HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-08 Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2015 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on October 8, 2015, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were Acting Mayor Thomas, Councilor Hank, Councilor Keefe, and Councilor LaFave.
Mayor Guenthner was excused.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, Director of Public Safety Gottschalk, City Planner
Lindahl, and City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Acting Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Mayor Thomas invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Open Forum
No persons were present for open forum.
5. Presentations
No presentations were heard.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of the September 24, 2015 Council Meeting
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
Motion carried 4:0)
Claims as Presented'
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to approve the escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. All Financial Claims
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve all other financial claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos /Commissions
a. Performance Report received, no action required.
b. Speed Sign Update
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk provided a verbal report, noting that staff is reviewing a variety
of options which vary in price and staff will be providing an update at a future meeting.
c. Design Guidelines Update
City Administrator Martens provided a verbal report, noting that the Community Advisory team held
their first meeting and completed a SWOT analysis. City Administrator Martens invited the Council
and audience to attend the Community Design Workshop on October 13 at City Hall.
9. Planning Business / Landform
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October 8, 2015 - 7:00 PM
a. Preliminary Plat and Ordinance Amendment for "Strehfer Estates" for property at 22900
Strehler Road (PID 17- 119 -23 -32 -0004) (city file no. 15 -017)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report on the ordinance amendment, outlining the historical
background on private driveways and street connectivity. City Planner Lindahl noted the preliminary
plat must be denied if the ordinance amendment did not pass. Council discussed the proposed
ordinance amendment, street connectivity, future improvements and requirements if a private drive
should be paved when entering onto a paved public street. Councilors amended the ordinance with
the addition of a condition allowing the council determine if a street connection is required (Chapter
10, Subd. 20, Sub. A., 1.) and a condition of private drives entering on paved public streets to be
paved (Chapter 10, Subd. 20, Sub. A., 2f.).
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approved the amended Ordinance 310 approving
the ordinance amendment to allow private drives.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve Resolution 2015 -55 approving the finding
of facts for Ordinance 310.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Ordinance 311 approving summary
publication of Ordinance 310.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report on the preliminary plat noting the recommendation from
the Planning Commission on park dedication. Council discussed the plat and park dedication fees.
Councilors amended the resolution approving preliminary plat for cash in lieu of land for park
dedication (condition 7i.).
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve the amended Resolution 2015 -56
approving the preliminary plat for "Strehfer Estates ".
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for "Fehn Meadows" at 20909 County Road Number 117
(PID # 03- 119 -23 -12 -0002 and PID 03- 119 -23 -13 -0001) (city file no. 15 -018)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report on the preliminary and final plat. Council discussed
specifically the right of way, trails and building rights related to the plats.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve Resolution 2015 -57 approving the
preliminary plat for "Fehn Meadows ".
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Resolution 2015 -58 approving the final
plat for "Fehn Meadows ".
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
c. Public Hearing- Lennar Vacation of Easement for Ravinia (Ebert Property) (City file no. 15-
020)*
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that Lennar requested that the public hearing be
opened and continued to November 23rd as there were additional easements that have to be
vacated. Acting Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. No persons were present to comment.
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MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to continue the public hearing to the November 23rd
meeting.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
10. Unfinished Business
No unfished business was presented.
11. New Business
a. Public Hearing - Certifying Delinquent Fees to Hennepin County'
City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise presented the report. Acting Mayor Thomas
opened the public hearing. No persons were present to comment.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Councilors discussed the number of delinquent fees. City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator
Beise noted the number of delinquent was lower than in previous years.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve Resolution 2015 -50 certifying 2015
delinquent recycling fees to Hennepin County.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Resolution 2015 -51 certifying 2015
delinquent dust control fees to Hennepin County.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to approve the amended Resolution 2015 -52
certifying 2015 delinquent property management fees to Hennepin County.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
12. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled items were presented.
13. 2015 Council Schedule
City Administrator Martens reviewed the upcoming council schedule.
14. Council Liaison Calendar
Council calendar was not reviewed, but available in the Council packet.
15. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
J sica Beise — City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator