HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-26 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2011
The Corcoran City Council met on May 26, 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, Corporal Hamilton, 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 as presented
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
4. Open Forum
Steve Schiltz, 6480 Elm St. - Expressed concern about the scheduling of ball
fields in the city park. The girl's team he is associated with has had conflicts with
adult teams for field use. He is looking for clarity in the field use scheduling.
Brain Lother, Hope Community Church - Advised council the church would
consider a land sale for the proposed public works facility.
5. Presentations - None
6. Planning Business - None
7. Engineering - None
8. Public Hearing - None
9. Consent Agenda
a. 05/12/11 Draft Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: made by Gmach seconded by Cossette to approve the consent agenda as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
10. Staff Reports/Memos
a. Development Review Committee (DRC) Report
Council acknowledged receipt of report — no action taken
b. Alcohol Compliance Checks Report — Police
Council acknowledged receipt of report — no action taken
c. Dust Control Calendar
Council acknowledged receipt of report — requested additional information
for the June 23, 2011 meeting.
d. 05/17/11 Draft Parks & Trails Meeting Minutes
Council acknowledged receipt of report — Administrator Donahue updated
council that the property at Co Rd 10 and Co Rd 19 is not available for
city ownership at this time. Council asked Administrator Donahue to
negotiate an agreement with the county for city use of the area for a rest
stop.
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e. Planning Report
Council acknowledged receipt of report — no action taken
f. Watershed Committee
Councilor Cossette reminded council he is unavailable to attend the June
8, 2011 meeting. Meeting is held at Maple Grove city hall 9:00 am to
12:00 pm
11. Unfinished Business
a. Sewer and Water Project- Discussion on Policies
Rusty Fifeld from Northland Securities continued his discussion with
council on the next steps of financial planning for the sewer and water
improvement project.
b. Public Works Facility Update
A closed meeting will be held.
c. 2010 Audit Documents
MOTION: made by Gmach seconded by Cossette to approve the 2010 audited financial
statement as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
12. New Business
a. Shared PW Agreement
Council acknowledged receipt of the Draft Shared Public Works
Agreement — final agreement will be presented at a future council meeting.
b. Civic Center Alcohol Policy
Council discussed a possible change in alcoholic beverage service in the
city community center. Council recommended staff to update the current
lease documents and resubmit at a future council meeting.
13. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Milbrandt, seconded by Gmach to approve all escrow claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
b. Building Inspections Claims
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Cassette to approve all 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 Cossette, seconded by Milbrandt to approve all other claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 8:32 to convene a closed session.
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the regular meeting at 9:32
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14. Closed Meeting
Council reviewed and discussed a spread sheet of potential property sites for a
public works facility along with an email from Linda Kohnen expressing her
interest in selling property to the city. (documents available in the 5/26/11 agenda
packet)
MOTION: made by Asleson, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Gmach, and Milbrandt. (Motion carried 5:0).
Meeting adjourned at 9:34 pm
Jeanie Heinecke, City Clerk/Bookkeeper