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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2016 -7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on January 19, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Tessmer, and
Student Commissioner Beck.
Absent: Commissioners Robran and Strehler
Also present were Councilmember Keefe and City Administrator Martens.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Election
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission of the process of electing a Chairperson and
Vice-Chairperson.
Motion: Made by Tessmer, seconded by Dale, to elect Tom Anderson as Chairperson and Chad
Robran as Vice-Chairperson for 2016.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Tessmer
(Motion carried 7:0)
4. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Krueger, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Tessmer
(Motion carried 7:0)
5. Minutes
a. Minutes – November 17, 2015
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Meister, to approve the Minutes with amendment to typo in
opening paragraph stating inaccurate meeting date.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Tessmer
(Motion carried 7:0)
6. Open Forum - None
7. Presentations - None
8. Old/Unfinished Business - None
9. New Business
a. Parks and Trails Review for Beacon Academy Charter School – Commissioners discussed
proposed project in sketch plan phase in regards to recommended park dedication
requirements, trail plan, parking lot, and opportunity of sharing resources. Commissioners
provided direction to staff that the project would be a benefit to the City and that there is
interest in sharing resources such as gymnasium space and playground equipment.
Commissioners also discussed the opportunity to align a neighborhood park with the
proposed school property.
b. Garden Installation Project – Commissioner Meister presented the idea to install a pollinator
plot on City property. Commissioners discussed and shared support for the project.
Commissioner Meister volunteered to review possible locations to present to the
Commission at the February meeting.
c. Annual Council Report and 2016 Priorities – Commissioners reviewed a draft memo
highlighting accomplishments from 2015 and discussed priorities for 2016. Agreed upon
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priorities included developing a plan to purchase the Roehlke property, assist the seasonal
recreation coordinator position to successfully transition some programming to the City, plan
for the neighborhood park in Ravinia, develop a pollinator plot at City Hall, and update the
park dedication ordinance. Staff was directed to update the draft memo for Chairperson
Anderson to present to the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
(Motion carried 8:0)
10. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
b. Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Recruitment Update – City Administrator Martens updated
the Commission that four applications have been received and that application review will
begin February 1, 2016.
c. Scoreboard Project Update – City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the
City had received a grant in the amount of $12,275 to complete the project. Implementation
will coordinated by the City Administrator and Commissioner Dale.
d. Commissioner Term Update – City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on terms
that expire on February 29, 2016 and the planned appointment process.
e. Lease Termination Notice-Rockford School District – City Administrator Martens informed
the Commission that the Rockford School District submitted a letter to the City to terminate
the lease effective December 31, 2016. The intent is to negotiate a new lease for use
beyond 2016.
11. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – Councilmember Keefe updated the Commission on City Council
activities
b. Athletic Association – Commissioner Dale informed the Commission that registration will
begin soon.
c. Park Dedication Fund – Informational only
12. Other Business/Announcements - None
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Dale, seconded by Krueger, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Tessmer
(Motion carried 7:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator