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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-20 Parks and Trails Minutes CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on October 20, 2022, in Corcoran, MN. Present were Chairperson Anderson, Vice-Chairperson Meister, Commissioners Christenson, Meister, and Wyffels. Commissioner Nybo joined the meeting at 7:02 pm. Absent was Commissioner Strehler Also present were Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck. Present virtually was Councilmember Nichols. 1. Call to Order / Roll Call Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Agenda Approval Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck requested the Commission consider adding an agenda item regarding trees located in the Tavera development. Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Meister, to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of 8a. Trees located in Tavera – 4th Addition. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Meister, Nybo, and Wyffels. (Motion carried 6:0) 4. Minutes a. Minutes – September 15, 2022, Meeting Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Christenson, to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Meister, Nybo, and Wyffels. (Motion carried 6:0) 5. Open Forum Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there were no parties interested in speaking during open forum. 6. Presentations – None 7. Unfinished Business a. City Park Remaster Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an update following the September 22, 2022, City Council meeting where City Council approved the City Park remaster concept plan. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that City Council also approved staff’s request to apply for the 2022 Hennepin County Youth Sports Facility Grant. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the proposed timeline for the project including the RFP process, design plans, Parks and Trails Commission meetings, and City Council meetings. Chairperson Anderson inquired about the $4.5 million shown as part of the bond schedule, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission of the financial means proposed to fund the project including the intention to bond. Chairperson Anderson asked if there is a chance to break ground on the project in 2023, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission it could be at the fall of 2023 at the earliest, with potential impacts to the fall youth recreation programs. 8. New Business a. Trees located in Tavera – 4th Addition CITY OF CORCORAN Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that staff was looking for feedback regarding tree placement following an accidental removal of 32 existing trees from a tree preservation by the developer. Commissioners inquired about the original location and quality of trees. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that there were 444 inches of trees that were removed but was uncertain at the time of where the trees were removed from. Councilmember Nichols inquired if the developer would be replacing the trees based on the total number of inches that were removed, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that has been part of the discussion during the decision making process, as well as a 1:1 ration on tree replacement. Commissioners expressed interest in trees being replanted where they were originally removed from, but if that is not an option, Commissioners would like to see them planted along the south side of the park. Commissioners communicated their displeasure with the accidental removal of the trees and a desire for consequences. Commissioner Friedrich requested the City have input regarding the types of trees that would be planted, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the type of trees would come from a pre-determined acceptable tree list and were planned to be planted during the fall of 2022 or spring of 2023. The Commission determined that they would like the trees to be re-planted where they were removed from or along the south side of the park, at least 1:1 replacement based on circumferences of the trees that were removed, and if possible, to plant the trees around the potential playground at the park during a later date. b. Garden Club – Purchase Request Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the Garden Club was looking to replace the mulch in the Memorial Garden by purchasing preen and mulch at a total cost of $326.00, with delivery, but staff recommendation would be approval of $400. Motion: Made by Nybo, to approve the purchase of mulch and preen up to $400 but was amended. Amended Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Christenson, to approve the purchase of mulch and preen up to $500. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Meister, Nybo, and Wyffels. (Motion carried 6:0) 9. Reports/Information a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only Commissioner Nybo asked what ZOA abbreviated, to which Councilmember Nichols informed the Commission that was likely the abbreviation for zoning ordinance amendment. Commissioner Nybo inquired about Kariniemi Meadows, to which Councilmember Nichols informed the Commission it was proposed near the City’s Public Works Facility on County Road 19. 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 end of the year finalizations for City Park, wrapping up youth athletics items for the year, assisting in the coordination of the ice rinks, the 2022 Holiday Toy and Food Drive, and preparing for Night to Unite 2023. 10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report Councilmember Nichols updated the Commission of items during the City Council meeting since September 15, 2022, including discussions regarding the water treatment project and bond conduit financing. b. Garden Club Report CITY OF CORCORAN Tom Anderson informed the Commission that the Garden Club has been cleaning up the Memorial Garden by eliminating the weeds and landscape fabric. Commissioner Nybo asked about the pollinator garden, to which Sharon Meister informed the Commission the Garden Club is hoping to have it mowed down in June to help it thrive. c. Park Dedication Fund No discussion occurred. 11. Other Business/Announcements 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar 10/27/2022 11/10/2022 11/21/2022 12/08/2022 12/21/2022 01/12/2023 01/26/2023 Friedrich Nybo Wyffels Christenson Anderson Meister Strehler 13. Adjournment Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 pm. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Meister, Nybo, and Wyffels. (Motion carried 6:0) Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor