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Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
7:00 PM
Present: Commissioners Trish Krueger, Kevin Dale, Tom Anderson, Chad Robran, Val Nybo, Deb
Regen, Judith Strehler; Student Commissioners Camryn Monzo and Laura Minkoff
Absent: Rachel Tessmer
Others attending: Council Liaison Rich Asleson, City Administrator Martens
1) Convene Regular Parks & Trails Commission Meeting — Chair Krueger called the meeting to
order at 7:00 pm in the Corcoran Community Center.
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Approval of:
a) Agenda. Motion by Robran and seconded by Anderson to approve agenda. Voting aye: All
(Motion carried 7:0)
b) Minutes of 07.16.13 Meeting. Motion by Anderson and seconded by Regan to approve
minutes as presented. Voting aye: All (Motion carried 7:0)
4) Open Forum
a) Chad Robran gave an update on Country Daze. The event was very successful. Chad has
committed to chair the event for 2014.
5) Presentations: None
6) Reports /Information: None
7) Old/Unfinished Business
a) Community Park Discussion — Proposed Lennar Development: The Commission discussed
the project briefly. No action taken.
b) Athletic Association/City of Corcoran Partnership: Kevin Dale informed the Commission that
the Baseball Association Board met and decided to hire a General Manager to run the
Association rather than looking to the City. There is a possibility of the General Manager
running both the Baseball and Soccer Association. No action taken.
8) New Business.
a) Proposed Painting Project —Ice Rinks: Thomas Smith presented his idea to plan and complete
the repairs and painting of ice rinks in the park. The Commission discussed the project and
talked about a timeline, costs, process, and materials. Motion by Robran and seconded by
Nybo to recommend to move forward with the Eagle Scout project of painting the ice rinks
contingent on financing and project approval of City Council or staff.
b) 2014 Park Budget: City Administrator Brad Martens spoke about the 2014 budget. The
Commission requested copies of revenue and expenditure reports for parks at the next
meeting. The Commission also requested that the Fee Schedule be reviewed.
c) Existing Design Guidelines: City Administrator Brad Martens gave an update on a plan to
update design guidelines in 2014.
d) Park Dedication Fund Planning: City Administrator Brad Martens requested information
from the Commission regarding plans for using Park Dedication Funds. Commissioner Dale
stated he would send information to Brad.
Parks and Trails Commission Minutes, August 20, 2013
e) Review of Contact Information and Commissioner Materials: The Commission reviewed and
updated their contact information.
9) Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a) City Council Liaison: Councilor Asleson reported on activities from the July 25, 2013 and
August 8, 2013 City Council meetings
b) Athletic Association: Kevin Dale provided updates to the Commission.
c) Park Dedication Fund: Park Dedication Fund balances were reviewed.
10) Other Business: None
11) Announcements: None
12) Adjourn. Motion by Anderson and seconded by Dale to adjourn. Voting Aye: All (Motion carried
6:0, Commissioner Robran left at 7:50 p.m.)
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Next Meeting: September 17, 2013at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brad Martens
City Administrator