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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 23, 2023
To: City Council
From: Jessica Beise, City Administrator
Re: 2023 Goal Setting
____________________________________________________________________
In January of 2022, the City outlined goals for 2022 and staff has been working towards
completing the action steps related to those goals. While a lot of progress was made,
not all action steps were able to be completed.
To assist with our strategic planning process for 2023, I’ve included information on 2022
goals, progress on goals, and the priorities for the Planning and Parks and Trails
Commissions.
Staff anticipates that we will no go longer than 4.5-5 hours for the session.
Attachments:
1. 2022 Goal Setting Report
2. 2022 Action Steps Progress
3. 2023 Planning Commission Priorities
4. 2023 Parks and Trails Commission Priorities
5. 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report
6. 2023 Planning Staff Priorities
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 23, 2023
To: City Council
From: Jessica Beise, City Administrator
Re: 2023 Goal Setting
____________________________________________________________________
In January of 2022, the City outlined goals for 2022 and staff has been working towards
completing the action steps related to those goals. While a lot of progress was made,
not all action steps were able to be completed.
To assist with our strategic planning process for 2023, I’ve included information on 2022
goals, progress on goals, and the priorities for the Planning and Parks and Trails
Commissions.
Staff anticipates that we will no go longer than 4.5-5 hours for the session.
Attachments:
1.2022 Strategic Plan Report
2.2022 City of Corcoran Core Strategies, Short-Term Goals, and Measurables
3.2023 Planning Commission Priorities
4.2023 Parks and Trails Commission Priorities
Corcoran Strategic Plan
Vision and Long-Term Core Strategies
Mission and Values
Short-Term Goals
On January 19, 2022, the Corcoran City Council and Staff Leadership Team convened its
annual Goal Setting and Strategic Planning session to review progress on previous goals
and establish new targets for the organization in 2022. The process built upon the strategic
planning foundations established in 2020 and 2021 and focused primarily on examining
the present status of the City and organization to develop a workplan for Council and staff
consistent with the Vision and Long-Term Core Strategies. The participants engaged in
discussion around a series of questions to examine the areas of strength and weakness,
along with potential impacts and opportunities on the horizon. This report will reaffirm the
Vision, Long-Term Core Strategies, Mission and Values established in previous strategic
planning processes and recap the goals as outlined for 2022.
Attendees
Tom McKee, Mayor
Jeremy Nichols, City Council
Jonathan Bottema, City Council
Alan Schultz, City Council
Dean Vehrenkamp, City Council
Jessica Beise, Interim City Administrator/Administrative Services Director
Matt Gottschalk, Director of Public Safety
Kevin Mattson, Public Works Director
Phil Kern, Facilitator
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Vision Statement
The City of Corcoran will become a vibrant connected community focused around preserving
its natural character and agricultural roots.
The vision statement serves as a long-term organizational directive. Its purpose is to
establish an organizational philosophy that is served by a series of core strategies which
collectively contribute to the accomplishment of the vision statement.
Core Strategies
The core strategies provide an outline of the top organizational priorities. Above all, these
statements highlight the key priorities of the City’s Leadership Team and provide a basis for
decision-making, including both big picture policy, funding, and program decisions as well
as day-to-day staff actions.
The process for establishing the core strategies did yield discussion items that should be
revisited by the Council prior to final adoption. The recommendation below represents an
attempt to codify the general discussion of the worksession, however, some individual
proposals are not entirely reflected. Ultimately, the process of establishing core strategies
requires consensus building amongst the members and the outline below is an attempt at
compromise within those interests.
The five strategies speak to core statements of philosophy - first and foremost that the
identity of the community is important. In terms of government actions, the focus is
established around the core of safety, amenities, and excellence in providing core services.
Additionally, the City will approach development to be responsive to business needs and
seek high quality, market-driven growth.
Core Strategy #1: Enhancing Corcoran’s sense of place and identity
a.Engage residents through proactive outreach and communication
b.Provide and/or support high quality community events for community gathering
c.Identify and develop a place where people identify with Corcoran
Core Strategy #2: Provide diverse community amenities and recreational opportunities
a.Plan for and provide multi-seasonal and multi-use trail and park systems
b.Provide high quality parks that are unique, innovative, and accessible
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Core Strategy #3: Maintain excellence in safety and security for our community
a.Promote public safety engagement with the community
b.Maintain position as one of the safest cities in MN
Core Strategy #4: Ensure high quality, market-driven growth
a.Be innovative in molding market forces and organic growth into community
b.Protect natural character, environmental features, and agricultural roots
c.Preserve our distinguishing features through market-driven development
d.Be responsive to the needs of businesses, both current and prospective
Core Strategy #5: Provide high quality, innovative municipal services
a.Maintain fiscal stability and affordability
b.Perform exceptionally within the structure of limited government services
c.Excel at managing change
Mission and Values
Mission Statement:
The City of Corcoran will provide high quality public services in a cost effective, responsible,
collaborative, and professional manner in order to create a preferred environment to live,
work, play, and conduct business
The mission statement is the first part of the organizational statement that addresses the
manner in which the City will conduct its business. The process of working towards the
vision and core strategies is important work and it is the mission that outlines how the City
will perform its operations. It is a commitment to the community and statement of clarity
for staff regarding the method in which the organization seeks to act. By conducting its
business consistent with its mission and focusing on its core strategies, the City will move
toward accomplishing the vision it has established.
Values Statements:
The following values are fundamental to the City of Corcoran’s success and the fulfillment
of our mission:
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Honesty, Ethics, Integrity
We believe that honesty, ethics, and integrity are the foundation blocks of public trust and
confidence.
Community Pride and Partnership
We believe in creating a strong sense of community through partnerships with civic
organizations, school districts, and local businesses.
Efficient and Effective Service Delivery
We believe providing services to residents and businesses in an efficient and effective
manner makes government easier to work with and creates a business-friendly
environment.
Community Safety
We will protect the community by maintaining or improving safety through police and fire
protection by investing and maintaining the infrastructure of the City.
Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that the prudent stewardship and opportunistic investment of public funds is
essential for confidence in government and to position the City for future success.
Adaptable and Proactive Leadership
We believe that an open, honest, and proactive community is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry. Processes and decision-making should be adaptable and proactive
when dealing with citizens.
Responsible Decision Making
We believe it is the responsibility of the City to address difficult issues now in order to avoid
larger, more difficult issues in the future.
Short-Term Goals
Following the community and organizational assessment, the Council and Leadership Team
developed a list of 20 potential short-term goals. Participants were offered the opportunity
to present draft goals that addressed any of the following objectives - previous goals that
had yet to be fully accomplished, goals to address weaknesses, opportunities, or potential
impacts discussed during the assessment process, or other goals that individual members
viewed to be important for the City. The process encouraged the brainstorming of SMART
goals - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (1-3 years) - and
objectives that would support the core strategies and vision.
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Following the brainstorming process, a prioritization process was used to develop the
following list of high priority and priority goals. Participants were given the ability to choose
a limited number of brainstormed goals as their top priorities. As each participant’s choices
were collected, the draft goals were bunched into three categories. The categories and
prioritization followed these guidelines:
●High Priority Goals - goals that were identified by a majority of the Council as top
priority and also received support from City Staff.
●Priority Goals - goals that fell short of a Council majority but were identified as a top
priority by at least one member of the Council and multiple members participating
in the session.
●Other Brainstormed Goals - goals that were nominated by a participant but did not
achieve one of the other two designations.
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2022 Short-Term Goals
High Priority
1.Facility/land planning program for a long-term development of infrastructure and
amenities, including parks, community center, facilities, and wetland bank potential
2.Complete review of specific sections of the City Zoning Code, including but not
limited to the following:
a.a review of the PUD process to simply and better align to Comp Plan goals
b.Consider setback requirements in residential subdivisions
c.review/modify buffer zones between neighboring zones, public areas and/or
developments
d.finding ways to incentive natural resource preservation or enhancements
e.Consider credits for tree plantings, encouraging more mature trees
f.Development densities in non-MUSA areas
g.shared/private driveways
h.zoning restrictions regarding ecologically significant natural areas
i.smaller developments (less than 20 acres), storage buildings
j.Public notice policy
3.Review options for infrastructure revenue increases, including stormwater utility
fund
4.Park Dedication/Park needs review and updates, including mapping of park
property and potential Three Rivers collaborations
5.Develop a long-term financial model, including future revenue forecasts,
comprehensive infrastructure financial planning, and long-term tax rate trend
analysis
6.Review code enforcement policy and impacts on staffing/budget
7.Consider current methods of communication and public involvement, including the
website and newsletter, to share codes, requirements, and City information and
explore/implement preferred alternatives
Priority
1.Review and consider compensation policies, including union/non-union adjustments
2.Facilitate expansion of broadband coverage in the City
3.Encourage the Planning Commission to explore long-term issues, joint work session
with Commission to set goals
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4.Further develop and implement water improvement plan, consider future
compatible/complementary uses of excess land and water tower logo and facility
lease plan
5.Consider applicants, hire, and onboard City Administrator
6.Development of an economic development marketing and business development
plan
Other Brainstormed Goals
1.Hold developers accountable to making neighborhoods unique to the area
2.Explore and consider jurisdictional County boundary change
3.Promote and encourage existing business, consider flexibility for property
improvements
4.Development and implement a maintenance and use plan for trails
5.Working with the City of Medina to complete Hackamore
6.Increase percentage of meeting time/agenda on citizen-related topics compared to
development. Increase focus on non-time sensitive community issues that are not
development-driven
7.Discuss and change meeting structure/format to make meetings more efficient
Next Steps
The next step in the goal setting process is to work within each of these short-term goals to
develop action plans and the establishment of benchmarks to measure progress. One of
the discussion items during the workshop involved the identification of measurables, or
benchmarks, to effectively evaluate the City’s accomplishment of each goal. Developing
measurable outcomes for each goal will also help in the development of action plans to
reach the desired outcome. The goals should then be revisited from time-to-time as an
accountability measure for both the Council and staff.
Additionally, finding ways to integrate the goals into the organizational processes also
helps to develop success. Building on the methods in which Corcoran has been successful
in the past is recommended, along with exploring new methods of keeping the goals on the
forefront of the leadership team’s efforts. It was a pleasure to assist the City of Corcoran in
this process and I wish you well in the coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Phil Kern, Facilitator
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2022 City of Corcoran Core Strategies, Short-Term Goals, and Measurables
Core Strategy
Enhancing Corcoran’s sense of place and identity.
Strategic Objectives
1.Engage residents through proactive outreach and
communication.
2.Provide and/or support high quality community events for
community gathering.
3.Identify and develop a place where people identify with
Corcoran.
Short-Term Goals
1.Consider current methods of communication and public
involvement, including the website and newsletter, to
share codes, requirements, and City information and
explore/implement preferred alternatives
Measurables
1.Review options for an online ordinance software that
allows users to view the City Code more efficiently. Staff
has contacted two vendors.
2.Review the City’s information related to requirements for
permits/land use applications and make updates to the
City’s website. Staff has implemented online permitting
processes.
3.Hire the Human Resources/Communications Assistant
position. Council authorized the hire of a Communications
Assistant.
Core Strategy
Provide diverse community amenities and recreational opportunities.
Strategic Objectives
1.Plan for and provide multi-seasonal and multi-use trail and
park systems.
2.Provide high quality parks that are unique, innovative, and
accessible.
Short-Term Goals
1.Facility/land planning program for a long-term
development of infrastructure and amenities, including
parks, community center, facilities, and wetland bank
potential
2.Park Dedication/Park needs review and updates, including
mapping of park property and potential Three Rivers
collaborations
Measurables
1.Inventory all City owned properties. Action on this item will
take place in 2023.
2.Create a facilities subcommittee and create a work plan to
understand the City’s need for facilities. The subcommittee
has meet twice and staff is working on site options.
3.Adopt the plan for phase 1 City Park improvement project.
The Parks and Trails Commission reviewed survey data;
staff is working with Stantec to make necessary plan
changes to bring forward 70% design and final design in
2023.
4.Inventory the City’s trails. Action on this item will take
place in 2023.
Core Strategy
Maintain excellence in safety and security for our community.
Strategic Objectives
1.Promote public safety engagement with the community.
2.Maintain position as one of the safest cities in Minnesota.
Short-Term Goals
1.Review code enforcement policy and impacts on
staffing/budget.
Measurables
1.Schedule a work session to discuss code enforcement
policy and create priorities. Held a work session to discuss
code enforcement priorities.
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2.Take code enforcement actions based on the updated
priority list. Enacted a code enforcement program based
on the feedback.
Core Strategy
Ensure high quality, market driven growth.
Strategic Objectives
1.Be innovative in molding market forces and organic growth
into the community.
2.Protect natural character, environmental features, and
agricultural roots.
3.Preserve our distinguishing features through market driven
development.
4.Be responsive to the needs of businesses, both current
and prospective.
Short-Term Goals
1.Complete review of specific sections of the City Zoning
Code, including but not limited to the following:
▪a review of the PUD process to simply and better
align to Comp Plan goals
▪Consider setback requirements in residential
subdivisions
▪review/modify buffer zones between neighboring
zones, public areas and/or developments
▪finding ways to incentive natural resource
preservation or enhancements
▪Consider credits for tree plantings, encouraging
more mature trees
▪Development densities in non-MUSA areas
▪shared/private driveways
▪zoning restrictions regarding ecologically significant
natural areas
▪smaller developments (less than 20 acres), storage
buildings
▪Public notice policy
Measurables
1.Approve ordinance update work plan, begin review. Held
work sessions to better understand the work plan and
provided direction to staff on the remaining 2022 priorities
at the 7/14 meeting.
Core Strategy
Provide high quality, innovative municipal services.
Strategic Objectives
1.Maintain fiscal stability and affordability.
2.Perform exceptionally within the structure of limited
government services.
3.Excel at managing change.
Short-Term Goals
1.Develop a long-term financial model, including future
revenue forecasts, comprehensive infrastructure financial
planning, and long-term tax rate trend analysis.
2.Review options for infrastructure revenue increases,
including stormwater utility fund.
Measurables
1.Update the Five-Year Financial Management Plan with
expanded commercial and industrial growth. Staff has met
with the City’s Financial Planner and presented a draft in
Fall 2022.
2.Inventory the City’s streets, identifying maintenance needs
and approximate costs for future repair and replacement.
Action on this item will take place in 2023.
3.Implement a stormwater area charge.
A feasibility study was commissioned; a work session to
refine the information was held and this fee is anticipated
for adoption in 2023.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: December 1, 2022
To: Planning Commission
From: Natalie Davis McKeown, Planner
Re: Planning Commission 2023 Priority Setting
____________________________________________________________________
At the November 3rd meeting, staff and the Planning Commission discussed potential
priorities for 2023. As promised, enclosed is a draft annual report for work completed in
2022 with the discussed priorities for 2023 to forward to the City Council in January (the
exact date is to be determined). Staff asks the Commission to review the report. If
commissioners would like to make any changes to the draft, please provide feedback to
staff at the meeting on December 1, 2022. Please feel free to reach out to me if you
have any questions.
Attachments:
1.Draft 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report and 2023 Priorities
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CITY OF CORCORAN
8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763.420.2288 – Office
E-mail - general@corcoranmn.gov / Web Site - www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 12, 2023
To: City Council
From: Planning Commission
Re: Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Priorities
______________________________________________________________________
As requested by the City Council, the Planning Commission is to update the Council on
activities of the previous year and propose priorities for 2023.
2022 Summary:
The Planning Commission held 10 regular meetings, 1 special work session for training,
and numerous public hearings. The following is a compilation of the land use applications
reviewed in 2022:
•Reviewed a Final Planned Unit Development Plan for Tavera 3rd Addition.
•Reviewed a Final Planned Unit Development Plan for Bellwether 7th Addition.
•Reviewed a landscaping variance for St. Therese.
•Reviewed a Final Planned Unit Development Plan for Cook Lake Highlands.
•Reviewed a Site Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Administrative Permit for the Corcoran
II Substation.
•Reviewed a Site Plan and Interim Use Permit for Westside Wholesale Tire.
•Reviewed Final Planned Unit Developments for Amberly 2nd Addition, Bellwether 8th
Addition, and Bellwether 9th Addition.
•Reviewed Final Planned Unit Development for Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition.
•Reviewed Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development
for Walcott Glen.
•Reviewed Preliminary Plat and Variance for Kariniemi Meadows.
•Reviewed a Conditional Use Permit and Variance for the Ditzer Garage.
•Reviewed a Preliminary Plat and Variance for the Zewde Subdivision “FIRA”.
•Reviewed an Interim Use Permit for the Sease Accessory Dwelling Unit.
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• Reviewed a Conditional Use Permit for the Brown Riding Arena.
• Reviewed a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for Pro-Tech.
• Reviewed a Site Plan and Variances for the City’s Water Treatment Plant.
• Reviewed a Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development
for the Corcoran Farms Business Park proposal.
• Reviewed the Slabaugh Variance request.
• Reviewed a Conditional Use Permit for the Tharp Accessory Structure.
• Reviewed a Site Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Variance for the City’s Water Tower
site.
• Reviewed a Conditional Use Permit for the Vollrath Ag Shop.
• Reviewed a Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development
plan for the Pioneer Trail Industrial Park.
• Reviewed proposed Ordinance Amendments for MS4; an urban conservation
subdivision; ground mounted solar; the review process for Planned Unit
Developments; the Northeast District Plan and Design Guidelines; lot width, fences,
and walls; Accessory Dwelling Units; and park dedication fees.
Totals:
Preliminary Plats: 7
Preliminary Planned Unit Developments Plans: 3
Final Planned Unit Development Plans: 5
Site Plans: 5
Variances: 8
Subdivision or Zoning Ordinance Amendments: 9
Interim Use Permits: 2
Conditional Use Permits: 5
Rezoning: 3
2023 Priorities
In addition to the Commission role to review land use application, the Planning
Commission proposes the following priorities for 2023:
• Review the Accessory Dwelling Unit standards and make amendments based on
how applications have been approved (Sease).
• Review the Nonconformities Section of the Zoning Ordinance to allow more
administrative approvals of residential expansions in certain situations (Slabaugh).
• Review the requirements for traditional and non-traditional farm animals within
Chapter 82 under General Regulations.
• Receive training to better understand the role of Homeowner Associations and their
ability to place more restrictions on property than the City.
The Planning Commission appreciates the support of the City Council and requests
feedback on its proposed priorities for 2023.
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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
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 23, 2023
To: City Council
From: Planning Commission
Re: Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Priorities
______________________________________________________________________
As requested by the City Council, the Planning Commission is to update the Council on
activities of the previous year and propose priorities for 2023.
2022 Summary:
The Planning Commission held 10 regular meetings, 1 special work session for training,
and numerous public hearings. The following is a compilation of the land use applications
reviewed in 2022:
•Final Planned Unit Development Plan for Tavera 3rd Addition.
•Final Planned Unit Development Plan for Bellwether 7th Addition.
• Landscaping variance for St. Therese.
•Final Planned Unit Development Plan for Cook Lake Highlands.
•Site Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Administrative Permit for the Corcoran II Substation.
•Site Plan and Interim Use Permit for Westside Wholesale Tire.
•Final Planned Unit Developments for Amberly 2nd Addition, Bellwether 8th Addition,
and Bellwether 9th Addition.
•Final Planned Unit Development for Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition.
•Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Walcott
Glen.
•Preliminary Plat and Variance for Kariniemi Meadows.
• Conditional Use Permit and Variance for the Ditzer Garage.
• Preliminary Plat and Variance for the Zewde Subdivision “FIRA”.
•Interim Use Permit for the Sease Accessory Dwelling Unit.
•Conditional Use Permit for the Brown Riding Arena.
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Totals:
Preliminary Plats: 7
Preliminary Planned Unit Developments Plans: 3
Final Planned Unit Development Plans: 5
Site Plans: 5
Variances: 8
Subdivision or Zoning Ordinance Amendments: 9
Interim Use Permits: 2
Conditional Use Permits: 5
Rezoning: 3
2023 Priorities
In addition to the Commission’s role to review land use applications, the Planning
Commission proposes the following priorities for 2023:
•Review the Nonconformities Section of the Zoning Ordinance to allow more
administrative approvals of residential expansions in certain situations (Slabaugh).
•Review the requirements for traditional and non-traditional farm animals within
Chapter 82 under General Regulations.
•Receive training to better understand the role of Homeowner Associations and their
ability to place more restrictions on property than the City.
The Planning Commission appreciates the support of the City Council and requests
feedback on its proposed priorities for 2023.
•Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for Pro-Tech.
• Site Plan and Variances for the City’s Water Treatment Plant.
•Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development for the
Corcoran Farms Business Park proposal.
•Slabaugh Variance request.
• Conditional Use Permit for the Tharp Accessory Structure.
•Site Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Variance for the City’s Water Tower site.
• Conditional Use Permit for the Vollrath Ag Shop.
•Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development plan for the
Pioneer Trail Industrial Park.
•Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Amendments for MS4; an urban conservation
subdivision; ground mounted solar; the review process for Planned Unit
Developments; the Northeast District Plan and Design Guidelines; lot width, fences,
and walls; Accessory Dwelling Units; and park dedication fees.
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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
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 23, 2023
To: Jessica Beise, City Council
From: Natalie Davis McKeown, Kendra Lindahl
Re: Planning Staff 2023 Priorities
______________________________________________________________________
This is an update to staff’s ordinance update priority list shared with the City Council in
recent years. The updates are focused on short-term priorities in the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan implementation chapter and notes staff has compiled within the City Code.
The following is a list of staff-identified priorities that were completed in 2022:
1.MS4 Ordinance Updates
2.Northeast District Plan and Design Guidelines update and subsequent amendments
3.Clarification of ground mounted solar and accessory structure limits in Section
1060.110, Table 1 with the Lohn application.
4. Updated the review process for Planned Unit Developments.
5.Updated the definition of lot width and how to apply to cul-de-sacs.
6.Updated 1060.080 to prohibit fences in the front yard drainage and utility (D&U)
easements.
7.Added clarifying language that easements must remain free of retaining walls and
fences unless approved by the City.
8.Reviewed the definition of front yards and front lot lines.
9.Created standards for retaining walls in public right-of-way (ROW).
10. Updated the standards for Accessory Dwelling Units with the George Gmach
application.
11. Updated park dedication amounts in the Subdivision Ordinance.
The following is a list of ordinance and amendments that planning staff is currently
processing:
1.Rental Dwelling Ordinance with a Property Maintenance Code.
2.Creation of required buffer yards.
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3. Creating standards for Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts.
The following is the ongoing list of other updates staff has identified:
1. Zoning Ordinance Edits (minor clean up items which can be incorporated with other
updates)
a. “Building Line” definition - needs to be consistent with other definitions.
b. Wetland and Topo Waiver process – clarify.
c. Clarify front yard setback is measured from ROW easement or ROW.
d. Revise “Daycare Facility” definition.
e. Revise “Structure” definition - fences allowed up to 7 feet.
f. Correct 10:00 p.m. typo in 1040.030, Subd. 4(E).
g. Correct spacing/formatting throughout.
h. Update definition of “Major Roadways”.
i. Check and correct font in 1070.040, Subd. 2(B) if needed.
j. Capitalize “Waiver” in Section 82.04, Subd. 5(B).
k. Delete 1040.110, Subd. 2(S) (duplicate of U).
l. Correct “Senior” typo in 1040.130, Subd. 4(K).
m. Reword 1060.050, Subd. 1(C)1 for clarity.
n. Reword 1060.050, Subd. 1(C)1.f.i to exclude windows and doors.
o. Section 1060.080 - Do decorative fence elements on top need to comply with
7 foot limit?
p. Update all 2030 Comp Plan references to 2040 Comp Plan.
q. Section 1070.050, Subd. 8(B) – amend to allow Council to approve a second
extension.
r. Section 1040.100, Subd. 2(F) should be commercial daycare not daycare
facilities (C-1 and C-2 districts).
s. Consider at-grade deck/patio setback encroachment.
t. Update all references of “Places of Worship/Assembly” found throughout the
Code to “Places of Worship”.
2. Update Landscaping Performance Standards.
a. Consider a preferred tree list to be implemented city-wide (preferred tree list
approved in 2022 specific to the NE District).
b. Consider allowing landscaping credit for retaining existing trees.
c. Standards for downtown and urban districts (reduce number of trees).
d. Create a policy to implement 1060.070, Subd. 2(G)4 which allows the City to
accept cash for off-site planting of trees when vegetation cannot be located
on-site due to constraints.
3. Sign Ordinance.
a. Consider allowing temporary sign flexibilities for “community events” (in
response to a 2022 request from Corcoran Lions).
b. Section 84.06, Subd. 1(C)iii – change farm stand to seasonal produce stand.
c. Section 84.06, Subd. 1(D) – delete duplicate.
d. Delete comma before Statute 325D.71 in Section 84.05, Subd 3(B).
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e. Consider changes to sign ordinance to allow two canopy signs on opposite
ends of canopy to count as one sign (or increase amount of allowed
signage).
4. Nuisance Ordinance Clean-up.
a. Consider allowing temporary dumpsters.
b. Clarify shipping containers and semi-trailers are prohibited.
c. Garbage service edits from City Attorney.
5. Subdivision Updates.
a. Section 945.020, Subd. 5 - references minor arterials and minor collectors,
but not major collectors.
b. Section 926 - lot consolidation in header but not clear in text.
c. Section 945, Subd. 20(A)2.a – look at road length standard vs. fire code.
d. Fix TOC format in Section 950.
e. Change minor subdivision to lot line adjustment in Section 926, Subd. 3.
f. Section 945, Subd. 19 – Kevin wants to change temporary cul-de-sac
standards.
g. Private drive standards for multi-family developments in the urban residential
districts.
h. Consider Lennar’s request regarding temporary D&U easements on
temporary outlots.
6. Development Rights Program.
a. Clarify language that a development right is for subdivision and buildability is
related but separate.
b. Create a fact sheet to explain the program internally and externally.
c. Update Development Rights Map.
7. Update submittal requirements. This applies across zoning and subdivision
ordinance.
a. Delete requirement for electronic CAD files (Kevin says we don’t need them
and haven’t been using them).
8. Fix 1030.060 to require Interim Use Permit (IUP) for grading and mining.
9. Wetland Ordinance.
a. Do we keep it? Should we remove and let watershed regulations prevail?
b. Fences in wetland buffer.
c. Wetland buffer maintenance.
d. Native landscape/wetland buffers standards for inspection and warranty
e. Wetland buffer planting standards (5 PLS per acre for forbs is not standard –
accept MNDOT 34-261 or 35-241).
f. Existing vegetation standards.
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10. Shoreland Ordinance – update to current DNR model and to reflect ditch buffers.
11. Consider changes to Telecommunications.
a. Setbacks - Inhabitable structures only? Reduce?
b. Complaince with Federal Law.
12. Update Accessory Structures.
a. Changes to Accessory Structure size limits in PI and CR.
b. Eaves, overhangs are allowed to encroach into setback because setbacks
are measured by foundation. Discuss allowed encroachments and update
code if needed.
i. Clarify the difference between eave and overhang as historically
applied by staff.
c. Consider change to standards. Do we want to continue to limit sidewall
height?
d. Should it be footprint versus total square feet?
e. Should we allow as a principal use?
13. Discussion of Home Occupation Ordinance (previous Council request).
14. City Maps.
a. Update Zoning Map.
b. Update Land Use Map.
c. Update Development Rights Map.
d. Create a density map for Rental Dwelling Ordinance.
e. Create a park land, city-owned property, and easement map.
15. Update Zoning District Standards
a. Comp Plan task – Review and update residential zoning districts and
requirements in subdivision regulations as needed to ensure that the
densities envisioned in the Plan can be achieved.
b. Review residential architectural standards for compliance with case law (per
previous City Administrator in Feb 2020).
c. Discussion of Industrial Lot Standards (previous Council request).
i. Review I-1 standards to possibly limit area where auto repair/sales are
allowed (auto repairs/sales were completely removed from the NE
District with the 2022 update).
d. Architecture standards in CR and all other districts.
i. Metal roofs in non-residential districts – change to allow by right with
certain standards.
e. Comp Plan Task – Continue to review and update site and building design
standards as needed to ensure high-quality residential, commercial, and
industrial development in the community.
f. Comp Plan Task – review and update zoning districts with associated uses
and all site and design requirements.
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g. Essential services – update standards and districts (2021 Planning
Commission Priority).
i. Update 1030.090, Subd. 4 – Agricultural district in current ordinance.
ii. Consider which districts.
h. Places of Worship in Commercial Districts
i. Places of worship only allowed as CUP while other assembly-like uses
are allowed by right. Either need to allow as permitted use or make
every other assembly use a CUP according to John Thames.
16. Comp Plan Task – Prepare and adopt a Growth Management Policy consistent with
the Metropolitan Council approved forecasts for sewered and unsewered growth.
The plan will utilize a rolling average over five year increments so that a lower level
of development can occur in some years and a higher level in other years, provided
that the average annual residential permits does not exceed 230 units/year on
average. If growth exceeds this rate, the City will coordinate with Metropolitan
Council staff to discuss whether or not a forecast change or amendment is needed.
17. Comp Plan Task – Encourage use of innovative development concepts where
appropriate, such as mixed use development and cluster housing to provide life-
cycle housing opportunities, minimize the need for automobiles, protect natural
resources and maintain open space.
18. Wind Ordinance.
19. Stormwater amendments from Kent.
20. Manure management ordinance.
21. Water reuse option.
22. Consider allowing Agricultural Preserve applications to be reviewed administratively
In addition to finishing the rental dwelling ordinance and implementing PUD and buffer
yard standards, staff identifies the following priorities to begin work on in 2023 (in no
particular order of importance):
- Zoning Ordinance edits.
- Updating sign ordinance to allow flexibility for “community event” advertising.
- Update landscaping performance standards.
- Creation and updates of City maps.
- Update zoning district standards.
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MEMO
Meeting Date: January 19, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re: 2022 Year in Review and 2023 Priorities
_____________________________________________________________________
January 19, 2023, marks the first Parks and Trails Commission meeting of the year.
Staff looked back at the progress the Commission made this past year and opens
discussion to the priorities for 2023. The following are some of the activities completed
in 2022:
• Reviewed Parks and Trails Commission meeting minutes from prior meetings.
• Received a presentation from the Police Department.
• Received a presentation from the Public Works Department.
• Discussed the memorial bench program.
• Received regular Parks and Trails Commission meeting minutes, active planning
applications, Recreation Supervisor updates, park dedication fee updates, City
Council updates, and Garden Club updates.
• Attended the City Council meetings as liaisons from the Commission.
• Coordinated the annual tree giveaway.
• Reviewed the 2023 fee schedule and Parks and Recreation budget.
• Discussed funding options for phase 1 of the City Park remaster, acquiring
additional feedback from residents regarding the proposed amenities, and
recommended approval of 30% design to the City Council.
• Discussed and reviewed options for the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grants.
• Received presentations from the Three Rivers Park District regarding the
Diamond Lake Regional Trail.
• Reviewed plans for Bechtold Farm and provided a recommendation to Council
for park dedication on the project.
• Reviewed the site plan, preliminary plat, and administrative permit for Corcoran II
Substation.
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• Reviewed the preliminary plat for Kariniemi Meadows.
• Discussed park system signs and the vision for future signs.
• Received an update on the memorial bench program.
• Reviewed options for the 79th Place rain garden/ditch treatment.
• Reviewed the rezoning, PUD plan, and preliminary plat for Pulte Walcott Glen.
• Reviewed the final plat and final PUD plan for Tavera 4th addition.
• Reviewed the Pioneer Trail Industrial Park rezoning, PUD, and preliminary plat.
• Reviewed the Corcoran Farms Industrial Park rezoning, preliminary plat, and
PUD.
• Discussed
In 2023, the Parks and Trails Commission have the following priorities:
• Diamond Lake Regional Trail: Continue working with Three Rivers Park District
to develop trails through the City that align with the City of Corcoran’s
comprehensive plan and the Diamond Lake Regional Trail master plan.
• Open space park and boardwalk in Bellwether: City staff to provide updates to
the Commission as progress is made, including boardwalk design options as
they become available, followed by a decision on boardwalk design.
• City Park remaster: Continue to find additional funding for the project, go out for
RFP on 70% designs, make a recommendation to City Council on the 70%
designs, and apply for the Hennepin County Youth Sports fall 202 3 facility grant.
• Park dedication fund allocations: Acknowledge upcoming projects, project
upcoming park dedication funds, and begin allocating funds for upcoming
projects.
• Education signs at Wildflower Park: Design, determine amount, and placement of
signage educating people of the types of flowers located at Wildflower Park.
• Development/park standards update: Create a vision of what the Commission
would like for various types of park standards (i.e., neighborhood parks, open
space parks, etc.).
Attachments:
2023 Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Schedule
City of Corcoran
2023 Parks and Trails Commission Schedule
**Dates and items listed are subject to change**
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January 19, 2023
•Commissioner Re-Appointment
•Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Elections
•Minutes
•2022 Year in Review and 2023 Priorities
•Active Planning Applications
•Recreation Supervisor Update
•City Council Report
•Commissioner Term Update
o Sharon Meister, Phillip Christenson up in 2022
•Garden Club Report
•Park Dedication Fund
February 16, 2023
•Minutes
•Admin Annual Presentation
•PW Annual Presentation
•CPD Annual Presentation
•Active Planning Applications
•Recreation Supervisor Update
•City Council Report
•Garden Club Report
•Park Dedication Fund
March 16, 2023
•Minutes
•Commissioner Training
•OSP/Boardwalk in Bellwether (update)
•Active Planning Applications
•Recreation Supervisor Update
•City Council Report
•Garden Club Report
•Park Dedication Fund
April 20, 2023
•Minutes
•City Park RFP Update
•Active Planning Applications
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City of Corcoran
2023 Parks and Trails Commission Schedule
**Dates and items listed are subject to change**
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• Recreation Supervisor Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
May 18, 2023 (Program Coordinator Introduction?)
• Minutes
• Educational Signs at Wildflower Park
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• Program Coordinator Introduction and Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
June 15, 2023
• Minutes
• 2023 Budget & Fee Schedule
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• Program Coordinator Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
July 20, 2023
• Minutes
• Active Planning Applications
• Park Dedication Fund allocations
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• Program Coordinator Update
• City Council Report
• Park Dedication Fund
August 17, 2023
• Minutes
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
City of Corcoran
2023 Parks and Trails Commission Schedule
**Dates and items listed are subject to change**
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• Program Coordinator Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
September 21, 2023 (Park Tour?)
• Minutes
• Development/Park Standards
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• Program Coordinator Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
October 19, 2023
• Minutes
• Natural Resources Presentation
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
November 16, 2023
• Minutes
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• City Council Report
• Garden Club Report
• Park Dedication Fund
December 21, 2023
• Minutes
• Active Planning Applications
• Recreation Supervisor Update
• City Council Report
• Park Dedication Fund
City of Corcoran
2023 Parks and Trails Commission Schedule
**Dates and items listed are subject to change**
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OTHER POTENTIAL ITEMS
• Diamond Lake Regional Trail updates
• Memorial Bench Program
• Park Signs Plan
• Winter Trail Maintenance