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Home My WebLink About2026-09-15 Charter Commission Agenda Packet1.Call to Order/Roll Call 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Agenda Approval 4.Approval of Minutes a.Approval of Minutes October 15, 2025, Charter Commission Meeting 5.Unfinished Business 6.New Business a.Discuss Potential Charter Commission Nominations b.Discuss Response to Form of Petitions Questions c.Commissioner Term Update and Reappointments d.Annual Report to District Court Judge e.Charter Commission 2027 Annual Meeting Date 7.Adjournment Corcoran Charter Commission Agenda September 15, 2026 6:30 PM *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City website at www.corcoranmn.gov. 1 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 4.a Council Meeting: September 15, 2026 Prepared By: Deb Johnson, City Clerk Topic: Approval of Minutes October 15, 2025, Charter Commission Meeting Action Required: Approval Summary Staff has provided a draft of the minutes from the Annual Charter Commission meeting on October 16, 2025, for the Commission's review. Recommendation Approve October 16, 2025, Annual Meeting Minutes Council Action Approve October 15, 2025, Charter Commission Minutes Attachments 1. 2025-10-15 DRAFT Charter Commission Minutes.docx 2 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 6.a Council Meeting: September 15, 2026 Prepared By: Deb Johnson, City Clerk Topic: Discuss Potential Charter Commission Nominations Action Required: Discussion Summary At its October 15, 2025, annual meeting, the Charter Commission identified several necessary amendments to the Charter that align the document with current practices and ensure compliance with Minnesota Rules. The Commission recommended three amendments to the City Council at a Public Hearing on December 11, 2025. The City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-557 Amending the City Charter. One of these amendments reduced the number of commission seats from ten to seven. Currently, the Charter Commission has five active members, leaving two seats vacant. Minnesota Statute 410.05, subd. 3 authorizes the City Council, Charter Commission, or interested applicants to submit nominations. In the past, the City Council has made recommendations to the district court when interest was received from eligible residents. Staff recommends that the Charter Commission discuss the nomination process and coordination with City Council to efficiently fill the remaining vacancies. Council Action Discussion Only 3 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 6.b Council Meeting: September 15, 2026 Prepared By: Deb Johnson, City Clerk Topic: Discuss Response to Form of Petitions Questions Action Required: Information Only Council Action Information Only 4 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 6.c Council Meeting: September 15, 2026 Prepared By: Deb Johnson, City Clerk Topic: Commissioner Term Update and Reappointments Action Required: Information Only Summary The current appointment terms for Charter Commissioners are as follows: • Term ending October 5, 2026: George Gmach, Brian Lother • Term ending March 17, 2028: Jim Tilbury • Term ending October 15, 2029: Daniel Buchholtz, Jonathan Coots Staff has been advised that Commissioners Lother and Gmach intend to seek reappointment for a term concluding in October 2030. Two seats with terms ending October 2029 are presently vacant. Recommendation Consider Reappointments of Commissioners Lother and Gmach Council Action Consider Reappointments of Commissioners Lother and Gmach Attachments 1. 2026-09-09 Charter Commission Application G. 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Current address since 1976 7 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 6.d Council Meeting: September 15, 2026 Prepared By: Deb Johnson, City Clerk Topic: Annual Report to District Court Judge Action Required: Approval Summary Minnesota Statute 410.05 Subd. 2 states "The Commission shall submit to the chief judge of the district court, on or before December 31 of each year, an annual report outlining its activities and accomplishments for the preceding calendar year." Attached is a draft report for consideration. Recommendation Consider a motion to approve the annual report to the chief district judge Council Action Consider a motion to approve the annual report to the chief district judge Attachments 1. 2026 City of Corcoran Charter Commision Annual Report.pdf 8 A Hidden Gem Waiting To Be Discovered www.corcoranmn.gov 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 Phone: 763-420-2288 Administrative Offices Public Works Offices 9100 County Road 19 Corcoran, MN 55357 Phone: 763-420-2652 Phone: 763-420-8966 Police Department Offices 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 September 15, 2026 Chief Judge Kerry W. Meyer Fourth Judicial District Court Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487-0422 Honorable Judge Meyer, I am submitting this annual report on behalf of the Corcoran Charter Commission in accordance with Minnesota Statute 410.05, Subd. 2. The Commission has met for their annual meeting on September 15, 2026. The agenda for the meetings can be found at www.corcoranmn.gov under Government->Charter Commission-> Meetings/Videos/Agenda Packets. Sincerely, Brian Lother Commission Chair Corcoran Charter Commission 9 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 6.e Council Meeting: September 15, 2026 Prepared By: Deb Johnson, City Clerk Topic: Charter Commission 2027 Annual Meeting Date Action Required: Discussion Recommendation Discuss and consider a motion to schedule the 2027 annual meeting of the Charter Commission. Council Action Discuss and consider a motion to schedule the 2027 annual meeting of the Charter Commission. 10