HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10 -- Fall
Inside this issue:
Budget In Depth 2
Public Safety 3
The Need to Know 4
Public Works 5
Events Activities Services 6
Events Activities Services 7
Seeking Commissioners 8
Building Permits 10
Delinquent Utility Charges 12
Events Activities Services 9
Truth -in -Taxation 11
Sewer and Water 11
2014 Budget Process
Annually the City of Corcoran sets its budget and Property Tax Levy for the
following year. Typically the budget process begins in the summer months in which
discussions take place around the type and level of services the City should offer to the
community, the projects that need to be completed, and the level of budget increase the
City can support, if any. Once the budget is set the effect on the Property Tax Levy can
be realized. The Property Tax Levy is simply the amount of money needed to pay for the
expenses of the City after all other revenue (fees, fines, State Aid, etc.) has been
considered.
There are a few key budget and levy deadlines for the City. The first is the
Preliminary Levy which must be set by September 15th of each year. This is the amount
that the County uses to prepare the proposed property tax notices that arrive each fall.
Once the Preliminary Levy is set it can be decreased but cannot be increased. The City
held this meeting on September 12th and set the Preliminary Levy at $3,106,700 (article
on page2 in the newsletter goes into detail about this amount).
The next deadline is to hold the Truth-in-Taxation meeting in which public
comment is received at a formal meeting. This meeting will take place at the regular City
Council meeting on December 12th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The final deadline requires the City to certify the final Property Tax Levy to the
County Auditor by December 28th. This certification can take place prior to that date and
has been done so at the same meeting as the Truth-in-Taxation meeting in the past.
Although the formal meeting to receive public comment is scheduled in December,
you are encouraged to contact staff or City Council with your questions or comments in
advance and/or throughout the year. Phone numbers for the City Council can be found
on the City’s website or you can contact City Administrator Brad Martens at
763-400-7030 or bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us.
“LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD”
City Council Members
Mayor—Ken Guenthner
Councilors—Tom Cossette, Rich Asleson, Diane Lynch, Ron Thomas Contact information can be found on the City’s website
If you would like to speak at open forum, please contact City Administrator
Brad Martens at 763-400-7030 or email: bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us
City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Planning
Commission meetings are held on the 1st Monday and Parks and Trails on the 3rd Tuesday
of each month at 7:00pm. (Meeting dates and times subject to change)
Fall Edition October 2013
Truth-in-Taxation
Meeting is scheduled
for
December 12, 2013
Council Meeting
7:00 PM
City of Corcoran
8200 CO RD 116—Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288
www.ci.corcoran.mn.us Office Hours: 8:00 am—4:00 pm Monday—Friday
Page 2 YOUR CITY GOVERNENT
2014 Budget In-depth
The proposed 2014 budget includes total expenditures in the amount of $3,665,929, of which $3,106,700 is proposed to be
paid by the Property Tax Levy. This is a $171,963 or 5.9% increase from 2013. As mentioned in the article titled “2014
Budget Process” (p. 1), this amount can be decreased but not increased as the Preliminary Levy is set.
In return for the property taxes paid, residents receive services such as police and fire protection, street and stormwater
maintenance, park facilities, code enforcement, planning and engineering assistance, stewardship of city tax dollars, and
continued work towards the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. A new service related to water and sanitary sewer will also be
available to some residents and businesses in the future and is discussed in a separate article in this newsletter. The chart be-
low shows where expenditures are allocated.
The 5.9% increase as mentioned above is related to the following items:
1.1% is required to pay for the additional debt
service the City has in 2014. This is related to the
Public Works facility project, which has been
pushed back for many years.
0.6% is due to an increase in planning
services based upon the level of activity the City is
seeing. This amount is not increased due to
projects in which the City receives an escrow fund
in advance of the review for items such as new
development.
1.4% is needed to offset decreased revenues.
One of the biggest revenues reduced is Police
fines from road restrictions. It appears the
education done by the Police Department each
year is working and there are far fewer violators
in this area. Overweight trucks cause damage to
our roads and fewer violations is good news in the
long term.
1.8% covers a planned 2% cost of living increase for City employees and three planned salary adjustments for staff whose
job duties have changed. The 2% increase is based upon the Consumer Price Index or CPI which shows a 2.3% increase in
the cost of goods and services.
1% covers an increase to the City’s portion of employer paid benefits such as health insurance. The employees will pick up
30% of the increased costs and the City will pay for the remainder of the estimated increase (estimated as we don’t yet
have firm numbers).
Adjustments everywhere else in the budget result in a decrease of $1,809.00.
As you know, Corcoran is a unique community with varying needs depending on the location. Some of Corcoran may change
drastically in the near future while other areas may remain untouched for decades or longer. Meeting the needs of these
different uses requires the City to constantly reassess its services along with right sizing of its staff to function as efficiently as
possible. Balancing the need to invest in the community while keeping a lower tax rate will continue to be a challenge over
the next few years before additional homes are built to help spread out the tax burden. If you have questions on specific
areas of the budget or would like to learn more about the services provided, please contact City Hall at 763-420-2288.
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The Corcoran Police Department is now sharing information on Facebook and Twitter regarding emergency information, weekly
press releases, special events and other happenings around the community.
OPERATION LOCK AND UNLOAD
“Safe storage of firearms is not only the law in Minnesota, but
it is a matter of public safety.” – Chief Sean Gormley
The safe storage of firearms is the responsibility of all gun owners. Not only is it the law in Minnesota, but it is a
matter of public safety. Educating gun owners on the need to take such precautions has taken on a renewed sense of
purpose with the recent surge in firearm sales across the state. There are also people purchasing firearms for the first
time that are seemingly unaware of the obligations that come with gun ownership. This includes making sure firearms
are not accessible to children, criminals and emotionally distraught individuals.
To bring more awareness to this public safety issue, the Corcoran Police Department has undertaken an initiative
entitled Operation Lock and Unload. The focus is on the safe storage of firearms, whether at home or some other
location. Simply hiding a gun without taking additional precautions is not a safe practice. Proper safeguards
include unloading the firearm, using a trigger or cable lock and placing the gun in a lock box or safe. Ammunition
should be securely stored away from the firearm.
To learn more about firearm safety go to Project ChildSafe at www.projectchildsafe.org. The Corcoran Police
Department offers free cable locks that will secure most types of guns. Please join this effort to prevent a needless
tragedy from occurring due to the negligent storage of a firearm.
Negligent Storage of Firearms
Minnesota Statute 609.666, Subd. 2
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who
negligently stores or leaves a loaded firearm in
a location where the person knows, or reasona-
bly should know, that a child is likely to gain ac-
cess, unless reasonable action is taken to secure
the firearm against access by the child.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Corcoran-Police-Department/459695357400188
Point your browser to: http://twitter.com/corcoranpolice
If you have questions relating to Burning Guidelines and Permits , Animal Control, Fingerprinting, Request for Police
Records, Firearm Permits and Hunting Information you may go to the city’s website at: www.ci.corcoran.mn.us or call
763-400-7002 and Administrative Clerk Paula Steelman will assist you.
Don’t forget to buckle up for
your safety
PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 4 THE NEED TO KNOW
What is a Right-of-Way?
A right-of-way (R.O.W.) is a strip of land dedicated
for public use, primarily roadways. A popular
misconception is that the owner’s property line butts
up to the road. However, the public (city, county, or
state) actually owns land beyond the road. The
actual size of the rights of way can vary from
property to property.
These rights-of-way are needed for street
maintenance and expansion, public and private
utilities, snow storage from plowing, and drainage/
stormwater management. Here in Corcoran, our
stormwater and drainage is conveyed within these
rights- of-way, through ditches, culverts, drain tiles,
etc., all of which require regular maintenance.
Although property owners are required to maintain
the right-of-way area by keeping it mowed and
clear of debris, the bulk of the maintenance is
conducted by the city. Over time, sediment from
erosion obstructs culverts and drain tiles and changes
the grading and elevations of the ditches. Because of
the need for regular maintenance, property owners
are discouraged from doing any landscaping or
planting in the right-of-way. The city is not liable for
plantings or landscaping in the rights-of-way that
are removed or damaged during maintenance or
utility work (with the exception of grass.) *Please
note there is a 10’ Drainage and Utility Easement
along the interior of lot lines on most properties. If
you have any questions, please contact Mike in our
Building & Code Enforcement department at 763-
400-7033.
City Snowplowing PolicyCity Snowplowing PolicyCity Snowplowing Policy
The Corcoran Public Works Department and the Hennepin Coun-
ty Highway division would like to caution residents that it is
UNLAWFUL TO DUMP, PLOW OR PUSH SNOW FROM
PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS ONTO THE HIGHWAY OR CITY
STREETS (whether you do it or hire someone to do it).
Under MN Statutes, Chapter 160.27, Subdivision 5, violation
of the above statute is a misdemeanor. Snow dumped on high-
ways or the 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 occur
as a result of this action.
In addition to MN Statute 160.27, city ordinances also prohibit
the plowing, blowing, shoveling or other-
wise placing of snow from sidewalks,
driveways and parking lots onto public
roadways. The violations are considered a
misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum
$700 fine and/or 90 days in jail.
A PREPARATION TIP FOR THE WINTER
Don’t forget to check your mail box posts to make sure they
are sturdy, set in solid ground, and in good condition before
the snow falls. Heavy snow thrown from the plow blade to the
roadside can cause the posts to tip or break off. Damage is
NOT necessarily caused by the plow hitting them.
Swing-a-ways can be purchased at City Hall for $65.00.
2014 Hennepin County Bridge Projects
Hennepin County will be replacing two bridges on County
Road 101 in 2014 that will affect Corcoran. The first is the
bridge over Rush Creek just north of Corcoran. This project
will begin in late spring and take 3-4 months to complete.
The detour route north to south will be County Road 159
(Territorial Rd) to County Road 116 to County Road 30, back
to County Road 101. The second bridge is over the South
Fork of Rush Creek just south of St. John’s Church. This project
will begin after school is out and will take six weeks to com-
plete. The detour route north to south will be County Road 30
to County Road 116, to County Road 10, back to County
Road 101. There is a high likelihood that these detours will
occur at the same time, making County Road 116 quite busy.
The City is committed to working with the County to ensure
adequate signage is in place as we want to keep as many
people off our gravel roads as possible. To that end we are
requiring significant signage and also are asking for grading
work to be done by the County during and after the project.
The City Council will be reviewing the plans this fall before
giving approval. In order to inform our residents further, the
City has requested that a community meeting will take place
this fall. Letters will be mailed to residents near the area of
the project near St. John’s Church. Average daily traffic on
County Road 101 in this area is around 4,800 so it will be a
busy summer on County Road 116.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Facility Update
Work continues on the Public Works facility and the project is coming together quickly.
Remaining items include concrete and bituminous work, landscaping, and interior finishing.
Although an early setback took place with regard to a required fire suppression tank and
a rainy spring, completion is expected in mid-December. Afterwards equipment can be
moved to the new facility over the winter as time and snowfall permits. Decisions regarding
the existing Public Works facility will be made in 2014.
You may have seen ditch work taking place over the last
few months around the City of Corcoran. Recent work
has been completed on Chaparral Circle, 81st Place N.,
Garden Lane, and Commerce Street. The purpose of the
work is to maintain water flow in the ditch in order to
prevent it from encroaching onto roadways or private
property during normal rain events. This helps to limit
road washouts and increases the quality of the
roadways. Years and years of sediment have built up
all around the City and most every ditch could use some
work. The Public Works Department does the work in
house rather than contracting as it is much less expensive
than contracting out. Work is completed as time permits
and is focused on the areas with the most issues. Below
are photos of work on Commerce Street during and
after.
Shown above is the most recent construction process.
The buildings locations is 9100 CO RD 19.
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 a week and frozen ground about four inches deep. Then the crews can establish a six-inch base, which will help
rinks survive most warm snaps. The final step is to build a smooth “finish surface” on the ice. Public Works likes to get the
rinks open the week of Christmas break and keep them open until mid-February, but making base ice requires a lengthy
stretch of below-freezing days. If rinks don’t have complete coverage, they can be unsafe for skaters.
Warming house hours are 11:00 am to 9:00 pm weekends and holidays, and 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm weekdays. 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. For concerns call the Public Works Department at 763-420-2652.
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Page 6
“CELEBRATING 150 YEARS:
BLESSED BY GOD BEYOND
DESCRIPTION”
1864-2014
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
and School
9141 County Rd. 101
Corcoran, Minnesota 55340
763-420-2426
http://www.stjlutheranchurch.org
Pre-K thru 8th grade
CORCORAN’S FIREARM SAFETY PROGRAM
Firearm Safety Training is hosted by the Corcoran Police Department. Any person born on or after January 1,
1980, must complete this course and receive a certificate before they can obtain a license to hunt or shoot wild
game.
Starting February 1, 2014, applications will be accepted. Applications can be obtained on the City’s website un-
der Departments, Police, Youth Firearm Safety Training. No phone applications will be accepted. Print off the
Registration and Parental Release form, complete the required information and either mail or drop off the form at
the Police Department.
Students must be 12 years of age or older by November 1, 2014, to be eligible to take the class. Classes begin
in the spring of each year. The tentative dates for 2014 are Sundays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 from 6:00 pm.
to 9:00 pm. and field day April 26, 8:00 am. to 3:00 pm. You must attend all classes to obtain certification. All
courses are held at the Corcoran Civic Center, located at 8200 County Road 116.
Check the MN DNR’s website for other cities hosting classes in the fall. See the City’s website or call the Police
Department at 763-420-8966 for more information.
Corcoran Athletic Association
The 2013 season marks the 36th year of CAA baseball/soŌball
in Corcoran. The programs are run by all volunteer help
working in cooperaƟon with the City of Corcoran. We average
about 240 players each summer, playing fun games of ball
with their friends. One of the main goals of the CAA Board of
Director is to keep it “Family Friendly.”
I want to thank the current Board of Directors for their
service; most of them have been involved for 17 years or
more.
Thank you, Doug Annis, Lee Eckman, MaƩ Faue, Mitch
Muhuch, Bill Alexander and our newest director Deb Regan.
I would also like to thank our past sponsors, Corcoran Meat
Locker, Corcoran Lions and Jaycees, Farmers State Bank,
Corcoran BoƩle Shop, Hamel Corcoran ChiropracƟc and
Pro‐Tech Auto. These sponsors helped keep the cost low to
allow our program to be affordable for everyone.
I would also like to thank the City of Corcoran for all their
assistance.—Kevin Dale, Board Member
The CAA board is starƟng to plan the 2014 season. The first
event will be our annual Pancake Breakfast, which is
February 9, 2014. We will be serving pancakes, French toast,
Corcoran Meat Locker sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and
coffee. The door will open at 8:00 am and close at noon. This
is also the start date for 2014 season registraƟon.
If you have not been to our web site, it’s www.caa‐mn.com.
You can find general informaƟon, contacts and a place you
can donate to the CAA. The donaƟons will help us keep the
fees family‐friendly.
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ANNUAL END OF THE SEASON JAMBOREE
Thank you to all the families who participated in the 2013
CSA Summer Soccer. 2014 registration opens in April;
go to www.corcoransoccer.org for more information.
YOU CAN NOW ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CORCORAN NEWSLETTER FOR A FEE AS LOW AS $75.00 TO REACH NEARLY 1,900 RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN CORCORAN.
Contact City Hall Office Manager Jill Smith-Arens at 763-400-7031 for more information.
Do you recycle at least half of
all the waste you throw?
Hennepin county residents, businesses and organizations
create enough waste each year to fill Target Field 11
times, but only 39 percent of that waste is recycled. Help
the county reach their goal of recycling half of all waste
produced in Hennepin County by 2015.
To help you get to half, they have made recycling easier
than ever. You can now recycle more of what you buy–
including plastic cups and containers (like cottage cheese
containers, yogurt cups and party cups), milk and broth
cartons, and juice boxes.
Ready to recycle half? Visit www.RecycleHalf.com to get
all your recycling questions answered, test your recycling
knowledge, challenge your friends and learn how to
reduce, reuse and recycle more at home, work and play.
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTSSUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTSSUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Recently the city renewed contracts with
three of the surrounding communities for
fire protection in Corcoran. The Northwest-
ern 1/4 is serviced by Hanover Fire depart-
ment, and the Northeastern 1/4 and a por-
tion of the mid section is contracted by the
Rogers Fire department. A big change
was made with the lower 1/2 section,
which is now serviced by the Loretto Fire
Department. These fire departments are
all-volunteer organizations. You as a resi-
dent of Corcoran can help support these
fire departments by participating in their
annual fund-raising activities. All proceeds
go to the fire departments to help pur-
chase fire and medical equipment for your
safety and protection.
SEEKING PLANNING AND PARKS AND
TRAILS COMMISSIONERS FOR 2014
Are you looking for a way to lend your services to
the community?
The Planning Commission assists in reviewing issues
and operations, public comments and make policy
recommendation to the Council in their area of
concern in management of the City’s growth and
development. They meet on the first Thursday of
each month at 7:00 pm.
The Parks and Trails Commission serves as an
advisory board to the Council to provide safe, clean
parks and open spaces. They continually meet on the
third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
With new development coming into the City, this
would be an exciting and fulfilling experience for
you to represent the City to make a difference and
“Let your Voice Be Heard.”
Chair/Commissioners for both commissions run for a
three-year term and alternates run for a one-year
term. If you are interested in volunteering to serve
the community, please go online and fill out an
application at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us, click on
Government and return it to City Hall.
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REMINDER SANTA VISIT
December 7, 10:00 am to noon at the
Corcoran Community Center.
Activities are free with a non-perishable food
shelf donation. Pictures will be taken by a
professional photographer with Santa, plus
kids get to pick a free small gift from under
the NW Jaycee’s holiday tree. Cookies and
juice will be provided. Kids can also enter a
prize drawing for larger gift items.
THEY’RE BACK! Come on out and you will understand why they were voted #1 in Minnesota
The Hamel Lions Haunted House was established in 1997. Teaming up with the Corcoran Lions and the Corcoran
Jaycees, and after a year of searching, they have finally found a permanent home, Corcoran Lions Park. In 2008
alone they raised over $12,000 and 2,300 lbs. of food for Interfaith Outreach. The cost is $10.00 per person for
entry to the grounds—CASH ONLY. Food donations are accepted and encouraged. Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult. Most attractions are indoors, so they are open even if it is raining. For more information
and safety tips see their website at http://www.hamellionshauntedacres.com/safety-and-security before you leave
home.
October 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 Gates open at 7:00 every night and close at 10:00
unless there is a line the gates will remain open until it is gone
NORTHWEST TRAILS ASSOCIATION
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY TRAINING
Dates and more information can be found by going to their
website at
www.nwtrails.net or email
nwtrails@nwtrails.net or
call and leave a voice mail
at 952-882-6670
The City Council and Staff would like to thank the NW
Jaycees and all the residents, businesses, organizations and
other volunteers that help bring the community together for
the 10th Annual Country Daze Event.
A special thank you to a first time sponsor this year Lennar
Homes. Other sponsors include Westside Tire, Corcoran Pet
Care, Farmers State Bank, Corcoran Lions, Maple Hills Estates,
and Mesenbourg & Sarratori Law Offices, P.A.
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Building Permits
We are having another busy year issuing
over 170 building permits in Corcoran. This is on
track with last year’s numbers. We have issued a
number of permits for remodeling projects,
accessory buildings, and new decks. New home
construction is still on the rise; we have already
issued five new home construction permits, up from
the two issued last year.
If the proposed Lennar development in the
Southeast corner of town goes through, we can
expect to see these numbers rise substantially.
They are currently in the process of filing for their
Preliminary and Final Plat. Please also note that
we have created and added many new Building
Permit Handouts and Checklists. These are
available for you at City Hall or on our website
at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us. If you have any ques-
tions regarding building permits, please visit our
website, stop by City Hall, or call Mike at
763-400-7033.
Did You Enjoy Corcoran Country
Daze Free Family Day?
If so we'd love your support next year
Call Chad at 612-965-7539 or email nwajaycees@gmail.com and we will put you on
the volunteer list.
2013 was another great year for the 10th Annual Corcoran Country Daze. The weather
was great! Big name Tim Mahoney played a food shelf benefit concert Friday night free with a food shelf donation.
Saturday's Free Family Day was bigger and better for the 10th annual event. Softball tournament championship was
split between Team Bud and K-Strong with the Warriors taking 3rd. Hell Country Truckers played Saturday night - also free
admission with food shelf donation.
Check out https://www.facebook.com/nwareajaycees/photos_albums for all the photos capturing the event. Save the date for
next year on your calendars August 15 & 16, 2014!
A special thanks goes out to all the business sponsors and volunteers that help
bring this community together!
If you need help solving a conflict, take
the first step here.
For the past several years the City has budgeted monies and
has made contributions to Community Mediation & Restorative
Services, Inc. Since 1983 over 25,000 disputes have been
addressed peacefully, privately, and effectively through
CMRS. They understand when you’re in the middle of a
conflict it’s difficult to get started. That’s why their staff takes
the burden of extending the invitation to mediate, and
schedules the mediation at a time and place convenient for
all. Since the majority of people served find out about
mediation and restorative justice services through a local
referral source, CMRS is hosting the Oct. 16 Open House to
increase awareness in the community. “We are able to reach
people who can benefit from our services through a network
of referral sources,” said Executive Director Beth Bailey.
“People who find themselves in conflict or have been
impacted by crime often need a little help taking that first
step. We are grateful for all the champions in our community
who help us help others find peaceful and lasting resolutions.”
Through their restorative services, impact is understood, harms
are healed, relationships restored and future decision-making
improved. More information is available at
763-561-0033,
info@mediationprogram.com
or
www.communitymediations.org
EVENTS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Page 10
TRUTH-IN-TAXATION NOTICES TO BE MAILED IN NOVEMBER
The Hennepin County Finance Department will be mailing Truth-in-Taxation notices to all county property owners
beginning November 10, 2013. The Truth-in-Taxation notice serves two purposes. First, it gives property owners
their proposed 2014 tax amount approximately six months before the tax is due. This lead time is intended to
give each property owner time to plan financially for the payment of the tax. Second, it breaks down the total
proposed tax due on each property by taxing district (city, county, school district, Metropolitan Council and misc.
levies) and lists the time, date and place of the Truth-in-Taxation meeting that each taxing district is required to
hold. You, as a property owner or interested citizen, may attend any of these meetings and voice your opinion
about the budget and spending of that particular district. After the Truth-in-Taxation hearing has concluded, each
taxing district finalizes its tax rate and approves its budget. It is important to remember that the purpose of these
meetings is to address the budget of each taxing district, not the estimated market value of your property. The
market value of your property may be addressed at the local board of review, which is held in April or May.
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SERVICES
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Corcoran is the future of sanitary sewer and water services. Sanitary sewer
service will be provided by the Met Council and water service will initially be provided by the City of Maple Grove through
an approved agreement that will allow for 147 residential equivalent units to be serviced before additional water capacity
and infrastructure is needed. Pipes for both run from the Maple Grove border west to a location near St. Thomas Church at
the intersection of County Road 116 and County Road 10.
There is significant work to be done prior to offering the service, including creating a policy and ordinance related to the
service, designing the system, developing a billing structure, purchasing easements, and more. No firm timeline is set and will
most likely be triggered by development.
Costs associated with sewer and water
services will be paid by those using the
system through a series of fees outside of
the General Fund, ensuring those not
receiving the services do not pay for
direct costs incurred because of it. In the
short term there is some staff time being
designated to the work; however, once it
is understood what level of time is
dedicated to the sewer and water service,
a proportionate percentage of those
wages will also be funded from the
sewer/water fund. Consultant time
related to water and sewer development
is being billed to sewer/water fund now.
Differentiating costs between the users
and non-users is important as most of the City will not have service for quite some time, as shown in the 2030 Sanitary Sewer
Service Staging Plan.
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PERMIT NO. 98
ROGERS, MN
Delinquent Utility Charges Will Be
Certified To Property Taxes
ATTENTION All home and property owners—
all delinquent utility bills will be subject to
certification to Hennepin County. Outstanding
recycling, dust control and property
management charges will be certified to the
property taxes payable in 2014. You have until
November 1, 2013, to pay your account
balance with the City. If your account balance is
not made current, we will be submitting your
delinquent balance(s) to the county for
certification to the property taxes. In addition to
the delinquent amount, additional late fee and
penalty will be added to each amount.
City of Corcoran
8200 CO RD 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
David A. Foy
Corcoran Resident Since 1987
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Thank you to all who attended and or sponsored our annual
Summerfest in August. We shared the event with many new
faces, old friends, returning students and families and members
of the community. The weather was perfect for enjoying lively
music, yummy food and old-fashioned kids’ games. A special
treat was just walking through those schoolhouse doors and
traveling back in time to those long-ago days of the one-room
school. That’s where the memories and stories came back to
many who returned for Summerfest. These stories are our
greatest treasure!
Thank you to the community for your commitment and sponsoring
our event: Corcoran Lions, Corcoran JC’s, Fish and LaBeau,
Burschville Construction, Storman’s, Complete Lawn Service,
Hillard Kalk, Hirschfields, Todd Thun, Doug & Deb Manthei-Those
Pork Chops, Gary & Renee Lieder, and so many others. For
those who missed their opportunity to attend or sponsor us this
year, we hope to see and hear from you next year!
The North Hennepin Pioneer Society is looking for any
memorabilia from the Burschville area and especially from the
school District #107. If you have any school class photos, we
would make copies and then return the originals to you. Please
contact Betty at 763-286-0877 or Bonnie at 763-420-3440.
Please consider becoming a member of our society to help
conserve our historical site and school.
Thank you,
Bonnie Maue, Secretary