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Corcoran City Council
May 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval
4. Open Forum
5. Presentations
Closed Session Meeting
6. Planning Business / Landform*
7. Engineering / Wenck
a. Hwy 55 Corridor Coalition Federal Funds*
i. Grube Email
ii. Cert. of Project Status
b. Municipal State Aid System Revision*
i. MSA 2010 Revisions
ii. Res.2010-21
c. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan*
d. TIF Update-Discuss Open House Dates in June
e. Staff Memo Police - Requesting Henn. Co. to Update CSAH 116 Safety*
i. (presentation) Police Department CASH116 Safety Concerns
ii. 2010-20 resolution
f. Rush Creek Development Update*
i. Memo to Council
ii. 2010 Cost Estimate
g. RFA Centerpoint Permit*
8. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of 4/22/10 Council Meeting*
b. Draft Minutes of 4/22/10 Local Board of Review*
c. Resolution 2009-19 Temporary Liquor License (Hamel Rodeo & St Thomas Church) *
9. Staff Reports / Memos
a. Rockford School District Collaboration*
b. Safe and Sober/Traffic Enhancement Update - Police
c. 1000 Friends/CGO Grant Amendments for 2010
i. Administrator Report
ii. Payments and match schedule letter
iii. Draft letter to Communities
iv. Direct Assistance template
v. Original approved DNR schedule
vi. Revised DNR Attachment
d. Response to Outside Storage Complaint*
e. Fire Arms Safety Program Update*
f. Emergency Management Training for Elected Officials Staff Report – Police*
i. Historical Review 1939 tornado
g. Update on Building Code Consulting
10. Unfinished Business
a. Short Term Public Works Facility Replacement Project-Proposed Request for Proposals *
i. Administrator Report RFP
1. Draft – lease
2. Memo – Lease Agreement
b. Long Term Public Works Facility Replacement Project*
c. Review of Safety Issues at Current PW Facility*
Agenda
Corcoran City Council
May 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM
11. New Business
a. Administrator Report - Home Occupancy Permit Process*
i. City Ordinance
ii. Guideline Process
iii. Application
iv. Home Occupations permits Issued
v. HO Review reporting
12. Claims as Presented *
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
b. Building Inspections Claims
c. All Other Claims As Presented
13. Unscheduled Items
14. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
15. Adjournment
*Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by Door.
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Jill Smith-Arens
From:James.Grube@co.hennepin.mn.us
Sent:Wednesday, April 14, 2010 2:42 PM
To:Daniel Donahue
Subject:Highway 55 Corridor Coalition
Attachments:20100414143104349.pdf
Good day Dan,
I suspect you may have some limited working knowledge of the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition. We
will be meeting this Friday morning at 9:30 at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility located at
the TH 55/Arrowhead Drive intersection in Medina - my office location.
One of the positive aspects of the Coalition is the fact we were able to garner federal funds for certain
uses along TH 55 between Annandale and I-494. The Coalition assigned $100,000 of federal funding
to Corcoran some time ago for right of way acquisition along TH 55 in the vicinity of Rolling
Hills/Pioneer Trail. To get the money, the city will have to provide a 20% match. Attached is a copy
of a certification that the city would use the funds before September, 2009. Insofar as the city has not
done so, it is my responsibility to ask if there is anything going on for which the funding could be
used. If not, I believe it would be best to "release" the funds to projects that are awaiting any federal
funds that may be available. So the question is - does Corcoran still see a need for the funding, or
should we release it for use elsewhere along the TH 55 corridor.
Please let me know.
Jim
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CITY OF CORCORAN
REQUEST FOR ACTION
Department Head
Vince Vander Top,
City Engineer
City Council Date
May 13, 2010
Agenda Item
Municipal State Aid System revisions
ACTION REQUESTED
Make a motion to adopt the Resolution designating portion of Bechtold as Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street.
BACKGROUND
The city annually receives municipal state aid funds via MnDOT. These funds are used for general street
maintenance and the (re)construction of the City’s state aid streets. The amount of our annual allotment is based on
the city’s population, the amount of street miles, and the construction needs of the state aid streets. The City is
allowed to designate 20% of our street system as MSA.
We started to review the City’s state aid account last year. Last fall we determined that 0.83 miles of state aid
mileage was undesignated and certain future construction needs of state aid roads were understated. By
designating additional mileage and reflecting construction needs consistent with the comprehensive plan, the City
will increase the amount of funds received from MnDOT.
We have identified proposed changes which are attached in letter to MnDOT. Our first request for “non-existing”
segment was referred back to City, since MnDOT is internally reviewing it’s approach to “non-existing” segments.
Subsequently we have modified our request, and the attached email shows that the deadline was extended into
May.
We have modified other inputs to the State Aid system, which were based on the updated 2030 Comprehensive
Plan. Again, more “needs” with reasonable backup data result in more MSA allotment. We expect the proposed
changes will lead to an additional $10,000 to the City per year, including 2010. The engineering to update the
system will negate most of the 2010 re-imbursement, or be re-imbursed through a modification to the TIF project
since these issues are related to the increased density, transportation network and the additional street MSA street
is within the downtown area.
About a third of this additional MSA amount would be available toward general fund road maintenance costs with the
balance going toward construction of state aid roads.
We recommend that Council adopt the Resolution and this change be submitted to MnDOT.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Wenck Letter dated April 26, 2010
MnDOT letter dated April 26, 2010
7b ii
City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-21
Motion By:
Seconded By:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ESTABLISHING A STATE AID STREET AND
SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of Corcoran that the street herinafter described
should be designated as a Municipal State Aid street under the provisions of Minnesota Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Corcoran City Council:
Designates a 0.70 mile segment of Bechtold Road between County Highway 30 and
County Highway 10.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is herby authorized and directed forthwith
to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for
consideration, and that upon approval of the designation of said roads or portion therof, that the
same be constructed, improved, and maintained as Municipal State Aid streets.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken
Gmach, George Gmach, George
Hudok, Christopher Hudok, Christopher
Milbrandt, Rosalyn Milbrandt, Rosalyn
Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 13th day of May 2010.
____________________________________
Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________ City Seal
Daniel Donahue – City Administrator/Clerk
CITY OF CORCORAN
7c.
REQUEST FOR ACTION
Department Head
Kent Torve,
City Engineer
City Council Date
May 13, 2010
Agenda Item
Motion to authorize a public hearing of Corcoran’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on June
24, 2010, and publication of the required notice.
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to authorize a public hearing of Corcoran’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on June
24, 2010, and publication of the required notice.
BACKGROUND
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requires the City of Corcoran to prepare and submit an annual report for
the city’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4). The annual report is due no later than June 30th
of each year. The permit requires the city to hold a public informational meeting at least once per year addressing
the city’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), a required component of the permit. Notice of the
meeting must be published at least 30 days before it occurs.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Council approves a public hearing to be held at the regular Council meeting on June 24,
2010. We further recommend that a notice of the hearing be published in the North and South Crow River News on
Monday, May 24 and Monday, May 31.
ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Public Meeting
City of Corcoran Agenda Item 7e.
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-20
Motion By:
Seconded By:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPPIN COUNTY UNDERTAKE THE
UPDATING OF CSAH 116 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS; IMPLEMENT
RECOMMENDED CHANGES
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council is interested in reviewing and updating
the safety measures currently in place for CSAH 116 between Hwy 55 to 8200 Co. Rd.
116.
WHEREAS, there have been numerous traffic and vehicular accident over the
years along this portion of CSAH 116; the latest being a severe two vehicle accident at
the boarder of the Cities of Median and Corcoran.
WHEREAS, the city is concerned that recent changes in the immediate region
have changes the traffic patterns have had the effect of putting the safety and welfare of
citizens.
WHEREAS, Corcoran is interested in working with Hennepin County and the
City of Medina to improve the safety measures and devices along this portion of CSAH
116.
BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council hereby requests that Hennepin County
undertake the analysis and study to determine the adequacy and appropriateness of all
safety measures currently in place along this portion of CSAH 116 ; and implement all
recommend changes coming out of this analysis and study.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council hereby asks that Hennepin
County work with the City of Corcoran and the City of Medina to facilitate this analysis
and study.
VOTING AYE __VOTING NAY__
Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken
Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron
Hudok, Chris Hudok, Chris
City of Corcoran Agenda Item 7e.
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
Milbrandt, Roz Milbrandt, Roz
George Gmach George, Gmach
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared passed
on this day of 2009.
___________________________
Ken Guenthner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Daniel J. Donahue, City Administrator City Seal
STAFF REPORT / POLICE DEPARTMENT Agenda Item 7.e.i
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Corporal John Hamilton
Topic:
CSAH 116 Public Safety Concerns
Action Required:
Request Hennepin County Review
Background
For the past few years, the traffic safety concerns for County Road 116 at Hackamore
Road and County Road 116 at County Road 10 have continued to increase.
Most recently, a serious crash involving drivers under the age of 18 occurred on April
23rd at 06:58 am at County Road 116 and Hackamore Road. Residence from both
Corcoran and Medina approached police during this incident expressing their safety
concerns and frustrations about this intersection.
Corcoran Police and Medina Police have been in communications with each other and
their respective City Mayors and City Administrators to work towards making this a safer
intersection.
I will provide a brief presentation at the Council Meeting.
Recommendation –
Approval of Resolution 2010-20 requesting Hennepin County undertake the updating of
CSAH 116 traffic analysis; implement recommended changes.
Agenda Item 7f.i.
TO: Dan Donahue, City Administrator
FROM: Kent Torve, P.E.
DATE: May 5, 2010
SUBJECT: Update: Rush Creek Development
A staff meeting was held Tuesday the 29th to discuss the Cain Road housing project
(Rush Creek) that is being re-introduced to the market after financial problems have
followed the legal process. A “receiver” has a real estate agent under contract for the
lots. Typically a receiver’s goal is to generate funds from properties, which results in
lower prices than original list price. This legal process is underway throughout the
metro and US as an outcome of the economic downturn (often referred to as crisis or
crash) of the housing and real estate market.
Background
The attached table shows estimated quantities to patch the base course, fill and re-
grade the shoulder, and place a wear course of asphalt on the road surface. Pat
Meister, myself and Wenck Construction Engineer Rowdy Schmidt have inspected
the site.
Corrective Action
The table and summary memo were sent to the Realtor, along with the following
options:
Next Steps
Submit a schedule for construction,
Submit documentation of the owner (Fee Title)
Submit payment to the City for past costs of $4,433.90 for fall 2009 and
spring 2010 inspection escrow,
Deposit escrow of $7,000 for 2010 Construction Inspection and $2,000 for
2011 project closeout escrow,
Rounded total payment and escrow value = $15,000
City process allows for the City to construct projects, therefore an
additional escrow of $4,000 for bidding and the attached construction
estimate of $150,000 for construction and upon Council approval the City
would finish the project.
Alternative
Total additional escrow $154,000.
Wenck Associates, Inc.
1800 Pioneer Creek Ctr.
P.O. Box 249
Maple Plain, MN 55359-0249
(763) 479-4200
Fax (763) 479-4242
E-mail: wenckmp@wenck.com
agenda Item 7f.ii.
PUNCHLIST QUANTITIES
UNIT ESTIMATED
ITEM UNIT COST QUANTITY AMOUNT
IMPORT MATERIAL TO REBUILD DITCHES CY (CV)$10.00 600 $6,000.00
TOPSOIL CY (CV)$15.00 75 $1,125.00
CLASS II SHOULDERING TON $25.00 120 $3,000.00
MILL EXISTING BITUMINOUS LF $5.00 100 $500.00
BITUMINOUS PATCHING 2"SY $20.00 1,025 $20,500.00
REMOVE AND REPLACE C&G LF $35.00 40 $1,400.00
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET SY $3.00 800 $2,400.00
SEED AND MULCH ACRE $1,000.00 2 $2,000.00
SILT FENCE LF $2.00 1,200 $2,400.00
REMAINING CONTRACT QUANTITIES
UNIT ESTIMATED
ITEM UNIT COST QUANTITY AMOUNT
CLASS II SHOULDERING TON $25.00 232 $5,800.00
WEAR COURSE, LV 4 TON $65.00 1,160 $75,400.00
STRIPING LF $0.40 20,000 $8,000.00
TACK COAT GAL $2.00 1,000 $2,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $130,525.00
Mobilization (5%)$6,000.00
Contingency (10%)$13,652.50
$150,177.50
ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST
TO COMPLETE CAIN ROAD
CITY OF CORCORAN
REQUEST FOR ACTION
Department Head
Kent Torve, P.E.
City Council Date
May 13, 2010
Agenda Item
7g.
Centerpoint Gas Line Permit Approval
ACTION REQUESTED
Make a motion to approve the Centerpoint permit to install gas line along Larkin Road.
BACKGROUND
CenterPoint Energy has requested a ROW permit for the construction of a 12-inch gas line from the NNG Town
Border Station (sometimes referred to as TBS) to Maple Grove to the east. Future service to north and south
within Corcoran will be serviced from this same TBS.
Staff has presented route and held discussions at past Council meeting and also held discussions with
Centerpoint staff. The attached documentation shows the final permit application, Centerpoint construction
plan, and correspondence to providing a bond for potential repair of Larkin Road.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend:
Approval of the permit, accepting the bond approach for Larkin. Pat Meister has also approved of
this approach.
Require payment of the existing review fees prior to issuing the permit,
Require escrow (Centerpoint noted it’s against policy) for $5,000 escrow for Traffic Plan review,
construction inspection and resident coordination,
Deposit a $3,000 project closeout escrow, which will be used for final walkthrough.
Increase bond amount to $15,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Centerpoint Correspondence
Figure
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2010 - 7:00 PM
8a.
The Corcoran City Council met on April 22, 2010, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Mayor Guenthner,
Councilor Thomas, Councilor Gmach, and Councilor Milbrandt. Also present were City Administrator Donahue, Corporal
Hamilton, Public Works Superintendent Meister, Engineer Torve, and Deputy Clerk Heinecke. Councilor Hudok was excused
for a planned absence. Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Thomas to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
4. Open Forum
a. Lee Eckman/Denise Thone 6405 Rolling Hills Road
Concerned about CUP violation at 6300 Horseshoe Bend. Eckman/Thone provided council with documentation
of their concern. Administrator Donahue to investigate and advise the council.
b. Scott Christenson, 10120 Highland Road
Questions about the section of Cain Road that has asphalt covering. Has the road been finished? How will any
finishing be paid for? Will there be any special assessments. Engineer Torve responded that a punch list of
items to complete the road repairs will be prepared and sent to the developer’s bankruptcy receiver. There will
be no assessment to any residents.
5. Presentations
a. Fire Districts
City Administrator Donahue provided the council with information on 2009 Market Values, 2009 Market Value
Summary and a Fire Map. This information is used to determine how the city pays for fire coverage.
b. Jeff Leuer - Loretto Fire Department - Year-end report
c. Brandon Guest - Hamel Fire Department – Year –end report
d. Brad Feist – Rogers Fire Department - Year -end report
e. Reconvene Local Board of Review
6. Planning Business / Landform
a. Administrator Donahue updated the council on the ordinance upgrade plans discussed at the 4/15/10 planning
meeting.
7. Engineering / Wenck
a. Res. 2010-15 Agreement with Hennepin County on CSAH 10 & CSAH 101 Realignment
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Gmach to approve Resolution 2010-15 as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
b. TIF Projects
Engineer Torve updated the council on preliminary findings related to transportation and water supply. Draft
ideas from these findings will presented to the council in May.
8. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of 04-08-2010
b. Resolution No. 2010-17 Northwest Trails Association Sponsoring
c. Resolution No. 2010-16 Accepting Corcoran Athletic Assoc. Donation
d. Resolution No. 2010-10 Accepting Corcoran Soccer Assoc. Donation
e. Draft Minutes of Local Board of Review 04-08-2010
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Thomas to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
9. Council and Staff Reports / Memos
a. Public Works Facility Options
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2010 - 7:00 PM
8a.
Administrator Donahue presented the currently identified options for upgrading the public works facility. Council
directed Administrator Donahue to investigate the steps necessary to locate a Real Estate professional to assist
the city in developing a plan to solve the ongoing need to update the public works facility.
b. Police Grant Memo
Corporal Hamilton presented a report to advise the council of two grants the Police Department will apply for.
CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership Grant. This is a 50/50 matching funds grant for the purchase of
safety equipment and special projects. State of Minnesota, Office of Traffic Safety Grant. This is a 94/6
matching funds grant for the purchase of in-car cameras.
10. Unfinished Business
a. Review of City Ordinance Update Plan
Administrator Donahue presented a review of grant use for the 2030 Comp Plan ordinance updates.
Administrator Donahue to meet with both grant managers to confirm the city is meeting the grant requirements.
b. Approval of Request by Parks & Trails Commission for Updating Park and Trail Plan
Vice Chair Tom Cossette presented the Parks & Trails Commissions 2010 work plan and use of consultants to
complete the plan. Parks & Trails Commission recommended cost to complete the work plan be funded 50% by
Park Dedication funds and 50% by DNR grant funds.
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to accept consultant proposals as presented and review
grant funding sources to ensure best use.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0)
.
c. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance to Create a Mayoral Primary
Attorney Carson advised 2002 primary election resolution was revoked in June 2008. Stat 205.065 has been
amended to require primary ordinance or resolution be adopted by April 15 of year of the election. Therefore the
City of Corcoran cannot have a primary election in 2010.
d. Authorization to Purchase Bleachers
Administrator Donahue presented two bleacher bids however they are not of equal product for comparison. City
is waiting for a third bid from Earl F. Anderson; it has not yet been received. Administrator Donahue asked for
authority to purchase 3 or 4 sets of bleachers not to exceed $10,000.00. Public Works Superintendent Meister
indicated Anderson is the vendor of preference as the current bleachers are from Anderson. MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve the purchase of bleachers not to exceed $10,000.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
11. New Business
a. Dust Control Public Hearing Assessment Meeting
Meeting opened at 9:21
Richard Zbikowski-9101 Shannon Lane - Are there corrosion inhibitors in the product applied? Public Works
Superintendent Meister indicated Magnesium Chloride is used. It is less corrosive than calcium chloride and has
more rust inhibitors. Would like to see Shannon Lane included in the assessment.
Tom Cossette-9200 Shannon Lane – Is the price the same as last year? Superintendent Meister indicated the
price increased .10 per gallon on the applied product. Tom Cossette- Not all assessments increased from last
year.
Steve Lucas-9215 Shannon Lane-Does not want the dust control. How does a homeowner opt out? MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Gmach to close the public hearing at 9:26.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
Mayor Guenthner explained the general policy for deciding what roads are included in the dust control program.
Engineer Torve explained that the cost for collector roads increased to help reduce possible budget shortfalls in
2010.
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2010 - 7:00 PM
8a.
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Milbrandt to approve Resolution 2009-18 as presented with the
exclusion of Shannon Lane, Rush Creek Golf Course and Maple Hill Mobile Home Park.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
12. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt to approve escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
b. Building Inspections Claims
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Gmach to approve building inspection claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
c. All Other Claims As Presented MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Milbrandt to approve all other claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
13. Unscheduled Items
a. Lucas appeal of Shannon Lane culvert assessment
Mr. Lucas has agreed to mediation. Councilor Milbrandt and Mayor Guenthner will participate in the mediation
process.
14. Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda
a. Open forum issues
b. Public Works facility
c. Home Occupation permit review
15. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Milbrandt to adjourn at 9:47.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas. (Motion carried 4:0).
CITY OF CORCORAN 8b.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 22, 2010
Page -1
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Guenthner reconvened the Local Board of Review meeting at 7:25 p.m. Present were Mayor
Guenthner, Councilor Gmach, and Councilor Milbrandt. Councilor Hudok was excused for a planned
absence. Also present were City Assessor’s Ann Risch and Ralph Erickson along with Luanne Hagen
from Hennepin County.
April 22,2010 Local Board Appearances/Action
The Local Board of Review (City Council) listened to the owners and their representatives. City
Assessor Ann Risch has the reports and her recommendations if requested by the public.
Property owner Barry Green 32-119-23-32-0005 appeared at the April 8, 2010 Local Board of review
and has since withdrawn his petition.
MOTION by Gmach, seconded by Milbrandt, to accept the City Assessor’s recommendation with
regard to the Michael Patnode property:
PID NUMBER OWNER/REP ASSESSOR
20-119 -23-43-0003 Michael Patnode Taxable Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $601,300
Deferred Estimated Market Value
reduced to $1,315,000
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas
(Motion Carried 4:0)
MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Gmach, to accept the City Assessor’s recommendation with
regard to the following William E. Mason properties:
PIN NUMBER OWNER/REP ASSESSOR
36-119 -23-23-0003 William E Mason Taxable Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $5,100
36-116 -23-32-0007 William E Mason Taxable Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $5,700
36-119 -23-32-0012 William E Mason Taxable Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $2,400
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas
(Motion Carried 4:0)
MOTION by Milbrandt , seconded by Gmach, to accept the City Assessor’s recommendation with
regard to the following property:
PIN NUMBER OWNER/REP ASSESSOR
29-119-23-22-0003 Greg/Cindy Armbruster Taxable Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $1,491,800
Deferred Estimated Market Value
reduced to $2,168,000
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas
(Motion Carried 4:0)
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CITY OF CORCORAN 8b.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 22, 2010
Page -2
MOTION by Milbrandt , seconded by Thomas, to accept the City Assessor’s recommendation with
regard to the following property:
PIN NUMBER OWNER/REP ASSESSOR
05-119-23-44-0001 Mary Bechtold Taxa ble Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $478,700
Deferred Estimated Market Value
reduced to $1,117,000
08-119-23-0007 Mary Bechtold Taxable Market Value (Green Acres)
reduced to $141,700
Deferred Estimated Market Value
reduced to $352,000
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas
(Motion Carried 4:0)
3. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Milbrandt seconded by Thomas, to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Voting Aye: Guenthner, Gmach, Milbrandt, and Thomas
(Motion Carried 4:0)
______________________________
Daniel J. Donahue City Administrator
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8c.
City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-19
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2% MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE IN THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Corcoran that the following Liquor
License is granted effective for the dates as indicated, to the following Licensee, provided
appropriate application and insurance documents are submitted and satisfactory background
check completed by the Corcoran Police Department, with the event to be held at the Corcoran
Lions Park.
LICENSEE
LICENSE
LICENSE EFFECTIVE
DATE
Hamel Rodeo, Inc.* On-sale 3.2% malt liquor
July 8, 2010 – July 11, 2010
St Thomas the Apostle On-sale 3.2% malt liquor August 15, 2010
Catholic Church
*Restricted use (purchasing and consuming) in fenced off "Beer Gardens" area only.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken
Gmach, George Gmach, George
Hudok, Christopher Hudok, Christopher
Milbrandt, Rosalyn Milbrandt, Rosalyn
Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 13th day of May 2010.
____________________________________
Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________ City Seal
Daniel Donahue – City Administrator/Clerk
Agenda Item 9a.
Collaboration Meeting
April 26, 2010
Attended by:
Rockford Area Schools City Administrators
Michael Smith, Superintendent Dan Donahue-City of Corcoran
Sandy Strozyk, Business Manager Sunny Schultz-City of Greenfield
Michael Tauber, Activities Director Nancy Carswell-City of Rockford
After a welcome and introductions, a history of the Joint Powers Board was reviewed, along with
a history of the original agreement. It was started in 1982 and was discontinued sometime in the
early 2000’s. The previous Joint Powers Board usually dealt with recreation and the ball fields.
Superintendent Smith stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss any possible
collaboration opportunities between the cities and the school district.
Michael Tauber noted that the school district usually does not use the ball fields during the
summer months. Softball and baseball usually end early June and soccer starts up in mid-August.
Currently we work with the City of Corcoran for district use of the Corcoran ball fields. The
district schedules JV baseball on the Meister Field (owned by Corcoran) and C-Squad baseball
plays on one of the fields that the school district owns in Corcoran. The City of Corcoran
provides the maintenance of all the district and city-owned fields in Corcoran as per a previous
agreement.
Sunny Schultz mentioned that Greenfield has undeveloped land designated for a field near the
old Greenfield town hall building.
The scheduling of the fields in Rockford and Corcoran are run by the Rockford Area Athletic
Association (RAAA) and the Corcoran Athletic Association as well as the Rockford School
District. The Cities currently do not take a formal role in the use of facilities. To see the schedule
and field map for RAAA, go to their website at www.rockfordball.com. To see the CAA
information, go to www.corcoranathletic.org. To see school activities, go to
www.rockford.k12.mn.us. There is concern with a possible overlapping of coordination of use of
facilities, but for the most part, it has been going well.
Nancy Carswell mentioned that the middle school fields were developed by the Rockford Men’s
League and the current agreement with RAAA is to have the right to use the fields during the
summer in exchange they would maintain the fields during the summer as well as complete one
major project per year. Rockford is also looking at options for a permanent ice rink. Currently,
they are using the empty parking lot near the Rockford middle school, creating and maintaining a
small rink during the winter.
Sandy Strozyk informed the group about the school district’s facility study on how we are using
our existing buildings. The middle school is due for some major maintenance and an outside firm
Agenda Item 9a.
as been hired to review all options. A report will be given to the Rockford School Board at their
May 17 meeting. A copy of the report will be sent to the City Administrators.
The group discussed working on joint grant opportunities with the possibly of obtaining funding
from grants from a variety of sources (Ex: Federal Stimulus funds, state or private groups, or
foundations).
Dan Donahue mentioned that this collaboration should be an ongoing process to talk about
common issues. The group could meet in the spring and fall to discuss summer programs and
planning. He also recommended a morning meeting to include representatives from each city
council. Members present agreed that it was a good idea to continue to meet to discuss joint
cooperation/collaboration activities.
The group agreed to discuss the Joint Powers agreement with their counsels/board with the
objective of renewing/updating the joint powers agreement.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 9, in the Rockford Area Schools District
Office, starting at 7:30 AM and is to include elected officials from each counsel/board and the
administrators. Agenda items will include 1.) A Park and Recreation recap and 2.) Discussion on
updating the Joint Powers agreement. Subsequent meetings could be held in April and October
every year.
Recorder: Kathy Ehlers, Administrative Assistant
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Agenda Item No. 9c.i.
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Dan Donahue, Administrator
Topic:
CGO and DNR Grants
Action Required:
Direction
Policy:
Budget Impact:
Summary:
The CGO and DNR Grants were briefly discussed at the last council meeting. Council
asked that I talk with both granting organization to determine if there could be
modifications in the schedules and scope approved previously. This was done.
However, CGO has now informed all of the six cities they are currently making grants to
that this year’s approved schedules and fund disbursements will have to be amended
due to their funding cutbacks.
In your packet are five documents:
1. Original DNR Grant schedule
2. Revised DNR Grant schedule
3. Letter from CGO asking for re-statement of objectives
4. Template from CGO on how and what questions to respond to regarding the
program changes
5. A report put together by Myself and Tina Goodroad that drafts language for the
template in #4 above
DNR Grant.
This schedule for 2010 had been altered slightly with the blessing of the DNR project
managers. It includes the reprogramming of $2,500 to be used for the additional
contracts for the Parks and Trails Planning updates. At this time, additional funding for
those contracts will most likely have to come from the Park Dedication Fund. However,
there are other problems that have come up over the past two weeks which are detailed
below.
CGO Grants
Their funding is being cut which means that the fund they give to cities may be cut. In
your packet are two documents from CGO. The actual cuts and amounts are not
provided. The templates with questions we need to supply back to CGO are also difficult
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in that we are not sure how to respond. At first I was not aware of the seriousness of the
problem. As Tina and I probed, we are now concerned that a good portion of our
program may be in jeopardy. Tina and I have put a proposed response in your packet
which is the fifth document.
Mayor Guenthner met last week with Sally Wakefield, Interim Director of CGO, and
Vanessa Morrell, City Program Manager to help clarify both the funding issues and the
question of using the existing fund with more city discretion.
At the meeting on May 13th, Vanessa Morrell and Tine Goodroad will be attending. Prior
to the meeting, I will try and get a better handle on the available funds and schedule.
One other not so small matter is that we have not received the first 2010 disbursement
of funds from CGO which was to be made in March or April. At first I was led to believe
that it was coming but now I don’t know. The most recent information, as I understand,
is we will receive our funds when we submit the answers to their questions.
file:///H|/...ation/Council Information/Council Information/Council Agendas/2010/05.13.10/9c. CGO 2010 Payments and Match Question.htm[5/6/2010 4:38:34 PM]
Description Month Amount Match Requirement
Year 2, Payment 1 9/2009 $12,000 $3,000
Year 2, Payment 2 3/2010 $12,000 $3,000
Year 3, Payment 1 9/2010 $9,000 $6.000
Year 3, Payment 2 3/2011 $9,000 $6,000
From: Vanessa Morrell [vmorrell@1000fom.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 4:30 PM
To: Daniel Donahue
Subject: FW: Corcoran Payments and Match QuestionHello Dan- Please find below the payment schedule for year two and three of the CGO program. Notice that the paymentscome in the fall and spring of each year. It looks like you will be receiving $21,000 in two payments incalendar year 2010, as well as a payment of $12,000 this fall. Also, for your budgeting purposes, you maynotice that from the fall of this year through the fall of next year there is a commitment of $12,000 from theCity of Corcoran towards their CGO efforts. Let me know if you have any questions. I know you have been busy with your budget hearings, but after our chat this morning I am anxious to startdiscussions about the CGO fall work plan (and beyond) with Tina, Kendra, the City and ourselves. I would behappy to try to coordinate a meeting if that helps, otherwise just let me know when you think a good time tomeet might be. Thanks Dan! Take care- Vanessa
Vanessa P. Morrell
Community Outreach and Education Coordinator
1000 Friends of Minnesota
1031 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
vmorrell@1000fom.org
651-312-1000
651-312.0012 fax
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1000 Friends of Minnesota . 1031 West Seventh Street . Saint Paul, MN 55102 . 651.312.1000
April 6, 2010
Dear City:
1000 Friends of Minnesota is pleased to have partnered with XXXXX and nine other
Minnesota communities in the Community Growth Options (CGO) program over the past 18
months. We trust that the assistance you’ve received through CGO has been of value to you
and the citizens you serve.
The CGO Project is Changing
We are writing to you and the other community participants to advise you that the CGO
project is changing. There are several reasons for this. One significant reason is that the
challenge that this project was developed to address – growth pressure on the edge of the
metro area – has waned considerably. Another factor is that our funding body, the McKnight
Foundation, has suffered a sizeable reduction in its endowment while experiencing increased
requests for their philanthropic funds. The McKnight Foundation has also undergone a
leadership change and a realignment of their funding priorities. It is unlikely that 1000
Friends will be able to secure funding to continue the CGO project beyond the initial two year
commitments. Furthermore, cuts in LGA funds and other budget challenges have jeopardized
the ability of participating communities to meet the increased financial commitments the
CGO project will demand in coming years.
As a result, 1000 Friends is changing future funding requirements to require communities to
redefine their work and to identify specific and achievable outcomes in order to make the best
use of remaining funds within an abbreviated timeline.
What this Means to Your Community
We are asking that each community identify and document specific outcomes that you
plan to achieve with remaining funding allocations. Included with this letter is a project
worksheet to guide this effort. You will see that specific project goals have been identified
and we are requiring that timelines and outcomes be established for continued funding. Many
of the current activities underway in communities should fit easily into this model; others may
require additional commitment or creativity to meet the program objectives.
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We believe these changes are essential to demonstrate the value of our investments, to focus
efforts on sustainable land-use priorities, and to more clearly document progress toward
project goals. This approach allows a broader range of fundable activities but also calls for
more specific commitments to identified outcomes. It allows projects to stretch beyond 2010
if needed to achieve stated goals. 1000 Friends of Minnesota will continue to support and
monitor this effort, though our in-community involvement will decrease. We plan to continue
to advocate for these efforts and to seek alternative funding sources to continue this important
work; these changes will help to provide a more competitive edge in future funding requests.
Next Steps
Please review the enclosed information carefully and consult your planner as you determine
your future steps. Also, please feel free to call either myself or the CGO Outreach and
Education Coordinator assigned to your community if you have questions or require advice or
assistance. We will review your proposal for the use of remaining grant funds and work with
you to clarify any issues. Please return the work sheet to 1000 Friends of Minnesota no
later than June 30, 2010. No additional payments will be made to the City of Jordan until the
City of Jordan submits the worksheet, indicates an intent to continue under the new criteria,
and 1000 Friends approves the City’s plan.
We understand that there is the potential that some of our present participating communities
may elect not to continue in the CGO program. Should that be the case with the City of
Jordan, your community will not be required to contribute any further local funds, but we
would expect that you spend down any funds already distributed on current efforts. We
recommend also that you review existing contracts with planning consultants and cancel those
contracts in a timely fashion if appropriate. 1000 Friends of Minnesota will continue to offer
educational and outreach events open to all communities, regardless of your level of
participation in CGO and will keep you informed as those are announced.
We hope that you join us in recognition of all the good work that has been supported by this
project since 2008 and in our appreciation of the McKnight Foundation for its significant
investments to date. 1000 Friends of Minnesota still believes that the CGO project is valuable
and that now is an opportune time for “well laid plans”. Well-informed public officials, a
healthy public process, professional planning advice and strong citizen engagement are
essential to sustainable and efficient land use policy at the local level and to a healthy and
prosperous future for Minnesota.
Sincerely,
Sally Wakefield, Interim Executive Director and CGO Project Manager
1000 Friends of Minnesota
DNR METRO Greenways grant agreement
Community conservation assistance
October 2009 Page 1 of 2
PROPOSED REVISION
ATTACHMENT A
Grantee: The City of Corcoran
Project Name: Ordinance Update and Policy Development to Preserve Natural Resources
Grant Amount: $24,000
Project Description: Using the natural resource inventories completed for Corcoran, update, create and
consider ordinances that manage and preserve the natural resources.
Activities/Deliverables
Budget
Estimated
Completion
Date
Metro
Greenways $ LGU In-kind in $
1. Prepare and consider* an Environmentally
Sensitive Areas Ordinance to implement
Greenway Corridor
6/1/2010
$5,000
$1,000
2. Prepare and consider an update to the Open
Space Preservation Plat Ordinance
6/1/2010
$2,500
$250
3. Update Park and Trail Plan and related text
in the Comprehensive Plan in coordination with
the Greenway corridor.
6/1/2010 $2,500 $250
4. Prepare and consider an update to the
Planned Unit Development Ordinance
8/1/2010
$4,000
$1,000
5. Prepare and consider an update to the
Shoreland Ordinance
8/1/2011
$2,500
$1,000
6. Create and consider an Integrated Tree
Preservation and Landscaping Requirement
10/1/2011
$5,000
$1,000
7. Update the Subdivision Code to incorporate
the natural resource ordinances (activities 1-5)
12/31/2010
$2,500
$500
8. Update the zoning map, use districts and
other performance/design standards
12/31/2010
$1,500
9. Prepare a Growth Management Ordinance
12/31/2010
$1,000
10. Prepare a new Mixed Use Zoning
District Ordinance
12/31/2010
$1,000
11. Meeting affiliated with the project $500
*take action on adopting or document why no action has
been taken and the anticipated future action
TOTAL $24,000 $9,000
Documentation for Reimbursement
1. Itemized invoice for the services actually performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts
the invoiced services.
2. Documentation that the invoice has been paid by the Grantee.
Final Report Contents
1. Final project costs by activity
DNR METRO Greenways grant agreement
Community conservation assistance
October 2009 Page 2 of 2
2. Report of the challenges and success of each activity
3. Adjustments, if any to the restoration and management plan
4. Other information as requested
Date submitted: ___May 4, 2010_____________________
Submitted by: _____City of Corcoran_____________________
1000 Friends of Minnesota
Community Growth Options Program
Project Planning Worksheet
Community Growth Options is changing. We can no longer support general planning efforts and must ask
each community to re-scope their efforts to focus on sustainable land-use outcomes to be eligible for
continued funding. In order to qualify for continued funding for the current program year, we ask you to
work with your planning consultant and your outreach and education coordinator to identify a discrete
project with sustainable outcomes identified. To assist you, we have prepared this worksheet that lists the
goals we seek to influence through project dollars. We ask that you consider these changes internally and, if
interested in continuing, complete this form and return it to us. We will then schedule a meeting with staff
and interested community leaders at our office to discuss any issues or additional scoping as needed. Please
return the worksheet to 1000 Friends of Minnesota by June 30, 2010.
Project Goals:
1000 Friends of Minnesota is looking to support projects that will accomplish the items below. Please identify
which one or more of these goals your community project will accomplish.
X More efficient land use - such as
conservation design, increased use of
existing infrastructure, compact
building design, incorporating
residential, public commons or low
impact features into commercial
building code
o Transportation options – such as
strategies that lead to lower VMT
and non-auto dependant
transportation alternatives, transit-
oriented development
X Mixed use development – such as
policies that allow increase(d) form-
based coding and/or mixed residential
and commercial use
X Natural Resources –such as protection
strategies for regionally significant
natural resources, policies that require
or increase use of low impact
stormwater strategies, open space
preservation or local sustainable
agriculture
o Housing – such as policies that
support increased housing diversity
and identify opportunities for
affordability
o Leadership development – such as
specific focused efforts to build
citizen and “grasstops” engagement
in building local will for sustainable
development policy
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General Project Description:
Please generally describe your project. What do you hope to accomplish? What need does it fulfill in your
community? Who will benefit from this project? How it will focus on sustainable land use policy?
The project moves the City forward to implementing the comprehensive plan by preparing policy and regulations for
natural resource protection, mixed use regulations and other regulations aimed at efficient land use. These regulations are
necessary to implement the Comprehensive Plan and prepare the city for development and growth. These efforts will help
ensure a balanced approach to growth and that new growth will occur in a manner that preserves community values.
Efforts in the comprehensive plan intensified land use in and around the downtown with expanded mixed use areas and
these policies are implemented through new regulations through updated zoning. These mixed use areas combined with
efforts to protect natural resources will help the City respond to growth in a manner that meets the community’s goals.
Project Objectives:
Please describe specifically each of your project objectives. How will you achieve what you described in your
project description? Please make sure each of your project objectives is SMART.
Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic Time-bound
Examples of SMART objectives:
• The City of Cityville will work with a consulting planner to update existing subdivision regulations to
better protect and enhance significant natural resources within the municipal boundary by July 2011.
• Shiptown Township will partner with 1000FOM to create 5-10 GIS maps analyzing existing data
related to non-motorized transportation options by April 2011 in order to better inform future
planning efforts to increase transportation options for residents of the Township.
Objective 1:
The City of Corcoran will work with a consulting planner and Greenway Sub‐committee to prepare regulations to
protect and enhance natural resources (wetland and uplands) in the corridor indicated in the comprehensive plan and
will include areas inside and outside MUSA boundaries. The committee is made up of volunteers representing the City
Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Trails Commission and residents. The City will also be working to update the
open space preservation plat ordinance that will encourage clustering to protect natural resources and provide efficient
connection sewer in the future. This effort is being conducted in tandem with efforts of the Greenway Committee as
many overlaps exist. The goal is to provide some economic return with preservation of important resources prior to
sewer extension. These efforts are expected to be completed summer 2010. This effort is also partly funded by the
DNR conservation assistance grant to assist in hours related to meeting coordination and additional research.
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Objective 2:
The City of Corcoran will work with a consulting planner to study options and develop a growth management ordinance
that implements goals stated in the comprehensive plan. Some of the criteria that will be considered are to maintain
that a certain percentage of net development area of the presenting staging year has been platted and a certain
percentage of these platted lots have received a certificate of occupancy. This presents the excess of development of
infrastructure that cannot be support in the market. This effort will also focus on maintaining a balance of residential
and non‐residential development and provision of city services. This work is anticipated to be completed in December
2010.
Objective 3:
The City of Corcoran will work with a consulting planner to create new mixed use land use districts for two different
areas on the future land use plan‐ the use of mixed use districts concentrates uses and density with development
standards aimed at land use efficiency. This work will includes review and update of the city’s PUD ordinance with
emphasis on stronger performance standards for natural resource protection and sustainability. The subdivision
ordinance will be updated to correspond to other changes mentioned in objectives 1 and 2. General ordinance
standards will also be updated including parking and landscaping. Updates to these sections can also have a positive
impact on land use efficiency and sustainability by allowing shared parking, reduced parking provisions and natural
landscaping alternatives. Lastly, meetings are proposed with the Planning Commission at key points of this project to
review updates. A joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting will be held to hear input and a public hearing to
share proposed ordinances with the public prior to adoption. All ordinance updates are anticipated to be completed
December 2010.
Type of Project Assistance:
1000FOM will be offering a range of project assistance levels in order to best meet the needs of communities.
Please check which level of support you think would be most appropriate for your community’s project as
described above.
o Technical assistance — technical support from 1000FOM in-house resources (GIS support, public
process support, outreach assistance) within a limited scope for a discreet project.
o Research/study assistance* — financial support (~ $5,000 - $8,000) for a discreet small/mid scale
project, completed by a consultant, such as a study on housing or water, or an assessment of the local
regulatory framework, with a 20% match from the community.
X Full project implementation assistance* — financial support for a discreet mid/large scale project
(~$12,000), completed by a consultant, which has a high likelihood of achieving identified project goals
by mid-2011, with a 20% match from the community.
* Limited technical assistance from 1000FOM may continue to be provided.
Additional Project Information:
• How will your project be integrated into (or affect) other land use issues in your community that are
not directly part of the project?
Each of the objectives and work plan described above will result in new ordinances and updated ordinances
for implementation of the comprehensive plan. As ordinances and regulations they are integrated into any
land use activity as applicable depending on the type of application. Ordinances will be used by the city
staff during development review and by the Planning Commission and Council as each application is
reviewed. Having clear set of standards, in all sections of the zoning ordinance, provides clear direction to
any applicant on any level of project as to the requirements, goals and outcomes expected by the
community.
• How will your project be a model for other communities in the Twin Cities metro area?
The innovative incentive based ordinances aimed at protection of natural resources will help other
communities in the region who desire to maintain valued resources. The incentive based approach is not as
common as a regulatory approach thus we believe other growing communities may find the incentive tools
replicable to meet their goals. Growth management is an important tool for any community at the edge of
development; it is important to manage growth in reasonable terms for residential and non-residential
development and as related to distribution of city services. Each of these proposed ordinances will be
prepared in a manner that seeks to find useable and applicable solutions for efficient land use, and
incorporation of basic sustainability practices that can serve as a model in any community within our region
and beyond.
Project Timeline:
• How long do you expect this project to take in order to complete, or if applying for technical
assistance, how many hours do you expect this project to require?
We are anticipating completing the project by the end of 2010.
Project Budget:
• How much do you expect the project to cost?
The scope totals $30,000 including a local match of $6,000 (2nd year of CGO grant program). As the work
scope has been determined work has begun, particularly on the greenway corridor efforts.
• What will the community contribute toward the project?
The City is budgeting funds for staff review of draft amendments and coordination of review by the
Planning Commission and City Council. Voluntary efforts include extensive work by the Greenway
Committee (12 members) which started in March and is anticipated to continue through May. The
Planning Commission will have significant involvements throughout the process as well as the city council.
Through public meetings and the use of the website draft will be communicated and made available to
the public throughout the process.
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Final Product:
Please describe what will be the final product of your project: i.e., a report, new ordinances, a public
engagement initiative, etc.
Creation of new zoning ordinances and necessary updates to existing ordinances to implement the
Comprehensive Plan. This effort will include public participation and education regarding the new
ordinances prior to adoption.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
• What are the milestones you will accomplish to know you are making progress towards completion?
The scope of work is based on five grouping to be completed- some ordinance sections will build on others.
The Planning Commission will be presented the drafts and have input. Once all the updates are completed
a work session with the City Council and Planning Commission will be held to received input prior to the
public hearing. A minimum of nine meetings are planned for the majority of ordinance updates. The
Greenway Committee has already completed five meetings with 2-3 anticipated.
• How do you plan to coordinate and report your progress to 1000 Friends of Minnesota?
As meetings are held we keep CGO staff informed for their participation. Consulting planners solicit input,
advice and support from CGO on a regular basis. We will provide responses and keep our liaison abreast of
meetings, progress and any reports of information request by CGO staff. Consultant will continue to attend
CGO work group meetings with other communities and special events sponsored by CGO and use any
opportunity to discuss what we are learning and new tools we are developing in Corcoran.
CITY OF CORCORAN
8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax
E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
April 30, 2010
Greg Gunderson
6300 Horseshoe Bend Dr.
Corcoran, MN 55340
Re: Conditional Home Occupation License (CHOL)
Dear Mr. Gunderson:
Hate to bring this up but the city has received a complaint about your outside
storage of vehicles. At the last council meeting, a resident approached the
council with documents that purport that you are not complying with the
conditions that were established when you were granted the CHOL on October
14, 2004. Specifically, the complaint was that on at least 14 days in April of this
year, vehicles were stored outside. This according to the complainant is in
violation with the original agreement with the neighbors and the city.
Other than the vehicles (and a boat and small tractor) stored outside, your
property appears to be very well managed and in good order. Please consider
the request to enclose your vehicles per the agreement. If I can be of assistance
in this matter, please call and we can discuss. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dan Donahue
City Administrator
CC. City Council
STAFF REPORT / POLICE DEPARTMENT Agenda Item 9e
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Corporal John Hamilton
Topic:
Firearms Safety Program
Action Required:
None
Background-
Corcoran Police Department Firearms Safety Program –
Chief Paul Schutte created the local DNR Firearms Safety Program in the early 80’s.
The program began with a handful of students and a couple of instructors teaching
class at the old city hall on Cain Road.
Since that time, the Police Department and the many volunteer instructors along with
the local community’s financial support, has continued the legacy Chief Paul Schutte
started.
I wanted to take this opportunity to update the City Council the 2010 Corcoran Firearms
Safety Program.
1st it is important that I recognize those who make this program possible.
Officer Ryan Burns - Lead Instructor
Police Records Clerk Paula Steelman
Officer Duane Hochstetler
Officer Jesse Olson
Retired Chief Paul Schutte
Sgt. Reserve Officer John Kieffer – Maple Grove
Reserve Officer Eric Finnvik – Corcoran
George Gmach – Corcoran
City Hall Staff and Public Works Staff
Brent Anderson – former reserve officer – Eagan
Doug Bermel – Corcoran
Don Finnvik – Corcoran
Dean Hochstetler – Buffalo
Mark Bauer – Corcoran
Dave Kramer – Corcoran
Mike Nybo – Corcoran
Justin White – Corcoran
Lee Pauman – Buffalo
Dustin Hochstetler – Buffalo
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Kelsey Finnvik – Corcoran
Dawn Finnvik - Corcoran
Kris Larson – Corcoran
Cody Steelman – New Hope
Amy & Laurie Hochstetler – Buffalo
Jeff Hanson – Corcoran
The number of volunteers reflects both the large number of students who wish to attend
and the commitment that our community has with such an important safety program.
The student classes began on Sunday, March 14 and continued with four additional
Sundays and ending on Saturday, May 24 with a full day of hands on break out stations.
Eighty-five (85) students (young and old) successfully completed this years 2010
Corcoran Firearms Safety Program.
The success of this program is also attributed to the financial generosity of our local
community.
City of Corcoran
Corcoran Lion’s Club
Corcoran Jaycees
Farmers State Bank of Hamel
Hanover Athletic Association
Maple Grove Lions
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Corcoran Firearms Safety Program has helped teach over 2,000 our citizens the safe
handling of firearms, the ethics of safe and responsible hunting, preservation of our
outdoors and have added to their own personal responsibility skill set – their inner
compass to do the “right thing”.
The Police Department looks forward to planning for 2011 Corcoran Firearms Safety
Program and your continued support.
STAFF REPORT / POLICE DEPARTMENT Agenda Item 9f.
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Corporal John Hamilton
Topic:
Emergency Management Training
Action Required:
Attend Training
Background
Corcoran Police, Corcoran City Hall, Corcoran Public Works, North Memorial Medical
Center and Hamel / Loretto Fire Department in partnership with Hennepin County
Emergency Preparedness and Anoka County Emergency Preparedness will be
conducting a training exercise on Thursday, June 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This exercise will be played out in real-time replicating the 1939 tornado which touched
down on the north end of Medina, cutting a path through Corcoran (killing 4 occupants
of a motor vehicle in Corcoran) and continued Northeast to Anoka County.
This exercise will encompass all cities affected by this 1939 tornado. Corcoran will
conduct our portion of the exercise within City Hall and Police Department.
Overall Objects-
1. Assess the adequacy of our emergency operations plans to respond to a tornado
incident. Identify the shortfalls in resources, limits in capabilities, and conflicts in
planning.
2. Exercise the local decision making process, and identify areas that need
refinements. Identify key actions to be taken and by whom.
3. Determine strengths and weaknesses in the local and regional coordination and
integration of response resources.
4. Review inter-jurisdictional mutual support compacts or agreements between
adjacent communities.
5. Determine major shortcomings in local medical capabilities to identify and treat
casualties resulting from a tornado.
6. Assess the adequacy of local plans for interface with and use of media
resources.
Hennepin County Emergency Preparedness will be providing a brief training session for
Corcoran’s elected officials –
Thursday, May 27th 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm / City Council Chambers prior to the regularly
schedule City Council Meeting.
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This training will help elected officials better understand their roles and basic outline of
the process which will occur during a large scale incident.
Recommendation –
Attend the training workshop on May 27th, 2010 at 6 pm, City Council Chambers
Path of the 1939 tornado – see 9f. Historical Review 1939 Tornado.pdf for more
information on this event.
176 MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW JUNE 1939
The Amer. S. S. Carrillo at 7 a. m. (E. S. T.) of June 12, near latitude 18.7' N. ancl longitude S6.6' W. reported a barometer reading of 39.X inches; east-southeast winds, force 5; slight drizzle, with rough sea. At 7 a. m. (E. S. T.) of tlie folloning clay, the C'arrillo, then in the easterly quadrant of the clisturbance, encountered east and south- east winds of force '7-S accompanied by very rough seas. The center of tlie depression, by evening of June 12, was near Cozumnl Island, where there had been a fall in pres- sure from 29.58 inches at the morning observation, to 29.61 inches at 7 p. in. (E. S. T.). During the period from the morning of June 12 until the evening of June 14 the disturbance moved slowly nortliwarcl. The Pan Smericnii Airw:tys Observer at San Julinn, located on the extreme western tip of Cubit, reported south wind, force 7, with tt rainfall of 10 inches, during the night of June 12-13. On the morning of the 13th, the S. S. dlnbruna, near lntitude 25.3' N. ancl longitude S5.8' W., recorded a falling barometer; fresh gales from the east-southenst ancl southeitst, with overcitst skies ancl rain. By noon the wind had increased from force S to force 9; this was the highest wiiicl reported in connection with tlis clisturbxnce. The lowest barometer renchg during the progress of the tlisturbunce (39.54 inches) was observed on the evening of June 14, on the American Steamship liofrcsi, near latitude 59.5' N. and longitude 87.6' W. This vessel reported that during that period she met with heavy rain squalls, moderate gales, and rough seas. During tlie 24 hours following the evening of the 14th, the center of the disturbance described a small left-hand loop, then requmed a north-northwestward movement on the night of June 15, wllich carried the depression inland, over Mobile, Ala., on the morning of the 16th. The explanation of thii., loop by R. A. Dyke, Fore- caster in charge of our New Orleans Office, is as follows:
The westward turn at the beginning of tlie loop early on the night of the 14th-15th was attended b3 a tendency toward equalization of pressure along the coast north of the disturbance. The pressure at Pensacola robe from 29.66 at 7:30 p. ni. (E. S. T.) of the 14th to 29.68 at 9 p. in., while the pressure at Mobile fell from 29.74 to 29.70 inches. However, instead of movement to the coast, as
expected, the disturbance continued to move in a small curve which brought it slightly farther south on the morning of the 15th. Until the niovenient of the disturbance was halted off Pensacola, the straight northnard progress was evidently under t,he influence of upper winds in line with those over Florida, where the western portion ol an upper anticyclonic circulation gave upper winds from the south. The northn.ard drift prevailed as far west as New Orleans up to 14,000 feet on the 13th. With northward advance the winds aloft from Florida westward to Kew Orleans canie under the influence of tlie disturbance. At the same the the winds aloft from 8,000 to 14,000 feet. were niov- ing aiiticyclouically over Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley. The ccnt.er of this upper ant.icycloiiic circulation moved east-north- eatitward from Texas and Oklahoma to eastern Kentucky, or there- abouts, froin the 14th to the 16th, and the upper winds over the Lower Mississippi Valley becanie easterly instead of northeasterly, escept over New Orleans, where winds in t.he afternoon of the 15th were nort,lirnst up to 27,000 feet, N-itli the upper winds showing velocities of 30 to 42 miles per hour. In the early morning of the 16th, t,he upper wind.; at elevations of 5,000 to 12,000 feet from Montgomery, Ala., to Memphis, Tenn., aud Little Rock, Ark., had veered to soubheasterly, while winds over New Orleans, under the infiuence of t.he disturljance, had backed to northerly. During the shift of the center of the upper anticyclonic circulation from the Southern Plains to a inore eastern position the northward move- nierit of tlie disturbance was halted by blocking winds; but when t,he upper circulatiori Lecanie central fart,lier enst the upper winds favored the resumption of nort.hward niovenient. Indeed, the blocking winds apparently forced the dist~urhnnce farther southward so as to form the sinall loop described.
At, Mobile, Ala., at, 9:37 a. m. (E. S. T.) of June 16, aL.s the c.ent)er moved hiland, an sbrupt wincl-shift from north to south was observed. The wind was of only moderate force. At i:30 p. m. (E. S. T.) of bhe ltjt'h, its center lay to the sout,liwest of hleridian, hliss. ; tlie disturbance t,liereafter advanced to the northwid, and merged with an extra-tropical LOW pressure arm. There was no loss of life reported in coiiiiection with this clisturbance, except hlint, n boy fell into the swollen waters of t,he Peac.e River nea.r Wnuchula, Fln., and was drowned. The first advisory in c,ormection with this disturbance was issued from the Wea.ther Bureau Office at Jacksonville, Fh., at 9:30 p. ni. (E. S. T.) of June 12, and as the depres- sion p:tssed th-ough the Gulf of Mexico, frequent timely warnings and advisories were issued from New Orleans, La. Chart XIII, shows the situation on tlie morning of June 13, and the track of the disturbance.
THE CHAMPLIN-ANOKA, MINNESOTA, TORNADO
By M. R. HOVDE
[Weather Bureau, hIinnenpolis, Minn.. June 1Y391
On Sunday nfternoon, June lS, 1939, between 3 and 4 p. n?., a destructive tornado crossed the northwestern portion of Hennepiii County and entered southern Anoka County. Several villages and the small city of Anoka were in the path of the funnel-shaped cloud; and death, injuries, and destruction were left in its wake. The towns of Chaniplin and Anoka, center of greatest damage, are located on the Mississippi river, 17 miles north of Rlinneapolis. The combined population of 5,000 is practically all centered in Anoka, which is on the east bank of the river; the small village of Champlin is on the west bank. The studies of Finley, Henry, and tlie Climatological Service of the Weather Bureau indicate that 122 tor- nadoes have occurred within the limits of Minnesota during 40 years of record, an annual average of 3. The Champlin-Anoka storm must be placed among the most disastrous 10 in loss of life and value of property destroyed. The tornado was first observed southwest of Corcoran in Hennepin County and traveled in a northeasterly
course through Maple Grove, Champlin, Anoka, and Cedar, a distance of 25 miles. The storm struck Anoka at 320 p. m. and its last fury was spent in Cedar at 3:38 p. in. These times indicate a speed of translation of about 30 miles per hour. The occurrence of the storm can best be explained by the convective instability of the air that prevailed over this region during the 18th. At 6:30 a. m. C. S. T. that morning, n disturbance was centered over eastern North Dakota. Tropical maritime air has been transported northward into western and southern Minnesota. About 2 kilometers above this moist air was a Superior air mass overrunning from the southwest. As shown by the meteorograph sounding made at Fargo, the lapse rate of this Superior air was almost the dry adiabatic. When this sounding was plotted on the Rossby diagram it showed that the atmosphere in the warm sector of this disturbance was extremely convectively unstable. In fact, a layer of air would have had to be lifted onl a little more than 1 kilometer to realize absolute instab&y.
JUNE 1939 MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW 177
This amount of lifting could have been easily accom- plished by the steep and very distinct cold front that moved eastward though hfinnesotn that nfteriioon. Thunderstorms were numerous in the east-central coun-
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FIOURE 1.-Path of the tornado.
ties and were attended by severe hail and excessive precipi- tation in many localities. The tornado was an attendant to one of these storms. Debris was carned as high as 300 feet and small articles of furniture, clothing, and papers were picked up in various places 50 to 70 miles distant.
The first destruction and fatalities occurred near Corcoraxi where four dwellings were deniolished and four persons met death when their automobile was thrown
1,000 feet nnd smashed to pieces. In the Maple Grove district, seven farmhouses were damaged or destroyed. The tornado continued its northeasterly course t80 Clianiplin where several houses were completely demol- islied; 1 death nncl 30 injuries resulted. The storm now crossed tlie Mississippi river and niany witnesses saw the river “dry up” us the waters were lifted and wind velocities were so great as to prevent the flow mid the return of water until the funnel cloud had reached the opposite bank. Entering Anoka at Second Avenue tlie tornado cloucl nioved up Third Avenue and cut a diagonal swath three blocks wide through the city, leveling houses, trees, and buildings. According to a survey by the Anoka linion ATwspapcr, 2-40 funiilies and 1,450 persons were :ifl’ected by this disaster. The State militia took charge of policing Anoka and remained on duty until June 36. Traffic through the city w-ns resunied a week after tlie storm when Z5,OOO nutomo- biles and 100,009 persons visited the scenes of destruction. The tnble gives the frequency of tornadoes, tornado deaths, and property losses for early periods in Minnesota and for the past 15 years. From this tabulation it will be seen tht this tornado was a major disaster; it caused 9 deaths, 222 injuries, and $1,200,000 property damage.
Tornadoes in Illinnerota
[Frequency of tornadoes, tornado deaths, and property losses]
Pear or period Number of tornadoes
187441. ........................................
lR~-Y; .........................................
1918-23 .........................................
1934 ............................................ 19?5 ............................................
19?6 ............................................ 19 .............................................
19~ ............................................ 1939 ............................................
1930 ............................................
1931 ............................................ 1932 ............................................ 1933 ............................................ 193 ............................................. 1935 ............................................ 193 fi ............................................ 1937 ............................................ 1938 ............................................ 1939 I... ........................................
I TTnknoan - -___ . -.
a Tornodo character douhtful in i storms. : For 6 months, January-June, inclusive.
4 Chamulin-Anoka tornado of June 18. EX?; pefsons injured.
0 Estimate of disaster committee.
21
26
12 2
3
0 2
5 4
5
2
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2 15
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Loss of life from tor- nadoes
(9 35 99 3
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6 8
1 2 0 0 1
3
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Aggrepate reported property losses
(9 $596, OOO 4,767,000
500,000 137,600
lM), 500 1.190, OOO 1,460, OOO
35,000 212,000
929,200
212,500
1 1,200,000
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700,000
673,700
891, OOO
546, OOO
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178 MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW JUNE 1939
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- APPROXIMATE PATH - OF STORM
FIQUBE 8.-The section of Anoka, Minn., traversed by the tornado.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Agenda Item No. 10a. i.
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Dan Donahue, Administrator
Topic:
Short Term Public Work Facility
Replacement Project - RFP
Action Required:
Direction
Policy:
Budget Impact:
Summary:
At the council meeting of April 22nd, the council reviewed a memo put together by
Council member Roz Milbrandt, PW Superintendent Pat Meister, and me. In the
discussion by the council, it was decided that the short term issues of solving the PW
Facility issues needed to be addressed.
At my monthly meeting with Mayor Ken Guenthner on April 27th, I was asked to put
together a Request for Proposal (RFP) which would presents to the Corcoran property
owners the needs of the city to solve its short term PW Facility. That need is to locate
an existing facility in which the city can lease for a short period, move into, and provide
PW services while the long term solution of a PW Facility can be addressed. The RFP
asks those property owners who are interested and have the capacity to respond, do so
by providing the detail laid out in the RFP.
In your packet is a draft of an RFP put together with the assistance of the City Engineer
and Pat Meister. Staff is asking the council to review, modify if you so chose, and give
direction on the proposal to put the RFP out into the community. The advantage of
using an RFP process is that the selection process becomes transparent. There are no
pre-conceived or pre-selected locations. Everyone with a potential facility meeting our
needs can make a proposal.
Agenda Item 10a.1
CITY OF CORCORAN
8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax
E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC WORKS LEASE SPACE
April 29, 2010
Dear Property Owner:
The City of Corcoran is interested in negotiating a lease regarding for selected Public Works
operations. If interested, please review and deliver the cost and space information and any
supplemental information as noted below. The proposals will be reviewed by Council in closed
session. Thank you for your interest.
Schedule:
Receive lease offers, May 27th at 11:00 am.
Begin to negotiate lease in June,
Lease start is estimated as October 2010
Contacts: Dan Donahue (ext 13), Pat Meister, at 763.420.2288
Kent Torve 763.479.4209 or Kendra Lindahl (zoning)
612.252.9070
Initial Space Requirements:
Required:
Heated Shop 5,000 to 10,000 sf
City Staff Parking ____ spaces
Optional
Outside Yard Storage ____ sf
Inside Cold Storage sf
Office Space sf
Primary Term: City desires proposal on lease term of one to three years
beginning in October 2010.
Option to Renew: City has the option for two (2) x one (1) year options.
Occupancy/Commencement: Move-in prior to start of lease date would be negotiated.
Agenda Item 10a.1
Site Information
Location within the Site: Include a site plan and/or floor plan sketch of space.
Define the Security: Include a description of other business activities (if any)
with access to the facility,
Show these locations and activities on sketch or site plan.
Identify the number of workers and basic job titles or job
descriptions with access to the leased Public Works
portion of the facility.
Rates
You may choose to provide either a lump sum rate or individual space rates (or both). You do not
need to provide all the types of spaces listed.
Rental Rate: Annual rate per year for:
Lump Sum for Site $
Or, by Individual Space
Heated Shop $ per SF Total
Inside Storage $ per SF Total
Outside Storage $ per SF Total
(Uncovered)
Outside Storage, $ per SF Total
(Covered for Salt/Sand)
Office Space $ per SF Total
Deducts Please list any concessions in the form of free or reduced
rent, donated labor or equipment, common area use, etc.
Explain if any deducts are dependent on term (1, 2, or 3-
year lease)
Build-outs: Also, describe any improvements or buildouts provided
by Landlord and define if the build outs are based on the
term of the lease.
Hours of Operation: City requires 24/7 access.
Zoning: Is the parcel zoned properly? Y/N
Assignment/Subletting: City will not sublet
Draft Lease: Include a draft copy of the proposed lease agreement
Agenda Item 10a.1
Agenda Item 10a.ii
TO: City Council
FROM: Dan Donahue, City Administrator
Kent Torve, P.E., City Engineer
DATE: May 5, 2010
SUBJECT: Public Works Draft Lease Agreement
Please direct staff on next steps after review and discussion of process of soliciting lease offers for
Public Works facility.
Meeting Setting
A meeting was held at City Hall the morning of Tuesday the 29th to discuss the Cain Road project
(provided in a separate memo). Staff consisted of Kendra Lindahl, Jeff Carson, Kent Torve and Dan
Donahue. The meeting also coincided with a meeting of Councilor Ron Thomas and Mayor Ken
Guenthner.
The entire group discussed the Public Works facility planning and the recent action to obtain a real
estate professional to present options for a new site back to Council. Since choosing a site and
constructing a facility are a 1 to 2-year process, the short term needs were also discussed, including the
legal and zoning items associated with a temporary lease arrangement. The group agreed to produce a
DRAFT Request for proposals seeking a temporary lease for Public Works space.
Parallel Paths
The short term lease approach is intended to follow a parallel path with the real estate professional.
These are separate in timing, but both will ultimately facilitate leaving the existing facility in a timely
manner and construction or purchase of a new permanent Public Works facility.
Negotiating in Public vs. Closed Session
Negotiating “in public” at a Council meeting or even workshop setting are a hindrance to the Council’s
negotiating position and also discourage private entities from participating. Jeff Carson stated that
since a lease is a real estate transaction, the evaluations of lease agreements can be conducted under a
closed meeting.
Interviews
Interviews were conducted to discuss a possible RFP process. Kent Torve met with the two private
parties, Greg Ebert and Doug Dobosenski as possible responders to a Public Works RFP. Meetings
were also held with PW Superintendent Pat Meister to discuss space needs and options; Council
members Roz Milbrandt and George Gmach (co-chairs of the council appointed PW Search
Committee); Shawn Irwin, the City’s broker for the LMCIT; Kendra Lindahl, City Planner to provide
input on required zoning for a facility to be considered; and. Jeff Carson, City Attorney, (whose input
is noted above).
Space Needs
Currently the equipment storage and maintenance shed on Cain Road is 3,200 square feet. The total of
off site storage and the main shed is 15,000 square feet. It is assumed for the lease the space 5,000 to
10,000 square feet would be a goal to allow more equipment to be brought indoors.
Activities in maintenance include welding, known as a “hot zone”, general equipment repair, general
maintenance of oil and fluid replacement and seasonal changeouts of equipment. A washbay is
currently used at the facility and indoor would be required with associated traps and sanitary
conditions.
Agenda Item 10a.ii
Potential Alternatives
Stand Alone - A site totally leased for heated shop and outside storage, office and
common area.
Co-locate – This space would be shared, which is fairly common in the private sector. A
“bay” or designated portion of the building for the heated shop along with office and
bathroom are leased by a building owner to a tenant.
Creative Approaches—Other approaches can be proposed and considered also, whether
it’s a deduct in lease rate or buildouts (i.e. putting up a wall to delineate a bay) for longer
lease such as signing a 3-year term. Lease purchase arrangements could also be proposed
for consideration.
Zoning Requirements
Kendra Lindahl provided the following summary for applicable zoning for a lease situation.
Heated Shop
o Zoning requirements would allow the City to locate this type of space (without
outside storage) in the CR, C-1, C-2 or P-I zoning districts.
Outside Yard Storage
o Zoning requirements would allow the City to locate this type of space for public
works only in the CR or P-I zoning districts.
Parking
o One parking stall is required for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space for
every 1,500 square feet of interior storage or shop space.
Insurance
Shaun Irwin gave the opinion that leasing a facility is feasible, and some points that need to be
addressed in the lease agreement are:
• Measures to secure property and premises from vandalism, theft and property losses
• If co-locating to define the separation of landlord’s other tenants or employees from leased
space
Shaun will review the lease proposal for insurance and associated risk.
Draft Document
The attached document is a draft and was modified from an Industrial Lease proposal obtained from a
Wenck contact. Typically such documents “frame” the needs, and the private entity provides a draft
lease agreement with details of space, buildouts, cost, common areas, etc.
The document was written to bring offers to the Council, allow negotiating and discussion in a closed
session, allow for interested landowners to be creative in approaches, and to address a short term need
for public works space.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Agenda Item No. 10b.
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Dan Donahue, Administrator
Topic:
Long Term Public Works Facility
Replacement
Action Required:
Direction
Policy:
Budget Impact:
Summary:
At the 4-22-10 Council meeting, the council asked for additional information on one of the
options reviewed by the council on long term solutions. Specifically, the council wanted
information on real estate professionals who could assist the city in a real estate search. The
council also asked for more clarity on the rules they must follow to effectively negotiate any
eventual real estate transaction.
Rules. City Attorney Jeff Carson states that in matters dealing with real estate where the city has
a buyer or seller interest, we can negotiate in private. If we are advertising to the public through a
Request for Proposals ( RFP ), that part of the process should follow the formalities required in
the bidding laws.
Real Estate Brokers:
• Richard Palmiter, CB Richard Ellis
• Mike Steadman, CB Burnet Real Estate
• Barry Birnberg, Northco Real Estate
I have come up with three real estate professionals that have worked in the area and are
knowledgable in putting real estate brokering deals together. The council is asked to provide
some quidance on the specific criteria for reviewing the candidates and possibly making a
selection.
There are probably at least three senarios that we might ask the consultants to respond to on how
they would approach each, and how they would structure their fees. The three might be:
1. Search for property located in an area to be determined for the sole purpose of locating a
PW Facility with added public safety programing.
2. Search for property that includes all in 1 above and include park facilities and uses
3. Search, find, and broker a trade for the city property to the south of city hall for another
property suiable for 1 and/or 2 above.
Administrator’s Report—May13 , 2010 Council Meeting
Page 2
There could be more scenarios but those above seem to be what has been discussed to date. If the
council would like, I could work on developing questions for each and have the three real state
brokers respond. From there, the council might want to meet or interview. Maybe the other
commissions might want to be involved.
Agenda Item 10c.
April 1, 2008
Pat Meister
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
Re: Fire Inspection of Corcoran Public Works Facility, 9530 Cain Road
Dear Pat:
Thank you for the opportunity to do the Fire and Life Safety Inspection of the Corcoran
Public Works facility on Friday, March 28th. As we discussed, there are a few issues
related to the Minnesota State Fire and associated Codes that you need to be aware of
and that will need to be addressed in order to bring the facility into conformance and
maintain a safe environment for you and your crew. Please review the following:
Office Building:
1. The occupant load of the existing office building including the basement storage
area is approximately 10. In an office building (‘B’ Occupancy) one exit is
required if the occupant load is calculated to be 49 or less with a travel distance
to an exit less than 75 feet. (Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) section and
table 1019.2). However; if the front door is to be used as a second exit, and the
exit sign at the front door remains, a clear isle of not less than 36 inches must be
maintained. (MSFC section 1027.17.3.1 and 1028.3).
2. Propane bottle on barbecue must be removed from front entrance. (MSFC
section 1028.3).
3. Oven/cook top in men’s restroom must be relocated away from combustible
material. (International Fire Code (IFC) section 305.1)
4. Propane bottle and regulator associated with oven/cook top must be located
outdoors. (IFC section 3803.2.1).
Outdoor Area:
1. Vehicle impact protection (either: concrete barriers 36” in height and capable of
withstanding a force of 12,000 pounds 36” above the adjacent ground surface or
concrete filled steel guard posts) is required at fuel and large propane tanks
adjacent to driving surfaces. (IFC sections 3404.2.9.6.5 and 3003.5.2
respectively).
Agenda Item 10c.
General, all buildings:
1. In non sprinkled buildings, Code requires combustible storage be maintained a
minimum 24” below ceiling level. (MSFC section 315.2.1).
In addition to the above mentioned requirements, the following observations were made:
1. The fuel tanks located adjacent to the garage and the office building:
a) Gasoline (class I B flammable liquid) tanks: minimum distance to a
building or property line = 50 feet (IFC section 3404.4.2.4 and table
3404.4.2).
b) Diesel Fuel (class II combustible liquid) tanks: minimum distance to a
building or property line = 25 feet (IFC section 3404.4.2.4 and table
3404.4.2).
c) Propane Tanks (500 gal. or less): minimum distance to a building or
property line = 10 feet. (IFC table 3804.3).
Due to the physical constrictions of the property size and building lay out, it will be
difficult to realistically relocate the tanks to meet conformance. Please understand, we
cannot ignore nor waive the requirements of the Fire Code however; recognizing the
difficulty and potential cost involved in this type of requirement, and the time involved in
coming to a solution, we will require vehicle impact protection at the tanks until a solution
can be reached. We will ask that a letter of intent be submitted and entered into City File
including a proposed plan and time line to address this issue. Please feel free to consult
with me or our office if we can be of any assistance in this matter.
2. Venting of fuel fired appliances in the garage shop area: Venting of appliances
must slope up (toward termination) at a slope of not less than ¼” per foot.
Venting at a negative slope (toward appliance) could result in back pressure and
cause products of combustion including carbon monoxide to be vented into the
building. (Minnesota Fuel Gas Code section 503.10.8).
Once again, this observation (#2 above) does not have it’s origin in the Fire Code but,
does pose a potential health and safety hazard and should be addressed.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions related to this inspection. I can
be reached at (952) 442-7520 or at dean@mnspect.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Dean Mau
Fire Code Official
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Agenda Item No. 11a.
Council Meeting:
May 13, 2010
Prepared By:
Dan Donahue, Administrator
Topic:
Home Occupation Permit
Action Required:
Direction
Policy:
City Ordinance requires City to control business operations conducted on residentially
zoned properties.
Budget Impact:
Summary:
The council asked at the last council meeting for a review of the permit process
regarding home businesses in residential properties. At question was a desire by the
council to determine what the city needs to do to correctly meet the current
requirements under the city code or what should be done to amend the code. There is
currently no person or employee in place to perform the duties of code enforcement.
The city did have such a position up until 2007 and is provided for in the currently
approved staffing chart. However, there are no funds provided for the position in the
2010 Budget.
In your packet are the following documents:
1. City ordinance
2. Guidelines for officials and residents about the Home Occupation Permit process
3. An application for property owners seeking a permit to allow a business to be
conducted in their residential property
4. A spreadsheet of all properties who have been issued a permit since inception of
the ordinance requirement
5. A form used to update current permit holders.
I am not sure of next steps at this time. Current staff could undertake some steps to
determine current status of permit holders. In the past two years, we have only received
two permit requests. Not much additional staff time needed there. To undertake a full
review of the status of current permit holders would be difficult without a code
enforcement person. We could send a letter asking for current status and leave it at
that. If Council wants more, then we may want to try to include funding for the program
in the 2011 Budget.
Corcoran City Hall / 8200 County Road 116 / Corcoran, MN 55340
Office 763.420.2288 / Fax 763.420.6056
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Home Occupation Application Process
All of the following information must be submitted. Once the application has been submitted with the
appropriate fees, staff will review for completeness. Applications will be scheduled for public meetings
only if all required items are submitted. The applicant will be notified within 15 business days as to
whether or not the application is complete. Once the application is deemed complete, the 60-day
statutory review period will begin. The City may extend the review period an additional 60 days if
necessary to complete the review process.
1) A completed and signed Land Use Application Form.
2) A non-refundable fee and escrow deposit.
3) Proof of ownership or owner authorization to proceed with the request.
4) 3 sets (collated, stapled and folded) of plans, including a site plan.
5) The application should contain the following information:
a) A statement describing the proposed home occupation (Section 1030.100) and
responding to ALL of the following items:
i) A description of your home occupation, including the business name and business
start date.
ii) Does your home occupation generate any noise, odor or light? If so, please
explain.
iii) To the best of your knowledge, does your home occupation generate any
environmental concerns or issues?
iv) Where will the home occupation be located on site (house, accessory building,
etc.)? How much space (square footage) does your home occupation occupy?
v) What special equipment does your home occupation require?
vi) Do you have any outside storage for your home occupation? If so, please list the
materials/ equipment that are stored outside.
vii) Does your home occupation include inside storage of materials that would require
completion of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) sheet? If so, please provide a
copy.
viii) Does your home occupation generate deliveries other than normal residential
deliveries (i.e. U.S. Mail, UPS, etc.)? If so, please list the type and number of
deliveries per week, month or year.
ix) Does your home occupation generate more than 10 daily, non-residential trips to
and from the property? If so, please list the number of trips that are generated per
day.
x) Do you have customer visits on site? If so, please state the number of customer
visits your home occupation generates per week, month or year.
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xi) Does your home occupation require additional parking spaces for customers? If
so, please state the number of additional parking spaces your business requires.
xii) Do you have outside employees on site or reporting on site for assignments? If so,
please state the number of outside employees your home occupation utilizes and
the hire date for each employee.
xiii) Do you have signs displayed for your home occupation? If so, please list the
number, location and size of each sign displayed.
xiv) What special vehicles do you use for your home occupation? Please list the
number, type and size of each vehicle.
xv) Does your home occupation require any federal, state, county or local permits or
licenses? If so, please provide a copy.
xvi) any additional information requested by the Zoning Administrator
b) If the Home Occupation is defined as a Special Home Occupation (Section 1030.100,
Subd. 6), you must also submit the following for the Administrative Permit:
i) A copy of the approved site plan or certified survey of the property (see the
Certified Survey handout) (Section 1070.060, Subd. 4, B)
ii) A floor plan, including all floor levels and locations of electrical, mechanical and
gas metering equipment, and storage areas for trash and recyclable materials, as
identified by the Zoning Administrator. (Section 1070.060, Subd. 4, C)
iii) A copy of the current sales tax certificate, or any other information identified by the
Zoning Administrator as necessary to properly evaluate the request. (Section
1070.060, Subd. 4, D)
iv) Certification that all property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility
fees due upon the parcel of land to which the application relates have been paid.
(Section 1070.060, Subd. 7)
c) If the Home Occupation is defined as a Conditional Home Occupation (Section
1030.100, Subd. 7), you must also submit the following for the Interim Use Permit:
i) A copy of the approved site plan or certified survey of the property (see the
Certified Survey handout) (Section 1070.030, Subd. 2)
ii) A floor plan, including all floor levels and locations of electrical, mechanical and
gas metering equipment, and storage areas for trash and recyclable materials, as
identified by the Zoning Administrator. (Section 1070.030, Subd. 2)
iii) A copy of the current sales tax certificate, or any other information identified by the
Zoning Administrator as necessary to properly evaluate the request. (Section
1070.030, Subd. 2)
iv) Certification that all property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility
fees due upon the parcel of land to which the application relates have been paid.
(Section 1070.030, Subd. 2)
All home occupation approvals granted under City Code section 1030.100 shall be reviewed by the City
every 3 years from the date of issuance for a determination that the existing Home Occupation,
considered in light of the existing standards and criteria, still warrants the issuance of a license. The City
may revoke or modify a home occupation upon a finding that conditions have changed to warrant
revocation or modification of the license.
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This handout is intended to provide a summary of the submittal requirements. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to know the applicable land use regulations. Please see the Corcoran City Code for a
complete, detailed listing of requirements. The Home Occupation standards can be found in Section
1030.10 of the Zoning Ordinance. Administrative Permit procedural requirements can be found in
Section 1070.060 of the Zoning Ordinance. Interim Use Permit procedural requirements can be found in
Section 1070.030 of the Zoning Ordinance. If you have any questions about these requirements, please
contact City Hall to speak with the City Planner.
Agenda Item 11a.iii
CITY OF CORCORAN
8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax
E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
HOME OCCUPATION APPLICATION
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
The applicant is responsible for all information necessary to describe the Home Occupation and may
be required to submit additional information if needed.
1. Property Owner Information.
Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City/State/ Zip: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________
2. Applicant Information (if different then information given in question number 1).
Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City/State/ Zip: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________
3. Home Occupation Information.
Name: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________
Agenda Item 11a.iii
4. Please describe the type of home occupation that you have.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. When did you start operating your home occupation?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
6. Where do you operate your home occupation (house, accessory building, etc.)?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. How much space (square footage) does your home occupation occupy?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
8. What special equipment does your home occupation require?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
9. Do you have any outside storage for your home occupation? If so, please list the
materials/ equipment that are stored outside.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
10. Does your home occupation generate deliveries other than normal residential deliveries
(i.e. U.S. Mail, UPS, etc.)? If so, please list the type and number of deliveries per week,
month or year.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Agenda Item 11a.iii
11. Does your home occupation generate more than 10 daily, non-residential trips to and
from the property? If so, please list the number of trips that are generated per day.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
12. Do you have customer visits on site? If so, please state the number of customer visits
your home occupation generates per week, month or year.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
13. Does your home occupation require additional parking spaces for customers? If so,
please state the number of additional parking spaces your business requires.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
14. Do you have outside employees on site or reporting on site for assignments? If so,
please state the number of outside employees your home occupation utilizes and the
hire date for each employee.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
15. Do you have signs displayed for your home occupation? If so, please list the number,
location and size of each sign displayed.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
16. What special vehicles do you use for your home occupation? Please list the number,
type and size of each vehicle.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
17. Does your home occupation generate any noise, odor or light? If so, please explain.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Agenda Item 11a.iii
18. To the best of your knowledge, does your home occupation generate any environmental
concerns or issues?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
19. Please provide any additional information that you feel is relevant to your home
occupation application.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
I declare that to the best of my/ our knowledge the information contained on this application is
complete, true and correct.
Signature of Applicant(s): ________________________________ Date: __________
________________________________ Date: __________
REVISED 4/27/09
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Owner Address Name of Business Type of Business Category Issued Review Date
Hanson, Renae 9423 Cain Rd Renae Hanson LPA Accounting Allowed 10/24/2002 not needed
Duffney, Ernest 6225 Butterworth Ln Chiller Technology Service Commerical/Indust. HVAC Allowed 10/15/2002 not needed
Demott, Garret 9800 Garden Ln Qualification Targets Computer Allowed 10/24/2002 not needed
Everett, Tony/Ruth 8925 Bechtold Rd Everett Marketing Service Consult/Sales Rep/Service Parts
Stocking & Shipping
Allowed 11/8/2002 not needed
Berry, David 20625 Co Rd 30 David Berry Const. Inc.Contractor Allowed 3/29/2002 not needed
VanderArk, Kevin/Jodi 6504 Valley View Rd KVA Engineering Inc.Engineering & Industrial Sales Allowed 3/29/2002 not needed
Hegi, Greg 6605 Co Rd 19 N/A Home Inspector Allowed 10/24/2002 not needed
Hay, Barry 7800 Maple Hill Rd, #D-45 Maple Hill Estates Manufactured Home Community Allowed 3/29/2002 not needed
Heil, Eric 10730 Triden Ridge Cir.Ridgestone Homes PT. Contractor Allowed 2/19/2003 not needed
Anderson, Lawrence 6500 Elm St Anderson-Buckeye Builders, Inc.Residential remodeling Allowed 3/29/2002 not needed
Evjen, Jeff 9610 Co.Rd. 116 Magnum Sales Sales Allowed 7/12/2004 not needed
Maack, Jon 9916 Lily Pond Lane Candy Bouquet Sales Allowed 6/7/2005 not needed
Minks, Lyndon 6925 Old Settlers Rd Preferred Title Title Home Base Allowed 10/24/2002 not needed
Lymangood, Karen 8105 Co Rd 116 Trees for Le$$Tree & Flower Farm Allowed 3/29/2002 not needed
Roos, Russell 10625 Co Rd 116 R.H. Roos Construction Underground boring Allowed 3/29/2002 not needed
Smith, Bruce 10410 Cain Rd Black Bear Sealcoating Asphalt Repair Conditional 8/18/2003 Aug. 06
Lithgow, Thomas 10025 Co Rd 116 N/A Auto Repair Conditional 8/8/2002 Aug. 05
Patnode, Michael 22610 Co Rd 50 Mike's Fix It Auto Repair Conditional 3/21/2003 Mar. 06
Etzel, Lawrence/Kathleen 6519 Hunter Ln Kathy's Beauty Salon Beauty Salon Conditional 2/27/2003 Feb. 06
Savoie, Terry 21801 Homstead Trail Redi Bilt Sheds building sheds Conditional denied 1/12/06
Peppe, Vic 22840 Strehler Rd Peppe Enterprises, Inc.Bury Service Wire Conditional 9/12/2002 Sept. 05
Hans, Jon 19543 Country Cir E Hans Custom Laminates Cabinet Installer Conditional Denied 3/13/2003
not needed
Gunderson, Greg 6300 Horseshoe Bend Imperial Auto Repair car repair and general repair Conditional 9/23/2004 Sept. 07
Adelman, Dean 20080 Dassel Ln Dean's Plumbing Construction Conditional 10/16/2003 moved to Rogers
Scherber, Rob 22010 Co Rd 10 N/A Contractor Conditional 7/24/2003 Jul. 06
Bina, Ken 6890 Co Rd 19 Binaco Distributing Dist. Of Body Shop Equip.Conditional moved not needed
Clipperton, Jeff & Maureen 10800 Trail Haven Rd.N/A dog boarding Conditional 4/14/2005 Mar. 08
Nichols, Jim 6351 County RD. 101 Erosion Control Conditional 9/27/2007
Danelke, LeRoy 21701 Co Rd 30 Danelke Excavating Excavating Conditional Hold-Retire
Havel, Dennis/Judy 10415 Cain Rd Havel Excavating Excavating Conditional 12/11/2003 Dec. 06
Bormes, David 19512 Country Cir. E American Eagle Exteriors, Inc.Ext. Siding & Windows Conditional 7/24/2003 Jul. 06
Reiersen, Randy 22314 Rush Creek Dr.Name Puzzels & Toys Hand crafting children puzzle Conditional 6/19/2004 Jun. 07
Nygren-Olson, Pamela 6517 Hunter Rd Dynamic Comm/ASL Interpreting Interpreting Referral Conditional 10/10/2002 Oct. 05
Kippley, John 23565 Julie Ann Dr Envirodesign Inc.Landscaping Conditional 5/27/2005
Dorweiler, Chuck 23260 Co Rd 10 Complete Lawn Salon lawn care Conditional 10/10/2002 Oct. 05
Isaacson, Jon 10515 Co Rd 116 Isaacson Lawn Care Lawn Care Conditional 8/8/2002 Aug. 05
Feltl, Donald/Kristin 7885 Kalk Rd T & D Landscaping Lawn mowing, landscaping,
snow removal
Conditional Denied 12/12/02
Issued 9/23/03 Sept. 06
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Gall, Brian 21725 Co. Rd. 10 Finish Line Design Motorcucle Painting Conditional 8/21/2004 Aug. 07
Waag, Rollie/Cami 10409 Hwy 101 N 101 Farms, LLC Outdoor Camper Storage Conditional 9/12/2002 Sept. 05
McGee, Tim/Mavis 6951 Co Rd 101 N/A Plastic Injection Molds Conditional 12/10/2002 Dec. 05
Spiczka, Tom 9103 Cain Road Vino Sisters selling mercnandise Conditional 1/13/2005 Jan. 08
Patnode, Carel 22805 Co Rd 50 Patnode Brothers & Trucking Septic Systems & Trucking Conditional 10/10/2002 Oct. 05
Schalo, John 19839 Jackie Lane N/A Small engine service Conditional 6/23/2005
Morris, Rand 10690 Trail Haven Rd Sno-Go Company, Inc.Snow Removal Conditional 9/16/2003 Sept. 06
Maeyaert, Jon 22633 Co Rd 10 Sunshine Sprinkler Systems Sprinkler System Installation Conditional 5/8/2003 May. 06
Thyr, Greg 20909 Co Rd 117 GT Sprinkler Co
Sprinkler Systems &
Landscaping Conditional 10/10/2002 Oct. 05
Gardner, Tom 22703 Co Rd 50 N/A storage of excavating epuip.Conditional 8/11/2005 Aug.08
Saccoman, Steven 6435 Trail Ln All Clean Sweep Street Sweeping Conditional not allowed / moved not needed
Hastings, Don & Sue 9530 Co Rd 116 N/A Trucking Conditional 8/8/2002 Aug. 05
Wickham, Gerald 19600 Schutte Rd Jake's Repair Welding Repair Conditional 12/11/2003 Dec. 06
Olson, Rocco 19700 Jackie Ln N/A Auto Detailing Special 12/27/2002 not needed
Jones, Timothy/Jean 9507 Fox Valley Dr Country Curl Beauty Salon Beauty Salon Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Krueger, Darrell/Patricia 9945 Sundance Rd Patricia Krueger's Nail/Hair Design Beauty Salon Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Thompson, Floyd/Raye/Glenda22635 Co Rd 10 Woodland Salon & Retreat Beauty SalonClosed 12/31/08 Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Faue, Randy 8900 Trail Haven Rd Faue Concrete Const. Concrete Construction Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Speltt, Ron 7620 Kalk Rd Skyline Design Inc.Construction Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Stodola, Tom 21101 Oakdale Drive N/A Construction Special 5/15/2003 not needed
Waterworth, Ivan 6345 Butterworth Ln N/A Construction Special 12/6/2002 not needed
Wille, James 6805 Rolling Hills Rd Wille Enterprise Construction Special 12/18/2002 not needed
Reger, Michael 19603 Jackie Ln R&R Steel Erectors Construction/home base Special 12/6/2002 not needed
Lindner, Arlon/Shirlee 19508 Country Cir E Success Dog Training Dog Training Special 12/10/2002 not needed
Vashro, Paul 9435 Co Rd 116 Corporate Flag Co Flag maker Special 12/10/2002 not needed
Beugen, Kristi 10200 Co Rd 116 N/A Hair Styling Special 3/5/2003 not needed
Patnode, Troy 10590 Robert Lane N/A labor for siding Special 5/11/2006 not needed
Monahan, Marc 23217 Larsen Rd 3M Lawn Care Lawn Care Special 12/10/2002 not needed
Benning, Dennis 19517 Jackie Ln D & M Tool & Die Machine Shop Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Carlson, Keith/Linda 9706 Lily Pond Dr Windshield Specialists, Inc.Mobile Auto Glass Repair Special 11/4/2002 not needed
Franzen, Gregory 23020 Strehler Rd Suburban Small Engine Mobile Off Site Service Special 12/18/2002 not needed
Picha, Thomas 22075 Oakdale Drive Wood Crafters Residential remodeling Special 6/7/2004 not needed
Gustafson, Chester 21320 Co Rd 10 N/A sale of oil Special 4/15/04 not needed
Dvoracek, Michael/Candace 22400 State Hwy 55 N/A Sewing Special 10/31/2002 not needed
Beck, Gary 19509 Jackie Ln Gary Beck Sheet Metal Fabr Sheet Metal Fabr.Special 10/26/2002 not needed
Lynch, Grace 20504 Horseshoe Trail Lynch's Snowplowing/Excavation Snow Plowing & Landscaping Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Johnson, Gerald/Joann 19275 Mystique Dr N/A Tax preparation/p Special 10/28/2002 not needed
Slater III, Forest 22331 Co Rd 50 Tree by Forest Tree service Special 12/10/2002 not needed
Hawes, Curtis 10600 Trail Haven Rd.Hawes trucking Trucking Special 6/22/2004 not needed
Lemmage, Amanda 23651 Strehler rd.Beauty Salon Admin Permit 6/9/2009 06/09/12
Koppi John 10095 Trail Haven Rd N/A Assemble firearms Allowed 10/9/2009 see ltr. addr file
Agenda Item 11.a.v.
May 7, 2010
RE: HOME OCCUPATION REVIEW
Dear ,
The City of Corcoran is reviewing your home occupation license. A review is required
every three years as one of your conditions. Please take time to look at the copy of your
license (Resolution) that is enclosed, and reply yes or no within 10 days to any changes
of Findings or Conditions in the license.
Are there any changes to Findings thru ?
□ No □ Yes (Identify letter)
If yes please explain:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________
Are there any changes to the Conditions thru ?
□ No □ Yes (Identify number)
If yes please explain:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________
Please use the enclosed self addressed envelope with your reply.
Any further questions or concerns please contact Steve Reger at 763-420-2288
extension 18.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Donahue
City Administrator
Agenda Memo – May 13, 2010
Page 1
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Dan Donahue, City Administrator
Regarding: Administrator Notes
4. Open Forum.
5. Presentations.
6. Planning and Zoning.
7. Engineering.
a. Hwy 55 Funds. See report from Wenck.
b. Municipal State Aid. See report from Wenck.
c. Storm Water. See report from W enck.
d. TIF Update. See report from Wenck.
e. CSAH 116 Resolution. In your packet is a proposed resolution that asks
Hennepin County to re-study the traffic safety measures to determine if they
should be updated. This request by Corcoran is mirrored by the City of Medina
that is also asking the county for this study. The request comes at the heels of
a recent traffic accident at Hackamore and CSAH 116. I discussed the county
road issues with Hennepin County Public Works director Jim Grube this past
week. I informed Mr. Grube of the city’s desire to restudy the traffic needs along
the county road and to factor in recent changes to other traffic routes that are
impacting CSAH 116 (i.e. recent signal installation at Hackamore and CSAH
101). His office will begin an initial review and will await our letter and
resolution. At the council meeting, the city engineer will present information on
past efforts to improve CSAH 116. The PD will have a short presentation on the
most recent incident at Hackamore and CSAH 116. In addition, I will be
meeting with the Medina City Administrator Adams later this week to discuss
their efforts on this issue. I can provide a verbal report on this meeting to the
council.
f. Rush Creek Update. See memo from Wenck.
g. Centerpoint Energy gas line permit. See RFA from Wenck.
8. Consent
a. Minutes of 4-22
b. Minutes of Board of Review 4-22
c. Temporary Liquor Licenses. This is the annual requests from the Hamel Rodeo
and St. Thomas Church for their annual events during the summer. No changes
from past requests.
9. Staff Reports.
Agenda Memo – May 13, 2010
Page 2
a. Rockford School District. I was invited to a meeting with the Rockford School
District Superintendent. Present were the administrators from Rockford,
Corcoran, and Greenfield. Purpose was to explore ways the cities in the school
district can coordinate better with the school. I have provided the minutes from
that meeting in your packet. There will be a meeting of all cities on August 9th.
Invited will be council members and administrators. The Superintendent Mike
Smith is retiring next month and the new superintendent should be in place.
Purpose of meeting is the meet and discuss mutual issues and concerns.
b. Safe and Sober. Cpl Hamilton’s presentation
c. 1000 Friends/DNR Grants. See my report.
d. Outside Storage complaint. At the last council meeting, a resident asked the
council to review the Home Occupation Permit given to the resident at 6300
Horseshoe Bend in 2004 as they believe the conditions laid out in the permit
are not being met. I investigated, took pictures, and sent the resident a friendly
letter asking him to comply. I will revisit just before the council meeting to see if
compliance was achieved.
e. Fire Arms Safety Program. See Cpl. Hamilton’s Report.
f. Emergency Mgmt. See Cpl. Hamilton’s Report.
g. Building Code Consulting. At the last council meeting, the council asked staff to
look into the possibility of retaining a person with extensive Building Code
experience who could advise the city on how to proceed regarding changes to
Corcoran’s Building Code fees. The possibilty was raised by staff that a retired
official from a metropolitan city might be available. I cannot report to you at this
time the progress on this matter. I will have more information that I can present
to you on the 13th.
10. Unfinished Business.
a. Short Term Objectives for PW Facility. See my report.
b. Long Term Objectives for PW Facility. See my report.
c. Review of Safety Issues at Current PW Facility. Questions were raised about
what the actual “safety” issues are at the PW facility that were mentioned in the
report the council reviewed on 4-22. I have provided two documents in your
packet that will provide some of this information. They are from a 2008 survey
of PW by the Safety/Training consultant that toured the building. The other
report is an assessment of fire issues from the Building Official. I was not at the
city at the time of these reports. Pat Meister will talk at the council meeting
about these safety issues and the work to date to remediate some of the
findings. Much has been done to make the fixes but they are mostly bandaid at
best.
11. New Business
a. Home Occupancy Permit Process. See my report.
Agenda Memo – May 13, 2010
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12. Claims.
13. Unscheduled and Other Items
14. Council Calendar
Planning 2/04/10 3/04/10 4/01/10 5/06/10 6/03/10
Guenthner Hudok Gmach Thomas Milbrandt
Minutes of Meeting *
Parks & Trails 2/16/10 3/16/10 04/20/10 5/18/10 6/15/10
Hudok Gmach Thomas Milbrandt Guenthner
Minutes of Meeting *
Other
4. Upcoming Council Meetings.