend language adding a
double row of mixed coniferous and deciduous trees on Duffney Drive and a single row of mixed coniferous
and deciduous trees on the neighboring property to the south (PID 11-119-23-31-0011) (City File No. 22-
055).
Voting Aye: McKee, and Vehrenkamp Nay: Bottema, and Nichols
(Motion fails 2:2)
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Bottema approving as amended Resolution 2022-128 Conditional
Use Permit For The Property Located At 20420 Duffney Circle and to amend language adding a double row
of mixed coniferous and deciduous trees on Duffney Drive and a double row of mixed coniferous and
deciduous trees on the neighboring property to the south (PID 11-119-23-31-0011) (City File No. 22-055).
Voting Aye: McKee, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp Nay: Bottema
(Motion carries: 3:1)
b. Northeast District Plan Zoning Amendment (City File 22-060)
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for Planning Business item 8c. City Administrator 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 persons participated in the public comment period.
City Planner Lindahl reviewed the Staff is recommendation for a zoning ordinance amendment to the
northeast district to address some variances that came up in processing the plans for the City 's project that
carried unintended consequences. City Planner Lindahl outlined the current ordinance indicates no loading
docks or overhead doors shall be visible from county roads or residential property. City Planner Lindahl
reviewed the proposed language included at the public hearing caried the intent doors would be oriented
away from County Roads, however, not that there could be zero visibility, but be oriented away from County
Roads where reasonable. City Planner Lindahl noted discussion at the Planning Commission regarding the
word "reasonable" as a kind of soft word. City Planner Lindahl reviewed the recommendation by staff for
Council approval is the draft resolution that includes alternative language, which is to say instead of
"reasonable utilize the language "whenever possible the remainder of the language within the resolution
remains the same as the previous version. City Planner Lindahl reviewed the second staff recommendation
relates to the screening of utility structures. The ordinance currently indicates that any utility structure or
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utility meter, recycling loading, etc., needs to be screened with a privacy fence or wall that's at least 6-feet in
height. City Planner noted Council previously approved the water tower which required a 6-foot fence to
screen a 3-foot transformer box, which may be more than we needed to accomplish or necessary. City
Planner noted staff is recommending that ground mounted equipment be screened to the height of the
equipment or 6-feet, whichever is less, and when the equipment exceeds 6-feet, coniferous trees must be
used to provide the screening, and then specifically, loading areas need to be in utility service structures. City
Planner Lindahl added loading areas need to be screened and required as required by the code today, and
noted all the other districts which staff believes has been adequate, and that utility service structures need to
be screened using a double row of landscaping privacy, fence, or wall screening, at the same height of the
structure. City Planner Lindahl reviewed channeling fat fences are not acceptable and is also recommended.
City Planner Lindahl reviewed the third staff recommendation change references the code that indicates
landscaping must be include a full complement of overstory, ornamental, evergreen shrubbery, and ground
covers. City Planner Lindahl noted staff proposes using the word a mix of, as there may be some cases
where it just doesn't make sense to have some of the components included. City Planner Lindahl included for
example, ornamental trees aren't always included in a landscape plan. City Planner Lindahl noted this
recommendation allows that mix and ensures the City still has a mix including species diversity, with no more
than 33 percent of any one species under our code. City Planner Lindahl reviewed the Planning Commission
recommendation of approval with a two to one vote.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Vehrenkamp to adopt Ordinance 2022-470 Amending the Text of
Chapter 10 of the Corcoran City Code (City File 22-060) per staff recommendations.
Council requested an additional amendment and to modify language to include utility structures such as
utility meters, utility lines, transformers, and above ground tanks shall be screened from off -site views, use
link landscaping, privacy fence, or wall at the same height of what is screened.
Councilor withdrew his original Motion.
Councilor Vehrenkamp rescinded his second Motion.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Vehrenkamp to amend Ordinance 2022-470 Amending the Text of
Chapter 10 of the Corcoran City Code (City File 22-060) including staff recommendations, and to modify the
recommended language to include utility structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers, and
above ground tanks shall be screened from off -site views, use link landscaping, privacy fence, or wall at the
same height of what is screened.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Nichols to adopt Ordinance 2022-470 Amending the Text of
Chapter 10 of the Corcoran City Code as modified (City File 22-060) including staff recommendations, and to
revise the recommended language to include utility structures such as utility meters, utility lines,
transformers, and above ground tanks shall be screened from off -site views, use link landscaping, privacy
fence, or wall at the same height of what is screened.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Nichols, Approving Findings of Fact For An Ordinance Amending
the Text Of Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance), Appendix C (Northeast District Plan And Design Guidelines) of the
Corcoran City Code (City File 22-060).
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Nichols, adopting Ordinance 2022-471 Summary of 2022-470.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
c. Moved ahead of 8b: Tharp Accessory Structure CUP (City File 22-055)
d. Council Feedback —Potential Development for 19905 County Road 10 (Previous Napa Site)
Councilor Bottema reviewed the potential development at 19905 County Road 10, and owner request for
additional information from staff and Council feedback. Council and staff discussed options for the property
and permits and conditional uses that would be required, challenges with setbacks from the major roadway,
ariances necessary, and possible options for the property. City Planner Lindahl noted the existi
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is a legal, non -conforming structure, as well as the parking. City Planner Lindahl noted compliance
requirements with parking for future tenants, and noted legal, non -conforming buildings can be improved,
but you cannot expand the building itself, but improvements can be made both inside and outside. City
Planner Lindahl noted tearing down the old building would require compliance with new code.
City Planner Lindahl sited an example of a business that work such as a Caribou Cabin or similar drive-thru
type business that does not have require a large amount of parking. Council provided property owner with
feedback and noted constraints with the site.
9. Unfinished Business
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
iness items 9a4 City Administrator Beise explained the instructions to
opportunity for Unfinished Bus
participate in the meeting via the Zoom video format and reviewed instructions for participation in the
meeting through telephone or computer. No persons participated in the public comment period.
a. Hackamore Road Improvements Update
Public Works Director Mattson updated Council on recent changes,
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MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by McKee to approve the road closure signage be awarded to
Warning Lites for short-term closure in the amount of $750.
Public Works Director Mattson noted an additional request that came in late from public safety to
include additional signs on County Road 117 and Oakdale to provide additional signage in the amount
$600 for a total amount of $1350.
Councilor Bottema accepted the friendly amendment to increase the amount of signage not to exceed
$1350.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by McKee to approve the road closure signage be awarded to
Warning Lites for short-term closure in the amount of $750, and accept the friendly amendment to
increase the signage amount not to exceed $1350 to accommodate additional signage on County
Road 117 and Oakdale Drive,
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
c. Public Works Maintenance Worker Appointment
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by McKee to authorize staff to extend an employment offer to
the preferred candidate , subject to final approval by the City Administrator and Mayor.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
City Administrator Beise noted there are two vacant positions for the Public Works Maintenance Worker.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
d. Water Tower — Accept Plans and Specs/Authorize Bids
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Nichols to authorize the bidding process.
Mayor McKee made a friendly amendment to include accepting plans and specs and authorize bids.
Councilor Bottema accepted the friendly amendment to his Motion.
Councilor Nichols rescinded his second Motion.
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Nichols to accept plans and specs, and authorize bids.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 400)
10. New Business
Mayor McKee invited residents to communicate in -person or telephonically during the public comment
opportunity for New Business items 10a-e. City Administrator 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 persons participated in the public comment period.
d. St. Therese Conduit Bond Host Approval
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City Administrator Beise reviewed the request from St. Therese related to a change in their proposal for
financing for the project. City Administrator Beise reviewed the applicant is asking to utilize some bank
qualified allowance and seeking host approval from a $10 million bank qualified allowance with another
community and noted at this time they are reviewing the City of Medina as additional conduit bond host. City
Administrator Beise noted there have been some changes in the market, and to move things forward the
applicant would like to change how they are utilizing bond conduit financing. City Administrator Beise noted
the impact to the City future administrative fee would be 15 basis points on a $37 million issue instead of the
$46 million previously anticipated. City Administrator Beise noted the change is approximately $14,000.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Bottema approving Resolution 2022-130 Calling for a Public
Hearing for the Purpose of Providing Host Approval for the Issuance of Conduit Revenue Bonds for the
Benefit of Saint Therese of Corcoran, LLC., and Authorizing the Publication of Notice of the Hearing (Saint
Therese of Corcoran Project)
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
a. 2023 Fee Schedule
City Administrator Beise noted staff is completing a fee analysis and the annual review of the fee schedule by
Council will be forthcoming and noted staff will be including recommendations for 2023. Council and staff
discussed potential changes.
b. 2023A Bond Discussion
City Administrator Beise reviewed past Council discussions regarding upcoming bond schedule pieces. City
Administrator Beise requested Council feedback on the park project, and well as any other projects for the
upcoming bond issuance. Council and staff discuss rates, materials cost, and community amenities. Council
provided staff direction. City Administrator Beise noted staff will continue to work on refining the bond
schedule and reviewing the timing.
c. 2023 Benefits Summary
City Administrator Beise reviewed the updated benefit summary with health insurance rates, and noted
remaining with Health Partners, as they were the lowest rate increase. City Administrator Beise noted
transitioning to MetLife as we were able to get a decrease in dental insurance coverage. City Administrator
Beise noted no modification of a 70/30 split of health insurance increase.
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by McKee approving the 2023 benefit summary as presented and
authorize staff to complete all necessary documents for implementation.
d. Moved ahead of 10a: St. Therese Conduit Bond Host Approval
e. Resolution Supporting Grant Application -- Hennepin County Youth Sports Equipment Grant
City Administrator Beise noted there is not a staff report, but Resolution 2022-131 and estimate was included
at the dais for Council review. City Administrator Beise reviewed the grant will allow for the purchase of a
lawnmower, identified in the CI P, and recently proceeded to order, and noted this grant would the City to be
receive reimbursement for part of the cost.
MOTION: made by McKee, seconded by Bottema supporting the Hennepin County Your Sports Equipment
Grant.
Council discussed establishing a public transportation bus stop in Corcoran at City Hall as many grants
require public transportation bus stops. Council requested a resolution declaring Corcoran City Hall as
a bus stop with no additional staff time. Mayor McKee noted placing it on a future Council agenda and
requested staff pull a draft copy of a resolution.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 400)
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Nichols to establish an official bus stop at City Hall.
Mayor McKee suggested the item be placed on a future agenda.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries. 4:0)
11. Staff Reports
a. Active Planning Applications
Council received report.
12. Closed Session
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a. City Administrator Performance Evaluation — Six Months
D. Water Tower Land Purchase
Mayor McKee stated.
'Under the authority of Minnesota Stat. § 13D.05 subd., Subdivision 1 D.3a., the city is permitted to close a
meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority. The City Council is going
into closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Administrator. On adjournment of that closed
session the City Council is going into closed to consider an offer for real estate. Under the authority of
Minnesota Stat. § 13D.05 subd. 3(c)(3) the City is permitted to close a meeting to consider offers and
counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property. The city council is going into closed
session to consider an offer for real estate; the following property is the subject of the closed meeting. 19951
Oswald Farm Road."
Mayor McKee recessed the Council meeting at 10:50 pm.
Mayor McKee reconvened the Council meeting at 11:40 pm.
Mayor McKee stated:
'In the first closed session, the City Council evaluated the performance of the City Administrator, and the
City Council found the City Administrators performance to be very good to excellent. In the second
closed session, the City Council discussed an offer for real estate staff will now present a recommended
course, recommended purchase agreement between the city of Corcoran and the owners of the
property at: 19951 Oswald Farm Road."
b. Water Tower Land Purchase Continued
City Administrator Beise noted a purchase agreement for the plant and water tower site and proceeding with
the purchase price of $150,000. City Administrator Beise noted the purchase agreement has been added to
the public documents.
MOTION: made
by McKee, seconded by Nichols to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into
a purchase agreement with the properties located at 19951 Oswald Farm Road.
Voting A: yeMcKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carries: 4:0)
13.2022 City Council Schedule
Council received schedule.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Bottema to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, and Vehrenkamp
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 11:42 pm on October 27, 2022.
Michelle Friedrich —City Clerk
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