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City Council Work Session Minutes
August 22, 2019 — 6:00 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on August 22, 2019 in work session, at City Hall in Corcoran,
Minnesota to review proposed land use at property located at 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran,
MN.
Present were Mayor Thomas, Councilor Bottema, Councilor Dejewski, Councilor Keefe and
Councilor Schultz.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, Administrative Services
Director Beise, and Public Works Director Mattson.
1. Call to order / Roll Call
Mayor Thomas called the work session to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Proposed Land Use for Property Located at 8200 County Road 116
City Administrator Martens introduced Calvin Shelangoski of Saint Therese. Mr. Shelangoski
presented an overview of the land use site, located at the south side of Corcoran City Hall. Mr.
Shelangoski outlined how separate buildings would comprise 194 contiguous units on the
retirement campus, and include housing for 55+ independent living, assisted living, nursing care
and /or rehab, and end of life care. The southeast corner of the property parcel is representative of
three buildings with 39 apartments in each building, and intended for independent living and
includes some walkout style apartments; the center of the retirement campus includes community
space with a chapel, a restaurant and coffee shop, with the option for a medical clinic; the west side
of the retirement campus includes 65 units slated for assisted living in a three -story building; the
north side of the property includes three single -story buildings with 54 total units and would
comprise the skilled nursing facilities area of the campus with food production; a possibility for a
pool on the campus exists. Mr. Shelangoski mentioned licensed beds would be moved from another
Saint Therese campus to Corcoran. Ward Isaacson, Pope Architects, further discussed the design
and land use ideas for the most advantageous use of topography on the property. Mr. Shelangoski
reiterated how the campus housing architectural style would coincide with the City's design
guidelines and standards. Council discussed vacant land to the east remaining undeveloped and
viewed Saint Therese's video presentation of the proposed campus. Council questioned grade of
parking and if parking is underground or at grade level. The proposed parking is a combination of
underground and above ground. Council discussed roof lines, architectural details on east side,
brownstone buildings along parkways and pedestrian paths, landscaping on the north side in
relation to the buildings, patio and deck concept ideas, and the creation of something unique and
pays homage to Corcoran's history, for example a silo or a windmill where the tower currently exists
on the site plan. Council also discussed the proposed restaurant and if the restaurant would also be
open to the public. Council inquired about employment and Mr. Schelangoski indicated the campus
would create approximately 100 full -time equivalent jobs and the restaurant would be open to the
public. Council reviewed employee parking, staff ratios, and emergency assist needs, specifically
medical and fire. Council asked what the units per acre are on the property and calculated the
figure at 15 units per acre. City Planner Lindahl added the land use area is slated for 15 -30 units
per acre. Council inquired about licensed beds and redistributing those beds at a future date,
depending on demand. Council discussed transportation needs for this type of complex. City
Administrator Martens reviewed the proposed transportation needs of the complex and
requirements for transportation at 79th Place with access at City Hall.
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 6:46 pm.
Miche le Friedrich — Deputy Clerk