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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on January 17, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Student Commissioner
Beck.
Absent were Commissioners Robran and Strehler.
Also present were Councilor Bottema 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 to appoint a chairperson and
vice-chairperson.
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Nybo, to appoint Tom Anderson as Chairperson for 2017.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 5:0)
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Regan, to appoint Trish Krueger as Vice-Chairperson for
2017.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Krueger, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Minutes
a. Minutes – November 15, 2016
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 5:0)
6. Open Forum - None
7. Presentations – None
8. Unfinished Business – None
9. New Business
a. Annual Report and 2017 Priorities
City Administrator Martens presented a draft report that included accomplishments from 2016 and a
draft priority list for 2017. By consensus the Commission directed staff to draft the report for
presentation to the City Council.
b. 2017 Budget Overview
City Administrator Martens presented the report and informed the Commission of the $1,000
training budget allocated to the Parks and Trails Commission. The Commission discussed possible
training opportunities.
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c. Twins Grant Funds Update
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the City had received a Twins grant in the
amount of $15,000 however the request was for $40,000. The Commission was informed that staff
will speak to groups to attempt to obtain additional funding for the Meister Field improvement
project.
d. Rockford School District Lease Update
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission on discussions between the City and the
Rockford School District. The school district fields will be available for use in 2017 while a lease
agreement is being drafted.
10. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
b. Commissioner Term update
The Commission reviewed the report.
11. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – Councilor Bottema
Councilor Bottema asked the Parks and Trails Commission members what their role was in their
minds and how they can best serve the City. Commissioners discussed reviewing long range
planning, specific plan reviews, and the coordination of events and projects.
b. Garden Club Report
Chair Anderson and Commissioner Meister provided an update on Garden Club activities.
c. Park Dedication Fund – Informational only
12. Other Business/Announcements
Commissioner Nybo asked about the status of the speed study near the City Park. City
Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the Council has authorized staff to request the
study.
13. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar and traded the February dates so Chair Anderson could
present an update to the City Council.
14. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Krueger, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator