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Home My WebLink About2013-08-19 - Parks & Trails Agenda PacketAgenda Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission August 20, 2013 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order /Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval: a. Agenda b. Minutes of 07.16.13* 4. Open Forum 5. Presentations 6. Reports /Information -None 7. Old /Unfinished Business a. Community Park Discussion — Proposed Lennar Development* b. Athletic Association /City of Corcoran Partnership* 8. New Business a. Proposed Painting Project— Ice Rinks* b. 2014 Park Budget* c. Existing Design Guidelines* d. Park Dedication Fund Planning* e. Review of Contact Information and Commissioner Materials 9. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Liaison b. Athletic Association c. Park Dedication Fund* 10. Other Business 11. Announcements 12. Adjourn *Includes Materials Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by Door. Minutes Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:00 PM Present: Commissioners Trish Krueger, Kevin Dale, Tom Anderson, Chad Robran, Val Nybo, Deb Regen, Judith Strehler, Rachael Tessmer; Student Commissioner Camryn Monzo Absent: None Others attending: Council Liaison Diane Lynch, Councilor Tom Cossette, Councilor Rich Asleson, City Administrator Martens, Laura Minkoff 1) Convene Regular Parks & Trails Commission Meeting — Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Corcoran Community Center. 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Approval of- a) Agenda -no changes b) Minutes of 06.18.13 Meeting. Motion by Robran and seconded by Nybo to approve minutes as presented. Voting aye: All (Motion carried 8:0) 4) Open Forum -None 5) Presentations: a) Denny Steig, Visionsing the Corcoran Downtown: Denny Steig presented to the Parks and Trails Commission his vision for downtown Corcoran. Commission Members responded favorably to the design. Motion by Robran and seconded by Nybo to recommend the City Council establish design guidelines for a future downtown anchored by park and open space to allow for a pedestrian friendly mixed use development with life cycle housing. b) Hunter Road Neighborhood -Park Needs and Issues: The Parks and Trails Commission discussed the park needs of the Hunter Road neighborhood. Motion by Robran and seconded by Strehler to table the invitation to Hunter Road residents to the Park Commission and request staff look into the possibility of a public park being incorporated into the proposed Lennar development. 6) Reports /Information: None 7) Old/Unfinished Business a) Rockford School Property Update: The Parks Commission briefly discussed the Rockford School property. 8) New Business. a) Student application from Laura Minkoff. Motion by Anderson seconded by Tessmer to recommend the City Council appoint Laura Minkoff as a Student Commissioner. 9) Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a) City Council Liaison: Councilor Lynch reported on activities from the July 11, 2013 City Council meeting. b) Athletic Association: Kevin Dale and Chad Robran provided updates to the Commission. Discussion regarding the City of Corcoran managing summer leagues took place. c) Park Dedication Fund: Park Dedication Fund balances were reviewed. 10) Other Business: None Parks and Trails Commission Minutes, May 21, 2013 11) Announcements: None 12) Adjourn. Motion by Dale and seconded by Anderson to adjourn. Voting Aye: All (Motion carried 8:0) Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Next Meeting: August 20, 2013at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Brad Martens City Administrator I! CITY OF ` ,ORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general aC)ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mmus MEMO Meeting Date: August 20, 2013 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: Community Park Discussion — Proposed Lennar Development At the July 16, 2013 Parks and Trails Commission meeting a discussion took place in regards to the need for a City Park in the vicinity of the Lennar development to serve the needs of the community in the southeast corner of the City of Corcoran. I suggested the Commission table the discussion until I could familiarize myself with the Parks and Trails Plan and also review the proposed Community Park included in the Sketch Plan for the proposed Lennar development. Staff took a tour of a Lennar development in the City of Medina in which a pool facility has been built that would be similar to the type of amenity that the Lennar is proposing in their Sketch Plan (photo below). I believe that this type of amenity while nice for the specific development does not provide the necessary level of park amenities for the portion of the City envisioned when approving the Parks and Trails Plan. Upon further review of the Sketch Plan submitted by Lennar it appears that they are proposing a donation of land to the City in order to meet the park dedication requirements. This means the City would have the opportunity to develop that land as a park in order to meet the needs of the area. Although this is certainly a large issue that deserves significant discussion, a Sketch Plan is not a document that is firm enough to make any big decisions off of. 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A .hi;Y��7 � �w�� City Limit Open Water Wetlands Existing Parks and Trails Regional Trail Existing On Road Trail 0 Community Park ® City Hall /Memorial Park 0 Existing Ball Fields /School Property 0 Existing Park (Private /Lion's Park) ® Golf Course Proposed Parks and Trails - - -- Proposed County Bike Trail - - -- Proposed On Road Trail Off Road Trail Off Road Trail outside 2030 Development Area - - -- Horseback Trail Proposed County Road 50 NONE, Natural Gas Pipeline Easement Trail (Potential) 0 City Square osP OSP /Nature Park • ASA - Athletic Search Area Neighborhood Park 0 Trailhead Search Area Greenway Corridor (Bonus Eligible Resource Corridor) *Proposed park and trails locations represent the general search areas for parks and trails. The City will work with developers and landowners to identify the exact location and size of parks and trail alignments as development or park acquisition is proposed. October 7, 2009 1h Ir Bonestroo I:/ 504 /50408144 /GIS /ComPlan /Maps /2030 parks and trails.mxd CITY OF CORCORAn 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general (a)ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mmus MEMO Meeting Date: August 20, 2013 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: Athletic Association/City of Corcoran Partnership At the July 16, 2013 Parks and Trails Commission meeting Kevin Dale and Chad Robran informed the Commission about the difficulties in obtaining future volunteer assistance to run the Athletic Associations and requested the City consider hiring staff to run the summer leagues as a Parks and Recreation program. I asked Kevin and Chad to have conversations with their boards and make decisions on what the Athletic Associations would take on in 2014 in order to begin a discussion about the possibility of the City assisting them. At this point no firm decisions have been made. I recommend the Commission wait to make any recommendation to the City Council until firm commitments or requests have been made by the Athletic Associations. Attachment: N/A CITY OF ` ,ORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general aC)ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mmus MEMO Meeting Date: August 20, 2013 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: Proposed Painting Project — Ice Rinks Commissioner Robran has been approached by an individual wishing to take on a project to paint the ice rink boards in the City Park. Commissioner Robran will provide more information at the meeting. Attachment: N/A CITY OF ` ,ORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general aC)ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us MEMO Meeting Date: August 20, 2013 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: 2014 Budget Staff has presented the first draft of the 2014 budget to the City Council. The draft includes a minor increase in repairs /maintenance otherwise Parks funding is at the same level as 2013. As it stands now there is a shortfall in the budget that will need to be addressed. Additional funds do not exist to take on new projects in 2014 without cuts elsewhere or new revenues. I will be available to answer any questions or hear any recommendations for additional budget requests at the meeting. Attachment: N/A CITY OF ` ,ORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general aC)ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us MEMO Meeting Date: August 20, 2013 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: Existing Design Guidelines At the July 16, 2013 Parks and Trails Commission meeting Denny Steig presented his vision for a future downtown Corcoran. The Commission then passed a motion recommending the City Council establish design guidelines for a future downtown Corcoran. Since that meeting I have been made aware that design guidelines currently exist for the proposed downtown area and are attached to this memo. The City Council has also directed that a portion of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds be made available to update the design guidelines in the near future. Staff is working on presenting a budget and plan to update the design guidelines at the next City Council meeting. Any update of design guidelines will be reviewed by the Parks and Trails Commission as part of the update. No action needs to be taken at this time. Attachment: 1. The Downtown Illustrative Plan and Design Guidelines District Design Guidelines Descriptions and Recommendations for Downtown Design Standards Downtown Illustrative Plan follows: The Downtown Illustrative Plan and Design Guidelines Downtown is the center of the Southeast District, bounded by City Hall and the Rush Creek Golf Course to the north, the existing commercial along existing County Roads 50/10 and 116 to the west, Maple Hill Road to the east and the Shamrock Golf Course to the south. The downtown is intended to offer citizens a central community "place" with small town downtown qualities, including a pedestrian - friendly environment, spaces for community get - togethers and activities and the community resources every City needs. Anchored by the City Hall, the downtown district will be the eventual location of other public buildings, such as a post office and library. The downtown plan also includes public amenities such as a linear town square with a gazebo, memorials, etc., City Park and band shell and future water tower. The Downtown Plan illustrates the type of town plan layout and the community spaces and amenities envisioned by the City of Corcoran. The purpose of the Corcoran Downtown Illustrative Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of a high - quality downtown for Corcoran that includes a mix of shops, restaurants, offices, housing, recreation, community facilities, parks and open space, all within a walkable area designed to be both pedestrian - friendly and auto - accessible. The downtown PUD (planned unit development) will allow for a mix of commercial, retail, institutional and residential uses to be developed within the context of the Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines. Downtown residential areas are planned to include a wide range of housing types, and several of these types are illustrated in the plan and described in the design guidelines. The Downtown Illustrative Plan will act as a framework and guide to development within the PUD. The final PUD plan may differ from the Downtown Illustrative Plan in the details of development of any specific block or site, but the primary elements of the plan, including the public infrastructure (roads, parks, trails, open space) and the quality and character which makes this plan unique to Corcoran are expected to be maintained. The Downtown Mixed Use District is a section of the Zoning Ordinance that applies to a specific area within downtown Corcoran. The Downtown Mixed Use District is where development will be most concentrated, and where controls are needed to produce the traditional "Main Street" qualities that Corcoran is seeking. The Downtown Design Guidelines that follow will provide more detailed standards for site planning, placement of building masses, architecture, lighting, signage, materials, and design of the public realm. GENERAL LAND USE Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 19 December 19, 2011 • Downtown development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area, with mixed -use buildings combining retail, commercial, and residential uses; two and three -story buildings are encouraged. • Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, particularly mixed with compatible, complementary or other synergistic uses, are encouraged. • Shared parking should be encouraged to take advantage of varying parking demands between mixed uses. • Within the downtown, the Downtown Mixed Use District is intended to apply to the pedestrian- oriented "Main Street" area as indicated on the Southeast District Plan. If the development in this District shifts or extends beyond this boundary, the Downtown Mixed Use District may need to be extended accordingly. • The Downtown Mixed Use District extends approximately 250 feet on either side of the right -of -way of all streets within the DOD, and is intended to include all the street frontage properties. • Commercial office or retail uses with an accessory drive - through are discouraged in downtown. • New auto - dominated commercial development such as fast food, gas, or similar drive -up or drive - through facilities are discouraged in downtown. • Commercial "big box" or larger retail -only or other single -use commercial developments are highly discouraged downtown. STREETS, TRAILS, PARKS AND PUBLIC AMENITIES County Road 116 and Main Street (old County Road 50/10) in the center of Downtown warrants a unique design treatment. This intersection will be developed as the entry into Main Street with appropriate identity elements. The County Road 116 greenway will offer trails through a landscaped open space, which extends into the central village green. • The County Road 116 roadway and intersections design should provide for the expected traffic level and turn movements while facilitating safe pedestrian crossings. Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 20 December 19, 2011 North end of linear town square is anchored by an active use - commercial, entertainment or cultural Formal green space with band shell or gazebo looking out over a wide lawn (for community concerts or other events) Front door angled parking for mixed - use buildings facing the square, as well as for park events Key intersection at County Road 116 and the new "Main Street" (Old County Road 10/50). Improvements to the intersection will provide for better pedestrian crossing and management of turning traffic Informal green space with meandering paths, gardens and passive uses County Road 116 bows to the east to create a green "buffer" to soften the existing commercial while still keeping good visibility for these businesses. A new Frontage road provides safer access to these properties Civic building anchors south end of linear town square; front plaza provides an opportunity for memorials, historical marker or other public elements The linear Town Square is conceived as a community focal point with passive uses (greens, gardens) and active uses (gazebo, bandshell) are incorporated into the design. Mixed -use buildings line the square, with front door parking provided to encourage strolling and shopping. Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 21 December 19, 2011 Main Street (old County Road 10/50) is designed as a traditional downtown main street, lined with street trees and planters, pedestrian street lights, and street furniture including benches and trash receptacles. The fixtures which are selected for Main Street should be required on streets within the Downtown Mixed Use District, and highly encouraged throughout the downtown for visual continuity. All intersections in the downtown should be designed to be safe and accessible for pedestrians. Enhancements to safety include paving or striping of crosswalks, narrowed intersections, street lighting, planted center medians or landscaped boulevards and warning signage at busy crossings. lk Zones ig Area estrian Path Ighting /Planting Parking Narrowed Intersection with planting and kiosk ;one defined ig or change als Typical sidewalks in the Downtown should be "zoned" to include on- street parking, landscaping and street trees, lighting, seating areas, a pedestrian or walking path and area designated for other street furniture and commercial opportunities, including newspaper boxes and trash receptacles. On- street parking is encouraged on streets within the downtown. Streets should be designed for parking, with the parking zone defined either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 22 December 19, 2011 Mixed commercial - retail within the PUD should be designed around public or civic spaces linked by sidewalks. The site development design should also include connections between civic spaces, retail and adjacent residential neighborhoods. ARCHITECTURE • Commercial development should be appropriate for a traditional "downtown" area, generally with one to three story buildings for a mix of retail, service commercial, office and residential uses. Four -story buildings may be acceptable for senior housing and some residential and commercial mixed -use projects. • All development should be designed with a traditional "downtown" character and quality: with multi -story buildings lining the streets and wide sidewalks in front. • Zero lot line buildings are allowed anywhere within the Downtown Mixed Use District. Zero lot line buildings are preferred for lots and building facing on Main Street and highly encouraged on all streets within the downtown. • Buildings should be oriented to the street with traditional storefronts along the sidewalk. Awnings, overhangs and arcades are encouraged where pedestrians are expected to walk and shop. • Corporate architecture is highly discouraged in downtown Corcoran; corporate chains should work to customize their architecture to express their design "brand" within a design, context and material appropriate to the character of downtown Corcoran. • Mechanical equipment, service and trash areas must be fully enclosed and integrated into the architecture and materials of the building. Building identity signage highlighted by architectural elements (cornice) Tenant signs incorporated into building "sign band" above the awning Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 23 December 19, 2011 • Signage and graphics should be integral to the building architecture, or used as a decorative design element. Backlit, box signs are not acceptable in the overlay district and are discouraged in downtown generally. • Decorative neon, moving or other decorative sign types are desirable when displayed within storefront window interiors of downtown buildings. Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 24 December 19, 2011 Kiiii" I x. , Downtown Area Plan Appendix A - Design Guidelines Page 25 December 19, 2011 CITY OF ` ,ORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general aC)ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mmus MEMO Meeting Date: August 20, 2013 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: Park Dedication Fund Planning In the future, discussion will need to take place in regards to spending Park Dedication funds. I request that the Parks and Trails Commission provide me with an update of what expectations the Commission has in regards to spending those funds (amounts, priorities, etc.). Attachment: N/A CITY OF CORCORAN 8/15/13 PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT jheinecke 08/15/13 9c. CASH FUNDS Park Memorial Dedication Park Maintenance PROJECT DETAIL Date 2013 BEGINNING BALANCE 332,139.56 10,669.25 Jan -13 Memorial Brick 100.00 Jan -13 Stone & Steel (67.00) Mar -13 Interest Earned 116.80 Jul -13 Park Dedication (Heinz) 3,000.00 5.26 2013 YTD ACTIVITY 3,149,80j 5.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ENDING BALANCE 335,289.36 10,674.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 of 2 CITY OF CORCORAN FARMERS STATE SAVINGS August 15, 2013 Savings Date Expense Interest Revenue Balance 12/2011 7.21 11,707.88 5/2012 Garden Maintenance (727.77) 10,980.11 3/2012 7.38 10,987.49 6/2012 Garden Maintenance (231.36) 10,756.13 6/2012 7.30 10,763.43 7/2012 Garden Maintenance (107.40) 10,656.03 8/2012 Garden Maintenance 10,656.03 10/2012 Garden Maintenance 10,656.03 9/2012 10,656.03 12/2012 13.22 10,669.25 3/2013 5.26 10,674.51 TOTAL $ (1,066.53) $ 208.23 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,674.51