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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on April 18, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Student Commissioner Beck.
Commissioner Strehler arrived at 7:10 pm.
Also present were Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Bauer, and City Administrator Martens.
Absent were Commissioners Krueger and Robran.
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 Nybo, to approve the agenda with the addition of 9b. Lease
Agreement Update, 9c. Meister Field Project Update, and 9d. Roehlke Purchase Agreement
Extension.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – February 21, 2017
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, and Regan
(Motion carried 4:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations - None
7. Unfinished Business
a. Ravinia Neighborhood Park Concept Review
City Administrator Martens presented the updated park concept based upon feedback of the
commission at the February 21st meeting and outlined a schedule for moving forward with the
project. Commissioners discussed costs, timing of amenities, concerns about safety with grading
and landscaping only in 2017, schedule, and involvement of neighboring community.
Motion: Made by Regan, seconded by Meister, to recommend the City Council move forward with
the project to begin grading and landscaping work in 2017.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
8. New Business
c. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review
City Administrator Martens updated the commission on the process for the update to the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. The commission was asked to begin considering whether trail gaps existed, if
the trails proposed were the correct types of trails, and if parks should be added, removed, or
moved. Commissioners discussed the existing plan and the need to be prepared to make
recommendations at an upcoming meeting with the City Planner.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
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b. Lease Agreement Update
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that a lease agreement had been approved
with the Rockford School District for use of the fields for 2017. The lease requires a $5,000
payment to the school district. Commissioners discussed the terms of the agreement and future
plans for athletic space.
c. Meister Field Improvement Project
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that $40,000 has been secured for the
$50,850 project. Staff will be requesting the remaining funds from the Corcoran Lions Club.
d. Roehlke Purchase Agreement Extension
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that the City Council reviewed a proposal to
extend the purchase agreement on what is known as the Roehlke property for one year and that the
Council tabled the decision to the April 27th meeting. Commissioners discussed the need for athletic
space in the community and their support for the Roehlke property.
Motion: Made by Regan, seconded by Nybo, to recommend the City Council extend the purchase
agreement and keep the purchase of athletic space a priority for the community.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Commissioner Regan provided an update from the March 23, 2017 meeting as the Parks and Trails
Commission liaison.
b. Garden Club Report
Chair Anderson and Commissioner Meister provided an update on Garden Club activities including
the tree giveaway on Saturday. Also mentioned was that the pollinator plot is in good condition.
c. Park Dedication Fund
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that the fund is approximately $506,000.
11. Other Business/Announcements
Commissioner Meister provided an update on activities of the Elm Creek Watershed Management
Commission including an upcoming manure management ordinance requirement.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar. Commissioners Regan and Nybo switched meetings in July.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Regan, seconded by Nybo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator