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Corcoran City Council
October 22, 2015 - 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
4. Open Forum
5. Presentations
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of October 8, 2015 Council Meeting*
b. Hennepin County User Agreement – Pictometry*
7. Claims as Presented
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)*
b. All Other Financial Claims*
8. Staff Reports / Memos/Commissions
a. Planning Update*
b. Code Compliance Report*
c. Tax Increment Financing Report – History of Use of Funds*
9. Planning Business / Landform
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business
a. Public Hearing-Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project Assessments*
b. Ordinance Amendment Request – Ground Mounted Solar*
c. Utility Billing Process – Sewer Billing*
d. City Council Email Address*
e. Grant Opportunity – 2015 Business District Initiative*
12. Unscheduled Items
13. 2015 Council Schedule*
14. Council Liaison Calendar
Planning Commission
10/01/15 11/05/15 12/03/15
Thomas Guenthner Guenthner
Parks and Trails Commission
10/20/15 11/17/15 12/15/15
TBD Guenthner LaFave
15. Adjournment
*Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by
Door.
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2015 - 7:00 PM
The Corcoran City Council met on September 24, 2015, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were Acting Mayor Thomas, Councilor Hank, Councilor Keefe, and Councilor LaFave.
Mayor Guenthner was excused.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, Director of Public Safety Gottschalk, City Planner
Lindahl, and City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Acting Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Mayor Thomas invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Open Forum
No persons were present for open forum.
5. Presentations
No presentations were heard.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Draft Minutes of the September 24, 2015 Council Meeting
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
Motion carried 4:0)
7. Claims as Presented *
a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Keefe to approve the escrow claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. All Financial Claims
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve all other financial claims as presented.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
8. Staff Reports / Memos/Commissions
a. Performance Report received, no action required.
b. Speed Sign Update
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk provided a verbal report, noting that staff is reviewing a variety
of options which vary in price and staff will be providing an update at a future meeting.
c. Design Guidelines Update
City Administrator Martens provided a verbal report, noting that the Community Advisory team held
their first meeting and completed a SWOT analysis. City Administrator Martens invited the Council
and audience to attend the Community Design Workshop on October 13 at City Hall.
9. Planning Business / Landform
6a.
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2015 - 7:00 PM
a. Preliminary Plat and Ordinance Amendment for “Strehler Estates” for property at 22900
Strehler Road (PID 17-119-23-32-0004) (city file no. 15-017)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report on the ordinance amendment, outlining the historical
background on private driveways and street connectivity. City Planner Lindahl noted the preliminary
plat must be denied if the ordinance amendment did not pass. Council discussed the proposed
ordinance amendment, street connectivity, future improvements and requirements if a private drive
should be paved when entering onto a paved public street. Councilors amended the ordinance with
the addition of a condition allowing the council determine if a street connection is required (Chapter
10, Subd. 20, Sub. A., 1.) and a condition of private drives entering on paved public streets to be
paved (Chapter 10, Subd. 20, Sub. A., 2f.).
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approved the amended Ordinance 310 approving
the ordinance amendment to allow private drives.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve Resolution 2015-55 approving the finding
of facts for Ordinance 310.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Ordinance 311 approving summary
publication of Ordinance 310.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report on the preliminary plat noting the recommendation from
the Planning Commission on park dedication. Council discussed the plat and park dedication fees.
Councilors amended the resolution approving preliminary plat for cash in lieu of land for park
dedication (condition 7i.).
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to approve the amended Resolution 2015-56
approving the preliminary plat for “Strehler Estates”.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
b. Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for “Fehn Meadows” at 20909 County Road Number 117
(PID # 03-119-23-12-0002 and PID 03-119-23-13-0001) (city file no. 15-018)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report on the preliminary and final plat. Council discussed
specifically the right of way, trails and building rights related to the plats.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve Resolution 2015-57 approving the
preliminary plat for “Fehn Meadows”.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Resolution 2015-58 approving the final
plat for “Fehn Meadows”.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
c. Public Hearing-Lennar Vacation of Easement for Ravinia (Ebert Property) (City file no. 15-
020)*
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting that Lennar requested that the public hearing be
opened and continued to November 23rd as there were additional easements that have to be
vacated. Acting Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing. No persons were present to comment.
City of Corcoran
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2015 - 7:00 PM
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by Hank to continue the public hearing to the November 23rd
meeting.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
10. Unfinished Business
No unfished business was presented.
11. New Business
a. Public Hearing-Certifying Delinquent Fees to Hennepin County *
City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise presented the report. Acting Mayor Thomas
opened the public hearing. No persons were present to comment.
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to close the public hearing.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Councilors discussed the number of delinquent fees. City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
Beise noted the number of delinquent was lower than in previous years.
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Keefe to approve Resolution 2015-50 certifying 2015
delinquent recycling fees to Hennepin County.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Resolution 2015-51 certifying 2015
delinquent dust control fees to Hennepin County.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to approve the amended Resolution 2015-52
certifying 2015 delinquent property management fees to Hennepin County.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
12. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled items were presented.
13. 2015 Council Schedule
City Administrator Martens reviewed the upcoming council schedule.
14. Council Liaison Calendar
Council calendar was not reviewed, but available in the Council packet.
15. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Keefe, seconded by LaFave to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Hank, Keefe, and LaFave
(Motion carried 4:0)
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
________________________________
Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE October 13, 2015
TO Brad Martens
CC City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Trails Commission
FROM Kendra Lindahl, City Planner
RE Active Corcoran Planning Applications
The following is a summary of project status for current, active projects:
1. Tom Spanier request for an After-the-fact Variance and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an
accessory building at 10520 Cain Road (PID 02-119-23-23-0004) (City file no. 15-019). The
applicant is requesting approval for an after-the-fact variance for the existing building that was not
constructed in compliance with the setback requirements in place at the time of construction. The
applicant is requesting a CUP for an addition that exceeds the sidewall height. The item was tabled at
the October 1st Planning Commission meeting and continued to the November 5th meeting for a public
hearing. The City Council is expected to act on this request at their November 23rd meeting.
2. “Ravinia” Easement Vacation (City file no. 15-020). Lennar is requesting vacation of two drainage
and utility easements. These are clean up issues and the old easements are no longer needed as the
platting process is providing the required easements along lot lines and over waterbodies. The public
hearing tabled at the October 8th City Council meeting and continued to the November 23rd meeting.
3. Design Guidelines Update for Southeast District/Downtown (city file 15-021). The City received
funding from Hennepin County for this project. The Project Management Team (PMT) includes the
city administrator, city planner and Hennepin County staff. The Citizen Advisory Team (CAT) met on
October 5th and we will be holding a Community Workshop on October 13th. The work will be
completed by January 2016. A second community open house will be held in January. The City could
then hold a public hearing for adoption in March of 2016.
Also, there are a number of projects that have been approved, but are still not filed and closed out:
1. Corcoran Business Park (City file 06-005). The City Council granted a one year extension to the
final plat approval, which expired on April 12, 2011. Staff has spoken to the applicant and is still
working to close out this project. Staff has spoken to the applicant and will schedule a meeting when
more information is available on the Loretto sewer project.
2. Hope Ministries Conditional Use Permit for Cemetery and Vacation of Drainage & Utility
Easement at 19951 Oswald Farm Road (City file 12-002). Hope Ministries submitted a request for a
conditional use permit to allow a cemetery west of the existing church. The application was approved
by the City Council on March 22nd and site work had begun. The letter of credit for site improvements
has been released but we are holding the escrow pending completion of the approved landscaping.
The applicant has indicated that they are considering a site plan amendment application to modify the
approved plans. Staff met again with Pastor Brian Lother in December to try to finalize this issue and
address some other questions or concerns from him. We hope to be able to wrap this up in the near
future.
3. Lano Equipment at 23580 Highway 55 Site Plan Modifications for Cold Storage Building. (31-
119-23-34-0007) (13-006). This item was approved by the City Council on July 11th. All required
Agenda Item 8a.
MEMORANDUM 2
improvements have been made. Staff has reduced the letter of credit and is keeping a very small
letter of credit in place to ensure the landscaping survives one year as required by the City Code.
4. Ess Brothers Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for an accessory
building at 9350 County Road (PID # 07-119-23-43-0004) (City File No. 13-031) The applicant
requested approval of a 5,500 square feet detached, accessory building with 20-foot sidewalls. The
City Council approved this item on January 23rd. The applicant must comply with all conditions of
approval (which require landscaping improvements) and then staff will inspect before refunding any
remaining escrow. The landowner recently contacted staff and is working to address the outstanding
landscape requirements.
5. Fox Ridge 2nd Addition Final Plat at 9495 Trail Haven Road (PID 09-119-23-41-0011) (City File 14-
006). This final plat application for a final plat of Outlot A, Baumeister 3rd Addition was approved by
the City Council on May 22nd. The applicant will prepare mylars for signature and filing. After the
documents are filed, the remaining escrow can be released.
6. Sawgrass Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Rezoning for on Schendel
property at 20400 County Road 10 (City file 14-027). The City Council approved the request on
December 11, 2014 and granted the applicant 2 years to apply for the final plat and final PUD
development plan. Peachtree Partners did not buy the property, but a different developer could still
proceed with the approved plan. The next step would be for a developer to submit a final PUD plan
and plat prior to expiration of the approvals on December 11, 2016.
7. Corcoran Public Works Site Plan Amendment and Variance (city file 15-006). The site plan
amendment and variance are to grant after-the-fact approvals for changes to the approved site plan
that were made in the field and generally authorized by the subcommittee. The gravel drive and
storage area that was added on the south area of the fenced yard requires a variance. The item was
reviewed at a public hearing at the April 2nd Planning Commission meeting and Council approved the
request at the April 23rd meeting. Final landscaping and close out issues will occur this summer.
8. Commercial Door Addition at 7670 Commerce Street (City file 15-010) The City received an
application for approval of a building addition, which required a conditional use permit, interim use
permit, variance and site plan approval. The project was reviewed at a public hearing at the June 4th
Planning Commission meeting and was approved by the City Council on June 25th. The applicant is
working to address the approval conditions.
9. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a new Verizon Monopole at 23605 Co Rd 50 (PID30-
119-23-21-0001) (City File 15-016). Verizon has requested a conditional use permit and site plan for
a new telecommunications tower on the Gleason property located at the southwest corner of County
Roads 19 & 50. The public hearing was held at the Planning Commission on July 7th and they voted
unanimously to recommend approval. The City Council approved this item on July 23rd. The
applicant is working to address the conditions of approval and then will apply for a building permit.
10. “Strehler Estates” Preliminary Plat and Ordinance Amendment (PID 17-119-23-32-0004) (city file
no. 15-017). The applicant submitted a request for approval of a preliminary plat to create 4 lots and
an ordinance amendment to allow a private drive for property at 22900 Strehler Road. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on September 3rd and voted unanimously to recommend approval.
The City Council approved the ordinance amendment (with two modifications) and the preliminary plat
on October 8th.
11. “Fehn Meadows” Preliminary Plat and Final Plat at 20909 County Road Number 117 (PID # 03-
119-23-12-0002 and PID 03-119-23-13-0001) (city file no. 15-018). The applicant is requesting
approval of a plat to readjust the lot lines between two parcels to create one lot and one outlot. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3rd and voted unanimously to recommend
approval. The City Council approved the preliminary plat and final plat on October 8th.
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Finally, there are a few projects that have not yet been started but have been identified as action items or
future projects. The City Council did not identify these items as 2015 priority projects:
1. City-Initiated Park Dedication Ordinance Update (City File 14-007). Staff was directed to bring
back other potential amendments for consideration in 2015, including revisions to clarify whether or
not existing homes are subject to park dedication when part of a plat, how to ensure that land
dedication in the rural areas is fairly required and a review of our park dedication requirements.
STAFF REPORT / Code Compliance Agenda Item: 8 b.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Mike Pritchard
Topic:
CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT – September 2015
Action Required:
Information Only
Code Enforcement Issues:
Complaint 15-010 (11/13/2014): Exterior Storage, Junk/Debris at 8XXX Garrison Lane.
The City has been working with the property owner for some time to resolve exterior storage and junk issues but
progress ceased and multiple deadlines were missed, including a request for a plan of action. The matter has
been referred to the City Attorney for review.
Complaint 12-031 (6-11-2012): Hazardous Building at 20XXX County Road 10.
The building remains secure. No Update.
Complaints
Concerns
Total
Nuisiance
Junk/Junk
Vehicles
Grass &
Weed
Control
Animal
Violations
Home
Occupations Signs
Referred
to Public
Works,
Metro
West, or
City
Engineer
Misc.
Compaints
Concerns
Cases
Referred
to City
Attorney
Building
Permits -
Zoning
review
Building
Permits
Grading or
Driveway
Permits
Misc.
Permits
Overweight
/Ag Vehicle
Permits
9 5 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 12 37 1 1 0
Complaints and Concerns Permits and Zoning
STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 8c.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Brad Martens
Topic:
Tax Increment Financing – Use of Funds
Action Required:
None-Informational
Summary:
The City is proposing to use $1,593,122 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the
downtown utility and street improvement project. During a previous public hearing on
the project, questions were asked on why more funds are not available. This report
outlines the previous and planned use of the TIF funds.
The total revenue available over time is reported at $5,126,710. Of this amount,
$1,806,477 remained at the end of 2014 as shown in our annual audit report. This
means that $3,320,233 has been spent over time. The following outlines the use of
those funds:
Year Amount Note
2014 $72,459 Planning, Reporting
2013 $129,608 Planning, TIF modification, Reporting
2012 $1,922,608 Water/Sewer Project, Reporting
2011 $169,399 Planning, Reporting
2010 $101,482 Planning, Reporting
2009 $24,829 Planning, Reporting
2008 $2,008 Planning, Reporting
2007 $16,032 Planning, Reporting
2006 $64,537 Corcoran business park report, Planning, Reporting
2005 $8,556 Planning, Reporting
Prior to
2005
$808,715 Purchase of City Hall land, Civic Center and parking lot
construction, CR 10/CR 116 realignment concept study,
Planning, Reporting
The remaining $1,806,477 has been directed to be used as follows:
Item Amount
Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project $1,593,122
Land Acquisition $175,000
Administration $38,355
Financial/Budget:
Past uses and future plans dictate the level of funds available and how they will be
used. Any changes to future plans would affect the level of funds available.
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Alignment with Values:
This item relates to the following adopted values:
EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds
is essential for citizen confidence in government.
OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNICATION
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees.
Options:
N/A
Recommendation:
N/A
Council Action:
N/A
Attachments:
N/A
STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 11a.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Brad Martens
Topic:
Public Hearing – Downtown Utility and
Street Improvement Project Assessments
Action Required:
Approval
Summary:
At the September 24, 2015 City Council meeting, an assessment hearing was called for
the October 22, 2015 City Council meeting for the Downtown Utility and Street
Improvement project. The project as proposed extends utility services and reconstructs
a street for properties in the existing downtown area of Corcoran.
Assessment notices were mailed to affected properties and advertised in the Crow
River Newspaper. The action at this meeting is to hold the public hearing and consider a
motion to approve the resolution adopting the assessment roll for the project.
Attached to this report is the resolution approving the assessments, engineer’s report
that includes an updated map of the proposed future trunk system that could be
serviced, and feasibility study from July 2015.
Financial/Budget:
The project has an estimated cost of $3,871,622. It will be funded through the use of
TIF funds, trunk fees, utility funds, and special assessments as outlined below:
Source Amount Percentage of Project
TIF Funds $1,593,122 41%
Trunk Fees $392,160 10%
Utility Funds $896,340 23%
Special Assessments $990,000 26%
*The amount of funds by source would change if the Council removes any of the
proposed assessments.
Alignment with Values:
This item relates to the following adopted values:
EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds
is essential for citizen confidence in government.
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OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNICATION
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees.
Options:
1. Hold the public hearing and adopt Resolution 2015-60 as presented.
2. Hold the public hearing and adopt Resolution 2015-60 with amendments.
3. Hold the public hearing and take no action on Resolution 2015-60.
Recommendation:
Hold the public hearing and adopt Resolution 2015-60 as presented.
Council Action:
Hold the public hearing and consider a motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -60 as
presented.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2015-60 Adopting the Assessment Roll for the Downtown Utility and
Street Improvement Project
2. October 13, 2015 Engineer’s Report
3. Feasibility Study – July 2015
City of Corcoran October 22, 2015
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-60
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Motion By:
Seconded By:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
DOWNTOWN UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Corcoran provided notice to property owners that the City Council would be
considering adoption of the special assessment roll against benefitted properties at a regular
meeting to be held on October 22nd, 2015 for the proposed Downtown Utility and Street
Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said notice, a hearing was held on October 22nd, 2015; that the City
Council considered comments from the affected property owners and determined to adopt the
special assessment roll as provided to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Corcoran City Council RESOLVES as follows:
1) Adopting the special assessment roll attached hereto as the official assessment roll for
the Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project.
2) Providing that the assessment shall be paid over a period of 10 years, the first installment
payable with real estate taxes in 2017; that the assessment will bear interest at the rate of
1% above the cost of debt issuance and interest shall be added to the assessment amount
commencing the date of the debt issuance.
3) Providing that no interest shall be paid if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from
the adoption of the assessment. Thereafter, the entire assessment amount remaining
unpaid may be paid, together with interest accrued to December 31st of the year in which
the payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15th of any given
year or interest will be charged through December 31st of the succeeding year. The right
to partially prepay the assessment is not available.
4) Providing that no appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of the assessment
unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk
prior to or at the assessment hearing.
5) Providing that an owner may appeal the assessment to district court pursuant to Minn.
Stat. §429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within
30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court
within 10 days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
City of Corcoran October 22, 2015
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-60
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VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken
Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike
LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya
Hank, Pat Hank, Pat
Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 22nd day of October
2015.
___________________________________
Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
City Seal
Jessica Beise– City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
Assessment Roll
Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
ASSESMENT ADDRESS PID ASSESSMENT AMOUNT
20175 County Road 50 26-119-23-12-0017 $15,000
20137 County Road 50 26-119-23-12-0003 $15,000
20123 County Road 50 26-119-23-12-0002 $15,000
20113 County Road 50 26-119-23-12-0001 $15,000
20101 County Road 50 26-119-23-11-0009 $15,000
20045 County Road 10 26-119-23-11-0008 $15,000
19905 County Road 10 26-119-23-11-0022 $15,000
7625 County Road 116 26-119-23-11-0013 $15,000
7569 County Road 116 26-119-23-11-0016 $15,000
7555 County Road 116 26-119-23-11-0041 $15,000
20037 County Road 10 26-119-23-11-0007 $30,000
19925 County Road 10 26-119-23-11-0048 $30,000
7630 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0047 $30,000
7610 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0046 $30,000
7631 Commerce Street 26-119-23-01-0019 $30,000
7591 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0020 $30,000
7575 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0043 $30,000
20110 Auger Avenue 26-119-23-12-0012 $30,000
20120 Auger Avenue 26-119-23-12-0013 $30,000
7604 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0031 $30,000
7670 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0030 $30,000
7590 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0029 $30,000
7550 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0038 $30,000
20055 75th Avenue 26-119-23-11-0037 $30,000
20015 75th Avenue 26-119-23-11-0036 $30,000
19945 75th Avenue 26-119-23-11-0035 $30,000
19925 75th Avenue 26-119-23-11-0039 $30,000
19905 75th Avenue 26-119-23-11-0040 $30,000
19910 75th Avenue 26-119-23-14-0019 $30,000
19950 75th Avenue 26-119-23-14-0018 $30,000
20010 75th Avenue 26-119-23-14-0024 $30,000
20050 75th Avenue 26-119-23-14-0028 $30,000
20150 75th Avenue 26-119-23-13-0013 $30,000
20160 75th Avenue 26-119-23-13-0012 $30,000
7525 Commerce Street 26-119-23-14-0025 $30,000
7545 Commerce Street 26-119-23-11-0049 $30,000
20115 Auger Avenue 26-119-23-12-0015 $30,000
20125 Auger Avenue 26-119-23-12-0014 $30,000
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To: Brad Martens, City Administrator
From: Kent Torve, PE, City Engineer
Date: October 13, 2015
Subject: Updated Trunk System Map
Background
The Council requested an updated map of the Southeast Sewer Trunk System for a
graphic representation of the area served by the Downtown Lift Station.
Updates
The trunk lines that are updated include:
Lennar
· Internal network and trunk line to Lions Park Lift Station
· Lions Park Lift Station and force main to CR 10
· West trunk extension and Sturbridge service point
· Hunter neighborhood connection point
2012 Project
· Route from Maple Grove border to CR 116
Sawgrass
· Work on the Sawgrass development resulted in the finding that two trunk
lines through the property are most feasible to avoid excessive depth
Downtown Lift Station
The acreage served by the Downtown Lift Station at Total Controls is 1,046
developable acres (1,468 total acres).
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APPENDIX A - ULTIMATE SYSTEM AREAS
(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)(acres)
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Residential
Golf
Course
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Rural/Ag
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Preserve
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Residential
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Residential
Light
Industrial
Business
Park
Commer
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SW-H 2 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
SW-I 5 0 0 21 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
SW-J 6 0 0 1 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
SW-K 56 0 0 106 18 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 185
SW-L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 77
Subtotal 113 0 0 141 148 34 0 0 289 0 67 0 0 0 0 792
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SE-A 26 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44
SE-B 32 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
SE-C 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 37 0 0 0 80
SE-D 46 0 0 21 87 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 182
SE-E 11 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 66
SE-F 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 44 0 75
SE-G 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0 25
SE-H 13 0 0 0 0 0 106 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 121
SE-I 1 0 0 0 0 18 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
SE-J 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 98 0 0 0 122
SE-K 7 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41
SE-L 11 0 0 0 0 0 77 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 97
SE-M 32 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 114
SE-N 0 0 0 0 16 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
SE-O 37 0 15 0 153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205
SE-P 6 0 0 0 0 67 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 74
SE-Q 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 0 13 0 19 0 0 90
SE-R 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
SE-S 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
SE-T 24 0 0 0 71 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 164
SE-U 24 0 0 0 101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125
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SE-W 14 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52
SE-X 13 0 0 36 20 0 0 18 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 93
SE-Y 24 0 0 0 77 0 0 101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202
SE-Z 26 0 0 0 13 0 0 19 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 75
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SE-AB 74 0 6 0 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 192
SE-AC 26 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58
SE-AD 25 0 0 59 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118
SE-AE 15 0 0 0 138 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 153
SE-AF 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 79
SE-AG 65 0 0 61 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 163
SE-AH 58 0 0 9 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 159
SE-AI 61 0 0 24 157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 243
SE-AJ 122 0 0 50 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 284
SE-AK 82 0 42 0 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250
SE-AM 13 2 49 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130
SE-AO 32 0 0 0 158 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191
SE-AP 7 0 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78
SE-AQ 5 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
SE-AR 35 0 0 0 21 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116
SE-AS 19 0 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 77
SE-AT 109 0 0 0 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205
SE-AU 14 0 0 33 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 123
SE-AV 24 0 13 19 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122
Subtotal 1,326 2 135 538 2,082 114 220 334 78 0 100 152 26 62 74 5,243
Totals 1,976 2 135 1,240 2,794 148 256 555 457 0 223 409 72 62 74 8,404
Prepared for:
City of Corcoran 8200 County Road 116
Corcoran, Minnesota
55340
Prepared by:
Wenck Partner
Company Address
City, MN 12345
Phone: 123-456-7890
Fax: 6123-456-7891
Prepared by:
WENCK Associates, Inc.
1800 Pioneer Creek Center
Maple Plain, MN 55359
Phone: 763-479-4200
Fax: 763-479-4242
Wenck File #2294-23
JULY 2015
Feasibility Study
Downtown Utility & Street
Improvement Project
Paving Project
FEASIBILITY STUDY
for
Downtown Utility & Street Improvement Project
JULY 2015
PREPARED FOR: City of Corcoran
8200 County Road 116,
Corcoran, Minnesota 55340
City Council Members: Ken Guenthner, Mayor
Mike Keefe
Tonya LaFave
Ron Thomas
Pat Hank
PREPARED BY: WENCK ASSOCIATES, INC.
1800 Pioneer Creek Center
P.O. Box 249
Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359-0249
Telephone: (763) 479-4200
Facsimile: (763) 479-4242
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared
by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered
Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Date: 07/15/2015
Kenton C. Torve, P.E. Registration No: 24807
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Table of Contents
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................1-1
2.0 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................2-1
2.1 General ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvements .................................. 2-1
2.2.1 Sanitary Sewer .................................................................. 2-1
2.2.2 Watermain ........................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Street and Storm Sewer Improvements ............................................ 2-2
2.4 Wetlands ....................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Easements .................................................................................... 2-3
2.6 Permits ......................................................................................... 2-3
3.0 FINANCING .............................................................................................3-1
3.1 General ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Assessment Method ........................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Revenue vs Cost Estimates .............................................................. 3-1
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ..............................................................................4-1
5.0 SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................5-1
TABLES
1 Cost Estimates for Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
2 Preliminary Assessment Roll Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
FIGURES
1 Proposed Utility Improvements – North
2 Proposed Utility Improvements - South
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1.0 Executive Summary
This Feasibility Study has been prepared at the request of the City Council for improvements
in the downtown area generally located just southwest of the intersection of County Road 10
and County Road 116. Proposed improvements include the extension of sanitary sewer and
water mains to, and throughout, this area as well as reconstruction of the streets. This report
contains figures outlining the proposed improvements, itemized cost estimates, a proposed
cost apportionment and a preliminary assessment roll.
Cost and Method of Assessment
The estimated project cost for the proposed improvements is $3,776,622. This includes an
estimated cost for street improvements of $1,219,108 and $2,557,514 for utility
improvements. Subsequent sections of this report provide additional detail of the proposed
improvements and associated costs for the different types of improvements included in the
project.
The proposed method of assessment to use for the street improvement costs is to the
benefiting properties, as measured on a per parcel basis. A TIF district has been identified to
provide funds toward the utility improvement costs included in the project. The TIF funds
earmarked for this project total $1,593,122; with the balance to funded by trunk utility funds
and assessments to benefiting properties.
Benefiting properties have been identified on the Preliminary Assessment Role and Figures
included in this report.
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2.0 Proposed Improvements
2.1 GENERAL
The project is located southwest of the intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 116,
commonly known as the “Downtown Area” of Corcoran. Proposed improvements consist of the
extension of sewer and water facilities to connect to the project area, local sewer and water
systems to serve the properties within the area, and reconstruction of the streets impacted by
the proposed utility construction.
2.2 SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS
There are no existing sanitary and water systems available for service to the properties within
the project area. These properties currently use wells and private septic facilities for water
supply and wastewater needs.
In 2012, trunk utilities were extended to County Road 116, approximately 400 feet north of
County Road 10. The east end of the existing trunk sanitary line will be connected to a planned
Met Council owned and operated lift station located north of the intersection of County Road 10
and Brockton Lane. The water source for the city is a metered connection to the City of Maple
Grove system near the same intersection.
2.2.1 Sanitary Sewer
A residential development, known as Sawgrass, was previously proposed north of the
downtown area and north of County Road 10. As a requirement for approval for the
development, the developer, Peachtree, was to be responsible for the construction of a lift
station, along with the extension of trunk sanitary sewer to the southerly limit of the
development, generally to the north side of County Road 10, as is consistent with Corcoran’s
Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan. This trunk sewer, along with the lift station, would have
utilized been by the downtown improvements.
At least for the foreseeable future, the proposed Sawgrass development is not moving forward.
This results in the need to include the construction of a lift station along County Road 50, west
of the 10/50 intersection. The lift station would connect to the previously installed trunk sewer
line, on the west side of County Road 116, via a force main that could be installed using the
directional drilling method to limit disturbance. The actual location of the lift station and a
portion of the force main alignment would be determined during the design phase depending on
what is desired for future maintenance, construction cost, and subsurface conditions at possible
locations.
From this lift station, a trunk sewer line would be extended southerly, along the west side of the
project area, to a point westerly of Auger Avenue (extended). This portion of the trunk sewer is
consistent with the Sewer Master Plan and is designed to allow further extension to additional
areas west and south of Downtown in the future.
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From this upstream trunk termination, a lateral sewer would be connected and extended
easterly, to Auger Avenue, and networked throughout the downtown area. Properties identified
for service include all those abutting streets within the downtown area, as well as those located
along County Road 116, between County Road 10 and 75th Avenue North. Also, a CR50 lateral
will be constructed to provide service to homes located immediately south of County Road 10.
This lateral would connect to the trunk line south of County Road 50 and extend east to
Commerce Street.
2.2.2 Watermain
The proposed water system for the downtown area includes a connection to the previously
mentioned trunk water extension completed in 2012, north of County Road 10. A trunk water
line would be extended south, along the east side of County Road 116 to the intersection of
County Road 116 and 75th Avenue North. (During the design phase, the cost of routing the
trunk through downtown will be investigated to save costs.)
Pipes in this network would generally follow, with 10 feet of separation, the alignment of the
sanitary sewer network. This practice is typical for sewer and water systems and would
minimize the number of easements required for sections that extend beyond the right-of-way
limits in the project area.
Similar to the CR50 sewer lateral previously mentioned, a parallel water main lateral would be
installed to provide water service to these homes as well. The alignment of the watermain at
this location, however, would not terminate at Commerce Street, but continue south, under
Commerce Street and connected to the network proposed at the intersection Commerce Street
“T”. Looping the watermain, when financially practical, helps to ensure adequate flows for peak
usage and/or fire protection as needed.
As more of an “overall” looping concept, watermain would be extended west, beyond the cul-
de-sac of Auger Avenue, and northerly, again, parallel with the proposed trunk sanitary sewer
line.
2.3 STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
The complete reconstruction of the streets within the downtown area is necessary as part of this
project since nearly all of the streets will be impacted during the construction of the
underground utilities.
The design for the streets will be a 26 foot wide rural design that exists today. Maintaining the
street configuration at a 26-foot wide rural design greatly reduces or eliminates the need for
any storm sewer improvements. The potential replacement of culverts existing under the
roadbed would likely be the extent of the storm sewer work.
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2.4 WETLANDS
A number of wetland areas were identified and summarized in a November 2014 report. The
current design will impact some wetlands; however, they will be replaced after construction.
Where sanitary sewer and watermain construction impacts delineated wetland areas, it is
anticipated that a no-loss situation will occur. This situation requires the restoration of the area
disturbed by construction but does not require mitigation for the impacted area.
The proposed trunk sanitary and watermain lines along the west side of the downtown area
generally follow a drainage channel. Based on delineations, the channel is entirely encompassed
by wetland. Though this may be a no-loss situation, as far as wetland impacts are concerned,
additional requirements may apply as this channel is identified as a water of the state and falls
under Minnesota DNR jurisdiction. Again, any additional requirements for impacts to this area
will be identified through the permitting process.
Estimated wetland restoration and/or mitigation costs are included in the restoration cost line
item.
2.5 EASEMENTS
Permanent easements will be required over the area necessary to access and maintain the
facilities in the future. Temporary easements will be required to complete the construction of
the improvements.
Easement areas were estimated based on preliminary alignments. Any changes to alignments
or the adding, or deletion of, infrastructure on private property will result in modification to
these areas and/or to which properties these easements are required.
Potential costs for easement acquisitions are included in the cost estimates.
2.6 PERMITS
It is anticipated that the permits listed below will be required for the project. This may not be an
exhaustive list but includes those typical to projects with similar improvements and impacts.
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) – watermain extension
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) – waters of the state
Met Council Environmental Services (MCES) – sanitary sewer extension
Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) – Wetland permits
Hennepin County – work in ROW (construction)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – NPDES permit (construction)
Elm Creek Watershed – wetland permits
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3.0 Financing
3.1 GENERAL
The total project costs associated with the improvements are proposed to be financed through
the TIF fund, City utility fund, and assessments. The total estimated project costs for the
various improvements identified in this report include indirect project costs such as engineering,
legal, administrative, geotechnical testing and other miscellaneous items.
3.2 ASSESSMENT METHOD
The proposed method of assessment for the project is on a per parcel basis. Figures 1 and
identify the parcels included in the assessment. There are 28 parcels shown for street
assessments and 38 for utilities.
3.3 REVENUE VS COST ESTIMATES
Construction costs are shown in Table 1 and the City appraiser has given an opinion that the
value to a parcel is increased by $15,000 for utilities and $15,000 for street. Council may
select an alternate amount for these assessments.
Revenue
Contribution Utility Fund $657,391
(Note: this would increase for cost of lift station and force main
if the Sawgrass Development does not proceed fall of 2015)
TIF Fund $1,593,122
Utility Assessments $150,000
Utility and Street Assessments $840,000
$3,240,513
Project Cost Estimate $3,776,622
Current Funding Gap $536,109
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Funding Gap Options
Option A Increase assessments
Option B Apply Parcel Trunk Fees
38 parcels X $10,320 = $392,160
Option C Utility Funds
Option D General Fund
Option E Other
The funding gap options for City utility or general funds are not required to be set during this
process; however any assessment adjustment should be discussed. As noted prior, design
phase changes could reduce trunk costs. The council has provided direction to eliminate the
funding gap by using Options B and C above.
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4.0 Recommendations
All improvements addressed within this report are feasible from an engineering
perspective.
Therefore, it is recommended that:
If the proposed improvements are determined by the Council to be feasible and
necessary, the City Council should approve this Feasibility Report by Resolution and
authorize Plans and Specifications.
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5.0 Schedule
Following the Improvement Hearing, and if the City so orders the project, the construction
will begin in 2016. Assessments will be certified following construction and the formal
assessment hearing process. See the following proposed schedule.
2015
June 25 Council called for Public Hearing
July 23
Engineer presents Draft Feasibility Study
Council holds Public Hearing
If Council affirms the project
Accept Feasibility Study by Resolution
Authorize Plans and Specs
October/November Approve Plans and Specs, and Authorize Bidding
Note: (Assessment Hearing could be noticed and
conducted before Project Award to hear any objections to
the amount)
December
Open bids, authorize Notice of Award
2016
April/May Start construction
July
Notice and Conduct assessment hearing
September 1 Record assessments with County
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Cost Estimates
Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
City of Corcoran
Item
Unit Cost
GENERAL
MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATIONLump Sum180,000$ 0.6108,000$ 0.2545,000$
TRAFFIC CONTROL Lump Sum25,000$ 0.512,500$ 0.512,500$
EROSION CONTROL Lump Sum20,000$ 1.530,000$ 0.510,000$
TEMPORARY MAIL BOXES Lump Sum10,000$ 0-$ 110,000$
SMALL UTILITY COORDINATIONLump Sum10,000$ 0.55,000$ 0.55,000$
CLEARING AND GRUBBING Lump Sum10,000$ 0.252,500$ 0-$
WETLAND MITIGATION (PURCHASE BANK CREDIT)Acres60,000$ 0-$ 0-$
WETLAND RESTORATION Acres8,000$ 18,000$ 0-$
RESTORATION Acres5,000$ 3.417,000$ 3.718,500$
SUBTOTAL 183,000$ 101,000$
STREETS
RECLAIM EXISTING PAVEMENT Square Yards3$ -$ 1560046,800$
REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT Square Yards8$ -$ -$
COMMON EXCAVATION (ONSITE)Cubic Yards6$ -$ 0-$
COMMON EXCAVATION (OFFSITE)Cubic Yards12$ -$ 12301147,616$
TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,B) (2")Ton80$ -$ 1556124,489$
TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,B) (2")Ton80$ -$ 1556124,489$
BITUMINOUS PATCHING MIXTURE (3,B) (4")Ton125$ -$ 0-$
AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 (12")Ton15$ -$ 7381110,712$
AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 (12") - PATCHING Ton25$ -$ 0-$
SELECT GRANULAR BORROW (12")Cubic Yards25$ -$ 4100102,511$
GEOTEXTILE Square Yards2$ -$ 1230124,604$
DRIVEWAY APRON - COMMERCIAL Each10,000$ -$ 0-$
DRIVEWAY APRON - STANDARD Each3,500$ -$ 39136,500$
DRIVEWAY APRON - OFF STREET Each5,000$ -$ -$
SUBTOTAL -$ 817,721$
STORM SEWER
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618 Lineal Foot15$ -$ -$
4" PVC DRAINTILE Lineal Foot12$ -$ -$
RC STORM SEWER PIPE Lineal Foot50$ -$ -$
CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE 2'x3' CB Each5,000$ -$ -$
POND CONSTRUCTION Lump Sum100,000$ -$ 0.2525,000$
SUBTOTAL -$ 25,000$
WATERMAIN - LATERAL
8" WATER MAIN PVC C-900 DR-18Lineal Feet40$ 6950278,000$ -$
8" WATER MAIN PVC C-900 DR-18 - DIRECTIONAL DRILLLineal Feet65$ 0-$ -$
JACKED STEEL CASINGS (3 CROSSINGS) Lineal Feet400$ 300120,000$ -$
INSTALL HYDRANT AND VALVE Each6,000$ 1696,000$ -$
CURB STOPS Each4,000$ 42168,000$ -$
SUBTOTAL 662,000$ -$
WATERMAIN - TRUNK
12" WATER MAIN PVC C-900 DR-18Lineal Feet70$ 1500105,000$ -$
JACKED STEEL CASINGS (1 CROSSINGS) Lineal Feet400$ 10040,000$ -$
SUBTOTAL 145,000$ -$
SANITARY SEWER - LATERAL
8" PVC LATERAL SANITARY SEWER PIPELineal Feet45$ 5020225,900$ -$
8" PVC LATERAL SANITARY SEWER PIPE - OFF STREETLineal Feet65$
0-$ -$
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONSEach3,000$ 42126,000$ -$
INSTALL 4' DIA SANITARY MANHOLEEach5,000$ 1575,000$ -$
SUBTOTAL 426,900$ -$
SANITARY SEWER - TRUNK
18" PVC TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PIPELineal Feet80$ 1500120,000$ -$
IMPROVED PIPE FOUNDATION Lineal Feet25$ 144036,000$ -$
INSTALL 4' DIA SANITARY MANHOLEEach5,000$ 1050,000$ -$
JACKED STEEL CASING (2 CROSSINGS)Lineal Feet400$ 20080,000$ -$
SUBTOTAL 286,000$ -$
INDIRECT COSTS
EASEMENTS (STORM)square foot3$ -$ 500015,000$
EASEMENTS (TRUNK UTILITIES)square foot3$ 2620078,600$ -$
EASEMENTS (LATERAL UTILITIES)square foot3$ 49600148,800$ -$
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS (STORM)square foot0.5$ -$ -$
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS (TRUNK UTILITIES)square foot0.5$ 2770013,850$ -$
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS (LATERAL UTILITIES)square foot0.5$ 5520027,600$ -$
Legal, Easements, Appraisals and Negotiations Lump Sum50,000$ 150,000$ 0.15,000$
SUBTOTAL 318,850$ 20,000$
Subtotal $2,021,750$963,721
Contingency (10%)$202,175$96,372
Engineering and Surveying (15%)$333,589$159,015
Estimated Construction Cost $2,557,514$1,219,108$3,776,622
Total Trunk Sewer and Water (not in assessable cost calculation)$657,391
Total Lateral Cost $1,900,123 $1,219,108
TIF funds $1,593,122
Assessable Amount $307,001$1,219,107$1,526,108
Total Benefitting Properties 3828
Per Parcel $8,079 $43,540
No Lift Station
Included
Sewer and Water
Utilities to Downtown Rural Street (26' Width)
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Table 2
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
City of Corcoran
IDAddressPIDApprox. acresUtilitiesStreet
A20175 CR 5026119231200175.3YesNo
B20137 CR 5026119231200030.4YesNo
C20123 CR 5026119231200020.4YesNo
D20113 CR 5026119231200010.4YesNo
E20101 CR 5026119231100090.6YesNo
F20045 CR 1026119231100080.9YesNo
G19905 CR 1026119231100220.8YesNo
H7625 CR 11626119231100130.5YesNo
I7569 CR 11626119231100161.1YesNo
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STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 11b.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Brad Martens
Topic:
Ordinance Amendment Request – Ground
Mounted Solar
Action Required:
Direction
Summary:
The City has received a request from Ecoplexus, Inc. to ask the City Council to consider
adopting an ordinance to allow for ground mounted solar to be allowed in the City of
Corcoran. Currently our ordinances do not allow ground mounted solar.
Staff is requesting the Council consider the request to draft and adopt an ordinance to
allow for ground mounted solar, and direct staff how to proceed. Specific guidance
should be provided for areas the Council considers appropriate for ground mounted
solar (MUSA or non-MUSA) and who should pay for the ordinance work if directed to do
so.
Financial/Budget:
The City Planner has estimated the costs required to draft and adopt an ordinance to
not exceed $5,000 as there are various examples of ordinances adopted in other
communities, most recently in Medina.
Alignment with Values:
This item relates to the following adopted values:
EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds
is essential for citizen confidence in government.
Options:
1. Direct staff to draft an ordinance for consideration as a City project.
2. Direct staff to draft an ordinance for consideration as a non-City initiated project and
require an escrow in the amount of $5,000 from the requester.
3. Direct staff to take no action in drafting updated ordinances.
Recommendation:
Staff is comfortable with allowing ground mounted solar in the rural areas of Corcoran
as a possibility, however feels that this is not a priority for the City. It is recommended
that if staff is directed to draft an ordinance for consideration, the company requesting
the ordinance be required to pay for the work as part of an escrow fund.
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Council Action:
Consider a motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance for consideration as a non-City
initiated project and require an escrow in the amount of $5,000 from the requester.
Attachments:
1. Email Request – September 24, 2015
1
Brad Martens
From:Nathan Rogers <nrogers@ecoplexus.com>
Sent:Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:55 PM
To:Brad Martens
Subject:Would like to be placed on the City Council agenda to discuss a solar ordinance
Brad,
Good afternoon. My name is Nathan Rogers, and I'm the Project Development Manager with Ecoplexus. Our
Company has an option to lease agreement executed on a parcel of land under Corcoran's jurisdiction, which we
are seeking to propose a community solar garden on. My understanding is that the City of Corcoran does not
currently have any regulations regarding solar and, as such, the City Council would need to adopt a solar
ordinance, if we wish to pursue permitting of the proposed project.
With that said, I would like to be placed on one of the upcoming Council agendas so that I can formally ask the
Council if they would be willing to consider adoption of an ordinance. My understanding is that the October
Council meetings are scheduled for 10/8 and 10/22. Given that I have another jurisdictional meeting to attend
on the evening of the 8th, the meeting on the 22nd would be most conducive with my schedule.
Please let me know if this is possible, and feel free to give me a call, if you'd like to discuss.
Many thanks and best regards,
-Nathan
--
Nathan Rogers
Project Development Manager
Ecoplexus, Inc.
650 Townsend Street, Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94103
Office: (415) 626-1802 Ext. 108 Cell: (415) 745-0541
www.ecoplexus.com
STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 11c.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Brad Martens
Topic:
Utility Billing Process – Sewer Billing
Action Required:
Direction
Summary:
In 2014 the City adopted an ordinance regulating public sanitary sewer and water within
the City of Corcoran. This ordinance was adopted in advance of the Ravinia
development to guide the City on how to manage the utility system. There was a
significant amount of discussion on the process for billing sanitary sewer usage, the
Council eventually decided to bill for sanitary sewer usage based upon the usage of
water (other options include using winter usage or installing an irrigation meter to deduct
from the gallons used). The thought process behind the decision was to not promote
individuals choosing to use treated water for irrigation.
Over the last several months, individuals have moved into the Ravinia development and
are beginning to receive bills for water and sanitary sewer services. Staff has received
several complaints about the size of the bills and how they compare to the city they
previously came from, most often Maple Grove.
Corcoran’s water and sewer rates are based upon receiving sufficient funds to operate
the utility system without any contribution from the general fund. The 2015 rate structure
for a monthly residential utility bill is as follows:
Water Sewer
Base $10.30 Base $21.63
Tier 1 (1,000-20,000) $1.76 per 1,000 Tier 1 $2.42 per 1,000
Tier 2 (20,000-40,000) $1.94 per 1,000
Tier 3 (40,000 and up) $2.13 per 1,000
State Testing $1.65
In order to compare Corcoran’s fees to that of other communities, staff took an existing
bill from a property and used fee schedules from Corcoran, Maple Grove, and Medina.
The results are below:
City Gallons used (Monthly) Bill (Monthly)
Corcoran 41,829 $211.05
Maple Grove 41,829 $100.90
Medina 41,829 $493,48
Although the City’s per 1,000 gallon fee is higher than Maple Grove, the main difference
in the billing from Maple Grove is the how the sewer is billed. Maple Grove uses 6,000
gallons per month; Corcoran bases the sewer on water usage. If Corcoran were to
follow the Maple Grove model the bill would be $124.35 for the month.
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The amount of water used in this example is not entirely uncommon of the initial bills
property owners are receiving; however, the amount of water used is extremely atypical
of average water use over time. The reason for this is new property owners are
establishing sod and using an extremely large amount of water for that purpose.
Staff reached out to Maple Grove who informed staff that the average water use per
month is 6,000 gallons. In other research, staff has found average water use to be
around 5,000 gallons per month. This means that in the example above, it is likely that
around 35,000 gallons were used for irrigation and not sent to the sanitary sewer
system.
Staff requests the City Council review the process for billing for sanitary sewer usage
and direct staff whether any changes should be made. The following are options:
• Direct staff to make no changes and continue to bill sanitary sewer based upon
water usage.
• Direct staff to draft ordinance changes to bill sanitary sewer based upon a winter
usage number similar to Maple Grove.
• Direct staff to draft ordinance changes to allow for an irrigation meter to be
placed on homes so water used for irrigation purposes is deducted from the
amount billed for sanitary sewer.
Financial/Budget:
The City is in the initial year of operating the sanitary sewer and water utility. The
financial management plan anticipates that the water fund has a negative fund balance
in 2033; the sanitary sewer fund does not currently project a negative fund balance.
This is based upon the assumption of 50 units added per year which may be
aggressive. Any changes to how billing is completed will affect the future finances of the
funds.
Alignment with Values:
This item relates to the following adopted values:
EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds
is essential for citizen confidence in government.
OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNICATION
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees.
Options:
1. Direct staff to make no changes and continue to bill sanitary sewer based upon
water usage.
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2. Direct staff to draft ordinance changes to bill sanitary sewer based upon a winter
usage number similar to Maple Grove.
3. Direct staff to draft ordinance changes to allow for an irrigation meter to be placed on
homes so water used for irrigation purposes is deducted from the amount billed for
sanitary sewer.
Recommendation:
Staff strongly recommends against any change in the fees charged for base usage and
per tier as they constructed thoughtfully in order for the utility funds to be self-sufficient
from the general fund.
Staff is neutral as to the policy of charging the sanitary sewer use based upon the water
use as this was a decision made by the previous City Council. Due to the high amount
of water being used, the sewer revenue is exceeding projections. If changes are
recommended to sewer billing, staff would adjust the financial management plan
accordingly.
Council Action:
Direct staff on whether changes should be made to the billing structure for sanitary
sewer usage.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance Regulating Public Sanitary Sewer and Water within the City of Corcoran.
CHAPTER 51: REGULATING PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER
AND WATER WITHIN THE CITY OF CORCORAN
51.010: PURPOSE
Subdivision 1. Purpose.
The City sanitary sewer and water supply systems represent significant public investments and
their operation in an efficient and sanitary manner is essential to protect public health, safety and
welfare, to safeguard municipal finances and to support development and economic vitality
within the community. It is the purpose of this ordinance to protect the integrity, the financial
stability and adequacy of the City sanitary sewer and water supply systems by regulating the
construction, maintenance and use of those systems, and restricting the installation and use of
private water supply wells and individual sewage treatment systems when necessary or
appropriate. Priority for extending service is new development and the existing downtown
commercial district. It is not the intention of the City to extend service and require connection of
existing residential or agricultural properties unless requested as referenced in this ordinance.
51.015: DEFINITIONS
Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following terms shall have the meanings given to them unless
another meaning is clear from the context:
1.1 Account. A record of utility services used by each property and the periodic
charges for those utility services.
1.2 Available (Access to Sewer/Water Line). A trunk or lateral sewer or water line
is deemed available to a property when (i) that line is either abutting the property or may
be accessed by the property by utility or road easement/ROW, and (ii) the City has
included the property within a defined service area approved for immediate utility
service.
1.3 City. The City of Corcoran, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota.
1.4 City Utility System. Facilities used for providing public utility service owned or
operated by City or agency thereof, including sewer, storm sewer and water service.
1.5 Commercial. Defined as non-residential and non-agricultural use, which is
typically commercial, industrial, or retail; operations.
1.6 Connection Charge. Connection charges are paid to the City by benefitting
property owners to cover the City’s costs of connection to and administration and
operation of the City utility. Connection charges are set by the City Council.
1.7 Fee Schedule. A schedule of all utility rates and charges set by City ordinance.
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1.8 Residential. Single and multi-family use.
1.9 SAC (Metropolitan Council Sewer Availability Charge). The Sewer
Availability Charge (SAC) is a one-time fee by Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services for each new connection to or increase in capacity demand on the Metropolitan
Disposal System. The City may pass the SAC charge, along with possible local fees, to
benefitting property owners. SAC charge units will be based on the assumed generation
of 274 daily gallons of waste water flow per unit. Single family residential units will pay
one SAC charge unit and other properties will pay a number of units based on estimated
daily flow calculations (but in no case less than one unit). The City may periodically
revise the SAC charge calculation and unit charge.
1.10 Trunk Line Availability Charges (TLAC). Trunk Line Availability Charges
(“TLAC”) are fees charged to all properties for which a water or sanitary sewer trunk line
is available. Separate TLAC will be charged for each of water and sewer trunk lines. The
TLAC are charged in recognition of the current benefit to properties for which a trunk
line is available, regardless whether the property is connected to the trunk line (whether
directly or via a lateral). The City will set and may periodically revise the TLAC.
1.11 Unimproved Land. Land that does not have certain basic services necessary to
utilize it for other purposes. These include electricity, telephone, street access, or water
available.
1.12 Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems. Water and sanitary sewer transmission
pipes, lines, fixtures, meters and all necessary equipment and appurtenances owned or
operated by the City utility system for the purpose of providing water and sewer services
for public or private use.
51.020: UTILITY CONNECTION, PERMISSIVE OR MANDATORY
Subdivision 1. Mandatory Connection.
1.1 As defined in Chapter 51.010 Subdivision 1.2, all new residential and commercial
construction to which utility service is available shall connect to the line at the time of
construction.
1.2 When a trunk or lateral water or sewer line is available to an existing commercial
property (with a structure), as defined in Chapter 51.010 Subdivision 1.2, all such
commercial properties shall connect to the line upon the earlier of (i) reconstruction
(other than overlay or maintenance) of an adjacent roadway under which the line lies, or
(ii) within one year following availability.
Subdivision 2. Permissive Connection.
2.1 The City may extend a trunk or lateral sewer or water line to serve an existing
residential neighborhood or commercial district upon petition by property owners within
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the neighborhood or district. The City may consider the following information in
approving or denying the petition: comprehensive cost of the project; cost to individual
properties; demonstrated need for the project; existing site conditions of the proposed
project; geographic scope of the project area, and any other information the City deems
relevant.
2.2 If as a result of a property owner petition, the City makes a water or sewer trunk
or lateral line available to existing residential or commercial properties, as defined in
Chapter 51.010 Subdivision 1.2, the City shall have the discretion and authority to either
require connection to the trunk or lateral line upon construction of the trunk or lateral
line, or to defer connection of individual properties on a case-by-case basis.
51.030: CHARGES, RATES AND BILLING
Subdivision 1. Availability and Connection Charges.
1.1 Trunk Line Availability Charges (TLAC). TLAC shall be charged to and
collected from benefitting properties property as follows:
1.1.1 New Construction. TLAC shall be charged and collected upon approval
of the final plat for new construction. New development of residential or commercial
property shall be charged one (1) TLAC per acre of pre-developable area.
1.1.2 Existing Construction. In the event service is extended to existing
construction as defined in Chapter 51.020 Subdivision 2.1, TLAC shall be charged to
each benefitting, residential or commercial property when the trunk or lateral line is made
available to the property. TLAC shall be collected within 30 days notice from the City or;
at the discretion of the City, collection may be deferred and financed for a period not to
exceed 20 years. In the event the City allows deferral of collection, the deferred charge
shall bear interest at a rate 1% above the City’s cost of borrowing in the year the deferral
was approved. Existing developed residential property, commercial property, and
unimproved land will be charged one (1) TLAC regardless of acreage.
1.1.3 Additional New Construction Without Platting. In the event of new
construction on unimproved land or as a result of teardown on existing platted lots,
TLAC shall be collected from each individual or entity requesting or receiving a
connection to the City water system. Credit will be given for any prior TLAC paid on
behalf of the platted lot.
1.2 Connection Charge. Connection charges shall be paid by all benefitting
properties at the time of (a) building permit for new construction, or (b) issuance of
connection permit for existing residential and commercial.
1.3 SAC (Metropolitan Council Sewer Availability Charge). SAC shall be charged
and collected at time of building permit issuance.
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1.4 Deferrals. Property owners may apply to the City, pursuant to Minn. Stat.
§435.193-195 for a deferral of payment for sewer and water charges assessed to their
property. The City shall have full discretion to consider and approve or deny the request
for deferral. Interest shall be assessed upon and accrue against all deferred charges.
Subdivision 2. Utility Usage Charges.
2.1 Charge for Water Usage. Utility customers shall be billed for water based on
metered usage in per thousand gallon units.
2.2 Charge for Sanitary Sewer System Usage. Utility customers shall be billed for
sanitary sewer based on metered usage of water in per thousand gallon units.
2.3 Administrative Base Charge. In addition to metered usage charges, utility
customers shall be billed a minimum administrative base charge for water and sanitary
sewer service. The administrative base charge shall be paid at the same time and in the
same manner as metered usage payments.
2.4 Water Treatment Surcharge. Utility customers shall be billed for a water
treatment surcharge in an amount set by the City Council and adopted by ordinance. This
surcharge shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as usage charge
payments. The water treatment surcharge shall be used to offset the costs of water
treatment performed by the City of Maple Grove.
2.5 Fee Schedule. A utility fee schedule shall be prepared annually by the City
Administrator and presented to the City Council for approval and adoption in ordinance
form. The charge schedule shall be comprehensive and list all utility charges, including
incentive-based water conservation incentive charges.
2.6 Frequency of Charges. Utility customers shall be invoiced monthly for utility
services. Utility customers shall pay utility invoices upon the terms established by the
City and as stated in the invoice. The City may contract with third party vendors to
perform billing services.
2.7 Designation of Billing Address. All bills and notices pertaining to water and
sanitary sewer systems sent by the City shall be sent to the house or street number of the
property. If an owner or agent desires that personal notice be sent to a different address,
that person shall file an application therefore with the City. Any error or change in any
address shall be promptly reported to the City.
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2.8 Late Charges; Delinquent Bills. A late charge, in an amount established in
ordinance, shall be charged if bills are not paid by the due date established in that bill. If a
bill is not paid within 30 days of the date that it becomes due, it shall be deemed
delinquent. When a bill becomes delinquent, the City shall notify the property owner, in
writing, of the same. An additional late charge shall be added on each monthly
calculation date upon which a delinquent bill, including any previous late charges,
remains unpaid.
2.9 Assessing Delinquent Charges. The City maintains the authority to certify
delinquent charges to the Hennepin County Auditor for collection with taxes and to shut
off water to property in certain cases where delinquencies are greater than 80 days. It
shall be the practice of the City to certify delinquent payments annually, but this may be
done on a more frequent basis at the discretion of the City Council. Before certification
for collection, or shut off, the City shall notify the property owner of the date and time of
the meeting to address the delinquency. The City Council shall have final authority over
actions related to delinquent payments or shut off for a property.
2.10 Errors in Billing. The City Administrator shall be authorized to make
adjustments in water charges when, in the opinion of the City Administrator, the amount
billed to a utility customer was erroneous due to an inaccurate or defective meter, or due
to other mistake.
51.040 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, OWNERSHIP
Subdivision 1. Authority to Conduct Services
1.1 Permit Required for Connection Work. No person shall open, connect with,
use, alter, or disturb any public water line or public sewer line or appurtenance thereof
without first obtaining a written permit from the City pursuant to this section.
1.2 Persons Authorized to Work on City Water and Sewer System. Only a duly
authorized employee of the City or City contractors, are permitted to do any work on City
water lines, or water meters connected to the City water system, .
1.3 Damaging or Tampering Prohibited. No person shall maliciously, willfully, or
negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure,
appurtenance, or equipment which is part of the municipal water line infrastructure.
1.4 Inspections. The Building Inspector and any other duly authorized City
employee, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter upon
all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and
testing in accordance with the provisions of this section.
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Subdivision 2. Water System.
2.1 Water Quality. The City purchases all utility system water from the City of
Maple Grove, which has the authority to establish and control water quality standards as
well as ordinances and rules applicable to the preservation and use of the water it supplies
to the City. The use and supply of water furnished by Maple Grove shall at all times be
governed by the applicable Maple Grove ordinances and rules in effect for the
preservation, use and protection of its water supply. The City hereby adopts the
applicable City of Maple Grove preservation, use and protection ordinances and rules by
reference, and shall enforce said ordinances and rules hereunder. The City reserves the
right to adopt additional ordinances and rules affecting the preservation, use and
protection of its utility system water.
2.2 Maintenance and Repair of Water Mains. The City shall be responsible for
maintenance and repair of the water line infrastructure including the water shutoff valve
out to the lateral connection. Maintenance and repair of water lines located on private
property from the water shutoff valve to the home is the responsibility of the property
owner. If a property owner fails to make the necessary repairs to the water line within 30
days after the owner is notified to do so by the City, in writing, the City may cause the
repairs to be completed and charged to the property owner for all costs associated with
the repair. In cases where an emergency is declared, the City shall cause repairs to the
water system to be made immediately, which may include turning off the water to the
property immediately.
2.3 Water Meters.
2.3.1 Water Meter Required. No person except authorized City employees
shall use water from the City water supply system or permit water to be drawn therefrom,
unless the water is metered by passing through a meter supplied or approved by the City.
2.3.2 Tampering Prohibited. No person shall connect, disconnect,
disassemble, alter, cause to be altered, tamper, obstruct, or interfere with any City water
meter, unless authorized by the City.
2.3.3 Bypassing Meters or Taking Water. No person shall bypass or tamper
with any water meter for any reason.
2.3.4 Ownership of Meters. Water meters shall be and remain the property of
the City. Meters may be removed, replaced, or changed by the City whenever the City
deems it necessary.
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2.3.5 City Access to Read, Repair, and Replace Meters, Conduct
Inspections. Authorized City employees shall have access at reasonable hours of the day
to all parts of every building and premises connected with the City water supply system
to read, repair, and replace meters and conduct inspections. Before entering private
property to do so, the City shall solicit the written consent of the property owner. If a
property owner refuses to give consent or fails to respond, the City may pursue legal
options to enter the property.
2.3.6 Cost of Inspection. City staff will set and impose a cost for inspecting a
meter that is reported to be malfunctioning or defective. This cost shall be reimbursed to
the property owner should the meter require replacement or repair.
2.3.7 Cost of Repair. The City shall be responsible for the repair and
replacement of water meters unless a meter is damaged by a property owner intentionally
or the damage is due to carelessness on the part of the property owner. In such instances,
the property owner shall be responsible for the costs of repair and/or replacement.
2.3.8 Meter Accuracy. The City may charge a fee as established annually for
investigating and testing meter accuracy. If the meter is determined to be faulty, the
charge will be refunded.
2.4 Water System Mapping. The City shall maintain a comprehensive water system
map detailing the following information: The number and line locations, the type and
diameter of pipe, and the location of access points. The City shall maintain a program of
regular inspection and maintenance performed on its water system lines. The City shall
also maintain a program for lift station inspection and maintenance.
2.5 Water Use Conservation. The City reserves the right to impose water use
restrictions pursuant to conservation efforts as required by regulatory authorities. The
City may adopt administrative policies and procedures related to and regulating water
conservation practices.
2.6 Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants located within the limits of the City of Corcoran
shall be the property of the City. Only persons authorized by the City shall be allowed to
open and operate any fire hydrant in the City for any purpose. Temporary access to
hydrants may be granted by the City to previously unauthorized persons via a permit
issued by the City. Payment for water used, except for that used in firefighting, shall be
made in accordance with adopted ordinance.
2.7 City Not Liable for Damages Resulting from Interruption of Service. The
City shall not be liable for any damages which result from any stoppage or slowing of the
supply or flow of water as a result of breaks in mains, service pipes, fixtures, or by reason
of obstruction or the breakdown of machinery. The City shall also not be liable for any
damages which result from such stoppage or slowing that is the result of any necessary
repair, or any other interruption in service.
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2.8 Cross Connections Prohibited. No City water pipe shall be connected with any
pump, well, or tank that is connected with any other source of water supply. When such a
connection is found, the City shall notify the owner of the property on which the
connection is found and order that the cross connection be disconnected. If this is not
accomplished immediately, the water supply to the property may be turned off at the
direction of the City Council. Before any new connection to the water system is
permitted, the City shall ascertain that no cross-connection will exist when the connection
is made.
2.9 Abandoned Services.
2.9.1 Disconnection Required. All service installations connected to the water
system that have been abandoned or have become useless for further service shall be
disconnected at the main by the City. All pipe and appurtenances removed shall be the
property of the City.
2.9.2 Change to New Water Service. When a new primary structure is erected
on the site of an old structure, and it is desired to increase or alter the old water service,
no connections with the City mains shall be permitted until all the old service is removed
and the main plugged. If there is an existing water service to an accessory structure, it
may remain in use.
2.10 Irrigation Systems. All irrigation systems connected to the municipal system
shall be installed per plumbing code and have a rain detection device so as to prevent
irrigation during rain events.
2.11 Emergency Water Restrictions. The authorized staff to act in a water emergency
include the Mayor, Engineer, Public Works Superintendent and Administrator. When any
two of the authorized staff determine pressure or quantities are (or may become)
inadequate, a water emergency may be declared by posted notice and typical City
communication methods (website, etc.).
2.11.1 Council will review the water emergency restrictions at the next regular
Council meeting and confirm or remove the restriction.
Subdivision 3. Sewer System.
3.1 Maintenance and Repair of Sewer System. The property owner shall be
responsible for maintaining and repairing the sanitary sewer line from the structure to the
connection with the public sewer main. The City shall be responsible for maintaining and
repairing the remainder of the sanitary sewer infrastructure. If a property owner fails to
make the necessary repairs to the sewer line infrastructure within 30 days after the owner
is notified to do so by the City, in writing, the City may cause the repairs to be completed
and charged to the property owner for all costs associated with the repair. In cases where
an emergency is declared, the City shall cause repairs to the sewer system to be made
immediately.
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3.2 Sewer Mapping. The City shall maintain a comprehensive sanitary sewer system
map detailing the following information: The number and location of manholes, the
number and location of service connections, line locations, the type and diameter of pipe,
and the location of lift stations. The City shall maintain a program of regular inspection
and maintenance performed on sanitary sewer lines. The City shall also maintain a
program for lift station inspection and maintenance.
3.3 Damaging or Tampering Prohibited. No person shall maliciously, willfully, or
negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure,
appurtenance, or equipment which is part of the sanitary sewer system.
3.4 Inspections. Every person owning real estate that discharges into the City
sanitary sewer system shall allow the Building Inspector, any duly authorized City
employee, designated representative of the City, or a licensed plumber bearing proper
credentials and identification, to enter the property for the purposes of inspection,
observation, measurement, sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions of this
section. This includes to confirm that there is no sump pump or other prohibited
discharge into the sanitary sewer system. Any person refusing to allow their property to
be inspected shall immediately become subject to a surcharge in an amount established
by the fee schedule. Any property found to be discharging storm water into the sanitary
sewer system, either directly or indirectly shall make the necessary changes and furnish
proof of the changes to the City within six months of the inspection. A surcharge in an
amount established by the fee schedule shall be imposed on the property owner’s sanitary
sewer utility bill for properties in violation of this ordinance and continue until the
property is found to be in compliance.
3.4.1 If a person does not wish to allow the City to enter a building to conduct the
required activity, he or she may retain a licensed plumber to conduct the activity. The
private inspector must have credentials that are acceptable to the City. The private
inspector shall provide the City with the relevant samples, tests, reports, drawings,
photos, or any other information that is being requested.
3.5 City Not Liable for Damages Resulting Interruption of Service. The City shall
not be liable for any damages which result from the backup of sewer lines as a result of
breaks in mains, service pipes, fixtures, or by reason of obstruction or the breakdown of
machinery. The City shall also not be liable for any damages which result from such
stoppage or slowing or backup that is the result of any necessary repair, or any other
interruption in service.
3.6 Discharge to Public Sewer. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged
any prohibited waste discharges as defined in the Metropolitan Council’s waste discharge
rules (WDR), February 2013 or latest version. This includes harmful wastes, whether
liquid, solid, or gas, capable of causing obstruction to the flow in the sewer system,
damage, or hazard to sewer structures, equipment, or personnel. No person shall
discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, groundwater, runoff,
subsurface drainage, cooling water, or industrial processed waters to any City sanitary
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sewer, or otherwise interfere with the proper operation of the City sewer system. This
includes sump discharges.
3.6.1 Industrial and Commercial Strength. Industrial users discharging
wastewater into public sewers shall apply for an industrial discharge permit according to
the WDR (February 2013 or latest version), unless MCES determines that the wastewater
has an insignificant impact on public sewers.
3.7 Abandoned Services.
3.7.1 Disconnection Required. All service installations connected to the
sanitary sewer system that have been abandoned or have become useless for further
service shall be disconnected at the main by the City. All pipe and appurtenances
removed shall be the property of the City.
3.7.2 Change to New Sanitary Sewer Service. When a new structure is erected
on the site of an old structure, and it is desired to increase or alter the old sanitary sewer,
no connections with the City mains shall be permitted until all the old service is removed
and the main plugged.
51.050 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Subdivision 1.
1.1 Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of City Administrator. The City
Administrator shall be responsible for the implementation of this section and shall report
annually to the City Council, as a part of the annual City budget process. At that time, the
City Administrator shall inform the City Council of the status of the condition of the
infrastructure, replacement requirements, and the financial condition and performance of
the utility enterprise fund.
Subdivision 2. Penalties.
2.1 Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor. Each day that any violation is continued shall constitute a separate
offense.
Subdivision 3. Liability for Damages.
3.1 A person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance is liable to the City
for any expense, loss, or damage incurred by the City by reason of such violation.
Subdivision 4. DelinquentAccounts.
Delinquent accounts shall be subject to the following procedures:
4.1 Penalties. A late payment penalty of ten percent shall be assessed on all
accounts with a past due balance.
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4.2 Shut-off for non-payment. Water shall not be shut-off until notice and an
opportunity for a hearing before the city council has been provided to the occupant and
owner of the premises involved.
4.2.1 If any bill is not paid by 30 days after the due date listed on the bill, the
city shall send a letter by first class mail demanding payment within 30 days of the date
of the letter.
4.2.2 If any bill is not paid by 60 days after the due date listed on the bill, the
city shall send a second letter by first class mail stating that if payment is not made
within 20 days of the date of the letter, water service to the premises will be shut-off for
nonpayment.
4.2.3 The first and second letters shall contain the title, address and telephone
number of the official in charge of billing.
4.2.4 The city clerk shall have the authority to adjust the customer's bill or
enter into a mutually agreeable payment plan.
4.2.5 The letters shall also state that any occupant or owner has the right to a
hearing before the water service is shut-off. The owner or occupant may be represented
in person and by counsel or any other person of owner’s choosing. The owner or
occupant may present orally or in writing their complaint to the city council.
4.2.6 If an occupant or owner requests a hearing, the water shall not be shut-off
until the hearing process is complete.
4.2.7 If a customer fails to pay a bill when due and fails to request a hearing
under this part, service will be shut-off at the time specified in the notice. Any residential
property for which water service has been terminated under this subdivision shall be
deemed uninhabitable under City code.
4.3 Certification for collection with taxes.
4.3.1 Unpaid charges on water, sewer, and other utility services shall not be
certified to the county auditor until notice for a hearing has been provided to the owner
of the premises involved. The notice shall be sent by first class mail and shall state that if
payment is not made by September 25, the entire amount unpaid plus a penalty of ten
percent will be certified to the county auditor for collection as other taxes are collected.
The notice shall also state that the occupant may, before such certification date, attend or
schedule a hearing on the matter to object to certification of unpaid utility charges.
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4.3.2 The owner of the property shall have the option of paying the balance due
on the account by September 25. After this date, the certified roll will be finalized. After
the date the certified roll is finalized, payments will still be accepted but will include the
ten percent penalty.
(Ord. 277, passed 7-24-14)
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STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 11d.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Brad Martens
Topic:
City Council Email Addresses
Action Required:
Direction
Summary:
Over the past few months, a few Councilmembers have requested information
regarding the use of City email addresses for correspondence. This issue has recently
received quite a bit of media attention related to the City of St. Cloud. Staff would like
the City Council to discuss their preference for email communication and direct staff on
any changes.
There are several advantages to using an official city e-mail account:
• All electronic correspondence by and between city council members that relates
to city business is considered government data and may be subject to a data
practices request. This includes correspondence received from a constituent
relating to any legislative or quasi-judicial decision.
• Official city e-mail addresses are maintained on the City’s server, with regular
back-ups, and supported by the IT contract. Archiving the emails would be in
accordance with the Minnesota Data Practices rules.
• An official city e-mail address ensures transparency, integrity and accountability.
• Personal correspondence is not intermingled with official correspondence.
Financial/Budget:
Creating email addresses for City Councilmembers has a minimal cost that is not
anticipated to exceed $200.
Alignment with Values:
This item relates to the following adopted values:
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds
is essential for citizen confidence in government.
OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNICATION
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees.
Options:
1. Direct staff to make no changes in regards to email communication.
2. Direct staff to initiate City email addresses for Councilmembers.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends an official city e-mail address should be created for and used by
Council for correspondence.
Council Action:
Direct staff on whether changes should be made to email correspondence.
Attachments:
N/A
STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 11e.
Council Meeting:
October 22, 2015
Prepared By:
Brad Martens
Topic:
Grant Opportunity – 2015 Business District
Initiative
Action Required:
Approval
Summary:
Earlier this month staff became aware of an opportunity to receive assistance through a
Business District Initiative Fund. A description of the program is attached to this report.
Although the City is currently not prepared to take on a new program to stimulate
business at this time, staff reached out to Hennepin County to see if through this
program, support could be received to revive the City’s Economic Development
Authority (EDA). County staff found it to be an acceptable request for an application and
has recommended the City submit a proposal.
Staff would like feedback from the City Council on whether or not the City should submit
a proposal. Sufficient time does not permit a finalized application to be reviewed by the
Council however it would include the following:
• Request for staff support from Hennepin County to revive the EDA.
• Request for funds to be used prepare a market study for the City that could be
used by the EDA to decide on preferred initiatives once established.
Financial/Budget:
Staff anticipates minimal costs associated with the program if funded.
Alignment with Values:
This item relates to the following adopted values:
EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds
is essential for citizen confidence in government.
Options:
1. Direct staff to apply for the 2015 Business District Initiative as outlined above.
2. Decline the opportunity.
Recommendation:
Direct staff to apply for the 2015 Business District Initiative as outlined above.
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Council Action:
Consider a motion to direct staff to apply for the 2015 Business District Initiative as
outlined above.
Attachments:
1. 2015 Business District Initiative Program
2015 Business District Initiative
The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) is using a one-time funding source
for an initiative to strengthen suburban municipalities’ priority small business districts and main streets.
Thriving commercial main streets and small business districts provide important goods and services, create
a sense of place, and help make communities desirable and productive. Small businesses produce
considerable tax revenue, provide jobs, and serve as hubs of activity in suburban communities. Successful
business districts also provide opportunities to foster entrepreneurship and help support the region’s
innovation economy. Suburban municipalities have a clear sense of the priorities and needs of key main
streets and business districts in their community, and are in the best position to design and implement
strategies that support their community’s priority business districts. The Business District Initiative provides
funding assistance to suburban municipalities for the implementation of strategies that enhance the
economic vitality of these priority business districts.
Eligible Applicants
• Suburban municipalities, housing and redevelopment authorities, economic development authorities, or
port authorities
Eligible Locations
• Suburban Hennepin County business districts with concentrations of neighborhood-serving retail, office,
restaurant and/or entertainment uses that offer a variety of goods and services in a walkable
environment
Funding Availability
• Up to $194,798 is available from a one-time source. Additional funding may be available depending on
alignment with other sources
• Maximum award amount is $50,000
• Awards will be provided in the form of a grant to the applicant. Disbursement of funds will be tied to
specific eligible uses of funds, specific agreed upon outcomes, and other terms outlined in a grant
agreement.
• Applicant may contract out the management of the award
Eligible Uses of Funds
• Business recruitment
• District-wide marketing, branding, and/or promotion initiatives
• District-wide wayfinding planning, design, and implementation
• Technical assistance for business districts or individual businesses (including but not limited to special
service district or business association establishment; financial, legal, or tax-related services;
merchandising, marketing, and social media assistance)
• Small business incubators
• Design and/or implementation of street furniture and / or other enhancements
• Building facade improvements
Capital costs are an acceptable use of funds but applicant must include a maintenance plan
including identification of sources of funds to be used for long term maintenance.
Hennepin County Public Works
Community Works
701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55415
www.hennepin.us
2015 Business District Initiative Issued July 17, 2015
Ineligible Uses of Funds
• Land use planning or zoning studies
• Business organization operational support
• Internal administrative and overhead costs
Evaluation of Applications
The proposed strategy and supporting rationale will be competitively evaluated on the extent to which they
generate measurable, positive impacts commensurate with the proposed level of investment. Specific
criteria include:
• Expected outcomes, impacts for businesses, and proposed metrics for tracking outcomes
• Significance of the business district to the community
• Need for financial assistance
• Leverage of funds, including matching sources of funds for the proposed activities and additional
investments in the business district
• Organizational capacity and plan for accomplishing the objectives
• Support from business and property owners
• Completeness and appropriateness of the implementation plan (For facade improvement initiatives, the
completeness and appropriateness of how the initiative would be administered, such as the process and
criteria for sub-awarding funds for facade improvements, the timing of grant disbursement to the sub-
recipient, leverage requirements, proof of landlord approval and is current on property taxes, etc.)
Applications should address how the proposed activities are part of a holistic community development
strategy, rather than a stand-alone initiative.
Contract Term
Typical contract terms will be between 12 and 24 months.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the signed and scanned Application Form and Excel Budget Form to kelly.hoffman-
orth@hennepin.us by October 30, 2015. Applicants will receive a courtesy email response indicating
receipt by the deadline. Direct any questions and submit applications to:
Kelly Hoffman-Orth, Community Works Program Manager
Community Works | Hennepin County Public Works
701 Fourth Avenue S, Suite 400 | Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-348-8276 email – kelly.hoffman-orth@hennepin.us
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review projects with Ms. Hoffman prior to application
submittal. County staff will be available to provide technical assistance to applicants prior to submitting their
applications.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of Hennepin County Community Works staff and
additional reviewers as deemed necessary to thoroughly evaluate applications.
2015 Business District Initiative Issued July 17, 2015
Staff anticipates presenting funding recommendations to the HCHRA Board in February or March 2016.
Funds are anticipated to be available for eligible expenditures incurred after final contracts are executed,
shortly after the February or March Board action.
HCHRA is obligated to follow the Minnesota Data Practices Act which means that applications will likely be
public data after the evaluation and selection process. A statement identifying data as copyrighted or
otherwise protected does not prevent public access to the data contained in the response if such data does
not qualify as trade secret data.
Neither Hennepin County nor the HCHRA is obligated to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of an
application. Hennepin County and the HCHRA reserve the right to accept or reject any or all applications
received, to accept or reject any late applications, to request additional information as deemed necessary to
review any application, to negotiate with all qualified proposers, to use any or all proposer ideas and/or
approaches presented, or to cancel this application process, if it is in the best interest of Hennepin County
and the HCHRA to do so. Hennepin County and the HCHRA may require the entities selected to participate
in negotiations to submit any fiscal, technical, or other revisions of their applications that may result from
negotiations.
2015 Business District Initiative Application Form 1
2015 Business District Initiative Application Form
Responses due by October 30, 2015
Submittal
Applicants must submit the signed and scanned Application Form and Excel Budget Form to kelly.hoffman-
orth@hennepin.org by October 30, 2015. Applicants will receive a courtesy email response indicating
receipt by the deadline. If you have any submittal questions, please call Kelly Hoffman-Orth at 612-348-
8276.
Applicant
1. Organization name:
2. Mailing address:
3. Contact person name:
4. Contact person title:
5. Contact person phone number:
6. Contact person email address:
Request
7. Amount (max request of $50,000):
8. Use of funds and location:
9. Provide a brief summary of the business district development activity/ies you propose:
Need and Outcomes
Be thorough yet concise. If you are proposing more than one activity, be sure to number each activity and use the same numbering order when answering all questions.
10. What is the significance of the business district to the community?
11. Are there other public investments or actions currently underway or planned in the business district?
12. Explain how the proposed activity is part of larger business district revitalization strategy:
13. Complete outcomes, deliverables, and measures of success:
Activity Deliverables
Outcome Measure of success
e.g. small
business
incubator
10 growing businesses have a
stable, affordable place to do
business
Successful business(es)
permanently locate in
community
3 businesses develop (move to
new tenant space or hire
additional staff) within 12 months
e.g. new
lighting on 1st
Ave
Shepherd hook lighting every 30 ft.
from Main St to Oak St
Sense of place and improve
pedestrian experience
75% of 500 pedestrians and
business owners surveyed
indicate a positive impact
Hennepin County Public Works
Community Works
701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55415
www.hennepin.us
2015 Business District Initiative Application Form 2
14. How will the activities enhance economic vitality and livability of the community?
15. Explain the need for public financial assistance:
16. Explain the public benefit:
Implementation
Be thorough yet concise. If you are proposing more than one activity, be sure to number each activity and
use the same numbering order when answering all questions.
17. How were businesses engaged in the formulation of this application? How will they be engaged in its
implementation?
18. List the individuals who will perform the activity/ies you propose. Indicate whether they are staff
members, consultants, or others. Include a brief description of their experience achieving similar
outcomes to what you are proposing in this application. If a consultant will be procured at a later time,
describe how they will be chosen:
19. Provide a schedule of the tasks to be undertaken:
Facade Improvement Implementation- if not applicable, skip this section.
Be thorough yet concise. If you are proposing more than one activity, be sure to number each activity and use the same numbering order when answering all questions.
20. Describe your process for ensuring quality and consistency of design of facade improvements:
21. Describe any financial match requirements for property owners to receive facade improvement
funding. Explain whether or how financial need of property owners will be determined:
22. Explain the proposed process for reviewing and awarding facade improvement funding, including who
reviews proposals, how funds are distributed (RFP or first-come, first-serve, etc.):
23. What will be the timing of grant disbursement to the sub-recipient?
24. Will you provide proof of commercial property owner approval and verify that the commercial property
owner is current on property taxes?
Authorization
On behalf of my organization, I hereby authorize the submittal of this application for consideration of funding
through the 2015 Business District Initiative. Name: Title: Organization: Signature (electronic signatures permitted):
City of Corcoran
2015 City Council Schedule
Agenda Item 13.
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November 12, 2015
• Elm Creek Watershed Commission – Chair Doug Baines
• Performance Report
• Ordinance Regulating Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants
• Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project
o Review Plans and Specifications
o Consider authorizing bid of project
• Draft Water/Sanitary Sewer budgets
• Union Contract
• 2016 Fee Schedule
• Background Check Policy
November 23, 2015 (Monday)
• Planning Project Update
• Code Compliance Report
• Consider authorizing bids for downtown utility and street improvement project
• Consider authorizing bids for paving gravel collector road
• Recognition program for employees, elected officials, and appointed officials
• 2016 Budget
• Compensation Study Process
December 10, 2015 Councilmember LaFave unable to attend
• Performance Report
• Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
• City Administrator Performance Evaluation
December 21, 2015 (Monday)
• Planning Project Update
• Code Compliance Report
• Adopt 2016 Budget and Levy
• Consider approving bid for downtown utility and street improvement project
• Consider approving bid for paving gravel collector road