City of Corcoran City Council Meeting December 12, 2024 (Part 1)

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Resolution honoring outgoing Council member John Botma

Approval of agenda modifications

Appointments of city positions

Consent agenda (6A-6Y)

Resignation of Parks and Trails commissioner

City staff holiday awards

Updates on toy and canned food drives

Cannabis Regulation Code amendments

Ordinance 2024-538 regarding cannabis zoning and odor control

Areas of Interest (4)

Council member John Botma departs after 11 years, citing concerns over state and Met Council overreach in local governance.
City of Corcoran passes new cannabis regulations, including strict 100ft setback and odor control requirements.
City staff report successful growth in holiday charity drives, with local businesses raising $12,000 for Toys for Tots.
Debate ensues regarding the optimal number of commissioners for city boards following a resignation.

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda as amended

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Baron Camp · Seconded by Camp

Approve consent agenda 6A-6X

PassedNot specified

Moved by Baron · Seconded by Nichols

Approve consent agenda item 6Y

PassedNot specified

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council member

Adopt ordinance 2024-538 and resolution 2024-133

PassedNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Cary

Notable Quotes (2)

I've got your back.
— John Botma

Legacy and serviceReferencing his original campaign slogan and back scratcher prop.

It is sometimes best for people to have decisions made for them rather than leave it up to the people themselves to decide.
— John Botma

Governance philosophyQuoting a Chinese official regarding Taiwan, critiquing Met Council and St. Paul overreach.

People (3)

John BotmaCouncil Member

Served as watershed commissioner, council member, and land use representative.

1 quote

“I ran on effective governance, fiscal logic and keeping the forces outside of our town from determining our destination.”

Reflecting on his campaign promises and philosophy.

NatalieCity Staff

Presented cannabis regulation amendments and ordinance updates.

KevinCity Employee

Received the city's inaugural 'Change Maker' award.

Places Mentioned

CorcoranElm Creek WatershedMaple Hill EstatesWildflower ParkDiamond Lake Regional TrailI-94 Dayton Parkway Interchange

Events & Meetings (4)

November 8, 2016: General Election
November 3, 2020: General Election
November 25: City Council meeting
Last Wednesday: City holiday party

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Resolution honoring John Botma

Resolution recognizing 11 years of service to the City of Corcoran.

2024-538

Amending chapter 119 and title 10 regarding cannabis regulation.

2024-133

Findings of fact related to cannabis regulation code amendments.

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