Corcoran, Minnesota
Recent meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider unfinished business on the Springs at Corcoran preliminary plat, rezoning, and preliminary planned unit development (PUD). New business includes a site plan and variance for the Lost Loon project. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and a planning project update.
- Springs at Corcoran Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and Preliminary PUD (unfinished business)
- Lost Loon Site Plan and Variance (new business)
- Public comment opportunity during Open Forum
City Council - Work Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a work session to discuss budget goals and priorities for the 2027 fiscal year. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Discussion of 2027 Budget Goals and Priorities
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council holds a regular session with a consent agenda covering minutes, financial claims, audit statements, police vehicle use policy, wayfinding policy, and a letter of support for multimodal safety improvements. New business includes a request for a rental capacity exemption at 20020 62nd Place and recommendations for charter and parks/trails commissioners. Unfinished business involves an update on the Civic Campus project.
- Request for rental capacity exemption at 20020 62nd Place
- Wayfinding Policy and Sign Designs adoption
- Police Department Vehicle Use Policy approval
- Letter of support for Hennepin County CSAH 19 and CR 30 Multimodal Safety Improvements
- 2025 Audit Financial Statements and update
City Council - Regular Session
The council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the 2026 fee schedule. It will also discuss a sketch plan for Oswald Business Park at 19510 County Road 30 and continue discussions on the Civic Campus project. Closed sessions are planned for attorney-client privilege regarding open litigation and for labor negotiation strategy with the non-sworn police union. The consent agenda includes appointments, a CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant, and acceptance of public improvements for Ravinia 13th Addition.
- Public hearing on amendment to 2026 fee schedule
- Sketch plan for Oswald Business Park at 19510 County Road 30
- CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant
- 2026 ALPR audit and waiver requests for amplified sound (Hamel Rodeo, Corcoran Country Daze)
- Heritage Park Improvements: Pay Request 8 and Change Order #18
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will discuss wayfinding policy and signage concepts as unfinished business. The meeting also includes updates on planning projects, parks/recreation/trails, and reports from the Garden Club and Park Dedication Fund. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.
- Wayfinding Policy and Signage Concepts discussion (Unfinished Business)
- Planning Project Update
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
- Garden Club Report
- Park Dedication Fund Report
City Council - Special Work Session
This is a special work session focused on facility tours and discussion, not decision-making. The council will tour Chanhassen and New Hope city halls in the morning, then hold a discussion on campus tours back at Corcoran City Hall in the afternoon. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Tour of Chanhassen City Hall from 8:00am to 10:00am
- Tour of New Hope City Hall from 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Campus Tours Discussion at City Hall from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026, with a legislative update from State Representative Kristin Robbins and a consent agenda covering over a dozen items including an AI policy, police benefits, development contracts, and street maintenance. New business includes a discussion on squad and body cameras and approval of a professional services agreement for a public works organizational review.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on consent agenda
- St. Therese Phase 2 Development Contract on consent agenda
- Squad and Body Cameras Discussion as new business
- Approval of Temporary Liquor License for St. Thomas the Apostle Church
- Highway 55 Turn Lane Improvements - Construction Material Testing Quote
Planning Commission
The Corcoran Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat, rezoning, and preliminary planned unit development (PUD) for the Springs at Corcoran development. Commissioners will also participate in a session on the city's economic development strategy and receive a planning project update.
- Springs at Corcoran Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, Preliminary PUD
- Corcoran Economic Development Strategy – Planning Commission Session
- Planning Project Update
- Approval of May 7, 2026 minutes
City Council - Special Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a special session to discuss several personnel and policy items. Topics include longevity pay for employees, amendments to the Section 2 Handbook, benefits for non-union police officers, the city administrator review process, and the Hennepin County property assessments process. These discussions may influence employee compensation, department operations, and local property tax procedures.
- Longevity Pay
- Section 2 Handbook Amendments
- Benefits - Non-Union Police Officers
- City Administrator Review Process
- Hennepin County Property Assessments Process
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hear presentations on community survey results and online access to city records. The consent agenda includes approving a bid award for Old Settlers, Horseshoe, and Trail Street improvements, accepting public improvements for Ravinia additions, and approving a temporary liquor license for Hamel Rodeo. Under planning, the council will consider the Kariniemi Orchards preliminary plat. New business includes a request for exemption from rental license capacity by Vennapusa.
- Old Settlers, Horseshoe, & Trail Street Improvements - Bid Award
- Kariniemi Orchards Preliminary Plat
- Request for Exemption from Rental License Capacity - Vennapusa
- Approval of Temporary Liquor License - Hamel Rodeo
- 2026 Election Absentee Voting Period
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will review the Springs at Corcoran preliminary plat/PUD and consider Phase Two of the Linear Park Plan at 19800 79th Place. They will also discuss park prioritization and planning as unfinished business. The meeting includes public comment and updates on parks, recreation, and trails.
- Springs at Corcoran - Preliminary Plat/PUD
- Linear Park Plan - "St. Therese of Corcoran" Phase Two at 19800 79th Place (city file 25-043)
- Park Prioritization and Planning (unfinished business)
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
- Park Dedication Fund Report
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple Heritage Park remaster change orders, 2026-2027 liquor and tobacco license renewals, a police department capital improvement plan authorization, and appointment of an acting city administrator. The council will also hold a workshop on the Corcoran economic development strategy and discuss the Open Meeting Law.
- Heritage Park Remaster Change Order #15 and #16
- 2026-2027 Liquor License Renewals
- Police Department CIP Update and Authorization
- Hackamore Road Improvements Project Closeout
- Corcoran Economic Development Strategy Council Workshop
City Council - Work Session
This is a work session of the Corcoran City Council. The sole scheduled item is a presentation from the Public Works Department in recognition of National Public Works Week. No votes or decisions are anticipated.
- National Public Works Week - Department Overview Presentation
Planning Commission
The Corcoran Planning Commission will consider a site plan for the Vogt property as new business. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, appointment of a vice-chair, and a public comment period. A planning project update will be provided.
- Vogt Site Plan review
- Appointment of vice-chair
- Approval of April 2, 2026 minutes
- Planning project update
- Public comment opportunity
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a regular session to discuss and vote on a consent agenda containing multiple items, including an ordinance amendment, a final plat for a new business park development, a bond for capital improvements, and various permits and grants. The consent agenda also includes financial claims, minutes, and a sound waiver for a local event. No items are listed under planning, unfinished, or new business, indicating the focus is on consent items.
- Ordinance 2026-560 amending the City Code
- Final plat for Brockton Lane Business Park 2nd Addition (PID 01-119-23-14-0004 and 01-119-23-11-0002)
- 2025A Bond for 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan - Public Works Amendments
- Waiver request for amplified sound on July 9-11, 2026 at 20037 County Road 10
- Site plan amendment and variances for landscaping at Red Barn Pet Retreat (City File 24-007)
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will meet on April 16, 2026. The agenda includes electing a chair and vice-chair (unfinished business) and considering a Hennepin County Youth Activity Grant Application (new business). The commission will also receive updates on planning projects and parks, recreation, and trails.
- Chair and Vice-Chair elections
- Hennepin County Youth Activity Grant Application
- Planning Project Update
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
- Park Dedication Fund Report
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider approving a professional services contract for the Civic Campus project under Resolution 2026-31. The consent agenda includes several action items, such as authorizing bids for street improvements on Old Settlers, Horseshoe, and Trail Streets, approving a police officer hiring authorization, and accepting a CenterPoint easement at Heritage Park. The council will also discuss Heritage Park improvement pay request #8 and amendments to personnel policies on recruitment and retention.
- Resolution 2026-31 authorizing engagement of a professional services contract for the Civic Campus
- Old Settlers, Horseshoe, & Trail Street Improvements – approve plans/specs and authorize bids
- Police Officer Hiring Authorization
- CenterPoint Easement at Heritage Park
- Heritage Park Improvements – Pay Request #8 (Building)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for Kariniemi Orchards, as well as conditional use permits for garages and an accessory dwelling unit, and a site plan amendment for Red Barn Pet Retreat. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Site Plan Amendment and Variances for Landscaping at Red Barn Pet Retreat (File 24-007)
- Ulfers Garage CUP
- Wiseman Garage CUP
- Lindberg ADU CUP
- Kariniemi Orchards Preliminary Plat
City Council - Regular Session
The City Council will review a community survey and various consent agenda items including liquor licenses and water tower payments. The meeting also includes discussions on yard waste survey results and potential planning commissioner appointments.
- Resolution 2026-25: Appointment of Program Coordinator Amelia Zdechlik
- Resolution 2026-23: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License
- Water Tower: Pay Request 28 & FINAL
- Heritage Park Remaster: Change Order #13
- Lost Loon Concept Plan presentation
Parks and Trails Commission
The Parks and Trails Commission will consider a preliminary plat for Kariniemi Orchards and continue pre-work on the Parks and Trails Plan. They will also elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, receive updates on planning projects and parks/recreation/trails, and hear public comments during open forum.
- Kariniemi Orchards Preliminary Plat (new business)
- Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Election (unfinished business)
- Parks and Trails Plan Pre-Work (unfinished business)
- Commissioner Training (new business)
- Park Dedication Fund report (subcommittee)
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) and discuss potential adjustments to sewer and water base rates. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial claims, a temporary liquor license, acceptance of a historic park map donation, wayfinding plan and site survey proposals, a police property assessment, and pay requests for Heritage Park improvements and street/utility work.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with LELS (Unfinished Business)
- Utility Billing - Sewer and Water Base Rate Policy Discussion (New Business)
- Resolution 2026-21: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License (Consent)
- Resolution 2026-13: Accepting Donation of Historic Park Map for Heritage Park (Consent)
- Heritage Park Improvements - Pay Request #7 (Building) (Consent)
City Council - Work Session
This work session agenda includes a presentation from Three Rivers Park District on the Weaver Lake Regional Trail and a discussion of the Wayfinding & Parks and Trails Plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Three Rivers Park District - Weaver Lake Regional Trail Presentation
- Wayfinding & Parks and Trails Plan discussion
City Council - Regular Session
At this regular session, the City Council will address a site plan for Phase Two of the St. Therese development at 19800 79th Place, and also consider approving plans and authorizing bids for County Road 101 and 107th Place turn lane improvements. The consent agenda includes approvals of minutes, financial claims, a CIP reimbursement resolution, park commission appointments, a variance, a SWAT joint powers agreement, authorization for a fire services study update, and acceptance of a police body-worn camera grant.
- Site plan for 'St. Therese of Corcoran' Phase Two at 19800 79th Place
- County Road 101 & 107th Place turn lane improvements – approve plans/specs and authorize bids
- Resolution 2026-18: 2026A CIP Reimbursement Resolution
- Police Department SWAT Joint Powers Agreement
- Resolution 2026-19: Authorize staff to plan for updated Fire Services Study
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will convene for a regular meeting, primarily receiving an update on Heritage Park. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and reports on planning projects and parks, recreation, and trails. No major decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Heritage Park Update presentation
- Approval of December 18, 2025 and January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Planning Project Update
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
- Garden Club Report
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hear presentations recognizing services, then consider consent agenda items including resolutions, a fee schedule amendment, and Heritage Park project pay requests and change orders. Under new business, the council will discuss a 2026 state bonding request, an update on water supply planning bond funding, and police personnel matters.
- Resolution 2026-15 appointing vacant city position
- Amendment to 2026 fee schedule
- Heritage Park Improvements pay request #6 and change orders #10-12
- 2026 state bonding request discussion
- Police personnel discussion
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session focused on a visioning workshop for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is dedicated to discussion and planning.
- Economic Development Strategic Plan Visioning Workshop
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a phase two site plan for St. Therese of Corcoran at 19800 79th Place. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a variance for M&J Creekside Vineyard.
- Site Plan for 'St. Therese of Corcoran' Phase Two at 19800 79th Place
- M&J Creekside Vineyard Variance
City Council - Regular Session
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Springs at Corcoran concept plan (City File 25-008) and then enter a closed session to discuss a memorandum of agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services. The consent agenda includes approvals of minutes, claims, a vacant position appointment, a police training grant, and a site plan/CUP/variance request for Phil's Quality Automotive at 7590 Commerce Street.
- Springs at Corcoran Concept Plan (City File 25-008) – public hearing and planning discussion
- Closed session on Memorandum of Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS)
- Phil's Quality Automotive – request for site plan, conditional use permit amendment, and variances for drive aisle width, parking setback, and exterior storage at 7590 Commerce Street
- NE Water Supply Test Well 3 – bid award
- Heritage Park Improvements – Pay Request #5 (Building)
City Council - Work Session
This is a work session with one scheduled item: discussion of the 2026 Core Strategies-Objectives-Goals-Measurables. The meeting is primarily focused on planning and goal-setting, with no votes or public hearings listed.
- Discussion of 2026 Core Strategies-Objectives-Goals-Measurables
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will review a draft Wayfinding Policy for parks and trails signage, discuss the 2025 annual report and set 2026 priorities, and hold a timeline discussion for Linear Park. The meeting includes public comment and updates on planning projects and parks/recreation.
- Draft Wayfinding Policy (discussion)
- Draft 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Priorities
- Linear Park timeline discussion
- Planning Project Update
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
City Council - Regular Session
The council will hold a public hearing on vacating an easement in Woodland Hills (File 25-042) and then decide on a consent agenda that includes 2026 appointments, an acting city administrator, an Xcel Energy franchise ordinance, several pay requests, and a recycling grant.
- Public hearing on Woodland Hills Easement Vacation (City File No. 25-042)
- Resolution 2026-05 appointing Acting City Administrator for 2026
- Northern States Power (Xcel Energy) Electric Franchise Ordinance
- Heritage Park Improvements – Pay Request 4 (Building)
- Appoint Acting Mayor for 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a variance, site plan, and conditional use permit amendment for Phil's Quality Automotive. The commission will also review its 2025 annual report and set priorities for 2026. Other items include approval of minutes and reports from the city council liaison and planning project updates.
- Phil's Quality Automotive Variance, Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit Amendment
- 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Priority Setting
- City Council Report from Liaison Vehrenkamp
- Planning Project Update
- Open Forum for Public Comment