HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-14 Council Minutes - Part 1CITY OF CORCORAN
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran City Council met on July 14, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Hank, Councilor LaFave, and Councilor Thomas.
Councilor Keefe was excused.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, Director of Public Safety
Gottschalk, and City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Guenthner invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Guenthner asked that Item 11a. North Hennepin Pioneer Society Request for Funds be
moved to Item 8c.on the agenda.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve the agenda as amended.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(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 June 23, 2016 Council Meeting
b. Resolution 2016 -54 — Appointing Election Judges for the 2016 Election Cycle
c. Authorize Bidding of Gravel for 2016 and 2017
d. Resolution 2016 -53 — Police Officer Declaration of PERA Contributions
e. Pollinator Summit Registration Approval
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Hank to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by LaFave to approve the escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. All Other Financial Claims
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
8. Staff Reports /Memos /Commissions
a. Commissioner Schedule for Attendance at Council Meetings
Report was received by the Council. Council thanked Commissioner Attendees Sharon Meister and
Alan Schultz.
b. July 5th Storm Report
Report was received by the Council. Council discussed burn permits. City Administrator Martens
noted staff has reviewed the event and is looking at a tiered response to future storms. Per
consensus, Council directed staff to bring back options at a future meeting.
c. North Hennepin Pioneer Society Request for Funds
City Administrator Martens presented the report, noting that the City cannot directly donate to a
non-profit but may be able to utilize charitable gambling funds. Bonnie Maue, North Hennepin
Pioneer Society address the Council noting there are structural maintenance repairs and although
this request is a one-time request for funds they would welcome a small donation annually. Ms.
Maue noted the Pioneer Society has applied to be on the National Historic Registry. Council
discussed the request and creating an outline for spending charitable gambling funds. Per Council
consensus, staff to take the request and create parameters for charitable gambling funds.
9. Planning Business
a. Park Dedication Ordinance Amendment (City File 16-006)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that the ordinance amendment focuses on people
rather than acreage and the added language for Council review of appropriateness of the land
dedication. Council discussed taking land in the non-MUSA or non-residential areas, the draft as an
improvement to current policy, trail connections and being equitable vs. defendable. Council
discussed utilizing the Comprehensive Plan as the guiding document and creating an equitable
approach.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adopt Ordinance 2016-325 — Amending Chapter
Nine of the City Code, the Subdivision Ordinance (Park Dedication).
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, and LaFave Nay: Thomas
(Motion carried 3:1)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to adopt Resolution 2016-51 — Findings of Fact for
the Ordinance 2016-325.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to adopt Ordinance 2016-326 — Summary
Ordinance for Ordinance 2016-325.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. FEMA Required Flood Plain Ordinance Update
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting the City is required to complete an ordinance
update to ensure residents can participate in the national flood insurance program. Council
discussed the changes to the maps and noticing affected properties. Staff noted the changes to the
maps are minor. Per consensus, Council directed staff to proceed with the required ordinance
update and hold a public hearing at the August 4, 2016 Planning Commission meeting.
c. Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting outlining the legislative change and the
recommendation to opt out until further review can be done. Council discussed. Per consensus,
Council directed staff to proceed with the required ordinance update and hold a public hearing at
the August 4, 2016 Planning Commission meeting.
10. Unfinished Business
No unfinished business was presented.
11. New Business
a. Conditional Offer for Full-Time Police Officer
Director of Public Safety Director Gottschalk presented the report noting that the City received 80
applications and the timeline for hiring.
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by LaFave to approve the conditional offer as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
12. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled were presented.
13.2016 Council Schedule
City Administrator Martens reviewed the Council schedule.
14. Council Liaison Calendar
The Council liaison calendar was not reviewed, but was available in the Council Packet.
15. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Thomas to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 7:42pm.
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J l� sica Beise —City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator