HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01 -- Winter-Spring Email Addresses
For City Council
Effective last year, the City Council
made it easier for residents to connect
with them through City of Corcoran
email addresses. Please see the email
address for each member of the
Corcoran City Council below.
City Council
Ron Thomas, Mayor
rthomas@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Jonathan Bottema, Councilmember
jbottema@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Brian Dejewski, Councilmember
bdejewski@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Mike Keefe Councilmember
mkeefe@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Tonya LaFave, Councilmember
tlafave@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Fast Fact:
The City of Corcoran has a long history
dating back to 1855 when Benjamin
Pounder, was the first man to enter the
untouched wilderness of Corcoran and
built the first home in 1855. P.B. Corcoran
was one of the founding settlers of
Corcoran, and officially organized
Corcoran as a town on May 11, 1858. P.B.
Corcoran also started the first school in the
winter of 1857, a post office and general
merchandise store, both in 1863. Joining
the municipal governmental history of
Corcoran, Mayor Thomas will be the fifth
Mayor of Corcoran since Corcoran was
established as a City in 1974.
Winter/Spring 2017
Thank You From Mayor Thomas
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran News
Winter/Spring 2017
I want to thank you all for electing me as Mayor. I am
truly honored by your trust and assure you that I will do
my best to live up to your expectations. I also wish to
assure those who may not be overjoyed at my election
that I want to hear what your concerns are and will do my
best to address them.
One of the consistent messages that I have heard voiced
from many citizens is the desire for more open
communications regarding what is happening in the City,
and the ability to have their voice heard on various issues.
While I believe the Council, Mayor, and staff has been
open and accessible, I also acknowledge that there is always room for
improvement. As has been the case for some time now, all Councilmembers have
email accounts that are published in each newsletter. In addition to this, I have a
phone number below that I will receive calls on directly, after the Mayor’s Oath
ceremony in January. Also, I will have regular hours at city hall to be available to
discuss issues and opportunities. This will be somewhere between one day per
month to one day per week, depending on the need and my wife’s level of
understanding.
In addition to the four newsletters per year, all Council, Planning Commission and
Parks and Trails Commission meetings are recorded and available through the City
website. We are investigating the feasibility/ cost of live streaming them during the
meetings.
I’m looking forward to working with the City Council and staff in my new role as
Mayor. One of the first things we will be addressing, as the new Council, is to set
our priorities for 2017 and beyond. I encourage everyone to contact
Councilmembers and voice your opinions and desires regarding what you consider
to be important, so that we can take your input into consideration in this process.
Again, I thank you for this opportunity to serve the City and I beg your patience and
understanding when I may not get things quite right.
Sincerely,
Ron Thomas
Mayor
City of Corcoran
763-400-7020
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4 Page Budget Updates 2017
Environmental Page 12
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Corcoran Happenings
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Environmental
Page 16 General Information
Public Works
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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 .
Park Place Storage Preliminary and Final Plat
Approved the preliminary and final plat for Park Place Storage, third addition.
Maple Hill Estates and Mobile Hope – Application for Sign Variances and Sign Ordinance
Amendment
Approved findings of fact to approve three variance requests and deny one variance
request.
Approved the amendment to the sign ordinance allowing freestanding dynamic signs in
the Mobile Home Park (MP) district.
Public Participation at Meetings
Discussed public participation at meetings; directed staff to amend language to be read
at the time of open forum.
Nuisance Abatement – 20575 County Road 10
Approved a resolution ordering the abatement of nuisances authorizing abatement by
the City on the property at 20575 County Road 10.
Hennepin County Youth Baseball and Softball Grant
Authorized staff to apply to the Hennepin County Youth Baseball and Softball program
for funds to make improvements to Meister Field. The City received the grant.
Neighborhood Park Design Proposals – Ravinia
Authorized staff to approve the Wenck Associates Ravinia park concept plan proposal
and to proceed with phase one.
2017 Proposed Tax Rate
Heard that the proposed 2017 tax rate is lower than anticipated; updated the Council on
tax impacts.
Draft Assessment Policy
Reviewed a draft assessment policy; directed staff to update with comments from
discussion and bring back for review.
Ordinance Amendment for Single Family Design Standards
Approved option 2 (less restrictive option) for an amendment to design standards, for
single family homes.
Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Development Plan for “Schwalbe”
Subdivision as a Proposed Future Ravinia Phase
Approved the rezoning, preliminary plat, and preliminary PUD development plan for the
5.97 acre parcel; plans show approximately 20 homes being constructed.
PUD Sketch Plan from James and Denise Nichols on property at 6315 County Road 101
Received a sketch plan showing 14-15 homes on a 5.2 acre parcel; Council provided non-
binding feedback to applicant.
Updated Development Rights Map
Received the updated development rights map.
Fire Services Study
Directed staff to proceed with drafting a fire service study Request for Proposal (RFP).
Dynaforms Module for LETG
Approved the purchase of the Dynaforms module for LETG, allowing for more efficient
police reporting.
Employee Handbook Update
Approved updates to the employee handbook.
Predatory Offender Ordinance
Held the public hearing; approved the ordinance regulating predatory offender conduct
within the City.
Lennar Ravinia 7th Addition PUD Amendment
Approved the PUD amendment to modify lot sizes in Ravinia 7th addition.
IUP for Solar at 23710 Highway 55
Approved an Interim Use Permit to allow a solar garden on the property, per the new
solar ordinance.
Lot Consolidation of 8909 Trail Haven Road and 8920 Foxline Drive
Approved the lot consolidation under the new subdivision administrative process.
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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.
City Updates Continued...
Each City’s Comprehensive Plans must be updated every ten years. Beginning in March
2017, the City will begin its process to update the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The first
community open house will likely take place in June. More information on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan will be available as the schedule is refined.
Corcoran’s Current 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Corcoran’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the “2030 Plan,” represented a community-
generated update to the 2020 Plan. The update process involved a wide range of
community volunteers, including Corcoran residents, the City Council, Planning
Commission, Parks and Trails Commission, and a Comprehensive Plan Committee. These
groups combined open house events, staff support and research, and commission and
committee discussions to identify a vision for Corcoran in the year 2030. This vision is
supported by and will be achieved through a series of principles, goals and policies
related to land use and development.
The City of Corcoran 2030 Comprehensive Plan included a vibrant Corcoran community,
defined by its dynamic downtown, strong base of commercial and industrial businesses,
variety of housing options, and high-value natural resources. The mixed-use downtown,
centered at the junction of Highways 116 and 10, will provide the community with a
public gathering space as well as retail and job opportunities for residents. Corcoran’s
2030 commercial, industrial, and business park developments will provide both local
employment and a stronger, more diverse tax base. Broader housing options in 2030 will
ensure a place in our community for first-time homebuyers, growing families, and
seniors.
The existing City of Corcoran 2030 Comprehensive plan is defined by its abundance of
high-quality natural resources and open spaces. These resources are intrinsic to our
quality of life. The 2030 Plan will enable the residents of 2030 Corcoran to continue to
share in this defining experience. These visions of 2030 Corcoran will be achieved
through the community’s adherence to the following guiding principles:
1. Protection of the natural resources that define Corcoran’s quality of life
2. Creation of opportunities for a thriving downtown area combining a range of retail,
public gathering, and residential spaces
3. Creation of opportunities for expanded employment and tax bases combining
commercial, industrial, and business park land uses
4. Expansion of residential options to achieve life-cycle housing
5. Support rural residential development in non-urbanized Corcoran in a manner that
preserves efficient, future urbanization and protects natural resources while allowing
current economic benefit to landowners
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Ravinia Development
Yearend Updates 2016
Pictured above Springdale I Ravinia Classic Collection
Based upon current house sales
from 2015-2016, 86 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.
Consideration of Fee Reduction – Tim Laurent, Motor Café
Council discussed; declined to reduce fees.
2017 Labor Agreement – Police Officers
Approved the 2017 Labor Agreement.
2017 Fee Schedule
Approved the City’s 2017 fees.
2017 Full-time, Part-time, and Seasonal Wage Schedule
Approved the 2017 wages for all staff.
2017 General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy
Held the annual truth-in-taxation public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget and levy;
approved the final levy of $3,715,165.
2017 Water and Sanitary Sewer Budgets
Approved budgets for the water and sanitary sewer utilities.
Honored outgoing Councilmember Hank and Mayor Guenthner
Read aloud and approved resolutions honoring them and thanking them for their service.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Begins in 2017
Property Tax Info
Fast Fact:
The Homestead Act of 1862 remained in effect for more than 100 years. The final
claim, for 80 acres in southeastern Alaska, was approved in 1988.
The city council reviews the services
the City currently provides and thinks
about what local preferences are and
what population trends suggest about
the kinds of services people will need.
Communities with lots of young
families may want to offer different
kinds of services than communities
seeing a big increase in the number of
senior residents. Sometimes cities have
to provide certain services to comply
with state or federal laws. Some
common examples are requirements
for testing drinking water and making
public buildings accessible to people
with disabilities.
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When Do I Pay My
Property Taxes?
Most property owners pay their taxes
in two installments — the first half in
May and the second half in October.
The bi-annual payment occurs even if
your property taxes are collected by
your mortgage company with your
monthly mortgage payment.
What Do I Get For My
Property Taxes?
Local governments get the money they
use to deliver services from a few
different sources: property taxes, fees,
revenue sharing with the state, and
grants. Property tax dollars pay for the
services everyone in the community
benefits from and can access, including
residents, visitors, commuters, and
tourists. This includes things like
streets, street signs, police and fire
services, parks, and Hennepin County
libraries. Other Hennepin County
services such as economic
development programs to help
businesses grow and develop, and local
City services such as snowplowing, road
grading and repairs, are all typically
paid for with property tax dollars.
Who Decides What City
Services to Provide?
Property Taxes Can Change
Many factors contribute to your
property tax changing from year to
year. Property value, your neighbor’s
property value, decisions by the City
Council, the County Board, your local
School Board, and the state
legislature can all impact property
taxes. The value of your property, the total value of all the property in your
community, changes to state programs, and changes in state laws can also affect
the tax system and play a role in increasing or decreasing property taxes each year.
Understanding Your Property Tax Video
http://www.hennepin.us/residents/property/property-taxes
2017 City of Corcoran Tax Levy
The City Council adopted its preliminary levy for 2017 at the September 22
meeting. This levy amount was used to create the City tax amount you saw on your
proposed 2017 levies and taxes notice.
The final levy in the amount of $3,716,165, is a $228,797 (6.6%) increase from the
2016 levy. The final levy was adopted December 19, and was $35,443 lower than
the original preliminary levy of $3,751,608. The tax rate is projected to increase
slightly from 45.7% to 45.9%.
Why is a property tax levy needed?
Only a small portion of the City budget is funded through fees or charges for
services. For 2017, the portion funded by fees or charges covers only 19% of the
city’s expenditures. The remaining 81% is funded through the levy.
When Do I Homestead My Property?
Homestead is a classification for your residence. To have your property
homesteaded, you must complete the Application for Homestead form. To qualify
for the homestead classification, you must:
Be one of the owners of the property or be a qualifying relative of at least one
owner of the property
Occupy the property listed as your primary residence
Be a Minnesota resident
A Certificate of Real Estate Value (CRV) must be filed before homestead can be
granted, and a copy of the warranty deed needs to be included with the
homestead application. You can go to www.hennepin.us/residents/property/
homestead to download and complete the Homestead Application Form. Drop the
application off at the City Hall with the appropriate documentation to complete the
homestead property process.
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
Fast Fact:
A typical egg-laying chicken, lays between 250 and 300 eggs per year, and
produces roughly 90 pounds of manure. A flock of just 12 chickens can
produce over 1,000 pounds of manure! Composting chicken manure is good
for your garden and the Corcoran watershed! Combine the manure with
carbon-based matter like fallen leaves, dry grass clippings, and/or kitchen
organics and the compost will be ready to be used as fertilizer in 4-6 months
if turned occasionally. For more information on chicken manure
management, view www.hencam.com/faq/chicken-manure-management/.
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Corcoran Animal Ordinance
The Animal Ordinance (Chapter 81 in the Municipal Code) can be viewed in its
entirety at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us or at City Hall, Monday—Friday, 8:00 am-4:00
pm.
The City of Corcoran allows property owners with a minimum lot size of half
an acre to keep farm animals, even in less rural areas. The City regulates the
amount of animals a property can have based on the lot size. The amount of
animals are calculated as an Animal Unit Equivalent (AUE) and are allowed .5
AUE’s per acre. For example, a horse is one AUE, so a property would need 2
full acres to be allowed a single horse. (At 3 acres, 2 AUE’s are allowed, then 1
AUE for every whole acre above 3.)
It is becoming more and more popular for people to raise chickens, especially
on smaller lots. There are some rules for keeping chickens. Below you will
find a quick guide to the City’s rules for keeping chickens:
Chickens are calculated as .033 AUE. (Or ~30 chickens
allowed per acre. Half acre minimum required to keep
any farm animal.)
The chickens must be kept in a pen/corral and fenced
to retain animals on the property. (No “free-ranging”
off the property.)
A shelter must also be provided for the animals. (This
must be no closer than 75 feet from another person’s
home.)
Manure, bedding, and compost cannot be piled or
allowed to accumulate closer than 75 feet from a
property line or 140 feet from another residence and
must be removed from the property every 6 months
on properties less than 3 acres. (Fourteen days if accumulated within 140
feet of a property line.)
Although the City hears minimal complaints about chickens, we do hear a
number of complaints regarding roosters. Although roosters are allowed,
their early morning crowing is not typically welcomed by neighbors and may
violate the City’s noise ordinance.
Winter Burning Permit? Public Safety
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 3 inches or more
surrounding the immediate area of the fire.
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 Thursday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and
Fridays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Police
Department.
Burn permits are required for any fires
larger than 3 feet diameter by 3 feet in
height. Anything smaller than a 3 feet by 3
feet fire must be a recreational fire.
Items approved to burn are vegetative
material, such as grass, leaves, brush and
untreated lumber. Items not approved to
burn are hazardous wastes, demolition
debris, motor vehicles, oils, rubber, plastics,
chemically-treated materials, sheet rock,
paint and garbage.
You can find the complete list on the City’s
website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us or on the
MN DNR website at:www.dnr.state.mn.us/
forestry/fire.
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Firearm Safety Class Begins Soon!
Corcoran Firearm Safety 2017 classes are scheduled for
Sunday, March 19, 26, and April 2, 9, 23, 2017, from 6:00 —
9:00 pm at the Corcoran Community Room. The class will
culminate with Field Safety Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017,
from 8:00 am — 3:00 pm. Registration opens February 1,
2017. Youth ages 11 and older can attend a firearms safety
certification course and receive their certificate. The Firearms
Safety Certificate becomes valid at age 12.
Three basic rules of firearms handling:
Treat each firearm as if it is loaded.
Always control the muzzle of your firearm.
Be sure of your target and what is beyond.
Watch the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us or click here for more
information.
Tenth Annual Truck Safety Seminar — March 2, 2017
Save the Date! Corcoran Police and Public Works will host the 10th Annual
Truck Safety Seminar on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Corcoran Public
Works facility, 9100 County Road 19. The seminar is held from 8:00 am to
12:00 pm and will cover a multitude of items such as the new commercial
vehicle laws for 2017, rules and regulations, vehicle equipment requirements,
questions you may have and much more! Coffee, rolls and lunch are provided
by donations from sponsors.
Registration starts the end of January 2017. Space is limited, so visit the
website to register early! Registration begins February 1. To get on the email
list for the seminar information, contact Paula Steelman at 763-400-7002 or
email her at psteelman@ci.corcoran.mn.us.
We greatly appreciate all of our sponsors for the Truck Safety Seminar! The
seminar could not happen every year without their generosity! If you would
like to be a sponsor of the 2017 seminar, contact Paula at 763-400-7002 or
email psteelman@ci.corcoran.mn.us.
Also as a reminder that Spring Road restrictions will be enforced this spring. A
majority of the City Streets in Corcoran will be posted at 4-Ton per axle. If you
have a delivery, questions about accessing posted roads, or need a permit,
please contact the Corcoran City Hall at 763-420-2288.
Loretto Fire Department (LFD)
Accepting Applications for Fire Fighters
Loretto Fire Department is accepting applications
from Corcoran residents to join the LFD team.
For more information please contact Fire Chief
Jeff Leuer at 612-221-4963 or via email at
jleuer@ci.loretto.mn.us.
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
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Public Works
Fast Fact: Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation
Follow these safe winter driving tips:
Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org before leaving on your trip to get current road
conditions.
Turn on your headlights, wear your seat belt and turn off your cruise control.
Slow down; allow at least five car lengths, and preferably 10, between your vehicle
and a plow, and never drive into a snow cloud.
Stay behind the snowplow. The road behind a snowplow is safer to drive on.
Watch for snowplows that turn or exit frequently, and often with little warning.
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 69 miles of roads, and 85 cul-de-sacs 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 Public Works install it. Please
call 763-420-2288 for more information or to schedule the installation.
The Corcoran Police, Public Works, and
the Hennepin County Highway division
would like to caution residents that it
is unlawful to dump, plow or push
snow from private driveways onto
highway or city streets whether you
are plowing your driveway or you have
hired someone to remove snow.
Snow dumped on highways or street
right-of-way can create a hazard not
only for motorists, but also for
snowplows. Even heavy snowplows
have been ditched and damaged when
hitting compacted and frozen snow.
The person responsible for depositing
snow on roadways may also be liable
in a civil lawsuit if damages or injuries
that occur as a result of this action.
Under MN Statutes, Chapter 160.2715,
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE, violation of the
above statute is a misdemeanor, city
ordinance 130.04 also prohibits the
plowing, blowing, shoveling or
otherwise placing of snow from
sidewalks, driveways and parking lots
onto public roadways.
The violations are considered a
misdemeanor, punishable by a maxi-
mum $700 fine and/or 90 days in jail.
Through the years this issue has
become a bigger concern as the
community grows. The Corcoran Public
Works and Police departments will be
enforcing these laws.
City Snowplow Policy
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2017 Corcoran
Event Calendar
Jan 12: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Jan 16: Holiday — City Hall Closed
Jan 17: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Jan 26: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Feb 1: Truck Safety Seminar
Registration Begins
(See Page 6 for more information)
Feb 1: Firearms Safety
Registration Begins
(See Page 6 for more information)
Feb 2: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Feb 9: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Feb 20: Holiday — City Hall Closed
Feb 21: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Feb 23 City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Mar 2: Tenth Annual Truck Safety Seminar
(Pre-registration required)
8:00 am — Public Works Facility
Mar 2: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Mar 9: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Mar 19: Youth Firearm Safety Begins
6:00 pm — Community Room
Mar 21: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Mar 23: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Apr 6: Planning Commission Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Apr 13: Open Book Meeting
5:30 pm — Corcoran Community Room
Apr 13: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Apr 18: Parks & Trails Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Apr 27: City Council Meeting
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
May 6: Corcoran Clean Up Day
8:00 am — Public Works Facility
(Check website for more info)
Parks & Recreation
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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. Corcoran ice rinks were opened for the season on December
28, and weather permitting, will remain 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/or early rink closings.
Depending on weather conditions, the Public Works crew cleans and resurfaces the
rinks daily, Monday through 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 Corcoran City Hall at 763-420-2288.
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
7 Things To Do
In Minnesota This Winter
Explore the Trails
Minnesota's cross-country skiing trails
offer more miles of skiing than a trek from
St. Paul to Los Angeles, and there are
22,000 miles of groomed trails for
snowmobiling.
Attend a Winter Festival
Minnesotans embrace winter with a
positive attitude.
100 Breweries and Taprooms across the
state. Sip a local beer and discover a new
variety.
Laugh Until It Hurts
The cold weather might get you down, so
brighten your spirits by taking in a
comedy show.
Try a Unique Winter Activity
Did you know the U.S. Men’s 2015 curling
team (who won the 2015 championship)
is from Duluth? Minnesota has the most
curling clubs in the nation.
Minnesota Dog Sledding
The Boundary Waters has millions of
acres that provide the perfect snowy
environment for you and a team of
Canadian Inuit dogs to explore.
Ice fishing is iconic in Minnesota
Visit Lake of the Woods, the "Walleye
Capital of the World," to experience
excellent ice fishing.
Cheer on the Home Team
Escape the cold for an evening of
excitement cheering on the home team.
Hit the Slopes
Minnesota features some of the highest
hills in the Midwest, and Minnesota ski
areas offer thrills for any level of skills.
No matter what you do this winter, get
out and explore Minnesota. You can
document your adventures and get
inspired for new outings by using the
hashtag #OnlyinMN on social media.
For more information visit:
http://www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/7-
things-to-do-in-minnesota-this-winter/
City of Corcoran Area Snowmobile Trails
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 our club.
Family involvement is encouraged. Our 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.
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.
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Environmental Updates
page 8
Fast Fact: What is Illicit Discharge?
Illicit discharge is defined as non-storm water that discharges into our watersheds, and comes in many forms. The runoff from
washing your car, pressure washing your patio furniture, deck or driveway, over watering of lawns, septic systems that are not
operating correctly, and swimming pool discharges are all forms of illicit discharge. Livestock farms that do not properly
dispose of manure or runoff from barns, are also forms of illicit discharge and contribute to polluting of creeks and streams
that flow into main watersheds.
Winter 2015
Corcoran Recycling News – Payment Options for 2017
In 2015, the City partnered with Randy’s
Environmental Services to provide additional
payment options to residents for their recycling
services billing. Scheduled for early 2017,
Randy’s Environmental Services, the City’s
residential recycling contractor will be billing residents directly for recycling
services. You can pay by credit card or e-check on the Randy’s Environmental
Services website at https://secure.randyssanitation.com/webpak/signin.jsp. As in
prior years, you will receive your annual recycling bill in early 2017. The late
charge for past due recycling fees will be 1.5% monthly of the annual fee and a
one-time $10.00 late fee. If the recycling fees are not paid by August 31 of each
year, recycling fees will be certified to Hennepin County and will be added to your
2018 property tax bill. For more information, contact the City of Corcoran at
763-420-2288.
Christmas Tree
Disposal Options
Real trees are recyclable, but did you
know that flocked or painted Christmas
trees cannot be composted? Trees can
be used in composting, made into mulch
or used for fuel. Listed below are some
Christmas tree disposal options.
FREE! January 3-31, 2017: Residents
can drop off one tree per house-
hold for free at the SKB Malcolm
Transfer Station, 630 Malcolm Avenue
SE, Minneapolis. The site is open 7 am
to 4 pm, Monday-Friday, except
holidays. Bring a photo ID showing you
are a Hennepin County resident. No
wreaths or other decorations, no tree
stands, no ornaments, no plastic bags.
If you are a current customer of
Randy’s Environmental Services, they
will pick up your Christmas tree for a
small fee, during the week of January
4 or January 11, on your regularly
scheduled pick up day. If you are a
current customer, and interested in
having Randy’s pick up your Christmas
tree, simply set to the end of your
driveway those first two weeks in
January. The cost is $8.00 ($10.03 with
Fuel/Enviro Fee) for an unbagged tree.
The tree should be free from
decorations and stands. If you have a
bag on the tree there is an additional
$2.00 fee (total $12.53 with Fuel/
Enviro Fee).
Check with your current sanitation/
garbage company regarding pick-up
programs that may exist for Christmas
tree recycling.
For more recycling ideas visit
http://www.recyclemoreminnesota.org/
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Preventing Winter Watershed Pollution
We all live in a watershed, and protecting our watershed is everyone’s
responsibility. The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) is the
regional governmental unit responsible for protecting the water resources of the
Elm Creek Watershed, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Corcoran comprises
36.06 square miles of the 130.61 square miles of the Elm Creek Watershed, located
in Hennepin County.
During the winter months, follow the guidelines below to help reduce illicit
discharge into our watershed:
Rock and/or sidewalk salt ends up in our ground water. Remember a little
sidewalk salt goes a long way, and shoveling before you salt will help reduce
contaminated runoff. Rock and/or sidewalk salt is only effective when the
temperature is above 15 degrees. Recommended application after shoveling
snow and scraping ice, is about a handful per square yard treated. Use only
enough of the deicer product to break the ice/surface bond, then remove slush
by shoveling.
Limit the use of sand. Sand increases the amount of sediment in our streams,
lakes and rivers, and degrades important habitat for aquatic organisms. Sand
only provides traction, and does not melt ice.
Visit www.elmcreekwatershed.org for more information.
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
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Environmental Updates
What is the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)?
Source: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/waterresources/
MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. MS4 programs are required by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) to reduce pollution from stormwater to surface waters and groundwater.
Municipalities with populations of 50,000 or greater, smaller designated cities such as
Corcoran, and other public entities with significant stormwater drainage systems have
been selected to have MS4 programs. Other public entities that have been selected include
universities, counties and state transportation departments. MnDOT Metro District is one
of these designated MS4 programs.
MnDOT Metro Boundaries (PDF)
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/waterresources/pdf/urbanizedareamap.pdf
Improving Water Quality Through Stormwater Management
Source: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater
The surest way to improve water quality in Minnesota is to better manage stormwater.
Unmanaged stormwater can have devastating consequences on the quality of lakes,
streams and rivers we enjoy. Stormwater often contains oil, chemicals, excess
phosphorous, toxic metals, litter and disease-causing organisms. In addition, stormwater
frequently overwhelms streams and rivers, scours streambanks and river bottoms and
hurts or eliminates fish and other aquatic organisms.
To better manage stormwater across the state, the MPCA administers the requirements of
the federal Clean Water Act in addition to its own State Disposal System requirements. At
the MPCA, the Stormwater Program includes three general stormwater permits:
the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit, the Construction Stormwater Permit and
the Industrial Stormwater Permit. Each program administers a general permit (and in some
cases, individual permits) that incorporates federal and state requirements for Minnesota
stormwater management.
According to the 1996 National Water Quality Inventory, stormwater runoff is a leading
source of water pollution and can harm surface waters such as lakes, rivers, streams and
wetlands. Common pollutants in stormwater runoff include pesticides, fertilizers, oils,
metals, pathogens, salt, sediment, litter and other debris. These pollutants are transported
via stormwater from a variety of sources including construction projects, industries and
urbanized areas.
Management of stormwater runoff from urbanized areas is very important for restoring or
protecting surface waters. Urbanized areas are associated with activities that contribute
pollutants to stormwater runoff, such as application of anti/deicing compounds, vehicle
fueling, spills, landscaping and lawn maintenance, and application of pesticides and
fertilizers. Additionally, urbanized areas are characterized by large amounts of impervious
surfaces, such as streets, driveways, roof tops, parking lots and sidewalks. Stormwater
runoff from impervious surfaces travels faster and in larger quantities, which results in
damage to rivers, streams and wetlands; destruction of aquatic habitats; and elevated
pollutant levels reaching surface waters. Impervious surfaces also inhibit infiltration and
subsequent groundwater recharge. Local public entities that own or operate a municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) in urbanized areas play a key role in preventing or
reducing the negative impacts stormwater runoff may have on Minnesota’s valuable water
resources.
Additional Links
MPCA Stormwater Program MS4 Website
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater
EPA Stormwater Website
Corcoran Happenings
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www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Local High School
Scholarship Info Links
For more information on available
scholarships for graduating high school
seniors, please visit the appropriate
school district scholarship pages:
Buffalo HS Scholarship Page
http://bit.ly/1NVVjxC
Delano HS Scholarship Page
http://bit.ly/1MHhJkn
Osseo HS Scholarship Page
http://bit.ly/1SmMLFs
Rockford HS Scholarship Page
http://bit.ly/1OxWdpy
Wayzata HS Scholarship Page
http://bit.ly/1TpUuAZ
NW Area Jaycees 2017 Scholarships Available
Sponsored by the NW Area Jaycees
The Northwest Area Jaycees will be awarding up to $15,000 in
scholarship monies to graduating senior high school students. All
applicants must reside within Corcoran city limits and will be
continuing onto their college education during the entire Fall 2017-Spring 2018
school year. The applications are scored on the following: Academics,
Leadership, Community Involvement, and Financial Need. Complete all
questions, including teacher recommendation letter, high school transcript and
student applying must sign the application in the space provided. The
Scholarship Committee will notify all applicants of scholarship status via mail
and/or email. All questions must be answered on separate paper and typed. All
unanswered segments of the application will be scored as zero. Completed
scholarship applications must be received or postmarked no later than Friday,
May 5, 2017! Visit http://nwareajaycees.org/ to view and download scholarship
application and information.
Corcoran Lions Scholarships
The Corcoran Lions are excited to offer their 28th annual scholarship
program. Each year it is a great opportunity to be able to help our
youth with the opportunity to further their education. As in past
years, the basic rules remain the same and they are as indicated
below. Applications are due by April 14, 2017, along with a transcript of grades.
Applications can be found on the Lions website at www.corcoranlions.com or at
or the following high school offices Buffalo, Delano, Maple Grove, Mayer Lutheran,
Osseo, Rockford, Wayzata, Providence Academy and West Lutheran High School. If
a student attends a high school outside of the area or has been home-schooled
and still resides in the City of Corcoran, he or she is eligible for a scholarship.
Please contact Jerry Cain by email at jerryjcain@gmail.com if you need a Corcoran
Lions scholarship application. The award ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May
2, 2017, at Corcoran City Hall, at 7:00 pm.
The Corcoran Lions Club awards scholarships to graduating seniors who live in the
City of Corcoran. This year the Lions will have the 7th annual Bill Schalo
Scholarship. The Bill Schalo scholarship is given based on community service in
Corcoran. This scholarship is given in memory of the Lions’ fellow member who
gave so freely to our community for so many years. The scholarships are based on
academic, leadership, service to the community and a need basis. The graduate
must attend college, junior college, university, trade or vocational school in the
year directly following graduation to receive the award.
The Corcoran Lions Club is a service that helps build communities through events,
donations and assistance. The Lions Club makes donations to many organizations
in our community, which includes the police and fire and City Hall. Their goal is to
encourage new memberships and promote events held at the Corcoran Lions Park.
If you are interested in becoming a Lions member, email jerryjcain@gmail.com or
stop by one of the meetings held at the Corcoran City Hall at 7:00 pm, on the first
and third Tuesday of each month. For more information about the
Corcoran Lions visit their website at www.corcoranlions.org.
NW Area Jaycees
Holiday Dates
The Easter Bunny Makes a
Stop in Corcoran!
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Corcoran Soccer Fields
(Rockford Multi-Use Fields)
20300 County Road 50
The NW Area Jaycees will host their
annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15,
2017! Don’t be late or you’ll miss out!
Held outdoors so dress appropriately.
Free event and geared for ages 0-10
with age appropriate treats in each age
category. Bring your baskets to gather
up the goodies. Turn in any prize eggs
found for larger gifts! Bring your
cameras for pictures with the Easter
Bunny! The hunt is located at the
Corcoran Soccer Fields, 20300 County
Road 50. (Same location as Corcoran
Country Daze off County Road 50, not
the playground off County Road 10.)
Check the NW Area Jaycees website for
event details as the date draws near:
http://nwareajaycees.org/.
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.
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Parks and Trails Commission Donate Shade Trees
Sponsored by the NW Area Jaycees and Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
For the past several years, the Parks and Trails Commission has given away shade
tree saplings to Corcoran residents made possible with funds donated by the
Northwest Area Jaycees. Varieties offered include deciduous and evergreen trees
and shrubs.
The trees will be given away at the City Park skating rinks/warming house shelter
located at 20200 County Road 50 in late April. In an effort to increase distribution
of these trees, Parks and Trails Commission will accept orders for up to five trees
as long as supply lasts. To order, or for more information and delivery date, email
Tom Anderson at trees4corcoran@yahoo.com or call 763-428-2559.
For your larger projects you can order additional trees from Wright County Soil
and Water Conservation District. Please view their website at
www.wrightswcd.org/tree_program.html for complete information. Cost of each
tree is about $1.10 per tree, and need to be ordered in bundles of 25. Tree Order
Forms are mailed out in February. Please call 763-682-1970 to be added to the
notification list.
Corcoran residents interested in purchasing larger bare root trees and shrubs
should watch the City of Plymouth website at http://www.plymouthmn.gov/
index.aspx?page=820 for updates on the annual tree and shrub sale. Prices vary
depending on variety.
To purchase trees directly through the DNR nursery, please view the link below:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/nursery/index.html.
Corcoran Happenings
Corcoran Gardeners Club
Sponsored by Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
Corcoran has many resident gardens and many experienced gardeners but most
of us do not know each other, which is unfortunate, because gardeners beautify
the community and also help preserve native plants and wildlife. With the end of
winter approaching, is a great time to start planning new gardens, and also to
start thinking about which perennials will need to be divided in the spring. A
gardening fact, perennials that have been in the ground for three years or more
will usually need to separated and replanted to a new garden, or a friends
garden or a city garden! Hostas, hydrangeas, coneflower, rudbeckia, phlox,
forget-me-nots, sedum, daylilies and so many more are great perennials for
Minnesota gardens! To learn more gardening tips, join the Corcoran Gardeners
Club!
Please consider volunteering and/or participating in the Corcoran Gardeners
Club to share your gardening expertise, or simply join the Corcoran Gardeners
Club to learn about gardening! Come be a part of designing gardens, as the City
of Corcoran develops and grows! Volunteers for the Memorial Garden, and at
the City Park, are especially needed to enhance the beauty of these areas of
Corcoran. The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission is overseeing and
organizing the Corcoran Gardeners Club. If you are interested in participating or
learning more, please call Tom Anderson at 763-428-2559 or contact him via
email at tom.thegardener@yahoo.com.
Hennepin County is planning to make
improvements to the CR 10/CR 50
intersection while completing an overlay
in 2017. An open house has been
scheduled for Thursday, February 9,
from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Corcoran City
Hall.
For more information on the Hennepin
County CR 10/CR 50 Project visit:
www.hennepin.us/10and50
For more information in Hennepin
County Road Improvement Projects visit:
http://www.hennepin.us/residents/
transportation/construction-projects
Hennepin
County Road
Improvements
Fast Fact: Corcoran Permits
During the 2016 year, information on
building permits in Corcoran includes:
422 total permits, 59 new homes (54 of
them are located in the Ravinia
neighborhood), 30 decks, 26 remodels,
10 accessory buildings, 8 additions, and 2
commercial remodels. From September
29 to November 30, there were 100
permits issued including 14 new homes.
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Corcoran Happenings
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Corcoran’s Burschville School Gets a New Look
Sponsored by North Hennepin Pioneer Society
Corcoran’s Burschville School recently received a new
look, or rather a revival restoration of how the school
originally looked in 1894. During the years of 1894-1967
school children attended a white school with green trim
with a matching white, scrolled pediment at the rooftop
eave.
Thanks to a talented carpenter, Gary Gaupp, the unique
scrolled pediment was able to be reconstructed using
original school photos, and has been placed once again
above the round window at the front entrance of the
school. The original bell tower is now encased with thick
plexi-glass to protect the structure and also includes specially designed, industrial
grade louvers around the bell tower to protect it from the elements. If you listen
closely, you might hear the school bell ring again, reminding some of us of long-
ago school days. Through the repainting work of Ryan Mitchell Miller and his crew,
the school stands as it originally appeared when students walked through the
doors for the first time in 1894. The hand-painted signs on the front entry
designed by Tim Williams truly allow the tiny school’s memories to shine through.
Thank you to the community of individuals and organizations that helped fund the
repairs, restoration and repainting of the school: Skyline Construction, FreshLook,
Fish and LaBeau, Corcoran Lions, Northwest Area Jaycees, Hanover Athletic
Association, Wright-Hennepin Electric Round-up Trust, and the City of Corcoran.
Each August many former students return and attend the annual Summerfest
event at Corcoran’s Burschville School. Mark your calendar for Summerfest 2017
scheduled for August 20, 2017. North Hennepin Pioneer Society is also hosting a
500 Card Party luncheon scheduled for March 18, 2017. The 500 Card Party
Luncheon will be held at the Corcoran Community Center. Both events are open to
the public.
As you drive by the Corcoran-Burschville School, on County Road 10, ¼ mile east of
County Road 19, be sure to check out the tiny one-room schoolhouse! As the
schoolhouse has no heat and is closed for the winter months, please call in April or
May to schedule tours during the summer and fall months. The North Hennepin
Pioneer Society is always looking for support through members who care about
the Corcoran-Burschville Schoolhouse and all one-room schoolhouses that are
fading from the landscape. Please consider donating your time, or a monetary
donation through supporting memberships: $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
Email: corcoranschool1894@gmail.com
Visit www.dot.state.mn.us or dial 511
for Minnesota Department of
Transportation road and winter driving
conditions throughout Minnesota.
Corcoran Happenings
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www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Minnesota by the Numbers
Source: Statistics from Minnesota State Demographic Center and United States Census Bureau
The Minnesota State Demographic Center (SDC), part of the Minnesota Department of
Administration, is the main provider of demographic data and analysis for the state of
Minnesota. Many of the Center's tasks are set forth in Minnesota State Statute 4A.02,
which begins by outlining that the State Demographer "shall continuously gather and
develop demographic data relevant to the state." The SDC independently produces a
variety of projections, including long-term projections for Minnesota by age, gender, race
and ethnicity; total population projections for counties and economic development
regions; as well as labor force projections for the state as a whole.
1,221,703
Largest County
by Population:
Hennepin County 2015
5,485,238
Minnesota
Population 2015
38 Median Age in
Minnesota 44 Median Age in
Corcoran
25.1%
Percentage of
population under
the age 18 in
Corcoran in 2010
More
than 1 in 5
Number of
Minnesotans
who will be
age 65+ by
2030
69,916
Number of babies
born in Minnesota in
2014
$61,492
Minnesota’s Median
Household Income
21,573
Number of babies
born in Hennepin
County in
2014
5,552
City of Corcoran
Population 2015
$97,778
Corcoran’s Median
Household Income
2015
48%
Female persons
in Corcoran in
2010
3.2%
Population Increase
in Corcoran between
2010 and 2015
9.3%
Percentage of
population
over the age of
65 in Corcoran in
2010
12.9%
Percentage of
Population Over
the age of 65 in
Minnesota 2010
1,919
Total households in
Corcoran 2015
$186,200
Minnesota’s Median
Housing Value
$285,600
Corcoran’s Median
Housing Value
Corcoran Athletic Association
Baseball Registration
Sponsored by the
Corcoran Athletic Association
Corcoran Athletic Association registration
begins February 1, 2017, on-line at
www.caa-mn.com. There are no tryouts—
everyone plays, everyone has fun! CAA
focuses on players first, winning second.
The Corcoran Athletic Association is a 40
year old non-profit group organized and
coordinated by an all-volunteer board of
directors. Volunteers are always needed
and CAA can work with any time you have
give. Financial donations also help to keep
registration fees low, help maintain safe
fields and purchase soccer equipment.
Have A Business Interested in Advertising?
The City of Corcoran has given CAA authori-
ty to sell advertising space on the fences of
the three City park baseball fields. This
money will be used to make major purchas-
es to improve the experience for the chil-
dren in the program. A two-year contract
includes a sign with your business infor-
mation hung up on the field of your choice
and a business sponsor link on the CAA
website.
Umpires Needed
CAA also needs umpires for the 2017 sea-
son. If you are interested and are 18 years
of age or older, please visit the Minnesota
Youth Athletics website at
http://www.myas.org for more information
on umpire training. Reimbursement for
umpire training is covered by CAA if you
bring your umpire certificate as confirma-
tion of training, and after you umpire two
games for CAA. A fee of $40.00 per game is
paid for trained umpires meeting the above
qualifications.
More Information
For more information about becoming a
CAA sponsor or umpire training, please
email Kevin Dale at:
corcoranathleticsinfo@hotmail.com
Save the Date:
April 13 Open Book Meeting
The Open Book meeting is an opportunity
for residents to discuss their property
assessment. For more information on the
process see the Hennepin County
Assessor’s Office website at
www.hennepin.us/residents/property/
property-value.
Open Book Meeting Info
April 13, 2017
5:30 pm — 7:00 pm Corcoran City Hall
Corcoran Community Room
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN
Ordinance/Other Reminder
Road restriction ordinance goes into
effect in mid-March, please remember to
plan your projects accordingly.
The truck safety seminar that is hosted by
the Corcoran Public Works and Police
Department is scheduled for March 2,
2017. Visit www.ci.corcoran.mn.us for
more information.
Garbage container driveway location
during the winter months, must be placed
inside your driveway perimeter or
boundary on garbage pickup days.
Heavy snow in winter months can be
thrown off the plow blade to the roadside
can cause mailbox posts to tip or break
off.
PRST STD
US POSTAGE PAID
ROGERS, MN
PERMIT NO. 98 City of Corcoran
8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
Commissioners Needed
General Information
Looking for a way to become involved in
the future of the City of Corcoran? There
are three different Commissions look for
new members. Become a member of the
Planning Commission, Parks and Trails
Commission, or Charter Commission.
The Parks and Trails Commission assists in
deciding when and where new parks and
trails should be created in Corcoran and
meets the third Tuesday of each month.
The Planning Commission reviews land
use applications and meets the first
Thursday of every month.
The Charter Commission maintains and
records changes to the City’s Charter and
meets once a year in October.
If you are a current resident, and would
like to serve as a City Commissioner,
please contact:
Jessica Beise
763-400-7029
jbeise@ci.corcoran.mn.us
Miss a Council Meeting?
Did you miss the last Council meeting?
You can now 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.
City of Corcoran
Main Office — 763-420-2288
Monday-Friday 8:00 am — 4:00 pm
Upcoming Meetings
Planning & Commission Meetings
Feb 2, Mar 2, and Apr 6
7:00 pm
Parks & Trails Commission Meetings
Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, and Apr 18
7:00 pm
Corcoran City Council Meetings
View video link at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9,
Mar 23, Apr 13
7:00 pm
City Website
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
page 16 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Winter/Spring 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