Cokato, MN

9-1-26 Special Council Meeting

8-17-26 Council

7-13-26 Council

6-8-26 Council

The Cokato City Council meeting will review several consent agenda items, including a resolution to hire DJ Brown as Deputy City Clerk and a donation from the Fire Relief Association. The council will also discuss the Verizon lease contract on the North Water Tower, property insurance and workers compensation approvals, and the timeline for the 2027 budget. Additional reports will cover the Emerald Ash Borer, public works, parks, and financial claims.

• Resolution 2026-13: hiring DJ Brown as Deputy City Clerk
• Resolution 2026-14: donation from Fire Relief Association
• Verizon lease contract on North Water Tower
• Property Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance approval
• 2027 Budget Timeline presentation

6-8-26 Council

The Cokato City Council approved a Verizon lease agreement for the North Water Tower at a negotiated rate of $2,800 per month by 2030, property insurance with a $5,000 deductible, and a new Property of the Month award program. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $165,393.18, and financial reports. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Sheriff's report, and resolutions 2026-13, 2026-14, 2026-15 (unanimous)
• Approved property insurance with $5,000 deductible (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon lease agreement as negotiated (unanimous)
• Adopted Property of the Month award program (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $165,393.18 (unanimous)
• Approved cash and budget reports (unanimous)

5-26-26 Special Council Meeting

The council will hear the 2025 Sheriffs Annual Report. It will review a utility study for the area west of Cokato. The meeting will also cover the timing for a new city fire truck and discuss the Dean Osland Property Development.

• 2025 Sheriffs Annual Report
• Utility Study west of Cokato
• New City Fire Truck Timing
• Dean Osland Property Development

5-27-26 Special Council

The Cokato City Council approved funding for a 9-hole disc golf course at Vets Park, with the city paying for materials. They also approved a $29,800 utility feasibility study west of Cokato and the sale of a backup fire truck for $20,000. The council recommended offering the Deputy Clerk position to DJ Brown and discussed developing tax abatement policies.

• Approved disc golf course project at Vets Park, city to fund materials (unanimous)
• Approved $29,800 utility feasibility study west of Cokato, funded from water and sewer budgets
• Approved sale of backup fire truck for $20,000 gross, less 10% broker commission
• Recommended offering Deputy Clerk position to DJ Brown
• Discussed developing criteria for tax abatement policies for essential businesses

5-11-26 Council

The Cokato City Council approved the 2026 street improvement program, including the original bid, skipping the Prairie Avenue South alternate, adding Eshton Court mill and overlay, and authorizing curb repair and patching on Olson Boulevard. The council also approved a conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 195 Swendra Boulevard, a fence variance at 925 Mooers Avenue, and a $3,000 contribution to Brooks Lake treatment. The infrastructure study for the area west of Cokato was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved 2026 street program: original bid, add Eshton Court, skip Prairie Ave South alternate, Olson Blvd curb repair (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for vehicle sales at 195 Swendra Blvd with 5-vehicle limit (unanimous)
• Approved 8-foot fence variance at 925 Mooers Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 city share for Brooks Lake treatment (unanimous)
• Directed administrator to reject Verizon lease reduction/buyout, keep current terms
• Tabled $29,800 infrastructure study for area west of Cokato (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $112,444.16 (unanimous)
• Approved cash and budget reports (unanimous)

4-13-26 Council

The city council will discuss a conditional use permit application for the Holt Truck and Car Wash. They will also review a city code amendment concerning signs. Public works will present bids for school watermain projects and for street mill, overlay, and sealcoating work. Additional items include repairs to Well #5 and a pool study for a possible Phase 2.

• Conditional Use Permit – Holt Truck and Car Wash
• City Code Amendment – Signs
• School Watermain Bids Projects
• 2026 Street – Mill, Overlay, and Sealcoating Projects Bids
• Well #5 Repairs

4-13-26 Council

The Cokato City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for Holt Truck and Car Wash at 14001 US Highway 12, adding three conditions to the Planning Commission's six, including hours of operation from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The council also approved a sign code amendment, a water main sizing decision, an agreement with the school district, a $1.94 million contract award, and several other items. All votes were unanimous except for the sign code amendment, where one council member abstained.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Holt Truck and Car Wash with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved City Code Amendment for Signs (unanimous, Sebring abstaining)
• Approved 12-inch water main to Quimby Avenue with 8-inch continuation (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with school district for watermain project (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,936,073.78 contract to GM Contracting for school watermain (unanimous)
• Approved mill and overlay bid, storm sewer extension, and additional work up to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Well #5 repairs (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of seasonal Pool Manager and part-time Public Works employee (unanimous)

3-30-26 Special Council Meeting

The Cokato City Council will meet to approve an easement for a watermain project to D.C. High School and consider a possible bid award for the construction work.

• Approval of Watermain to DC High School Easement
• Possible Bid Award for Watermain Project

3-30-26 Special Council

The Cokato City Council approved two drafted easements from property owners on the north side of Highway 12, west of Quimby Avenue, needed for the watermain to DC High School. The motion was made by Wilson, seconded by Hermansen, and passed unanimously. The council discussed the watermain project's total costs, engineering and observation fees, and a potential long-term agreement with the school, but took no action. No changes were made to water meter billing practices, and the council raised concerns about a proposed Wright County license plate reader on Highway 12, asking staff to contact the project consultant.

• Approved two watermain easements from property owners north of Highway 12, west of Quimby Avenue (unanimous)
• Took no action on watermain project costs or long-term school agreement
• Made no change to water meter billing for renter-occupied properties
• Deferred decision on Wright County license plate reader pending consultant contact

3-9-26 Council

The council authorized moving forward with a joint Small Cities Development Grant application with Wood Lake for $874,920, including housing and commercial rehabilitation funds. It also approved the Local Government Resolution, an intercity cooperation agreement, and the procurement process for grant administration. The school watermain bids were tabled to the April 13 meeting, and claims of $233,617.23 were approved.

• Authorized final SCDG grant application with Wood Lake (unanimous)
• Approved Local Government Resolution for grant compliance (unanimous)
• Approved intercity cooperation agreement with Wood Lake (unanimous)
• Authorized procurement for grant administration services (unanimous)
• Tabled school watermain bids to April 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $233,617.23 (unanimous)
• Approved cash and budget reports (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 accepting Carl Harju's resignation from Cokato Ambulance (unanimous)

3-9-26 Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects and city administration updates. The body is deciding on pay increases for election judges and accepting a resignation from the Cokato Ambulance Service.

• Resolution 2026-05: Increasing election judge pay to $20.00 per hour and head judges to $25.00 per hour
• Resolution 2026-06: Resignation of Carl Harju from Cokato Ambulance
• Review of school watermain bids
• Street project updates for Prairie Avenue, 6th Street, and Borg Road
• Discussion of city lot purchase at 410 Trailstone

2-9-26 Council

The City Council will discuss public works projects and city administration reports. Key items include authorizing bids for a watermain to DC High School and reviewing winter parking policies.

• Resolution to approve plans and specifications and authorize bidding for watermain to DC High School
• Discussion of Veterans Memorial Legion Park bathrooms
• Review of City Winter Parking Policy
• Request for the Traveling Vietnam Wall exhibit
• Proposed posting for a vacant Park Board position

2-9-26

The Cokato City Council will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss a watermain project to Dassel-Cokato High School, a winter parking policy, and departmental recaps from 2025.

• Approval of January and February 2026 City Council minutes
• Sheriff's Report and Traveling Vietnam Wall Request
• Veterans Memorial Legion Park Bathrooms project
• Watermain to DC High School plans and specifications
• City Winter Parking Policy discussion

2-9-26 Council

The Cokato City Council approved Resolution 2026-04, authorizing plans and specifications for a water main project to DC High School and ordering advertisement for bids, with a bid opening scheduled for March 3, 2026. The council also approved storage container regulations, supported a Traveling Vietnam Wall request, and approved a Veterans Memorial Park bathroom project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2026-04 for water main to DC High School, ordered bids (unanimous)
• Approved storage container regulations with color-matching condition (unanimous)
• Supported Traveling Vietnam Wall request for 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Memorial Park bathroom project with grinder pump option (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $181,525.66 (unanimous)
• Approved cash and budget reports (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with two added mayor's report items (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, and D (unanimous)

1-12-26 Council

The Cokato City Council approved a conditional use permit for a 2,200 sq ft building expansion at 14001 Highway 12, based on the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation. The council also approved the 2027 fire contract amounts for townships with a 3.3% fee increase, and approved the purchase of a new lift station pump from Minnesota Pump Works. Additionally, the council approved the release of final payment for the Jenks holding pond project and the purchase of a new copier from Metro Sales.

• Approved conditional use permit for Mattison Enterprises expansion at 14001 Highway 12 (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 fire contract amounts for townships with 3.3% fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of lift station pump from Minnesota Pump Works (unanimous)
• Approved release of final payment for Jenks holding pond project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of copier from Metro Sales for $4,265 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Sheriff's Report, and Resolutions 2026-01, 2026-02, 2026-03 (unanimous)
• Approved fire department officers (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance department officers (unanimous)