City of
COKATO
City offices
Cokato City Hall is located at 255 Broadway Avenue e South.
The mailing address is PO Box 1030, Cokato, MN 55321-1030.
The website is www.cokato.mn.us.
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Offi ce Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The city staff: Administration: ist Brad Potter, City
Administrator;
Andrew Carlson, City Clerk/Treasurer; rea Teresa Martins nson, Depu-
ty Clerk. Museum: Johanna Ellison, Director; r; Rachel Olson, As-
sistant Director. Public works: Jeff DeGrote, Director, and Maintenance
Workers Steve Luhman, Max Anderson, Jason Kalis,
and Jeff Salmela. Great River Regional Library Cokato Branch:
Sara Koivisto, Interim Manager.
City Council members
The Cokato City Council is comprised of Mayor Gordy Erick-
son, 320-286-2735; Butch Amundsen, 320-286-2566; Carl Harju,
763-300-1481, Jarod Sebring, 320-224-2848, and Kevin Wilson,
320-420-4967.
City council meetings take place the second Monday of
each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall, and at other designated
times as needed to carry out the business of the city.
The city council encourages residents to address the council
regarding issues or concerns. The issues are generally researched
by the staff and a report made to the city council at
its next regular meeting.
The staff implements policies established by the city council
and coordinates all city activities. The various commissions,
committees, and task forces appointed by the city council act
as advisory sources to the council.
Any resident interested in serving on a board, commission,
committee, or task force should contact the city administrator
at 320-286-5505 for further information.
City appointments
Offi cial newspaper Enterprise Dispatch
Cokato Fire Chief
Hutch Erickson
Ambulance Director Jim Erickson
Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer
Parks Commission
The general purpose of the Parks Commission is to monitor
and refl ect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Cokato
relative to the park system, and also to advise the city
council of public attitudes and policy relevant to park and
recreation functions in Cokato. Commission members are Joe
Harmala, chair; Carl Harju, council liaison; Tim Dobmeier, Deb
Hendrickson, and Mark Flood.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is the planning agency
for the City of Cokato, and has powers and duties as provided
in Minnesota state statutes. The commission holds public hearings
as required in the Cokato Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
Ordinance, and Minnesota state statutes. Commission members
are: Kevin Wilson, council liaison; Kelvin Nelson, Hutch Erickson,
Mike Lhotka, and Al Jones, chair.
Regulations
File Photo
The city signs, s, always seasonally festooned, welcome citizens,
friends, and visitors to town.
Public right-of-way
The city provides boulevards and easements for the use of
all public utilities, including water, sewer, power, telephone,
cable, storm sewer, street signs, and others. Within that bou-
levard and easement area, there is always a chance that
underground utilities may need to be repaired or replaced.
Property owners should be aware, and keep any landscaping
or obstructions out of the public right-of-way.
Winter parking
As in every Minnesota city, Cokato has an ordinance which
regulates the parking of vehicles during the winter months.
There is no parking on city streets from 2 to 6 a.m., Nov. 15
through May 1.
Snowmobile ordinance
The City of Cokato snowmobile ordinance limits snowmobiles
to one trip out of town, and one trip into town only. No
snowmobiling is allowed in the city from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. For
specifi cs, contact city hall.
Zoning
All areas of the city are zoned for specifi c land uses, and
regulated by Cokato subdivision and zoning ordinances. Local,
state, and federal regulations apply to all land alteration,
construction, and/or structures within city limits.
Before planning a building, business, (home occupation or
otherwise), land development, sign, or other activity, contact
the city offi ces to ensure that all requirements and regulations
are met.
Building permits
The city has adopted the state building code. Under the
code, a building permit is required for any improvement (new,
repair, remodel, or replacement) projects. The value factors in
labor, whether done by a contractor or yourself. All applications,
instructions, and questions should be directed to the city
offi ces. Fees have been established by the city council. The
permit is required prior to beginning any work.
Excavations
The city has adopted ordinances governing excavation for
the safety of its residents. Contact city hall for an excavation
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