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City Council Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2012
The Corcoran City Council met on April 12, 2012, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present
were, Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Cossette, Councilor Gmach, and Councilor
Milbrandt. Also present were City Administrator Donahue, City Attorney Carson, City Engineer
Torve, Public Works Superintendent Meister, Public Safety Director Gormley, and City Clerk
Heinecke.
Mayor Guenthner called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Cali to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Guenthner opened the Local Board of Review at 7:01 pm.
In addition. to the full council present were City Assessors' Rolf Erickson, Lisa Mott and John Mott
along with Luanne Hagen from Hennepin County.
Mayor Guenthner explained the public hearing process.
No one came forward at the public hearing.
MOTION made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach, to adjourn the Local Board of Review.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, Milbrandt (Motion carried 5:0)
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
4. Open Forum
Chad Robran, 19805 Old Sturbridge Dr presented the council with a $2,000 donation from the NW
Jaycees /Corcoran Country Days to purchase a used Zamboni for use at the city ice rinks. Council
thanked Mr. Robran and the Jaycees for the donation.
5. Presentations -None
G. Planning Business / Landform -None
7. Engineering 1 Wenck -None
8. Public Hearing -None
9. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of 03/22/12 Council Meeting
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
10. Staff Reports/ Memos /Commissions
a. Council acknowledged receipt of draft Parks & Trails Commission Minutes of 03/20/12 — no
action taken.
b. Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from DNR on Tax Forfeited Parcel. Staff will revisit
acquisition later this year.
11. Unfinished Business
a. Sewer and Water Project
City Engineer Torve reviewed the Downtown Sewer and Water Feasibility Report, and Tammy
Omdal of Northland Financial reviewed the Downtown Sewer and Water Financial Feasibility
Report. Council suggested a meeting with Downtown property owners for May 4, 2012.
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b. City Engineer Torve reviewed Draft Plans and Specifications for Base Sewer and Water
Project. Staff directed to prepare a draft resolution approving the plans and specs and
authorizing bids for the 4/26/12 council meeting.
c. City Engineer Torve discussed with council the pre- design materials received for a Public
Works Facility. Staff was directed to identify a short list ranked for review at the 4/26/12
meeting.
d. Administrator Donahue encouraged council to consider development of a 5 year long term
finance plan prior to any bond sales. No action taken.
e. Dust Control public hearing will be held May 10, 2012.
f. Administrator Donahue clarified items that should not be considered in the C1P Policy for
Purchases. Discussion will continue as part of the budget process.
12. New Business
a. Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Service RFP document. Council discussed the
need for some language changes. Mayor Guenthner to meet with Public Safety Directory
Gormley and Administrator Donahue to review further.
b. Recruitment Update
1. MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to offer a public works position to
Charles Blessman.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
2. First round interviews for the Code Enforcement/Administrative Assistant position are
complete. Three candidates will have second interviews the week of 4/1612012. Council
by consensus agreed to increase the Code Enforcement/Administrative Assistant
position to 40 hours per week.
13. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
b. Building Inspections Claims - None
c. All Other Claims As Presented
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
14. Unscheduled Items -None
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 9:10 to convene a closed meeting
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the regular meeting at 9:24
15. Closed Meeting to consider purchase agreement on Roehlke property
Council met in closed session to consider purchase of Roehlke property for a Public Works Facility.
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
real property purchase agreement for the Roehlke property as presented by the City Attorney.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
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16. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
• Audit results
• Sewer and Water Feasibility Study
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 5:0).
Me tin adjourned at 9:26 pm
J ie Heinecke, City Clerk