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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on April 19, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Strehler, and Student
Commissioner Beck
Absent: Commissioners Robran and Tessmer
Also present were Mayor Guenthner, Public Works Superintendent Meister, 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. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Regan, to approve the agenda with the addition of the
following:
4b. Minutes – January 19, 2016
8c. County Road 10 Bike Trail
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – February 16, 2016
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes with correction to one typo in
item 8a.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
b. Minutes – January 19, 2016
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to approve minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Regan Abstain: Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations
a. Annual Park Update – Pat Meister, Public Works Superintendent
Public Works Superintendent Pat Meister updated the Commission on current conditions of the park
and the priorities for 2016 which includes work in the ice rinks and the addition of supplemental
wood fiber at the playground. Commissioners discussed various park maintenance projects and
provided feedback to Pat on the upcoming projects.
7. Old/Unfinished Business
a. Pollinator Plot Installation Project
Commissioner Meister informed the Commission of the status of the project and of a planting event
scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016. Commission members and Superintendent Meister
discussed the preferred process for preparing the plot in advance of the seeding. Commissioners
directed Superintendent Meister to coordinate two roundup applications to remove unwanted
species in advance of the planting.
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b. Park Planning Discussion
Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the status of various park planning activities
taking place in the City.
8. New Business
a. Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines
City Administrator Martens presented the updated Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines.
Commissioners discussed the proposed additional parks and how they will be incorporated into the
comprehensive plan. Additional discussion took place regarding housing types and for the need to
effectively manage stormwater on-site.
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Regan, to recommend approval of the updated Southeast
District Plan and Design Guidelines as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
b. Memorial Garden Maintenance – Mulching Project
Administrator Martens presented a quote from Chelsea to complete a mulching project in the
Memorial Garden. Commissioners directed staff to obtain an additional quote for review and move
forward with the most cost effective option.
c. County Road 10 Bike Trail
Commissioner Krueger informed the Commission that she had met with Brian and Jill Dejewski of
Mobile Hope who shared their concern for the lack of a bike trail on County Road 10. The
Commission discussed the lack of a bike trail and agreed that the road needs improvements in the
future. Staff informed the Commission that there was no project currently under consideration
however the Comprehensive Plan does include a future on-road trail.
9. Reports/Information
a. Tree Giveaway Update
Chairperson Anderson informed the Commission that all 500 trees have been reserved and that the
giveaway would take place on Saturday, April 23rd.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Administrator Martens informed the Commission on the work being completed by Zoe and her
priorities for the summer. It was also shared that Zoe is doing a great job and her work thus far has
been impressive.
c. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – Mayor Guenthner updated the Commission on City Council activities
b. Athletic Association – Administrator Martens updated the Commission that registration for
the CAA has been completed and that the CSA registration is now open.
c. Park Dedication Fund – Informational only
11. Other Business/Announcements
Commissioner Regan thanked Chair Anderson on behalf of the Parks and Trails Commission for
the work he has done to coordinate the tree giveaway program.
12. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Nybo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
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Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator