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Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes
August 7th, 2025 - 5:30 pm
The Corcoran Planning Commission met on August 7, 2025, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Four
Planning Commissioners were present in the Council Chambers. Members of the public were
able to participate in-person and monitor the meeting through electronic means using the audio
and video conferencing platform Zoom.
Present: Commissioners Brummond, Lind, Kozicky (not present for Roll Call), and Zachman
were present at the start of the meeting.
Absent: Hargreaves
Also present: Planner Klingbeil, Assistant Gellman, and Councilmember Vehrenkamp
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lind, to approve the agenda for the August 8th, 2025,
Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0).
4. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
(None).
5. Minutes
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Kozicky, to approve the minutes for the July 8th, 2025,
Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0).
6. Reports/Information
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c. City Council Report – Council Liason Vehrenkamp (6. c. moved per Chair Brummond
request).
Councilmember Vehrenkamp commended the city on the outcome of the 2025 Night to Unite
event. He gave an update on other events coming up in the community and conversations he
had with community members. He also gave some general updates on various projects
occurring in the city.
Chair Brummond asked about the new Met Council guidance regarding preservation of
agriculture, but that land is being purchased in the city for other possible uses. She asked what
the city can do in partnership with Hennepin County to preserve agriculture. She said it’s difficult
for landowners to find preservation information and programs.
Councilmember Vehrenkamp said that the County has prevented some development due to
requirements like turn lanes and other required items. He said that the city is doing as much as
possible to preserve agriculture and the county does not give much direction or input on
agricultural preservation. He suggested reaching out to Hennepin County Commissioner Kevin
Anderson.
Commissioner Lind asked if the MUSA would move.
Councilmember Vehrenkamp said that it can move and change rapidly in his experience. He
said there was not much capacity for it to grow, however.
Commissioner Kozicky asked when the Comp Plan would begin.
Councilmember Vehrenkamp said in the Fall.
Planner Klingbeil clarified that it would be likely to start next year.
Chair Brummond said that residents mentioned if the neighborhood parties continue to grow
that it does not conflict with the Night to Unite event held at the Public Works building.
Councilmember Vehrenkamp said he appreciated the feedback and invited residents to try and
attend both the neighborhood party and the city sponsored event.
Commissioner Zachman asked about the status of the Kwik Trip project.
Councilmember Vehrenkamp said it was approved by the city but not going forward due to some
of the conditions the city included in approval.
a. Other Business – Planning Commission Training – Granicus
i. Staff Presentation
b. Planning Project Update – Planner Klingbeil was available for questions.
7. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Suggested City Council Meetings
07/10/2025 07/24/2025 08/14/2025 08/28/2025 09/11/2025 09/25/2025
Brummond Hargreaves Kozicky Lind Zachman Brummond
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8. Adjournment
Motion made by Lind, seconded by Zachman, to adjourn the August 7, 2025, Planning
Commission meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Kozicky, Lind, and Zachman
(Motion passed 4:0).
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM
Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant