Cokato, Minnesota
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Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20255 housing units ($1.8M)
Recent meetings
Mon Jun 8, 2026
6-8-26 Council
City Council will consider a Verizon lease contract for the North Water Tower
The Cokato City Council meeting will review several consent agenda items, including a resolution to hire DJ Brown as Deputy City Clerk and a donation from the Fire Relief Association. The council will also discuss the Verizon lease contract on the North Water Tower, property insurance and workers compensation approvals, and the timeline for the 2027 budget. Additional reports will cover the Emerald Ash Borer, public works, parks, and financial claims.
- Resolution 2026-13: hiring DJ Brown as Deputy City Clerk
- Resolution 2026-14: donation from Fire Relief Association
- Verizon lease contract on North Water Tower
- Property Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance approval
- 2027 Budget Timeline presentation
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8, 2026
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Forum- Appearances
4. Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Minutes from May 11, 2026 and May 27, 2026
b. Sheriffs Report Monthly Report
c. Resolution 2026-13 Resolution hiring DJ Brown as Deputy City Clerk
d. Resolution 2026-14 Donation from Fire Relief Association
5. Mayors Report
a. Property Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance Approval
6. Public Works/Parks
7. City Administrator’s Report
a. Emerald Ash Borer Update
b. Verizon Lease Contract on North Water Tower
c. Property of the Month Possible Award
d. 2027 Budget Timeline
8. Financial Reports
a. Approval of Claims
b. Cash and Budget Reports
9. Reports & Information
Next Council meeting July 13, 2026
10. Adjournment
Wed May 27, 2026
5-26-26 Special Council Meeting
Council will discuss the Dean Osland Property Development proposal.
The council will hear the 2025 Sheriffs Annual Report. It will review a utility study for the area west of Cokato. The meeting will also cover the timing for a new city fire truck and discuss the Dean Osland Property Development.
- 2025 Sheriffs Annual Report
- Utility Study west of Cokato
- New City Fire Truck Timing
- Dean Osland Property Development
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 27, 2026
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. City Administrator’s Report
a. 2025 Sheriffs Annual Report
b. Utility Study west of Cokato
c. New City Fire Truck Timing
d. Dean Osland Property Development
4. Adjournment
Mon Apr 13, 2026
4-13-26 Council
Council considers Holt Truck and Car Wash conditional use permit
The city council will discuss a conditional use permit application for the Holt Truck and Car Wash. They will also review a city code amendment concerning signs. Public works will present bids for school watermain projects and for street mill, overlay, and sealcoating work. Additional items include repairs to Well #5 and a pool study for a possible Phase 2.
- Conditional Use Permit – Holt Truck and Car Wash
- City Code Amendment – Signs
- School Watermain Bids Projects
- 2026 Street – Mill, Overlay, and Sealcoating Projects Bids
- Well #5 Repairs
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 13, 2026
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Forum- Appearances
4. Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Minutes from March 9, and March 30, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Sheriffs Report Monthly Report
5. Mayors Report
a. Planning Commission Item – Conditional Use Permit - Holt Truck and Car Wash
b. City Code Amendment – Signs
c. Dean Osland Appearance
6. Public Works/Parks
a. School Watermain Bids Projects
b. 2026 Street Conditions
c. 2026 Street - Mill and Overlay and Sealcoating Projects Bids
d. Well #5 Repairs
7. City Administrator’s Report
a. Pool Manager and part time Public Works Workers
b. Pool Study – Possible Phase 2
8. Financial Reports
a. Approval of Claims
b. Cash and Budget Reports
9. Reports & Information
a. May 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Citywide Cleanup – Public Works Garage
10. Adjournment
Mon Mar 30, 2026
3-30-26 Special Meeting
City Council to approve watermain project easement and bid award
The Cokato City Council will meet to approve an easement for a watermain project to D.C. High School and consider a possible bid award for the construction work.
- Approval of Watermain to DC High School Easement
- Possible Bid Award for Watermain Project
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AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 30, 2026
5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Watermain to DC High School Easement Approval
4. Possible Bid Award for Watermain Project
5. Adjournment
Mon Mar 9, 2026
3-9-26 Council
Cokato City Council increases election judge pay
The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects and city administration updates. The body is deciding on pay increases for election judges and accepting a resignation from the Cokato Ambulance Service.
- Resolution 2026-05: Increasing election judge pay to $20.00 per hour and head judges to $25.00 per hour
- Resolution 2026-06: Resignation of Carl Harju from Cokato Ambulance
- Review of school watermain bids
- Street project updates for Prairie Avenue, 6th Street, and Borg Road
- Discussion of city lot purchase at 410 Trailstone
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 9, 2026
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Forum- Appearances
a. Dassel Cokato Schools Community Education Report (to be distributed)
4. Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Minutes from February 10, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Sheriffs Report Monthly Report
c. Resolution 2026-05 Election Judge Pay
d. Resolution 2026-06 Resignation of Carl Harju from Cokato Ambulance
5. Mayors Report
a. Small Cities Development Grant Application Presentation
6. Public Works/Parks
a. School Watermain Bids
b. 2026 Street Project Update Mill and Overlay Projects (Prairie Avenue/6 th Street - north of 7 th
Street and Borg Road)
7. City Administrator’s Report
a. Advertising for Summer Pool Workers and part time Public Works Workers
b. 410 Trailstone – City Lot Purchase
c. Vet’s Park Bathroom Update
8. Financial Reports
a. Approval of Claims
b. Cash and Budget Reports
9. Reports & Information
a. May 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Citywide Cleanup – Public Works Garage
10. Adjournment
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MEMO
TO: Cokato City Council
FROM: Brad Potter, City Administrator
DATE: March 6, 2026
RE: March 9, 2026 City Council Meeting
Consent Calendar
a. Approval of Minutes from February 10, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Sheriffs Report Monthly Report
c. Resolution 2026-05 Election Judge Pay
d. Resolution 2026-06 Resignation of Carl Harju from Cokato Ambu
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
2-9-26 Council
Council to consider watermain plans for DC High School
The City Council will discuss public works projects and city administration reports. Key items include authorizing bids for a watermain to DC High School and reviewing winter parking policies.
- Resolution to approve plans and specifications and authorize bidding for watermain to DC High School
- Discussion of Veterans Memorial Legion Park bathrooms
- Review of City Winter Parking Policy
- Request for the Traveling Vietnam Wall exhibit
- Proposed posting for a vacant Park Board position
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Forum
4. Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Minutes from January 12, 2026 and February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Sheriff's Report
c. Traveling Vietnam Wall Request
d. Park Board Posting Position
5. Mayors Report
a. Planning and Zoning - Storage Containers
b. Public Works 2025 Recap
c. Museum 2025 Recap
d. Administration 2025 Recap
e. City Strategic Planning
f. City Economic Development Authority (EDA) Consultant
6. Public Works/Parks
a. Veterans Memorial Legion Park Bathrooms
b. Resolution Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize to Bid for Watermain to DC High
School
c. City Winter Parking Policy
7. City Administrator Report
8. Financial Reports
a. Approval of Claims
b. Cash and Budget Reports
9. Reports & Information
a. Reminder – City Hall Closed Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day
b. Reminder - Dassel-Cokato Community Expo, February 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
c. Reminder – Next City Council meeting on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
10. Adjournment
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MEMO
TO: Cokato City Council
FROM: Brad Potter, City Administrator
DATE: February 6, 2026
RE: February 9, 2026 City Council Meeting
Consent Calendar
a. Approval of Minutes from January 12, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Sheriff's Report
c. Traveling Vietnam Wall Request – Narrative enclosed from the organ
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
2-9-26
Cokato City Council to discuss watermain, parking policy, and 2025 department recaps
The Cokato City Council will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss a watermain project to Dassel-Cokato High School, a winter parking policy, and departmental recaps from 2025.
- Approval of January and February 2026 City Council minutes
- Sheriff's Report and Traveling Vietnam Wall Request
- Veterans Memorial Legion Park Bathrooms project
- Watermain to DC High School plans and specifications
- City Winter Parking Policy discussion
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Forum
4. Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Minutes from January 12, 2026 and February 2, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Sheriff's Report
c. Traveling Vietnam Wall Request
d. Park Board Posting Position
5. Mayors Report
a. Planning and Zoning - Storage Containers
b. Public Works 2025 Recap
c. Museum 2025 Recap
d. Administration 2025 Recap
e. City Strategic Planning
f. City Economic Development Authority (EDA) Consultant
6. Public Works/Parks
a. Veterans Memorial Legion Park Bathrooms
b. Resolution Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize to Bid for Watermain to DC High
School
c. City Winter Parking Policy
7. City Administrator Report
8. Financial Reports
a. Approval of Claims
b. Cash and Budget Reports
9. Reports & Information
a. Reminder – City Hall Closed Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day
b. Reminder - Dassel-Cokato Community Expo, February 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
c. Reminder – Next City Council meeting on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
10. Adjournment
🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,685/mo (83 assisted households · 2025)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD