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City Council Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on February 11, 2010, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present
were Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Thomas, Councilor Gmach, Councilor Hudok and Councilor
Milbrandt. Also present were City Administrator Donahue, Director of Public Safety Gormley, Public
Works Superintendent Meister, Deputy City Clerk Heinecke, City Attorney Jeff Carson and Engineer
Vince VanderTop. Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. CaII to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
4. Open Forum
Resident Greg Ebert voiced concern about the buildings being constructed by Northern Natural Gas at 7455
County Road 116. He stated that as a neighboring property owner he should have been notified of the proposed
construction. Mayor Guenthner suggested staff retrace the events to date to ensure all was handled correctly.
Mr. Ebert has a meeting scheduled with the city planner to look further into the zoning standards.
5. Presentations - none
6. Planning Business / Landform — No business
7. Engineering / Wenck - No business
8. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of 1/28/2010
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the minutes of the 1/28/10 meeting with
correction to 11a motion carried (4:0).
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0). Hudok abstained
9. Staff Reports / Memos
a. Update on Board of Review and Certification of Council Members — Dan Donahue
Tentative date for training is March 24, 2010. Administrator Donahue will advise council when date has been
confirmed.
10. Unfinished Business
a. Building Demolition Fees
Administrator Donahue discussed a letter received from Resident/Contractor Greg Ebert regarding Corcoran
demolition permit fees. Along with a copy of Mr. Ebert's letter to the city was documentation of the demolition
fee structure of neighboring cities. Building Inspector Scott Qualle informed the council that adoption of state
codes requires permit fees be based on the valuation of the demolition. Discussion continued regarding how
valuation is calculated. Staff to research valuation calculation options and return findings at a later meeting.
b. Permits for Geothermal Project
Administrator Donahue presented a time line for the Geothermal Project from council approval in August 2009
through Building Official update to council on January 28, 2010. Council discussed the ups and downs of the
project and how to avoid the downs for future projects. As recommended, contractor Massmann Geothermal
and Wenck Engineering will donate $100.00 each to be designated to the Energy Assistance Program for area
residents.
MOTION: made by Hudok, seconded by Gmach to approve the Geothermal Project as complete and release the
final payment.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
c. Approval of Capital Improvement Plan 2010 and 2011
Council reviewed the presented CIP Plan and deferred public improvements from the City Hall plan, the upgrade
to the phone system and city sign from the IT plan, and requested a study of public information technology
needs. All other items were approved. Administrator Donahue will bring bonding options to the next council
meeting.
d. Approve Purchase of Computer and IT Equipment
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Hudok to approve the purchase of computer and IT equipment as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
e.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Approve purchase of Broom Attachment — Public Works
MOTION: made by Hudok, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the purchase of broom attachment as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
11. New Business
a. Proposed Amendment to City Code 70.02 Vehicle Weight Restrictions
Administrator Donahue presented the findings and recommendations of the committee who reviewed the city's
vehicle weight restrictions ordinance. Public Works Director Meister expressed concern about the weight of the
many garbage trucks traveling the roads and the need to address the garbage truck exemption. The spring
newsletter should contain information about the weight restrictions to help residents avoid overweight fines for
emergencies. Committee will incorporate council feedback into the ordinance and bring back to a future council
meeting.
b. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Membership Invoice
Administrator Donahue presented a letter from NWHSC requesting payment of annual dues. Mayor Guenthner
asked staff to provide the council with a report of the specific needs filled by this organization.
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Gmach to approve the commitment to membership in the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
12. Claims as Presented *
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Hudok, seconded by Gmach to
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt,
b. Building Inspections Claims
MOTION: made by Hudok, seconded by Gmach to
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt,
c. All Other Claims As Presented
MOTION: made by Hudok, seconded by Gmach to
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt,
accept Escrow Claims as presented.
and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
accept Building Inspection Claims as presented.
and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
accept All Other Claims as presented.
and Thomas, (Motion carried 5:0).
13. Unscheduled Items
a. Mayor Guenthner spoke as liaison to the recent Parks & Trails meeting and expressed the need for the council
to partner with the Parks & Trails commission to propose a plan for the Park Dedication funds. Mayor
recommended Parks & Trails commission take the lead on drafting a road map.
b. Councilor Milbrandt exchanged Parks & Trails liaison dates with councilor Hudok. Milbrandt will take 2/16 and
Hudok will take 5/18.
c. Greenway Committee to have first meeting February 18, 2010 at City Hall.
d. Green Acres meeting scheduled for April 6, 2010 at City Hall.
e. March 4, 2010 6:00 pm is set for planning training for council and commissioners. Meeting will be held at City
Hall.
14. Council Liaison Calendar*
Planning
Minutes of Meeting *
Parks & Trails
1/07/010
2104/10
3/04/10
4101/10
5/06/10
6/03/10
Milbrandt
Guenthner
Hudok
Gmach
Thomas
Milbrandt
Canceled
Canceled
1/19/10
2/16/10
3/16/10
04/20/10
5/18/10
6/15/10
Guenthner
Milbrandt
Gmach
Thomas
Hudok
Guenthner
Minutes of Meeting * Included
15. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
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16. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Hudok, seconded by Thomas to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Hudok, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0).
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm
Dan Donahue, City Administrator