HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-20 - Parks and Trails MinutesCorcoran Parks and Trails Commission
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Minutes
Present: Trish Krueger, Tom Cossette, Robert Vassallo, Chad Robran, Kevin Dale,
Thomas Anderson, Joan Parks, Rachel Tessmer
Absent: Val Nybo, Alt. Commissioner Joe Mailhot, Alt. Commissioner Glen Monzo,
Lindsay Jacobs, Michelle Hansmann, Council Liaison
Other: Deputy Clerk Jeanie Heinecke
1. Chair Krueger called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Corcoran Civic Center.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of:
a. Agenda
Added
2d. Minutes of 04 -06 -10 Special Meeting
5e. Park picnic tables and benches update
5g. Dog Park Discussion
5h. Tree giveaway update
7g. Greenway Corridor update
Removed
7d. Tree preservation update
Motion: by Anderson, Second by Cossette to accept agenda as amended.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks, Tessmer
(Motion carried 8:0)
b. Minutes of 3 -16 -10
Correct spelling of Rachel Tessmer's name. Remove Michelle Hansmann and
Kevin Dale from absent list as they did attend the meeting.
Motion: by Cossette, Second by Robran to accept 03.16.10 meeting minutes as
amended.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks, Tessmer
(Motion carried 8:0)
c. Minutes of 3 -23 -10
Correct spelling of Rachel Tessmer's name. Update to include mention of Tom
Cosssette Park Dedication fee structure presentation.
Motion: by Robran, Second by Dale to accept 03.23. 10 meeting minutes as
amended.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks, Tessmer
(Motion carried 8:0)
d. Minutes of 04 -06 -10 Special Meeting
Motion: by Robran, Second by Tessmer to accept 04.06.10 special meeting
minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks,
Tessmer (Motion carried 8:0)
4. Open Forum
None
5. Presentations
None
6. Old / Unfinished Business:
a. Review of: proposed TKDA consultant Proposal
Open discussion of TKDA proposal resulted in all agreeing Part A was
acceptable. Commissioner Robran requested a list of standards to be
address such as:
• Signage
• Number of bathrooms
• Number of garbage cans
• Plant materials
• Parking lots
• ADA requirements
• Etc
Discussion continued concerning possible liabilities if standards are adopted.
Also discussed was how much standard writing can be done in the 5 hours
alloted on the TKDA proposal. 5 hours will not complete all work necessary
to identify all standards.
Motion: by Robran, Second by Cossette to accept TKDA proposal as presented.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks,
Tessmer (Motion carried 8:0)
b. Review of : Proposed Bonestroo consultant proposal
Commissioners voiced concern that all the data previously prepared by
Bonestroo has not been made available to the Parks & Trails Commission.
Commission will table a vote on the Bonestroo proposal until Tina Goodroad
can attend a Parks & Trails meeting to discuss data from previous projects.
Motion: by Cossette, Second by Robran for Chair Kruger and Commissioner
Cossette to present to council approval of the TKDA proposal and the intent
to invite Bonestroo to a future meeting to discuss maps and cost chart in
2030 Plan.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks,
Tessmer (Motion carried 8:0)
c. Update on Memorial Fund and Capital Fund
Commissioner Robran asked to have the fund report format modified. Also
requested a report of Park expenses
d. Update on Youth Tennis Rental
Council approved tennis court rental at the hourly rate proposed by the
renter.
e. Park Picnic Tables /Fencing
Commissioner Robran updated the commissioners on the temporary fencing
at the park and discussed Superintendent Meister's location of picnic tables
for purchase.
Motion: by Robran, Second by Dale to request purchase of 10 picnic tables.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks,
Tessmer (Motion carried 8:0)
Dog Park
Commissioner Robran began discussion of the need for a dog park in
Corcoran. Further discussion is necessary to determine the need for
specialized use parks.
g. Tree Giveaway
Commissioner Anderson confirmed trees are here for the May 1, 2010
giveaway at the annual clean up day.
7. New Business
None
8. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Liaison
None
b. Athletic Association -Dade
Baseball registration is complete, season kicks off April 26, 2010.
Commissioners asked the Athletic Association to keep them advised of
participation changes that may affect park needs. Athletic Association
donated $500.00 for T -ball fields and $750.00 for maintenance at Snyder
field.
c. Softball League - Robran
All on track for 3 fields to be used on Wednesdays.
d. Memorial Park Sub - Committee
Commissioner Krueger stated all bids are being revisited and a June 1, 2010
start date is expected.
e. Hennepin Youth Sports Grant - Donahue
None
f. Greenway Corridor Committee
Much more discussion by the Greenway Corridor Committee is necessary
before anything substantive will be brought to the Parks & Trails Commission.
9. Other Business
None
10. Announcements
None
11, Adjourn
Motion: by Robran, Second by Anderson to adjourn at 9:25 pm.
Voting Aye: Krueger, Cossette, Vassallo, Robran, Dale, Anderson, Parks,
Tessmer (Motion carried 8:0)
Re pectfully Submitted,
Daniel Dona ue
City Administrator