HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07 -- Summer-FallCorcoran 2040
Comprehensive Plan
A comprehensive plan is an expression of
the community’s vision for the future and a
strategic map to reach that vision.
Comprehensive planning is an important
tool for cities to guide future development
of land to ensure a safe, pleasant, and
economical environment for residential,
commercial, industrial, and public activities.
Periodically, the City of Corcoran reviews
and updates the long-term vision for the
community’s future to incorporate new
census data, projections for population,
business and employment growth, and
community preferences. The 2040
Comprehensive Plan will be drafled in 2017
-2018 with the input of residents,
businesses, and City Commissions. Please
view the links below to complete the
second survey, or to view general
information regarding the 2040 Corcoran
Comprehensive Plan.
Fast Fact:
A city’s comprehensive plan is a process that determines community goals and
aspirations in terms of community development. The outcome of comprehensive
planning is the Comprehensive Plan which dictates public policy in terms of economic
development, transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing.
Comp Plan Date to Remember
City Hall 2040 Comp Plan
Community Open House Meeting
October 10, 2017
6:00-8:00 pm
Summer/Fall 2017
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran News
Summer/Fall 2017
Rural Character
Thank you to everyone who has already been involved
in our update to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Those
who “showed up” (in reference to my last article) are
truly having an impact and are making our
Comprehensive Plan a stronger and better document.
As the City Council continues to listen to the
community through its meetings and by reviewing
survey results a few things are clear. People truly like
living in Corcoran, parks and trails are a priority, and it
is important to retain our rural character. What is not
clear is what “rural character” means. To some it is farm fields, gravel roads, and
no further development. To others it is some development to attract some
businesses in town with an increase in parks and trails. To everyone it appears to
be different, which is no surprise however it is important that we get a better sense
of what you mean.
To that end, a new survey is out and the goal is to
better understand what is meant by “rural character”.
Please take a few moments to visit our website at
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us and take the survey so we can
better understand your vision for the community
(paper copies are available at City Hall). I can’t stress
enough how important it is to hear from you and I
encourage you to participate in our process. In this newsletter you’ll find a
schedule of upcoming meetings and we also offer a “meeting in a box” option if
you want to have your own group discussion. As always, if you have questions
don’t hesitate to reach out the City Council or me. My contact information
bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us or
763-400-7030.
Sincerely,
Brad Martens
City Administrator
City of Corcoran
Work Session Meetings:
Transportation and Parks
Jul 20, 2017—7:00 pm
Utilities
Sept 21, 2017—7:00 pm
Draft Plan Discussion
Oct 19, 2017—7:00 pm
2040 Comp Plan Info
Survey 2: 2040 Rural Character
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2040RuralCharacter
Hard copy of the resident survey
available at City Hall Office.
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
Take the Corcoran Rural Character Survey!
Click on the link below or visit
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Survey 2: 2040 Rural Character
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2040RuralCharacter
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Environmental
Page 16 General Information
Public Works
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8 Page Parks & Recreation
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 .
Years of Service Recognition
Recognized and thanked Police Officer Duane Hochstetler for 10 years of service to
the City of Corcoran.
Recognized and thanked Code Compliance Official Mike Pritchard for 5 years of
service to the City of Corcoran.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Held an Community Open House on April 17, and a work session on April 20, to
discuss big picture items/major components of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Held work session to discuss Land Use/Development Rights on May 19.
Met with Planning Commission and Parks and Trails Commission to obtain feedback
on the Comprehensive Plan.
Annual Fire Department Reports
Heard updates from the Fire Chiefs of the City’s three fire departments (Hanover,
Loretto, and Rogers).
Fire Service Comprehensive Growth Plan
Reviewed Request for Proposals for a Fire Service Comprehensive Growth Plan to
plan for fire service and authorized staff to execute the contract with Emergency
Services Consulting International (ESCI).
Mission, Vision and Values
Reviewed the mission, vision and values and directed staff to receive comments
from Council through email.
Assessment Policy
Approved the Special Assessment Policy and Procedure with an amendment to lower
the amount assessed to 90% of the low range of benefit.
Southeast District Market Analysis
Heard a presentation from Mary Bujold of Maxfield Research and Consulting and
accepted the Market Analysis Report.
Metropolitan Council Visit – Councilmember Katie Rodriguez
Received a presentation on Metropolitan Council activities and provided an
opportunity for Councilmembers to ask questions.
Extension to Roehlke Purchase Agreement
Directed staff to coordinate an amendment to the purchase agreement to extend
the term for which a purchase can take place.
2017 Road Stabilization Program (Dust Control)
Held the public hearing and approve the project if petitions were received from
residents for addition or removal from the program for one year.
Lily Pond Lane requested to be removed from the program unless the Council deems
it necessary for inclusion in the program.
Labor Agreement Negotiation Process
Appointed Councilmember LaFave to assist in negotiate a labor agreement.
Ravinia Neighborhood Park – Grading and Landscaping
Authorized staff to coordinate grading and landscaping work with Lennar and to
obtain quotes for costs under the responsibility of the City.
Accepted Donations from the Northwest Area Jaycees
Accepted donations totaling $55,650 from the Northwest Area Jaycees for the
annual tree give away, a new dynamic sign at City Hall, and the Meister field
improvement project.
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Planning Commission
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Gravel or Dirt Roads.
What’s the
Difference?
Building Permits
Most Requested
Building Permit Fees
Reroofing, Re-siding $91 each
Windows-in same openings $91
Furnace or A/C unit
Replacement $76/unit
Gas Fireplace $101
General Plumbing $51+
Water Heater Replacement $21
Water Soflener Replacement $16
*All of the above fees include the State
Surcharge ($1) and can typically be issued
immediately at City Hall.
Building a Deck? There are a lot of
composite or “maintenance free”
decking materials being sold at
popular home improvement stores
such as Menards, Home Depot, and
Lowes, etc. These composites are not
specifically approved by State Building
Code and require testing, approvals,
and licensing to prove they meet
minimum Code standards. Some
manufacturers do not have their
product properly tested and licensed,
which means they will not pass State
Building Code and cannot be used.
Others may require smaller joist
spacing or special fasteners. Please
contact Metro West Inspections at
763-479-1720 to check if your
proposed product is an approved
decking material.
If you have any other building code
related questions please stop by the
Corcoran City Hall or call Mike
Pritchard at 763-400-7033.
City Updates Continued...
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Student Commissioner Resignation – Karin Beck
Acknowledged Ms. Beck for her service and accepted her resignation.
Petition for Paving – Sundance Road
Accepted comments from residents on the petition; directed staff to take no action on
the petition and provide recommended improvements to the gravel surface.
Hackamore Road/Steeple Chase Road Connection Project
Authorized staff to execute a contract with Northwest Asphalt for a turn lane project
for the connection of Steeple Chase Road at Hackamore as part of the Ravinia
development.
2016 Audit/Surplus Allocation
A clean audit report was presented and accepted.
Approved the allocation of $150,000 to the long range planning fund.
Interim Ordinance – Community Solar Gardens
Approved an ordinance establishing a one year moratorium on community solar
gardens allowing study and amendments to the ordinance.
2018 Budget Timeline and Council Direction
Provided direction on items to include in the first drafl of the 2018 budget.
Water Connection Project
Approved a connection to the Medina water system for redundancy; approved quote
from Northwest Asphalt Inc.
For current land use applications that have been reviewed, please see page 4.
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 was
directed to begin scheduling meetings with business owners and schedule
presentations to the Council with representatives from 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.
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 City Hall Community Room is
available to rent for family or business
events. The Corcoran Community Room
is a great location for family holiday
gatherings, graduation parties, birthday
parties, weddings, baby or wedding
showers, and family reunions.
The Community Room is 45 x 45 feet
and accommodates seating for up to
150, has a full kitchen, men’s/women’s
restrooms and access to the Memorial
Garden with a gazebo behind the City
Hall. Banquet, classroom, and lecture
style seating are available for room
setup options.
Community Room rental fees per day:
Monday-Thursday $150.00
Friday $275.00
Saturday or Sunday $350.00
Park Shelter/Picnic Facility rental fees
per day:
Park Shelter $100.00
Ballfields/Soccer Fields $30.00
(6 hour usage)
Lion’s Field $30.00
(Addl $30.00 per game for lights)
Tennis Courts $30.00
(All courts-4 hour usage)
Volleyball Court $30.00
(4-hour usage)
For more information, please contact City
Hall at 763-420-2288 or view the City’s
website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Community Room/
Park Rental
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Land Use Applications and Final Plats
The Corcoran Planning Commission is an advisory board
and consists of five (5) regular members, and a rotating
City Council liaison that is a non-voting member. The
Planning Commission holds public hearings, reviews and
then makes recommendations regarding land use and
planning applications to the City Council. The following
projects are currently underway or have been presented
as new business to the city of Corcoran Planning
Commission and City Council. For more information,
please contact City Hall at 763-420-2288.
Lennar Builders Ravinia 8th Addition
(City File 17-002)
Planning Commission recommended approval of Final
Plat and PUD Final Plan on the Schwalbe property at
6635 County Road 101.
The total number of proposed lots with the 8th addition in the Ravinia development is 457
lots.
Gmach Sketch Plan at 22525 County Road 117 (City File 17-004)
Provided general support for the concept which proposed creating new lots off of Oakdale
Drive and Rush Creek Drive on March 23.
Bass Lake Crossing Plat/PUD for property at 19400 CR 10 (City File 17-012)
MI Homes of Minneapolis, LLC submitted a request for approval of a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Development Plan for “Bass
Lake Crossing” subdivision to allow 97 single family detached homes on a 51.26-acre site.
A public hearing was held at the Planning Commission meeting on June 1, and the
application was approved at the June 22 council meeting.
Sawgrass Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Rezoning for
Schendel property at 20400 County Road 10 (City File 14-027)
City Council approved the original request on December 11, 2014 and granted the
applicant 2 years to apply for the final plat and final PUD development plan. Peachtree
Partners did not buy the property, but a different developer could still proceed with the
approved plan. On December 9, 2016, the applicant submitted a written request to extend
the approvals for an additional year. At the February 23, 2017 council meeting, the City
Council approved a one year extension until February 28, 2018.
Interim Use Permit for Community Solar Garden at 23850 County Road 50
(City File 17-007)
Sunrise Solar submitted a request for approval of an interim use permit for a community
solar garden on approximately 80.02-acres.
A public hearing for Community Solar Garden IUP was held.
The Interim Use Permit was approved at the June 22 council meeting.
A one year moratorium has been placed on community solar gardens.
Bass Lake Estates Sketch Plan for property at 19219 and 19235 CR 10 (City File 17-015)
E&R investments, LLC submitted a request for sketch plan review for a subdivision to allow
a self-storage facility along with 59 single family detached homes on two properties
totaling approximately 40 acres.
The City Council offered non-binding feedback on the sketch-plan at the June 22 council
meeting.
IUP/CHOL for Designer’s Choice Upholstery property at 20125 Co Rd 117
(City File 16-013)
Robert Borgen submitted a request for approval of an Interim Use Permit for a Conditional
Home Occupation License to operate an upholstery business at his property.
A public hearing was held at the Planning Commission meeting on April 6, and the
application was approved at the April 27 council meeting.
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City Ordinance
Miss a Council Meeting?
Did you miss the last Council meeting?
You can view past Council meetings at the
City of Corcoran website. Visit
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us and click on the
link within the View Council Meeting
section to view the most recent Council
meeting.
The City Council meets on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month. All
Council scheduled work sessions and
meetings are open to the public. If you
have something you would like to address
with the City Council, you have an
opportunity to speak at the Open Forum
at each Council meeting or during the
agenda item discussion. Please contact
City Administrator Brad Martens at
bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us or 763-400-
7030 to learn about getting on the council
agenda.
Along with the Council meeting
recordings, an archive of two years of
Council and Commission agendas and
approved minutes can be found at the
City of Corcoran website located at
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. Click on the
Government tab and select Council, or
any of the City Commission links for
agenda and meeting minutes documents.
The City of Corcoran website includes the
last two years of past agendas and
approved minutes for the City Council
and City Commissions.
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.
Fast Fact:
Accessory structures which do not exceed 200 square feet do not require a building
permit. However, these unpermitted structures must still meet building code,
setbacks, and zoning requirements required by the accessory structure city
ordinance.
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Can I Build an Accessory Structure on my Property?
Building permits are required for accessory
structures over 200 square feet in size. The
maximum size allowed is dependent on your
property size. Although overall structure height is
a factor, the city of Corcoran also measures the
sidewall height. This is the distance measured
form the bottom of the eave to the ground. In
the front or side yard, there is a 10’ maximum
sidewall height; in the rear yard it is 13’6”
maximum. On properties less than two acres, the finish materials must be of a
residential style/type (i.e. no metal standing seam siding/pole barn siding) and the
structure must meet all setbacks*.
Accessory Structure Permit Submittal Requirements
One (1) completed building permit application form
Two (2) sets of the proposed building plans showing design, materials, and scale
Two (2) copies of a Certificate of Survey indicating the location of the structure
Or Two (2) copies of a site plan, allowing the proposed structure meets all the
required setbacks by at least two times. Site Plan must be drawn to scale and
indicate the lot dimensions, the location and ground coverage area of existing
structures and the location and area of the proposed structure as well as the
setbacks from all property lines.
Building Plans Must Show the Following
Overhead and Elevation
Size of Building
Sidewall and overall height
Foundation and footings (Size, Depth, Reinforcement, Anchor Bolts, Etc.)
Framing: including walls, headers, trusses/raflers, etc. (Lumber Type, Size,
Spacing, Specifications, Etc.) Finish Materials (Roofing, Siding, etc.) Note: Metal
roofing/siding requires a Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Survey/ Site Plan must show
Size and location of all existing structures, septic sites, wells, etc.
Size and location of proposed building
Distances to property lines (Setbacks) including:
Sides, Rear, and Front
Provide Scale
*NOTE: Setbacks are measured from the property
line, not the street/road edge. For complete
information as well as other ordinance standards and
permit/plan requirements, please view the accessory
structure checklist located at the city of Corcoran
website at http://bit.ly/2u8pQ8u.
Pictured at right: Accessory structure setbacks in UR and RR
districts in Corcoran.
Thunderstorms
in Minnesota Public Safety
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety
indicates thunderstorms can produce
straight-line winds that exceed 100 miles per
hour. For this reason you should treat severe
thunderstorms just as you would tornadoes.
Move to an appropriate shelter if you are in
the path of the storm.
The strong rush of wind from a thunder-
storm is called a downburst. The primary
cause is rain-cooled air that accelerates
downward, producing potentially damaging
gusts of wind.
Strong downbursts can be mistaken for
tornadoes, and they're oflen accompanied
by a roaring sound similar to that of a
tornado. Downbursts can easily overturn
mobile homes, tear roofs off houses and
topple trees. Minnesota's strongest
thunderstorm gust was 85 mph on June 19,
2007, near the City of Goodridge, Minnesota.
NWS Guidebook on Thunderstorms,
Tornadoes and Lightning:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/brochures/
SGJune6-11.pdf
National Weather Service website link:
http://1.usa.gov/1Ud3s7G
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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
Corcoran Police
Social Media
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists
Information obtained from www.dps.gov/divisions/ots/pedestrians-bicycles/pages/default.apsx
Bicyclists and motorists share equal responsibility for bicycle safety. The number-one
contributing factor to bicycle-vehicle collisions is failure to yield the right-of-way by
bicyclists and drivers alike.
Bicycle Rules of the Road and Safety Tips
Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads, except where
restricted.
Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same
direction as traffic.
Motorists must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance
when passing a bicyclist.
Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as
motorists.
Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.
Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it's dark. To increase visibility,
add a rear flashing light.
Drivers must drive at safe speeds and be attentive — look for bicyclists, check
blind spots.
Drivers should use caution and look twice for riders when turning.
Drivers should use caution when opening door upon parking on side of road.
Learn more at www.dot.state.mn.us/sharetheroad/
Pedestrian Safety—It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
Safety Tips for Drivers
Scan the road and sidewalks ahead for pedestrians. Drive attentively and at safe speeds.
Remember, pedestrians can be difficult to see, especially in bad weather or at night.
Anticipate pedestrians especially in urban areas, around schools and colleges.
Before making a turn, look in all directions for pedestrians.
Look carefully behind your vehicle before backing up, especially for small children.
Watch for people in wheelchairs and motorized carts, who may be below eye level.
Stop for crossing pedestrians at every intersection, even those without crosswalks or
stoplights. Stop far enough back so drivers in other lanes can also see the pedestrian in
time to stop.
Do not block crosswalks while stopped, and don’t pass other vehicles stopped for
pedestrians.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections; don’t
cross-mid block and obey traffic signals.
Make eye contact with drivers and ensure they see you and
will stop.
Clearly show your intentions to cross.
Watch for turning and passing vehicles.
Look across all lanes for moving vehicles before proceeding.
Continue to be alert and watch for vehicles when walking in a crosswalk — drivers aren't
always looking for pedestrians.
Use sidewalks where provided — where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to
walk facing traffic.
Make it easy for drivers to see you — dress in light colors and wear retro-reflective
material. Carry a flashlight when it’s dark.
Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to walk safely, just like they do a person's ability
to drive.
Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed streets.
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Public Works
It’s Not Just Dust!
Excerpt of an article “Dust: Don’t Eat It! Control It!,” from http://www.usroads.com/journals/
rmej/9806/rm980603.htm
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 fines are small enough to
pass through a #200 sieve and feel like powder when
rubbed between your fingers. When fines 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 fines 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 F and 75% 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% 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-foot-wide road. Two passes are needed on roads 16 to 18 feet 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
SIDE NOTE: Road projects and engineering studies have shown that using calcium chloride
reduces the replacement cost of materials up to 80% as well as cuts grading costs as much
as 50%.
Gravel or Dirt Roads.
What’s the Difference?
There are 102 miles of roads in the City of
Corcoran of which 63 miles are maintained by
the City. Sixty percent of the maintained roads
(38 miles) 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 27 miles 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 in
2017 is calcium chloride.
Since not all properties in Corcoran use gravel
roads, the City assesses costs related to the
project to benefitting properties as follows:
Total costs of the project are estimated and a
dollar amount in the City’s general fund is
dedicated towards the project.
The remaining costs are assessed to
benefiting properties based upon what type
of road they live on (neighborhood, high
density collector, cul-de-sac, or low density
collector).
Affected properties are mailed a notice of the
public hearing.
A public hearing is scheduled where affected
properties can make their views heard
formally.
The City Council then finds the project
feasible and moves forward with the
improvement.
Bills are sent out for the project and unpaid
bills are assessed.
The City Council held the Improvement Hearing
on May 25, 2017. Dust control has been applied
to the scheduled roads. Invoices will be mailed
to residents mid-summer. For dust control fees
not paid by September 30, 2017, the late
charge for past due invoices is 1.5% monthly of
the fee, and a one-time $10.00 late fee. Any
unpaid dust control fees will be certified to
Hennepin County and will be added to your
property tax bill. For more information, contact
the City of Corcoran at 763-420-2288.
If you would like further information please
contact Brad Martens at 763-420-2288 or
bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Fast Fact:
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 very much appreciated as the Corcoran Public Works department
completes dust control on scheduled collector roads.
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Parks & Recreation
Night to Unite 2017
Join your neighbors across the City of
Corcoran on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, to
celebrate Night to Unite!
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 online. Visit
http://bit.ly/2sYr5aU or click here to register your neighborhood Night to Unite! party. All
registered parties will be visited by either Police, Fire, City staff or elected officials on Night
to Unite!, Tuesday, August 1.
Neighborhood parties may include anything from large cook-outs with games and prizes to
small gatherings with root-beer floats. Night to Unite! is sponsored by the City of Corcoran,
AAA, and the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association. To help make your party a success, a
party starting basket will be provided to each registered party with prizes and coupons.
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.
The city of Corcoran, the Corcoran Lions, and NW Area Jaycees, will again host a city wide
celebration for residents that may not have a formal neighborhood. The event will be held
at the Public Works Building, located at 9100 County Road 19, from 5:00—9:00 pm. There
will be free hot dogs, a free ice cream social, bounce houses, a bean bags competition, fire
trucks, a helicopter, SWAT, K-9 dogs, and lots of fun!
Not sure how to start planning your neighborhood party? Click here or visit http://
bit.ly/2ti1Gf5 to checkout the handy links for additional resources in planning your Night to
Unite! neighborhood party.
For more information please contact the Corcoran Police Department at (763) 420-8966.
Please register your Night to Unite! neighborhood party by July 18 for this year’s Night to
Unite event. We look forward to seeing you on August 1!
Fast Fact:
The Night to Unite! is Minnesota’s offshoot of National Night Out which was
established, and has been held annually since 1984. Night to Unite! is sponsored by the
Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, AAA of Minnesota/Iowa and local law
enforcement agencies. The event is meant to increase awareness about police
programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town and neighborhood watches
and other anti-crime efforts. Corcoran celebrates its third year of participating in the
national Night to Unite! event!
Night to Unite 2017
Coloring Contest
A New Contest This Year for
Night to Unite!
Coloring contest rules:
1 entry per child
Voting will be done the week prior to
August 1st on Facebook by the
number of “likes”
All the entries will be at Public Works
on August 1st. Voting will end on
August 1st at 10pm
All entries must be dropped off or
mailed to the Corcoran Police
Department, 8200 County Road 116,
Corcoran, MN 55340. The entries will
be added to Facebook on July 24, and
then as they are received, but the
earlier the better!
New entry sheets can be picked up at
the Corcoran Police Department or at
participating locations.
Coloring Contest Prizes:
1st Place:
Ride to school in a police car!
2nd Place :
Milk and doughnuts with a police officer!
3rd Place :
A visit at your house from
a police officer!
page 9 Summer/Fall 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran Garden Club
Article submitted by Corcoran Gardening Club
Noxious Weeds
Noxious weed Leafy Spurge pictured above
Noxious weeds can be harmful to humans
and to the environment, as invasions can
threaten the natural diversity and balance
of ecological communities. Noxious weeds
fall into regulatory listings for state
prohibited weeds in Minnesota:
Eradicate List
Includes noxious weeds that are annual,
biennial or perennial plants designated as
detrimental to human or animal health or
the environment.
Control List
Includes noxious weeds that are
established throughout Minnesota, but
must be controlled by reducing
established populations and preventing
reproduction and spread.
Along with the state prohibited noxious
weed list, Minnesota also has restricted
noxious weeds, and specially regulated
plants. For complete information on
noxious weeds visit:
2017 Noxious Weed Lists - Downloadable
Factsheet (PDF: 287 KB / 2 pages)
Source:
www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/noxiouslist.aspx
Environmental Updates
page 8 Winter 2015 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 10 Summer/Fall 2017
Why Are Wetlands Important?
Source: https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/why-are-wetlands-important
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, comparable to rain
forests and coral reefs. An immense variety of species of microbes, plants, insects,
amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and mammals can be part of a wetland ecosystem. Climate,
landscape shape (topology), geology and the movement and abundance of water help to
determine the plants and animals that inhabit each wetland. The complex, dynamic
relationships among the organisms inhabiting the wetland environment are called food
webs. This is why wetlands in Texas, North Carolina and Alaska differ from one another.
Wetlands can be thought of as "biological supermarkets." They provide great volumes of
food that attract many animal species. These animals use wetlands for part of or all of their
life-cycle. Dead plant leaves and stems break down in the water to form small particles of
organic material called "detritus." This enriched material feeds many small aquatic insects,
shellfish and small fish that are food for larger predatory fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds
and mammals.
The functions of a wetland and the values of these functions to humans depend on a
complex set of relationships between the wetland and the other ecosystems in the
watershed. A watershed is a geographic area in which water, sediments and dissolved
materials drain from higher elevations to a common low-lying outlet or basin a point on a
larger stream, lake, underlying aquifer or estuary.
Wetlands play an integral role in the ecology of the watershed. The combination of shallow
water, high levels of nutrients and primary productivity is ideal for the development of
organisms that form the base of the food web and feed many species of fish, amphibians,
shellfish and insects. Many species of birds and mammals rely on wetlands for food, water
and shelter, especially during migration and breeding.
Wetlands' microbes, plants and wildlife are part of global cycles for water, nitrogen and
sulfur. Scientists now know that atmospheric maintenance may be an additional wetlands
function. Wetlands store carbon within their plant communities and soil instead of
releasing it to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Thus wetlands help to moderate global
climate conditions.
Far from being useless, disease-ridden places, wetlands provide values that no other
ecosystem can. These include natural water quality improvement, flood protection,
shoreline erosion control, opportunities for recreation and aesthetic appreciation and
natural products for our use at no cost. Protecting wetlands can protect our safety and
welfare.
Wetlands are hydrologically connected to the surrounding landscape
through surface water and groundwater.
Fast Fact: Disappearing Wetlands
Source: https://freshwater.org/wp-content/uploads/joomla/PDFs/critical-water/wetlands.pdf
Since the time of Minnesota settlement in the 1850’s, over 50% of the
approximately 20 million acres of wetland in Minnesota have been filled or
drained in order to make the land more economically productive for agriculture
and other development. Over 90% of the original wetlands in the southern and
western regions, where agricultural drainage produced great economic benefit,
have been destroyed. Some areas within those regions are reported to have less
than 1% of wetlands remaining.
What is a Culvert and Why
is My Culvert Clogged?
Culverts are usually located under private
driveways, on under roads maintained by
the city or county. When culverts are
operating properly, they help divert water
from one side of a ditch, or a roadway, to
the other side. Culverts also assist to
equalize ponds and to allow wildlife to
pass beneath the road.
The most troublesome problem clogged
culverts present is flooding in unwanted
places. As a homeowner, there are some
things you can do to avoid culverts from
getting clogged. Keep your grass clippings
and fallen leaves away from culvert
openings. Each time the area around the
culvert is mowed and grass clippings are
lefl behind, the greater chance debris will
move into the culvert and settle. In
extreme cases, the culvert can become
completely blocked, perpetuating the
flooding problem.
If you are altering a culvert in a right-of-
way, or adding a new driveway with a
culvert to your property, please notify the
city to verify if a permit is needed. Some
culverts are maintained by the city as well,
so its always a good idea to call if there is a
question regarding the culvert.
Culvert projects on local county roads can
have significant environmental effects,
some of which may not immediately
appear. If there is a culvert in question, on
a county road, call Hennepin County Public
Works Department at 612-596-0299. If
you believe the culvert in question is
located under a city road, contact City Hall
at 763-420-2288.
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us page 11 Summer/Fall 2017
Environmental Updates
Fall Lawn and Landscape Tips
Source: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/protecting/waterprotection/lawnfalltips.aspx
Fall is the best time of year to fertilize your lawn and control weeds. In fact, healthy
lawns help area lakes and streams. Thick grass prevents soil erosion and absorbs
rainwater. By soaking up rainwater, lawns decrease the amount of storm water runoff
funneling pollutants into lakes and streams.
Here’s How To Keep Your Lawn Healthy In The Fall:
Mow. Mow your grass at a height of two and one-half to
three inches.
Water. Even though it is cooler in the fall, lawns still
need regular watering to maintain plant health and
better survive winter conditions. Water until the ground
begins to freeze.
Fertilize. Mid-to late October is the best time of year to
fertilize your lawn. Fertilizer provides grass with
nutrients for spring growth. Use zero phosphorous lawn
fertilizer unless you are establishing a new lawn or you
have a soil test that indicates additional phosphorus is
needed. Look for a middle number of zero on the
fertilizer package. Water your lawn for one to two hours
afler fertilizer application.
Control Weeds. September is the best time of year to
treat dandelions, plantain, clover and creeping charlie.
Limited numbers of weeds should be removed by hand
or spot-treated with herbicide.
Sweep Up. Sweep up and reuse lawn care products that
fall on streets, sidewalk and driveways.
Here’s How To Recycle Your Leaves:
Compost. Composting recycles nutrients and helps keep leaves out of streets and
storm sewers.
Mulch. You can use leaves, whole or shredded by a power mower, as winter or
spring mulch.
Mow. If you have less than two inches of leaves covering your lawn, you can
leave them in place and make several passes over them with a power mower. By
shredding them into a fine, thin layer, you will provide your grass with valuable
nutrients and end up with a lawn that looks like it was just raked. Gradually
reduce mowing height to two inches to prevent winter turf damage.
Bag. Rake and bag your leaves. Contact your local garbage disposal company, or
check with a local yard waste facility for disposal options.
Corcoran Happenings
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, located at
the intersection of County Roads 10 and
116 in Corcoran, will again celebrate their
Parish Festival on Sunday, August 20,
2017. Come enjoy a fabulous turkey
dinner from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The festival also includes:
Cash bingo, garage sale, kids’ games,
farmers’ market, crafl sale, silent auction,
cake walk, country music and a grand prize
raftfe drawing (you do not need to
be present to win).
Come enjoy a fun filled aflernoon!
St. Thomas the Apostle
Annual Parish Festival
Sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Date: August 20, 2017
Location:
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
20000 County Road 10
Corcoran, MN 55340
The Great Hope Get-Together
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Hope
Community Church! Please join us for
these FREE activities!
Date: August 18-19, 2017
Location:
Hope Community Church
19951 Oswald Farm Road
Corcoran, MN 55374
Corn Feed
Friday, August 18, 2017
6:00 pm
ALL WEEKEND!
Hayrides
Inflatables
Human foosball
More information at:
www.myhopecommunity.org/ghgt
5th Annual Corcoran 5K
The Corcoran 5K is part of the two-day
Great Hope Get Together event. Join in the
fun, food and activities to encourage and
bring together our community. Hope
Community Church celebrates the fiflh
Annual Corcoran 5K Run/Walk in 2017!
Date: August 19, 2017
Race Start Time: 8:30 am
(Race begins at Hope Community Church)
Cost: $25.00 before August 15, 2017
$35.00 afler August 15, 2017
Register at: www.Corcoran5K.com
Other Great Hope Activities
Date: August 19, 2017
Brunch: 9:30 am (Egg bake, pancakes,
sausages, french toast bake, coffee, etc.)
Petting zoo,
Face painting,
Air-sofl gun range
Human foosball
page 12 Summer/Fall 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Hope Community Church Celebrates
Great Hope Event 2017
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, com-
edy nights, and Christmas events. Hope Community Church invites you to attend up-
coming events including The Great Hope Together (information in sidebar to the lefl)
and A Fond Farewell with Jeanne R. McGill, CSA, CPC (information included below).
A Fond Farewell
Seminar on Innovative, Creative and Proper Funeral Pre-
Planning — With Jeanne R. McGill, CSA CPC
Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
Time: 6:30pm
Location:
Hope Community Church
19951 Oswald Farm Road, Corcoran 55374
Do you have a desire to PROTECT your loved ones from great
emotional stress, trauma and being thrown into situations
they know nothing about? Do you want to be remembered as
a person that gave wonderful gifls? If you could ease the pain
and agony of someone having to make a lot of decisions about YOU and YOUR desires
without you being there, would you be willing to help?
Statistics show that 70% of us are unprepared in one or more areas of personal re-
sponsibility in planning. Don't be counted as one of those statistics! This seminar will
give options as to what you NEED for funeral arrangements, new laws about what you
CAN do for funeral arrangements at HOME, how to compare apples to apples when
comparing costs. Do you have to even use a funeral home? Come and be educated
about Innovative, Creative and Proper Funeral Pre-Planning.
Plan Ahead, THINK outside the Box! Come and learn how to give the GIFT of funeral
pre-planning. This seminar is free and open to the public.
page 13 Summer/Fall 2017
Corcoran Happenings Corcoran Country Daze
Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by NW Area Jaycees
This is a fun mud or grass volleyball
tournament in memory of a beautiful
and talented woman who loved to
play volleyball with her friends and
family.
When: Saturday August 19, 2017
Check in: 8-8:30 am
Play begins: 9:00 am sharp
Where: Corcoran Lions Park
Fee: $60 per team
Visit www.corcorancountrydaze.org
to register. Registration due
Wednesday, August 16.
DETAILS:
Coed teams of four
Minimum of two women on the
court at all times
Guaranteed four matches
“Call-your-own” tournament with
officiated playoffs
Prizes:
Swag bags for each team with drink
tickets
1st Place $90 Cash, T-shirts &
Traveling Trophy
2nd Place $60 Cash
3rd Place $30 Cash
Event proceeds go to the
Jessica Lynn LaFave Foundation
Please contact Kirsten Thompson
with any questions at
Kirsten.thompson@terracon.com
2016 Corcoran Volleyball Champs
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran Lions
Maple Hill Estates
CITY OF CORCORAN
Preferred Tile and Construction
Maple Grove
Lions
Thank You to the Corcoran Country Daze Community Sponsors!
Corcoran Country Daze
Information provided by Northwest Area Jaycees (NW Area Jaycees)
Welcome to Minnesota’s Largest Backyard Festival
Big changes are coming this year to Corcoran Country Daze on August 18 and 19,
2017! For starters, Corcoran County Daze has a new venue location. Corcoran Lions
Park, located at Bass Lake Road and Country Road 101, will be the new home for
Corcoran Country Daze! This will allow for expansion of current attractions and also
allow room for adding new activities. With many free events and entertainment for
everyone, Corcoran Country Daze is one of the best weekends of the summer!
Friday, August 18 (Corcoran Lions Park unless location listed separately)
6:00 pm: Men’s soflball tournament at the Corcoran City Park ball fields
6:00 pm: Designer Purse Bingo
8:00 pm: Maiden Dixie returns to Country Daze (Free — with food shelf donation)
Saturday, August 19 (Corcoran Lions Park)
9:00 am: Mud Volleyball and Grass Volleyball Tournament
11:00 am: Free Kid’s Day
11:00 am: Classic Car Show
4:30 pm: Performance by Two Hicks and a Chick
8:00 pm: Special performance by Hairball
Tickets available at www.hairballonline.com
Fireworks show at dusk honoring our Veterans!
Need More Information?
Visit www.corcorancountrydaze.org or visit the NW Area Jaycees
Facebook event page for more details. Corcoran Country Daze is
hosted by the NW Area Jaycees and sponsored by local businesses.
Thanks to all for helping to make this event possible each year. All
proceeds go back to the surrounding communities through the many
events the NW Area Jaycees support, including hardship donations,
children’s events, scholarships, food shelf donations,
etc. Please join us for Minnesota’s largest backyard
festival!
Date: September 16, 2017
Time: Noon to 8:00 pm
Cost: No admission fee; Donations are
appreciated
Visit website for parking information at
www.shoubf.com
Early in 2011, Judy Shoulak of Corcoran
was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the
fall of that year, Judy, her husband Jim,
and children Jake, Sarah and Joe — along
with Full Circle Studios (a locally-owned
recording studio) — began hosting an
annual outdoor music festival to raise
money for breast cancer awareness,
research and education,
support, treatment, and a cure. Today,
Judy and her family are celebrating her
being cancer-free for six years, but
the Shoulak BreastFest™ Music
Festival continues.
Now in its seventh year, the casual
backyard festival has raised nearly
$250,000 for various local charities. The
charity partners include: Breast Cancer
Education Association (BCEA), The Firefly
Sisterhood, The Hope Chest, Park
Nicollet Foundation, Piper Breast Cancer
Emergency Fund, and Susan G. Komen
for the Cure - Minnesota.
The day features a Survivor’s Ceremony,
and food and beverages from Buffalo
Wild Wings and other vendors. Past
silent auction items have included
limited-edition bicycles and guitars,
signed sports memorabilia, grills, tickets
to pro sports events, and handcrafled
items. Over the years, timeshare
vacations, trips to the NFL Pro Bowl and
other NFL games, and autographed
footballs and helmets have been
auctioned off in the live auction. This
year, Minnesota musicians will again
provide live music; bands include:
Swallows, Flywheel, and The Sevilles.
Sponsored by Shoulak family and various
other charity partners
page 14 Summer/Fall 2017
Future Corcoran Lions Events
All events at Lions Park
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran Happenings
Corcoran Lions Scholarship Awards Ceremony
The Corcoran Lions Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held on Tuesday
May 2, 2017, at the Corcoran City Hall. The event on May 2, celebrates the
29th Corcoran Lions Scholarship program. Since the first ceremony in 1989,
890 scholarships totaling $527,700 have been issued to Corcoran students
within the public school districts serving the Corcoran area. The 2016-17
school year included 18 recipients who attend school at, Buffalo High School (8), Delano
High School (2), Maple Grove High School (2), Rockford High School (3), Fourth Baptist
Christian School (1), Holy Spirit Academy (1), and Providence Academy (1).
The Scholarship Committee
members included Jerry and
Dee Cain, Gene Kissner and
Jim Seim. The award process
includes five categories:
academics/school and extra-
curricular activities,
community activities,
leadership, employment, and
other relevant circumstances.
Each category is scored 0-5 to
arrive at a total score. Profits
from events at Lion’s Park
makes the Corcoran Lions
scholarship program possible.
Bill and Charlotte Schalo
Memorial Community
Service Scholarship
The 8th Annual Bill and
Charlotte Schalo Memorial
Community Service
Scholarship was established 2010. The 2017 recipient of the Bill and Charlotte Schalo
Memorial Community Service Scholarship is Holy Spirit Academy Senior Sadie Menth of
Corcoran.
Both Bill and Charlotte Schalo were exceptional Lions
members, and were always giving back to the community in
many ways. Bill and Charlotte were always present at Lions
and community events, they were active in church activities,
assisted and visited homebound seniors, and volunteered for
Meals on Wheels, just to name a few of the volunteer
contributions they made to the Corcoran community.
In 2010, Bill passed away, and the Schalo family gave the
Corcoran Lions a donation. In honor of Bill and Charlotte’s
many years of service, the Corcoran Lions initiated a
scholarship for individuals who exemplify excellent
community service in the City of Corcoran.
Pictured: Jack and Jeff Schalo
with Scholarship
Recipient Sadie Menth
July 6-9, 2017: Hamel Rodeo
http://hamelrodeo.org
August 18-19: Corcoran Country Daze
August 26, 2017: NTPA Tractor Pull
Gates open at 5:00 pm/Starts at 7:00 pm
September 9, 2017: Demo Derby
Gates open 5:00 pm/Starts at 7:00 pm
October 2017: Haunted Acres
(Specific date to be announced)
Back row left to right:
Chairman of Lions Scholarship Committee Jerry Cain, Mayor Ron
Thomas, Matthew Hempe, Luke Schuneman, Nathan Rabusch,
Lucas Butek, Noah Schmidt, Corcoran Lions President Dave Poppler,
Margaret Socha, Marissa Hank, Kurtis Kunkel
Front row left to right:
Jennifer Athey, Megan Randall, Sadie Menth, Eleanor Schutte, Karin
Beck, Kayla Lethola.
Not present:
Maxwell Brown, Carter Patnode, Jonah Bettin, Greta Smith
2017 Corcoran
Event Calendar
Jul 6: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
July 7-10: Hamel Rodeo
Corcoran Lion’s Park
Visit http://hamelrodeo.org
July 13: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 1: Corcoran Night To Unite!
Visit the City website at
Click here for more information
Aug 3: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 10: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 15: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
August 18-19 Corcoran Country Daze
www.corcorancountrydaze.org
Aug 18-19: Great Hope Get Together Event
Location: Hope Community Church
www.myhopecommunity.org/ghgt/
Aug 20: NH Pioneer Society Summerfest
Location: Corcoran Burschville School House
Aug 20: St. Thomas Parish Festival
Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Aug 24: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Aug 26: NTPA Tractor Pull
Location: Lion’s Park
Gates open at 5:00/Starts at 7:00
Sept 7: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 9: Demo Derby
Location: Lion’s Park
Gates open 5:00/Starts at 7:00
Sept 14: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 19: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Sept 28: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
July 20: 2040 Comp Plan:
Transportation and Parks
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Corcoran Happenings
NW Area Jaycees Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all graduates that reside in the city of Corcoran!
It is so wonderful that the city is full of talented individuals who
have dedicated themselves to school, and will continue on their
journey to college, career, or travel. The Northwest Area Jaycees
are especially honored to congratulate the recipients of the Northwest Area
Jaycees Scholarships.
Each year the Northwest Area Jaycees award Corcoran residents up to $20,000 in
scholarship funds. Throughout the past decade, the organization has donated over
$300,000 to students furthering their education. Scholarship awards are based on
four categories: Leadership, Community Involvement, Financial Need, and
Academics. All of the scholarship recipients this year have excelled in their
leadership, have a passion to serve our community and are truly academic all-stars.
We are honored to announce our support to 17 Corcoran residents, all listed in the
picture above. You will all make us proud as you continue on to higher education
and share your leadership skills with your fellow classmates. Be bold, have fun, and
don't forget to give back to the community.
Wherever you end up, community is an
absolute crucial component to developing
safe and welcoming cities.
Pictured at right:
Left to right: Logan Knochemus, Eleanor Schutte,
Karin Beck, Marissa Hank, Hannah Johnston, Abby
Miller, Ben Vehrenkamp.
Not pictured: Margaret Socha, Jacob Schmit, Kurtis
Kunkel, Elizabeth Nelson, Jennifer Athey, Kayla
Lehtola, Lucas Butek, Megan Randall, Sadie Menth,
Alexandria Kurre.
page 15 Summer/Fall 2017 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
North Hennepin Pioneer Society
Summerfest Event
Date: August 20, 2017
Location: Corcoran’s Burschville School
22995 County Road 10, Corcoran, MN
Time: 12:00—4:30 pm
The North Hennepin Pioneer Society will host the annual
Summerfest event with the help from area businesses.
Meet and greet friends in the community, and help raise
money to support the last remaining, one room school in
Corcoran. The school is located 4½ miles west of down-
town Corcoran on Hennepin County Road 10.
Entertainment by the Jolly Jammers, free face painting by Encore Entertainment, kids
games, door prizes, Twins tickets raftfe, Flea Market, Those Pork Chops food cart and
more!
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
Email: corcoranschool1894@gmail.com
Sept 21: 2040 Comp Plan:
Utilities
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
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8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
Recycling News
General Information
Visit or click on the link below
for more information:
Refrigerator Insider: Save Food
http://bit.ly/2tSh3s1
City of Corcoran
Main Office — 763-420-2288
Monday-Friday 8:00 am — 4:00 pm
City of Corcoran meetings can be viewed
via video links at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Upcoming Meetings
Planning Commission Meetings
Jul 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5
7:00 pm
Parks & Trails Commission Meetings
Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17
7:00 pm
Corcoran City Council Meetings
Jul 13, Jul 27, Aug 10, Aug 24, Sept 14,
Sept 28, Oct 12
7:00 pm
City Website
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
2017 Corcoran
Recycling Schedule
page 16 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Summer/Fall 2017
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
Water Quality Report
Consumer Confidence Report
Water Quality
Southeast Corcoran now has municipal
water services. 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 2016 report on the City’s
website visit:
http://www.ci.corcoran.mn.us/vertical/
sites/%7BA13DB5FF-43A9-4A27-A5A0-
44E78D9C28BC%7D/uploads/
City_of_Corcoran_-
_Drinking_Water_Report_2016.pdf