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Council Work Session Minutes
September 21, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran City Council met on September 21, 2017 in work session, at City Hall in Corcoran,
Minnesota.
Present were: Mayor Thomas, Councilor LaFave, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Dejewski, and
Councilor Keefe.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise,
City Planner Lindahl, City Engineer Torve, Public Works Director Mattson, and Code Compliance
Official Pritchard.
Mayor Thomas called the work session to order at 7 :00pm on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
1. Discussion of Utilities
City Engineer Torve and City Administrator Martens gave a presentation regarding utility plans.
The Council discussed utility plans for sewer and water as well as phasing and triggers.
Tom Anderson, 22385 Rush Creek Dr, inquired about private utilities, such as natural gas,
cable /internet, telephone, etc.
2. Discussion of Transportation
City Planner Lindahl made a presentation regarding transportation, including the Co Rd 10 and CO
Rd 50 realignment.
The Council took comments regarding transportation planning:
Phil Bongaarts, 19949 Larkin Rd, stated that the area was already walkable and asked what type of
businesses or activities would be included to "draw" walkability. He stated that there are more options
for intersections.
Jim Wawra, 21301 Larkin Rd, shared his opinion that Co Rd 50 should be left as is in the plan and
that 10 is a major collector road and should be brought to the North.
Tom Anderson, 22385 Rush Creek Dr, stated that the Co Rd 10/50 intersection is bad and that Maple
Grove's shopping area is a bad example of a walkable shopping center. He said that it must be
planned for the long term, such as Minneapolis' lakes, parks, and connectivity.
Dorothy Theis, 9530 Cain Rd, stated that if roads are removed, commercial goes as well. She said
the downtown will not have "shops" and should focus on industrial parks and that the market would
determine location. She said the Lark Rd and Co Rd 10 intersection should be redesigned. She
shared her opinion that people do not walk to do business or recreation.
Tony Mahgrak, 21580 Sicora La, stated that origin /destination data is important in making a decision
and that the Co Rd 50 realignment should be left in the plan as it would be short- sighted to remove
without all the data and if the data shows, it can be removed in the future. He also suggested
researching ow St. Michael worked with Wright County on their realignment project.
Dennis Stieg, 19320 Stieg Rd, gave a brief history of downtown and said a town square gathering
space would give Corcoran an identity. He stated that planning is long -term and should connect the
community with trails, parks, housing, businesses, etc. He shared his opinion that traffic should be
realigned to go around the downtown and that the most recent SE District committee reaffirmed the
alignment.
Greg Ebert, 20604 Co Rd 10, said the realignment should stay so that it is an option and that funding
may be available in the future. He said the realignment would be easier to remove in the future than
add.
Council directed staff to remove the County Road 50 realignment and retain the County Road 10
realignment.
3. Next Steps
City Planner Lindahl reviewed the schedule and next steps.
4. Adjourn
MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Dejewski to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, LaFave, Bottema, Dejewski, and Keefe.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.
Mike Pritchard —Code Compliance Official