HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-08 Council Minutes - Part 1CITY OF CORCORAN
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran City Council met on September 8, 2016 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, 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 :00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Guenthner invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Guenthner thanked Parks and Trails Commissioner Nybo and Planning Commissioner Theis
for their attendance
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Keefe to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Open Forum
Val Nybo, 22850 Oakdale Drive, addressed the Council about a proposal from the Northwest Area
Jaycees to fund a dynamic sign up to $40,000 to be located at City Hall. Council indicated support
for the project.
5. Presentations
No presentations were heard.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of August 25, 2016 Council Meeting
Councilor Hank asked to amend the minutes to reflect his position on Item 9b. Per consensus,
Council directed staff to amend the minutes as discussed.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve the amended Item 6a.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5 :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, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. All Other Financial Claims
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Thomas to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos /Commissions
a. Financial Performance Report
The report was received by Council; staff was asked to provide additional notes explaining
variations.
b. Commissioner Representatives
The report was received by Council. Mayor Guenthner noted that as items that have been reviewed
by the Commissions are reviewed at the Council meeting, Commission liaisons may assist with
context of the Commission recommendation.
9. Planning Business
a. Maple Hill Estates Sign Variance (City File 16 -016)
City Administrator Martens noted that the applicant asked that the item be considered at the
September 22 meeting.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to table the Maple Hill Estates Sign Variance
Request until September 22, 2016.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
10. Unfinished Business
a. Strategic Goal Update
City Administrator Martens presented the report noting that the City is in the process of, or has
completed five of the seven strategic goals. Per Council direction staff will be working on the final
goals as well as the many other identified projects. Council thanked staff for their work towards
these goals.
b. Industrial and Commercial Zoning District Standards
City Administrator Martens noted the options for completing a review of these standards. Council
discussed when, how and whether it should be addressed until the Comprehensive Plan Update or
prior. Per consensus, Council directed staff to review lot sizes as part of the Southeast District
market study.
11. New Business
a. Consideration of No -fault Sewer Backup Coverage
City Administrator Martens presented the report noting that the City can offer coverage to
homeowners with minimal cost. Council discussed the optional coverage. Per consensus, staff was
directed to move forward with the steps necessary to receive no fault sewer backup coverage
beginning in 2017.
12. 2016 Council Schedule
City Administrator Martens reviewed the upcoming Council schedule. Councilor LaFave noted she
would not be able to attend the November 10th meeting.
13. Council Liaison Calendar
The Council liaison calendar was not reviewed, but was available in the Council Packet.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, Keefe, LaFave, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 7 :25pm.
J Isica Beise — City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator