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City Council Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on March 28, 2013, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present
were, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Cossette, and Councilor Lynch. Also present were City
Administrator Donahue, City Planner Lindahi, City Engineer Torve, Public Works Superintendent
Meister, Director of Public Safety Gormley, and City Clerk Heinecke.
Mayor Guenthner and Councilor Thomas were excused.
Vice Mayor Cossette 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 Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
4. Open Forum
Brian Lother, Hope Community Church asked council to consider TIF funds for infrastructure on the
North end of the city. The church is pursuing a senior housing project.
5. Presentations -None
6. Consent Agenda
Draft Minutes of March 14, 2013 Council Meeting
Squad Car Purchase
Liability Coverage Waiver Form
Loretto Temporary Fire Contract
Approve Police Officer Job Description Revision
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve the above consent items as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3 :0)
RMG Donation Resolution 2013 -07
MOTION: made by Lynch, seconded by Asleson to approve Resolution 2013 -07 "RMG Donation"
as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cassette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
Sixth Annual Truck Safety Seminar Resolution 2013 -08
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve Resolution 2013 -08 "Sixth Annual
Truck Safety Seminar Donation" as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
Approve Hamel Rodeo Temp Alcohol Permit Resolution 2013 -09
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve Resolution 2013 -09 "Hamel Rodeo
Temporary Liquor Permit' with the addition of "Lions Park" to the Restricted Use condition.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Lynch, seconded by Asleson to approve escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
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(Motion carried 3:0)
b. All Other Financial Claims
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve all other financial claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos /Commissions
a. Planning Project Update received, no action required.
b. Code Compliance Update received, no action required.
c. Financial Performance Report received on the council desk at the meeting, no action
required.
d. Weather Station report received, no action required.
9. Planning Business / Landform
a. Patnode AG Preserve -City File 13 -001. City planner Lindahl presented a verbal report on
the Patnode AG Preserve request.
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve Resolution 2013 -10 " Patnode AG
Preserve" as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
10. Unfinished Business
a. Approval of City Administrator Position Profile
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve the City Administrator position profile
with the discussed corrections.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
b. PW Facility - Consideration of construction Bids
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to authorize base bid as presented and authorize
a letter of intent for alternate #2 as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
c. TIF Projects Report from Kirstin Barsness was received and discussed. Discussion to
continue at the April 11, 2013 council meeting.
d. Maple Hill Activity Center
i. Authorize the Publication of Maple Hills Activity Center Request for Proposal (RFP).
Hennepin County notified City Administrator Donahue that an Environmental
Assessment will be required. Further, some areas of the RFP need to be reworked.
A request to authorize an RFP will come back to the council at a later date.
ii. Review the Proposed Agreement with Owner of Maple Hills Estate. City attorney is
reviewing and will bring back to council at a later date for approval.
11. New Business
a. Discussion on Renewing Building Official Service Agreement. Council by consensus agreed
not to send notice of termination to the Building Official.
b. Personnel- Authorization to Hire Temporary/Seasonal Office Support Staff. City Administrator
Donahue requested the council authorize hiring of temporary office support staff.
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to authorize hiring of temporary office support
staff, cost not to exceed $12,000.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
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(Motion carried 3:0)
c. Personnel- Authorization to Hire Public Works Maintenance Worker
MOTION: made by Lynch, seconded by Asleson to authorize an employment offer to Eric Menth for
a Public Works Maintenance /Equipment Operator position.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
d. City Hall /Police Department Security /Camera System Repair and Upgrade. Council
discussed lease options.
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to authorize purchase of Security /Camera System
as presented.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
MOTION: made by Lynch, seconded by Asleson to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 3:0)
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