City of Corcoran City Council Work Session Meeting January 22, 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026

2026 Core Strategies, objectives, goals, and measurables review

Gateway signage project updates (Tivera development)

Strategic Park Plan and future park sites

Introduction of new Finance Director Matt Selmmeire

Fire service planning and facility needs

Sustainable revenue streams and franchise fee agreements

Infrastructure capacity planning for electric, gas, and broadband services

Notable Quotes (2)

If council decide that they want me to create a fire department, I would be here to do that... Somehow I still end up accused of scheming to create a fire department. That's not true.

Jay
Fire Service PlanningAddressing community rumors about the city's intent to start its own fire department.

I think Jay covered it all.

Matt Selmmeire
Personnel IntroductionIntroductory remarks during council work session.

People (4)

Matt SelmmeireFinance Director

Former Met Council employee hired to transition finance responsibilities from ABDO.

JeremyCouncil Member

Advocates for infrastructure capacity planning in future comprehensive plans.

JayCity Administrator

Facilitating council work session and strategic goal alignment.

Marge BeardUnknown

Previously discussed regional park search area with the city.

Places Mentioned

City HallPolice DepartmentIndustrial Park (101)Belleather park spaceTavera development/park spaceHeritage ParkWeaver Lake Regional TrailRogers (adjacent municipality)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • March 12th: Joint session with Parks and Trails Commission
  • Work sessions prior to 2026 (multiple dates for department heads)
  • 2018: Last completed fire services study

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

TBD

Proposed resolution to maintain the status quo for fire services until a new study is conducted.

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City of Corcoran City Council Work Session Meeting January 22, 2026 - Corcoran Recorder