HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-12 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2011
The Corcoran City Council met on May 12, 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, Director of Public Safety Gormley, 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 Cossette to approve the agenda with the addition of:
11c. Comp Plan
10c. Watershed meeting
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
4. Open Forum
Kevin Dale of the Corcoran Athletic Association presented a donation of $1,320.00 to the
city to be used for:
• Raising shed #2 at Lions Field off the ground and out of the water
• Purchase paint for park buildings
• Purchase aggregate to raise batting cage surface
Council thanked the association for the donation.
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to accept the Corcoran Athletic Association
donation.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Peter Dahlheimer 20702 Co Rd 50 -Asked the council to investigate Rush Creek behind his
property to determine why it has dried up. Councilor Cossette will address with the Elm Creek
Watershed group.
5. Presentations
Chad Robran representing the Northwest Area Jaycee's presented the council with wall
plaques recognizing past Council Members and Mayors. Council thanked all involved for
their efforts.
6. Planning Business — None
7. Engineering - None
8. Public Hearing — None
9. Consent Agenda
a. 04/28/11 Draft Council Minutes
b. Resolution 2011 -022 Sponsorship of NW Trail Snowmobile Association
c. 04/28/11 Draft Local Board Of Appeal Minutes
MOTION: made by Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
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City Council Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2011
10. Staff Reports /Memos
a. Draft Minutes of the April 26, 2011 P & T Commission Meeting
Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes. No action taken.
b. Excellence in Service Award — Police Clerk
Council and Directory of Public Safety Gormley congratulated Paula Steelman on
receipt of the PLEAA Excellence in Service Award.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Meeting
Councilor Cossette reported on the latest Elm Creek Watershed Meeting. He is
unable to attend the June 8, 2011 meeting and would like someone with a
technical background to attend. No action taken.
11. Unfinished Business
a. PW Facility Development Update
No presentation or discussion. Closed meeting scheduled to discuss property
search.
b. Sewer and Water Project Update
No presentation or discussion. Rusty Fifield of Northland Securities will attend
May 26, 2011 meeting with additional financial information.
c. 2030 Comp Plan
Councilor Asleson will meet with Susan Nelson to complete editing.
12. New Business
a. 2010 Audit Results
Andy Berg of Abdo, Eick & Meyers presented the 2010 Audit results, financial
statement and management letter. Abdo, Eick & Meyers will correct a calculation
error and resubmit for council approval.
b. KDV Memo
Council acknowledged receipt of memo and discussed the four funds addressed.
Infrastructure Fund # 402 -no action taken
Shannon Lane Fund # 417 -no action taken
Chisholm Trail Fund # 504 and City Hall Geothermal Fund # 418
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the closing of funds #504 and
#418 as suggested.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
c. Financial Guidelines
Council acknowledged receipt of financial guidelines and discussed. Staff will
implement council suggestions and resubmit for approval.
13. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
None
b. Building Inspections Claims
None
c. All Other Claims As Presented
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve all other claims as presented.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2011
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 8:31 to convene a closed session.
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the regular meeting at 9:56
14. Closed Meeting
Council discussed Public Works facility property options. No action was taken.
15. Review of Upcoming Council Meetings
a. Sewer and Water Project Financial update
b. Attendance at the June 8, 2011 Watershed meeting
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Meeting adjourned at 9:57 pm
/JManie Heinecke, City Clerk/Bookkeeper