HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-14 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2011 - 7:35 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on April 14, 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, Director of Public Safety Gormley,
Public Works Superintendent Meister and City Clerk Heinecke. Mayor
Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm.
1. Call to Order /Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Cossette to approve the agenda with
the addition of the following for Open Forum:
Carolyn Holdford
Mary Bechtold
Bill Wirth -Eagle Bend Properties
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion
carried 5:0).
4. Open Forum
a. Carolyn Holdford - 9920 Foxline Drive: Presented surrounding cities
ordinances as they relate to door to door solicitation and asked the council
to consider an ordinance having all door to door solicitors register with the
city.
b. Mary Bechtold -10165 Bechtold Rd: Voiced concern about the amount of
gravel in the ditches.
c. Bill Wirth —Eagle Bend Properties: Advised council of property available
on County Road 50 for a Public Works facility.
5. Presentations
a. Annual Fire Services Report
Brad Feist, Rogers Fire Chief spoke on behalf of all depai linents providing
fire services. Council acknowledged receipt of 2010 annual report and
heard plans for the Loretto /Hamel merger.
6. Planning Business
None
7. Engineering
a. Ryan Companies Wetland Mitigation Site
Peter Miller of Wenck presented a report of his review of the mitigation
agreement. Next steps outlined for city staff.
8. Public Hearing
None
9. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes 03/24/11 Council Meeting
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Cossette to approve 03/24/11 council
meeting minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
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b. Resolution 2011-18, Police Officer Declaration of PERA Contribution
MOTION: made by Gmach seconded by Asleson to approve Resolution 2011 -18 as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion
carried 5:0).
10. Staff Reports /Memos /Commission Minutes
a. Public Safety — Part-time Officer Staffing Report
Council acknowledged receipt of report. No action taken.
b. Parks & Trails Draft Minutes of March 16, 2011
Council acknowledged receipt of minutes. No action taken.
c. Loretto Fire Department Letter
Council acknowledged receipt of letter. No action taken.
11. Unfinished Business
a. Public Works Facility Update
Engineer Torve presented an update of potential Public Works facility
layout on city's south parcel of land. Administrator Donahue provided the
council with a letter from property owner Colebank. Staff directed to take
a preliminary look at the Eagle Bend property.
b. Sewer & Water Utility Project Update
Engineer Torve provided council a memo on landowner meetings and cost
updates. Next step is to compile current financial data.
c. 2030 Comp Plan Edits
Council acknowledged memo from Susan Nelson and accepted her offer
to review as a citizen volunteer. Council thanked Ms. Nelson for her
generous offer.
d. Code Enforcement Technician
City Administrator met with City Attorney Carson and Director of Public
Safety Gormley to review the Code Enforcement ordinance.
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Cossette to approve Code Enforcement /CSO
job description and appoint Tanya Wagner to the position.
Council discussed the concept and necessity to train.
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Asleson to table the Code
Enforcement/CSO job description motion until 4/28/11 council meeting.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
12. New Business
None
13. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
None
b. Building Inspections Claim
None
c. All Other Claims As Presented
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MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to approve all other claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
14. Unscheduled Items
None
15. Closed Meeting
None
16. Review of Upcoming Council Meetings
a. Dust Control Public Hearing
b. Public Works Facility Site Update
c. Sewer and Water Utility Project Financial Update
d. 2030 Comp Plan review
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Meeting adjourned at 9:24
JeAiiie Heinecke, City C1erkBookkeeper
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