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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on June 21, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Nybo, and Regan
Absent: Commissioners Meister, Robran, Strehler, and Student Commissioner Beck
Also present were City Administrator Martens and Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Kesselring.
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 Nybo, seconded by Krueger, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – April 19, 2016
Motion: Made by Regan, seconded by Nybo, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 4:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations - None
7. Old/Unfinished Business
a. Pollinator Plot Installation Project Update
Chairperson Anderson provided an update on the planting that took place on June 8th with help from
volunteers. The Commission thanked Commissioner Meister for her work leading the project.
Chairperson Anderson informed the Commission of an upcoming Garden Club meeting taking place
on June 28th.
8. New Business
a. Neighborhood Park Research
Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Kesselring presented the research completed on various 2-5 acre
parks around the metro area. The presentation included preferred park amenities, successes,
failures, items for consideration, and trends in parks and recreation. The Commission discussed the
information presented and the next steps in park planning. Staff was directed to look into
opportunities to work with the University of Minnesota to secure assistance in park planning.
b. 2017 Budget and Fee Schedule
The Commission discussed budget priorities for 2017. By consensus the Commission requested
$1,000 in the 2017 budget to attend trainings on various park related topics.
c. Rotating Commission Members at Council Meetings
The Commission discussed the opportunity to attend meetings as a liaison of the
commission. The schedule was adjusted in order for individuals to attend the meetings.
d. Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project Update
Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the progress of the downtown utility and
street improvement project.
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e. 2016 Pollinator Summit
Staff presented an upcoming pollinator summit; the Commission recommended Sharon
Meister attend if available and if approved by Council
9. Reports/Information
a. Items from Scheduled May Meeting
The report reviewed by Commission.
b. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
The Report was reviewed by the Commission.
b. Athletic Association
Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Kesselring updated the Commission on athletic association
activities.
c. Park Dedication Fund – Informational only
11. Other Business/Announcements
Commissioner Nybo informed the Commission about an upcoming blood drive.
12. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Nybo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 4:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator