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City Council Work Session Minutes
August 8, 2019 ® 6:00 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on August 8, 2019 in work session, at City Hall in Corcoran,
Minnesota.
Present were Mayor Thomas, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Dejewski, Councilor Keefe and
Councilor Schultz.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Administrative Services Director Beise, and
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk.
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call
Mayor Thomas called the work session to order at 6 :01 pm.
2. 2020 Draft Budget Work Session
City Administrator Martens outlined the focus of the work session, understanding budget and levy
goals. Council inquired about the city -wide tax capacity increase and how the tax capacity
compared regarding new home construction versus existing homes and asked staff provide that
information. Council discussed not wanting to increase the tax rate. Council discussed the
recreation coordinator and the CSO positions. Council asked if there would be a need for an
additional vehicle for the CSO position. Director of Public Safety indicated eventually there would be
a need, but a retired police vehicle could work in that capacity. City Administrator Martens reviewed
the projected tax impacts with a flat tax rate and a two percent valuation increase. City
Administrator Martens further expanded reducing the tax rate by one percent equates to a reduction
Of $100,000. Council discussed new developments and the tax impact. Council further discussed
the recreation coordinator and continued growth of the City. Council gave staff direction to find
budget savings to reduce the levy in order to maintain or reduce the current tax rate.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and Schultz
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.
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Michelle Friedrich — Deputy Clerk