HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-24 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2011 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on March 24, 2011, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were, Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Cassette, Councilor
Gmach, and Councilor Milbrandt. Also present were City Administrator Donahue, City
Engineer Torve, Director of Public Safety Gourley, Corporal Hamilton, Public Works
Superintendent Meister 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 Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the agenda with the
addition of:
lia. Ryan Company proposed turn back on Old Settlers Rd.
llb TIF workshop
11. Receiving re- edited draft of 2030 Comp Plan
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
4. Open Forum
None
5. Presentations
a. Parks and Trails Commission Annual 2010 Report
Chad Robran representing the Parks & Trails Commission presented the
2010 annual report identifying 2010 accomplishments and 2011 goals.
6. Planning Business
None
7. Engineering
None
8. Public Hearing
None
9. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of March 10. 2011
b. Draft Minutes of March 3, 2011
c. Resolution Approving Truck Seminar Donation
d. Authorization to Amend 2011 Approved Budget - $2,000 Transfer
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve items a — d of the
consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
e. Authorization to order equipment for Public Works Truck
Council discussed insurance coverage for the damaged truck.
f. Authorization to purchase Public Works Pickup Truck
Council discussed use of CIP funds when equipment is traded on new
purchases.
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to approved items e and f of the
consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
10. Staff Reports /Memos
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March 24, 2011 - 7:00 PM
a. Public Safety Report on Truck Safety Seminar
Council acknowledged receipt of report and thanked all the sponsors. No
action taken.
b. City Hall Fire Alarm System
Council acknowledged receipt of report. No action taken.
c. Planner's DRC Report
Council acknowledged receipt of report. No action taken.
d. Building Inspection Open House
Council acknowledged scheduled open house. No action taken.
e. Public Safety Report on MADD Recognition
Council made special recognition of Officer Hunter efforts while on
patrol.
11. Unfinished Business
a. Streeter /Ryan Co. Proposal on Property Turn back
Ken Streeter spoke to the council of the desire to turn back land owned by
Ryan Co to the City. Council directed staff to produce a memo of
business feasibility for the city to take ownership of the property.
MOTION made by Cossette, seconded by Gmach to direct staff to produce a memo
of business feasibility for the city to take ownership of the property.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
b. TIF Workshop (Sewer and Water Utility Project)
Paul Donna of Northland Securities presented a report related to time line
and financial options. Staff will establish a project calendar for the
4/28/11 council meeting.
c. Public Works Facility Feasibility Plan Update
Engineer Torve presented two options for building a Public Works facility
on city owned land south of city hall. Council discussed the presented
options and directed staff to map internal street and regional stone water
layout for the south parcel.
d. Receiving Re- Edited Draft of 2030 Comp Plan Update
Council thanked Susan Nelson for her work incorporating non - substantive
changes in the comp plan document. The Mayor will work directly with
Ms. Nelson to give her direction on the edits.
12. New Business
a. Code Enforcement Position
Administrator Donahue presented an option for filing the budgeted code
enforcement position. Staff directed to rework job description with input
from Public Safety and Public Works.
b. Tennis Court Use Agreement
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve tennis court use
agreement as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
c. Elm Creek Water Mgmt Organization Update
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March 24, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Councilor Cossette presented an Elm Creek Water Management report to
the council. Council discussed — no action taken.
13. Claims as Presented*
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt 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 Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve all other claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
14. Unscheduled Items
a. Ordinance Updates
Administrator Donahue advised council the Planning Commissioners will receive
a 400 page packet of ordinance updates to review for the 4/7/11 Planning
Commission meeting.
b. Parks & Trails meeting for April 2011 will be held on Tuesday April 26, 2011.
15. Closed Meeting
None
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Meeting adjourned at 10:12
,ieanie Heinecke, City Clerk/Bookkeeper