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Home My WebLink About2017-08-24 Council MinutesF 1 t CITY OF CORCORAN City Council Meeting Minutes August 24, 2017 - 7:00pm The Corcoran City Council met on August 24, 2017 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Mayor Thomas, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Dejewski, Councilor Keefe, and Councilor LaFave. Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise, and Public Works Director Mattson. 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Thomas invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Agenda Approval City Administrator Martens noted the addition of Item 6d. Temporary Liquor License — St. John's Church and Item 8d. Country Daze Discussion a report from Councilor Bottema. MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Keefe to approve the agenda as amended. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) 4. Open Forum No persons were present for open forum. 5. Presentations No presentations were heard. 6. Consent Agenda a. Draft Minutes of the July 20, 2017 Work Session b. Draft Minutes of August 10, 2017 Council Meeting c. Resolution 2017 -48 Cancelling Remaining Post 2017 Sewer and Water Related Special Assessments on Certain Parcels d. Temporary Liquor License — St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Dejewski to approve the consent agenda. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) 7. Claims as Presented a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500) MOTION: made by Dejewski, seconded by Keefe to approve escrow claims as presented. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) b. All Other Financial Claims MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by LaFave to approve all other claims as presented. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) 8. Staff Reports/ Memos /Commissions a. Commissioner Representatives Mayor Thomas noted Parks and Trails Commissioner Meister was in attendance and invited her to speak on items related to the commission. b. Planning Project Update Council inquired about the Good Dogs Minnesota project. City Planner Lindahl noted that the project was scheduled for a September public hearing and the Council will see the application in September. c. Code Compliance Report Council inquired about the contents of the report. City Administrator Martens noted the report highlights a portion of the code enforcement issues. d. County Daze Discussion Councilor Bottema shared his experience from the Country Daze Event. Councilors shared their experiences and thanked the Northwest Area Jaycees. 9. Planning Business a. Motley Lot Line Adjustment and Variance for 6620 Pioneer Trail (PID 31-119-23-14-0010 and 31-119-23-13-0002) City File (17-014) City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting the original subdivision anticipated a lot line adjustment in 1996 and the request includes a second street access. Council discussed the second street access and the back driveway of the accessory structure. City Planner Lindahl noted staff would be reviewing standards for multiple street accesses in the future as the code does not address MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Bottema to adopt Resolution 2017-45 Approval of a Lot Line Adjustment for Steve and Stephanie Motley at 6620 Pioneer Trail (PID 31-119-23-14-0010- 31- 119 -23 -11 -0003) (City File 17-014). Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) MOTION: made by Dejewski, seconded by Keefe to adopt Resolution 2017-46 Approval of a Variance for Steve and Stephanie Motley For an Oversized Accessory Building at 6620 Pioneer Trail (PID 31-119-23-14-0010) (City File 17-014). Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) b. Preliminary Plat for "Gmach Farm Subdivision' on property at 22525 County Road 117 (PID 05-119-23-13-0002) City File 17-017) City Planner Lindahl presented the report outlining the two lot subdivision and variance requirement is required for the lot width condition. Council inquired about building rights. City Planner Lindahl noted the property has three building rights, two will be utilized for the plat and one would remain with the farmstead. Council inquired about the driveway access on Oakdale Drive. City Planner Lindahl noted the Oakdale access meets City standards. MOTION: made by Dejewski, seconded by LaFave to adopt Resolution 2017-47 to Approve a Preliminary Plat located at 22525 County Road 117 (City File 17-017). Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) 10. Unfinished Business a. TIF Update City Administrator Martens presented the report noting the next step for a TIF District would be hiring a consultant to review if a TIF district is possible. Council discussed opinions on moving forward with a TIF study. Council discussed the type of TIF district proposed in the study and the impact on the school. City Administrator Martens noted the study would focus on redevelopment TIF but could inquire about other TIF district options at the direction of Council. Per Council consensus, staff was directed to not spend monies on a TIF study. 11. New Business a. Discussion on Proposed Urban Land Institute Presentation City Administrator Martens presented the report noting the purpose for the proposed meeting was to get feedback on the planning of the downtown. Council discussed the proposal and the organization. City Planner Lindahl noted the panel consists of local developers. Council discussed the downtown planning, outside perspectives, political biases and meeting with local businesses. MOTION: made by Thomas to direct staff to schedule a presentation by the Urban Land Institute. (Motion failed; lack of second) 12. 2017 Council Schedule City Administrator Martens reviewed the upcoming schedule. 13. Council Liaison Calendar The Council liaison calendar was not reviewed, but was available in the Council Packet. 14. Adjournment MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by LaFave to adjourn. Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and LaFave (Motion carried 5:0) Meeting adjourned at 7:52pm. Je a else —City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator