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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-19 - Parks and Trails MinutesCity of Corcoran Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Minutes August 19, 2014 - 7:00 PM The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on August 19, 2014, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Commissioners - Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Tessmer. Robran arrived late at 7:05. Absent: Commissioner Regan and Strehler Also present were City Administrator Martens, Administrative Support /Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Smith - Arens, and Liaison Mayor Ken Guenthner. Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval a. Agenda — Items were added to 8a. and 9d. Motion: made by Meister, seconded by Nybo to approve the Agenda as presented Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Tessmer, (Motion carried 6:0) b. Minutes 07/15/2014 Motion: made by Dale seconded by Krueger to approve the Minutes as presented Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, Tessmer (Motion carried 7:0) 4. Open Forum - None 5. Presentations - None 6. Reports /Information a. Active Corcoran Planning Applications — Informational City Administrator Brad Martens updated commissioners. b. Summary of Park Dedication History — Commission reviewed this project requesting staff making a map tracking the trail easements and use a different format to simplify viewing. Motion: made by Meister seconded by Krueger Recommend to direct staff to continue project. Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, Tessmer (Motion carried 7:0) 7. Old /Unfinished Business a. Park Planning — Roehlke Property — Discussion on a vision and plan for the necessary needs and feasibility to correspond with the city's growth and development for the next 15 years for athletic fields and trails. Motion: made by Krueger seconded by Robran for Council to adopt a resolution that the Parks and Trails Commission affirm its support for the purchase and improvement of the Roehlke property for park space and recommends the City Council direct staff to plan and design the Roehlke property and plan for its purchase. Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, Tessmer (Motion carried 7:0) 8. New Business — (Added item 8a.) a. Hennepin Youth Sports Program — Informational discussion on Hennepin Youth Sports Program Request for Proposal 9. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports — (Added item 9d.) a. City Council Liaison — Mayor Guenthner b. Athletic Association — Discussion on matching funds for score board and using possible grant. Administrator Martens agreed to write a grant and bring back to commission before submittal deadline. City of Corcoran Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Minutes August 19, 2014 - 7:00 PM c. Park Dedication Fund - Informational d. Garden Committee Report - Updates were given by Anderson and Meister proposing to add more perennials to the memorial gardens. Motion: made by Robran seconded by Tessmer to take up to $500.00 towards improvement of the Memorial Garden Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, Tessmer (Motion carried 7:0) 10. Other Business - none 11. Announcements — - Update on Country Daze by Robran. The commission thanked Chad for his efforts. - A discussion to change meeting location to Roehlke property to view site. Motion: made by Anderson seconded by Krueger to schedule next meeting at Public Works building meet at 6:30 for tour of site meeting at 7:00. Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, Tessmer, (Motion carried 7:0) 12. Adjournment — Motion: made by Dale seconded by Tessmer to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, Tessmer, (Motion carried 7:0)