HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-13 - Council Minutes - Part 1City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2014 – 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on March 13, 2014, 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, Director
of Public Safety Gormley, and City Clerk Heinecke.
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 Cossette, seconded by Lynch to approve the agenda as presented, with the
addition of:
10b. Finishing Public Works building
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Open Forum
Dorothy Theis 9530 Cain Rd, asked council if the city is able to borrow for longer than the life of the
things being purchased. The mayor indicated the short answer is yes and, the CIP topic is to be
discussed further in item 10a.
5. Presentations - None
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of February 27, 2014 Council Meeting
b. Accept Northwest Area Jaycees Donation Resolution 2014-05
c. Approve Tegrete Contract
d. Award Crop Land Contract Resolution 2014-07
e. Draft Minutes of February 8, 2014 Council Workshop
f. Approve Hamel Rodeo Temp Liquor License Resolution 2014-08
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Cossette to approve consent agenda items “b”,“c”,”e” and
“f” as presented
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Motion: made by Asleson, seconded by Thomas to approve consent agenda item “a” with the
correction as discussed. Removal of Mr. Cossette as voting from item 6.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Lynch, and Thomas Abstain: Cossette
(Motion carried 4:0)
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Lynch to approve consent agenda items “d” with the
correction as discussed. Edit Resolution 2014-07 to correctly reflect $205.00 per acre as the bid
price for crop land rental.
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 Lynch to approve escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. All Other Financial Claims
Motion: made by Asleson, seconded by Lynch to approve all other financial claims as presented.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2014 – 7:00 PM
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos/Commissions
a. 7th Annual Truck Safety Seminar – Resolution 2014-06
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Cossette to approve Resolution 2014-06 “Commendation
of Truck Safety Seminar and Approval of Donated Funds” as presented. Councilor Thomas thanked
all who made the seminar possible.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
9. Planning Business - None
10. Unfinished Business
a. 2014 Capital Improvement Plan Purchases report received.
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to authorize the purchase of items 1 – 7 as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
1. John Deere 6125R Tractor: $58,819.18
2. John Deere 4720 Utility Tractor: $15,149.26
3. John Deere 1545 Commercial front mount mower and equipment: $37,513.54
4. Vehicle lifts: $45,735.00
5. Overhead crane: $45,963.41 (does not included electrical)
6. SW 4000 Rider Sweeper: $19,499.91
7. Welding hood: $9,876.00 (does not include electrical)
Motion: made by Asleson, seconded by Thomas to authorize the purchase of items 8 - 10 as
presented. Council discussed.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Lynch, and Thomas Voting Nay: Cossette
(Motion carried 4:1)
8. Portable Radios: $7,500.00
9. Replacement computers: $6,500.00
10. Additional funds for electrical costs not included in quotes and allowance for unanticipated minor
items: $7,500.00
b. Finishing public works building. Mr. Cossette asked council to discuss the plan to finish the
public works lean-to. Council discussed, no action taken.
11. New Business – None
12. Closed meeting
a. Utility Easement Acquisition
Mayor Guenthner recessed the regular meeting at 7:24 pm to convene a closed meeting
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the regular meeting at 7:45 pm
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Lynch to approve Resolution 2014-09 “Approving
Appraisals for the Southeast Area Lift Station, Sewer and Water Project and Authorizing the
Extension of offers” as presented by Mayor Guenthner.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
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City Council Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2014 – 7:00 PM
Motion: made by Lynch, seconded by Asleson to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm
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Jeanie Heinecke – City Clerk