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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2016 -7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on February 16, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Dale, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
Absent: Commissioners Krueger, Regan, Robran, Tessmer, and Student Commissioner Beck.
Also present was 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. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: Made by Dale, seconded by Nybo, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – January 19, 2016
Minutes were reviewed by the Commission and considered accurate; commissioners did not act on
the minutes as a quorum of members who attended that meeting was not present.
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations - None
7. Old/Unfinished Business
a. Pollinator Plot Installation Project – Commissioner Meister presented the topic and stated
that she and Commissioner Anderson had met to discuss possible locations at City Hall. The
Commission agreed with the recommended location as presented. Commissioner Meister
will provide a list of materials needed for the planting to take place and bring a
recommended event date to the Commission at the next meeting.
8. New Business
a. City Council Liaison Expectations – City Administrator Martens informed the Commission
that the City Council was interested in hearing some feedback from the Commission on the
best use of the City Council liaison at the meeting. Commissioners shared that the input is
helpful and that the update at the end of the meeting is appreciated. The Commission
further stated that the most helpful use would be for the City Council liaison to present their
input and information as a general representation of the City Council and not that of the
individual person. This would help get a better sense on support of the topic they are
considering or learning about.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
b. Regional Recreation Amenity Update – Chair Anderson informed the Commission that he
attended the February 11, 2016 work session of the City Council where the topic of the
Regional Recreation Amenity was discussed. The Commission discussed past work
completed on the topic and the best way to keep the momentum moving forward. City
Administrator Martens informed the Commission that further discussion would take place at
the March 10, 2016 City Council meeting.
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c. Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Recruitment Update – City Administrator Martens updated
the Commission that five applicants have been interviewed and that an offer has been
made.
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – The Commission accepted the report
b. Athletic Association – Commissioner Dale informed the Commission that registration is open
and that some age groups are already full
c. Park Dedication Fund – Informational only
11. Other Business/Announcements
Chair Anderson informed the Commission that Kevin Dale has decided to not continue on the Parks
and Trails Commission and that this would be his final meeting. The Parks and Trails Commission
shared their sincere appreciation to Commissioner Dale for all he has contributed and that he will
be missed.
12. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Dale, to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Dale, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator