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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10 -- Fall-Winter2040 Comp Plan Update Work continues on the 2040 Compre- hensive Plan Update which is to be completed by the end of 2018. The major discussions taking place now are related to transportation, land use, and utilities. To ensure an adequate amount of time is spent on these items the 2040 Comp Plan calendar has been amended to allow for more discussion. The revised goal is to have a draft plan presented at a community open house in January 2018. The 2040 Comp Plan draft will be based upon information received from surveys, formal and informal community input at meetings, and City Council direction. For the most up to date information see the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us or connect with Brad Martens at 763-400- 7030 or bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us. 2040 Comp Plan Info 2030 Comp Plan http://bit.ly/2n9wTxd 2040 Comp Plan Video Archives http://bit.ly/2nwy62j Council Agenda Packets http://bit.ly/2mLysOo Council Minutes http://bit.ly/2mLyqpF 2040 Comprehensive Plan Resident Input Over the past year, approximately 100-150 residents have helped shape Corcoran’s future by sharing their ideas and thoughts about the 2040 Comprehensive Plan by:  Participating in 2040 Comp Plan Surveys  Attended 2040 Comp Plan Work Session Meetings  Visited a City event to share input on the 2040 Comp Plan Fall/Winter 2017 A Big Year in Corcoran: Sprint to the Finish in 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Corcoran News Fall/Winter 2017 2040 Comp Plan Dates City Hall 2040 Comp Plan Community Meetings CANC: October 10, 2017 — Open House CANC: October 19, 2017 — Draft Discussion October 26, 2017 — Land Use Work Session Save the Date 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House January 2018 — Open House Actual date in January TBD, check website for updates As we begin the final quarter of 2017, I can’t help but look back and consider how big a year it has been. Below is a short list of some of the notable items that have taken place this year, more information on many of these items can be found in this newsletter:  Ron Thomas was elected the new Mayor of Corcoran and was joined by Jonathan Bottema and Brian Dejewski as new Councilmembers.  The City adopted a new set of strategic goals.  The Ravinia development has reached over 100 new homes occupied with new residents.  A new development called Bass Lake Crossings was approved and a development called Bass Lake Estates is under review.  A re-design is taking place at the CR 10/50 intersection.  The downtown utility and street improvement project is finishing its punch list items and properties are connecting to the water and sewer system.  The City hired its first ever Public Works Director.  Work sessions and surveys have been taking place for the update to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be completed in 2018.  The preliminary levy is adopted for the 2018 budget with the formal budget hearing scheduled for December 14. I sincerely thank each of you who have taken the time to share your thoughts and recommendations regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and strongly encourage those who are interested to do the same. As I’ve mentioned before, decisions are made by those that show up, and those who do truly make a difference. As always, if you have questions don’t hesitate to reach out to the City Council or me. My contact information is bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us or 763-400-7030. I wish you a great fall season, the holidays will be here before we know it. Sincerely, Brad Martens City Administrator City of Corcoran Page 12 6 Page Public Works/Public Safety 4 Page Budget Updates Page 12  Page 2 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Corcoran Happenings 8-9 Page 11 Page 7 Page 16 General Information Public Safety 9 Page Parks & Recreation Page 5 Page 5 Page 8 City Updates The City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday’s of the month at 7:00 pm at City Hall. 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 on the City’s website . Interim Use Permit for Community Solar Garden at 23850 County Road 50  Approved the Interim Use Permit with amendments to remove barbed wire on the fence and increased the performance bond amount to include landfill costs. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD for “Bass Lake Crossing” a residential development at County Road 10 and Larkin Road  Approved the preliminary plat and related items to allow 97 single family homes.  Approved an amendment to the conditions for the development allowing sidewalks on one side of the road instead of both sides. Sketch Plan – Bass Lake Estates  Reviewed a sketch plan for a proposed development with 58 single family homes adjacent to self-storage at 19235 County Road 10 and 19219 County Road 10. Petition for Removal of Dust Control Program — Lily Pond Lane  Accepted the petition; directed staff to remove Lily Pond Lane from future dust control programs unless included again at the direction of the City Council. Addressing Specific Crime/Drug Issues to Retain a Safe Atmosphere Action Plan  Provided an update on work being completed by the newly named Crime, Drug, and Safety Task Force.  Reviewed and accepted work plan presented by the Crime, Drug and Safety Committee. Speed Study Request – County Road 50  Approved a resolution requesting a speed study by Hennepin County and MNDOT on County Road 50; the goal is to move the 55 mph speed limit further west on County Road 50 so it is after the entrance to the School District property. Willow Drive/Larkin Road Appraisal Authorization and Road Feasibility Study  Authorized the City Administrator to execute an agreement with a licensed appraiser to obtain a letter of benefit or similar for the Willow Drive/Larkin Road feasibility study.  A draft feasibility study was presented with options for moving forward with the project; Council discussed various costs and options; directed staff to complete a feasibility study of paving Trail Haven Road and bring back to review. Years of Service Recognition—Jesse Olson  Mayor Thomas thanked Officer Olson for his service and for the work he and the entire Corcoran Police Department do for the community. Credit Card Processing  Authorized staff to engage RevTrak to provide credit card processing services. Amendment to Roehlke Purchase Agreement  Authorized the Mayor and City Administrator to execute an amendment to the Roehlke Purchase Agreement to extend the term to exercise options. TIF Presentation – Mike Fischer  Council received a presentation on information related to establishing a TIF district.  Discussed information related to creating a TIF district; no action was taken. I-94 West Chamber of Commerce – DJ Hartley  Council received a presentation on activities of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce. Final PUD Development Plan, Vacation and Final Plat for U.S. Home Corporation (dba Lennar) for Ravinia 7th Addition (City File 17-013)  Approved items related to the 7th addition which platted an additional 36 lots in Ravinia bringing the new total to 270. Solar Ordinance Update  Directed staff to begin the process to amend the solar ordinance to eliminate community solar gardens as an allowed use in all districts. Five Year Financial Management Plan  Tammy Omdal of Northland Securities presented the plan; Council accepted the plan. 2018 Budget and Preliminary Levy  Council reviewed draft 1 and and held a budget work session.  Approved the resolution certifying the preliminary levy with an additional $16,000 allocated towards code enforcement. Introduction of Public Works Director – Kevin Mattson  Council welcomed Kevin to the Corcoran team. Community Events Environmental 10 Page Building Permits In planning your construction projects for next year, please remember that the City has a number of guidelines and checklist handouts available to help you with the permit process. Handouts and permit forms are available at City Hall or on our website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. If you have any questions please stop by City Hall or call Mike Pritchard at 763-400-7033. For Building Code related questions, please call our contracted Building Official, Metro West Inspections at 763-479-1720.  Page 3 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Ravinia Development Updates 2017 Pictured above Springdale I Ravinia Classic Collection Based upon current house sales in 2015-2017, 115 new homes have been permitted and built in the Corcoran Ravinia neighbor- hood. This Lennar Homes Development is located at County Road 101 and Gleason Parkway, in the southeast corner of Corcoran. City Updates Continued... Code Enforcement Update – Mike Pritchard  Mike provided an update on options for streamlining the code enforcement process; Council directed staff to proceed as recommended and requested an overview of existing processes. Truck Purchase – Public Works  Approved the purchase of a truck to replace a totaled truck from fire damage from January. Resolution in Support of Brockton Interchange  Approved the resolution supporting the City of Dayton’s applications for grant funding. 2017 Night to Unite and Country Daze Recap  Heard an update from staff; Council thank all that were involved with the event and approved the resolution.  The City Council shared their positive experiences at Country Daze and discussed the importance of the event for the community. Motley Lot Line Adjustment and Variance for 6620 Pioneer Trail  Approved the lot line adjustment. Preliminary Plat for “Gmach Farm Subdivision” on property at 22525 County Road 117  Approved the items as presented which would allow for two new lots upon satisfaction of conditions in the approvals. Bass Lake Crossing Final Plat and PUD and Development Contract  Approved the items as presented including the final plat for the first phase of the development which includes 42 of the 97 lot subdivision. 2018 Proposed Levies and Taxes Insert  Directed staff to submit the insert to Hennepin County to mailed with the proposed taxes and levies notice in November. Dog Kennel Discussion  Discussed the number of existing and proposed dog kennels; directed staff to have the Planning Commission discuss the issue and make a recommendation to Council. 2017 City Council Strategic Goals In 2017, City Council held two strategic planning work sessions. The City Council directed staff to focus on seven strategic goals for the City. Here is an update on how each strategic goal is progressing: Retain and Attract Business (EDA, Chamber, etc.)  Staff presented options for a work plan and Council provided direction. Staff has begun scheduling meetings with business owners. The Council heard presentations from the local Chambers of Commerce and an expert on Tax Increment Financing. Pave a Portion of a Gravel Collector Road  Council adopted the assessment policy. Staff was directed to develop a recommendation for paving gravel roads based on existing Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds and future MSA funds which the City can borrow ahead. Additional funding sources may be discussed upon the conclusion of a feasibility study. Council ordered a feasibility study of Willow Drive/ Larkin Road and Trail Haven Road. Increase Communication (social media, communication plan, etc.)  Staff presented options for a work plan and Council provided direction. Staff was directed to implement social media with Facebook and Twitter. Staff was directed investigate increasing notification distances for land use applications, review options for website improvements and explore emergency alert systems as part of the 2018. Increase Opportunities for Building Rights  Council held a Land Use work session as part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and will continue to review the building rights program as part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. Address Specific Crime/Drug Issues to Retain Safe Atmosphere  Mayor Thomas and Councilmember Dejewski were appointed to a sub-committee to provide recommendations to address specific crime/drug issues to retain a safe atmosphere. The sub-committee created a work plan that was approved for implementation. City Updates www.ci.corcoran.mn.us  Page 4 Fall/Winter 2017 Truth-in-Taxation Hearing Budget Meeting City Council Chambers Thursday, December 14, 7:00 pm Learn More… The entire budget and related staff reports are available on the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. Under the Government tab click “Council” then “Agenda Packets” then “2017”. Select the 2017-09-14 Council Agenda packet to view the budget used to set the preliminary levy. The City Administrator Brad Martens, can also be reached at 763-420-2288 or bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us for further questions. N E X T S T E P S A L LO C AT I O N O F TA X D O L L A R S The median household value in Corcoran is project- ed to increase to $335,062. The City taxes on a home of that value using the projected tax rate is $1,496 or about $125 per month. The chart below shows where the $1,496 is allocated based upon the overall percentage of City expenditures. Item Annual Cost Monthly Cost Administration $284.24 $23.69 Planning /Engineering $29.92 $2.49 Building Inspections $44.88 $3.74 Public Works/Parks $448.80 $37.40 Police/Fire $478.72 $39.89 Transfers $59.84 $4.99 Debt Service $149.60 $12.47 2 0 1 8 P R O P O S E D B U D G E T A N D L E V Y Home Value Tax Rate City Tax 2017 $318,500 45.994% $1,425 2018 $335,062 45.599% $1,496 TA X E F F EC T The adopted preliminary levy is in the amount off $4,013,035 which is a $296,870 or 7.99% increase from the 2017 levy. Despite this increase, the tax rate is projected to decrease slightly from 45.994% to 45.599% due to new construction and increased valuations. As the City of Corcoran grows it will often be the case to see higher percentage overall levy increases. However it is the goal of the Council to continue to lower the overall tax rate. A reduced tax rate means that properties with no change in value would see a decrease in City taxes. Properties with valuation increases would likely see an increase. According to the City Assessor, the following average increases took place in Corcoran: Residential: 5.2% Farm: -.93% Commercial: 9.2% Industrial: 11.4% Using this information, a home previously valued at $318,500 (median value) could now be valued at $335,062. The anticipated tax impact in this example would be as follows: The City Council will continue to refine the budget and levy prior to approval which is anticipated on December 14th. The levy can decrease once ap- proved, however it cannot increase. The City Council adopted its preliminary levy for 2018 at the September 14th meeting. This levy amount may be decreased prior to final approval but not increased. This levy amount was used to create the City tax amount you see on your proposed 2018 levies and taxes notice. W H Y I S A P R O P E R T Y TA X N E E D E D ? Only a small portion of the City budget is funded through fees or charges for services. For 2018 the portion proposed to be funded by fees or charges covers only 20% of our expenditures. The remaining 80% is funded through the property tax levy. Corcoran Lions  Page 3 Winter/Spring 2016 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us www.ci.corcoran.mn.us  Page 5 Fall/Winter 2017 Community Events Corcoran Night to Unite 2017 Neighbors joined in across the City of Corcoran on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, to celebrate Corcoran’s Night to Unite! which is a nationwide event designed to strengthen neighborhood and community relationships. This year, eight neighborhood parties were hosted by local residents and the City event was again successfully held at the Public Works facility located at 9100 County Road 19, in Corcoran. Family-fun activities at the City event included face painting, a sidewalk chalk competition, jump houses, photo contests, dinner, and a chance to win many prizes donated by local area businesses. Corcoran residents met new neighbors and connected with old neighbors at the annual Night to Unite! in Corcoran. Emergency response teams that service the City of Corcoran and visited the event included North Memorial ambulance and North Memorial helicopter air-care services, Loretto, Rogers, and Hanover Fire Departments, Hennepin County Special Operation Forces, and DNR canine and Hennepin County horse patrol units all participated in the annual event. The Corcoran Police Department, city staff and council members visited neighborhood parties, celebrating the community of Corcoran. Night to Unite! is sponsored by the City of Corcoran, AAA, and the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association. Thank you also to Brock White, Corporate Connections, DW’s Spark and Arc, Fergu- son, Kris Engineering, Inc., and Storman’s Food & Fuel, and M-R Sign. The Corcoran Night to Unite would not be possible without the teamwork of the Corcoran Police and Public Works departments, City of Corcoran, Rogers Fire Department, Hanover Fire Depart- ment, and Loretto Fire Department. The support of local and area businesses who provided each neighborhood party with fabulous prizes are greatly appreciated and are a valuable part of the Corcoran community. Fast Fact: Snow Shoveling — Overexertion and Injuries Source: www.fema.gov Snow shoveling can be hazardous. More than 10,000 people visit emergency rooms each year due to overexertion and injury from snow shoveling, including strains, cuts, and fractures from slipping and falling. Nearly 100 people die every year from heart attacks brought on by shoveling snow. Use caution, take breaks, push the snow instead of lifting it when possible, and lift lighter loads. City Welcomes Public Works Director The City of Corcoran welcomed Kevin Mattson to the team on July 31, as the City’s first ever Public Works Director. Kevin is a licensed professional engineer and has over 12 years of experience in the field. Kevin’s role will be to oversee all Public Works operations and city engineering processes. Pat Meister will continue his role as Public Works Superintendent managing the day to day operations of the public works crew. A significant portion of the cost of the public works director position will be covered by reduced consultant engineering hours and also by billing Kevin’s time to developers for project plan reviews that previously would have been sent to consultants. The City will continue to use consultant engineering services for the foreseeable future as projects come in. Goals over the next several months for the public works director position include completing the downtown project, monitoring newly proposed developments, revamping the pavement management plan, creating a right-of-way maintenance policy, along with many other projects as the city continues to change and grow. Outside of work Kevin enjoys time with family including his wife, Carly, and three- month old daughter Evelyn. His other pastime, unfortunately is being a very outspoken Green Bay Packers fan…this apparently eluded us in the interview process. We’ll keep him anyway. Kevin can be reached at kmattson@ci.corcoran.mn.us. www.ci.corcoran.mn.us  page 6 Fall/Winter 2017 Public Works A goal of the Corcoran Public Works Department is to clear snow and ice from City roads as soon as possible. Delays may occur in the event of equipment breakdown or extreme weather conditions. The safety of the public and the City employees is a top priority. Currently the City has more than 65 miles of roads that are maintained by the Public Works department. The criteria for the decision to begin snow and/or ice control operation are as follows:  Snow accumulation of two inches or more warrants the plowing of asphalt roads, two to four inches warrants the plowing of both asphalt and gravel roads dependent on road conditions. Call out is normally at 2:00 am when practical.  High volume major collector roads and roads with steep hills and curves receive first priority.  Safety of the plow operators and the public are important. Therefore snowplowing operations may be terminated after 12-14 hours to allow personnel adequate time to rest. High winds creating white out conditions could cause suspension of services until weather improves. The City will assume no responsibility for damage to underground lawn sprinkling systems, exterior lighting systems, and similar landscaping installed in the public right-of-way. To review the City approved policy view the city website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us and select Departments - Public Works/Parks Department - Snowplowing. Garbage Can Driveway Location During winter months, please be sure to place garbage containers inside your driveway perimeter or boundary on garbage pickup days. Garbage containers should never be placed on the roadway. A Quick Mailbox Reminder Inspect your existing mail box post for damage and replace before the winter snowplowing season begins. Ensure your mail box posts are sturdy, set solidly in the ground, and in good condition before the snow falls. Swing-Away Mail Box Post Option Available Swing-Away Mail Box Posts are designed to reduce or eliminate damages to mail receptacles during inclement weather. The swing-away posts are constructed of galvanized steel and are designed to meet the Postal regulations and MNDOT’s specifications. An example is currently on display by the front doors of Corcoran City Hall. The Swing-Away Mail Box Posts are available to purchase for $65.00 for the individual product or for $150.00, you can have Corcoran Public Works install it. Please call 763-420-2288 for more information or to schedule the installation. Leaf Disposal www.ci.corcoran.mn.us How to Dispose of Leaves and Brush Yard waste disposal includes backyard composting, brush, garden debris, grass clippings, leaves, sod, logs, trees, stumps, indoor and outdoor plants, mulch and wood chips. State law prohibits disposal of all yard, brush and tree waste in landfills or solid waste facilities. Ash Tree Disposal Hennepin County prohibits hauling ash tree waste. Ash tree waste should be takin to closest disposal site to minimize the spread of the emerald ash borer. Some yard waste haulers and sites cannot accept ash tree waste. Visit http:// www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/ eab/ashtreewaste.aspx for a list of ash tree disposal sites. Included below are some ideas for disposing of leaves and brush: Curbside Pickup Contact your waste hauler for information, availability and material prep. Yard Waste Drop Off Sites Open to all Hennepin County residents. Call before visiting these businesses for hours, materials they accept, requirements and fees. SKB Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station 630 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis 612-331-4610 Open to the public Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm (all year) Saturday 7 am - noon (Apr-Nov only) Maple Grove Yard Waste Site 10300 Maple Grove Parkway, Maple Grove 763-420-4886 Maple Grove, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and New Hope residents at no charge. General public may have fees -- call first for fees. Rogers residents need a City Hall issued permit to dump. Open Apr 1-Nov 30 Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 7 pm Sunday 11 am - 7 pm The Mulch Store Locations in: * Burnsville, 952-736-1915 * Empire Township, 651-423-4401 * Minnetrista, 952-446-1056 * Shakopee, 952-445-2139 Open to the public. For hours at each location, visit The Mulch Store website at www.mulchstoremn.com/.  page 7 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Public Safety Fire Department News The City of Corcoran contracts with the Loretto Fire Department, the Rogers Fire Department, and the Hanover Fire Department for fire protection services for Corcoran residents. To view the Corcoran map that includes the Fire Department boundaries visit www.ci.corcoran.mn.us and select Departments, Emergency Management and then select Fire Protection Services, or click here to view the map. Loretto Fire Department Open House When: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 4:00-8:00 pm Where: 259 North Medina Street, Loretto There will be a Pig Roast Dinner (free will offering), games and inflatables, silent auction, face painting, fire truck rides, demonstrations, free drawings, and more! Join the Loretto Fire Department Come meet our local Firefighters, tour the Fire Station, and join our team by becoming a Loretto firefighter. Rogers Fire Department Open House When: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm Where: 21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers Highlights of the Open House include an extrication car demonstration, fire truck rides, and hose spraying, along with visits from the Rogers Police Department and North Ambulance services, ! For more information, visit www.cityofrogers.org/fire-dept. Hanover Fire Department Poultry Social When: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 7:00 –9:00 pm Where: 11250 5th St NE, Hanover Hanover Fire Department will be sponsoring a Poultry Social event to raise funds for the Hanover Fire Department. Please consider joining them for this annual event! For more information, visit http://hanoverfiremn.org/. The Corcoran Police Department shares information on Facebook and Twitter regarding emergency information, weekly press releases, special events and other happenings around the community. View or follow the links below for more information: Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Corcoran- Police-Department/459695357400188 Twitter: www.twitter.com/corcoranpolice Public Safety Burning Permits If you choose to burn yard debris, don’t forget to apply for a burning permit; it only takes a couple of minutes to apply in person during the business hours of Monday through Friday 7:30 am—5:00 pm and Thursdays 7:30 am—9:00 pm at the Corcoran Police Department. 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. Burn permits are not required when the ground is snow-covered, which is ground that has a continuous unbroken cover of snow to a depth of three inches or more surrounding the immediate area of the fire. 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. Drug Deactivation & Disposal Bags Do you have unused medication lying around the house? In partnership with Corcoran Lions, the Corcoran Police Department now offers a free, simple way for residents to dispose of small amounts of unused medication. Deterra Drug Deactivation Bags deactivate the chemicals found in medication, preventing injury to children and pets that may accidentally consume spare medications. The bags are also degradable and can be disposed of in normal trash, helping to prevent damage to the environment. Deterra bags can deactivate up to 45 pills, 6 oz. of liquid, or 6 medical patches. All they require is warm tap water! If you would like a Deterra Bag, please stop by the Corcoran Police Department located in City Hall to pick one up. The Corcoran Police Department is open Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM-5:00PM, and on Fridays from 8:00AM-12:00PM. For more informa- tion, please contact the Corcoran Police Department at 763-420-7026. Save the Dates: Firearm Safety 2018 March 18, 25 April 8, 15, 22, 28 Truck Safety 2018 March 1 Corcoran Police Social Media Hunting Reminder Many of us look forward to fall as a great time to be outdoors. It is possible that you may hear gunshots in the distance when you’re outside. Because hunting is permissible in most areas of the City of Corcoran, we have citizens who hunt or allow others to hunt on their property with written permission. You can get a copy of the firearm ordinances and regulations at City Hall, the Police Department, or on the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. You will need a license for the game you wish to hunt. A person may not shoot, hunt or discharge a deadly weapon or take a wild animal with a firearm within 500 feet of any structure or corral containing livestock without written permission from the landowner. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website (MN DNR) has a vast amount of information on hunter safety, seasons, regulations, licenses, and much more. Their website is: www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/ index.html Be an ethical hunter and follow safe hunting practices. Corcoran PD asks that hunters respect others and their property while hunting. Everyone has the right to enjoy the outdoors safely. www.ci.corcoran.mn.us  page 8 Fall/Winter 2017 2017 Corcoran Event Calendar Oct 5: Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Oct 4-6: St. Thomas the Apostle Garage Sale Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Church Oct 11: Wayzata Referendum Meeting 7:00 pm — Central Middle School Oct 12: City Council Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Oct 13-14/20-21/27-28: Haunted Acres Sponsored by Lions and NW Area Jaycees 7:00 pm — Corcoran Lion’s Park Oct 17: Parks & Trails Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Oct 26: City Council Meeting 5:30 pm — Land Use Work Session 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Oct 28: Corcoran Pumpkin Carving Sponsored by Heidi’s GrowHaus 12:00—4:00 pm — Heidi’s GrowHaus Nov 2: Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Nov 9: City Council Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Nov 10: Holiday — City Hall Closed Nov 20: City Council Meeting (Monday) 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Nov 21: Parks & Trails Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Nov 23-24: Holiday— City Hall Closed Dec 7: Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Dec 14: City Council Meeting 7:00 pm — Budget Meeting & Public Comment 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Dec 19: Parks & Trails Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Dec 25/26: Holiday — City Hall Closed Dec 28: City Council Meeting 7:00 pm — Council Chambers For the most up to date calendar information, visit www.ci.corcoran.mn.us and check out the Upcoming Events link. Parks & Recreation  page 9 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Corcoran Skating Rinks Corcoran's skating rinks offer fun and recreation for cold weather enthusiasts of all ages. Building and maintaining them depends on many variables. To start making ice, crews need temperatures to be around 0 degrees to –10 degrees F for about one week and frozen ground about four inches deep. The crews can then establish a six inch base, which will help rinks survive most warm snaps. The final step is to build a smooth “finish surface” on the ice. Public Works has a goal to get the rinks open the week of Christmas break and keep them open until mid-February. If rinks don’t have complete coverage, they can be unsafe for skaters. Pending weather conditions can lead to late openings and early rink closings. Once the rinks are open, depending on weather conditions, the Public Works crew cleans and resurfaces the rinks daily, Monday-Friday and weekend mornings. (Roads and public safety are first priorities.) During extreme cold weather, the rinks and shelter building may be closed. Before dropping off your children, check for a “Closed“ sign posted on the shelter door. Updates on the ice rinks will be posted on the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. Warming house hours are: 11:00 am — 9:00 pm weekends and holidays 4:00 pm — 9:00 pm weekdays For ice rink concerns, please call the Public Works Department at 763-420-2652. City of Corcoran Seeks Rink Attendants The City is seeking Rink Attendants to oversee the city’s ice rinks. The seasonal positions are open from December through the end of the season, contingent on weather conditions. A complete job description and application can be obtained from the City Hall and found on the city’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. Rink Attendant application deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday, October 26, 2017. Three River Parks Elm Creek Winter Activities The Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek Park Reserve features a lighted tubing hill with lifts and snowmaking, a beginner-level downhill ski and snowboard hill, and just over 11 miles of cross-country ski trails. After the action, winter sports enthusiasts can warm their toes and grab a hot cocoa at the Chalet. A blend of modern and rustic, the Chalet provides equipment rental, concessions, public seating and a fireplace. Activity Passes and Trail Map Downhill ski and snowboard season passes can be purchased at the Elm Creek Chalet from 9:00 am— 5:00 pm. Purchase a season pass and receive great benefits at sister ski areas! Elm Creek offers scenic trails for cross-country skiing, skijoring, snowshoeing and more. Visit: www.threeriversparks.org/parks/elm-creek-park/winter-recreation- area/hours-and-rates.aspx for more information. Parks & Recreation City of Corcoran Area Snowmobile Trails Sponsored by the Northwest Trail Association Corcoran’s snowmobile trails are setup and maintained by the Northwest Trails Association. Northwest Trails is an organization of enthusiastic and committed snowmobilers in Hennepin County and the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. Northwest Trails Association was formed as a non-profit volunteer organization in 1973. Its mission is to support a safe, adventurous and friendly snowmobiling experience primarily through trail coordination, safety education, and club activities of value to members. Northwest Trails meets at 7:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina. The Trail Association's goal is to build and maintain snowmobile trails in north- western Hennepin County with the help of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) and its Grant-in-Aid Program. Northwest Trails has created over 150 miles of groomed trails throughout northwestern Hennepin County for all to enjoy. Permission to construct and maintain these trails has been granted by private landowners as well as government agencies. Our trail runs through the Hennepin Parks and park reserves of: Morris T. Baker, Crow-Hassan, and Elm Creek. The Wright Country Trail System is accessible from several locations. Our success with the trail system and the acknowledgement of snowmobiling as a sport, is attributed to the willingness of landowners who let snowmobilers travel on their private property. We, as an association, are very grateful to all the landowners for extending this privilege to Northwest Trails and the snowmobilers who use the trails. It takes many hours of volunteered labor to mark and maintain our trail system throughout the year. We begin putting out the trail signs in October for the December 1 trail opening and removing the signs in April. The trails are groomed using a modern Tucker Sno-Cat and our custom built drags. The future of snowmobiling depends on all snowmobilers working together to promote the sport. Being a member of the Northwest Trails Association is a way to promote safe, responsible snowmobiling as well as supporting a good local trail system for snowmobiling. Snowmobile Safety Training is also an offering coordinated by the NW Trails Association. Family involvement is encouraged. NW Trails Association social activities include: dinner outings, club work nights and group snowmobile trips. By joining Northwest Trails, you will also become a member of the Minnesota United Snowmobile Association (MnUSA), from which you will receive their many benefits. For Trail Updates please view www.nwtrails.net/changes.htm. Snowmobile Safety & Training Sponsored by the Northwest Trail Association The Northwest Trails Association is an organization of enthusiastic and committed snowmobilers in Hennepin County and the NW suburbs of Minneapolis. Its mission is to support a safe, adventurous, and friendly snowmobiling experience primarily through coordination, safety education, and club activities of value to members. Corcoran will be a hosting site for the snowmobile training course at the Corcoran Community Room. To register for the class, go to the NW Trails website at http://nwtrails.net/safety.htm (space is limited). An online course is required prior to the classroom session. There is a $30 fee for the online course (students can save $8 if purchased through Northwest Trails Association). There is also a $5 fee due at the time of pre-registration to reserve a seat. More information will be made available with pre-registration. Important Info: Students must bring with a copy of their birth certificate and a printout from the online training, verifying completion of the written test to class on November 24. Participation in class will not be allowed if the online course step is not confirmed. Classes: Friday, November 24, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (parents are required to attend) and Saturday, November 25, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm is the outdoor practical course. Questions: Please call Randy Baudler at 763-420-5526 or email at youthsafetytraining@gmail.com. Did You Know? All Minnesotans born after December 31, 1976, must have a safety certificate to operate a snowmobile in the state. If you have a driver’s license, this certification will be indicated on your license.  page 10 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Environmental Updates  page 8 Winter 2015 2017 Corcoran Recycling Schedule For more information regarding recycling, please contact Randy’s Environmental Services at 763-972-3335 or visit their website at www.randyssanitation.com Recycle Everywhere! Source: www.hennepin.us/recycleeverywhere The Hennepin County 2018 Recycle Everywhere campaign encourages people to refresh their laundry room, revamp their bathroom or rethink their home office by adding a recycling bin, bag, or basket to collect recycling. The 2018 Recycle Every- where campaign continues to focus on tips and tricks to help people expand their recycling habits to recycle in every room and by offering free resources to improve recycling at home. Hennepin County continues to offer free resources, including recycling labels, bags for collecting recyclables and a recycling guide, to help people expand their recy- cling habits. These resources can be ordered online at www.hennepin.us/ recycleeverywhere. They can be used at home, shared with family and friends, or distribute at events, at work or in your community. Hennepin County also has a newsletter article, social media posts, logo, images, ads, videos, and recycling tips fact sheet available to help spread the word at www.hennepin.us/business/work-with-henn-co/environmental-education- resources#articles-posts. www.ci.corcoran.mn.us  page 11 Fall/Winter 2017 What is a Watershed? Source: MN Pollution Control Agency A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that drains off of it goes into the same place—a river, stream or lake. The smallest watersheds are the drainage areas for small streams and lakes. Think about your local pond, creek or river. Where does it start? What type of landscape does it flow through? Where does it end up? All of the area covered is a watershed. Each small watershed is part of the more extensive watershed for a larger stream or lake in the vicinity. These larger watersheds are, in turn, part of even larger drainage networks, and so on. The largest-scale watershed is called a basin. Minnesota has ten basins, some of which include portions of neighboring states or Canada. Major Watersheds The largest watersheds within a basin are called major watersheds. These are the drainage networks of the basin's largest rivers or lakes. There are 80 major watersheds in Minnesota. For each of these, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) works with other state agencies and local partners to identify water restoration and protection needs throughout the watershed and to determine how best to address them. Learn about MPCA’s major watershed approach to water quality restoration and protection. Find information about your watershed here, or visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/watersheds. Local Businesses Support Corcoran Country Daze Corcoran Country Daze would not be possible without the teamwork of the NW Area Jaycees, the Corcoran and Maple Grove Lions, Corcoran Public Works and Police Department, City of Corcoran staff, and local business participation. The support of local area businesses are greatly appreciated and are a valuable part of the Corcoran community. Corcoran Happenings  page 12 Fall/Winter 2017 NW Area Jaycees Holiday Dates Santa Claus Is Coming to Corcoran! Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 10:00 am to noon Where: Corcoran Community Room 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN Activities are free with a non-perishable food shelf donation. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer with Santa, plus kids get to pick a free small gift from under the NW Area Jaycee’s holiday tree, enter a prize drawing for larger gift items, and can enjoy a ride in Santa’s sleigh pulled by his reindeer! After getting your picture taken, stay for a very merry pancake breakfast. NW Area Jaycees Holiday Wreath Sales Sponsored by NW Area Jaycees The NW Area Jaycees are teaming up with the Rockford High School 2018 Prom Committee for the annual Holiday Wreath/ Centerpiece Fundraiser. Have you purchased your holiday wreath and centerpiece yet? If not, please consider ordering from the NW Area Jaycees and the Rockford High School 2018 Prom Committee. There are three sizes of wreaths and one centerpiece option available. Costs: 25” wreaths are only $15, 36” wreaths are $25, 48” wreaths are $40, and centerpieces are $20. Pick is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 25, at the Corcoran City Hall parking lot or by arrangement the following week. If you are interested in ordering, please contact Sherri Nooyen at 2018rhsprom@gmail.com. www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Annual Corcoran Country Daze at New Location Sponsored by the NW Area Jaycees It was time. Corcoran Country Daze organizers had realized the need for a larger venue location as the annual city event had outgrown its original venue location at the Corcoran soccer fields. With the addition of some new events, and a big-name band, the organizers decided to move Corcoran Country Daze to Corcoran Lions Park to accommodate the growing two-day, hometown celebration. August 18, 2017 — Friday night activities included Designer Purse Bingo, and free entertainment for the evening included Two Hicks and a Chick, followed by headliner, Maiden Dixie. About 425 people rocked the country night away on a perfect summer night! Food shelf donations were accepted for local charities. August 19, 2017 — Free Family Activity Day on Saturday, included inflatables, build-a- birdhouse, face painting, pony rides, crazy hair, games, petting zoo and more. The City of Corcoran had tables set up with informative handouts for residents, with City staff representatives present to answer questions and concerns. The first ever Waterball Tournament at Corcoran Country Daze saw the Rockford Fire Department take home bragging rights, a trophy and a large donation to their department. Monster Truck Big Foot dazzled us with a show in the Lions Park arena, and local bands performed throughout the day. To honor our veterans, local singer Megan Larson sang the National Anthem and Proud to Be an American, followed by a thrilling fireworks display! The main event for the evening featured an amazing concert performance by Hairball, a unique band that recreates favorite concert songs of the 80’s. Record attendance this year included 1,800 people on Saturday night alone! A photo album is available online on the NW Area Jaycees Facebook page www.facebook.com/nwareajaycees. A special thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this year’s event a success, including the many local businesses and clubs who sponsor the event and made the whole weekend possible. Thank you also to the many visitors who came and enjoyed the new venue location at Lion’s Park! Mark your calendars for next year’s event, the third weekend in August! More information will be posted as the event draws near at www.corcorancountrydaze.org and via the Northwest Jaycees website at www.nwareajaycees.org. Let them know if you would like to get involved, volunteers are always appreciated! Corcoran Lions Maple Hill Estates CITY OF CORCORAN Preferred Tile and Construction Fun Twin Cities Fall Event Pumpkin Nights http://www.pumpkinnights.com/twincities/ Pumpkin Nights, is a half-mile long walking path lined with 4,000 hand- carved pumpkins in 12 themed, larger -than-life worlds of marvelous art, creating a multi-sensory Halloween experience unlike any other. This Halloween adventure will take place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and will be open for 17 days, starting on Friday, October 13 through Halloween Day—Monday, October 29, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm (open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights). The outdoor, family friendly Halloween experience combines whimsical interactions that will appeal to all senses as you explore and engage in the enchanted worlds of Pumpkin Galaxy, Witch’s Brew, The Great Pumpkin Reef, a Minnesota themed world and more! Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their best costume to join in the fun and bring a carved pumpkin to add to the Community Carvings world. Pumpkins will also be available to purchase at the pumpkin patch, located in the middle of the one-mile path. Tickets sales began on September 12. Visit www.pumpkinnights.com/ tickets/ for ticket information. Corcoran Soccer Fast Fact: Thank you to the CSA Board, volunteer coaches, and all who helped make 2017 a great season of Corcoran Soccer! Visit www.corcoransoccer.org for information about Corcoran Soccer. www.ci.corcoran.mn.us  page 13 Fall/Winter 2017 Corcoran Happenings Haunted Acres Prepares for Haunting Season! Sponsored by Hamel Lions, NW Area Jaycees and Corcoran Lions Visit Haunted Acres and you will understand why Hamel Lions Haunted Acres was voted #1 in Minnesota! The Hamel Lions Haunted House was established in 1997. From 1997 to 2008 three different locations existed. In 2010, the Hamel Lions, Corcoran Lions and NW Area Jaycees united to establish the current Corcoran Lions Park location as the final destination for haunting fun! Throughout the years, Haunted Acres has received accolades by several websites as one of the best haunted attractions in the state of Minnesota. With a few TV spots on Channel 9 morning news highlighting the event achievements, Haunted Acres is becoming an attraction site for people looking for a spooktacular scare! Over the years Haunted Acres has raised over $70,000 and 2,500 pounds of food for Interfaith Outreach and the Hanover Food Shelf. Haunted Acres is completely volunteer operated. If you are interested in helping out on the Boo Crew this year, please click here to apply, or visit www.hamellionshauntedacres.com and select Contact Us / Volunteer page to complete the online volunteer form. The first night of haunting begins on Friday, October 13! Don't forget an extra pair of underwear! Haunted Acres free pumpkin carving on October 28, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Lion’s Park. Prizes for age groups 4-6, 7-8, and 9-10. For more information on hours, admission price, and event rules please view the website at www.hamellionshauntedacres.com. Corcoran Pumpkin Carving—October 28 (12:00-4:00 pm) Sponsored by Heidi’s GrowHaus and other local businesses Come celebrate Oktoberfest at Heidi’s GrowHaus on October 28 from 12-4 pm! Fall, harvest and Halloween fun will abound, with music, food and drink, preservation workshops, cider-making demonstrations, family games and giveaways! The annual pumpkin carving contest will continue as usual: pick out and purchase a pumpkin, carve a design with the supplied tools and templates (or invent your own!), and the mess will be whisked away! Prizes will be awarded to the most wacky, creative, and stunning pumpkin carving artists. For more info visit: www.GrowHausMN.com. Summerfest 2017 Members of the North Hennepin Pioneer Society (NH Pioneer Society) of the Burschville School in Corcoran would like to thank each and every one who supported the annual Summerfest, held on August 20. Old and new friends enjoyed music, kids games, touring the school, prizes and the Those Pork Chops food trailer. A special thanks to: Gary and Renee Lieder, Doug and Debbie Manthei, Thun Law Office, Hirshfield’s, Fish and LaBeau, Corcoran Police Department, Jim Schendel, Chuck Dorweiler, Ron Daluge, The Jolly Jammers, Ebert Construction, Storman’s Food and Fuel, Pro- Tech, Bill Lano, Phil’s Quality Auto, Hollydale Golf Course, Bella Capelli Hair Salon, Dobo’s, Applebee’s, River Inn, Crossroads in Corcoran, Heidi’s GrowHaus, Costco, Sam’s Club, Bankwest of Hanover, Financial Security Bank of Albertville and the many others who gave of their time and talents to sponsor Summerfest. NH Pioneer Society is a non-profit organization. Summerfest fundraising efforts help supply funds to maintain the grounds, the school and to preserve the collection of school items on display. The NH Pioneer Society are always looking for supporting members who care about the school and all one-room schools that are fading from the landscape. Please give of your time, talents or donations. Membership is: $12 a person, $20 a couple or $5 for students. For any further information or an appointment to see the school, please contact: Verneal Klersy 763-498-8677 Betty Lange 763-286-0877 Bonnie Maue 763-420-3440 CorcoranSchool1894@gmail.com North Hennepin Pioneer Society Date: October 4-6, 2017 Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Church 20000 County Road 10 Corcoran, MN 55340 St. Thomas the Apostle HUGE Garage Sale Sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Church St. Thomas the Apostle Church Women’s Group will host its annual garage sale! The sale hours include: Oct 4: 1:00 --9:00 pm Oct 5: 8:00 am—8:00 pm From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm 50% off sales Oct 6: 8:00 am—1:30 pm $4.00 bag — unlimited bags and huge savings Please contact Elaine Kramer at 763-494- 4332 with any questions. Proceeds from the garage sale support various needs within St. Thomas the Apostle Church.  page 14 Fall/Winter 2017 Corcoran Happenings www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Hope Community Church Community Events Sponsored by Hope Community Church Hope Community Church (County Roads 30 & 116) has been active in the Corcoran community since it was founded in 1997. One of the key ways they serve throughout the year is through community events such as The Great Hope Get-Together, children’s sports camps, veteran’s dinners, comedy nights, and Christmas events. Please call 763-494-4673 with questions on any of the events sponsored by Hope Community Church. Harvest Festival Saturday, October 28, 2017 11:00 am — 3:00 pm Join us for an afternoon filled with fall fun for all ages! - Trunk or treat - Chili potluck/contest - Potato sack races - And much more! Costumes encouraged. For more information visit: www.myhopecommunity.org/harvest Ladies Christmas Tea Saturday, December 2, 2017 3:00 pm — 5:00 pm (Boutique opens at 2:00 pm) General ticket sales open November 1: Adults $15.00 Young Ladies (ages 4-10) $8.00 Purchase tickets by November 29 at: www.myhopecommunity.org/tea All ladies, ages 4 to 104, are cordially invited to attend the 21st Annual Ladies Christmas Tea at Hope Community Church. Come and begin your holiday season in an elegant, festive setting, enjoying delicious food and beautiful music. You will also have an opportunity to shop at the Holiday Boutique. Come early to admire the beautiful tables set up by our table hostesses and vote for your favorite! Become a table hostess and receive one complimentary ticket! Corcoran Election News CROSS Meals on Wheels What is Meals on Wheels? CROSS Meals on Wheels offers delivery of hot, ready-to-eat meals to elderly, disabled, and homebound individuals living in Corcoran, Maple Grove, Osseo, Rogers, and Dayton. When are meals delivered? Meals are delivered between 11 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday. What type of food is served? Meals are a main entrée, vegetable, bread, dessert, fruit, and milk. Can relatives sign up their loved ones? Family members are encouraged to contact CROSS to obtain information about enrolling loved ones. How much does it cost? With the new sliding fee program, the home delivered meal program is now open to more community members, the meal price determined on eligibility to pay and need. Do you need volunteers? As our program grows, so does the need for volunteer drivers. Whether once a month or once a week, CROSS will work around your schedule. Drivers must have their own vehicle, driver’s license and insurance. Based in Rogers, CROSS Services in a nonprofit organization serving families and individuals for 38 years. For more information, contact CROSS at 763- 425-1050, info@CROSSservices.org, or visit www.CROSSservices.org.  page 15 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Bond and Levy Info for Wayzata and Rockford Schools The Wayzata and Rockford Area School Boards have voted to place school funding questions on the November 7, 2017 ballot this fall. To find how to register and where your voting location is visit http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/. Wayzata Schools Referendum On July 10, the Wayzata School Board unanimously voted to move forward with bringing the funding request to school district voters. Wayzata’s public school systems are projected to grow to 12,692 students by 2019. Click here or visit http://sailor.mnsun.com/2017/07/18/three- referendum-questions-headed-to-wayzata-school-district-voters-this-fall/ for more information on the operating levy and bond funding referendum for Wayzata schools. There is a Wayzata Schools referendum informational meeting scheduled at Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth, on Wednesday, October 11, at 7:00 pm. Additional Links: Wayzata School District Referendum 2017 FAQ https://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/19835 Wayzata School District Referendum Video 2017 https://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/referendum Wayzata Property Tax Information Site http://www.ehlers-inc.com/custom/taxinformation/Wayzata/ Rockford Area Schools Referendum The Rockford Area School District will be seeking voter approval of two questions. Question 1 would increase district’s referendum revenue authorization by $1,142 per pupil. These funds support day-to-day school and district operating expenses, including retaining quality staff, transportation costs, utilities and classroom supplies. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018. If approved, the referendum would increase the district’s annual revenue by approximately $2 million. Question 2 would authorize a technology levy of 3.679% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The revenue raised by this authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, replacement, support and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, improved technology, technology systems, networks, infrastructure, office and instructional technology, and related training. This proposed levy authorization would raise approximately $399,500 annually for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018. *The Crow River News also has an article forthcoming, but was not available at the time of this newsletter printing. Additional Links: Rockford School District Referendum 2017 http://district.rockford.k12.mn.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=336690 Rockford Property Tax Information Site http://www.ehlers-inc.com/custom/taxinformation/Rockford/ Local School District Website Links Click on the School District link below for more information on each school district. Rockford School District — www.rockford.k12.mn.us Buffalo School District — www.bhmschools.org Osseo School District — www.district279.org/ Delano School District — www.delano.k12.mn.us Wayzata School District — www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ Corcoran News is published quarterly by the City of Corcoran to update residents and businesses on city government news. City Council Ron Thomas, Mayor rthomas@ci.corcoran.mn.us Jonathan Bottema, Councilor jbottema@ci.corcoran.mn.us Brian Dejewski, Councilor bdejewski@ci.corcoran.mn.us Mike Keefe Councilor mkeefe@ci.corcoran.mn.us Tonya LaFave, Councilor tlafave@ci.corcoran.mn.us City Administrator Brad Martens 763-400-7030 bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us City of Corcoran Main Office — 763-420-2288 Monday-Friday 8:00 am — 4:00 pm Upcoming Meetings Planning & Commission Meetings Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, and Jan 7 7:00 pm Parks & Trails Commission Meetings Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, and Jan 17 7:00 pm Corcoran City Council Meetings View on-demand video link at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 21, Dec 8, Dec 19, Jan 12,and Jan 26 7:00 pm City Website www.ci.corcoran.mn.us The City of Corcoran is seeking additions to its Police Reserve Program, to assist and support the Police Department and City of Corcoran. The Reserve Officer position is a volunteer position within the Corcoran Police Department. Reserve Officers attend monthly department meetings, and assist with several community events throughout the year. The time commitment for Reserve Officers is generally 12 hours per month, and may require participation on an emergency call out basis. The cover letter, resume, and application can be submitted via email to jbeise@ci.corcoran.mn.us, in person or mail to Corcoran City Hall, 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340. Homestead by December 15 Homestead applies to properties occupied as primary residences by their owners or relatives. The program may qualify the property for a reduced classification rate, reduced taxable market value, property tax refund, and special program eligibility. The deadline for taxes payable 2018 is December 15, 2017. Visit the link below for more information: Hennepin County Resident Link or http://www.hennepin.us/residents/ property/homestead. Delinquent Assessments All delinquent utility bills, including recycling, dust control, and property maintenance are subject to certification to Hennepin County for collection as part of the 2018 taxes. Outstanding recycling, dust control, and property management charges not paid will be certified to Hennepin County for collection in 2018, as a property tax assessment. Additional late charges and fees will be added to the delinquent amount if not paid. On October 26, a public hearing will be held on the assessment of delinquent fees and the City will finalize the certification process of delinquent charges and fees due. PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID ROGERS, MN PERMIT NO. 98 City of Corcoran 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340  page 16 Fall/Winter 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us General Information Corcoran Police Reserve Officer City Vision Statement The City of Corcoran will expand oppor- tunities for its residents by supporting life cycle housing, recreational amenities, a vibrant business community, and a strong downtown city center while preserving its natural character and agricultural roots. City Value Statements Can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/2dx0FZJ City Mission Statement The City of Corcoran will provide high quality public services in a cost effective, responsible, and professional manner in order to create a preferred environment to live, work, play and transact business.