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City of Corcoran
Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
Minutes
June 24, 2014- 7:00 PM
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on June 24, 2014, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Strehler,
Tessmer and Student Commissioner Monzo,.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, Administrative Support/Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
Smith-Arens, and Council Liaison Councilor Asleson
Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
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1. Call to Order Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: made by Robran, seconded by Nybo to approve the Agenda changing the order to 5a and
5b, to accommodate for the guest speaking on 8a.and 8c.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Strehler, Tessmer,
(Motion carried 9:0)
b. Minutes 04/15/2014
Motion: made by Robran seconded by Dale to approve the Minutes as presented
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Tessmer; Strehler abstained
as she was not present for that meeting.
(Motion carried 8:0)
4. Open Forum - None
5. Presentations - listed in 8a and 8c
a. Memorial Garden Planning (moved from 8a.)
Introduction to Chelsea Caye
i.
A discussion to form a subcommittee with commissioners Meister, Anderson, Resident Roz
Milbrandt, and contracted Chelsea Caye
Motion: made by Robran seconded by Tessmer to approve removal of recommended plants on
invoice quote for $390.00 and add new plants with available funds.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Strehler, Tessmer,
(Motion carried 9:0)
b. Lake Independence Regional Trailhead at 23475 CR 10 Rezoning, Site Plan and Variance
PID 18-119-23-12-0002 City File 14-010 (moved from 8c.)
A briefing was given by Josh Bowe, Three Rivers Park District as to the trail head that
would be built on this property
Motion: made by Robran seconded by Krueger to approve the plans as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Strehler, Tessmer,
(Motion carried 9:0)
City of Corcoran
Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
Minutes
June 24, 2014- 7:00 PM
6. Reports/Information
a. Active Corcoran Planning Applications- Informal no action required
7. Old/Unfinished Business
a. Scoreboard Fundraising Request
Discussion was led by Dale discussing the amount that have been raised to purchase a scoreboard
for the City ball field and looking towards the City to match funds.
Submitted by
Jill Smith-Arens
City of Corcoran
Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission
Minutes
June 24, 2014- 7:00 PM
Motion: made by Robran seconded by Regan to bring back to the next meeting with costs for
electrical work
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Strehler, Tessmer,
(Motion carried 9:0)
8. New Business
b. Park Planning Discussion
Discussed park planning options and how the available funds can be spend most effectively. Need
to consider the options with the new developments coming in. Staff to provide additional information
at the next meeting.
9. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Liaison -Councilor Asleson
b. Athletic Association
c. Park Dedication Fund*
d. Robran gave an update on Country Daze
10. Other Business
11. Announcements
12. Adjournment
Motion: made by Krueger seconded by Tessmer to adjourn the meeting
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, Strehler, Tessmer,
(Motion carried 9:0)
9:10 the meeting adjourned
Submitted by: Jill Smith-Arens