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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
January 21, 2021 - 7:00 pm
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Election*
4. Agenda Approval
5. Minutes
a. Minutes – September 17, 2020 Meeting*
6. Open Forum
7. Presentations
a. Three Rivers Park District – Diamond Lake Regional Trail*
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
a. Year in Review and 2021 Priorities*
10. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only*
b. Recreation Coordinator Update*
11. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report*
b. Commissioner Term Update*
c. Garden Club Report
d. Park Dedication Fund*
12. Other Business/Announcements
13. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
1/28/2021 2/11/2021 2/25/2021 3/11/2021 3/25/2021 4/8/2021 4/22/2021
Dugan Nybo Hoffmann Christenson Anderson Meister Strehler
14. Adjournment
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MEMO
Meeting Date: January, 21, 2021
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re: Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Election
______________________________________________________________________
Annually the Parks and Trails Commission must elect a Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson from among its appointed members to run its meetings. Both of these
positions are for a term of one year. The 2020 Chairperson was Sharon Meister and the
Vice-Chairperson was Phillip Christenson.
Although the City Code states that the commission shall "elect" a chairperson, it does
not define how that process happens. Staff recommends the Parks and Trails
Commission use the motion, second, and vote process to select both the Chairperson
and Vice-Chairperson.
Attachment:
N/A
CITY OF CORCORAN
Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on September 17, 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 – Christenson, Dugan, Meister,
and Strehler.
Commissioner Hoffmann joined electronically at 7:13 pm.
Also present electronically were Councilmember Anderson and City Administrator Martens.
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck was present at City Hall.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Meister called the meeting to order at 7:09 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 Christenson, seconded by Dugan, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – June 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Strehler, to approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, 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. Bellwether Open Space Park Planning
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck provided a history of the park planning for the open space
park in the Bellwether development. City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the
costs that would likely be incurred by the City. Commissioner Dugan inquired about material costs,
parking, and overall cost incurred by the City versus the developer. Commissioner Hoffmann
requested additional information from staff regarding the type of material that would be used.
Commissioners Strehler, Meister, and Christenson expressed their interest in installing both the
boardwalk and trail at the same time.
Motion: Made by Dugan, seconded by Hoffmann, to recommend Council approve the development
of the trail and the boardwalk for 2021.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. Twins Grant
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Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck updated the Commission on the completion of the Twins
Grant that included installation of the drinking fountain and fence near Meister field.
Commissioner Hoffmann informed staff and the Commission of some hazardous cracks in the tennis
courts at City Park. Staff informed the Commission that they would look into the issue and follow up
with additional information.
8. New Business – None
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only
City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the Rush Creek Reserve final plat
application that would be going to the Planning Commission and City Council in October.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck provided an update on things that she has been working
on such as emergency operations tasks, a FEMA reimbursement submission, and the Parks and
Trails Commission packet materials.
c. Active Living COVID-19 Response Mini-Grant
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commission of a grant that staff applied for
and received that provided funding for the newly installed bulletin board at City Park.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember Anderson provided updates on items that the City Council has been working on
such as the Hackamore Road project, well and water tower planning, 2021 budget planning, and
City Hall remodel.
b. Garden Club Report
Sharon Meister and Tom Anderson informed the Commission on the upcoming project to update the
Memorial Garden.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Councilmember Anderson reminded the Commissioners of how park dedication funds are acquired,
allocated, and used.
11. Other Business/Announcements - None
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
Motion: Made by Dugan, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 pm.
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: January 21, 2021
To:Parks and Trails Commission
From:Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re:Three Rivers Park District - Diamond Lake Regional Trail
Discussion
______________________________________________________________________
Three Rivers Park District has requested to meet with the Parks and Trails Commission
to receive additional feedback during the planning process for the Diamond Lake
Regional Trail. Attached is information provided by Three Rivers Park District.
During a work session on February 20, 2021, Three Rivers Park District came to the
Parks and Trails Commission to acquire feedback on areas of the City that would be
most fitting for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail. At this point in the planning process,
they have a proposed trail plan that they would like the Parks and Trails Commission to
look at and provide feedback on. Following the meetings with Corcoran and surrounding
City’s Parks and Trails Commissions, the preferred route would begin being presented
to Corcoran and surrounding City’s Councils.
Attachments:
1. Three Rivers Park District Presentation
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021CITY OF CORCORANDIAMONDLAKEREGIONALTRAILSEARCHCORRIDORRogersCorcoranMedinaLong LakeOronoWayzataDaytonElmCreek Park ReserveBaker ParkReserveCarver ParkReserveHylandParkReserveLake RebeccaParkReserveCrow-Hassan Park Reserve02.551.25MilesDiamond Lake Regional Trail Search CorridorEffected CommunitiesHennepin County BoundaryCity BoundariesExisting Regional TrailsMaster Planned Regional TrailsOther Regional Trail Search CorridorsPlanning Dept.6/30/20¯Three Rivers Park District is beginning the master planning process for future development of a new north-south regional trail through the western portion of Hennepin County. Identifi ed as the Diamond Lake Regional Trail, it will travel 20 miles through Dayton, Rogers, Corcoran, Medina, Long Lake, Orono and Wayzata. The vision for the trail is a 10-foot-wide paved, multi-use trail that will connect natural areas, other regional trails in the Three Rivers system, and local parks and trails. Trail uses include biking, hiking, dog walking, running, and in-line skating.The map shows multiple potential trail route options for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail. Each segment may have its unique pros and cons. Ultimately, one preferred route will be determined from this collection of trail segments in the map, based on public and stakeholder input. Your comments on these segments will help guide our decision on the fi nal preferred route recommendation.DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL SEARCH CORRIDORPROJECT OVERVIEWDIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021CITY OF CORCORANWE ARE HEREMaster Plan ProcessCity Councils: Project IntroductionParks Commissions: Route Identifi cation and EvaluationCity Councils: Review Potential RoutesPublic EngagementCity Staff : Analysis & Route ReviewParks Commissions: Recommend Preferred RouteCity Councils: Approve Preferred RouteDraft Master Plan/30-Day Comment PeriodCity Councils: Resolution of SupportMetropolitan Council/Three Rivers: Review/ApprovalDecember 2019/January 2020February - March2020April 2020July - November2020December 2020-January 2021January - February 2021February - March2021April - June2021July 2021August - September2021
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021ROUTE ANALYSIS MAP - SOUTHCITY OF CORCORANC-4: Utilizes County right of way and up to 16 private parcels; utilities on west side along CR 116; connects to City HallC-1: Off -road alignment; 10 private parcels crossed; signifi cant wetlands along corridor; connection to Corcoran Community ParkC-10: East/west connection segment; within proposed development would provide good connectionsC-9: Alternative to segment along CR 116; potential future development connections
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021ROUTE ANALYSIS MAP - MIDDLECITY OF CORCORANC-11: East/west connection segment; within proposed development would provide connection to future local trailsC-7: Off -road alignment; up to 22 private parcels crossed; signifi cant wetlands along corridor; potential future development along corridorC-5: Alignment along CR 116 in public right of way; signifi cant wetlands along alignment; up to 9 driveway crossingsC-2: Off -road alignment; 9 private parcels crossed; signifi cant wetlands along corridor; connection to potential future developmentC-12: East/west connection segment; would provide connection to Corcoran City Hall
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021ROUTE ANALYSIS MAP - NORTHCITY OF CORCORANC-2C-5 C-7C-3: Off -road alignment; 10 private parcels crossed; signifi cant wetlands along corridor; high scenic value; potential for wide corridorC-13: East/west connection segment; potential trailhead at church parking lotC-14: East/west connection segment; within proposed developmentC-6: Alignment along CR 116 in public right of way; up to 8 driveway crossings and 3 roadway crossingsC-8: Off -road alignment; 8 larger private parcels crossed; planned future development along corridorC-2: Off -road alignment; 9 private parcels crossed; signifi cant wetlands along corridor; connection to potential future developmentC-5: Alignment along CR 116 in public right of way; signifi cant wetlands along alignment; up to 9 driveway crossingsC-7: Off -road alignment; up to 22 private parcels crossed; signifi cant wetlands along corridor; potential future development along corridor
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021PUBLIC COMMENTS SUMMARY-SOUTHCITY OF CORCORANM-9#PositiveNegativeNeutralPublic Comments Received (updated 12-28-20)##1022000421664130C-1: Very positive comments preferred this route as it off -road, away from busy CR 116, access to natural areas, local and regional parks and close to families. “Can’t wait!”Negative comments thought it would confl ict with the new Lennar development and questioned by it went through farmland.C-10: No comments.C-9: Positive comments liked the trail but wanted to keep it along the east side of the woods, preserving the quiet nature of the woods. Some wanted the trail not paved in support of snowmobile use.Negative comments were concerned about disturbing wildlife, preferred route along 116 where there is an existing trail.C-4: Positive comments preferred this route when it meandered away from busy CR 116, and like that it would connect to current and future housing developments.Negative comments had safety concerns about crossing CR 116 and being too close to 116.M-9: Positive comment wanted this segment to connect to the existing trail at CR 47.Negative comments thought 116 was too busy.
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021PUBLIC COMMENTS SUMMARY-MIDDLECITY OF CORCORAN#PositiveNegativeNeutralPublic Comments Received (updated 12-28-20)##4911318141000000C-2: Positive comments thought this route was more enjoyable, quieter, and safer than being next to 116. Also like the opportunity to be closer to nature.Negative comments were concerned about impacts to farming operations.C-5: Positive comments thought this route had the least impact to private property.Negative comments thought this route was boring, busy, noisy and less safe.C-7: Positive comments liked this route for its proximity to housing, including Maple Grove neighborhoods (no existing trails). Mixed opinions regarding allowing snowmobiles.Many negative comments regarding loss of privacy and safety concerns along BrandywineC-12: No comments.C-11: No comments.
DIAMOND LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN JANUARY 2021PUBLIC COMMENTS SUMMARY- NORTHCITY OF CORCORANC-2C-5 C-7#PositiveNegativeNeutralPublic Comments Received (updated 12-28-20)##341022400000000C-14: No comments.C-3: Positive comments liked this route and a strong preference to avoid CR 116.Negative comments were concerned about impacts to the large wetlands and wildlife, as well as safety concerns next to the golf course.C-6: Negative comments regarding safety concerns along CR 116, preferred either the east or west routes.C-8: Positive comments about the trail being off -road, more relaxed/peaceful, going through the Bellwether development.C-13: No comments.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 21, 2021
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re: 2020 Year in Review and 2021 Priorities
______________________________________________________________________
January 21, 2021 marks the first Parks and Trails Commission meeting of the year.
Staff looked back at the progress the Commission made this past year and opens
discussion to the priorities for 2021. The following are some of the activities completed
in 2020:
• Reviewed Parks and Trails Commission meeting minutes from prior meetings.
• Worked on the City Park Master Plan.
• Received regular Active Planning Applications.
• Received regular Recreation Coordinator updates.
• Received regular City Council updates.
• Received regular Garden Club updates.
• Attended the City Council meetings as liaisons from the Commission.
• Coordinated the annual tree giveaway.
• Reviewed the 2021 fee schedule.
• Reviewed the 2021 Parks and Recreation budget.
• Reviewed City Park master plans.
• Further discussed the priorities and updates for Phase 1 at City Park.
• Discussed funding options for Phase 1 of the City Park remaster.
• Discussed and reviewed options for the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant.
• Received presentations from the Three Rivers Park District regarding the
Diamond Lake Regional Trail.
• Reviewed the preliminary plat for the Tavera development.
• Reviewed the open space and preservation plat for “Paulsen Farms”.
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• Received an update regarding the park dedication fees.
• Reviewed the final plat for Bellwether 5th addition.
• Received an update regarding park rules.
• Continued the Bellwether Open Space Park planning process.
• Received an update on the finished Twins Grant.
• Received an update on the Active Living COVID-19 Response Mini-Grant used
to purchase a bulletin board for City Park.
In 2021, the Parks and Trails Commission have the following priorities:
• Diamond Lake Regional Trail: Continue working with Three Rivers Park District
to determine a trail to recommend to City Council.
• Bellwether Open Space Park: Determine materials, signage, etc. that will be
included in the Open Space Park.
• City Park remaster: Request updated plan, continue to find additional funding for
the project, make a recommendation to City Council on the project, and apply for
the Hennepin County Youth Sports fall 2021 facility grant.
• Park Dedication Fund allocations: Acknowledge upcoming projects, project
upcoming park dedication funds, and begin allocating funds for upcoming
projects.
Attachments:
None
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DATE November 16, 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.Final Plat and Final Planned Unit Development Plan for “Rush Creek Reserve” for the Property
located at 20400 County Road 10 (PID 23-119-23-42-0004) (city file no. 20-030). M/I Homes has
applied for a final plat and final PUD development plan for phase 1 of the 257-unit residential
development. The item was reviewed at the November 5th Planning Commission and is scheduled for
the November 23rd City Council meeting.
2.Final Plat and Final PUD Development Plan for Ravinia 15th (PID 36-119-23-24-0045) (city file 20-
033). Lennar has applied for the final phase of the Ravinia development with this 44 lot plat. The item
was reviewed at the November 5th Planning Commission and is scheduled for the November 23rd City
Council meeting.
3.Final Plat for Karineimi Addition at 6780 Rolling Hills Road and 6855 Willow Drive (PID 33-119-
23-22-0004 and 33-119-23-21-0001) (PID 36-119-23-24-0045) (city file 20-036). The applicant has
requested final plat approval, but has not addressed the preliminary plat conditions regarding the
wetland delineation. The application is currently incomplete, but will be scheduled for City Council
action upon receipt of a complete application.
4.Preliminary Plat for the Property located at 23825 Tessmer Road (PID 07-119-23-22-0001) and
10005 CR 19 (PID 07-119-23-21-0002) (city file no. 20-037). The request is to plat the property to
create three lots and one outlot from the two existing parcels. The plat would create two new
developable lots. The item is was reviewed at the November 5th Planning Commission public hearing
and is scheduled for the November 23rd City Council meeting.
5.Certificate of Compliance for the Orht property located at 20600 County Road 30 (PID 11-119-
23-23-0004) (city file no. 20-038). The request is to allow ground mounted solar on the residential
property. The application is currently incomplete pending a certificate of survey/site plan, but may be
administratively approved if the ordinance standards are met.
6.Rezoning for the property located at 23240 County Road 30 (PID 07-119-23-13-0003) (city file
no. 20-040). The request from T. Scherber Demolition & Excavating is to rezone the property from
Transitional Rural Commercial to Rural Commercial. The applicant would initially use the existing
accessory structure for vehicle storage as allowed by the existing CUP and would transition the home
to office space. Staff is currently reviewing the application for completeness, but this is tentatively
scheduled for the December Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
Agenda Item 10a.
MEMORANDUM 2
7. Minor Subdivision for St. Therese at 8200 County Road 116 (PID 2411923230001) (city file no.
20-041). The applicant is requesting approval of a three parcel subdivision that will create one parcel
for city hall, one parcel for St. Therese to purchase and one parcel to be retained by the City for the
linear park adjacent to County Road 116. The item is scheduled for City Council action on the
November 23rd meeting.
The following projects were recently acted upon and will be closed out:
1. *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 item was discussed at
the October 22nd Council work session and staff was directed to work with the new Council in 2021.
2. *Certificate of Compliance for the Ebert property located at 22080 County Road 10 (PID 16-119-
23-21-0001) (city file no. 20-039). The request is to allow construction of an agricultural building on
the residential property. The application was administratively approved.
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 21, 2021
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: Prepared for online registration, created/updated Preparedness Plan,
opened early registration for residents, opened registration for non-residents, and
answered questions from parents/guardians regarding the 2021 season.
• Corcoran Country Daze: Attended monthly meetings.
• Emergency Operations Center: Attended multiple meetings/day, submitted final
CARES report, maintained inventory of PPE, maintained records for daily
situation reports from various agencies, updated/amended the City’s
preparedness plan as necessary, assisted with vaccine administration, continued
monitoring of MDH/CDC guidance, and coordinated a running correspondence to
keep City staff informed on COVID-19 updates.
• Other: Put together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials, submitted
paperwork to obtain 2021 nursery stock dealer certificate for tree giveaway,
requested funding from the Northwest Area Jaycees for the tree giveaway
certificate, attended Minnesota Recreation and Park Association meetings,
posted to the City Facebook and Twitter accounts, updated Parks and
Recreation related website items, and began packing items to prepare to move
due to the City Hall remodel.
• Ice Rinks: Monitored guidance regarding warming houses, determined capacity
for warming house, began hiring process for Ice Rink Attendants, followed up
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with Ice Rink Attendants upon the decision to keep the warming house closed
this season, and updated the weather line.
• Soccer: Updated registration for 2021 season.
Attachments:
None
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8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Brad Martens, City Administrator
Re: City Council Report
______________________________________________________________________
The Parks and Trails Commission last met on September 17, 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
September 24, 2020 Council Meeting
• Employee Recognition – Michelle Friedrich, 5 Years
o Council and staff thanked Michelle for her service to the City
• Petition for EAW
o Adopted the resolution denying the request for preparation of an EAW
• Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary Plat for Eagle Brook Church
o Denied the Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit
• Nelson International Conditional Use Permit Site Plan and Variance for the
property at 10409 County Road 101
o Approved the items with a few amendments adding conditions for outside
hours of operation and sign lighting
• Job Offer – Planner
o Authorized the Mayor and City Administrator to finalize a job offer for the
position of Planner
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October 8, 2020 Council Meeting
• Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Refunding
Bonds – Series 2020B
o Approved the refunding bonds for the Public Works facility taking
advantage of interest savings. This action will save the City about $25,000
annually and $413,000 over the term.
• MS4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Annual Public Input
Opportunity
o Council held offered a comment opportunity on the program
• Joint City Council and Charter Commission Meeting
o Called a joint meeting of the City Council and Charter Commission on
November 12th at 5:30 pm
• Police Sergeant Promotional Process and Police Officer Hiring Process
o Authorized staff to hold an internal Police Sergeant promotional process
with authority for the Director of Public Safety to select and appoint the
preferred candidate to the position effective January 1, 2021; and, directed
staff to initiate a Police Officer hiring process to establish a candidate list
for the current and upcoming Police Officer vacancies.
• Wetland Delineation Authorization
o Authorized staff to complete wetland delineations and associated survey
work for the Trail Haven Road, Cain Road, and Schutte Road bridge sites
in an amount not to exceed $3,000
October 22, 2020 Council Meeting
• City Hall Remodel Project – Card Reader and Change Order Approvals
o Authorized the City Administrator to approve individual change orders up
to $10,000, not to exceed 10% of the overall construction amount
o Authorized staff to proceed with a card reader proposal from Integrated
Protection Systems
• Authorize Feasibility Study -- Bridge Replacement Project
o Approved the feasibility study proposal for bridge improvements including
soil borings at Trail Haven Road, Cain Road, and Schutte Road in an
amount not to exceed $24,000
• Deferred Special Assessments
o Authorized staff to enter into agreements with the three properties to pay
the deferred assessments over 10 years with interest at 1% above the
City’s most recent borrowing interest rate
• Special City Council meeting
o Called a special City Council meeting for Thursday, October 29th at 4:30
pm to hold a closed session
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November 12, 2020 Council Meeting
• Police Officer Oath – Clayton Decker
o Director of Public Safety Matt Gottschalk issued the oath
• CARES Act Expenditures
o Approved the resolution authorizing CARES Act expenditures as
presented
• Deferred Special Assessments
Authorized the City Administrator to take the following to offer two
agreement options to impacted property owners
• 2021 Benefits Summary
o Approved the 2021 benefits summary as presented and authorized staff to
complete necessary documents for implementation
• Charter Commission resignation – Dorothy Theis
o Accepted the resignation; directed staff to accept applications to fill the
vacancy
o Council shared appreciation for Dorothy Theis for her decades of
involvement with the City
• 2020 Election Canvassing
o Adopted the resolution canvassing the November 3, 2020 municipal
election returns and declaring results
• Certifying Delinquent Fees
o Held the public hearing; approved resolutions certifying delinquent fees to
the Hennepin County Auditor for collection in 2021
• Pandemic Response Update
o Staff provided updates to Council on the continued response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
November 23, 2020 Council Meeting
• Final PUD Development Plan and Final Plat for Rush Creek Reserve
o Approved the items with minor amendments to garages and exterior
materials; the first phase includes 45 single family homes, 6 twinhome
lots, and 29 townhome lots
• Ravinia 15th Addition
o Approved the final addition of the Ravinia development with 44 single
family lots
• Preliminary Plat for Tessmer and Weber Properties
o Approved the preliminary plat to create three lots from two existing lots
• Minor Subdivision for St. Therese at 8200 County Road 116
o Approved the subdivision to divide the City Hall property
• City Hall Remodel
o Authorized expenditures for the 10 items related to the City Hall remodel
project
December 10, 2020 Council Meeting
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• Resolution Honoring Tom Anderson – City Council
o Mayor Thomas read the resolution; Council approved the resolution
honoring Tom and thanked him for his time on the City Council
• Resolution Honoring Dorothy Theis – Charter Commission
o Mayor Thomas read the Resolution; Council approved and thanked
Dorothy for year decades of service to the Corcoran community
• City Hall Remodel Update
o Council heard an update on the furniture purchase and budget projections
• Budget Levy and Hearing – 2021 Property Tax Levy
o Held the public hearing; no individuals spoke
• 2021 Full-time, Part-time, and Seasonal Wage Schedule
o Adopted the resolution approving the wage schedule as presented
• 2021 General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy
o Adopted the resolution approving the budget and levy as presented
• Parks and Trails Commission Appointment – Tom Anderson
o Appointed Tom Anderson to the Parks and Trails Commission to fulfill a
term ending February 29, 2022
• Pandemic Response Update
o Heard an update from staff; directed staff to open the ice rinks for the
2020-2021 season
December 21, 2020 Council Meeting
• Re-zoning to Rural Commercial from Transitional Rural Commercial – 23240
County Road 30
o Approved the rezoning as presented
• Final Plat for Kariniemi Addition
o Approved the final plat for the four-lot development as presented
• Job Offer – Maintenance Worker
o Approved the job offer to Cole Lenneman for the Maintenance Worker
position
• 2021 Fee Schedule
o Approved the fee schedule as presented; requested additional review in
2021
• 2021 Water and Sanitary Sewer Budgets
o Approved the budgets as presented
• 2020 Year in Review
o Reviewed accomplishments from 2020; thanked staff for their hard work
• Resolution Honoring Brian Lother
o Read the resolution; approved the resolution honoring Brian Lother
• Resolution Honoring Mayor Ron Thomas*
o Read the resolution; approved the resolution honoring Mayor Ron Thomas
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January 14, 2020 Council Meeting
• Oath of Office – Tom McKee and Manoj Thomas
o Mayor McKee and Councilmember Thomas were sworn in with the oath of
office
• Easement Vacation for Karinemi Addition (city file 20-036)
o Held the public hearing; approved the easement vacation as presented
• Annual Appointments
o Approved the annual appointments with Councilmember Jon Bottema as
Acting Mayor for 2021
• Commission Liaison Schedule
o Discussed the liaison schedule; selected the following as primary liaisons
for 2021:
Planning Commission – Jeremy Nichols
Parks and Trails Commission – Tom McKee
Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission – Jon Bottema
and Manoj Thomas
• 2021 City Calendar
o Adopted the 2021 Calendar with adjustments to Council meetings in
November and December due to holidays
• Staffing Transition – Construction Services Coordinator
o Approved the transition as presented
• City Council Goal Setting Work Session
o Scheduled goal setting sessions for January 20th and February 3rd
• Sergeant Appointment Update
o Informed the Council of the appointment of Pete Ekenberg as Sergeant
• Pandemic Response Update
o Provided an update on the continued pandemic response
Attachments:
None
11b.
8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340
763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us
MEMO
Meeting Date: January 21, 2021
To: Parks and Trails Commission
From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator
Re: Commissioner Term Update
______________________________________________________________________
The following is the current appointment terms for Parks and Trails Commissioners:
Term ending February 28, 2021
• Val Nybo
• Judy Strehler
Term ending February 28, 2022
• John Dugan
• Thomas Anderson
• Alicia Hoffmann
Term ending February 29, 2023
• Sharon Meister
• Phil Christenson
The City Council will be considering the appointing commissioners at the February 2 5,
2021 City Council meeting.
Attachment:
N/A
11d.
January 11, 2021
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
CITY OF CORCORAN
PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT
CASH FUNDS
07/17 Wenck - Ravinia Park Design (610.40)
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
06/20 Interest Allocation 1,833.01
07/20 Interest Earned 0.77
07/20 Donation - 352.51
08/20 Interest Earned 0.62
09/20 Interest Earned 0.39 1.19
10/20 Interest Earned 0.34
10/20 Grove Nursery (438.80)
ENDING BALANCE 828,895.60 9,469.60 838,365.20