HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-24 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2011 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on February 24, 2011, 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 Engineer Torve, Corporal Hamilton, Director of Public Safety Gormley,
and City Clerk Heinecke. Mayor Guenthner called the 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 Gmach to approve the agenda with the
addition of.
7c. Resolution 2011 -013 CR 116 Re- designation
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
4. Open Forum
a. Tim Holmquist — President of the Corcoran Lions updated the council on
the upcoming 2011 events.
5. Presentations
None
6. Planning
None
7. Engineering
a. TIF Project and Other Engineering Update
Engineer Torve updated council on activities related to the sewer and
water project.
1. Looking at revised costs for a gravity sewer system
2. Setting up meeting with financial advisors
3. Setting up meeting with Met Council
4. Met with Maple Grove regarding water agreement
b. Streeter Turn Back Request
Administrator Donahue reported on Parks & Trails interest in finding out
more about this property, also expressed Public Works concern about the
maintenance involved. Administrator Donahue will determine the city's
obligation under the original agreement.
c. Resolution 2011 -013 CR 116 Re- designation
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Cossette to approve Resolution 2011 -013
as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried
5:0).
8. Public Hearing
None
9. Consent Agenda
a. 02/10/11 Draft Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the consent agenda as
presented.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
10. Staff Reports/Memos
a. Cash Flow Report
Administrator Donahue advised council this report continues to be under
development.
b. Development Review Committee (DRC) Report
Council acknowledged receipt — no action taken
c. Planning Project Update
Council acknowledged receipt — no action taken
d. 02/15/11 Draft Parks & Trail Meeting Minutes
Council acknowledged receipt — no action taken
11. Unfinished Business
a. Planning Commissioner Appointment
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to appoint the following to the
Planning Commission:
Rickey Ravnholdt
Nell Kadlec
Loren Kohnen (1st alternate)
Meredith Ellen Wu (alternate)
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
b. Ordinance Update Process
Council discussed the report received from Administrator Donahue and
Planner Lindahl. Staff was directed to implement the time table as
outlined in the report. Administrator Donahue presented an update report
of revenue and expenses.
c. 2030 Comp Plan Editing
Council discussed strategies for completing 2030 Comp Plan edits.
Administrator Donahue will coordinate updating edits into one document.
d. Parks & Trails Commission Appointment
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to appoint the following to the
Parks & Trails Commission:
Charles Jacobs (student)
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
e. PW Facility Update
Council heard notice of a property owner interested is discussing land for
the proposed public works facility. Mayor Guenthner will follow up with
the property owner.
12. New Business
a. Ordinance 2011 -256, Adding 70.02e(4) to Road Weight Restrictions
Council offered preferred language for 2011 -256. Ordinance will be
updated and presented again.
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February 24, 2011 - 7:00 PM
b. March 3, 2011 Joint Council and Commissions Meeting
Council discussed agenda for the March 3, 2011 joint meeting.
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, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
b. Building Inspections Claims
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve building inspection
claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
c. All Other Claims As Presented
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Cossette to approve all other claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Meeting adjourned at 8:41
Jeanie Heinecke, City Clerk/Bookkeeper