Corcoran public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Special Session
The Corcoran City Council is holding a special session to discuss labor negotiations strategy in closed session. They will also consider a Memorandum of Agreement regarding LELS Health Insurance and Minnesota Paid Leave. The meeting is procedural with no other public action items.
- Closed session for labor negotiations strategy
- Consideration of LELS Health Insurance and MN Paid Leave Memorandum of Agreement
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will hold its regular meeting. Under new business, they will discuss a wayfinding outline and seek policy guidance. Commissioners will also receive updates on planning projects, parks/recreation/trails, and reports from subcommittees including the Garden Club and Park Dedication Fund. No decisions are expected on budget or zoning items.
- Wayfinding outline and policy guidance discussion
- Planning project update
- Parks, recreation, and trails update
- Garden Club report
- Park Dedication Fund report
City Council - Regular Session
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 property tax levy (Truth in Taxation). New business includes guidance for collective bargaining agreement negotiations and a public hearing on amendments to the city charter. The council will also discuss closed-session items including litigation with Hay Holding Co. LLC and the city administrator's annual review. Consent agenda items cover appointments, license renewals, and various infrastructure and park projects.
- Resolution 2025-115: Appointment of vacant city positions
- Waste hauler license renewals considered on consent agenda
- Police Department cadet program funding authorization
- Schlangen Agriculture Preserve item on consent agenda
- Old Settlers Road & Horseshoe Trail geotechnical services proposal
City Council - Regular Session
The council will hear a presentation on a 20-year DNR grant, then consider a consent agenda including a 2026 fee schedule, several street improvement contracts, a conditional use permit, and a preliminary plat. The council will also discuss budget guidance and wayfinding policy.
- 2026 Fee Schedule
- Brandsted Garage Conditional Use Permit
- Schmids Hidden Valley 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat & Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
- Resolution 2025-114 Approving Not to Exceed $2000 Charitable Gambling Contribution to NW Trails Association
- Letter of Support for Hennepin County CSAH 19 and CR 117 Multimodal Safety Improvements
City Council - Regular Session
The City Council will review a space needs assessment and master planning study by BKV Group. The agenda includes several change orders and pay requests related to the Heritage Park Remaster project.
- BKV Group: Space Needs Assessment and Master Planning Study Final Report
- Heritage Park Remaster Change Orders #5, #6, and #3
- Heritage Park Improvements Pay Requests #3 and #4
- Resolution 2025-104 appointing Karen Heiden as Acting City Clerk
- Resolution 2025-109 transferring funds from Water and Sewer to Fund 312
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on the proposed 2026 budgets for the Administration Department, Public Works Operations and Parks, and Public Works Sewer and Water. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Administration Department 2026 Budget Briefing
- Public Works Operations and Parks 2026 Budget Briefing
- Public Works Sewer and Water 2026 Budget Briefing
Planning Commission
The Corcoran Planning Commission will consider several development proposals, including a preliminary plat for Schmids Hidden Valley 3rd Addition and a related subdivision ordinance amendment, as well as site plans, conditional use permits, and a variance for businesses like All-Seasons American Service Animals and Phil's Quality Automotive. Public comment is open during the forum. The commission will also approve minutes and receive reports.
- All-Seasons American Service Animals — Site Plan, Interim Use Permit, and Conditional Use Permit
- Phil's Quality Automotive — Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance
- Schmids Hidden Valley 3rd Addition — Preliminary Plat & Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
- Brandsted Garage — Conditional Use Permit
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on the proposed 2026 budgets for the Community Development Department and Public Safety. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information gathering.
- Community Development Department 2026 Budget Briefing
- Public Safety 2026 Budget Briefing
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider appointing Nalisha Williams as Acting City Administrator via Resolution 2025-99 and adopt the Long Term Financial Plan, presented earlier in the meeting. The consent agenda includes a variance for a second sign at St. John's Lutheran School, a PUD amendment for Cook Lake Highlands, and contracts for dust control, recycling, and public improvements. The council will also take up planning items for M&J Creekside Vineyard and High Point Gardens site plan and IUP. Public comment is open during the forum.
- Resolution 2025-99 appointing Nalisha Williams as Acting City Administrator
- Long Term Financial Plan presentation and adoption (item 4a and 6d)
- Request for variance to allow a second sign at St. John's Lutheran School, 9141 County Road 101
- Planned Unit Development amendment for Cook Lake Highlands (city file 25-039)
- Contract awards: Dust Control 2026-2027, Recycling with Republic Services, and change orders for Water Treatment Plant (Change Order 13) and CR 116 & Hunters Ridge Turn Lane Improvements (Change Order 1)
Parks and Trails Commission
The commission will review a PUD amendment for a shade structure in Ravinia 9th Addition. The meeting also includes updates on planning projects, parks, recreation, and trails.
- PUD Amendment for Shade Structure in "Ravinia 9th Addition" (City file 17-042)
- Planning Project Update
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
- Garden Club Report
- Park Dedication Fund Report
Charter Commission
The Corcoran Charter Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the city charter, updates to commissioner terms, and an annual report to the district court judge. The commission will also set a date for its 2026 annual meeting. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an open forum for public comment.
- Corcoran Charter Amendments
- Commissioner Term Update
- Annual Report to District Court Judge
- Charter Commission 2026 Annual Meeting Date
- Approval of October 15, 2025 minutes
City Council - Regular Session
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a planned unit development amendment for the Ravinia 9th Addition (City File 17-042). The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial claims, grant acceptance, and pay requests for Heritage Park and Chisholm Trail improvements. Separate public hearings will certify delinquent recycling, water/sewer, and escrow fees to Hennepin County.
- Ravinia 9th Addition PUD Amendment (City File 17-042)
- Public Hearing - Certification of Delinquent Recycling Fees to Hennepin County
- Public Hearing - Certification of Delinquent Water and Sewer Utility Fees to Hennepin County
- Public Hearing - Certification of Delinquent Escrow Account Balances to Hennepin County
- Consent agenda includes Toward Zero Death Grant 2025-2026 and pay requests for Heritage Park Improvements (Building Pay Request #2) and Chisholm Trail Improvements (Pay Request 1)
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a Facility Needs Assessment Study. No formal action is expected; the session is limited to this single discussion item. The agenda contains only procedural items besides this discussion.
- Facility Needs Assessment Study discussion
Planning Commission
The Corcoran Planning Commission will hear three new business items: a site plan and interim use permit for High Point Gardens (City File 25-033), an amendment to the Rush Creek Golf Course conditional use permit and site plan, and a variance request for a second sign at St. John's Lutheran School. The commission will also approve minutes from September 4 and take public comment during the open forum.
- High Point Gardens site plan and interim use permit (City File 25-033)
- Rush Creek Golf Course CUP & site plan amendment
- Variance to allow a second sign at St. John's Lutheran School, 9141 County Road 101 (City File 25-031)
- Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
- Open forum for public comment
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including multiple public works contracts and pay requests. A public hearing is scheduled for the preliminary proposed property tax levy collectible in 2026. The council will also discuss an outdoor recreation grant, an easement vacation, and appoint an acting city administrator.
- Preliminary Proposed Tax Levy Collectible in 2026 – public hearing
- Resolution 2025-94 Appointing Acting City Administrator
- Amberly Trail Easement Vacation
- Stieg Road Improvements – Change Order 4 and Pay Request 12
- County Road 116 Cropland Update – Hennepin County Cost Share Agreement Amendment
Parks and Trails Commission
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission will consider a policy on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) under new business. The meeting also includes updates on park planning, recreation and trails, and reports from the Garden Club and on the Park Dedication Fund. Public comment is open during the Open Forum.
- Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Policy discussion
- Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
- Planning Project Update
- Garden Club Report
- Park Dedication Fund report
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial claims, a park naming/renaming policy, an amendment to the Diamond Lake Regional Trail Cooperative Agreement, and multiple pay requests and change orders for the Heritage Park, water treatment plant, and water tower projects. New business includes a charitable gambling fund request from Burschville School. The meeting also includes a public comment period and staff reports.
- Park Naming/Renaming Policy (consent agenda item c)
- Diamond Lake Regional Trail Cooperative Agreement - Amendment #1 (consent agenda item d)
- Heritage (City) Park Improvements - Building Pay Request #1 and Sitework Change Order #3 (consent agenda items e, f)
- Water Treatment Plant - Pay Request 28 (consent agenda item g)
- Water Tower - Change Order 4 and Pay Request 27 (consent agenda items h, i)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public comment period and then consider a site plan, interim use permit, and zoning ordinance amendment for M&J Creekside Vineyard. The commission may vote to recommend approval to the City Council. Also on the agenda are approval of prior meeting minutes and updates from the city council liaison.
- M&J Creekside Vineyard Site Plan, Interim Use Permit, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment – new business item
- Open Forum – public comment opportunity at start of meeting
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- City Council report from liaison Vehrenkamp
- Planning project update
City Council - Regular Session
The council will approve a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, a resolution for Night to Unite, a building change order for Heritage Park, a Domino's mural selection, a watermain pay request, and a watermain extension award bid. They will also consider recycling proposals and award bid under unfinished business. A presentation from State Representative Kristin Robbins is scheduled.
- Resolution 2025-85 recognizing the 2025 Night to Unite Events and Donations
- Heritage Park Revitalization Building Change Order #1
- Domino's Mural Selection
- NE Corcoran Trunk Infrastructure Pay Request #7
- Horseshoe Trail Watermain Extension Award Bid
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-only item.
- Preliminary Budget Discussion
City Council - Regular Session
The regular session includes a public hearing on assessments for the Chisholm Trail Improvements project, along with consent agenda items appointing acting public safety and public works positions, approving pay requests, change orders, and a bid award for Chisholm Trail Street Improvements. Council will also discuss a lot line adjustment and drainage easement vacation for Upward Acres, a mural proposal from Domino's, and a tuition reimbursement policy.
- Assessment hearing for Chisholm Trail Improvements Project
- Bid award for Chisholm Trail Street Improvements
- Resolution 2025-84 appointing Deputy Director Ryan Burns as Acting Director of Public Safety
- Upward Acres Lot Line Adjustment and Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation
- Heritage (City) Park Improvements Change Order #1 and Pay Request #1
City Council - Work Session
This is a work session agenda with a single scheduled item: an Economic Development Discussion. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is purely deliberative.
- Economic Development Discussion (no details provided)
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider a consent agenda including appointments, handbook amendments, paid leave administration, a new city website vendor, a park plan amendment, watermain extension plans and bid authorization, a public hearing for Chisholm Trail improvements, and a geotechnical quote for park improvements. The Council will also hold a public hearing on the Heather Meadows 3rd Addition Open Space & Preservation final plat, vote on a contract for a space needs analysis, and discuss goals and priorities for the 2026 budget.
- Resolution 2025-75 appointing a watershed commissioner
- Horseshoe/Trail watermain extension – approve plans/specs and authorize bids
- Heather Meadows 3rd Addition Open Space & Preservation final plat
- Contract award for space needs analysis
- 2026 budget goals and priorities discussion
City Council - Work Session
This is a scheduled work session where the Corcoran City Council will discuss fire service operations based on a staff report. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Fire Service Work Session - discussion of staff report
City Council - Regular Session
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a Planned Unit Development amendment for Cook Lake Highlands, several construction pay requests (Water Treatment Plant, Water Tower, Stieg Road Improvements), a temporary liquor license for Corcoran Country Daze, and appointment of a vacant position. New business items include a 2024 audit update, a Public Works On-Call Policy, and a Watershed Commission appointment. No other major decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond these routine items.
- Planned Unit Development Amendment for Cook Lake Highlands
- Pay Request 26 for Water Treatment Plant and Water Tower projects
- Pay Request 10 for Stieg Road Improvements
- Temporary Liquor License for Corcoran Country Daze (August 15-16, 2025)
- Resolution 2025-73: Appointment of Vacant Position
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a regular session with a public comment period, then consider a consent agenda covering multiple items including appointments, a recycling RFP, police cadet funding, a park bid, subdivisions, road improvements, and a water treatment plant change order. A separate planning item proposes amending the agribusiness zoning ordinance. New business includes soliciting proposals for a space needs analysis and discussing a park renaming.
- Agribusiness Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Planning item)
- Camp Solberg Minor Subdivision
- Arens Norling OS&P Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance
- Chisholm Trail Improvements - Resolution 2025-70 Approving Plans/Specs; Authorize Bids
- City Park Bid Award
City Council - Regular Session
The council will consider the Corcoran Crossroads Liquor Store concept plan, the Larkin Road Subdivision Planned Unit Development, and a final plat revision for Heather Meadows. They will also review bid results for the city park project and discuss road improvements on Horseshoe Trail.
- Corcoran Crossroads Liquor Store Concept Plan (Item 7a)
- Larkin Road Subdivision Planned Unit Development Concept Plan (Item 7b)
- Heather Meadows 3rd Addition OS&P Final Plat Revision (Item 7c)
- City Park Bid Results (Item 8a)
- Horseshoe Trail Street Improvements (Item 9b)
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan and conditional use permit for the New Mahavan Temple, as well as a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Chastek Family Farm. The consent agenda includes multiple license renewals, development approvals, and waiver requests. A public comment period (Open Forum) is also scheduled.
- New Mahavan Temple Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit (City File 25-009)
- Chastek Family Farm Rezoning and Preliminary Plat (City File 25-001)
- 2025-2026 Liquor and Tobacco License Renewals
- Heather Meadows 3rd Addition Development Contract Assignment
- Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Final Plat and Final PUD Plan (City File 25-010)
City Council - Work Session
This is a City Council work session focused on a single discussion item: fire service planning. No votes are scheduled; the council will review options and receive information.
- Discussion of fire service planning
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider a range of consent agenda items, including approvals for minutes, financial claims, software, grants, and hiring authorizations. In Unfinished Business, the council will conduct an improvement hearing and vote on authorizing the plans and specifications for the Chisholm Trail Improvements. Additional discussion items include a Domino's mural survey, a Kwik Trip file (City File 23-006), and staff reports on property tax cost‑shift concerns.
- Chisholm Trail Improvements – improvement hearing and authorization of plans and specifications
- Kwik Trip (City File 23-006)
- UMN AED Project LUCAS Grant
- Water Treatment Plant – Pay Request 24
- Public Works – Authorization to Hire
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will consider a concept plan for the 'Springs at Corcoran' development and discuss the Kwik Trip project. The consent agenda includes approval of a commercial kennel zoning amendment, Camp Solberg item, and several road improvement bids. A planning commission appointment is also on the agenda.
- Continental Concept Plan 'Springs at Corcoran' (City File 25-008)
- Kwik Trip (City File No. 23-006)
- Amendment to 2025 Fee Schedule
- County Road 116 and Hunter's Ridge Turn Lane Improvements bid award
- Commercial Kennel Zoning Ordinance Amendment (City File 25-005)
City Council - Work Session
This is a work session with only one scheduled item: a discussion of the Balanced Decision Process. No votes or formal decisions are expected. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of Balanced Decision Process
City Council - Regular Session
The Corcoran City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a draft ordinance to regulate peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants. The consent agenda includes a feasibility study and improvement hearing for Chisholm Trail Street, a temporary liquor license for the Hennepin County Fair, and several capital project pay requests. Presentations cover a 35-year service award, a Three Rivers Park District update, and an investment strategy from 4M/PMA.
- Draft Ordinance No. 2025-545 Regulating Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants (Unfinished Business)
- Chisholm Trail Street Improvements – Accept Feasibility Study & Order Improvement Hearing
- Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Application for Hennepin County Fair
- Presentation on 4M/PMA Investment Strategy by Corey Boyer
- Water Treatment Plant – Change Order #10 and Pay Request #23