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Home My WebLink About2020-02-27 Council MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN City Council Meeting Minutes February 27, 2020 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran City Council met On February 277 20201 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Mayor Thomas, Councilor Schultz, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Dejewski, and Councilor Anderson. Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, Public Works Director Mattson and Director of Public Safety Gottschalk. 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 MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Bottema to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) Commission Representatives Mayor Thomas noted Planning Commission Wu and Parks and Trails Commissioner Hoffmann were present. Mayor Thomas invited the Commissioners to speak on items related to their respective commissions. 5. Open Forum Mayor Thomas invited residents to speak. No residents came forward to speak. 6. Presentations/Recognitions No presentations or recognitions were heard. 7. Consent Agenda Draft Minutes of the February 10, 2020 Council Council Strategic Planning Meeting it Work Session Meeting MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Dejewski to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) 8. Planning Business a. Easement Vacation for Ravinia 14th Addition City Planner Lindahl outlined the easement vacation for Ravinia 14th Addition and requested Council to move to adopt Resolution 2020-14 Approving the Easement Vacation for Ravinia 14th Addition. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing for the Vacation of the Easement for Ravinia 14th Addition. No residents came forward to speak. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing. MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Anderson to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Dejewski to approve Resolution 2020-14 Approving the Easement Vacation for Ravinia 14th Addition. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) Council requested clarification of where the easement is located and if easements are normally included in previous platting processes. City Planner Lindahl indicated the drainage and utility easements run over the entire Outlot A and wherever an outlot is going to platted for the future, a drainage and utility easement protects the outlot, and is eventually vacated. City Planner Lindahl further noted easements are typically included for approval the same night as the platted parcel, however this easement was omitted in the last meeting, and required a public hearing and is now being presented at tonight's Council meeting. Council noted the process presented is procedural and there is no resulting loss to the City. b. Request for Extension for Preliminary Piat, Preliminary PUD Plan and Rezoning Approvals for "Sawgrass" at 20400 County Road 10 City Planner Lindahl outlined the 103-acre Sawgrass development initiated by Peachtree Development in 2014; and noted the development is IOcafied west of County Road 116 and North of County Road 10, near the City Park. City Planner Lindahl indicated preliminary plat and PUD approvals for the Sawgrass development existed in I ate 2014, with the most recent extension expg on February 28, 2020. City Planner Lindahl noted the landowner of the property has started to work with M/I Homes. City Planner Lindahl indicated the applicant is requesting an additional 6-month extension to August 27, 2020, to work with M/I Homes to identify and review necessary changes to the preliminary plat and PUD. Council discussed the history of the Sawgrass development and the planned trail on the concept drawing. Council addressed the 100-foot setback location of the homes on the concept site plan drawing. Council addressed the Corcoran natural resources inventory map and noted the east side of the development impedes a large high NEW portion of a natural resource area and suggested u tilizing the area in a more nature -friendly manner such as a park area asset to better serve the community. Counc appearance standards of homes abutting County Road 10. it addressed the rear sie d MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Dejewski to approve the Extension for Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Plan and Rezoning Approvals for "Sawgrass" at 20400 County Road 10 to August 27, 2020. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) Council discussed housing project developments within the City in relation to current Minnesota legislation and the possible financial impacts to the City of Corcoran. Council specifically discussed the housing developments in Corcoran and the road and street infrastructure cost responsibility impacts relating to the proposed legislation presented and backed by Minnesota Builder's Association at the House and Senate. 9. Unfinished Business 10. New Business a. Preliminary Design Quotes — Hackamore Road Improvement Project Public Works Director Mattson reviewed the preliminary design quotes for the Hackamore Road Improvement Project and outlined how the projects costs will be distributed between Medina and Corcoran. Public Works Director Mattson identified the location of the corridor extending from County Road 101 to County Road 116 and continuing through the length of Hackamore Road to the west. Public Works Director Mattson asked Council to consider a motion to approve the proposal from WSB and authorize the Public Works Director to approve optional services if needed. Public Works Director Mattson noted a WSB representative was available for questions. MOTION: made by Dejewski, seconded by Bottema to approve the proposal from WSB and authorize the Public Works Director Mattson to approve optional services if necessary. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) b. Resolution Supporting Infrastructure Accountability City Administrator Martens outlined the Minnesota legislation proposed by the Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities regarding street infrastructure cost processes by cities. City Administrator Martens indicated the Resolution supports the Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities work authorizing cities to plan and collect for street infrastructure cost processes. Council and staff discussed the legislation presented by the Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities as a reaction to the legislation presented by the Minnesota Builder's Association. 2 11. MOTION: made by Dejewski, seconded by Schultz to approve Resolution 2020-15 Supporting Infrastructure Accountability. Council and staff discussed the current legislative support and opposition in the House and Senate regarding the Minnesota Builder's Association bill. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) c. Parks and Trails Commission Appointments City Administrator Martens reviewed applications of Parks and Trails Commissioners Sharon Meister and Philip Christenson through February 287 2023. MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Bottema to approve Parks and Trails commissioner applications for Sharon Meister and Philip Christenson through February 28, 2023. Council thanked both commissioners for their continued service on the Parks and Trails Commission. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) d. Planning Commission Appointment City Administrator Martens reviewed the application of Planning Commissioner Jim Shoulak. MOTION: made by Schultz, seconded by Bottema to approve the Planning commissioner application for Jim Shoulak through February 28, 2023. Voting Ave: Thomas, Anderso (Motion carried 5:0) Closed Session nBottemaDejewskiand Schultz , , , Water Treatment and Well Site Mayor Thomas stated: The City Council is going into a closed session to consider an offer for real estate. Under the M a. Property Acquisition for is authority of Minn. Stat. § 13D.05 Subd. 3(c)(3), the City s permitted to close a meeting to cons der offers and counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property. The City Council is now going into closed session to consider an offer for real estate; the following property is the subject of the closed meeting: 10110 County Road 116." Mayor Thomas recessed the Council meeting at 7:37 pm. Mayor Thomas reconvened the Council meeting at 7:46 pm. "In closed session, the City Council discussed an offer for real estate; staff will now present a recommended purchase agreement between the City of Corcoran and the owners of the property located at 10110 County Road 116." City Administrator Martens reviewed the property acquisition options and a timeline regarding the property acquisition. MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a purchase agreement with the property owners of 10110 County Road 116. Council noted for the record the property purchase as been previously reviewed by Council on several occasions, and the Council decision at tonight's meeting is a result of previous discussions. Council also extended appreciation to the cooperation of the Lothers regarding an amicable resolution on the property purchase. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) Staff Reports a. Active Corcoran Planning Applications; Reports received. 2020 Council Schedule City Administrator Martens indicated the March 12 meeting date includes the quarterly work session with the police department, and reviewed other upcoming agenda items. 3 14. Adjournment MOTION: made Dy Dejewski, seconded Dy Bottema to adjourn. Voting Aye: Thomas, Anderson, Bottema, Dejewski, and Schultz (Motion carried 5:0) Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm. Michele Friedrich —Deputy Clerk 0