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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on February 21, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler. Commissioner Krueger arrived
at 7:05 pm.
Also present were Councilor Dejewski, Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Bauer, and City Administrator
Martens.
Absent were Commissioners Regan and Robran. Also absent was Student Commissioner Beck.
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 Meister, to approve the agenda with the addition of 6b. Nicole
Bauer Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Introduction and swapping the order of new business to
begin with item 8c.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – January 17, 2017
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 4:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations
a. Kevin Dale – Corcoran Athletic Association
Kevin Dale of the Corcoran Athletic Association presented a proposed Snyder Field press box
project to the Commission with a request to match raised funds in the amount of $3,000 to complete
the project. The Commission discussed the request.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to recommend approval of allocating $3,000 towards
the press box project.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. Nicole Bauer – Seasonal Recreation Coordinator
Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Nicole Bauer introduced herself to the Commission and provided
an overview of her background and upcoming projects.
7. Unfinished Business – None
8. New Business
c. Interim Use Permit, Variance, and Preliminary Plat for Community Solar Garden
City Administrator presented the request and an overview of the park related impacts.
Commissioners discussed park dedication, location of the future open space park, trail location, and
timing of paving. Mark Zweig representing Sunrise Energy Development responded to questions
from the Commission.
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Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Krueger, to recommend approval of dedication for land for
an eight foot wide trail with a 30 foot wide trail easement, plus cash in lieu of land in the amount of
$3,525; paving the trail deferred until a future time.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
a. Ravinia Neighborhood Park Concept Review
City Administrator Martens presented two concepts designed by Wenck Associates as phase one of
the design process. Commissioners discussed the proposals and their features. By consensus
concept one was preferred with the use of more natural looking play equipment that was shown in
concept two. The Commission also provided staff with direction that they would like to see the
ability to add a community garden in the future and that a permanent water station is preferred.
b. Regional Athletic Complex Discussion
City Administrator Martens informed the Parks and Trails Commission of a recent City Council
discussion on the proposed regional athletic complex in which staff was directed to take no action
and let the options expire. Commissioners asked questions of Councilor Dejewski who provided
explanation of the decision.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – Councilor Dejewski
Councilor Dejewski provided an update to the Parks and Trails Commission on City Council
activities and answered questions.
b. Garden Club Report
Chair Anderson and Commissioner Meister provided an update on Garden Club activities including
the tree giveaway program, future garden site at the City Park, and an upcoming seed planting
event on March 7th.
c. Park Dedication Fund
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that no activity had taken place and that the
report will again go in the packets after the hiring of the Accountant position.
11. Other Business/Announcements
City Administrator Martens informed the Parks and Trails Commission of the upcoming joint
meeting of the City Council, Parks and Trails Commission, and Planning Commission to kick off the
Comprehensive Plan Update process on March 16th.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Meister, to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator