HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-18 Parks and Trails Agenda Packet CITY OF CORCORAN
Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda
May 18, 2023 - 7:30 pm
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – April 20, 2023, Work Session*
b. Minutes – April 20, 2023, Meeting*
5. Open Forum
6. Presentations
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
a. City Park – Memorial Conversation*
b. Corcoran Meat Locker*
c. Red Barn Pet Retreat Preliminary Plat*
d. City Park Consultant Subcommittee Representative*
e. Garden Club – Purchase Request*
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only*
b. Recreation Supervisor Update*
c. Program Coordinator Update*
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report*
b. Garden Club Report
c. Park Dedication Fund*
11. Other Business/Announcements
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
05/25/2023 06/08/2023 06/22/2023 07/13/2023 07/27/2023 08/10/2023 08/24/2023
Friedrich Nybo Wyffels Christenson Anderson Erzberger Strehler
13. Adjournment
*Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by
door.
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CITY OF CORCORAN
Parks and Trails Commission Work Session Minutes
April 20, 2023 – 5:30 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on April 20, 2023, in work session, at City Hall in
Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were Chairperson Anderson and Commissioners Friedrich, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
Absent was Vice-chairperson Christenson.
Also present were Elm Creek Watershed Treasurer Guenthner, Public Works Director Mattson,
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck, and Program Coordinator Shipley.
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the work session to order at 5:31 pm.
2.Watershed Presentation
Elm Creek Watershed Treasurer Guenthner presented to the Parks and Trails Commission the
roles, responsibilities, and information regarding the Elm Creek Watershed. Commissioners
inquired about projects that would include involvement from the Elm Creek Watershed.
3.Unscheduled Items – None
4. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Anderson, seconded by Friedrich, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Friedrich, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm.
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
4a.
CITY OF CORCORAN
Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2023 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on April 20, 2023, in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Chairperson Anderson and Commissioners Friedrich, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
Absent was Vice-Chairperson Christenson.
Also present was Public Works Director Mattson, Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck, and
Program Coordinator Shipley.
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Wyffels, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Friedrich, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – February 16, 2023, Meeting
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Friedrich, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
5.Open Forum
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there were no individuals
interested in speaking.
6. Presentations
a. Public Works Presentation
Public Works Director Mattson updated the Commission on items including the water tower and
treatment plant projects, the City Park remaster project, boardwalk and open space park in
Bellwether, and upcoming trail maintenance discussion. Chairperson Anderson asked for additional
information regarding the boardwalk in the Bellwether development, to which Public Works Director
Mattson updated the Commission that the paving of the trail and the boardwalk are intended to be
completed within the next year. Public Works Director Mattson informed the Commission that staff
was working with the developer to determine the level of input from the developer and the City staff,
Commissions, and City Council. Commissioner Friedrich requested additional information regarding
the maintenance of the trails, to which Public Works Director Mattson informed the Commission that
staff is anticipating the acceptance of trails in the near future which will also require a discussion
regarding the expectations for the maintenance. Katherine Drivas, 6747 Old Sturbridge Road,
inquired about if the open space park are being monitored for things such as oak wilt to avoid the
loss of trees during the planning process, to which Public Works Director Mattson stated that there is
not active monitoring, but something to be considered regarding invasive species and park
maintenance. Commissioner Friedrich inquired about GPS monitoring of trees, to which Public
Works Director Mattson said a soft step would be to ask for a tree inventory, but currently he did not
believe there is an ordinance in place to require that. Chairperson Anderson complimented the
Public Works Department on winter road maintenance during the previous year. Public Works
Director Mattson highlighted the upcoming staffing additions including an Administrative Assistant,
Engineering Development Superintendent, and Maintenance Worker.
4b.
CITY OF CORCORAN
Chairperson Anderson introduced Program Coordinator Shipley. Program Coordinator Shipley
provided his background including working at the University of Minnesota and stated that he has
been working part-time for the City for the last month, but would be starting full-time hours in May
through the summer. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted that he had been doing a
great job with the tasks he has been working on.
7. Unfinished Business
a. OSP/Boardwalk in Bellwether Update
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an update regarding the steps for the open space
park and boardwalk in the Bellwether development, where staff had met with the developer and the
developer was putting together a 30% design for the City to review, with a future meeting discussion
at a Parks and Trails Commission meeting.
b. Hennepin County Youth Sports Facility Grant Update
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the City was approved for a
$300,000 grant for the City Park remaster project with funds to be used prior to December 31, 2026.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted that during the April 27, 2023 City Council
meeting there would be a discussion to get a park consultant to help develop framework for future
requests for proposals on park projects.
8. New Business – None
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only
Commissioner Wyffels inquired about potentially acquiring the meat locker property, to which
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there had been a discussion
regarding if it would be a park dedication purchase or other funds. Councilmember Nichols informed
the Commission that the current owner was looking for feedback if it would be something the City is
interested of using it for park land. Chairperson Anderson requested a discussion regarding the
meat locker land be added to the May 18, 2023, Parks and Trails Commission meeting.
b. Recreation Supervisor Update
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission of items that she had been
working on including Night to Unite, tree giveaway, starting of Program Coordinator Shipley, spring
baseball, and summer soccer.
c. Program Coordinator Update
Program Coordinator provided an overview of the items he has been working on since starting with
the City, including training and becoming familiar with software, files, and the programs run by the
Parks and Recreation department.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember Nichols highlighted City Council discussions including Cook Lake Highlands,
Kariniemi development, Amira village, a potential rental ordinance, and a potential PUD ordinance
update.
b. Garden Club Report
Tom Anderson updated the Commission on the tree giveaway, highlighting the distribution taking
place on April 29 at the City Park pavilion.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Commission Nybo inquired about the grant money not appearing on the spreadsheet, to which
Recreation Supervisor Christensen informed the Commission that the grant is a reimbursement
process upon completion of paperwork between the City and the grant administrators.
CITY OF CORCORAN
11. Other Business/Announcements – None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
04/27/2023 05/11/2023 05/25/2023 06/08/2023 06/22/2023 07/13/2023 07/27/2023
TBD Strehler Friedrich Nybo Wyffels Christenson Anderson
Commissioners discussed the liaison calendar, at which point Recreation Supervisor Christensen
Buck informed the Commission that Vice-Chairperson Christenson said he would attend the April 27
City Council meeting as the Parks and Trails Commission liaison.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that two applications were
received for the opening on the Commission with an appointment included during the April 27 City
Council meeting.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Friedrich, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor wa
8a.
Attachments:
None
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: City Park – Memorial Conversation
______________________________________________________________________
In March of this year, the Espeseth/Wacker family reached out to staff regarding City
Park, the impact that the playground has had on their family, and a recent loss that have
experienced. In memory of their 3 year old daughter, the family and friends were looking
for way graciously give back to a place so meaningful to them that could have a unique
and special impact.
The Espeseth/Wacker family lives right outside of the City of Corcoran border, but
frequently visits City Park, or what their family calls the “dinosaur playground”. The
family had 3 daughters – an 7-year-old, 5-year-old, and a 3-year-old. In February, the
family unexpectedly lost their 3-year-old daughter, Bri, to strep throat. During this
grieving process, the family began exploring options that would allow their daughter’s
legacy to live on as she brought such joy to the people in her life.
When the Espeseth/Wacker family reached out, they wanted to connect with the City of
Corcoran to determine if a donation to City Park would be an option to continue their
daughter’s legacy. Currently, we’re looking for feedback from the Parks and Trails
Commission, and subsequently the City Council to follow.
Currently, there is not a policy in place for this unique situation, but staff and the family
have been exploring options such as naming the playground, requesting certain
playground amenities (such as a dinosaur), etc.
Commissioners are encouraged to provide ideas or feedback on the options presented
above, or any additional thoughts on honoring Bri as the process on the City Park
8a.
Attachments:
None
Remaster project moves forward. Additionally, staff is looking for feedback on a
potential recognition policy for donations as it relates to projects.
In addition to a monetary donation estimated between $20,000 and $150,000, the family
has a network of friends and colleagues they believe would volunteer to assist in
building the playground if a community build is the chosen route.
8b.
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: Corcoran Meat Locker
______________________________________________________________________
During the April 13, 2023, City Council meeting, Council continued their discussion
regarding the Corcoran Meat Locker from the March 9, 2023, meeting. At that time, City
Council requested that if the owner of the property was interested in selling the land to
the City, they should get an appraisal done and connect with the 10-50 Club as it would
likely be a stronger proposal for purchase. At the time of this memo being written, there
has been no indication that the landowner intends to move forward with selling to the
City.
During the April 20, 2023, Parks and Trails Commission meeting, Councilmember
Nichols and Commissioners discussed adding the topic to the May 18, 2023, Parks and
Trails Commission meeting.
At this time, there is not a large need for input as there is no current indication from the
landowners that they will be pursuing a City purchase agreement for the land, however,
if Commissioners have strong feelings they certainly can express them.
From a staff perspective, if the City were to move forward on purchasing the land, the
Planning and Public Works departments would not recommend purchasing the land
from park dedication funds. A park dedication fund purchase would require strictly park
use, but staff would likely encourage intersection improvements and potentially utilizing
some of the land as a buffer between the park and the intersection.
A motion and discussion are not required currently unless the Commission or Council
liaison feel otherwise.
Attachments:
None
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STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 8c.
Parks and Trails Commission Meeting:
May 18, 2023
Prepared By:
Natalie Davis McKeown
Topic:
Preliminary Plat Application for “Red Barn Pet
Retreat”
(PID 01-119-23-44-0045)
(City File No. 23-008)
Action Required:
Approval
Review Deadline: September 7, 2023
1. Request
The applicant, Daniel Benjamin,
requests approval of a land use
application that includes a
preliminary plat to create one
commercial lot and one outlot at
the northwest corner of Stieg and
County Road 101.
2.Context
Background
The site is an existing 14.89-acre
outlot that was created as part of
Bellwether 2nd Addition.
Zoning and Land Use
The site is guided Light Industrial
in the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan. The property is zoned Light
Industrial (I-1).
Surrounding Properties
The land use, guiding, and zoning of the surrounding properties are provided in the
table below:
Direction Existing Land Use Guided Land Use
in 2040 Comp
Plan
Zoning District
Figure 1 Location Map
Page 2 of 3
West Single-Family Homes
within the Bellwether
Development
Low Density
Residential
Planned Unit
Development
(PUD)
North Nelson International, Inc.
Truck Sales, Leasing,
and Repair
Light Industrial I-1
South Vacant Commercial Community
Commercial (C-2)
East
Maple Grove
Vacant farmland Low-Medium
Residential
R-1 Single Family
Residential
Natural Characteristics of The Site
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Natural Resource Inventory Areas map reflects
savanna/pasture upland on the site. This plant community is not considered a high-
quality natural community.
A wetland delineation was completed for Bellwether in 2018 that included this property;
a new wetland delineation is not needed at this time. There is
a small portion of a DNR protected wetland located in the
northwest corner of the property with a larger DNR protected
wetland located within the mid-east portion of the parcel (as
indicated in purple in the image to the right). A portion of this
wetland is shown as a pond in the wetland delineation report
from 2018. Furthermore, there is a small, low-quality wetland
located along the north property line and a larger high-quality
wetland located along the west property boundary. The rough
location of these wetlands can be seen in the Hennepin
County Natural Resources Map attached to this report.
3. Analysis
Trails
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The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows 2 on-road trails (Stieg Road and County Road
101) and one off-road trail in the vicinity of this site. The off-road trail was already
dedicated as a part of Bellwether. The on-road trails will be factored into the necessary
right-of-way to be taken as a part of this plat, but on-road trails do not count towards a
park dedication credit. Staff recommends park dedication for this project to be in the
form of cash-in-lieu of land.
Park Dedication Calculation
At this time, only one commercial lot is to be platted with the remainder of the lot placed
in an outlot for future development. The expected park dedication based on the 2023
Fee Schedule is $15,368.92 (2.62 acres x $5,866). This will be due prior to the issuance
of a building permit. Park dedication for the remainder of the site will be due when it is
re-platted for future development.
4. Recommendation
Staff recommends the Parks and Trails Commission to make a motion to accept cash-
in-lieu of land for park dedication.
Attachments:
1. Applicant Narrative
2. Preliminary Plat
3. Ghost Plat
Page 1 of 2
PROJECT NARRATIVE - RED BARN PET RETREAT
PID# 01-119-23-44-0045 is currently zoned light industrial which I request to change to community
commercial (C-2). This zoning is a much be(er fit for the surrounding residen*al community and will act
as a transi*on between the light industrial lot to the north and the busy county road. The new
commercial lot will also facilitate the type of future businesses that can be(er serve the surrounding
community’s needs, just like the commercial lot across the street.
I plan to sever PID# 01-119-23-44-0045 into two parcels. Lot 1 is 2.34 acres and will be used to develop
a new loca*on for Red Barn Pet Retreat.
I believe there will be li(le to no nega*ve impact on the community but do an*cipate a posi*ve impact.
North of the lot is light industrial, south is commercial, east is a busy county road then a vacant wetland
and west there is a large distance before reaching a residen*al community. I already have many
customers that use my services from Bellwether and the surrounding neighborhoods. I’ve been in
business since 2017 with zero complaints! Red Barn will be providing very high demand services to the
growing community. The fact that Red Barn is an award-winning company with such a great reputa*on
means that we have customers coming from as far as East St Paul, S*llwater, and St. Cloud.
The building type will be polished high-end country themed post frame. This is in line with Corcoran’s
Northeast district future development design principles. “Development in this district should be
though:ully designed to reflect Corcoran’s rural character.” The building will face south and be centrally
located east to west to maintain a long distance from the surrounding residen*al community. The
exterior play yards will be surrounded by a 7’ tall white vinyl privacy fence. This will significantly reduce
any noise caused by the dogs. Our boarding and daycare program is unique to Red Barn. We use posi*ve
reinforcement training to s*mulate the dogs and keep a structured environment. We have a no bark
policy and train correc*on for every bark. This is done to reduce stress and noise which encourages a
calm peaceful safe environment.
Red Barn Pet Retreat is a luxury dog day care and boarding business that also offers services such as
grooming. In this new loca*on we will have roughly 115 overnight suites with room to grow, five large
indoor playrooms and five exterior play yards covered with synthe*c turf to accommodate our dog day
care customers as well. We are going to add cat boarding to the second level and a retail space in the
front intake office. I also plan to add two types of training programs (puppy classes and advanced
training.) We will have a beau*ful walking path and many addi*onal services to come.
The an*cipated hours of opera*on will be M-F 6:30am-7pm Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 9-6pm and
the training classes may go as late 9:30pm.
I plan to have between 30-55 employees.
The entrance loca*on was chosen to line up with the entrance of future development across the street
and allow for ample distance from County Road 101. A turn lane was added to facilitate the an*cipated
traffic flow. There are 34 dedicated spaces for customer parking and 39 for employees.
There will be no sep*c system as we will be hooked up to city sewer. I plan to connect to city water. If
Maple Grove does not approve my applica*on I may put in a well.
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There should be very li(le impact on the environment. The development doesn’t remove a single tree.
There is crushed limestone beneath the turf to neutralize any acidic proper*es from dog urine which is
also hosed down in real *me. Dog waste is picked up immediately and then the area is hosed down. All
dog waste is removed off site.
There will be trees and shrubs planted for screening. As men*oned above the 7’ fence provides both a
visual and sound barrier and methods also assist with noise.
Comple*on date will depend on the length of the review process. I was told that the construc*on *me is
20 weeks. Project completion is planned to be in 2024.
The remaining land will be Outlot A.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: City Park Consultant Subcommittee Representative
______________________________________________________________________
During the April 20, 2023, Parks and Trails Commission meeting, staff provided an
overview of the process they were looking at for planning City Park. This included
requesting City Council approval to obtain assistance through a consultant for general
park planning to develop a standard that can be utilized in the future. As part of this,
City Park would also be included in the process. This approach is focused on reviewing
the ways to accelerate projects forward and create park planning templates the City can
utilize for future park design projects.
At the April 27, 2023, City Council meeting, staff received approval from the Council to
proceed with consultant assistance.
Staff is looking for a representative from the Parks and Trails Commission to assist in
the choosing of the consultant.
Attachments:
8d1. Parks Assistance Request – Staff Report from 4/27/2023 Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 10a.
Council Meeting:
April 27, 2023
Prepared By:
Jessica Beise and Kevin Mattson
Topic:
Parks Assistance Request
Action Required:
Direction
Summary:
For the last several years staff has been working with the Parks and Trails Commission
on the Remaster Plan of City Park. The COVID pandemic stalled work and staff
reengaged in 2022, to continue with the remaster plan design of City Park. Over the
past several months staff has been working on Request for Quotes for the 70 percent
design for Phase One of the City Park Remaster Project. Additionally, there are
additional park development and trail related projects including the open space parks.
In January 2023, Council outlined a goal to efficiently develop park projects. As our
current staff doesn’t encompass the expertise or capacity necessary in creating and
managing park planning projects, staff engaged in conversations with our engineering
consultants to review ways to accelerate projects forward and create park planning
templates the City can utilize for future park design projects.
Staff reviewed three different options:
1.Project Management/Construction Management Approach
2.RFP Approach
3.Park Consultant Approach
Attached is an outline of options and the pros and cons of the different approaches.
Financial/Budget:
Staff time to take a more proactive approach would be the largest impact on the budget.
Options:
1.Direct staff to proceed with hiring a Park Consultant to assist in park planning.
2.Direct staff to proceed with a different park planning approach.
Recommendation:
Provide staff feedback on the design assistance process.
Council Action:
Provide staff feedback on the development close out process.
Attachments:
1.Park Planning Options
8d1.
8e.
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: Garden Club – Purchase Request
______________________________________________________________________
The Garden Club has been working to beautify the Memorial Garden in the back of
City Hall. To do so, they’re requesting approval for funds to be utilized to purchase
plants for the area. Due to the change last year in processes, when purchasing
items through the Memorial Garden Fund, the Parks and Trails Commission has the
authority to pre-approve purchases up to $5,000.00, prior to City Council approval.
The estimated cost of purchasing the plants is anticipated at $750.00. Due to the
changing varieties and availability of the plants, the types of plants will be
determined upon ordering or purchasing of them. The Garden Club would purchase
the plants, provide the City staff with a receipt, and subsequently plant the items that
were purchased.
Staff is looking for a motion from the Commission to approve or deny the request to
purchase plants for the Memorial Garden.
Attachments:
8e1. Memorial Garden Policy
MEMORIAL GARDEN POLICY
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish specific guidelines the City of Corcoran will follow with
the funds related to the Memorial Garden.
Background
The Park Capital fund is a Capital Project fund and is restricted per MN State Statute 85.53. The
Memorial Garden was segregated in the Park Capital fund back in 2010, when the park was
developed.
Responsibility
The City Administrator is the responsible authority overseeing all city expenditures and the chief
purchasing agent for the City. It is the responsibility of staff to review this policy periodically and
bring forth amendments to City Council when needed. Staff will follow this guideline when
making purchasing decisions regarding the Memorial Garden.
Financial Requirements
The Memorial Garden is tracked as a part of the Park Capital fund, which is a special revenue
fund. The Memorial Garden’s cash is kept separately from the remainder of the City in its own
savings account at the City’s main bank. The funds are committed to expenditures for the purpose
of the Memorial Garden. If the park for any reason no longer exists, the funds will be lumped into
the remaining Park Capital fund.
Funding
Funding may come from grants or donations. All funds received are presented to Parks and
Trails Commission and the City Council.
Making Purchases:
For purchases under $5,000:
All purchases under $5,000 will be brought forth to the Parks and Trails Commission for
approval. If approved by the commission, purchases will subsequently be brought to the
City Council for approval as part of the claims register.
For purchases equal to or exceeding $5,000:
If purchases are equal to or exceed $5,000, approval must be received from both the Parks
and Trails Commission and City Council prior to purchase.
Examples of past purchases includes the following:
•Plants to beautify and maintain the Memorial Garden.
•Memorial items such as engraved bricks/boulders and benches.
8e1.
Agenda Item: 9a.
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8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288
email: general@corcoranmn.gov / website: www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date:
To:
From:
Re:
May 18, 2023
Parks and Trails Commission
Dwight Klingbeil, Planning Technician
Active Corcoran Planning Applications
The following is a status summary of active planning projects:
1.Transition/Buffer Zones ZOA (City File 22-034). After multiple discussions on this topic in
2022, the City Council reviewed a draft of a Buffer Yard Ordinance at the January 26th work
session. Remaining questions and discussion regarding enforcement was discussed further at
the February 23rd regular Council meeting. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on
April 6th. After discussion, the Commission recommended approval of the draft ordinance with
the addition of native planting options and a reduced penalty for violations. This item is
scheduled to return to the City Council at the April 27th meeting.
2.Pioneer Trail Industrial Park, Rezoning and Preliminary Plat and PUD (PID 32-119-23-34-
0013, 32-119-23-34-0007, 32-119-23-43-0005 and 32-119-23-43-0006) (City File No. 22-039).
An application was submitted to move forward with the preliminary approvals for the Pioneer
Trail Industrial Park off Highway 55. The item was reviewed by the Planning Commission at a
Public Hearing on December 1st and was recommended for approval on a 3-1 vote. The City
Council reviewed this item at the January 12th meeting, and the application was approved at the
January 26th regular meeting.
3.PUD Standards Zoning Ordinance Amendment (City File No. 22-045). After various
discussions on planned unit development standards in 2022, staff and City Council continued to
discuss verbiage changes in the working draft of the new PUD district standards at the January
26th City Council Work Session as well as a joint Work Session with the Planning Commission
and Parks and Trails Commission on February 9th. The Council asked the Planning Commission
to provide further feedback regarding the proposed point categories. Individual Planning
Commissioner feedback was submitted in the City Council packet for the March 23rd meeting. At
the March meeting, the Council directed staff to proceed with the public hearing with the
Planning Commission. The public hearing for this item is scheduled for the May 4th Planning
Commission Meeting.
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4.Rental Ordinance (City File No. 22-046). Staff and City Council continue to work through the
draft ordinance and planning for administrative implementation. Since the Rental Ordinance will
not be contained within the Zoning or Subdivision Ordinances of City Code, a public hearing is
not required. This item was discussed at the April 13th work session and is additional revisions
are expected to return to the Council in May.
5.Keefe Minor Subdivision (PID 33-119-23-12-0007) (City File No. 22-063). A complete
application for a two-lot minor subdivision at 6801 Willow Drive was submitted. Minor
subdivisions do not require review by the Planning Commission, and the subdivision will be
reviewed by Council at the April 27th meeting.
6.“Vollrath Compost Site Sketch Plan” (PID 19-119-23-12-0002) (City File No. 22-078). Trent
Vollrath submitted an application to ask the Council for feedback on allowing a commercial
compost site within the Rural Residential district. The application was determined to be
incomplete and is not scheduled for review at this time.
7.“Gmach Accessory Dwelling Unit CUP” (PID 05-119-23-13-0011) (City File No. 23-002).
George Gmach submitted an application for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory
dwelling unit over 960 square feet at 22600 Oakdale Drive. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing for this item at their April 6th meeting and recommended approval. This item was
approved by the City Council at the April 13th meeting.
8.“Amira Village” (PID 25-119-23-12-0002) (City File No. 23-003). Hempel Acquisition
Company submitted a sketch plat application for a 141-unit development consisting of single-
family homes for a senior living rental community at the Chastek property on Maple Hill Rd. This
item was discussed at the March 23rd meeting and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming
meetings.
9.“Kariniemi/Wicht Sketch Plat” (PID 18-119-23-11-0002; 18-119-23-42-0001) (City File No.
23-004). Nathan Kariniemi of Willow1 LLC originally submitted a sketch plat application for an
open space & preservation plat near Kariniemi Meadows on County Road 19 and County Road
10. The plan included three commercial lots wrapping around the existing Public Works building
in addition to 8 small residential lots off Larsen Road with a 40-acre outlot set aside as open
space. This item was discussed at the February 23rd meeting, where the Council provided
feedback to the applicant. Since the February meeting, the applicant submitted an updated plan
that no longer includes the OS&P concept. The new concept plan shows 6 commercial lots
wrapping around Public Works and two Rural Residential lots south of Rush Creek. The
updated concept will be reviewed by Council at the April 27th meeting.
10.“Cook Lake Highlands PUD Amendment” (PID 25-119-23-14-0002) (City File No. 23-005)
Trek Development submitted a PUD Amendment application for Cook Lake Highlands. The
request includes more impervious surface area at New Horizons Academy, an increase to the
number of units in the memory care facility consistent with preliminary approvals, and amending
the approved 100-unit co-op to a 145-unit age-restricted apartment. This request will be
reviewed by Council at the April 27th meeting.
11.“Kwik Trip CUP, Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan” (PID 12-119-23-14-0006; 12-119-23-
14-0004) (City File No. 23-006). Kwik Trip Inc. submitted a Site Plan, Lot Line Adjustment and
CUP application for the two parcels north of Mama G’s. The application was determined to be
incomplete for City review and is not currently scheduled for review by the City Council. A
feasibility study is currently underway to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project.
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12.“Rush Creek Reserve 3 Final Plat and Vacation” (City File No. 23-007) M/I Homes applied
for the 3rd addition of their “Rush Creek Reserve” development. This phase includes 18 villa
homes in a cul-de-sac on the Northwest corner of the site. This application requires the vacation
of a blanket Drainage and Utility Easement that was created with the 2nd addition. A public
hearing for the easement vacation and review of the final plat and development plan will is
scheduled for the April 27th City Council meeting.
13.“Red Barn Pet Retreat” (PID 01-119-23-44-0045) (City File No. 23-008) Daniel Benjamin
submitted an application for the expansion of his business, “Red Barn Pet Retreat” to a site on
the Northwest corner of Stieg Road and County Road 101. This application includes a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit,
Variance, and a Site Plan. The concept for this project was discussed by the Council at the
December 22nd meeting. The application is currently under review for completeness. If deemed
complete, the application will be scheduled for a public hearing on June 1st with City Council
review on June 22nd.
14.Heidecker Garage (PID 22-119-23-42-0009) (City File No. 23-009) Tyler Heidecker applied for
a Conditional Use Permit and an Interim Use Permit to construct a detached garage of 1750
square feet on his property at 7985 Eagle Ridge Road. The IUP will allow for storage of
business equipment within the structure. Staff determined the application to be incomplete, and
it is not currently scheduled for Planning Commission or City Council review.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: Recreation Supervisor Update
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The following is a summary of what Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck has been
overseeing since the last meeting.
• Night to Unite: Worked on a sponsorships, including creating the request letter
and brainstorming how to better obtain sponsors.
• Tree Giveaway: Assisted in distribution of the trees with the Garden Club.
• Baseball: Assisted in season preparation, equipment handout, questions from
coaches and parents, and direction to the Program Coordinator as necessary.
• Trails: Met with Three Rivers Park District to discuss reimbursement/the
cooperative agreement and attended discussions regarding trail/street
maintenance with internal staff.
• Soccer: Monitored soccer registrations, trained the Program Coordinator on the
program, answered questions from parents regarding the program, and ordered
new, large goals for one of the fields.
• Other: Put together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials, posted to the
City Facebook and Twitter accounts, trained the Communications Assistant on
social media, updated Parks and Recreation related website items, answered
questions regarding pavilion/ballfield reservations, and attended monthly
Development Review Committee meetings.
Attachments:
None
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Attachments:
None
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jackson Shipley, Program Coordinator
Re: Program Coordinator Update
______________________________________________________________________
The following is a summary of what Program Coordinator Shipley has been overseeing
since the last meeting.
• Baseball: Communicated with coaches prior to the start of the season, comp leted
the processing of coaches’ background checks, organized team uniforms, put
together equipment bags, distributed uniforms and equipment to coaches,
oversaw the first few games to ensure they went smoothly, and coordinated the
player photo nights with participants and the vendor.
• Night to Unite: Working to organize donations from area businesses in
coordination with the Recreation Supervisor.
• Country Daze: Created a flyer with event information in preparation for the
Country Daze Bean Bag Tournament.
• Soccer: Continuing to take questions regarding registration, processing
registrations and fixing errors, and preparing equipment .
• Other: Developing handbooks for soccer and baseball programs, creating a
survey to obtain feedback from program participants, and continuing to become
familiar with the operations of the department and the city.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Beise, City Administrator
Re: City Council Report
______________________________________________________________________
The Parks and Trails Commission last met on April 20, 2023. The following is a
recap of some of the items discussed at City Council meetings since that time. A
full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the
website.
April 27, 2023, Work Session Meeting
• Firearms Ordinance Discussion
o Reviewed a draft of amendments to the firearms ordinance.
April 27, 2023, Council Meeting
• Cook Lake Highland PUD Amendment
o Directed staff to draft a resolution of denial.
• Scherber Roll Off CUP and Site Plan Extension
o Directed the applicant to provide plans prior to
• Rush Creek Reserve 3rd Addition Final Plat and Final PUD
o Tabled the plat to May 11th.
• Rush Creek Reserve 3rd Addition Easement Vacation
o Continued the Public Hearing to May 11th.
• Kariniemi Concept Plan
o Provided comments to the applicant.
• Transition Buffer Yard Amendment Discussion
o Adopted the Transition Buffer Yard Ordinance.
• Parks and Trail Commission Appointment
o Appointed Gary Erzberger.
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• Fund Creation
o Created funds.
• Park Design Assistance
o Directed staff to hire a park design consultant.
• Project Closeout Outline
o Provided feedback to staff on project close outs.
• City Center Drive Streetscape
o Provided feedback to staff on design elements.
• Hackamore Road Improvements – Bid Update
o Provided an update; Hackamore Road Bids were received and were favorable.
May 11, 2023, Council Meeting
• Cook Lake Highland PUD Amendment
o Approved the PUD Amendment.
• Rush Creek Reserve 3rd Addition Final Plat and Final PUD
o Held the public hearing and approved the plat and PUD.
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Non-conforming Expansion Discussion
o Directed staff to move forward with a minor zoning amendment.
• Logo Approach and Staff Process for Logo
o Selected 99Designs to assist with creating a new logo.
• Financial Guarantee Policy
o Adopted a financial guarantee policy in addition to the City’s ordinance
requirements.
• Fund Transfers
o Approved fund transfers as presented.
• Closed Sessions
o Held closed sessions pursuant to state statute.
• Implementation of Policy Discussion
o Directed staff to reduce letters of credit as recommended by the Public Works
Director and directed staff to send a letter to Lennar to complete work within the
development within 60 days.
AGENDA ITEM 10c.
February 9, 2022
Date Park Dedication
Memorial
Park
Maintenance
Combined Fund
Balance
415‐10100 415‐10102
09/16 Beginning Balance 364,189.75 9,097.68 373,287.43
02/21 Interest Earned 0.06
03/21 Tom Anderson 2,500.00
04/21 Sanna Kariniemi 9,256.00
06/21 M/I Homes of Minneapolis Bass Lake Crossing 327,117.00
07/21 Lennar Tavera 1st Addition 152,924.00
10/21 Gregory/Deborah Franzen 9,256.00
11/21 Lennar Tavera 2nd Addition 161,304.14
12/21 2020 Interest Adjustment (1,121.82)
12/21 Advance Irrigation Service Labor (360.00)
12/21 Interest Correction 0.71
03/22 Interest 0.23
04/22 Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (135.00)
05/22 Lennar Tavera 3rd Addition 462,546.00
06/22 Interest 0.22
06/22 M/I Homes Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition 355,831.00
06/22 Skies Limit LLC 42,559.09
07/22 St. Therese 321,466.37
07/22 Natural Shores Technologies ‐ Park Vegetation (100.00)
07/22 Pulte Homes Bellwether 9th 109,591.04
09/22 Cook Lake Highlands 336,407.00
09/22 Interest 0.23
11/22 Zewde Subdivision 4,628.00
11/22 Garages Too 20,645.82
12/22 Kariniemi Meadows 23,741.64
ENDING BALANCE 3,165,709.12 11,297.15 3,177,006.27
CITY OF CORCORAN
PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT
CASH FUNDS
11d.
May 10, 2022
Date Park Dedication
Memorial Park
Maintenance
City Park
Improvement
Combined
Fund Balance
415‐10100 415‐10102 415‐10100
06/21 NW Jaycees‐City Park Improvement 100,000.00
12/21 Hanover Athletic Association ‐ Donation 45,000.00
3,165,709.12 11,297.15 145,000.00 3,322,006.27
CITY OF CORCORAN
PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT
CASH FUNDS