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Home My WebLink About2001-08-16 Council MinutesAgenda-September 5, 2001 Prepared By: Tracy Jones, Planning Technician CITY OF CORCORAN JOINT COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 16, 2001 DRAFT DR AFT DRAFT F:\CityHall\Office97\2000\Word\Council Minutes\Council Minutes-01\August 16, 2001 Workshop Min.doc Mayor Guenthner called the joint meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on August 16, 2001. The purpose of the joint meeting was to discuss the Future Land Use Map that will be included in the Comprehensive Plan. Present were Mayor Guenthner, Councilors Bucher, Gmach, Thomas, and Gageby, Planning Commissioners Spaeth, Theis, Hanson, Ebert, and Andersen, City Staff members Planner Sherman, Engineer Vander Top, Planning Technician Jones, and Metropolitan Council representative Phyllis Hanson. Planning Commissioner Lymangood arrived later during the meeting. Excused absent were Planning Commissioners Walli, Kohnen, and Zimmerman. Others present that had signed-in included: Ed Kemna; Stan Chastek; Edgar Zachman; Terry Tomann; Jim Ryan; Rodger Jorges; Laurie Karnes; Ken Kluck; Pat Tomann; Don Tomann; Ed Schumacher; Dennis Stieg; Randy Hatcher; Vern Hanson; Dave and Sharen Johnson; Joe Doll; Steven Kohnen; Barry Hay; Phyllis Hanson; Tom Gleason; Dean Michalko; Lee Cornelius; and Frank Hetman. MOTION by Thomas, Second Gmach to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: All present. MOTION by Bucher, Second Thomas to approve the minutes from July 19, 2001 and July 31, 2001as presented. Voting Aye: All present. Ms. Sherman and Mr. Vander Top began the meeting by giving an update of the overall project. They briefly discussed what had been accomplished at the last comprehensive plan meeting on July 31, 2001 and what the natural resources sub- committee had accomplished so far. Ms. Sherman reviewed the six goals that were developed at the previous comprehensive plan meeting on July 31, 2001. These six goals included the following: · Improving Traffic Flow · Preserving the Natural Resources Corridor(s) · Providing a Mix of Housing Types · Promoting a Pedestrian Friendly Environment · Supporting the Central Business District · Preserving Rural Character Ms. Sherman and Mr. Vander Top discussed the key points that needed to be defined at this meeting for both the Downtown District and the State Highway 55 - County Road 19 District. Specifically, these key points included identifying the general location of land uses and infrastructure. Anything more detailed would be considered during the individual district meetings later in the planning process. The map of the Downtown District with overlays was presented to the group. Then the process of identifying the general location of land uses using various colored squares was explained. Called to Order Present Agenda Approved Minutes Approved Comprehensive Plan Downtown District Agenda-September 5, 2001 Prepared By: Tracy Jones, Planning Technician CITY OF CORCORAN JOINT COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 16, 2001 DRAFT DR AFT DRAFT F:\CityHall\Office97\2000\Word\Council Minutes\Council Minutes-01\August 16, 2001 Workshop Min.doc Population and household trends and projections were presented at the meeting. Population and household figures were presented for 2000 and population and household projections were presented for 2020. For 2000, the population was 5,630 and the households were 1,784. For 2020, the population projection is 6,852 and the household projection is 2,234. Projections were obtained from the Metropolitan Council. The option of density bonuses was discussed as an option for the City to implement that would encourage natural resources preservation. The group discussed the location of the natural resource corridors and the existing land use of the district. Then based on this discussion, general land use recommendations were made for the land in and around the Downtown District. In general, these recommendations included expanded commercial development, multi-family residential development, and some single-family residential development on the fringe of the Downtown District. The group finished up the discussion of the Downtown District with possible sewer and lift station locations. More information was requested from staff for the next meeting. The map of the State Highway 55 - County Road 19 District with overlays was presented to the group. Then the process of identifying the general location of land uses using various colored squares was explained again. Mr. Don Tomann from UMC stated their intent of building a new building for UMC next to their existing building. He also stated their interest in extending sewer from Medina and/or Loretto to service the proposed area. According to Mr. Tomann a meeting of neighboring property owners took place on Monday, August 13, 2001. However, this meeting was informational only and no decisions had been made at this point. The group discussed the location of the natural resources corridors and the existing land use of the district. Then based on this discussion, general land use recommendations were made for the land in and around the State Highway 55 – County Road 19 District. In general, these recommendations included expanded industrial development, limited commercial and multi-family residential development, and some single-family residential development on the fringe of the State Highway 55 - County Road 19 District. Recessed at 8:50 P.M. for five minutes to discuss possible meeting dates then reconvened at 8:55 P.M. Called the next joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting of the Comprehensive Plan for September 5, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. At this meeting the future land use for the County Road 101 District for the northeast section of the City will be discussed. MOTION by Thomas, Second Bucher to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Voting Aye: All Present. County Road 19 and State Highway 55 District Recessed Called Next Meeting Adjournment