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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2022 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on September 15, 2022, in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Christenson, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels .
Absent was Vice-Chairperson Meister and Commissioner Friedrich
Also present were Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck and Program Coordinator Torvik. Present
virtually were Mayor McKee, Councilmember Nichols, and City Administrator Beise.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Christenson to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – August 18, 2022, Meeting
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
a. City Park Remaster
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the updates since the August 18,
2022, Parks and Trails Commission meeting including the addition of the volleyball, basketball, and
tennis courts. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck also p rovided answers to questions from the
previous meeting, including the necessity for the turn lane on County Road 50, adjusting the trail
between the splashpad and playground, more organic trails, and quotes for specific amenities.
Commissioner Wyffels expressed that the playgrounds being separated may be difficult for some
families having differing ages of children. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an
outline of the next steps for the project which included bringing it to City Council at the next meeting
on September 22, 2022, a discussion about bonding options during the October 13, 2022, City
Council meeting, applying for the Hennepin County Youth Sports Facility Grant in the fall, and then
bidding the project in spring of 2023. Commissioners discussed their desire to keep the pavilion, if
possible, by adjusting the trail. Commissioners expressed interest in adding the volleyball,
basketball, and tennis courts. Chair Anderson addressed his concern of having enough parking, to
which Commissioners agreed keeping the 31 -spot parking was preferred. Commissioner
Christenson asked how many miles of trails were included in the plans, to which Recreation
Supervisor Christensen Buck stated that approximately 2,400 linear feet of sidewalk and 11,000
linear feet of trails shown total for the entire park project for a combined total of 1 3,400 linear feet.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Wyffels, to recommend the proposed phase one City
Park Remaster plans to City Council.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
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8. New Business
a. Corcoran Farms Industrial Park RZ, PP, PUD
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the 70.36-acre project, informing
Commissioners that staff is looking for a recommendation on trail alignment noting that the Three
Rivers Park District proposes Diamond Lake Regional Trail through the property. Recreation
Supervisor Christensen Buck noted that the trail would be approximately 1.377 acres of trail, with 0.6
acres remaining as cash-in-lieu of land. Councilmember Nichols inquired about the cooperative
agreement that staff has been working with Three Rivers Park District to create and if it would be
applicable in this situation, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the
Commission that the agreement was not finalized but could be discussed with Three Rivers Park
District. Jeff Minea of JMMK informed the Commission that making the buildings smaller would be
difficult and the staff proposed trail between buildings seems most viable. Commissioners discussed
if there would be enough space between the buildings with trucks and trailers being moved as well,
to which Jeff Minea stated there would be a 60-foot easement, but 120 feet between the buildings.
Commissioners inquired about the private trail and park, to which the engineer on the project stated
that it likely would not be used by the public as it leads to a dead end . Commissioners discussed the
businesses that might utilize the spaces, to which Jeff Minea informed the Commission that it would
be light industrial manufacturers that would not likely require outdoor storage. Commissioner
Anderson expressed concerns about where the trail would cross Co unty Road 50, to which
Commissioners discussed the possibility of using the emergency access road in the northwest
portion of the property. Jeff Minea informed the Commission that utilizing the emergency road would
not be preferred for the developer as it would be an added expense due to traversing the wetlands.
Commissioners discussed aligning the trail all the way to the west of the property, but established
that leaving the trail aligned as presented with a crossing in the northeast portion of the proper ty into
a connecting property would be preferred due to grading, setbacks, and building needs.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Wyffels, to recommend staff recommendation of
aligning the trail between the southeastern two buildings, perpendicular to Larkin Road, and aligning
the northern connection along County Road 50 as presented along the Northeast border of the
property.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only
No discussion occurred.
b. Recreation Supervisor Update
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the items she had been working
on since the last Parks and Trails Commission meeting including Night to Unite wrap up, soccer and
fall baseball season end finalizations, and Parks and Trails Commission agenda items.
c. Program Coordinator Update
Program Coordinator Torvik provided an overview of the items he has been working on since the
last Parks and Trails Commission meeting including running the soccer and fall baseball programs,
updating youth athletic contact lists, and determining equipment needs for youth athletic programs.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember Nichols updated the Commission of items during the City Council meeting since
August 18, 2022, including setting the preliminary levy, approval the final play for Walcott Glen, a
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discussion on winter trail maintenance, and directing staff to look at updating the Park Dedication
formula.
b. Garden Club Report
Tom Anderson informed the Commission that the Garden Club was planning to go wildflower seed
picking on September 24, 2022, at Crow Hassen Park.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Commissioners discussed additional upcoming park development projects and how it impacts the
Park Dedication Funds. Mayor McKee noted that staff was working to update the Park Dedication
Fund formula to align better with more current costs.
11. Other Business/Announcements
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
09/22/2022 10/13/2022 10/27/2022 11/10/2022 11/21/2022 12/08/2022 12/21/2022
Meister Strehler Friedrich Nybo Wyffels Christenson Anderson
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Strehler, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor