HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-23 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2012 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on August 23, 2012, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present
were, Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Gmach, and Councilor Milbrandt. Also
present were City Administrator Donahue, City Engineer Vander Top, Public Works Superintendent
Meister, Lt. Hamilton, Public Safety Director Gormley and City Clerk Heinecke.
Councilor Cassette was excused.
Mayor Guenthner called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Call to Order f Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve the agenda with the following
additions.
5. Sara Wyatt- Presentation/Three Rivers Park Commissioner
4. Tim Kreps — Open Forum
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
4. Open Forum
Tim Kreps 22956 Co Rd 50, Mr. Kreps purchased the property 6 months ago. The shared driveway
agreement was not recorded at the time the property was platted. This is now causing a problem
for several property owners. Mr. Kreps has met with Administrator Donahue and is now asking the
council to help resolve the situation. Mayor Guenthner indicated the council has no authority in this
matter and private remedies may be needed.
5. Presentations
Sara Wyatt, Three Rivers Park Commissioner introduced herself and shared with council and
audience her experience as a commissioner. She indicated with re- districting she will be running
for election in the Corcoran district in November.
6. Planning Business -None
7. Engineering -None
8. Public Hearing -None
9. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of August 9, 2012 Council Meeting
b. Public Safety Records Management System
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
10. Staff Reports 1 Memos /Commissions
a. Planning Project Status Memo received, no action taken
b. Sewer and Water Project Weekly Meeting Report received, no action taken
c. Code Enforcement Update received, no action taken
11. Unfinished Business
a. Street Improvements report by City Engineer Vander Top. Council discussed the current
street assessment policy and possible updates, no action taken. Engineer Vander Top
reported to the council regarding the Trail Haven Rd., Foxline Dr., Treeline Dr. neighborhood
meeting. Engineer Vander Top recommends hiring an appraiser to identify what a
sustainable assessment may be. Staff to investigate other potential road projects. Based on
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current information the Trail Haven, Foxline, Treeline project is not likely to move forward in
2013.
b. Draft 5 Year Finance Plan report and recommendations by Tammy Omdahl, Northland
Securities. Council discussed the draft financial plan along with the impacts of a downtown
sewer and water project. No action taken, discussion and approval will continue on
September 13, 2012.
c. Sewer and Water Project
i. Decision on Assessing Benefiting Property Owners delayed until the city attorney is
present.
d. Public Works Facility, staff met with Ebert Construction regarding building costs and
architect search, Council discussed, no action taken.
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Asleson to approve publication of a notice to revise the
September 13, 2012 Public Hearing notice to a bond issuance not to exceed of $4,000,000.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
e. 2013 Draft Budget received and discussed, no action taken. Preliminary Levy decision to be
made at the September 13, 2012 meeting.
12. New Business
a. Council Meeting Calendar for Remainder of Year
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to approve changes to city council meeting
dates as follows:
November 22, 2012 moved to November 29, 2012
December 27, 2012 moved to December 20, 2012
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
13. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve escrow claims as presented,
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
b. Building Inspections Claims
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to approve the building inspection claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
c. All Other Claims As Presented
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Milbrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0).
14. Unscheduled Items -None
15. Closed Meeting -None
16. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting agenda
Fund Balance Policy
5 year Financial Plan
Bond Public Hearing
Preliminary Levy Approval
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn.
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Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Gmach, and Miibrandt.
(Motion carried 4:0),
Meeting adjourned at 9:37 pm
a1lic I-Ieinecl:e, Lit} Clerk