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CITY OF CORCORAN
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City Council Work Session Minutes
May 12, 2022 – 5:30 pm
The Corcoran City Council met on May 12, 2022, in Corcoran, Minnesota. The City Council work session
meeting was held in person and the public was present in person and remotely through electronic means using
the audio and video conferencing platform Zoom.
Mayor McKee, Councilor Nichols, and Councilor Schultz were present. Councilors Bottema and Vehrenkamp
were excused.
City Administrator Beise, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck, and Planner Kevin Shay were
present.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Mayor McKee called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Code Updates – Natural Resources
City Administrator Beise outlined the transitions or buffers between different code updates. Council
discussed code options that allow for flexibility of buffer options Council discussed setbacks and the
sequence of the development and buffering. Council noted items they had found in other communities and
provided feedback. City Administrator outlined questions related to incentives for natural resource
enhancements. Council discussed tree preservation and incentives such as reduced setbacks. Council
discussed planting of mature trees and credits for planting on City owned property. City Administrator Beise
outlined questions related to mature planting and ecologically significant areas. Council discussed
ecologically significant areas and didn’t recommend changes. Council discussed buffers, planning
techniques for preserving the rural feel. Council discussed comprehensive plan and amendments to the
plan.
3. Unscheduled Items
No unscheduled business was heard.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Nichols, seconded by Schultz to adjourn.
Voting Aye: McKee, Nichols, and Schultz
(Motion carried 3:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm.
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Jessica Beise – City Administrator