HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-10 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on October 10, 2013, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present
were, Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Asleson, Councilor Cossette, Councilor Lynch, and Councilor
Thomas. Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Attorney Carson, City Engineer Torve,
and Director of Public Safety Gormley.
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 Thomas, seconded by Lynch to approve the agenda as presented with the
addition of:
11 g. Composting
8b. Public Works Facility soil update
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Open Forum -None
5. Presentations
a. Laura Landis — Program Coordinator with Home Free Community Program spoke to the
council about the services provided and requested approval of Corcoran's continued
financial assistance in funding the program.
b. Paul Durand — Rockford Area Schools Superintendent presented an update on the school
district along with a vision for the future of the school district in Corcoran. Mr. Durand also
discussed plans for a baseball field proposed to be built in Corcoran.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of September 26, 2013 Council Meeting
Motion: made by Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to approve the escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. All Other Financial Claims
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos /Commissions
a. Medina Police Department Letter received by council. No action required.
b. Public Works soil correction update by Engineer Torve. No action required.
9. Planning Business / Landform -None
10. Unfinished Business
a. Sanitary Sewer and Water Services report presented by Administrator Martens. Council
discussed and directed staff to update policy based on council discussion.
11. New Business
a. Survey Reimbursement Request by Paul Henry-19701 Jackie Ln heard by council.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Motion: made by Cossette, to reimburse 'h of the survey cost to Mr. Henry. Motion failed for lack of
a second.
b. Trunk Fee Adoption -New Fees
Motion: made by Cossette, seconded by Asleson to approve revision to fees as recommended by
staff. Council discussed.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
c. 2014 Fee Schedule received by council. Council discussed and directed staff to clarify civic
center fees.
d. 2010 -2012 Benefit Withholding Error
Motion: made by Asleson, seconded by Thomas to authorize reimbursement as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
e. Home Free Funding Request
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to approve funding as requested.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
f. City Administrator Priorities memo received. Council discussed administrator workload and
directed the administrator to limit new commitments in order to focus on the city
organization.
g. Council received an inquiry about a city maintained compost site. Council discussed,
Councilor Lynch offered to collect data from other city's our size and return the information
to Administrator Martens.
12. Unscheduled Items -None
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 9:36 pm to convene a closed meeting
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the regular meeting at 9:47 pm
13. Closed Meeting
a. To review proposed settlement agreement related to 19400 Co Rd 10
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to authorizing the execution of the settlement
agreement as presented by counsel in the closed session.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
14. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
a. November and December meeting schedule discussed.
Motion: made by Lynch, seconded by Asleson to reschedule council meetings as follows:
Thursday November 28, 2013 rescheduled to Monday November 25, 2013
Thursday December 26, 2013 rescheduled to Monday December 23, 2013
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Lynch to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM
nie Heinecke — City Clerk