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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-28 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2012 The Corcoran City Council met on June 28, 2012, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Cossette, Councilor Gmach, and Councilor Milbrandt. Also present were City Administrator Donahue, City Attorney Carson, City Planner Lindahl, City Engineer Torve, Public Works Superintendent Meister, and City Clerk Heinecke. Mayor Guenthner was excused Vice Mayor Gmach called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve the agenda with the following addition. 11 a iii. Grant Application Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). 4. Open Forum Patrick Hank 9425 Trail Haven Rd., Questioned a $6.8 million for a public works facility. This cost will discourage growth in Corcoran and raise property taxes. Vice -Mayor Gmach indicated $6.8 million is a maximum future build out estimate, not intended to be the current project cost. Loren Kohnen 22755 Winchester Tr., Thanked public works for their work at Rolling Hills Road with brush removal. The city should request Hennepin County provided septic permit information to the city for inclusion in property files. Informed the council he and the city code enforcement technician toured the Patnode store. "It's a mess ". The electrical power has not been disconnected. This property is a hazard. Greg Ebert 23350 Co Rd 10, 20604 Co Rd 10, Corcoran cannot afford a 6.8 million building. Someone has to direct the consultants. Mr. Ebert offered assistance to the city related to project assistance. 5. Presentations -None 6. Planning Business / Landform a. Schmid CHOL Resolution 2012 -31 report presented by Planner Lindahl. MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve Resolution 2012 -31 as presented. AMENDMENT: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Cossette to amend resolution 2012 -31 to require "Vehicles must be picked up and delivered by the operator. No customer visits are allowed on site." Voting Aye: Gmach, and Milbrandt Voting Nay: Asleson, Cossette (Motion fails 2:2). Councilor Asleson moved amendment to resolution 2012 -31 be put back on the table. Voting Aye: Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt Voting Nay: Cossette (Motion carried 3:1). Resolution 2012 -31 as amended Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). 7. Engineering / Wenck -None 8. Public Hearing -None 9. Consent Agenda a. Draft Minutes of June 14, 2012 Council Meeting b. Resolution 2012 -29 Appointing Election Judges c. Resolution 2012 -33 Medina Joint Powers Agreement MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve the consent agenda as presented. City of Corcoran City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2012 Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). 10. Staff Reports/ Memos /Commissions a. 2013 Budget Process & Calendar received and discussed — no action taken b. Planning Update received — no action taken c. Conditional Home Occupation License report received — no action taken. 11. Unfinished Business a. Sewer and Water Utility Project* i. Award Sewer and Water Utility Project Resolution 2012 -32 MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Cossette to approve Resolution 2012 -32 "Authorizing Award of Contract for Corcoran Sewer and Water Utility Project" Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). ii. Downtown Sewer & Water Survey Results presented by Council member Cossette. Discussion to continue when full council is present. iii. Infrastructure Grant Application opportunity presented by Administrator Donahue. MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve Resolution 2012 -34 "Authorizing State of Minnesota Grant Application — Public Works Facility Sewer and Water Access, Road Improvements and Trail Head Restrooms ". Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to approve Resolution 2012 -35 "Authorizing State of Minnesota Grant Application — Construction of a Water Tower as described in the Sewer and Water Utility Project feasibility study ". Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Asleson to approve Resolution 2012 -36 "Authorizing State of Minnesota Grant Application — Construction of a Fire Hall, Public Works Facility, and Water Tower south of city hall ". Voting Aye: Asleson, Gmach Voting Nay: Cossette, Milbrandt. (Motion failed 2:2). b. Public Works Facility report received — no action taken. Discussion to continue when full council is present. 12. New Business -None 13. Claims as Presented a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500) MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve escrow claims as presented. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). b. Building Inspections Claims MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to approve building official claims as presented. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). c. All Other Claims As Presented MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve all other claims as presented. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). 14. Unscheduled Items -None City of Corcoran City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2012 Vice Mayor Gmach recessed the regular meeting at 9:19 to convene a closed session. 15. Closed Meeting a. To consider Sewer and Water Easement offers Vice Mayor Gmach reconvened the regular meeting at 9:58 MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to authorize payment of negotiated amount as presented on June 12, 2012 to Gregory R Ebert for temporary and permanent easement for the Corcoran Sewer and Water Utility Project. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to authorize payment of negotiated amount as presented on June 12, 2012 to Corcoran Land LLC for temporary and permanent easement for the Corcoran Sewer and Water Utility Project. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to authorize payment of negotiated amount as presented on June 12, 2012 to Chastek's for temporary and permanent easement for the Corcoran Sewer and Water Utility Project. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to adjourn. Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 4:0). Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm Jeanie Heinecke, City Clerk