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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07 -- Summer-FallSummer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov CORCORAN NEWS Summer/Fall 2022 Night to Unite! Coloring Contest Enter to win! Coloring contest prizes include one of the following: a ride to school in a police car, donuts with a police officer, or a visit at your house from a police officer. All entries will be placed into a drawing and chosen randomly. Winners will be notified via email during the week of August 8– 12. Additional entry coloring sheets can be picked up at the Corcoran Police Department, the Corcoran Police Department Facebook page, or printed at www.corcoranmn.gov — Our Community / Events / Corcoran Night to Unite (See pages 6 & 7 for more Night to Unite information)! Changes at City Hall City Hall has seen a change in the Administration Department, but you’ll recognize a familiar face as the new City Administrator. My name is Jessica Beise, I’ve been working for the City of Corcoran as the City’s Administrative Services Director for the last six and half years. In November, Brad Martens left his position as Corcoran’s City Administrator after over eight years with the City, following his leave, I stepped in to fill the Interim City Administrator role. The City completed an executive search that brought together applicants from both in and out of state. After narrowing the candidate pool to three finalists, interviews were conducted with staff and City Council. I am honored to have accepted the offer to become the City’s Administrator. A bit about me, I grew up in Northeast Corcoran when my parents moved to their home when I was 14. I attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies. After working in Fargo for a bit, I began graduate school at Hamline University. During graduate school I started working for cities beginning in Oak Park Heights, Falcon Heights, and North St. Paul. After graduating with a Master of Public Administration, I began working in the City of Victoria before coming back home to Corcoran in 2015. It's been a joy to work with our wonderful community and I’m excited for our future. We have many infrastructure projects coming down the pipeline in 2023 and beyond as well as a lot of interest in our community and its growth. I look forward to working with the Council and our residents over the coming years to assist our growing community. Feel free to stop by City Hall, call me at 763-400-7029, or email me at jbeise@corcoranmn.gov. All the best, Jessica Beise City Administrator Voting & Elections Links mnvotes.org Register to Vote Register to vote online, check registration, etc. www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/ register-to-vote/ Other Ways to Vote/Absentee Vote before election day by mail, in- person, track your absentee ballot, or find your county election office. www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/ other-ways-to-vote/ Election Day Voting Find where to vote, voting hours, etc. www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/ election-day-voting/ What’s On My Ballot? View sample ballot, search candidate filings, etc. www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/ whats-on-my-ballot/ 2022 Elections — Polling Locations Precinct 1: St. Thomas the Apostle Church Precinct 2: Hope Community Church Precinct 3: Corcoran City Hall To find your polling location visit: https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ For more election information see page 5. SAVE THE DATE Annual Candidate Forum September 20, 2022 Visit www.corcoranmn.gov for more information. • Page 2 Summer/Fall 2022 wwww.corcoranmn.gov Page 5 Election Information Environmental Page 10 Parks & Recreation Page 11 Corcoran Happenings City Updates Public Works Page 8 Public Safety Page 4 Land Use & Final Plats Page 9 City Updates The Corcoran City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 pm at City Hall unless otherwise posted. The following is a recap of a selection of items discussed at meetings since the last newsletter. A full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes at www.corcoranmn.gov — Our Government / Council / Minutes. Wright Hennepin Electric Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Administrative Permit for “Corcoran II Substation at Larkin Road and County Road 116” • Approved the preliminary plat, site plan, and administrative permit with a landscape amendment. Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition Final Plat and Development Agreement and Final PUD • Approved the final plat and development agreement and final PUD. “Town Center Addition” Final Plat for St. Therese Communities at 8200 Co Rd 116 • Approved final plat. Sale of General Obligation Bonds — Series 2022A • Awarded Bonds. Bike for Kids • Approved Bikes4Kids Program at Corcoran Clean Up Day. MN CRRSAA • Reviewed and allocated $31,899 received by MNDOT as part of federal funds received. Westside Tire Variance, SP and IUP • Approved the variance site plan and IUP. Bechtold Farm Final Plat and DA • Approved the final plat and development agreement for the project. Bechtold Farm Easement Vacation • Vacated the easement located on the property. Ebert Road Right of Way • Discussed the right of way options for a potential development project. Solid Waste Hauler Ordinance Change Request • Recommended no change to the ordinance. Dust Control Program • Approved moving forward with the 2021 plan. Sandblaster Purchase • Approved to purchase a new sandblaster. City Center Drive and 79th Place — Accept Plans and Authorize Bid • Authorized biding on the project. Ditzer CUP for Detached Garage and Variance • Approved the CUP for the garage and variance. Pioneer Trail (Hwy 55) Business Park EAW Notice of Decision • Accepted the EAW notice of decision. Kariniemi Meadows Preliminary Plat and Variance • Discussed the project and approved the preliminary plat and variance. Corcoran Farms Business Park Order EAW Distribution • Ordered the distribution of the EAW. Zewde Subdivision Preliminary Plat for FIRA and Variance • Approved the preliminary and final plat. Cook Lake Highlands — Breaking out SIPA or DA • Approved the modification to the development agreement. Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition PUD Amendment Setback • Approved an after the fact change for existing building with no changes to other buildings. Horseshoe Bend Feasibility Report • Heard an update to the feasibility report and discussed storm water improvements on Garages Too. Pages 6 & 7 Page 2- 3 City Updates • Page 3 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov City Updates Continued... Garages Too Final Plat • Approved the project. NE District Plan and Design Guidelines Update Standards • Adopted the plan with modifications to the map, electric vehicle infrastructure, and building materials. Hackamore Road Project Update and Final Design • Discussed the project and per consensus, discussed assessments and other funding sources. Approved the final design. Potential Sale of City Land • Discussed selling land and provided feedback to staff. Ravinia Encroachment Agreement • Approved an encroachment agreement for a fence along the property line into the right of way. Pulte Walcott Glen Preliminary Plat, PUD, Rezoning • Approved the preliminary plat, PUD, and rezoning with additional screening on a northern section of townhomes. Front Lot/Corner Lot Description • Provided feedback to staff on the description of front and corner lots and directed staff to draft and ordinance amendment for review. Discussion of Rental Ordinance • Discussed options for a rental ordinance and directed staff to look at priorities. Lease Termination Agreements • Executed lease termination agreements for the sale of City property related to the St. Therese development. Three Rivers District — Diamond Lake Regional Trail • Heard the presentation on the master plan for the trail; approved a resolution of support for the master plan. Northeast District Water Supply Report • Approved the final design. Right of Entry • Approved a right of entry agreement for a culvert extension with the County Road 10 project this year. Reciprocal Easement Agreement • Discussed the staging and construction site for St. Therese. 2023 Budget Priorities and Compensation • Provided direction to staff on budget priorities and compensation. PUD Ordinance Amendment Discussion • Discussed the PUD ordinance. 2022 Corcoran Events Calendar *Meetings may be held by telephone or by electronic means. Visit www.corcoranmn.gov for updates. July 28: City Council Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Aug 2: Night to Unite — City Wide Party 5 pm— 9 pm — Public Works Facility Aug 5: Planning Commission Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Aug 6: In-Person Absentee Voting 10 am— 3 pm — City Hall Aug 9: Primary Election Day 7 am— 8 pm — Polling Locations Aug 11: City Council Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Aug 15: Fall T-Ball Begins 6 pm — City Park Aug 17: Fall Coach Pitch Begins 6 pm — City Park Aug 18: Parks & Trails Commission Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Aug 22: Fall Machine Pitch Begins 6 pm — City Park Aug 25: City Council Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Sept 1: Planning Commission Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Sept 5: Holiday – City Hall Closed Sept 8: City Council Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Sept 15: Parks & Trails Commission Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Sept 20: Candidate Forum 6 pm — Hope Community Church Sept 22: City Council Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Sept 23: Absentee Voting Begins — General Election Oct 6: Planning Commission Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Oct 13: City Council Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Oct 20: Parks & Trails Commission Meeting 7 pm — Council Chambers Connect with Corcoran facebook.com/CorcoranMN facebook.com/CorcoranPDMN @CorcoranMNCity @CorcoranPolice Parks and Trails Update The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm at City Hall unless otherwise posted. The Parks and Trails Commission serves as an advisory board to the council to provide safe, clean parks, and open spaces. The Commission consists of seven regular members. Walcott Glen Preliminary Plat • Recommended Council accept cash-in-lieu of land as well as come trail adjustments. Linear Park Stormwater • Discussed options for stormwater management in proposed Linear Park. Garden Club Report • Approved the use of up to $100 to purchase additional plants for the Memorial Garden. 2023 Budget and Fee Schedule • Approved the budget as presented. Final Plat and Final PUD Plan for Tavera 4th Addition • Recommended adjustments to the proposed trail. • Page 4 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov Submitting a Building Permit The City of Corcoran has transitioned to a new online permitting software making interactions more efficient and convenient. Through this new online portal, residents and contractors can apply for a building permit, check permit status and inspection results, and make electronic payments. Residential re-roof, siding, window and door replacement (same opening), plumbing (water heater, water softener) and mechanical (furnace, A/C, gas fireplace, garage heater/gas line) permits are considered maintenance permits and can be applied for, paid, and issued without review through the online portal. Permit requests that require plan review may take up to 15 working days to process and approve for issuance. Some applications may take longer due to special provisions or conditions. Note: With the implementation of this new electronic permit software, permits will be required to be submitted online. Paper and emailed building permits will no longer be accepted. Go to www.corcoranmn.gov — Permits & Inspections to apply for a permit and for additional information and updates. A number of checklists are available online to help you with your project. Metro West Inspection Services is contracted to conduct plan reviews and inspections. Call 763-479-1720 for building code questions or to schedule an inspection. Land Use Applications & Final Plats The Corcoran Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm at City Hall unless otherwise posted. The Planning Commission is an advisory board and consists of five regular members, and a City Council liaison that is a non-voting member. The Commission holds public hearings, reviews, and then makes recommendations regarding land use and planning applications to the City Council. Pioneer Trail Industrial Park (formerly Highway 55 Business Park) (PID 32-119-23-34- 0013, 32-119-23-34-0007, 32-119-23 -43-0005 and 32-119-23-43-0006) (city file 21- 047) Council reviewed a concept plan on November 22, 2021 and indicated support. Staff prepared an EAW for the site. Council reviewed and provided comment on a second concept plan on February 24. Council reviewed the EAW and made a notice of decision at the May 26 meeting. The applicant is expected to move forward with a preliminary plat and PUD application. NE District Plan and Design Guidelines (city file 21-050) The City received a planning grant from Hennepin County. Staff held two open houses for public information. The draft was reviewed by the Planning Commission at the April 7 meeting. The public hearing was held May 5 at the Planning Commission meeting, and Council approved the plan with a few modifications on May 26. The development moratorium in the Northeast District expired on June 10. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Sketch Plan and EAW for “Corcoran Farms Business Park” at 20130 Larkin Road (PID 26-119-23-13-0006) (city file 22-006) The applicant submitted a sketch plan for five industrial buildings totaling 726,396 sq. ft. They are requesting a PUD to allow reduced setbacks. Council reviewed and provided comment on February 24. Staff drafted the EAW, and Council ordered distribution of the draft EAW for review and approved at the May 26 Council meeting. PUD Final Plan and Final Plat for Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition (city file 22-012) The applicant submitted an application for 106 units (29 single-family detached homes, 16 twin- homes, 24 villa homes, and 27 townhomes). The item was reviewed at the April 7 Planning Commission and Council approved the application on April 28. Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD for “Walcott Glen” by Pulte (PIDs 36- 119 -23-44-0013, 36-119-23-44-0009, 36-119-23-44-0008, 36-119-23-44-0010, 36-119-23-44- 0014, 36-119-23-44-0031, 36-119-23-44-0024, 36-119-23-44-0033, and 36-119-23-44- 0030) (city file 22-015) The plans include 44 single-family homes and 85 townhomes. The item was reviewed by the Parks and Trails Commission on April 21, a public hearing was held at the May 5 Planning Commission, Council reviewed and discussed on May 26, and approval was granted on June 9. Preliminary Plat and Variance for “Kariniemi Meadows” at 23185 CR 10 (PID 18-119-23- 11-0002) (city file 22-013) The applicant submitted a request for approval of a 10-lot residential subdivision. The item was reviewed at the March 17 Parks and Trails Commission, a public hearing was held at the May 5 Planning Commission meeting, and Council approved the application on May 26. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Variance for Ditzer Garage at 9320 Cherry Lane (PID 12- 119-23-43-0013) (city file 22-020) The CUP application was reviewed during a public hearing at the May 5 Planning Commission and approved at the May 26 Council meeting. The application requested a setback variance for an existing structure at the May Planning Commission meeting. The variance application was reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 2 and approval was granted by Council on June 23. PUD Amendment for Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition (city file 22-025) The applicant submitted a request for a PUD amendment for the side yard setback for twin-homes and townhomes. Council reviewed the item at the May 26 meeting. Council granted after-the- fact setback flexibility for the existing buildings constructed in error. Council denied the setback request for construction going forward. The applicant is revising their products to meet the setbacks as shown in the previously approved final plat for Rush Creek Reserve 2nd Addition. • Page 5 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov Election Information City of Corcoran Celebrates and Welcomes Staff Police Officer Steve Warren celebrated 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Corcoran in January. Police Officer Jesse Olson celebrated 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Corcoran in April. Construction Services Coordinator Mike Pritchard celebrated 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Corcoran in May. Dwight Klingbeil joined the Planning Department as the new part-time Planning Assistant in February. Tim Spellacy joined the Corcoran Police Department as the new Detective in May. Municipal Elections The City of Corcoran’s next municipal election will be held on November 8, 2022. Corcoran will have four positions on the ballot during the November General Election. The Mayor (two-year term) and three City Council positions (four-year terms). Interested Corcoran residents can file for these offices at City Hall. Those interested or have any questions are encourage to contact Michelle Friedrich, Deputy Clerk at mfriedrich@corcoranmn.gov or 763-400-7031 for more information. The filing period opens Tuesday, August 2 and closes on Tuesday, August 16 at 5 pm. Requirements for those individuals seeking public office: • Candidate must be an eligible voter. • Candidate is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or older. • Candidate has maintained residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the general election. The filing fee is $10 and payable upon filing. State Primary Election Dates June 24– August 5: In-person absentee voting at City Hall from 8 am – 4 pm or by absentee mail July 19: Last day to pre-register to vote for the primary (Registration on Election Day available). August 6: City Hall open from 10 am – 3 pm for in-person absentee voting August 8: City Hall open until 5 pm for in-person absentee voting August 9: Primary Election day, polls open from 7 am – 8 pm General Election Dates September 23: Absentee voting begins (Absentee voting available 46 days prior to the General Election). October 18: Last day to pre-register to vote for the general election (Registration on Election Day available). November 5: City Hall open from 10 am – 3 pm for absentee voting November 7: City Hall open until 5 pm for in-person absentee voting November 8: General Election day, polls open from 7 am – 8 pm For more information on elections visit mnvotes.org or contact Michelle Friedrich, Deputy Clerk at mfriedrich@corcoranmn.gov or 763-400-7031. Campaign Sign Enforcement Policy The City of Corcoran endeavors to treat all political candidates consistently and fairly. This enforcement policy applies to campaign signs placed within the City for all candidates, regardless of whether they seek federal, state, county, city, or school offices. Campaign signs may be placed on private property with the consent of the property owner. Pursuant to State of Minnesota law, campaign, private, and commercial signs are not allowed in the following locations: • State property • Public right-of-way for State highways • County property • Public right-of-way for County roads • City property • Public right-of-way for City streets If the City finds a campaign sign to have been placed in violation of this policy, the sign will be removed immediately and stored at Corcoran City Hall. Signs may be reclaimed during regular facility hours. Removed signs will be stored for five business days after the election, after which they will be disposed of. In an effort to maintain uniformity in enforcement, the City will enforce this policy and remove all campaign signs discovered to have been placed on City property or within 15 feet of the edge of the roadway on all streets within the City. • Page 6 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov Night to Unite! Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Night to Unite! is a nationwide event designed to strengthen neighborhood and community relationships. The Corcoran Police Department encourages participation in this celebration of community, crime prevention, and strong police/community partnerships. You can get involved by organizing a party for your neighborhood and registering the party at www.corcoranmn.gov — Our Community / Events / Corcoran Night to Unite. Be sure to register early to receive a party planning box! Neighborhood parties may include anything from large cook- outs with games and prizes to small gatherings with root beer floats. Not sure how to start planning your neighborhood party? The City of Corcoran website has many handy links for starting points and helpful materials! Remember, a strong community makes for a safe community. Everything we do to strengthen the ties among neighbors of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles makes our present and future much brighter. Celebrating Night to Unite! with the Corcoran Police Department and your neighbors is a positive way to build and nurture our community by starting, quite literally, in your own back (or front) yard. Returning in 2022 is the City-Wide Party at the Public Works building located at 9100 County Road 19, Corcoran, MN! Join us Tuesday, August 2 from 5 pm— 9pm for a night of fun filled with food, ice cream, bounce houses, firetrucks, and prizes! Public Safety Burn Permits The City has transitioned to an online process for residents to apply for burn permits. Once approved, the permit will be sent via email. Allow 2-3 business days for online permit payments and 7-10 business days for check or cash permit payments. Contact the Police Administrative Office at 763-420-8966 with any questions. To apply for a burn permit or for additional information visit www.corcoranmn.gov — Public Services / Police / Burning Regulations/Permits / Burning Permits & Guidelines. Burn permits are required for any fires larger than three-feet diameter by three-feet in height. Anything smaller than a three-foot by three-foot fire must be a recreational fire. Under normal conditions, burn permits can be purchased for either a one-month burn period for $10 or six-month burn period for $50. Any landowner or resident in Corcoran that does not have a permit for a controlled burn or bonfire can be cited and fined. Items approved to burn: vegetative material, such as grass, leaves, brush, and untreated lumber. Items not approved to burn: hazardous wastes, demolition debris, motor vehicles, oils, rubber, plastics, chemically-treated materials, sheet rock, paint, garbage, and debris castoff from businesses. You can find the complete list on the city’s website or on the MN DNR’s website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire. Corcoran Police Department Police Administrative Office Phone: 763-420-8966 FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 Become a Police Reserve Officer A Police Reserve Officer is a uniformed, non-sworn, non- paid volunteer who: Provides assistance to the Corcoran Police Department and valuable service to the community by helping to provide safety and protection for its citizens. Things We Do: • Traffic control, crowd control, and security at special events. • Help public with vehicle & home lockouts, stalled or disabled vehicles in traffic. • Assist at medical emergencies and accidents. • Provide security at crime scenes, traffic accidents and fires. Typical Events We Work: Hamel Rodeo • Demolition Derby Corcoran Country Daze • Parades • NTU Truck & Tractor Pull • Shop with A Cop Maple Grove Triathlon • Toys for Tots Requirements: √ 18 years of age or older √ High School Diploma or equivalent √ Valid MN Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days √ Pass a Comprehensive Background Investigation √ Must be able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. CONTACT: Ofc. Clay Decker Corcoran Police Department 8200 County Rd 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-8966 • Page 8 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov Public Works It’s not just dust! Excerpt of an article “Dust: Don’t Eat It! Control It!” When you see dust coming up from your roads, you're really seeing dollars thrown to the wind. Road dust is made up of fine particles that are important to the stability of the road. These particles are small enough to pass through a #200 sieve and feel like powder when rubbed between your fingers. When particles blow away, the gravel road begins to break down. Traffic scatters the coarser aggregate, causing potholes, ruts, washboards, loss of profile, loss of ditch lines, and other problems. Wetting the road surface helps to keep dust-related problems in check. Moisture helps particles adhere to each other and to aggregates, allowing for optimum compaction. The trick is to keep the road moist. Calcium chloride — what is it? Calcium chloride absorbs water vapor from the air and liquid water from the road bed. At 77 degrees Fahrenheit and 75 percent humidity, for example, it absorbs more than twice its weight in water. In addition, calcium chloride solutions attract more moisture to the road than they give up in evaporation. The road remains dense and compact under almost any level of traffic because calcium chloride keeps materials on the road by keeping moisture in the road, even under a burning sun on a sweltering day. Calcium chloride is generally sprayed as a 35 percent solution using a tank truck with a rear-mounted distribution bar that spreads the liquid evenly over the road. One pass will cover an 8 to 12 ft wide road. Two passes are needed on roads 16 to 18 ft wide. As soon as calcium chloride enters a road, it's attracted to negatively charged soil particles, such as clays, which help resist leaching. Calcium chloride may move deeper into the base during wet weather but will rise toward the surface during dry spells. An unpaved road stabilized with calcium chloride retains a moisture. The moisture retained keeps the surface plastic enough so fines can migrate into gaps formed between aggregates under the varying pressure of car and truck traffic. In short, calcium chloride does the following: • Reduces the amount of gravel needed in construction and maintenance • Extends the service life of the gravel-wearing course, decreasing blading and shaping • Controls dust and reinforces stabilization • Helps improve roads when used over time NOTE: Road projects and engineering studies have shown that using calcium chloride reduces the replacement cost of materials up to 80 percent as well as cuts grading costs as much as 50 percent. Dust Control Treatment Application There are over 100 miles of roads in the City of Corcoran, of which over 70 percent are maintained by the City. Approximately 60 percent of these maintained roads are gravel. Gravel roads are common in rural areas and may be referred to as 'dirt roads' in common speech, but that term is used more for unimproved roads with no surface material added. If well-constructed and maintained, a gravel road is an all-weather road. In order to keep gravel roads in good condition, a dust control product is applied to close to 80 percent of the City’s gravel roads. Benefits of using dust control include a more stabilized road, retained moisture for prolonged periods to reduce dust, a smoother driving surface, and reduced gravel replacement. The dust control product used for 2022 was calcium chloride and was applied to the scheduled roads mid- June. Total costs of the project are estimated and a dollar amount in the general fund is dedicated towards the project. In 2021, Council voted to eliminate dust control assessments for 2022. The dust control program was budgeted and funded by the City’s general fund which eliminated assessments. Contact Jessica Beise at 763-400-7029 or jbeise@corcoranmn.gov for further information. Applying Calcium Chloride Applying calcium chloride to gravel roads require some precise timing. To begin the process, the roads need to be appropriately graded. Next, the weather needs to cooperate. Assuming the first two steps follow schedule, now the product, calcium chloride needs to arrive on time to coincide with the road preparation. Depending on train schedules and contractor scheduling, there can be delays in receiving the calcium chloride, which may cause a need for grading to be redone on the scheduled gravel road. Your patience is appreciated as the Corcoran Public Works department completes dust control on scheduled collector roads. Septic System Information Hennepin County regulates most septic systems in the county. This includes inspections and enforcement. The program protects ground and surface water and prevents waterborne illness. Residents of Corcoran should contact Hennepin County for septic system questions. Visit www.hennepin.us/septic for more information or contact environment@hennepin.us or 612-543-5200. In Hennepin County, selling your home doesn't require a septic system inspection. By state law you must properly disclose to the buyer information about the septic system. A well-informed buyer will want a thorough inspection. Many lenders require a compliance inspection before they issue a mortgage. • Page 9 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov 2022 Corcoran Recycling Schedule www.randysenviornmentalservices.com Environmental The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) provides a variety of services to 2.7 million people living in the seven county Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. These services include: survey for and control mosquitos, monitor deer tick populations, survey for and control nuisance causing mosquitos, biting gnats, and public education. 2021 Larval Control: Mosquito larvae usually develop in standing water and are most common after a rainfall. Larval control materials are applied via helicopter, backpack, or by hand. Sites Inspected: 1191 Acres Treated: 5625.51 2021 Adult Control: The larval control program is supplemented with limited adult mosquito control. Sites Inspected: 191 Acres Treated: 6.25 2021 Disease Prevention: Controlling the mosquito species that are most likely to spread disease is a top priority. Tires Removed: 3 Disease Prevention Property Inspections: 10 For details on where treatments are scheduled each day visit www.mmcd.org or call the 24-hour Biteline at 651-643-8383. Mosquito Control Activity Summary Elm Creek Watershed We all live in a watershed, and protecting our watershed is everyone’s responsibility. The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) is the regional governmental unit responsible for protecting the water resources of the Elm Creek Watershed, located in central or northwest Hennepin County. Corcoran comprises 36.06 square miles of the 130.61 square miles of the Elm Creek Watershed. What is a watershed? Source: www.hennepin.us/residents/environment/natural-resources-management-planning A watershed is an area of land that catches rain, snow, and any other form of water and drains to a lake, stream, wetland or groundwater. The rain water that falls on your house, lawn or driveway runs into a nearby lake, river, or stream. This water, like all the surface water in Hennepin County, will flow into the Mississippi River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. Actions taken to protect or pollute water will impact the quality of lakes, rivers or wetlands downstream. What is illicit discharge? Illicit discharge is defined as any direct or indirect non-storm/rainwater that discharges into our watersheds. The runoff from washing your car, pressure washing your patio furniture, deck or driveway, over watering of lawns, septic systems that are not operating correctly, and swimming pool discharges are all forms of illicit discharge. Livestock farms that do not properly dispose of manure or runoff from barns are also forms of illicit discharge and contribute to polluting of creeks and streams that flow into main watersheds. If you notice a situation that may be an illicit discharge, complete the complaint form at www.corcoranmn.gov — How do I? / MS4 Corcoran Complaint Form Organics Recycling All food: fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and bones, dairy products, eggs and egg shells, pasta, bread, beans, rice, nuts and shells Food-soiled paper: pizza boxes from delivery, napkins, paper towels, paper egg cartons Certified compostable products: compostable paper and plastic cups, plates, bowls, utensils and containers; look for the BPI logo or the term "compostable" on certified products Other compostable household items: coffee grounds and filters, cotton balls and paper swabs, houseplant trimmings, tea bags, wooden chopsticks, popsicle sticks and toothpicks • Page 10 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov Parks & Recreation Field and Park Shelter Rental Available City Park is a wonderful spot to host your family gathering whether it be a graduation party, family reunion, birthday party, etc. With a park shelter, softball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, your next gathering is sure to be a hit! City Park Rentals: Pavilion……………………………………$100 (per use/per day) Ballfields/Soccer Fields……………$22/hr (2 hour minimum) Tennis Courts………...….……………$30 (All courts — 4 hour use) Volleyball Court………………………$15 (2 hour use) Residents receive a 10% discount on rentals at City Park. A $350 damage deposit, reservation form, and payment for the reservation is required prior to reservation. For availability and more information contact Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor at jchristensenbuck@corcoranmn.gov. For additional information visit www.corcoranmn.gov — Public Services / Parks and Recreation / City Park. For the most up to date information on program weather related cancellations, call the City of Corcoran weather line at 763-400-7025. Questions regarding parks and recreation items can be directed to Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor at jchristensenbuck@corcoranmn.gov. The City of Corcoran and the NW Area Jaycees will be teaming up to run the 3rd annual doubles bean bag tournament this year at Country Daze! The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 13 with check-in at 11 am and games beginning at 12 pm. Teams will pay $40 to play in this double elimination tournament to win CASH prizes. Registration will close on Thursday, August 11 at 11:59 pm. For more information or to register visit https://cityofcorcoran.revtrak.net/rw-parks- recreation/ or contact Recreation Supervisor, Jessica Christensen Buck jchristensenbuck@corcoranmn.gov. Fall Baseball Registration It’s time to start thinking about fall baseball! Registration opened to all on Monday, June 20 at 8 am and runs through Sunday, July 24 at 11:59 pm (or until filled), and can be completed online at www.corcoranmn.gov — Public Services / Parks and Recreation. Bats, game balls, and helmets will be provided. Kids should bring their own gloves and water bottles. Registration will be available for t-ball (4-5 years old), coach pitch (6-7 years old), and machine pitch (8-10 years old). T-ball takes place on Monday nights, coach pitch takes place on Wednesday nights, and machine pitch takes place on Monday and Wednesday nights. The season runs approximately five weeks from mid-late August through the end of September with no games or practices on Labor Day. Volunteer coaches are needed – if interested, be sure to mark that on your child’s registration! Volunteer coaches receive one registration refund at the end of the season. Visit www.corcoranmn.gov — Public Services / Parks and Recreation for more information. • Page 11 Summer/Fall 2022 www.corcoranmn.gov Corcoran Happenings North Hennepin Pioneer Society Summerfest 2022 Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 14 for the annual Summerfest at the Burschville School. Dave from “Smokin Bonez”, a new food service truck to the event, will be serving families in attendance. It has been 128 years since the one-room school opened for students and 27 years of Summerfest fun. The Pioneer Society invites alumni, family, friends, and people interested in local history to Summerfest. Entertainment by the Jolly Jammers, free face painting, kids’ games, flea market, and more! Funds collected at Summerfest help keep up the expenses of insurance, painting, utilities, maintenance, and lawn mowing. The Society is continuously seeking historical documents, photographs or items you may have for donation. They are also seeking voluntary help for the grounds upkeep, building maintenance labor, and monetary donations to help with the expenses. NHPS is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization. Interested in becoming a member? Call Bonnie at 763-420-3440 or Verneal at 763- 498-8677 for more information or email CorcoranSchool1894@gmail.com. Corcoran Lions Events NTPA Fall Tractor Pull When: Saturday, August 27 Gates Open: 5 pm Start Time: 7 pm Demo Derby When: Saturday, September 10 Gates Open: 5 pm Start Time: 7 pm All events located at Corcoran Lions Park. Visit www.corcoranlions.org for more information. Country Daze 2022 Sponsored by: Northwest Area Jaycees and Corcoran Lions Live Music | Family Fun | All Ages Welcome Celebrating its 19th year, the Metro’s Biggest Backyard Party returns to Corcoran Lions Park, August 12 & 13! Featuring performances Friday and Saturday night from Russell Dickerson, Craig Morgan, Drake White, and Drew Parker and more! For additional event information and tickets visit www.corcorancountrydaze.org. FREE kid friendly activities for all ages, including: inflatables and bounce houses, carnival games, pony rides, petting zoo, police, fire and rescue exhibits, along with a Car and Tractor Show, Saturday, August 13 from 10 am — 4 pm. For the most up-to-date information visit: facebook.com/corcorancountrydaze @corcoran_country_daze Corcoran Lions Scholarship Awards Ceremony The Corcoran Lions held their 34th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony at Hope Community Church on May 17. Since 1989 Corcoran have given 960 scholarships to students that live in Corcoran, totaling $590,700.00. This year there were 17 scholarship recipients. Back row: Jon Bottema - Corcoran City Council, Alberto Lopez - Rockford High School, Jacob Regan - Osseo High School, Julian Haynes - Northwest Passage High School, Parker Tabor - Minnetonka High School, Ryan Bottema - Maple Grove High School, Nathan Grahek - Buffalo High School, Brendan Kariniemi - Buffalo High School, Alexander Michuda - Buffalo High School. Front row: Alan Urbina -Rockford High School, Matthew Westrich - St. Katherine’s Academy, Ella Robberstad- Rockford High School, Jessica Ziemiecki - Rockford High School, Ella Hickmann - Buffalo High School, Esther Green - Buffalo High School, Susanne Lehtola - Buffalo High School, Dave Poppler - Corcoran Lions President. Not present: Jayden Buxton - Kaleidoscope Charter School, Preston Smith - Rockford High School and Jerry Cain - Corcoran Lions Scholarship Committee Chairman. Corcoran Lions presented Jayden Buxton with the 13th annual Bill and Charlotte Schalo Memorial Community Service Scholarship. Jayden has been volunteering many years at the Corcoran Lions Park events. 1st Annual Hope Community BBQ RibFest Date: Saturday, August 6 Time: 10 am / BBQ served at 12 pm Where: Hope Community Church 19951 Oswald Farm Road, Corcoran, MN Inflatables for the kids, cornhole for the adults, and BBQ for all! All activities (except eating delicious BBQ) are free! Meal tickets include a choice of barbeque ribs or chicken, beans, corn, bread, and more. Join us for lots of fun, food, and activities to encourage and bring together our community. Meal Tickets: Adults - $12 / Children (12 & under) - $8 Tickets are on sale now. Purchase meal tickets at www.myhopecommunity.com or in person after Sunday morning service. 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID ROGERS, MN PERMIT NO. 98 General Information • Page 12 www.corcoranmn.gov Summer/Fall 2022 City of Corcoran Main Office — 763-420-2288 City of Corcoran meetings can be viewed via video links at www.corcoranmn.gov. Upcoming Meetings City Council Meetings July 28, Aug 11 & 25, Sept 8 & 22, Oct 13 & 27 7 pm Planning Commission Meetings Aug 4, Sept 1 & Oct 6 7 pm Parks & Trails Commission Meetings Aug 18, Sept 15 & Oct 20 7 pm Corcoran News is published quarterly by the City of Corcoran to update residents and businesses on city government news. City Council Tom McKee, Mayor tmckee@corcoranmn.gov Jon Bottema, Councilor jbottema@corcoranmn.gov Alan Schultz, Councilor aschultz@corcoranmn.gov Jeremy Nichols, Councilor jnichols@corcoranmn.gov Dean Vehrenkamp, Councilor dvehrenkamp@corcoranmn.gov City Administrator Jessica Beise 763-400-7029 jbeise@corcoranmn.gov City Website www.corcoranmn.gov Receive Upcoming Council Packets Subscribe to receive upcoming Council Agenda Packets. Visit www.corcoranmn.gov — Our Government / Council / Agenda Packets and look for the gray BELL icon with Subscribe and follow the prompts. Yard Waste and Compost Site Corcoran currently does not have a compost or yard waste site. The nearest site available for residents is the Maple Grove Yard Waste Site. For a small fee Corcoran residents can drop off yard waste, which includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, and logs up to 10" in diameter. The fee is based on the volume and type of material you bring in. All materials must be removed from bags at the site. Located at 10300 Maple Grove Parkway N, Maple Grove, MN the site is open from 8 am — 7 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am — 7 pm Sunday through November 30. Visit www.mgyardwaste.com or call 763-420-4886 for more information. Consumer Confidence Report Water Quality Annually the City must publish a report on its water quality called the Consumer Confidence Report. To learn more about the City’s water supply and to view the 2021 report visit www.corcoranmn.gov — Our Community / New Resident Information / Corcoran Water Reports. 2021 Corcoran Drinking Water Report Utility Billing Step 1: Setting up water and utility service Set up your city water and utility services before you pay online. Visit www.corcoranmn.gov — How do I? / Sign Up For / Water and Utility Billing to complete the form to begin service. Step 2: Online payment processing The City has partnered with BS&A Software and InvoiceCloud to offer online account viewing and e-payment options. You will need your account number in order to access your utility account or pay your bill online. Your account number can be found on the upper right-hand side of your bill. If you do not have your account number, contact utilitybilling@corcoranmn.gov or call 763-420-2288 — Option 1. Visit www.corcoranmn.gov — Pay Bills to view, pay or login to your utility billing account. Subscribe to the City Newsletter Visit www.corcorcoranmn.gov — Our Community / What’s New / Newsletters and look for the gray BELL icon with Subscribe and follow the prompts.