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City Council Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2010
The Corcoran City Council met on July 8, 2010, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were, Mayor Guenthner, Councilor
Gmach, Councilor Milbrandt, and Councilor Thomas. Also present were City Administrator Donahue, Public Safety Director
Gormley, Public Works Superintendent Meister, City Engineer Torve, City Planner Lindahl and Deputy Clerk Heinecke.
Councilor Hudok was absent (work conflict)
Vice Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, Mayor Guenthner arrived at 7:30 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 as presented.
Voting Aye: Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 3:0).
4. Open Forum
None
5. Presentations
a. Susan Blood from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NHHSC) presented an annual update of
services offered to residents of Corcoran.
6. Planning Business / Landform
a. Request for Ag Preserve Designation for Edmund Cain Family Farms at 20913 CSAH 10 (City File 10 -003).
Continued from the 6/24/2010 Council Meeting
Council based motion to deny on:
1. These properties are within in the MUSA boundaries as shown in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
2. Roadway fronting these properties could be upgraded in the foreseeable future as presented in 2030
Comprehensive Plan. Upgrading would be restricted if assessment procedures could not be utilized. The AG
Preserve designation of properties within the MUSA Boundaries would restrict city in use of assessments as a
tool for development within the community.
3. Sewer and water may be brought in close proximity to City Hall and the future development options for these
properties could be hindered if allowed into the AG Preserve designation.
4. Property tax impact between AG Preserve and Green Acres is minimal.
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Milbrandt to deny application for AG Preserve, Resolution 2010 -30.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Milbrandt, and Thomas. Voting Nay: Gmach (Motion carried 3:1).
7. Engineering 1 Wenck
a. Council discussed a report from Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel and directed City Engineer Torve to their
required next steps.
8. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of 6/24/10 council meeting
b. Motion to "Not Waive" Monetary Limit on Municipal Tort Liability
c. Draft Minutes of 6/24/10 special budget meeting
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 3:0).
9. Staff Reports I Memos
a. PD Training Room -ECG Update
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve Resolution 2009 -29 accepting a donation from Dan and
Arlys Peterson.
Voting Aye: Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 3:0).
b. Administrator Donahue presented a report with cost to date for ordinance updates and Greenway Corridor
Committee meetings.
c. Update on Liquor and Tobacco License Renewal -All paid in full.
d. Parks and Trails Draft Minutes of June 15, 2010. Councilor Milbrandt clarified the $150.00 approved by council
at the 6/24/10 meeting is a general fund expense.
e. Elections Calendar presented to council in preparation for the 2010 election cycle.
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2010
10. Unfinished Business
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 8:13 to convene a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing RFP's
received for the lease of a public works facility.
Reconvened regular meeting at 8:21
a. Mayor to meet with Administrator Donahue, Public Works Superintendent Meister and Engineer Torve to establish
concise package of all information gathered for presentation to the full council.
b. Award of Memorial Garden Construction Bids
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve City Hall Memorial Garden construction bids as presented
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
11. New Business
None
12. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Milbrandt to approve escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
b. Building Inspections Claims
None
c. All Other Claims As Presented
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
13. Unscheduled Items
Council approved participation in the 1000 Friends "Saturday Series" education program.
14. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
a. Summary of FBI training from Public Safety Director Gormley
b. Re- drafted City Charter
15. MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 pm
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Daniel Donahue; City Administrator