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Commissions and Council Meetings Recap for the
Month of September
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Planning Commission Update
Parks and Trails Commission Update
At the September 4, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting:
The Planning Commission’s New Business included M&J Creekside Vineyard Site Plan, Interim Use Permit,
and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The applicants requested approval of an Interim Use Permit and Site
Plan to allow the operation of a Wine Processing / Wine Tasting agribusiness on their property at 23020
County Road 30, as well as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, to grant flexibility from the footprint
limit for accessory structures used in conjunction with Agribusiness operations. Staff recommended
approval and the project was recommended to be approved with additional comments by the commission
(4-1) and referred to City Council.
At the September 18, 2025, Parks and Trails Commission Meeting:
The Parks and Trails Commission’s New Business included Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Policy. As part of the
Heritage Park Project, the city received questions from the public regarding the removal of trees on site.
This feedback highlighted the need for a clear and consistent approach to managing the impact of Emerald
Ash Borer (EAB) across City property and to serve as an educational resource for residents. Staff asked for
direction from the commission and the policy was recommended to be approved with some updates by
the commission (6-0) and referred to City Council.
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City Council Update
At the September 11, 2025, City Council Meeting:
The City Council approved consent items, which included a Park Naming Policy and an approval of
Amendment #1 of the Diamond Lake Regional Trail Cooperative Agreement to establish reimbursement
terms for the first phase of the Diamond Lake Regional Trail within Heritage Park.
Council also approved a request from the North Hennepin Pioneer Society for $13,000 from the charitable
gambling fund to help with painting and siding repair at the Burschville Schoolhouse.
On September 25, 2025, City Council hosted a Work Session Meeting that was held for the purpose of
conducting our Water Supply System Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
During this time, City staff, City-elected officials, State-elected officials, project managers, and contractors
had the opportunity to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony and water treatment plant tour.
At the September 25, 2025, City Council Meeting:
The City Council approved consent items, which included approving authorization of staff to execute a final
version of the Early Site Grading Work Agreement contingent upon the specified conditions for the St.
Thomas site development plan and approving authorization of staff to execute the Cost Share for
Conservation Agreement Amendment for the County Road 116 Cropland project.
In Planning Business, City Council approved the Amberly Trail Easement Vacation. In Unfinished Business,
City Council approved a preliminary tax levy of $11,917,361 and authorized staff to proceed with
coordinating the Outdoor Recreation Grant with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, including
refining eligible expenses and completing the required compliance steps to maximize the funding
opportunity for the Heritage Park project. Additionally, Council accepted the resignation of Elm Creek
Watershed Alternate Commissioner, Tom Anderson, effective December 31, 2025; and authorized staff to
move forward with declaring and publishing the alternate commissioner seat vacancy.
October 9:
Work Session Meeting
5:30 P.M. (City Hall)
City Council Meeting
7 P.M. (City Hall)
October 16:
Parks & Trails Commission Meeting
7 P.M. (City Hall)
October 23:
Work Session Meeting
5:30 P.M. (City Hall)
City Council Meeting
7 P.M. (City Hall)
Events Calendar
TANK OF THE YEAR
SHOWDOWN
Corcoran, your vote is
needed! Our community’s
first-ever water tower is a
finalist for the 2025 Tank of
the Year, and we are
counting on you to help us
claim the top spot. Hosted
by Tnemec Company, Inc.,
this annual competition
celebrates standout water tanks across the nation. Cast your vote for
Corcoran’s tower at https://tankoftheyear.com/ by October 17, 2025,
and let us make our community shine!
Elm Creek Watershed Management
Commission Alternate Seat Open
The City of Corcoran is acceptingapplications for an Alternate
Commissioner for the Elm CreekWatershed Management Commission.
Applications must be received by
noon on Friday, October 24, 2025.For more information and to apply,
visit the link below:
http://corcoranmn.gov/news/what_s_new/commission_seat_open