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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
July 19, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on July 19, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Strehler, and Student
Commissioner Beck. Commissioner Robran arrived at 7:14 pm.
Absent: Commissioner Regan
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 Krueger, seconded by Nybo, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – June 21, 2016
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Krueger, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations
a. Kevin Dale – Corcoran Athletic Association
Kevin Dale of the Corcoran Athletic Association presented a check for $14,000 from the
association towards the purchase of the scoreboard for Snyder Field. Mr. Dale provided a recap
of the 2016 baseball season. Commissioners thanked Mr. Dale for his efforts in raising funds for
the scoreboard project and for his work in the Corcoran Athletic Association.
7. Old/Unfinished Business
8. New Business
a. Night to Unite Event Update
City Administrator Martens provided an update on the planned activities for the upcoming event
taking place on August 2nd.
b. Meister Field Improvement Project
City Administrator Martens updated the commission on the downtown utility and street improvement
project which involves trenching through Meister Field to reach the new lift station. The project
includes taking down the fence on the field and putting it back up after completion. Recently staff
met out at the field to prepare for the impacts and through that discussion feel that the fence is not
in adequate condition to put back up and it is recommended for replacement. Commission
members discussed the proposal as well as overall park design for the future.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Krueger, to recommend replacement of the fence using non-
park dedication funds.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
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9. Reports/Information
a. Possible Student Project – Landscape Architect for Park Design
Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Kesselring informed Commissioners that in order to receive the
product the City is looking for, a professional landscape architect would be required. The estimated
cost for providing a design and construction estimate would be $7,000 - $10,000. Commissioners
discussed the opportunity hire a landscape architect and the possible use of park dedication funds.
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Nybo, to recommend the City move forward with drafting a
request for proposal to hire a landscape architect to complete a draft design and construction
budget for the Ravinia neighborhood park.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
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. Park Dedication Fund – Informational only
11. Other Business/Announcements
Chair Anderson updated the Commission on the progress of the garden club which includes an
upcoming garden tour.
Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Kesselring provided an update on the recreation open forum that
took place before the meeting.
Commissioner Robran provided an update on the upcoming Country Daze event. Commissioners
discussed the City table to be held at the event.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar. Commissioner Strehler will attend the July 28th Council
meeting and Commissioner Robran will attend the August 11th City Council meeting.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Meister, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator