HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-09 - Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2014 — 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on January 9, 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, Public Works Superintendent Meister, 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 Asleson to approve the agenda as presented, with the
addition of:
11 d. City Administrator Compensation
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Open Forum -None
5. Presentations
Senator David Osmek — Minnesota Senator District 33 made an annual visit to Corcoran and
shared with council a recap of 2013 senate activity. Mr. Osmek reminded council to contact him or
his legislative assistant Feder Mewis with questions or concerns.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of December 23, 2013 Council Meeting
b. 2014 Annual Appointments — Resolution 2014 -01
c. Planning Commissioner Appointment —Ricky Ravnholdt
d. Parks and Trails Commissioner Appointment— Trish Krueger
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to approve consent items a, c, and d as presented.
Draft Minutes of December 23, 2013 Council Meeting
Planning Commissioner Appointment — Ricky Ravnholdt
Parks and Trails Commissioner Appointment — Trish Krueger
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Lynch to approve consent item "b" as presented.
2014 Annual Appointments — Resolution 2014 -01
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 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 Thomas to approve all other financial claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
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City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2014 — 7:00 PM
8. Staff Reports/ Memos /Commissions
a. Snowplowing Update — verbal report by Superintendent Meister. Mayor Guenthner thanked
the Public Works team for plowing on Christmas morning.
9. Planning Business -None
10. Unfinished Business
a. Maple Hill Community Center report presented by Administrator Martens. Council discussed
and took comment from Brian and Jill Dejewski of Mobile Hope. Staff was directed to move
forward with the option requiring Mobile Hope to raise funds to complete the project.
b. Rockford Varsity Baseball Field Financial Request report presented by Administrator
Martens.
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Asleson to approve $210,000 commitment over a 3 year
period to the Rockford Varsity Baseball field construction.
Council discussed.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
11. New Business
a. Review of City Council Meeting Procedures summarized by Mayor Guenthner.
b. 2014 Goal Setting discussion was led by Administrator Martens. Council to schedule work -
session.
c. Random Program Consortium — Rockford Testing Solutions
Motion: made by Asleson, seconded by Thomas to approve Rockford Testing Solutions contract as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
d. City Administrator Compensation and Performance Appraisal discussed by council.
Motion: made by Thomas, seconded by Cossette to approve the following compensation schedule
for City Administrator Martens:
01/01/2014 Grade 9 Step 4
01/01/2015 Grade 9 Step 5
Council discussed.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, and Thomas Voting Nay: Lynch
(Motion carried 4:1)
Motion: made by Asleson, seconded by Thomas to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Asleson, Cossette, Lynch and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 9:10pm
game Heinecke —City Clerk
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