City of Corcoran Special Session City Council Meeting June 3, 2026

The City of Corcoran, Minnesota, held a special session city council meeting on June 3, 2026, primarily focused on discussions around the proposed longevity pay policy for city hall and public works employees. The council debated whether to extend longevity pay benefits, similar to those negotiated for police officers, to other city employees. Concerns were raised about the substantial compensation increases already received by some employees, the equity and sustainability of the pay structure, and the potential long-term financial obligations. Some council members supported a modest longevity pay extension to maintain parity between union and non-union employees, while others opposed it due to lack of demonstrated recruitment or retention issues. The council also discussed the city administrator's performance review process, considering proposals from external consultants, and reviewed the Henipin County property assessment process, including concerns about interior inspections required for appeals. No final votes on longevity pay were recorded, but a motion was made to proceed with an external consultant for the city administrator review. The meeting included requests for further information on compensation data and follow-up on comparable city salary benchmarks.