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City Council Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on March 12, 2015, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were, Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Hank, Councilor Keefe, Councilor LaFave, and
Councilor Thomas.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Engineer Torve, Director of Public Safety
Gottschalk, and City Clerk Heinecke.
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call
Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Guenthner invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Open Forum
Mayor Guenthner read the approved Open Forum statement.
Ken Kluck, 21088 County Road 50. Mr. Kluck is concerned about dirt on County Road 50, also
concerned about the quality of the dirt being hauled into Corcoran. Staff directed to report to council
on Mr. Kluck's concerns at the next meeting.
Dale Haglund, 22966 County Road 50. Asked the city to consider building the private road his
property uses for access to city standards and assess the benefiting properties. Staff directed to
report to council on history and status of this road issue.
5. Presentations
a. Senator David Osmek provided council with an annual legislative update.
b. Volunteer Recognition — Darrell Krueger. Mayor Guenthner presented a certificate of
appreciation to Darrell Krueger for his years of dedication to the city as a planning
commissioner.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of February 12, 2015 Council Work Session
b. Draft Minutes of February 12, 2015 Council Meeting
c. Draft Minutes of February 26, 2015 Council Meeting
d. Mama G's Optional 2AM License
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to approve consent agenda items 6a, 6b, and 6d
as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Hank to approve consent agenda item 6c as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, and Thomas Abstain: LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500) - None
b. All Other Financial Claims
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Thomas to approve all other financial claims as
presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
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City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM
8. Staff Reports /Memos /Commissions
a. Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project Update. Report by City Administrator
Martens. Council discussed and directed staff to refine the TIF fund value, begin surveying
affected parties, and to look into a few additional financial options.
9. Planning Business -None
10. Unfinished Business
a. 2015 Water and Sanitary Sewer Fee Schedule Update
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to approve Ordinance 2015 -300 "Amending 2015
Water and Sanitary Sewer Fee Schedule" as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
11. New Business
a. Lieutenant Appointment — Ryan Burns. Report presented by Director of Public Safety
Gottschalk.
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Hank to approve the appointment of Corporal Ryan
Burns to the restructured Lieutenant position.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. Police Officer Hiring Process. Report presented by Director of Public Safety Gottschalk.
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Keefe to direct staff to initiate the police officer hiring
process.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm.
J nie Heinecke — City Clerk
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