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CITY OF CORCORAN
Due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, the Parks and Trails Commission's regular meeting place is not
available and is not open to the public. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.021 one or more members of
the Parks and Trails Commission may participate by telephone or other electronic means.
Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda
September 17, 2020 - 7:00 pm
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – June 18, 2020 Meeting*
5. Open Forum
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
a. Bellwether Open Space Park Planning*
b. Twins Grant
8. New Business
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only*
b. Recreation Coordinator Update*
c. Active Living COVID-19 Response Mini-Grant
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report*
b. Garden Club Report
c. Park Dedication Fund*
11. Other Business/Announcements
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
9/24/2020 10/8/2020 10/22/2020 11/12/2020 11/23/2020
(Monday) 12/10/2020 12/21/2020
(Monday)
Meister Strehler Dugan Nybo Hoffmann Christenson Meister
13. Adjournment
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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on June 18, 2020, in Corcoran, MN.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.021 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks and
Trails Commission meeting was held remotely through electronic means using the audio and video
conferencing platform Zoom.
Present via telephonic or other electronic means were Commissioners – Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and
Strehler.
Commissioner Christenson joined electronically at 7:05 pm.
Also present electronically was Councilmember Anderson.
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck was present at City Hall.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Meister called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Meister invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Dugan, seconded by Strehler, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – May 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: Made by Dugan, seconded by Strehler, to approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 4:0)
5. Open Forum – None
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that no additional individuals
were on the call.
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that no additional individuals
were on the call.
a. Park Rules Review Update
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck gave a brief background on the prior conversation that the
Commission had regarding park rules during the May 16, 2019 Parks and Trails Commission
meeting as well as the discussion that took place between the Development Review Committee. The
Commission requested additional reasoning on banning golfing and archery to which Recreation
Coordinator Christensen Buck explained the safety concerns associated both activities.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Dugan, to recommend Council approval of the changes
proposed by staff.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
8. New Business
a. 2020 Budget & Fee Schedule
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Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck gave an overview of the proposed program registration
fees and changes to the fee schedule as it relates to parks and recreation for 2021. The
Commission discussed the fee related to reserving fields in other cities and the rental timeframe for
the Snyder Field scoreboard and PA system. By consensus, staff was directed to proceed with fees
as recommended.
b. Final Plat for “Bellwether 5th Addition”
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck walked through the presentation of the final plat for the
Bellwether 5th addition and requested that the Commissioners discuss what to accept for park
dedication, how far the proposed trail should be paved, and if the trail should have pedestrian
cutouts. Commissioners discussed the reasoning for taking less land and the difference between the
trails and sidewalks.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Dugan, to proceed with staff’s suggestion of pedestrian
cutouts, the contiguous land acceptance, and the trail ending at Ironwood Court.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only
b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commission of the items she has been
working on since the last meeting including baseball and soccer programming, COVID-19 related
items, and Parks and Trails Commission packet materials.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember Anderson gave the Commission an overview of recent Council meetings with topics
including the 2019 audit presentation, dust control, the open space and preservation plat for
“Paulsen Farms”, the park dedication fee update, and Hackamore Road improvements. The
Commission discussed whether the water hookup would be required by residents or if it would be
optional.
b. Garden Club Report
Sharon Meister provided an update on the meeting that was to take place on June 19, 2020 to
remove weeds from the Memorial Garden at City Hall. Meister and Tom Anderson informed the
Commission of the meeting that took place with Public Works staff regarding mowing the buffer
areas at City Hall and City Park.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the fund had increased by
$0.72.
11. Other Business/Announcements - None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners discussed what is required when attending the Council meetings and the process for
logging onto the meetings.
City Council Meetings
5/28/20 6/11/20 6/25/20 7/9/20 7/23/20 8/13/20 8/27/20
Hoffman Christenson Meister Strehler Dugan Nybo Hoffman
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Strehler, seconded by Dugan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm.
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Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: September 17, 2020
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re: Bellwether Open Space Park
______________________________________________________________________
During the February 19, 2019 Parks and Trails Commission meeting, staff brought the
opportunity of co-locating stormwater infrastructure in the trail corridors as opposed to
installing it through the wetland. Since this discussion, the infrastructure has been
installed, tree removal has taken place, and the “trail” has been walked by many
members of the Commission.
Additionally, during the June 20, 2019 meeting staff included a memo with example
boardwalks from other cities. Commissioners discussed what they would like the
boardwalk to look like and the option of using composite materials and cable railing(s).
Commissioners were invited to walk the proposed trail with staff earlier this month to
have a better visual of the land and trail location in advance of further decision making
on next steps in the park development
Staff is requesting that Commissioners discuss what the next steps in the development
of the park near the Bellwether development should be for the trail and boardwalk.
Options for discussion:
1. Take no action and defer trail improvements until additional park land is
dedicated.
2. Recommend proceeding with trail development within the park boundaries and
defer the boardwalk improvements to a future date.
3. Recommending proceeding with both trail development and the boardwalk.
The action recommended will be brought to the City Council for approval at a future
meeting.
Attachments:
1. Bellwether Trail Map
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE August 12, 2020
TO Brad Martens
CC City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Trails Commission
FROM Kendra Lindahl, City Planner
RE Active Corcoran Planning Applications
Projects/Comments in blue italics are new
Project marked with an * have moved from active to approved
The following is a summary of project status for current, active projects:
1.Encroachment agreement on 70th Avenue to provide access to PID 26-119-23-33-0001 (city file
20-021). The property owner is planning to construct a new home on this vacant parcel. The existing
70th Avenue right-of-way extends to the property line but the road improvements stop short. The
property owner will need an encroachment agreement to build a private driveway from the existing cul
de sac over the unimproved right-of-way to the property line. Once the request is complete, it would
be scheduled for Council approval.
2.Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Nelson International at 10409 CR 101 (PID
01-119-23-41-0001) (city file no. 20-022). The Council reviewed a concept plan for this site in
January. The project is a new 35,000 sq. ft. building for truck sales and service. The feasibility studies
for the planned infrastructure were completed and the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
August 6th. The Planning Commission tabled the item and requested that the applicant address the
outstanding issues. The item is scheduled for the September 3rd Planning Commission meeting and
the September 24th City Council meeting.
3.Eagle Brook Church Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat for the Property
located at 7015 20th Avenue (PID 36-119-23-44-0008, 36-119-23-44-0010, 36-119-23-44-0009, 36-
119-23-44-0013, 36-119-23-44-0014) (city file no. 20-023). The applicant is requesting approval to
combine the existing parcels into one lot for a 70,000 square foot church and one outlot for future
development. The application was reviewed at a public hearing at the July 2nd Planning Commission
meeting and the applicant requested that this item be pulled from the July 23rd agenda so that they
could evaluate possible changes. The applicant has been meeting with concerned neighbors and
submitted revised plans on August 10th. This item is scheduled for City Council action on August 27th.
4.Hochstedler request for a Conditional Use Permit at 21925 Oakdale Drive (PID 04-119-23-34-
0006) (city file no. 20-025). The applicant is requesting a CUP to add a 7,200 square foot agricultural
building where a maximum of 3,969 square feet is permitted. This item was reviewed at a public
hearing at the August 6th Planning Commission meeting and City Council action is expected on August
27th.
5.Emery request for a Conditional Use Permit at 9226 Cain Road (PID 14-119-23-22-0004) (city file
no. 20-026). The applicant is requesting a CUP to add a 1,680 square foot building creating a total of
5,165 square feet where a maximum of 3,969 square feet is permitted. This item is being reviewed for
completeness and is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing at the September Planning
Commission and Council meetings.
Agenda Item 9a.____
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6. Paulsen Farms Final Plat and Development Agreement for an OS&P Plat (PID 09-119-23-34-0001)
(city file no. 20-027). This item is now complete and is scheduled for City Council review on August
27th.
7. City-Initiated Ordinance Amendment Regarding Non-Residential Uses in Residential Districts
(city file 20-028). The City Council asked staff to present options to consider changes to these
standards. Staff presented options in the July 23rd Council meeting. The City Council directed staff to
schedule a work session where the item could be discussed in more detail. The City Administrator has
sent an email to Council members requesting feedback on availability on different dates to schedule
the work session.
8. Conditional Home Occupation License for display for Sale Accessory Dwelling Units at 21000
Sunny Hill Lane (PID 10-119-23-42-0018) (city file 20-029). Nicole Beckstrand operates
YardHomeMN in St. Paul, MN where they manufacture small homes (detached accessory dwelling
units). She indicated in her narrative that she is unable to display the units in St. Paul and would like to
display them at her home in Corcoran. Staff is reviewing the application for completeness and to
determine whether this request is eligible to apply for a Conditional Home Occupation License. If it is
complete and eligible for a CHOL, staff will schedule the item for a public hearing at the Planning
Commission and City Council review.
Also, there are several 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 July 2017 to discuss the outstanding
issues and future expansion plans on the property.
3. Sawgrass Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Rezoning for 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. Several extensions have been approved. The landowner is
requesting another extension to the preliminary plat approval, which was previously granted
extensions that expire in February. M/I Homes is proposing to take over the project with a few
amendments to the proposed plan. Council reviewed the request at the February 27th meeting.
4. 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 required
landscaping will be finalized and constructed after the downtown infrastructure project is completed.
The City will release the remaining escrow when the planting is completed. Staff is working with the
landowner to complete the outstanding items.
5. Comlink Midwest Site Plan, CUP, Variance and Rezoning at 23405 CR 10 (City file 19-011). The
request is to allow construction of a contractor’s yard in the Rural Commercial (CR) district over 3-5
years. Phase 1 is for the 20,000 square foot Utility Construction building. This item was reviewed at a
public hearing at the July 9th Planning Commission and Council approved on July 25th meeting. The
approval included changes to the building architecture were approved by the Council at the August
22nd meeting. The applicant has indicated that they have found a site in a different city and will be
restoring this site and closing out the file.
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6. Wessel Property PUD Sketch Plan and EAW for 22020 Hackamore Road (PID 35-119-23-43-0001,
35-119-23-44-0001, 35-119-23-11-0001 and 35-119-23-12-0002) (City File 19-018). The sketch plan
was reviewed by the Council on September 26th and staff was directed to begin the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet. The EAW was acted on by the Council in January 2020.
7. Savoie Minor Subdivision at 21801 Homestead Trail (City file 19-021). This two-lot subdivision is
was approved by the Council on October 24th. The council had previously approved this subdivision,
but the applicant let it expire and an extension was approved. The subdivision was approved on
October 24, 2019.
8. Sketch Plan for “Nelson International” at 10409 County Road 101 (city file 19-023). The
applicant submitted a sketch plan for an approximately 33,000-sq. ft. truck sales/repair operation. The
Council reviewed this item on January 23rd.
9. Park Dedication Ordinance Update (city file no. 20-004). The park dedication fees are based on the
comprehensive plan. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November and included some
changes that require us to reevaluate our park dedication fee formula and make some minor edits to
the ordinance. The Parks Commission will review on May 21st, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on June 4th and City Council approved on June 11th.
10. Annual Ordinance Codification (city file no. 20-005). Staff prepares and annual codification to
incorporate all of the previous year’s ordinance amendments into the City Code. The new PDF of the
Code is now complete and available at City Hall and online.
11. Request for Variance, Preliminary and Final Plat for St. Jane Chantel cemetery (PID 21-119-23-
33-0004) (city file no. 20-001). Gene Kissner is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat
and Variance to subdivide the 3.76-acre St. Jane Chantel parcel owned by Church of St. Thomas the
Apostle. The portion north of County Road 50 contains the cemetery and will be retained by the
church and Kissners will purchase the portion south of County Road 50. The Planning Commission
held a public hearing on March 5th and recommended approval. Council approved the request on
March 26th.
12. Bellwether 4th Final Plat and Final PUD (city file no.20-002). Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC
(applicant) has submitted a request for approval of a Final Plat and Final PUD plan application for
“Bellwether 4th Addition”, a residential development of 74 new single-family homes and one outlot on
45.49 acres of property. The Planning Commission reviewed on March 5th and recommended
approval. Council approved the request on March 26th.
13. Zoning Map Changes (city file no. 20-003). Minnesota statues require cities to update their zoning
map to bring it into compliance with the comprehensive plan within 9 months of adoption. The 2040
Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November and these map amendments will ensure consistency.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 5th and recommended approval. Council
approved the request on March 26th.
14. Tessmer Topo/Wetland Waiver (PID 07-119-23-21-0002) (city file no.20-007). The applicant is
requesting a waiver of the topography and wetland delineation requirements for this parcel. This
parcel will be platted with the property to the west for a small division, but no development is proposed
for this parcel. Council approved the request on March 26th.
15. *Corcoran Self Storage PUD Amendment (city file no. 20-009). The applicant is requesting an
amendment to the phasing plan for the project. Staff is currently reviewing the application for
completeness, but it appears that the request was administratively approved.
16. Vollrath request for Ag Preserve designation and initiate expiration for 42.09 acres of land
south of County Road 50 (PID 29-119-23-24-0001) (City File 20-010). The Council approved the
request on March 26th.
17. Paulsen Farms OSP Preliminary Plat (09-119-23-34-0001) (city file no. 20-011). The applicant has
submitted an Open Space & Preservation Plat for the 88 acres on County Road 30. The plat would
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include 20 lots and preservation of 47 acres of open space. Staff is currently reviewing this application
for completeness. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 7th, Parks and Trails
Commission reviewed on May 21st and City Council approved on May 28th.
18. M/I Homes Concept Plan for a modification of the approvals for “Sawgrass” on the 103-acre
parcel at 20400 County Road 10 (PID 23-119-23-42-0003) (City file no. 20-012). The Council
approved an extension to the 2014 preliminary approvals so that the applicant could proceed with a
final plat, final PUD development and PUD amendment. This concept plan is to outline the PUD
amendments required for the new plan and ensure Council support before submitting a formal
submittal. The Council was expected to review this item at their April 23rd meeting, but the applicant
has withdrawn the application and will proceed with a formal final plat and final PUD application..
19. Eagle Brook Church Concept Plan at the NW quadrant of Hackamore Road and County Road
101 (city file 20-013). Eagle Brook Church has submitted a concept plan for a new church on this site.
The City Engineer is completing a feasibility study. The Council reviewed the plan at the April 23rd
meeting.
20. *Corcoran Crossroads Administrative Permit and Variances at 7625 County Road 116 (city file
20-014). The new owner of Corcoran Crossroads has applied for variances for expansion of the
existing legal, non-conforming canopy structure and signs. The application for the variances was
reviewed at the July 2nd Planning Commission meeting and the City Council approved the request on
July 23rd.
21. Laura Gibson has requested approval of a Special Home Occupation License at 7105 County
Rd 19 (PID 30-119-23-31-0001) (city file 20-015). The applicant is requesting an Administrative
Permit for a Special Home Occupation License to operate a hair salon business. There will be no
employees and up to 28 clients per week. Staff has reviewed and sent notices of intent to surrounding
property owners. The application has been administratively approved.
22. *Karineimi Addition Preliminary Plat at 6780 Rolling Hills Road and 6855 Willow Drive (PID 33-
119-23-22-0004 and 33-119-23-21-0001) (City file 20-016). The applicant has submitted a preliminary
plat to create four lots from the newly created Lot 1, Block 1, Rolling Hills Acres and the adjacent 40
acres to the east. The 40-acre parcel have four development rights which will be used for the
subdivision. The application was reviewed at a public hearing at the Planning Commission on June 4th
and City Council approved the request on June 25th.
23. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD
Development Plan for “Tavera” at the property at the northwest corner of Hackamore Road and
County Road 116 (PID 35-119-23-44-0001, 35-119-23-11-0001, 35-119-23-12-0002, 35-119-23-41-
0001 and 35-119-23-43-0001) (City File 20-017). The applicant has submitted an application for
development of 549 homes on the 273.57-acre site. The Council reviewed an EAW and Concept plan
for the site earlier this year. The project includes a mix of single-family, villa, twinhome and townhome
units. The phasing plan shows development in 8 phases. The application was reviewed by the Parks
and Trails Commission on May 21st and a public hearing was held at the Planning Commission on
June 4th. City Council approved the request on June 25th.
24. Tabor Request for Metropolitan Agricultural Preserve Initiation of Expiration for 42.09 acres of
land at 19450 Gleason Road (PID 36-119-23-12-0001) (City file 20-018). The landowner is
requesting expiration of the Agricultural Preserve designation effective immediately as allowed under
the 2019 changes to Minnesota Statute. This item was approved at the May 28th Council meeting.
25. *Conditional Use Permit and Variance for the Tom Spanier property located at 10580 Cain Road
(PID 02-119-23-23-004) (city file no. 20-019) (City File 20-019). The applicant has requested
approval of a conditional use permit and variance for an accessory building. This project was reviewed
and approved in 2015 and was never built. The approvals expired after one year on November 23,
2016. The applicant is now ready to move forward with the project and is requesting approval again
with no changes. The application was reviewed at a public hearing at the Planning Commission on
June 4th and City Council approved the request on June 25th.
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26. *Sign Variance for the Marathon/Tom Thumb at 9350 County Road (PID 07-119-23-43-0004) (City
File 20-020). The applicant has submitted a variance application to allow the number of and square
footage of freestanding and wall signage to exceed what is allowed by ordinance. The application is
was reviewed at the Planning Commission on July 2nd and City Council approved the request on July
23rd.
27. *Final PUD Development Plan, Final Plat and Easement Vacation for “Bellwether 5th Addition”
(Outlot A, Bellwether 4th Addition) (city file no. 20-024). Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC has
submitted a request for approval of a Final Plat and Final PUD plan application for “Bellwether 5th
Addition”, a residential development of 46 new single-family homes and one outlot on 18.43 acres of
property. The application includes vacation of the existing drainage and utility easement over the
outlot. The application was reviewed by the Parks and Trails Commission review on June 18th,
Planning Commission on July 2nd and Council approved the request on July 23rd.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: September 17, 2020
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re: Recreation Coordinator Update
______________________________________________________________________
The following is a summary of what Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck has been
overseeing since the last meeting.
• Baseball: Canceled fall baseball due to issues with social distancing, disinfection
protocols, and gathering sizes related to COVID-19.
• Corcoran Country Daze: Attended monthly meetings.
• Emergency Operations Center: Attended multiple meetings/day, submitted
information to FEMA for potential reimbursement, assisted in acquiring gaiters
and face masks for City staff and City officials, maintained records for daily
situation reports from various agencies, ordered pens for elections and City Hall
use, submitted CARES Act certification, updated/amended the City preparedness
plan as necessary, assisted with election equipment ordering, worked with the
Corcoran Lions in an effort to run their fall events, and coordinated a running
correspondence to keep City staff informed on COVID-19 updates.
• Other: Put together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials, attended
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association meetings, continued posting to the
City Facebook and Twitter accounts, re-created field/shelter reservation form,
updated Parks and Recreation related website items, and completed parks
reservations for outside organizations.
• Soccer: Canceled soccer due to issues with social distancing, disinfection
protocols, and gathering sizes related to COVID-19.
Attachments:
None
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: September 17, 2020
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Brad Martens, City Administrator
Re: City Council Report
______________________________________________________________________
The Parks and Trails Commission last met on June 18, 2020. The following is a
recap of some of the items discussed at City Council meetings since that time. A
full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the
website
June 25, 2020 Council Meeting
• Preliminary Plat for Kariniemi Addition
o Approved the preliminary plat as presented
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary
PUD Development Plan for Tavera
o Approved the items with a few minor amendments for the 549 -unit
development at the northwest corner of CR 116 and Hackamore Road
• Hackamore Road Improvement Project Update
o Staff provided an update on the project planning following Medina’s
review; staff will continue towards 75% design
• COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
o Adopted the preparedness plan as presented
• Councilmember Resignation; Declaration of a Vacancy
o Accepted the resignation; declared a Council vacancy
o Thanked Councilmember Dejewski for his service
o Appointed Brian Lother to the City Council effective July 1, 2020 to serve
the remaining term through December 31, 2020
• Pandemic Response Update
o Staff provided an update on the City’s pandemic response
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July 9, 2020 Council Meeting
• Oath of Office – Brian Lother
o Councilmember Lother took the Oath of Office
• Employee Recognition – Jessica Beise, 5 Years
o Council recognized Jessica for her 5 years of service
• Employee Recognition – Pat Meister, 30 Years
o Council recognized Pat for his 30 years of service
• Eagle Scout Project Recognition – Frank Brand
o Council thanked Frank for his project to construct a bench honoring
veteran’s in front of City Hall
• Resolution Honoring Brian Dejewski
o Mayor Thomas read the resolution which Council adopted; Council
thanked Brian for his service
• City Hall Remodel Bids
o Approved the low bid for the City Hall remodel project to Weber, Inc. in
the amount of $396,500; construction is to begin November 9th
• Assessor Proposal Review
o Authorized staff to enter into an agreement with Hennepin County for
assessing services with the City Administrator to negotiate final details of
the agreement. Resolution Recognizing Eagle Scout Project and
Accepting Donation to the City of Corcoran
• Charter Commission Application – Manoj Thomas
o Appointed Manoj Thomas to the Charter Commission; next step is for the
appointment by a judge
• Manufactured Home Park Preservation Pilot Equity Grant Project
o Approved the grant agreement as presented
• Pandemic Response Update
o Council received an update on the pandemic response including potential
uses for funds that will be distributed to the City of Corcoran
July 23, 2020 Council Meeting
• Bellwether 5th Addition
o Approved the Final Plat as presented for the 5th addition which includes
46 single family home lots.
• Public Hearing – Bellwether Easement Vacation
o Held the public hearing; approved the easement vacation as presented
• Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment to Limit Building Size in Residential
Zoning Districts
o Discussed options available to the Council; directed staff to schedule a
work session for additional discussion
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• Due Diligence Commencement Notice – Well and Treatment Site
o Authorized staff to issue the due diligence commencement notice
• Draft 2021 Budget
o Provided direction on the draft budget; staff to bring back the next draft in
August
• Authorization to Seek Donations – City Park Project
o Authorized staff to begin seeking donations as requested
• Pandemic Response Update
o Heard an update from Matt and Brad on the pandemic response; shared
the plan to open City Hall beginning August 3rd
August 13, 2020 Council Meeting
• Liquor License Fee Review
o Approved the reduced fee for the 2020-2021 licensing calendar
• Body Camera Policy Public Hearing and Adoption
o Held the public comment hearing; authorized staff to implement the
policy and purchase equipment as presented
• CARES Act Funding Goals
o Directed staff to develop a fund use plan to support internal operations
• Unreserved Fund Balance Policy
o Reviewed the current policy; Council took no action to change the policy
• Bond Refunding and Call Opportunities
o Directed staff to proceed with the bond refunding and call opportunities
as presented; estimated savings to the City is over $400,000
• 2021 Capital Improvement Plan Purchases
o Approved the purchases as presented
• Code Enforcement Update
o Heard an update on active code enforcement activities
• Pandemic Response Update
o Matt and Brad provided an update to the Council
• Charter Commission Update
o Informed the Council that the Charter Commission will be considering a
ward system for the 2022 election at their upcoming meeting;
• Work session
o Scheduled a work session to discuss residential zoning district
regulations
August 27, 2020 Council Meeting
• Final Plat for Paulsen Farms
o Approved the final plat to allow 20 single family lots near County Road 30
and Bechtold Road
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• Concept Plan – Cook Lake Corcoran
o Reviewed a concept for a proposed development at 19220 County Road
10 with two four-story buildings (one senior condo, one market rate
apartments), a daycare, and memory care facility; Council provided
feedback to the applicant
• Eagle Brook Church
o This item was pulled from the agenda per the request of the applicant
due to the entire Council not being present; to be considered at the
September 24th meeting
• Bond Refunding Series 2020B; Prepayment and Redemption of Bond Series
2014A
o Approved the refunding and prepayment resolutions as presented;
estimated savings to the City is over $400,000
• Short-Term Full-Time Police Officer
o Directed staff to hold an internal process for the position and authorized
the City Administrator to appoint the selected candidate
• Closed Session – Southeast Watermain Easement Acquisition
o Held the closed session; authorized the Mayor and staff to finalize and
execute easement agreements for the Southeast Watermain project as
outlined
• Pandemic Response Update
o Staff provided an update on the ongoing pandemic response
September 10, 2020 Council Meeting
• 2021 Preliminary Levy
o Approved Resolution 2020-68 Adopting Preliminary Proposed Tax Levy
Collectible in 2021 in the amount of $5,054,460
• 2021 Proposed Levies and Taxes Insert
o Authorized staff to submit the insert to Hennepin County and incur the
costs associated with the project
• CARES Act Fund Use Plan
o Authorized staff to utilize CARES Act funds as presented with the
additional item.
• Park Building Roof Repair
o Approved the quote from B&B Sheet Metal & Roofing, Inc. in the amount
of $11,621.
• Pandemic Response Update
o Staff provided an update on the ongoing pandemic response
• 2020 City Council Schedule
o Rescheduled the September 24th work session to October 22nd at 6:00
pm
Attachments:
None
10c.
September 8, 2020
Date
Park
Dedication
Memorial Park
Maintenance
Combined
Fund Balance
415-10100 415-10102
09/16 Beginning Balance 364,189.75 9,097.68 373,287.43
09/16 Millow Electric (3,885.00)
09/16 Interest Earned 0.17 1.15
09/16 3rd Qtr Interest Allocation 40.13
10/16 Interest Earned 0.18
11/16 Garden Gate (210.00)
11/16 Park Place Storage 16-027 55,875.00
11/16 Interest Earned 0.16
12/16 Park Dedication Fees 11,910.00
12/16 Interest Earned 0.28 1.14
12/16 4th Qtr Interest Allocation 405.70
01/17 Interest Earned 0.37
02/17 Interest Earned 0.27
03/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (769.40)
03/17 Lennar - Ravinia 8th Addition 79,400.00
03/17 Interest Earned 0.21 1.12
03/17 1st Qtr Interest Allocation 283.29
04/17 Garden Gate (180.00)
04/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (238.50)
04/17 Interest Earned 0.17
05/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (23.60)
05/17 Interest Earned 0.13
06/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (275.40)
06/17 Interest Earned 0.18 1.14
06/17 2nd Qtr Interest Allocation 120.83
07/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (610.40)
CITY OF CORCORAN
PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT
CASH FUNDS
07/17 Interest Earned 0.21
08/17 Kevin Dale - Press Box Supplies (272.78)
08/17 Kevin Dale - Press Box Supplies (2,799.30)
08/17 MN Twins Community Fund - 2016 Hennepin Co. Grant 15,000.00
08/17 Interest Earned 0.20
09/17 Morris Excavating - 4" Tile Install (6,407.50)
09/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (57.50)
09/17 M/I Homes of Minneapolis Bass Lake Crossing 166,740.00
09/17 Interest Earned 0.18
09/17 Interest Earned 65.41
09/17 Interest Earned 1.14
10/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (445.80)
10/17 George or Jean Gmach 7,940.00
10/17 Interest Earned 0.18
11/17 Interest Earned 0.29
12/17 Town & Country Fence (43,470.00)
12/17 Interest Earned 0.21 1.15
12/17 Interest Allocation 736.88
01/18 Interest Earned 0.15
02/18 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (59.00)
02/18 Interest Earned 0.23
03/18 Bass Lake Crossing South park dedication fees 242,645.00
03/18 Interest Earned 0.29 1.12
03/18 Interest Allocation 84.27
04/18 Interest Earned 0.37
05/18 Transfer to Rockford School Land Fund (423)(250,000.00)
05/18 Interest Earned 0.31
06/18 Interest Earned 0.30 1.15
06/18 Interest Allocation 1,193.74
07/18 Interest Earned 0.36
08/18 Interest Earned 0.34
08/18 Willow1 LLC park dedication fee 3,970.00
08/18 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (1,066.76)
08/18 Menards - Ravinia Park Supplies (17.13)
08/18 Menards - Ravinia Park Supplies (460.97)
09/18 Interest Allocation 393.87
09/18 Interest Earned 0.33 1.14
10/18 Acme Tools #27309 Ravinia Park Supplies (350.00)
10/18 Brock White #27311 Ravinia Park Supplies (140.12)
10/18 Brock White #27311 Ravinia Park Supplies (153.50)
10/18 Brock White #27311 Ravinia Park Supplies (150.66)
10/18 Brock White #27311 Ravinia Park Supplies (386.37)
10/18 Core & Main #27316 Ravinia Park Supplies (840.00)
10/18 Menards - Ravinia Park Supplies (322.00)
10/18 Vonco II, LLC #27352 Ravinia Park Supplies (83.53)
10/18 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (2,171.70)
10/18 Advanced Drainage #27358 Ravina Park Supplies (608.07)
10/18 Cemstone Products #27363 Ravinia Park Supplies (3,998.50)
10/18 Minnesota Equipment #27390 Ravinia Park Supplies (200.00)
10/18 St. Croix Recreation #27398 Ravinia Park Supplies (79,890.00)
10/18 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (458.50)
10/18 Interest Earned 0.33
11/18 Site One Landscape Supply (891.00)
11/18 Interest Earned 0.31
11/18 Whisney - Park Dedication Fee 15,919.70
12/18 The Mulch Factory (8,690.00)
12/18 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (590.50)
12/18 Interest Earned 0.38 1.14
12/18 Interest Allocation 1,097.33
01/19 Interest Earned 0.39
02/19 Interest Earned 0.44
03/19 M/I Homes of Minneapolis Bass Lake Crossing 210,410.00
03/19 Interest Earned 0.55 1.13
03/19 Interest Allocation 1,388.67
04/19 Interest Earned 0.50
05/19 Interest Earned 0.52
06/19 Interest Earned 1.13
06/19 Interest Earned 0.43
06/19 Interest Allocation 3,290.11
07/19 Ravinia 11th Park Dedication Fees 55,580.00
07/19 Willow1 LLC park dedication fee 3,970.00
07/19 Interest Earned 0.46
08/19 Advanced Irrigation (8,750.00)
08/19 St. Croix Recreation (4,700.00)
08/19 Interest Earned 0.47
09/19 Twin City Seed Company (162.50)
09/19 The Mulch Factory (2,172.50)
09/19 Interest Earned 0.34 1.15
09/19 Interest Allocation 4,095.24
10/19 Most Dependable Fountains (4,370.00)
10/19 Deposit 10-10-19CH 3,970.00
10/19 Interest Earned 0.51
11/19 Highland Products Group (Ravinia Wildflower Park Benches)(1,095.00)
11/19 Deposit 11-12-19 714.60
11/19 Interest Earned 0.45
12/19 Interest Earned 0.38 1.15
12/19 Interest Allocation 4,895.77
01/20 Interest Earned 0.50
02/20 Interest Earned 0.37
03/20 Interest Earned 3,581.24 1.14
03/20 Interest Allocation 0.52
04/20 Interest Earned 0.72
05/20 Interest Earned 0.81
06/20 Interest Earned 0.78 1.13
ENDING BALANCE 827,499.27 9,115.90 836,615.17