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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-08 - Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2008 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Call to Order The Corcoran City Council met on May 8, 2008, at city hall in Corcoran, Roll Call Minnesota. Present were Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Jacobs, Councilor Hudok Councilor Thomas and Councilor Grabowski. Also present were Interim City Administrator Bodem, City Planner Gartner, Police Chief Gormley, Public Works Director Meister and City Engineer Rhein. Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to approve the agenda with the following modification: Add Resolution 2008 -21 DNR Trails to 10 g. Consent Agenda Move Consent Agenda Item Bonestroo — MS4 Storm Water Permit 10 e. to New Business 8 a. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs, Grabowski, and Thomas (Motion carried 5:0) 4. OPEN FORUM Chad Robran was present with a handout providing information about the 5th Country Days Daz Celebration on August 15 and 16, 2008. Mr. Robran expressed his desire to use the former NW Chamber office /annex as a city information/library for its citizens. Council suggested that off -line staff get together and generate ideas and come back to council with a proposal. Pat Hank came forward suggesting that the City not spend anymore time and money on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan if no action will ultimately be taken. Mayor Guenthner thanked Chad and Pat for their updates and suggestions. 5. PUBLIC HEARING— DUST CONTROL Mayor Guenthner opened the Dust Control Public Hearing recognizing the various letters and listening to citizens about the Dust Control costs, applications and general policy. MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs, Grabowski, and Thomas (Motion carried 5:0). MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to adopting the 2008 assessment role. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs, Grabowski, and Thomas (Motion carried 5:0). 6. CLOSED SESSION — PERSONNEL ISSUES Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 7:31 p.m. having Council leave the council chambers to discuss personnel issues in closed session. At 7:47 p.m., Council reconvened to the regularly scheduled Council meeting recognizing the termination of employment of Becky McNeill's and approval to hire a new administrative person by August 1, 2008. Agenda Approval Open Forum Public Hearing Closed Session Page -1- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2008 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business 7a. Code Enforcement Revisited — Waldron Contract Interim City Administrator Bodem explained there is still some lack of clarity as it pertains to the segregation of duties with code enforcement. The general list of responsibilities could include: Abandoned and junk vehicles, animal control, weeds, open burning, signs, littering, grading permit, home occupation, flood plain and FEMA. Scott Qualle from Waldron & Associates was present stating his firm is willing to add these items to his contract but it should be amended in writing to reflect those duties. It was the consensus of Council to direct associated staff to meet and make future recommendation to Council. There was some discussion about the confusion about the RJ building permit issue. There was some additional discussion about issues in the Manufactured housing park. Waldron is also working on an animal nuisance brought on by a complaint of a neighbor. 7b.Comprehensive Land Use Plan Vote on Land Use Council by vote determines whether to continue discussion without any of the following record of final vote. Summary provided from the various land use meetings. Below is the action taken by council: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Comments 1) General, "Plan Wide" Issues CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS OF 4/5 VOTE ACCEPTED a. Review and adjust population forecasts CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS NOT RECEIVING 4/5 VOTE DROPPED a. Remove all high density residential zoning and rezone to pre- existing residential zoning levels b. Limit residential building permits within MUSA districts (100 per year) to limit growth c. Remove urban development (zoning) and allow only agricultural or rural residential development d. Remove "permanency" feature from Ag/Rural Residential areas e. Change "diversified Rural" classification to "Developing Community" f. Plan/zone parcels for municipal services (fire, water, etc.) g. "De- concentrate" high density residential zoning Comprehensive Plan Page -2- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2008 2) Individual District /Property Changes CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS OF 4/5 VOTE ACCEPTED a. Re- examine SW district regarding Retail zoning and Commercial zoning b. Re- examine SW district regarding High Density Residential zoning, Urban Residential zoning along Pioneer Trail, Urban Residential zoning along Rolling Hills Road (inclusion in MUSA) c. Increase size of Rural Service /Commercial district at Hwy 10 & 19 d. Review zoning boundary along northern boundaries of downtown district (R- zoning correlates with geography) e. Add Urban residential/High Density zoning along Hwy 116 south of Meister Road f. Modify Hwy 10 corridor, from Hwy 101 to Hwy 116, to Mixed Use/PUD i.e. examine corridor of mixed use/PUD in near Lions Park and Clemens Farm g. Rezone SW corner of Hwy 116 and Larkin Road to Business Park/Light Industrial h. Re- examine of Hwy 30 corridor from Mixed Use/PUD to Commercial. Review idea of Rezoning east side of Hwy 116, north of Hwy 30 as Commercial or Light Industrial i. Examine and possibly add Urban Residential/High Density (along corridors or otherwise) in NE district Zone for specific uses, such as senior housing in areas with basic services, food and retail k. Consider re- zoning flexibility for Public /Semi - Public areas (golf courses) CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS NOT RECEIVING 4/5 VOTE DROPPED a. Add Commercial zoning along Hwy 116 corridor between Hwy 10 and Hwy 30 3. Changes to Implementation Mechanisms CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS OF 4/5 VOTE ACCEPTED a. Modify Rural Service /Commercial zoning standards (Hwy 10 & 19) to create greater flexibility on building and storage standards b. Add Mixed Use /PUD to Hwy 117 "extension" area c. Modify Agricultural (holding) zoning standards in MUSA districts, including Page -3- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2008 clarification of building rights d. Review /modify "open space" development requirements to encourage greater use in Ag/Rural Residential Areas e. Require "green space" in Urban Residential and High Density zoning f. Review criteria for considering individual parcel zoning changes, after passage of Comp Plan that might/might not differ from guided use in Plan (i.e. "Schendel" area, golf courses) g. Require (rezone ?) Hwy 30 corridor to incorporate "gateway" boulevard westward from Hwy 101 (This is already on the list) CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS NOT RECEIVING 4/5 VOTE DROPPED a. Address the use of AUAR's in implementation of land uses Mayor Guenthner suggested to the public to attend the May 22, 2008 City Council/Planning Commission Comprehensive Land Use discussion on Infrastructure and Waster water Planning. 7b. Terry Schneider – Schendel Property Discussion Terry Schneider was present to introduce that he was retained by the Schendel Family Trust to provide development consultation services and assist them in working with the City of Corcoran in the planning, phasing and implementation of development of their property 20400 County Road 10. As time progresses, Council will like to hear more of what Mr. Schneider has to say and what the Schendel's would like to do with their property. City Council directed Mr. Schneider to continue communicating with the City and bring back market data to support intended use for the property. 8a. Bonestroo —MS4 Storm Water Permit Joe Rhien from Bonestroo was present to talk about the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit under the NPDES program for operations of the City's storm water drainage system. The NPDES is a national program under the jurisdiction of the EPA. The requirement of the permit is that an Annual Report be prepared and submitted to the MPCA by June 30, 2008. One component of the report is that the City must hold a public meeting. It was the consensus of the City Council to set the open public meeting for June 26, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. MOTION: by Grabowski, seconded by Thomas to approve the MSS4 open meeting notice for June 26, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. Voting Aye: Grabowski, Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs and Thomas (Motion carried 5:0). Page -4- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2008 9. CLAIMS MOTION: by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to approve claims 500. Voting Aye: Grabowski, Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs and Thomas (Motion carried 5:0). Council had some concern with how the detail does not match the sum total on the front page. Therefore, Council will not approve the end totals but rather the itemized list of expenditures. MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski, to approve all of the claims as presented in the detail but not as an end total. Voting Aye: Grabowski, Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs and Thomas (Motion carried 5:0) 10. CONSENT AGENDA 10a. Resolution 2008 -20 —1000 Friends Grant MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Hudok to approve community growth option application planning grant. Approval of Claims Consent Agenda Items Approved Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs, Thomas and Grabowski (Motion carried 5:0). 10b. Parks and Trails Commission — High School Commission approval of Dana Bjorge MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to approve the appointment of Dana Bjorge, High School Liaison to the Parks and Trails Commission. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Thomas and Grabowski Voting Nay: Jacobs (Motion carried 4:1). 10c. Planning Commission Alternate — Approval of Dean Jacobs MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to approve the appointment of Dean Jacobs as a Planning Commission Alternate. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Thomas, Grabowski and Jacobs. (Motion carried 5:0) 10d. Council Chambers Visual Upgrade and Civic Center Sound Correction MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski to allow staff to purchase Visual upgrade and civic center sound equipment pursuant to the 2008 CIP. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudock, Thomas, Grabowski and Jacobs (Motion carried 5:0) May 8, 2008 Council 10e. May 8, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes Mayor Guenthner shared with council the need for improved communication between staff and council if a council member is known to be absent that the balance of the council will be notified. Staff agreed to improve this communication. MOTION made by Grabowski, seconded by Hudok to approve the May 8, 2008 minutes. . _.. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs, Thomas and Grabowski (Motion carried 5:0) Page -5- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 8, 2008 10f. Resolution 2008 -21— DNR Trails Grant MOTION made by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski, to approve Resolution 2008 -21 allowing the City to be the agent and recipient of State funding to go towards trails Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hudok, Jacobs, Thomas and Grabowski (Motion carried 5:0). 11. Council and Staff Reports 11. a Planning Commission Meeting — 5/1/08 Councilor Hudock gave a brief report on various topics at the Planning Commission meeting. 11. b Medina Utility Agreement Update. Mayor Guenthner gave a brief update about the Utility Agreement between Medina and Corcoran stating that both sides are coming close to an agreement. Both sides are waiting to flesh -out some technical components that are financial in nature. It is anticipated this item will be the upcoming Medina agenda in May. Afterwards, it is anticipated this will be an item for Corcoran Council action, possibly in June, 2008. Parks & Trail Commission Meeting Chad Robran summarized that the Parks and Trails Commission would like to set up an open public forum to listen to a presentation from TKDA and allow for citizen input. It was the consensus of the Council to approve monies for the cost of mailing a city -wide invite. He also expressed some concern with the past lack of trail easement record keeping at city hall. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Hudok, seconded by Jacobs, to adjourn at 9:47 p.m. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Jacobs, Hudok, Thomas, and Grabowski (Motion carried 5:0) Todd Bodem, Interim City Administrator Council and Staff Reports Planning Commission Parks and Trails Commission Adjournment