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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03 -- Spring Ci t y o f C o r c o r a n Ci t y o f C o r c o r a n Once again, Corcoran will have its annual Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday May 7th, from 8:00 am to Noon rain or shine. You can bring your items to the City Hall parking lot. Now is a great opportunity for our residents (showing an ID) to get rid of any unwanted appliances, electronics, tires and other items that are hard to dispose of for a minimal fee. All tires must be removed from bikes, mowers, garden trac- tors, etc. The fees for disposal of items are on the City website. (Additional fees may be charged for items not mentioned or disposal of large quantities.) We accept residential refuse only – No paint or flammable or toxic chemical will be accepted. Spring Brings Clean up EventsSpring Brings Clean up EventsSpring Brings Clean up Events Inside this issue: Council / Misc. Information 2 Truth and Taxation 2 TIF Project—Sewer/Water 3 City Calendar 4 Think Green /Tree Give-away 5 Permitting 6 Streets and Roads 7 Code Enforcement 7 Events & Activities 8 Hennepin County Recycling Center & Transfer Station Hennepin County now has added media recycling to the household elec- tronics recycling program. Materials accepted include computer disks, DVDs. CDs, Blu-ray discs, video cassettes, ink jet and laser toner car- tridges and vinyl records. Should you have future materials or household hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of Hennepin County has a recycling center located at 8100 Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park. Their hours are: Tue, Thurs, Fri, 10AM -6PM; Wed, 10AM – 8PM; Sat, 8AM – 5 PM. Closed Sundays, Mon- days and holidays. For questions call 612-348-3777 or go to www.hennepin.us, Key Word Search: A to Z Disposal Guide. Or www.hennepin.us/chosetouse Maple Grove Site Offers YARDMaple Grove Site Offers YARDMaple Grove Site Offers YARD WASTE Disposal OptionsWASTE Disposal OptionsWASTE Disposal Options Currently Corcoran does not have a compost or yard waste site. The nearest site available for residents is the Maple Grove drop site. For a fee Corcoran residents are permitted to drop off yard waste which include leaves, grass clippings, brush and logs up to 10‖ diameter based upon the volume and type of material you bring in. The site is open from April 1st—November 30th each year. Mon—Sat 8AM to 7PM and Sun. 12 Noon to 7PM. All materials must be removed from bags at the site. For more information go to their website at www.mgyardwaste.com City Council Members Mayor Ken Guenthner 763-478-6699 Councilors Geo Gmach, Roz Milbrandt, Tom Cossette, Rich Asleson If you would like to speak at open forum, please contact the City’s Administrator, Dan Donahue at: 763-420-2288 ext. 13. If you have a question or concern for the coun- cil, please email: general@ci.corcoran.mn.us 8200 8200 —— CO. RD. 116 · Corcoran, MN 55340CO. RD. 116 · Corcoran, MN 55340 763763--420420--2288 EXT. 292288 EXT. 29 www.corcoran.mn.uswww.corcoran.mn.us SPRING NEWSLETTER March 2011 2011 begins in the year with new council faces. The City staff wishes to thank Ron Thomas and Chris Hudok for their generous years of dedi- cated service. Replacing them in their seats are former 2004-2006 elect Mayor Tom Cos- sette, and a new face Rich Asleson. Staff looks forward to educating and working with the new Council mem- bers on future de- velopment for the City‘s . Establishing property values require careful valuation of every house and a scientific knowledge of the overall housing market year by year. The law requires that properties be inspected every five years, in side and out, and the City of Corcoran contracts with professionals from Rolf Erickson Enter- prises Inc. to appraise the market value of your home. They compare sales within the City to determine value of the property, but not all proper- ties are created equal. The inside of the home could be completely differ- ent. That‘s why it‘s important to let the City assessors into your house for an accurate look. If they can‘t get in they make assumptions. Hennepin County mails property valuation notices in March. If you have questions about the assessed value of your home, you can call the City Assessors at 763-473-3978 at anytime after the value notice goes out. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the City Hall. The pur- pose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the juris- diction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made. Appeal by person, by letter, or by designated representative. Tell asses- sors ahead of time you will be attending the meeting so they can bring ap- propriate information. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appear- ance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equaliza- tion. Search for you tax information at http://www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/pins/addrsrch.jsp From Assessment to Taxation MEET THE COUNCIL Page 2 There are several programs run by Hennepin County that will assist Corcoran residents who meet income and/or disability requirements in maintaining their residents and homes. The programs and contact names are: First-Time Homebuyer Mortgages – provides below-market interest rate home mortgage loans for low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers - Valerie Hutchinson (612-348- 4969). Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program - assists low-income homeowners in financing basic home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency or accessibility of their homes - Jim Graham (612- 348-2235). Housing Emergency and Accessibility Loan Program - assists low-income, single family homeowners in addressing emergency conditions in the home or essential accessibility needs for a disabled resident - Jim Graham (612- 348-2235). · Program to assist in the construction of accessibility ramps and/or low-riser steps for low- moderate-income homeowner – Carol Stinar (612-348-2670). If you have questions about these programs or other questions related to eligibility, call the persons listed and they can assist you. Senior StuffSenior Stuff 55+ Defensive Driving Program55+ Defensive Driving Program Tues. March 22nd 5:30Tues. March 22nd 5:30——9:30 A 4 hour refresher course9:30 A 4 hour refresher course You may make your reservations by calling toll free You may make your reservations by calling toll free 11--888888--234234--1294. Payment will be made at the class by 1294. Payment will be made at the class by check or cash. Cost is $20.00 there is a $3.00 discount check or cash. Cost is $20.00 there is a $3.00 discount if you are a member of AAA.if you are a member of AAA. Senior LunchesSenior Lunches Seniors can meet the 1st Monday of each month at Seniors can meet the 1st Monday of each month at NOON for a Pot Luck lunch following with cards or a NOON for a Pot Luck lunch following with cards or a game of BINGO. Bring a dish to share and reacquaint game of BINGO. Bring a dish to share and reacquaint yourself with someone in a memory you may have yourself with someone in a memory you may have growing up or living in Corcoran. growing up or living in Corcoran. For more information contact City Hall.For more information contact City Hall. Rich Asleson The City Council has been actively reviewing information and discussing the introduction of municipal sewer and water to the city. Thanks to the savings over the past 22 years in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF), the city has the ability to spend the accumulated reserves on some very specific infrastructure improvements. The City cre- ated the TIF District in 1988 for the purposes of assisting in development in the city. Various projects were pro- posed over the years but no projects utilizing these funds was ever approved. The city now finds itself in the po- sition of utilizing the accumulated reserves of around $3 Million dollars for city infrastructure improvements or turn back 70% of the funds. Use of TIF dollars and how it is spent are controlled by state law. The City Council has been discussing our allowable options and has narrowed the choices to spending the funds to bring the water and sewer pipes in the city. The city council believes that this choice will have the great- est long term benefit to all residents and property owner in the city. The two pipes are currently located about 400 feet east of the Corcoran boarder at Co. Rd. 10 & Co. Rd 101. The vision is to extend the sewer pipe by building a gravity sewer line to the vicinity of Co. Rd 116 north of Co. Rd 10. The water line will also be ex- tended following this same route. The proposal is still under consideration. The next steps include developing the specifics for a finance plan and to discuss the plans with property owners in the vicinity of the pipe route. Later updates will be available on the city web site and city newsletter. If the project was to be approved, con- struction would start in 2012. For more questions or concerns please contact the City Administrator Dan Dona- Page 3 Scholarships – The Northwest Area JC‘s (formerly the Corcoran Area JC‘s) are planning to award scholarships again to high school seniors graduating in 2011 and continuing their education in the fall. Tenta- tive timeline follows: applica- tions available mid-April, due May 15th, awarded mid-June. For more information go to the JC‘s website at www.corcoranjaycees.com In the Yard Lawn Maintenance Also known as cutting your grass. City Code limits the height of grass and weeds to a maximum of 12 inches. It enforces the state noxious weed ordinance. Enforcement is done on a routine checking basis or in response to a complaint. Following the receipt of a complaint, an inspection is made to determine if the vegetation is in excess of 12 inches or is on the state noxious weed list. If so, a notice of violation is sent tot the recorded property owner. If weeds or grasses are not cut after 10 days the City or a contractor hired by the City is authorized to cut the vegetation.. The property is billed at a rate of $250.00 for 1 acre and un- der and an additional $75.00 per hour over 1 acre (per the adopted fee schedule). Boulevard Grass Damage As snow begins to melt, evidence if grass damage by snowplow equipment may appear. Surfaces that have been lightly scraped will re-grow quickly from below ground root system. In addition, once warming has begun, sod that has been overturned can easily be rolled back into place where it will re-root. Damage can be reported to the Public Works Department at 763-420-8966. This newsletter reached over 1950 home. To advertise in a newsletter please contact City Hall. Page 4 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 APRIL MAY JUNE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 Council meeting changed due to holiday Recycling CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES City Hall Staff Holiday Planning Mayor Council Meeting Landform - Kendra Lindahl Ken Guenthner Planning Commission Meeting 612-252-9070 763-478-6699 Parks & Trails Commission Meeting Engineer Police Office Information only Wenck Associates, Inc - Kent Torve 763-420-8966 763-479-4209 Public Works Voluntary Organizations Building Inspector 763-420-2652 Athletic Association MN Spect City Administrator 763-923-4154 952-442-7520 Dan Donahue Corcoran Jaycees Waste Management 763-420-2288 x13 Chad Robran Recycling **For a missed PU Call Route Manager Office Manager 763-478-0167 1-800-450-9378 Jill Smith-Arens Corcoran Lions ** 1-320-485-4065 Route Manager 763-420-2288 x10 Russ Poppler Septic System Information City Deputy Clerk 763-494-9166 Hennepin County - Public Health Jeanie Heinecke Corcoran Soccer Steve Bray 763-420-2288 x15 763-478-3086 612-543-5200 Administrative Assistant City Assessor Tanya Wagner NW Trails Association 952-882-6770 Rolf Erickson 763-420-2288 x29 763-473-3978 City Calendar Make sure your fertilizer is phosphorus-free. Sweep up fertilizer that spills onto hard surfaces. Soils in our area already contain enough phosphorus to maintain most lawns. Excess phosphorus washes away into near by wetlands, lakes or streams where it feeds algae. Algae blooms stress fish and wildlife, and they make swimming and fishing unpleasant or impossible. REPLACE TURF WITH NATIVE PLANTS—Swap some of your high-maintenance lawn for low-maintenance native ground cover, plants or grasses. Many native plants develop deeper root structures than turf grass, which reduces runoff by allowing for better water filtration. More information on designing a native garden is available at www.bluethumb.org . Page 5 GRASS—DON’T BLOW IT OFF Blow or rake grass clippings and leaves out of the street. Leave them on your lawn, use them for compost, or bag them up. Grass clippings and leaves in the street end up in the storm sewer and drainage systems, where they are carried to nearby wetlands, lakes and streams. Clippings and leaves contain phosphorus and other nutrients that—like fertilizer– feed algae and other aquatic plants. FREE TREE FREE TREE GIVE AWAYGIVE AWAY CORCORAN PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION AND NW AREA JC’S TEAM UP FOR ANNUAL TREE GIVE-A-WAY As in the past several years the Parks and Trails Commission will be giving away shade tree saplings to Corcoran residents in a project funded by the Corcoran JCs at City Hall on Cor- coran Cleanup Day , May 7th, 2011. Last year 400, 18‖ – 2‘ tree saplings were given away. In an effort to increase distribution of these trees Parks and Trail will accept ‗orders‘ ahead of time for up to 5 trees as long as the supplies last by emailing Tom Anderson at tompand@yahoo.com or call 763-428-2559 . Varieties selected for distribution include Cran- berry bush, Redosier Dogwood, Red Splendor Crabapple, River Birch, Red Maple, Sugar Ma- ple, Northern Red Oak, Colorado Spruce. (City Hall staff is not involved in this project) More Trees can be purchased from Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District on a first come first serve basis. They will be happy to accept orders from Corcoran residents. Their web address is http://www.wrightswcd.org/sales (Tree Sales) or 763-682-1970 ext. 3 All available trees are considered ― bare root‖ which means they are being sold with the soil removed from their roots. One of the primary advantages of ―bare root‖ tree stock is that these trees have been grown for up to four years and tend to have an extensive, well established root system from being allowed to grow naturally. A larger root system allows a better chance of re- rooting success when planted. Plants vary in length according to tree species but are generally between 18 and 24 inches in height. Evergreens are 4 years old but because of slower growth rate average between 7 and 15 inches in height. The cost is one dollar ($1.00) per tree plus tax. Trees must be purchased in bundles of 25 for each specie ordered. Trees must be paid for at time of pick-up with the County. Corcoran residents who would like to purchase larger ―bare root‖ trees and shrubs are wel- come to order through the City of Plymouth web site at http://www.plymouthmn.gov/ index.aspx?page=599 or call 763-509-5950. Prices vary from $7 to $38 depending on variety. RECYCLING BILLS will be mailed out to all homes in Corcoran by the end of March. The assess- ment fee will remain at $33.00, the same as last year . All residents are required to pay this bill whether they use the service or not. If you do not receive a bill, we ask that you contact the City Clerk Jeanie Heinecke at 763-420-2288 ext. 15 . If you are not receiving a pickup currently or your recycling has been missed please direct your calls to the Waste Management supervisor at 320-485-4065. It’s Time to Re-think Recycling! “Think Green” When remodeling, the number of permits and types of inspections vary based on the project. Some may require a single inspection when the work is completed, while others may require several inspec- tions as work progresses. With each project, City officials determine what inspections are required to ensure compliance with state build- ing code (inspection fees are included in the building permits). NEW OR REMODEL CONSTRUCTION The City of Corcoran follows the State Building Code, and therefore building permits are required for most types of construction, including but not limited to new construction, remodeling, additions, decks, re- siding, reroofing, window replacement, septic system repair or re- placement, fireplace installation, installation of air conditioning and/or furnaces, water heaters/softeners, swimming pools, and fences 6 feet or higher. The permit process generally takes 5 – 7 days. (This code includes manufactured or mobile homes.) Reroof, reside mechanical and plumbing can generally be issued over the counter the same day for residential homes. HOW LONG IS MY PERMIT VALID? It’s important to remember that permits are valid as long as work is not suspended or abandoned for a period exceeding 180 days, ac- cording to the state building code. That’s how long you have to finish your project or get to the next permit stage. If you do not complete the necessary work in the allotted time, the project will be deemed suspended or abandoned, meaning you’ll have to obtain another permit to continue work. To determine the status of various permits, City inspectors annually review permits issued. GETTING A FINAL INSPECTION All projects require a final inspection when the work has been com- pleted. Unfortunately, some permit holders fail to request this final inspection, which results in a permit becoming invalid and a new one needing to be issued. A project will not be deemed code compliant without a final inspection, potentially resulting in additional fees, not to mention hassles if or when you try to sell your home. Keep in mind that if you hire a professional to work on your property, I’s a good idea to request verification of final inspection before mak- ing payment. If you’re doing the work yourself, be sure to call for your final inspection to close out your permit—it could save you a headache in the future if you decide to sell your home. MNSPECT, at 952-442-7520 GRADING & FILLING Prior to performing any grading or filling on your property, please contact the City Hall. Property owners should be aware of the various regulations that protect wetlands, flood- plains, and other water ways. Some activities may require a permit; typically, a permit is needed when you exceed 300 cubic yards of material, but there are also times when a per- mit will not be required. Due to the location of the work or the impact it may cause, such as by altering existing drain- age, guidance and inspections from the city engineer or other staff person is required. The intent is not to create a burden on any property owner, but to help protect properties from any negative impacts. HOW MANY PERMITS DO YOU NEED? Page 6 FENCES No permit is required unless it is 6 feet or higher. No fence or wall shall be placed on or extend into the public right-of- ways. At this time, there is no ordinance that requires a fence around a swimming pool. SHED OR ACCESSORY BUILDING A permit is needed to build structures greater than 10 feet x 12 feet or 120 square feet. Accessory structures – Each homestead is allowed 1,000 square feet of attached garage space. The area of detached garage space allowed is based on the number of acres you have. Any amount of attached space over 1000 square feet will be subtracted from the amount of detached space al- lowed on your property. You will need to submit a site plan survey with lot dimensions, locations and setbacks of build- ings, driveways, drainage fields, septic systems, wells, and alternate site plans. CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY If the proposed structure meets all of the required setbacks from property lines, flood plains, etc. by at least 2 times the requirements, the permit can be exempt from a certified survey. For more facts or applications/ permits on the above infor- mation go to the City’s website at www.ci.corcoran.mn.us For other building questions or concerns, call the Building Official, MNSPECT, at 952-442-7520 or City Hall. DRIVEWAY PERMITS If you want to add or create an entrance to your property, you must apply for a driveway permit. Application can be printed online or picked up at City Hall. The application will be review by Public Works and/or the city engineer to en- sure it will not affect any wetland runoff or create any ditch drainage issues. For further questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works department at 763-420-2652. Since they are generally out and about throughout the City, we ask that you leave your name, phone number and a brief message and they will return your call within 72 hours. BUILDING INSPECTION OPEN HOUSEBUILDING INSPECTION OPEN HOUSEBUILDING INSPECTION OPEN HOUSE Come join the Building Inspectors at City Hall Community Room on April 25, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Bring your Spring / Summer building project ideas/ plans, build- ing code questions, or just come and meet the inspectors. Inspectors will be on site and happy to take a preliminary look at your building plans. They will be available to answer building code questions as well as regulations regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If that is not enough to lure you to stop by and visit us, there will be cookies, coffee and punch available. GRADING AND RE-GRAVELING OUR ROADS Come spring and throughout the year City staff receives many phone calls from residents regarding the conditions of the gravel roads . Your concerns are trying to be met as Public Works is well aware of these conditions; how- ever, they can only grade at certain times. Grading roads when they are too dry will cause loose dirt to kick up and create spin-off, creating washboards in the road, and/or it can kick the gravel off the road into the ditches. If the roads are too wet, the graders are too heavy and will damage the roads. In some cases it is neces- sary to purchase and apply more class-5 gravel to the road, as there is not enough of a base to grade, so this would need to be done first. Therefore, grading is done based upon the conditions of the roads and weather permitting. DUST CONTROL Dust control is a chemical made up of magnesium chloride, which is sprayed on the gravel roads throughout Corcoran in mid- spring. Before this chemical can be applied, the road must be graded and the surface be damp enough to absorb the chemical. Not only does this help settle the dust, it will also help preserve the road’s gravel. A Public Hearing notice regard- ing an Assessments for identified roads on the Dust Control pro- gram will soon be sent out to affected residents. Council will review roads scheduled to re- ceive dust control and engage in any concern or questions resi- dents may have, along with the cost for this assessment. Once the assessment is passed by council a billing then follows. A voluntary program is also in place so that residents can choose to have the area in front of their property treated with the chemical on a road that is not identified in the Assessment Pro- gram. Residents interested in this program must contact the City Hall and pre-pay for the ap- plication prior to May 1st, 2011. ROAD RESTRICTIONS—In the spring of each year, Public Works follows MNDOT’s guide- lines for the South Metro Region to apply road restrictions throughout the City. This involves flag- ging and posting 4 ton signs at the entrances of these roads. (That is, a vehicle cannot exceed a total of 4 tons per axel weight). This is done because the frost goes out of the ground and traps moisture, making the under layer soft. Heavy equipment or vehicles on the roads push the surface up, causing damage such as sinking or cracking of asphalt. Allowing time for the roads to dry out will help alleviate these issues. During this time the city will not issue permits for overweight vehicles except for emergency reasons. Restrictions are generally lifted sometime in May following the Cen- tral Region. The following roads in Corcoran are always posted as 4 ton limits and require a permit. If this af- fects you as a resident for any deliveries, you may want to notify your vendor of this posting to avoid any fines that could be issued to them. Horseshoe Trail—between Willow and Rolling Hills Road Larkin—between Co. Rd. 10 & 116 STREETS AND ROAD INFORMATION Page 7 If you are new to the ―rural ― residential areas of Corcoran or just curious about the maintenance of the roads, perhaps this information will be a simple guide to help educate you on some of the budget expenses and operations for Public Works. Corcoran has over 64 miles of roads that are maintained by the Public Works department. For questions or concerns please contact the Public Works Department at 763-420-2652. FOLLOWING THE RULESFOLLOWING THE RULES Since the dismissal of our previous Code Enforcement Officer in 2007 it appears some residents are not following the codes and ordinances. Through residents concerns Council has been made aware of several violation in the City. Some discussion has taken place and Council has added staff time to the 2011 budget to oversee these violations. Staff has re-grouped and assigned Tanya Wagner to this position along with handling the duties of the building permit process, since they both go hand in hand. HOME OCCUPATION - Please first inquire with the City if you plan to operate a business from your home, you may need a Home Occupation License. Home Occupation Applications are available at City Hall. For further questions or concerns contact Tanya at 763-420-2288 ext. 29 and she will assist you in the process and procedures. SIGNS - Any unauthorized sign usage constructed with out prior City approval must be removed at the owners expense to avoid violation of the code. All persons seeking to place signage advertizing their home occupation or otherwise with-in the City limits must first contact Code Enforcement. JUNK VEHICLES -No person shall store, outside of an enclosed garage or similar building, any junk motor vehicle on his or her property. A junk vehicle is any vehicle three (3) years old or older that does not have valid, current registration and is extensively damaged and apparently inoperable . First time violations will be cited and issued a warning notice with a set number of days to correct the situation. The property owner shall be responsible for compliance with these codes and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if violated. City of Corcoran 8200 Co Rd 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 CORCORAN SOCCER ASSOCIATIONCORCORAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION Corcoran Soccer is a co-ed, mid-summer recreational league serving the cities of Corcoran, Greenfield, Hamel, Hanover, Loretto, Maple Grove, Medina, Rogers and the surrounding areas since 1999. Corcoran Soccer offers affordable recreation emphasizing skill acquisition, condi- tioning, and most of all, fun, for children ages 5 through 14. Practices and games are held Tuesday and Thurs- day evenings, starting at 6:30 p.m., from mid-July through the end of August. Please note that, due to our growth over the last few years, this year’s registration will open and close ear- lier than in previous years: registration will begin on April 1st and end on May 15th, 2011 or when teams are filled, whichever comes first. For registration informa- tion, visit our website at www.corcoransoccer.org or contact: Rachel Brolin rachel.brolin@corcoransoccer.org or call 763-478-3086. CORCORAN LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPCORCORAN LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP The Corcoran Lions are excited to offer their 23rd annual scholarship program. Each year it is a great opportunity to be able to help our youth with the opportunity to further their education. The scholarship applications are due by April 15, 2011, NO EXCEPTIONS. An Award Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Corcoran City Hall, 7:00 pm. This year the Lions will have the 2nd an- nual Bill Schalo Scholarship. Bill’s Scholarship is given based on community service in our community of Corcoran. This scholarship is given in memory of the Lion’s fellow member who gave so freely to our community for so many years. Applications can be found on their website at www.corcoranlions.com or at the school offices. 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 include the police and fire and City Hall. Their goal is to encourage new mem- bership and promote events held at the Corcoran Lions Park. If you are interested in becoming a Lions member email Dan at dbraunh@aol.com. PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 28 HAMEL, MN EASTER EGG HUNT EASTER EGG HUNT EASTER EGG HUNT - The NW Area JC’s will host their annual Egg Hunt at a new location CORCORAN COMMUNITY PARK - Located at 20200 County Rd 50 the Saturday before Easter, April 23rd at 10 am sharp! Don’t be late or you’ll miss out. Held outdoors so dress appropriately! Free and geared for ages 0-10 with age appropriate treats in each age category. Bring your baskets to gather up the goodies. Turn in prize eggs for larger gifts! Bring your cameras and hopefully you’ll capture a photo of the Easter Bunny! See you then! Corcoran 2011 Events Calendar The following events are held at the Corcoran Lions Park located -7205 CO RD 101( intersection of CO RD 101 & 10) Tractor Pull June 4th 7:00 PM Hennepin County Fair June 16th—19th See their website @ www.hennepincountyfair.com for details Hamel Rodeo July 7th—10th See their website @ www.hamelrodeo.org for details and times Regional Tractor Pull Aug. 27th 7:00 PM Demo Derby Sept. 10th 7:00 PM Hamel Lions Haunted House Weekends in October See their website @ www.hamellions.org for details and times Other events at different locations include: Lions Chevy Dinner April 29th Tickets are available thru any Lions member or call Tim Holm- quist at 612-804-8146 Corcoran Country Daze August 19th & 20th See their website @ www.countrydaze.org for details and times The City would like to thank the organizations below for their generous donations towards the Newsletter. SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER