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CITY OF CORCORAN
City Council Work Session Minutes
February 28, 2019 — 5:45 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on February 28, 2019 in work session, at City Hall in Corcoran,
Minnesota.
Present were Mayor Thomas, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Dejewski, and Councilor Schultz.
Councilor Keefe arrived at 5 :54pm.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, Public Works Director Mattson,
City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Beise, and City Engineer Torve.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Mayor Thomas called the work session to order at 5 :50 pm
2. Draft Update to Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance (Southeast District Design Guidelines)
City Planner Lindahl presented the report noting the plan's language outlines the vision of the City
Council with flexibility for developers. Council discussed the removal of bikeway streets, Town
Center design standards, and pedestrian crossings. Public Works Director Mattson noted
pedestrian crossings below grade are typically less expensive, however it depends on the project
and type. Council discussed the process for development of the Town Center. City Planner Lindahl
noted that developers typically take a portion or a block when they are putting together plans.
Council discussed the flexibility of the master plan presented and the implementation of the plan.
City Planner Lindahl noted big box stores would not be sought for the Town Center but other areas
in the community are zoned to have those opportunities. Council discussed the plan and offering
flexibility to developers.
Dean Vehrenkemp, 9310 Bechtold Road, addressed the Council noting businesses should consider
lofts or living spaces above the office spaces.
Council discussed the community center features.
Ken Streeter, Streeter Companies, addressed the Council noting his support for the flexibility in the
plan and that the plan offers an opportunity for types of development to change but keep consistent
the elements of the development.
Council discussed fire stations. City Administrator Martens noted City Planner Lindahl provided
options for locating a small fire station on the City Hall campus. Council discussed fire station
locations.
Dorothy Theis, 9530 Cain Road, addressed the Council noting concerns for traffic along County
Road 116.
City Planner Lindahl noted the City has worked with Hennepin County on transportation planning as
well as the funding of the grant for the 2016 update of the Southeast District Master Plan and
Design Guidelines. Council discussed transportation and road alignments. Council discussed the
zoning for the Town Center. City Planner Lindahl noted the Town Center is primarily mixed use and
would require rezoning to Planned Unit Development per the current code. Council discussed the
plan. Per consensus, staff was directed to bring forward the plan for a Public Hearing.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Bottema, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Thomas, Bottema, Dejewski, Keefe, and Schultz
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 pm.
Issica Beise —City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator