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Home My WebLink About2006-04-13 - Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2006 The Corcoran City Council met on April 13, 2006, at city hall in Corcoran, Call to Order Minnesota. Present were Mayor Cossette, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Jacobs, Councilor Lymangood, and Councilor Thomas. Also present were Administrator Roll Call Vergin, Clerk Lindberg, Hennepin County Assessor Hagen, City Assessor Risch, and City Assessor Erickson. Mayor Cossette called the meeting to order at 7:00 Pledge of Allegiance p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Agenda Approval MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Grabowski, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Open Forum Ken Kluck — 21800 County Road 50 asked to be appointed to the Long Tenn Capital Project Group. Local Board of Review The Local Board of Review was called to order at 7:10. City Assessor Risch reviewed the purpose and procedure for the Local Board of Review. Risch reported the average overall growth for Corcoran was 14.5% with 9.6% increase for residential property and 30% increase in land values. The following were signed in to contest their property's valuation. Steve Patnode — 23165 Oakdale Drive PID #06- 119 -23 -41 -0011 Eileen Hudok — 10725 Bechtold Road PID#05 - 119 -23 -11 -0008 William Rosso — 10125 Ebert Road PID#03 - 119 -23 -34 -0003 Patrick Surprison — 8225 County Road 116 PID#23 - 119 -23 -13 -0006 Corcoran Lions - PID#25 -119 -23-44 -0005 Corcoran Lions - PID#25 -119 -23-41 -0001 Brian Holt— 9105 Schulte Lane PID #13 - 119 -23 -23 -0017 Risch informed the Council that Patnode and Hudok were not present to address the Council at this time. William Rosso said the value of his property had increased 100% since 2000. Rosso stated there had been minimal improvements and his property is on a gravel road. Rosso was concerned he and his wife would not be able to remain in Corcoran if the taxes continue to increase. Patrick Surprison was present to address the $86,000 increase in the land value for 9.2 acres of land - locked agricultural land he owns and farms. Surprison did not understand why his land value increased so much in comparison to neighboring properties. Roy Popilex, representing the Corcoran Lions Club, stated the property owned by the Lions Club excluding the tower increased 13 %. Popilek was asking for consideration due to the fact that the Lions Club is a non - profit organization and increasing the property value would decrease the contributions they make to the local communities. It was determined the land use status of the property would not Agenda Approval Open Forum Local Board of Review Page -1- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2006 be developable without rezoning. MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Thomas, to increase the market value of the property with the tower (excluding the tower value) by 3% and the other parcel by 4% over last year's value. MOTION TO AMEND by Grabowski, seconded by Cossette, to increase the market value of the both properties excluding the tower value by 3.5 %. Voting Aye to accept the amended motion: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, and Thomas. Voting Nay: Lymangood. (Motion carried 4:1) Voting Aye to approve the amended motion: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Brian Holt was not able to remain at the meeting. Risch will contact Holt to discuss his property valuation concern prior to the April 27th meeting MOTION by Cossette, seconded by Grabowski, to rest, ict the properties addressed by the Board of Review on April 27, 2006, to the list compiled at this meeting. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) All objectors except the Lions Club will meet with City Assessor Risch to discuss property values prior to the continuance of the Local Board of Review on April 27, 2006. Mayor Cossette recessed the Local Board of Review at 8:08 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED Long Term Capital Projects Group BUSINESS Administrator Vergin explained the creation of a Public Works Facility Task Force Long Term Capital had been expanded by Council to include long term capital projects and other Projects Group future responsibilities. MOTION by Cossette, seconded by Grabowski, to appoint Mayor Cossette, Councilor Grabowski, Commissioner Hank, Commissioner Faue, Commissioner Gleason (alternate), Building Official L. Kohnen, Resident David Anderson, Resident Robert Laddusaw, Resident Rickey Ravnholdt, and Resident Kenneth Kluck to the Long Term Capital Projects task force. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) With the Public Works Facility remaining a priority, the task force was asked to present to Council by the end of August 2006 a list of long term projects using a ten year timeframe. Unlawful/Misuse of Public Funds, Resolution No. 2006 -16 The evening's packet contained two revised resolutions of the original resolution authored by Lymangood. One was revised by Lymangood himself and the other was a revision by Cossette. Lymangood stated the importance of receiving the letters from the City Auditor McDonald and the State Auditor determining there were no misuse of public funds Page -2- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2006 needed be recognized by the City Council. Lymangood also felt the letter from General Manager Jacobs of HRUA expressing damages to the HRUA Co -op, U of MN departments, and employees of at least $122,000 should not be ignored. Grabowski felt the allegations were not proven, the issue is a waste of time and energy, and should be ignored. The letter does not state a law suit for damages is being pursued. Thomas said with no retraction of the allegations it is important to move this resolution forward. The Council should formally document the findings by both auditors. Cossette said the two previously approved resolutions #2005 -32 and #2005 -69 officially stated the position of this Council and those facts do not need to be repeated. Cossette stated he would not approve Lymangood's version of the resolution. Lymangood said he would not approve Cossette's version of the resolution. Lymangood did not want to ignore the false criminal allegations or the being put on notice of monetary damages. MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Thomas, to approve Resolution #2006 -16 as revised by Lymangood. A roll call vote was requested. Lymangood — Aye, Grabowski — Nay, Thomas — Aye, Jacobs — Abstained, and Cossette — Nay. (Motion Failed 2:2 with 1 abstention) CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski, to approve Consent Agenda items: a. March 9, 2006, Regular Council Minutes b. March 9, 2006, Goals & Objectives Workshop Minutes c. March 13, 2006, Budget Workshop Minutes d. 2005 Final Audit Report g. Code Enforcement Contract with City of Rogers h. Code Enforcement Quarterly Report Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, Jacobs, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) CONSENT AGENDA Swimming Pool Application Material Swimming Pool The "and" in a one -time building permit paragraph should be removed. Vergin will Application Material verify the wording of the third item regarding pools that need a building permit with the City Building Inspector Kohnen. The words "flood plain and /or" should be removed from the check lists. Vergin was directed to verify with City Inspector Kohnen all the information included in the checklist is necessary for a swimming pool permit application. MOTION by Jacobs, seconded by Grabowski, to table this item for further review. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, and Jacobs. Voting Nay: Lymangood and Thomas. (Motion carried 3:2) Parks & Trails Commission Alternate Position Appointment Parks & Trails Page -3- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2006 MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Grabowski, to approve Resolution No. 2006 -17 appointing Dean Vehrenkamp as an alternate member to the Parks Commission. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Foxline/Treeline — Petition for Local Improvement Rush Creek Blvd. — Petition for Local Improvement Jacobs was concerned there were no copies of the petitions in the packet for Council to review. Vergin explained the petitions for street improvements included the State mandated signatures of at least 35% of the affected residents. The next step in the process would have Council approving staff to meet with the residents to present related information and cost estimates for their consideration. If the residents want to pursue the improvement, then the formal petition will be brought back to Council for consideration. MOTION by Grabowski, seconded by Thomas, to approve staff meeting with the neighborhood meetings. AMENDED MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Cossette, to approve staff proceeding with the neighborhood meetings and keeping track of the entire public expense to facilitate the neighborhood meetings. Voting Aye to accept the amended motion: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Voting Aye to approve the amended motion: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Police Department CIP Squad Purchase Grabowski suggested keeping the 2001 Crown Victoria squad #544 with 96,227 miles and postponing the purchase of a new police squad until next year. Vergin explained 96,000 miles on a police vehicle is not equivalent to the wear and tear of a normal family car; the repair costs could be very expensive. Grabowski suggested a monthly repair cost of $600 would be less expensive than a new vehicle. Staff reminded Council the 2006 budget did not include the repair costs of an older vehicle; the bonding for the new vehicle had already been approved and received. MOTION by Cossette, seconded by Grabowski, to include in the next budgeting process the basis for replacement of vehicles. Lymangood, concerned with the expense of staff's time, suggested the following substitute motion: SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Lymangood to include the CIP topic in a budget workshop and council members email any questions to staff prior to the workshop. Cossette withdrew his motion. MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Cossette, to approve the police department CIP squad purchase. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Topography Exemption Application — Brandon Heinz MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Thomas, to approve Resolution No. 2006- Commission Alternate Position Appointment Foxline /Treeline Petition for Local Improvement Rush Creek Blvd. — Petition for Local Improvement Police Department CIP Squad Purchase Topography Exemption Application — Brandon Page -4- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2006 18 approving the topography waiver for the platting of property at 20801 County Road 117 with changing "77.17 acres" to "74.67 acres ". Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Jacobs, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) HAMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT, CHIEF BRANDON GUEST Guest reviewed the highlights and statistics for 2005 stating the membership and leadership of the Hamel fire department virtually remained the same. Capital projects planned for 2006 include completion of Engine 12 replacement, Engine 11 refurbishment, and Tanker 11 replacement. Vergin informed the Council the Medina police chief had scheduled a meeting next Thursday a.m. in Rogers between the four fire chiefs and two police chiefs providing fire services to the City of Corcoran to discuss guidance regarding Corcoran's future fire protection options. CLAIMS Escrow Claims (Fund #500) $23,917.73 MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Grabowski, to approve Fund #500 Escrow claims as presented. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, and Thomas. Voting Nay: Jacobs. (Motion carried 4:1) Building Inspections (Fund #405) $7,603.30 MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Lymangood, to approve Fund #500 Escrow claims as presented. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, and Thomas. Voting Nay: Jacobs. (Motion carried 4:1) HRUA Related Claims $322.92 MOTION by Grabowski, seconded by Thomas, to approve the HRUA claims as presented. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, and Thomas. Jacobs abstained. (Motion carried 4:0 with 1 abstention) All Other Claims/Disbursements as Presented $119,420.74 MOTION by Grabowski, seconded by Thomas, to approve all other claims and disbursements as presented. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, Jacobs, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) NEW BUSINESS Park Place Storage Fire, Lymangood Lymangood was concerned with the significant loss of property due to the Park Place Storage fire and stated since this was not the first time a fire had taken place at the same location, perhaps there are some measures the City of Corcoran could ensue to deter similar future fires and/or improve notification to fire protection services. Discussion included requesting the investigative report on the fire and referring the topic to the meeting of the fire and police chiefs scheduled for next week. I- 94Brockton Coalition Joint Powers Agreement Cossette asserted the need to stay involved with this coalition to protect the City of Corcoran from possible impacts of additional exits to the I -94 corridor. To do so, Heinz HAMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT, CHIEF BRANDON GUEST CLAIMS NEW BUSINESS Park Place Storage Fire, Lymangood I-94 /Brockton Coalition Joint Powers Agreement Page -5- CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2006 Cossette suggested a need to monetarily participate in the coalition in 2007. Lymangood and Thomas contended joining the coalition would give the perception of Corcoran's agreement in proceeding with the interchange at Brockton when there is no evidence such an interchange would be beneficial to Corcoran. MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Cossette, to decline the offer to participate in the I- 94/Brockton Coalition and request from MnDOT a presentation of or information on the I -94 corridor study. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, Jacobs, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS Goals & Objectives Meeting MOTION by Cossette, seconded by Jacobs, to set a Goals & Objectives meeting for 6:00 p.m. April 27, 2006, at City Hall. Voting Aye: Cossette, Grabowski, Lymangood, Jacobs, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Dust Control Assessment HearinE Information Vergin reminded the Council of the public hearing for dust control assessments set for 7:00 p.m. on April 27, 2006, at City Hall. Staff was directed to legally post for quorum of Council and Commissioners attending the Corcoran Lions Chevy dinner on April 22, 2006. Adjournment MOTION by Grabowski, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. Voting Aye: Grabowski, Jacobs, Cossette, Lymangood, and Thomas. (Motion carried 5:0) Bea Lindberg, Clerk/Treasur COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS Goals & Objectives Meeting Dust Control Assessment Hearing Information Posting for Corcoran Lions Chevy Dinner Adjournment Page -6-