HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-20 Parks and Trails Agenda PacketCorcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda
June 20, 2024
7:00 pm
OIGINAL
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Agenda Approval
4.Minutes
a.Minutes – May 16, 2024, Meeting*
5.Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
6.Presentations – None
7.Unfinished Business
a.Park Enhancement Program*
b.Park Naming Policy*
8.New Business
a.2025 Budget and Fee Schedule*
9.Reports/Information
a.Planning Project Update – Information Only*
b.Program Coordinator Update*
c.Recreation Supervisor 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
06/27/2024 07/11/2024 07/25/2024 08/08/2024 08/22/2024 09/12/2024 09/26/2024
Nybo Erzberger Schmidt Friedrich Christenson Anderson Strehler
13. Adjournment
*Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda
Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Parks and Trails Commission Agenda Packet is available
electronically on the City website at www.corcoranmn.gov.
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Trails Commission meetings at City Hall.
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Comments received via email to Recreation
Supervisor Christensen Buck at
jchristensenbuck@corcoranmn.gov or via public
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and public comment cards must be received by
the Wednesday prior to scheduled Parks and
Trails meeting. For more information on options to provide
public comment visit:
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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 16, 2024, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Commissioners Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
Absent was Commissioner Erzberger.
Present at City Hall were Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck and Program Coordinator Shipley.
Present virtually was Councilor Nichols.
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Christenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Christenson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Nybo, to move item 8c. after “6. Presentations”.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
4.Minutes
a.Minutes – April 18, 2024, Work Session
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
b.Minutes – April 18, 2024, Meeting
Motion: Made by Friedrich, seconded by Christenson, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
5.Open Forum
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck stated nobody was interested in speaking at that time.
6.Presentations – None
7a. Upward Acres Preliminary Plat
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the preliminary plat, noting that it
is a 6-residential lot subdivision on 61.55 acres of land and only a proposed on-road trail was shown
on County Road 10. Commissioner Anderson asked if the on-road trail was considered an
easement, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that it would
be a 50’ half right-of-way. Commissioners discussed if there were nearby parks, or potential areas
for parks, with further discussion on the history behind locations, noting that with the purchase of the
Rockford School District park property, there is likely not a further need for athletic search areas.
Phil Kothrade, Skies Limit LLC, was asked about tree preservations and wetland impact, to which
Mr. Kothrade informed the Commission that the wetland impact does not allow for much tree
removal. Commissioners informed Mr. Kothrade that they were appreciative that the plans showed
trees being preserved.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Nybo, to recommend accepting cash-in-lieu of land.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
4a.
7. Unfinished Business
a. Park Enhancement Program
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided background on previous discussions regarding
the Memorial Garden and benches, noting that the Commission was in consensus previously that
there were sufficient benches at the Memorial Garden. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck
noted that previous direction was to explore putting benches in other parks as well, as part of a
memorial program. As part of the proposed Park Enhancement Program, Recreation Supervisor
Christensen Buck noted that this would expand beyond memorials, benches, and bricks to
encompass other enhancements such as bike racks, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, etc.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted areas of the policy including authorization,
maintenance, and process. Commissioners discussed adding safety options for enhancements,
such as fencing or bollards, and inquired about if the enhancement options would be predetermined.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck noted that pre-determining enhancements would allow for
better consistency in the park system and would be easier to maintain the program pricing if the
options were pre-determined. Commissioners came to a consensus to include the installation costs
and items as part of the donation but could be re-evaluated later if there is not an interest in the
program due to cost. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted that locations would also
be pre-determined as options for the park enhancement program. Commissioners recommended
adding suggested language options, a timeline for installation of up to 1 year, and allowing donors to
note preferred spots if they do not match the pre-determined locations. Commissioners discussed
the option to allow enhancement options to be renewed, following the useful life of the item, to which
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck noted that there was a section under maintenance and
responsibility of the policy that has staff contacting the donor about renewal. Recreation Supervisor
Christensen Buck highlighted the updates to include an updated plan for waste receptacle
enhancements, timeline for installation to be up to 1 year, including suggested language for plaques,
30 days for previous donor to respond following useful life of the item, allowing donors to choose a
non-predetermined location, and including the cost of installation/supplies in the donation.
b. Park Standards
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted the updates to the park standards since the
Commission had previously seen including a purpose statement, directional signage to the parks,
buffering along park boarders, parking, and policy development. Recreation Supervisor noted some
minor adjustments to relay the information more clearly. Commissioners directed Recreation
Supervisor Christensen Buck to bring forward the policy to the City Council for review and potential
approval.
8. New Business
a. Park Naming Policy
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided information on the proposed park naming policy,
highlighting that while similar to the Park Enhancement Program, this would be more applicable
towards more expensive items that have a longer lifespan. Commissioner Strehler inquired about
renaming the ballfields at City Park as the park develops and changes to continue utilizing the
current field names, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission
that they would have authority to recommend naming to Council for the fields. Commissioners
Strehler and Nybo informed the Commission that they were planning to meet with someone that had
the historical background on the naming of both Meister and Snyder Fields. Commissioners
discussed language in the policy to allow that allows flexibility. Commissioners discussed if there is a
determined amount of time that something would be named, prior to renaming, to which Recreation
Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there was not anything in the policy
determining an amount of time. Commissioners discussed the possibility of allowing commercial
organizations to request naming an amenity after them, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen
Buck said she would add another section specific to commercial or other entities. Chairperson
Christenson noted that the policy should potentially be reviewed by the City Attorney to ensure that
the City is protected.
b. Bark in the Park Event
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission of the request from staff to host
a Bark in the Park event at City Park. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the
Commission that this event would be utilized to educate the public of the park rules and better
understand the needs of the community, while they enjoy a fun event.
Motion: Made by Friedrich, seconded by Schmidt, to recommend staff proceed in organizing and
facilitating a Bark in the Park, or similar event.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only
No discussion occurred.
b. Program Coordinator Update
Program Coordinator Shipley highlighted the things he has been working on including youth
baseball, youth soccer, Night to Unite preparations, and Clean Up Day participation.
c. Recreation Supervisor Update
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an update on items she had been working on
including Night to Unite preparations, park planning tasks, policy development, and Parks and Trails
packet materials.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilor Nichols highlighted some items from previous City Council meetings since the last Parks
and Trails Commission meeting including Councilor Schultz resignation, City reorganization, City
Park schematic design phase approval, canine program, and hiring of 3 new police officers.
b. Garden Club Report
Tom Anderson informed the Commission that the garden was growing.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the City did not have the
Finance Manager position filled yet.
11. Other Business/Announcements
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
05/21/2024* 06/13/2024 06/27/2024 07/11/2024 07/25/2024 08/08/2024 08/22/2024
Nybo Strehler Anderson Erzberger Schmidt Friedrich Christenson
Commissioner Nybo noted that she may not be able to attend the May 21, 2024, City Council
meeting, to which Commissioner Anderson offered to switch dates.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Nybo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Anderson Nybo
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: Park Enhancement Program
______________________________________________________________________
Summary
Staff reviewed the feedback from the May 16, 2024, Parks and Trails Commission
meeting and updated the attached document to reflect the changes. These are shown
on the attachment as tracked changes in red.
Included in the updates were a 1-year maximum timeline for installation of the
enhancement, example language for plaques, response time for replacement of
enhancement following usable lifespan, and allowing donors to choose a location if the
options presented are not preferred.
Another area of discussion was regarding the cost of installation and additional support
that might be necessary for different amenities, such as a concrete pad. Staff has not
compiled the examples and quotes for the various amenities but would include the cost
of the concrete pad and installation.
Staff is looking for feedback from the Commission regarding the updates, any additional
changes, and if there are specific designs or amenity types preferred as staff gets
estimates for the enhancements.
Attachments
7a1. Park Enhancement Program - DRAFT
7a.
Park Enhancement Program
1
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, standards, and procedures for the installation
and care of donated park enhancements. These donations may include, but are not limited to, park
benches, bicycle racks, picnic tables, drinking fountains, flags, and other types of park elements.
The City desires to encourage donations while managing aesthetic impacts, mitigating on-going
maintenance costs, and ensuring compatibility with the Park Standards and Comprehensive Plan.
Objectives
• Encourage s a community culture that values preserving memories through park
enhancements.
• Facilitates park enhancement donation to heighten public enjoyment of the park system.
• Ensures the long-term sustainability of the program by establishing guidelines for
placement, maintenance, and upkeep of the park enhancement.
Authorization
The Parks and Trails Commission shall be responsible for recommending locations and plaque
language to the City Council for final approval. The City Council may accept, reject, or request
changes to the language of the location and/or plaque language.
Guidelines
General
• All donations must be made in full and undergo the approval process before ordering and
installing of the enhancement.
• Due to cost and staff time limitations, the City may require multiple requests for
enhancements and/or appropriate weather conditions before ordering and installation.
Installation will occur within 1 year of approval by City Council.
• Upon installation, enhancements become the property of the City of Corcoran.
• Minnesota Statute requires all donations to be officially accepted by the City Council.
Location
• Location of enhancements will be determined through staff, Parks and Trails Commission,
and City Council review.
• Enhancements shall not detract from, or overpower, the scenic or architectural values of
the existing environment.
• To accept donation of a park element for a specific park facility, a park plan must exist
showing the available locations for park elements.
• Interested parties may submit location requests not shown, however, Tthe City may limit
the number of memorials enhancements at a particular location.
Plaques
Plaque inscriptions will be limited to a predetermined character count and will be appropriately
sized to the donated enhancement, if applicable. Additionally, plaques must be approved to ensure
respectful messaging. The following will not be considered:
• Offensive language or profanity
• Political or religious propaganda
• Promotion of commercial products or services
• Hate speech or discriminatory messages
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• Example of plaque language: “In memory of Firstname Lastname and their love of the
parks”
Maintenance and Responsibility
• The lifecycle of these enhancements is considered to be 10 years, unless otherwise noted.
• As to not impact resources available for maintenance of other facilities, there is a 10%
maintenance donation, based on the value of the enhancement, to cover anticipated on-
going maintenance during the life expectancy of the donation.
• The City reserves the right to remove the donated item when it has exceeded its expected
life cycle.
• The City of Corcoran will be responsible for routine maintenance of the enhancements,
including minor repairs.
• The City of Corcoran accepts no liability for damage to donations from vandals, third
parties, or acts of nature.
• In the event of major damage, the enhancement becomes unusable, or the lifecycle of the
enhancement has expired, the City will attempt to contact the donor, in writing, to discuss
replacement options. The donor will have 30 days to respond regarding their interest in
replacement options.
Park Enhancement Options
Bench
MORE INFO TO COME – EXAMPLE AND PRICING
To include cost of concrete pad & installation
Bike Rack
MORE INFO TO COME – EXAMPLE AND PRICING
To include cost of concrete pad & installation
Waste Receptacles
MORE INFO TO COME – EXAMPLE AND PRICING
Bricks
MORE INFO TO COME – EXAMPLES AND PRICING
Process
1. Submission of Form
The donor submits a completed Park Enhancement Donation Form to Corcoran Parks and
Recreation.
2. Staff Review of Submission
Staff will review the application for completion, location, and plaque language. Staff will notify the
donor within 15 business days regarding the agenda item being included at an upcoming Parks and
Trails Commission meeting.
3. Parks and Trails Commission Review
Park Enhancement Program
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The Parks and Trails Commission will review the location(s) and plaque language, then make a
recommendation on the proposed donation to the Corcoran City Council.
4. City Council Review
City Council will make the final decision using input and recommendation from staff and the Parks
and Trails Commission.
Park Enhancement Program
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FORM FOR PARK ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: Park Naming Policy
______________________________________________________________________
Summary
Staff reviewed the feedback from the May 16, 2024, Parks and Trails Commission
meeting and updated the attached document to reflect the changes. These are shown
on the attachment as tracked changes in blue.
The biggest change to the policy was the addition of language surrounding the naming
of amenities or parks after organizations or commercial businesses. Staff included
language similar to that of individuals, noting that substantial impact to the community
should occur in order to name the amenity or park after a business.
Another area updated was adding language addressing that even if all criteria in the
policy are met, the requested name is not guaranteed.
Staff is looking for feedback from the Commission regarding the updates and any
additional changes.
Attachments
7b1. Park Naming Policy - DRAFT
7b.
Park Naming Policy
7b1.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to create a consistent and systematic approach, for the naming and
renaming of parks, recreation areas, and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Corcoran.
Names are intended to be unique, meaningful, and inclusive.
Objectives
• Easily identifies and locates parks, recreation areas, and facilities.
• Names designated for parks, recreation areas, and facilities should be consistent with the
values and character of the area, neighborhood, and City of Corcoran.
• Encourages public participation in the naming and dedication of parks, recreation areas,
and facilities.
• Encourages the dedication of lands, facilities, donations, or sponsorship by individuals
and/or groups.
Definition
Parks, recreation areas, and facilities include all property assets under the City’s ownership and
under the Parks and Recreation Division oversight. This includes buildings, structures, open
spaces, public parks, trails, natural areas, wetlands, environmental habitat, and land. Small park
amenities such as benches, bricks, etc. will be considered for naming through the Park
Enhancement Program.
Authorization
The Parks and Trails Commission shall be responsible for recommending facility names to the City
Council for final approval. The City Council may accept, reject, or replace recommended facility
names.
Guidelines
The following guidelines will be used when naming a park, recreation area, or facility within a park.
The City Council and/or Parks and Trails Commission have discretion when evaluating proposals,
thus proposals that meet the below guidelines do not guarantee naming. Proposals must meet
criteria in this policy, however, meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
General Naming Guidelines
• Should not duplicate or be easily confused with existing public or private places in or near
Corcoran.
• Should avoid adjectives such as east, west, big, long, etc., and numbers when possible
unless an adjacent feature name uses the same descriptor.
• Should use the fewest words possible.
• Shall include an appropriate designator of the type of park (i.e., Community Park,
Neighborhood Park, Open Space Park, etc.).
• A name may be assigned, if deemed appropriate by the City Council (following
recommendation from the Parks and Trails Commission) to a park or recreation facility, any
time after land acquisition or park/facility development. Such recreation facilities may
include trails/greenways, recreation buildings, athletic complexes, picnic shelters,
playgrounds, splashpads, or other facilities.
Park Naming Policy
• Naming approved for an item that has a lifespan, such as structures, equipment, etc., shall
expire when the lifespan of the item is met. At the time of replacing such an item, the
original donor/naming recipient shall have the opportunity to donate funds to continue the
naming of the replacement item. If the original donor/naming recipient is not interested in
continuing the naming of the item, or is unable to be reached within a reasonable timeframe
for replacement, the City may seek other donations for naming consideration.
Naming in Honor of a Person
• Consideration shall only be given to individuals who have been deceased for a minimum of
six months and one or more of the following criteria has been met:
o The individual, individuals or family has contributed significant long-term support to
the development or operation of the park or facility, or to the overall recreation and
parks system. The suggested name must be accompanied by evidence of
contributions to the park, facility, and/or service, or to any of the Parks and
Recreation Division’s companion organizations that function in cooperation with
and on behalf of the department.
o An outstanding community individual who has made significant and long-term civic
contributions to the community of Corcoran, as determined by either the Parks and
Trails Commission or the Corcoran City Council.
o A substantial donation (typically not less than 50% of the value of the property or
improvements), as determined by either the Parks and Trails Commission or the
Corcoran City Council, has been made to the Parks and Recreation Division, by or in
memory of an individual, group, or family.
• Consideration to name parks, recreation areas, and facilities after those who are still living,
must meet one, or more, of the following:
o A land donation in which a naming provision has been made on the deed and
accepted by the Corcoran City Council.
o A substantial donation of money (typically not less than 50% of the value of the
property or improvements) has been made to the Corcoran Parks and Recreation
Division wherein the donor stipulated a naming provision as a condition of the
donation and this condition has been accepted by the Corcoran City Council.
Commercial/Organization Naming
• Consideration shall only be given to organizations that have met one or more of the
following criteria:
o The organization has contributed significant long-term support to the development
or operation of the park or facility, or to the overall recreation and parks system. The
suggested name must be accompanied by evidence of contributions to the park,
facility, and/or service, or to any of the Parks and Recreation Division’s companion
organizations that function in cooperation with and on behalf of the department.
o An outstanding community organization that has made significant and long-term
civic contributions to the community of Corcoran, as determined by either the Parks
and Trails Commission or the Corcoran City Council.
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o A substantial donation (typically not less than 50% of the value of the property or
improvements), as determined by either the Parks and Trails Commission or the
Corcoran City Council, has been made to the Parks and Recreation Division, by the
organization.
o The organization contributed significantly to the preservation of the City’s history or
culture.
Process
Naming of New/Un-Named Parks, Recreation Areas, and Facilities
1. Request to Staff
A request for naming/re-naming of a park, recreation area, or facilities shall be submitted in writing
to the Parks and Recreation Division.
2. Staff Review of Submission
The submission shall show how the proposed name meets the criteria stated within this policy.
When naming after person(s), the application will describe their contributions to the City of
Corcoran. Written documentation of approval by next of kin to be honored (if available/possible) is
required as part of the proposal. Staff will review the proposal for adherence to the stated criteria
and authentication of statements relative to contributions in the case of an individual before
forwarding it to the Parks and Trails Commission. If the request is incomplete, staff will contact the
applicant, in writing, and provide them with the opportunity to resubmit a revised request.
3. Public Input Opportunity & Parks and Trails Commission Review
The Parks and Trails Commission will offer the opportunity for public input on the proposed naming
during a regularly scheduled Commission meeting. During this meeting, the Parks and Trails
Commission will make a recommendation on the proposed naming.
4. Absence of Naming Requests
In the absence of any naming requests, the Parks and Trails Commission shall adhere to the criteria
stated in this policy in recommendation of a name.
5. City Council Review
Once the Parks and Trails Commission has reviewed the proposed name, Corcoran City Council
will make the final decision using input and recommendation from staff, public input, and the Parks
and Trails Commission.
Re-naming of Existing Parks, Recreation Areas, and Facilities
• Renaming of parks, recreation areas, and facilities carries a greater burden of process
compared to initial naming. Tradition and continuity of name and community identification
are important community values. Proposals must meet criteria in this policy, however,
meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
• Deed restrictions need to be accounted for when considering the renaming of parks.
• Parks, facilities, and geographic features named after individuals shall not be changed
unless it is found by the Parks and Trails Commission or the Corcoran City Council that the
Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 2 + Aligned at: 0.75" +
Indent at: 1"
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individual’s personal character was such that the continued use of the name for a City park,
recreation area, or facility would not be in the best interest of the City.
• Parks, recreation areas, and facilities named for a location or geographic feature of a
community/neighborhood may be considered for renaming. However, the existing name of
a park, recreation area, or facility which is of local or national importance, or which
identifies an outstanding geographic or physical feature shall not be changed unless the
Parks and Trails Commission or Corcoran City Council determines there are extraordinary
circumstances of local, state, or national interest to justify the name change.
• When considering the renaming of a park, recreation area, or facility, the proposed name
must meet the same guidelines and follow the naming process defined above.
Naming of Amenities within Parks, Recreation Areas, and Facilities
• Amenities and equipment with an expected lifespan of at least 15 years, such as a
playground, splashpad, field, etc., may be eligible for naming.
• When considering the naming of amenities within parks, recreation areas, or facilities, the
proposed name must meet the same guidelines and follow the naming process defined
above.
Park Naming Policy
FORM FOR PARK NAMING POLICY
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: 2025 Budget and Fee Schedule
______________________________________________________________________
Summary
Staff reviewed the fees that are currently being charged and the fees of the surrounding
communities. Upon review, staff would like to increase each of the program fees by no
more than $5. Registration fees for programs have not increased since 2022, but
inflation has increased the cost of many of the items needed to run the programs, such
as baseballs and jerseys.
Below shows previous fees associated with the programs for reference. Red text
reflects an increase in cost, whereas black text reflects those that remained the same:
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Proposed
2025
Spring T-ball Res: $65
Non: $70
Res: $65
Non: $70
Res: $65
Non: $75
Res: $65
Non: $75
Res: $65
Non: $75
Res: $70
Non: $80
Spring Coach
Pitch
Res: $70
Non: $75
Res: $70
Non: $75
Res: $70
Non: $80
Res: $70
Non: $80
Res: $70
Non: $80
Res: $75
Non: $85
Spring
Machine Pitch
Res: $75
Non: $80
Res: $75
Non: $80
Res: $80
Non: $90
Res: $80
Non: $90
Res: $80
Non: $90
Res: $85
Non: $95
Summer
Soccer
Res: $70
Non: $80
Res: $70
Non: $80
Res: $75
Non: $85
Res: $75
Non: $85
Res: $75
Non: $85
Res: $80
Non: $90
Fall T-ball Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $50
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
Fall Coach
Pitch
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $40
Non: $45
Res: $45
Non: $55
Fall Machine
Pitch
Res: $50
Non: $55
Res: $50
Non: $55
Res: $50
Non: $55
Res: $50
Non: $55
Res: $50
Non: $55
Res: $55
Non: $65
Staff is also looking at the fees associated with renting the amenities at the park. Given
that the park is expected to be under construction during the rental season, staff is
suggesting that the rates remain the same at this time and be re-evaluated following
construction. Below is the fee schedule for park amenity rentals:
Attachments
None
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MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Dwight Klingbeil, Planning Technician
Re: Planning Project Update
Projects/comments in blue italics are new.
The following is a status summary of active planning projects:
1.Kwik Trip CUP, Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan (PID 12-119-23-14-0006; 12-119-
23-14- 0004) (City File 23-006)
Kwik Trip Inc. submitted a Site Plan, Lot Line Adjustment and CUP application for the
two parcels north of Mama G’s in early 2023. A feasibility study was required to
evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project. The feasibility study has been
distributed to the applicant. Staff and the applicant team continue to work through
requirements for the application to move forward. The application is still incomplete,
and the item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
2.Commercial and Industrial Development Standards (Citywide) (City File 23-023)
The purpose of this zoning ordinance amendment is to address and evaluate the
allowed uses and use specific standards within commercial and industrial
developments. The Council adopted a work plan at the November 20, 2023, regular
meeting, and requested the Planning Commission to provide their initial feedback. The
Planning Commission discussed this item at the December 5, 2023, meeting and
expressed their desire Commercial and Industrial Development Standards address a
number of items such as: specific architectural standards, infrastructure investment
incentives, encouragement toward sustainable development practices, proper
transitions of intensities and height, the permitted and conditional uses of each zoning
type, verbiage, and lighting standards City Staff prepared a survey for current
landowners and lessees to express their opinions on items addressed with this
update. Staff mailed the online survey invitation to property owners and tenants whose
property is either currently zoned, or guided for Commercial, Industrial, or Mixed-Use.
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The comment period for this survey closed on January 31, 2024. Staff is reviewing the
responses in preparation for the draft update to the Commercial and Industrial
Standards. During the February 8, 2024, City Council meeting, Council directed staff to
prioritize Rural Commercial (CR) and Transitional Rural Commercial (TCR) district
updates for approval by the end of quarter 2. Staff presented feedback from the
Planning Commission and results from the Business Community Survey to the City
Council at the April 25, 2024, regular Council meeting for further direction. The City
Council and Planning Commission discussed the Commercial and Industrial standards
during the May 21, 2024, Joint Work Session. A survey invitation has been mailed out
to properties within 500 feet of CR & TCR parcels. This survey is open to everyone
and will close on June 16, 2024.
3. 3019 Addition Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Preliminary
Plat (PID 07-119-23-14-0003) (City File 23-027)
Craig Scherber & Associates LLC applied for a Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a Rural Residential and Rural Commercial
Development on the property at PID 07-119-23-14-0003. The application includes 15
commercial lots and 4 single-family residential lots. The applicant received Council
feedback on a concept version of this proposal at the February 8, 2024, meeting. A
feasibility study was completed to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project. This
item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
4. Pioneer Trail Industrial Park Final Plat & Final PUD (PID 32-119-23-43-0005, 32-
119-23-43-0006, 32-119-23-43-0013)(City File 23-030).
Contour Development LLC applied for a Final Plat and a Final PUD at 6210 Pioneer
Trail. The application consists of 0 lots and 3 outlots. This application is incomplete for
City review and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
5. Chastek Farm Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD, Rezoning (PID 25-119-23-12-0002)
(City File 23-034).
Trek Real Estate & Development, Inc. submitted an application for a Preliminary Plat,
Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Rezoning of the Chastek Farm
located at 7600 Maple Hill Road. The request is to allow the development of 117
single-family for-sale lots on the 38.16-acre site. 101 of these lots would have a width
of 55 feet, and the remaining 16 would have a width of 65 feet. The Public Hearing for
this item was held during the May 2, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting. After some
discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval (5-0) of the application
as presented. The applicant requested to remove this item from the May 21, 2024,
Regular City Council Meeting. This item is scheduled for the June 27, 2024, Council
Meeting.
6. Heather Meadows 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat/OS&P (PIDs 05-119-23-31-0001 &
088-119-23- 22-0011) (City File 24-002).
Mark and Markus Lee, of ML Unlimited LLC, submitted a preliminary plat application to
create 12 single-family lots and 2 outlots at 22901 Oakdale Drive. The proposal
includes platting the two existing homes on Oakdale Drive and extending Heather
Lane southward to plat 10 additional lots. To satisfy the requirements of the Open
Space & Preservation density bonuses, this proposal includes the preservation of
44.8-acres of open space in two outlots. The Public Hearing for this item was held
during the May 2, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting. After some discussion, the
Planning Commission recommended approval (5-0) of the application as presented. This
item was discussed at the May 21, 2024, Council Meeting, and was tabled to the June
27, 2024, regular meeting.
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7. 610 Extension Business Park Concept Plan (PID 12-119-23-23-0001) (City File 24-003).
United Properties submitted a Concept Plan application to develop a business park at
the Oswald Farm, located at 19510 County Road 30. The narrative provided by the
applicant describes the proposed business park to range from 864,000 - 1,017,500 sq
ft on the 76.89-acre parcel. The applicant submitted revised plans which indicate two
128,000 sq ft buildings, and two 168,000 sq ft buildings. The applicant received
informal feedback from the Council during the May 21, 2024, City Council meeting.
This item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
8. Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD, Rezoning
& Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PID 25-119-23-11-0001) (City File 24-006).
Bergeron Development submitted an application for Fairway Shores Villas at Cook
Lake, located at PID 25-119-23-11-0001. The application includes a preliminary plat, a
preliminary PUD, a rezoning, and a Comprehensive Plan to allow for the development
of 75 single family villas. The Public Hearing for this item was held during the May 2,
2024, Planning Commission Meeting. After some discussion, the Planning
Commission recommended approval (5-0) of the application as presented. Council
approved this item at the May 21, 2024, Council Meeting.
9. Tonka Auto CUP (PID 26-119-23-12-0004) (City File 24-008).
Jake Hautman submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the operation of
an auto repair business, Tonka Auto, at 20201 County Road 50. The application is
incomplete for city review and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
10. Corcoran Industrial Northeast (PID 01-119-23-11-0001) (City File 24-010).
Hemple Real Estate is seeking Council feedback on conceptual light industrial
development at 10585 County Road 101. The plan includes 2 primary industrial
buildings ranging from 200,200 to 342,000 sq ft on a 78.85-acre site. The applicant
received informal feedback from the Council during the March 28, 2024, Council
meeting. This item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
11. Rush Creek Reserve 4 (PID 23-119 -23-44-0021 )(City File 24-011).
M/I Homes of Minneapolis submitted applications materials for the final plat and final
PUD for Rush Creek Reserve 4. The request is to vacate the drainage & utility
easement and to allow the development of 51 villa lots over Outlot F of Rush Creek
Reserve 2. City Council approved this item during the May 21, 2024, City Council
meeting.
12. Conservation Residential Ordinance Amendment (City File 24-012).
The City will process a Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Amendment as a follow up to
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to create a “Conservation Residential” land use
designation processed for the Woodland Hills application. The Comprehensive Plan
Amendment has been approved by the Metropolitan Council, and the Public Hearing is
currently scheduled for the June 6, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting.
13. Heitke Lot Line Adjustment (PID 28-119-23-33-0001 & 28 -119 -23-34-0001 )(City File 24-013).
Dan Heitke submitted application materials for a preliminary and final plat to allow his
property at 7000 Rolling Hills Road to annex roughly 1.16 acres from Outlot A of Heitke
Farm Addition. This item is incomplete for City review and is not currently scheduled for
any upcoming meetings.
14. Erickson Garage CUP (PID 34-119-23-24-0003 )(City File 24-014).
Brad Erickson submitted application materials for Conditional Use Permit to allow the
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construction of an accessory building with sidewalls that exceed 10’ in the front yard of
21150 Horseshoe Trail. This item is incomplete for City review and is not currently
scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
15. Upward Acres Preliminary Plat (PID 17-119 -23-13-0001 ) (City File 24-015).
Skies Limit LLC. submitted an application for a preliminary plat to allow the
development of 6 single-family lots at 22625 County Road 10. This item is complete for
City Review, and the public hearing is currently scheduled for the June 6, 2024,
Planning Commission Meeting.
16. Domino’s Concept Plan (PID 23-119-23-43-0003 & 23-119 -23-43-0004) (City File 24-018).
Strack Construction Co. Inc. submitted application materials for a concept plan for a
Domino’s drive-through/take-out only store on the corner of County Road 10 & County
Road 50. The applicant received informal feedback from the Council during the May 21,
2024, City Council meeting. This item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming
meetings.
17. Jay Brown Garage CUP (PID 05-119 -23-41-0006) (City File 24-019).
Jay Brown submitted application materials for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
construction of an additional accessory building that exceeds the 3969 square foot limit
at 22355 Oakdale Drive. This item is incomplete for City review and is not currently
scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
18. Bellwether 10th Addition (PID 12-119-23-21-0074) (City File 24-020).
Pulte submitted application materials for a final plat, final PUD, and an easement
vacation for Bellwether 10th, which would allow the development of 26 single-family lots.
This application is complete for City review and is tentatively scheduled for the June 25,
2024, Council meeting.
19. Camp Solberg (PID 08-119-23-31-0004) (City File 24-021).
Aaron and Melissa Solberg submitted an application for a preliminary and final plat to
create two single-family residential lots on Outlot B of Weinand Woods located at PID
08-119-23-31-0004. This item is still being reviewed for completeness and is not
currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
20. Shoreland Overlay District Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Citywide) (City File 24-022).
Minnesota DNR identified two additional water bodies to be included within the
Shoreland Overlay District in Corcoran. To comply with the DNR’s requirements,
Section 1050.020 will need to be amended to include these two water bodies. The
public hearing for this item will be held at the June 6, 2024, Planning Commission
Meeting.
21. Woodland Hills Final Plat (PID 36-119-23-33-0010, 36-119-23-33-0003, 36-119-23-33-0007) (City
File 24-023).
Woodland Hills of Corcoran, Inc. submitted an application for a final plat to allow for the
development of 60 single-family lots, 1 amenity lot, and 5 outlots near the northeast
corner of County Road 116 and Hackamore Road. The Preliminary Plat for this item
received Council approval during the April 11, 2024, Council meeting. This item is still
being reviewed for completeness and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming
meetings.
22. Kariniemi Orchards Preliminary Plat (PID 11-119-23-11-0012) (City File 24-024).
Nathan Kariniemi submitted an application for a preliminary open space & preservation
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plat to allow for the development of 16 single-family lots at 20400 County Road 30. This
item is still being reviewed for completeness and is not currently scheduled for any
upcoming meetings.
23. Hope Meadows Final Plat, Final PUD (PID 11-119-23-11-0012) (City File 24-025).
JPB Land, LLC. submitted application materials for a Final Plat and a Final Planned
Unit Development for the first phase of “Hope Meadows”. For the first phase, the
applicant is requesting approval of a Final Plat that would allow the development of 52
rowhome lots and 4 villa lots near the northwest corner of Hunters Ridge and County
Road 116. This item is still being reviewed for completeness and is not currently
scheduled for any upcoming meetings.
24. New Mahavan Eco Farm Concept Plan (15-119-23-32-0006) (City File 24-026).
New Mahavan Eco Farm Community is seeking Council feedback on a concept plan for
a place of worship and community garden at 8750 Trail Haven Road. This item is still
being reviewed for completeness and is not currently scheduled for any upcoming
meetings.
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jackson Shipley, Program Coordinator
Re: Program Coordinator Update
______________________________________________________________________
Summary
The following is a summary of items Program Coordinator Shipley has been working on
since the last meeting:
•Youth Baseball: Collected equipment from coaches, coordinated jamboree with
area teams, oversaw season wrap-up, and prepared for upcoming fall baseball
registration.
•Night to Unite: Began to request donations from area businesses, reached out to
area community groups and high schools for volunteers, and worked with the
planning team to finalize plans for the event.
•Youth Soccer: Created team assignments, ordered jerseys for participants,
worked with coaches and referees to process background checks, developed
game schedules for upcoming season, inventoried and prepared equipment,
scheduled referees for games, and continued to take late registrations.
•Other: Finalized articles highlighting recreational programming and park rentals
to be included in summer newsletter, researched background check methods for
our volunteer coaches, and updated materials in the display case at City Park.
Attachments
None
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763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor
Re: Recreation Supervisor Update
______________________________________________________________________
Summary
The following is a summary of what Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck has been
overseeing since the last meeting.
•Night to Unite: Finalized the coloring page and worked with internal staff to help
with coordination of preparation for the event.
•Job Updates: Worked on miscellaneous tasks as the City works through the
cultural assessment and compensation/classification study.
•Park Planning: Continued work with HKGi to develop the scope of work and
presented at Council requesting approval to continue moving forward with plans.
•Policy: Researched, summarized, and composed donated park enhancement
program and park naming policy drafts. Updated the park standards document
with feedback from the Parks and Trails Commission.
•Park Rentals: Answered questions, coordinated dates, and processed
reservations for various park amenity rentals at City Park.
•Other: Put together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials, compiled
information for City Council regarding Parks and Recreation related items, wrote
parks and recreation related articles for the quarterly newsletter, and attended
development review meetings.
Attachments
None
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.corcoranmn.gov
MEMO
Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Michelle Friedrich
Re: City Council Report
______________________________________________________________________
The last City Council report given to the Parks and Trails Commission was May 16,
2024. 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.
May 21, 2024 Joint Work Session
•Rural Commercial & Industrial Zoning
o Council and staff reviewed the work plan and three tasks associated with
clarifying and evaluating assignment of development rights within the CR and
TCR zoning districts.
May 21, 2024, Council Meeting
•Proclamation – National Public Works Week
o Council recognized National Public Works Week.
•Oath of Office – Interim Councilor Mark Lanterman
o Mark Lanterman received Oath of Office by City Clerk Friedrich.
•Rush Creek Reserve Easement Vacation
o Council approved Rush Creek Reserve 4th Addition Vacation of Drainage and
Utility Easements.
•Domino’s Concept
o Council received presentation and noted support and offered non-binding
opinions on the concept.
•Oswald Farms Concept
o Requires and EAW as concept is over 300,000 square feet.
o Resident comment did not support the concept development.
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o Council received presentation and noted adjustments with non-binding opinion to
change the concept to reflect less warehouse/distribution type buildings and
balance with more office, product, or laboratory type units.
•Heather Meadows 3rd Addition
o Tabled to June 27.
•Fairway Shores Villas
o Council approved with additions.
June 13, 2024, Council Meeting
Information from this meeting will be provided by Tuesday, June 18, 2024, via email, as well as
printed and placed on the dais.
AGENDA ITEM 10c.
June 15, 2024
Date Park Dedication
Memorial Park
Maintenance
Combined Fund
Balance
415-10100 415-10102
01/23 Stantec Invoice 2044165 - Park Planning (118.00)
03/23 Lennar Tavera 4th Addition Park Dedication Fee 140,605.36
04/23 Lennar Tavera 5th Addition Park Dedication Fee 120,328.00
04/23 Pulte Homes Walcott Glenn Park Dedication Fee 470,617.00
03/23 Interest 0.28
06/23 Interest 0.29
07/23 Grove Nursery - Memorial Garden Plants (482.90)
08/23 Grove Nursery - Top Soil (14.60)
08/23 Transfer between bank accounts 497.50
10/23 Rush Creek Reserve 3 104,842.17
10/23 Memorial Garden (242.65)
06/23 Interest (01/2023-06/2023) 63,196.04
12/23 Interest (07/2023-12/2023) 130,102.17
ENDING BALANCE 4,196,751.77 11,055.35 4,207,807.12
CITY OF CORCORAN
PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT
CASH FUNDS
**More detailed information available upon request
10c.
June 15, 2024
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 (Splash Pad)100,000.00
12/21 Hanover Athletic Association - Donation 45,000.00
06/23 Corcoran Athletics Association - City Park Donation 5,622.41
4,196,751.77 11,055.35 150,622.41 4,358,429.53
CITY OF CORCORAN
PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT
CASH FUNDS