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City Council Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2013 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on May 9, 2013, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were,
Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Cossette, and Councilor Lynch. Also present were
City Administrator Donahue, City Attorney Carson, City Engineer Torve, Director of Public Safety
Gormley, and City Clerk Heinecke.
Councilor Thomas was excused.
Mayor Guenthner 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 Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve the agenda as presented, with the
following additions.
10a. Trail Haven Survey
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Open Forum -None
5. Presentations
Bonnie Maue representing the Corcoran Pioneer Society requested a variance from council to place
a 4x8x6 school house with a temporary sign on city property. Mayor Guenthner suggested
contacting staff to ensure placement meets safety needs. She further requested financial
assistance from the city to place a portable toilet at the school house site. Mayor suggested
contacting staff to assist with pricing. Councilor Asleson suggested he may help. Councilor Lynch
suggested approaching one of the local civic organizations for assistance.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of April 25, 2013 Council Meeting
b. Resolution 2013 -22 Amending Fire Contract with City of Rogers
c. Loretto Fire Contract
d. Set Dust Control Public Hearing Date (05/23/13)
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. All Other Financial Claims
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve all other financial claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
8. Staff Reports/ Memos /Commissions
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a. Draft Park and Trails Commission Meeting of April 23, 2013 received. Mayor advised he
met with Three Rivers Commissioner Steele to talk about the trail head. Council will continue
to explore options.
9. Planning Business - None
10. Unfinished Business
a. Trail Haven Paving Project Survey. A summary of survey results was given to council
members at the meeting.
Thomas Dockman 21515 Treeline Dr., concerned paving now would be a temporary fix with
the addition of sewer /water in the future. Also concerned about the appraisal process,
suggested interest rate, and compliance with the approved Comp Plan.
Tom Hartkopf 9200 Foxline Dr. The issue has been going on for years and gets to be quite
emotional with neighbors. Survey was a great idea to give residents an opportunity to voice
their opinion. All should be paved. Waiting will increase the expense.
Dale Bisbee 21540 Treeline Dr, Strongly suggests paving the entire project (Trail Haven,
Treeline and Foxline). Now is the time to do it.
b. PW Facility
i. Ebert Construction Pay #5 approved in claims.
c. TIF Project and Finance Discussion. Mayor Guenthner, Administrator Donahue and
Engineer Torve met with Tammy Omdal and Kirsten Barsness to discuss timeline and
district development. Council discussed the memos included in the agenda packet. Mayor
Guenthner scheduled a TIF workshop on May 23, 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at city hall.
d. Maple Hill Community Center Update. Administrator Donahue verbal report. Brian Dejeswki
of Mobile Hope verbal report and asked council to contribute the value of soft costs. Council
discussed and directed staff to define the city's involvement.
e. Administrator Recruitment Process
i. Mayor Guenthner called a special council meeting for May 16, 2013 to review
applicants for the City Administrator position.
11. New Business
a. Approval of Student Application to Parks and Trails Commission
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to appoint Camryn Monzo to the Parks and Trails
Commission as a student commissioner.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. Approval of July 5, 2013 City Hall Closure. Council by consensus approved closure of City
Hall on July 5, 2013.
c. Corcoran MS4 Permit
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Lynch to set June 27, 2013 for a MS4 Permit Public
Hearing.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Cossette to amend the consent agenda to change date
of the Dust Control Public Hearing to June 13, 2013.
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Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch.
(Motion carried 4:0)
12. Proposed Closed Council Meeting to Review Litigation /Settlement of a Legal Matter
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 9:17 to convene a closed meeting.
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the regular meeting at 9:52
Council directed the City Attorney to continue negotiations with the property owner regarding
violations. No formal action taken.
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Lynch
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 9:53 pm
Jeanie Heinecke — City Clerk
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