HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-25 Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran City Council met on August 25, 2016 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were Acting Mayor Thomas, Councilor Hank, Councilor Keefe, and Councilor LaFave.
Excused was Mayor Guenthner.
Also present were City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise, City Planner Lindahl, and
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk.
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 Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Open Forum
Danny Petrie, Owner of Stich -It, 7575 Commerce Street, addressed the Council on possible lot split
in downtown. Mr. Petrie inquired about the cost of water and sewer connections if his lot can be
split. Council directed staff to follow up on Mr. Petrie's inquiry.
Denny Stieg, 19320 Stieg Road, addressed the Council on the proposed Dog Kennel Interim Use
Permit on the agenda. Mr. Stieg spoke in support of the kennel noting the applicant had reached
out to neighbors and was sensitive to their concerns.
Dorothy Theis, 9530 Cain Road, addressed the Council on the Planning Commission Appointment
and RFP for the Ravinia Park. Specifically Ms. Theis was concerned with the appointment process
for the vacant planning commission seat and the need for hiring professionals for the park design.
City Clerk /Administrator Beise noted that one application was on file and Council directed staff to
bring the application forward for appointment.
David Watts, Minnesota Solar, addressed the Council on the solar ordinance on the agenda.
Specifically Mr. Watts thanked the Council for their efforts and noted support for the ordinance as
d rafted.
5. Presentations
a. Police Officer Oath of Office — Cody Vojacek
The Police Officer's Oath of Office was administered to Officer Vojacek by City Clerk /Administrative
Services Coordinator Beise. Council members congratulated Mr. Vojacek.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of August 11, 2016 Work Session
b. Draft Minutes of August 11, 2016 Council Meeting
c. Resolution 2016 -66 — Accepting Donations for Night to Unite
d. Resolution 2016 -67 — Accepting Donations for the Firearms Safety Program
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve the consent agenda consisting of Items
6a. and 6b.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Acting Mayor Thomas read aloud Resolution 2016 -66 — Accepting Donations for Night to Unite.
Councilors thanked the community for their support.
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to approve the consent agenda Item 6c.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Acting Mayor Thomas read aloud Resolution 2016 -67 — Accepting Donations for the Firearms
Safety Program
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve the consent agenda Item 6d.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
No escrow claims were presented.
b. All Other Financial Claims
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos /Commissions
a. Planning Project Update; report received.
b. Code Compliance Report; report received.
c. Night to Unite Recap; report received.
9. Planning Business
a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Solar (City File 16 -008)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting the types of solar, landscaping requirements,
burying of powerlines and decommissioning. Council discussed the ordinance as presented and
burying of powerlines.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to adopt Ordinance 2016 -328 Amending the Text
of the Zoning Ordinance.
Council discussed the limited availability of solar gardens in the outside the Metropolitan Urban
Service Area.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adopt Resolution 2016 -68 Findings of Facts for
the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adopt Ordinance 2016 -329 Summary Ordinance
of Ordinance 2016 -329.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. Subdivision Ordinance Amendment (City File 16 -017)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that the amendment was staff initiated and was
aimed at reducing costs for applicants. Council discussed the number of recent applicants this
change would effect, public notices, and estimated costs. Councilor Hank noted he was in favor of
eliminating costs for the applicant but he would vote no on the ordinance amendment due to
removing the public hearing requirement.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to adopt Ordinance 2016 -330 Amending the Text
of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Keefe, and LaFave Nay: Hank
(Motion carried 3:1)
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to adopt Resolution 2016 -69 Findings of Facts for
the Subdivision Ordinance Amendment.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Keefe, and LaFave Nay: Hank
(Motion carried 3:1)
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to adopt Ordinance 2016-331 Summary Ordinance
of Ordinance 20161-329.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
c. Maple Hill Estates Sign Variance (City File 16-018)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that there are four variance requests for the sign
variance including a five foot setback which differed from the request that was presented at the
Planning Commission. Council discussed the variances. Planning Commissioner Jacobs
commented on the Planning Commission recommendation
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to adopt Resolution 2016-70.
Council discussed the use of dynamic signs, the setbacks, and residential use of the sign. Council
discussed tabling the item for additional information on residential use of dynamic signs.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Thomas to table Resolution 2016-70.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
d. Zoning Ordinance Update to Floodplain Regulations (City File 16-019)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that staff would be sending notices to property
owners and placing floodplain information in the newsletter. Council discussed the number of
properties affected and communications.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adopt Ordinance 2016-332 Amending the Text of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to adopt Resolution 2016-71 Findings of Facts for the
Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to adopt Ordinance 2016-333 Summary Ordinance
of Ordinance 2016-332.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
e. IUP for Commercial Kennel for Daniel Benjamin at 19520 Stieg Road (City File 16-020)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that the request was an interim use permit and
conditional home occupation license. City Planner Lindahl informed Council that two letters of
support, a letter from the applicant and an updated resolution were at the Council dais and had
been placed in the agenda book. Council discussed the impact of development on an IUP, the
terms of an IUP, terms of a conditional home occupation license, the state noise requirements, City
noise ordinance, and noise complaint processes. Daniel Benjamin addressed the Council regarding
this request and clarified the requested number of animals was 60 at one time.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to adopt Resolution 2016-72 Approval of an Interim
Use Permit for Commercial Kennel for Daniel Benjamin.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
f. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings of 2016 Opt-out
(City File 16-021)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adopt Ordinance 2016-334 Amending the Text of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to adopt Resolution 2016-73 Findings of Facts for the
Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to adopt Ordinance 2016 -335 Summary Ordinance
of Ordinance 2016 -334.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4 :0)
g. Discussion of Industrial Zoning District Standards
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that a review of other cities' requirements was
completed and minimal lot standards varied. Council discussed the lot sizes, timing of the request
and if it should be city initiated. Per consensus, staff was directed to provide a recommendation and
information on the timing of this request.
h. Request for Amended Grading Plan for U.S. Home Corporation (dba Lennar) for "Ravinia"
(City File 16 -015)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report that the City did notice adjacent land owners. Council
discussed the public notices and the grading approvals. Paul Tabone of Lennar spoke about the
request noting there is excess fill from phase 5 that would be used to fill in phase 6b.
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve the amended grading plan as requested
by Lennar.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
10. Unfinished Business
No unfinished business was presented.
11. New Business
a. Planning Commission Appointment
City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise presented the report noting that Council
received on application and that Council directed staff to bring the appointment forward.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to appoint Jennifer Russell to the Planning
Commission
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. Labor Agreement Negotiation process
City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise presented report and noted that the Mayor
was available to serve on the sub - committee. Council discussed their availability. Per consensus,
Council nominated Mayor Guenthner to serve as the Council liaison for the labor negotiation
process.
12. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled were presented.
13. 2016 Council Schedule
City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise reviewed the upcoming Council schedule.
Council Liaison Calendar
The Council liaison calendar was not reviewed, but was available in the Council Packet.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 9:23pm.
J sica Beise —City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator