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City Council Work Session Minutes
April 22, 2021 — 5:30 pm
The Corcoran City Council met On April 22, 2021, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Pursuant to
Minnesota Statute Section 13D.021 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic the City Council
meeting was held remotely through electronic means using the audio and video conferencing
platform Zoom.
Mayor McKee was present at City Hall. Councilor Bottema, Co
Schultz, and Councilor Thomas were present via telephonic or
Councilor
uncilor Nichols,
other electronic means.
City Administrator Martens and Administrative Services Director Beise were present at City
Hall. Public Works Director Mattson and Director of Public Safety Gottschalk were present via
telephonic or other electronic means.
1. Call to Order /Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.
Residential Zoning District Ordinance Updates Discussion
City Planner Lindahl noted previous urban cluster ordinance discussions, MUSA density goals,
open space density bonuses and performance standards. City Planner Lindahl identified a
conservation overlay space preservation Option and the positive and negative aspects of standards.
Council and staff discussed density Of housing, open space preservation options, and developer
incentives. Co
Council discussed threshold of preservation, zoning and overlay challenges, and MUSA
density requirements. Council
discussed identifying conservation areas at an earlier stage in the
development process, to discuss preservation areas, density, and type of housing necessary to
Pint density requirements. Council discussed stacking a smaller grouping of homes with
preservation space. Council discussed HOA supported preservation areas, with cluster
developments, and impacts to tax rates. Council reviewed park dedication and securing land.
Council discussed the minimum percentage of conservation areas with developments noting
Ravinia has approximately 12 percent conservation area. Council discussed open space areas and
who benefits from area, if it is located within housing areas, along major roadsides, and how the
preservation area is utilized. Council and staff discussed wetland impacts and not including wetland
as open space. Council provided direction to staff on a proposed ordinance that would be reviewed
at an upcoming meeting.
Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Bottema, Nichols, Schultz, and Thomas
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:41 pm.
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Miche e Friedrich —Deputy Clerk