HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-09 Council MinutesCity of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2015 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on July 9, 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, Lieutenant
Burns, 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
City Administrator Martens asked that item d. be removed as staff wanted additional time to review
the language. Councilor Hank stated that he had questions regarding item d. The agenda was
presented with all items.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Open Forum
No persons were present to speak at the open forum.
5. Presentations
a. CenterPoint Energy — Community Partnership Grant
Roger Schmitz from CenterPoint Energy presented the City a grant for $2,500.00 for the purchase
of two portable 800 MHz radios. Reserve Officer Schmidt received the donation.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of June 25, 2015 Council Meeting
b. Resolution 2015 -37 —Accepting Maple Grove Lions Club Donation
c. Recycling Fee Forgiveness
d. Liquor Ordinance Update
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve consent agenda items a., b., and c. as
presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
The Liquor Ordinance Update was not voted upon but did receive questions. Councilor Hank asked
why there is a requirement for organizations to be in existence for three years. Council Hank asked
why there was a requirement for temporary license for brewers of less than 3,500 barrels per year.
City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise stated she believed the 3,500 barrel threshold
was a statuary requirement and would follow up with an answer for the Council. Director of Public
Safety Gottschalk noted that he believed the three year requirement was created to ensure
organizations are not forming to obtain liquor licenses.
7. Claims as Presented
a. All Financial Claims
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve all other financial claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2015 - 7:00 PM
8. Staff Reports/ Memos /Commissions
a. Franchise Fees Overview
Report presented by City Administrator Martens. The Council consensus was to direct staff to
conduct additional research and add this to a future Council agenda.
b. Forklift Purchase'
City Administrator Martens provided an update on the forklift purchase. No action was required.
9. Planning Business / Landform
a. Street Name Map
Report presented by City Administrator Martens. Council discussed. The Council accepted the
Street Name Map as presented.
10. Unfinished Business
a. Conditional Offer for Full Time Police Officer
Report presented by Director of Public Safety Gottschalk.
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve a conditional employment offer as
presented
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Council discussed.
11. New Business
a. Financial Management Plan
Report presented by Tammy Omdal, Senior Vice President of Northland Securities. Council
discussed. Per consensus, Council directed staff to schedule a work session for the budget and
further discuss the assumptions in the Financial Management Plan.
b. 2016 Budget Priorities and Schedule
Report presented by City Administrator Martens. Council discussed. Per Council consensus, staff
was directed to create an updated budget with additional monies for planning and communications.
c. City Logo Update
Report presented by City Administrator Martens presented. Council discussed. Consensus of the
Council was to direct staff to move forward with an update as outlined in the staff report.
12. Unscheduled Items — None
13.2015 Council Schedule
City Administrator Martens reviewed the draft calendar of upcoming council meeting topics.
14. Council Liaison Calendar
15. Adjournment
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.
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J sica Beise — City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator