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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 16, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo.
Also present were Seasonal Recreation Coordinator Bauer, and City Administrator Martens.
Absent were Commissioners Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
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 Kreuger, to approve the agenda with the addition of 9c.
Roehlke Property update
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – April 18, 2017
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, and Nybo Abstain: Krueger
(Motion carried 3:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations
a. Annual Police Report – Matt Gottschalk, Director of Public Safety
Director of Public Safety Gottschalk updated the Commission on construction activities at the park,
after hours visitors at the park, importance of parks for allowing officers to engage with the
community, and Night to Unite planning. The Parks and Trails Commission was also thanked for the
work they’ve done to improve the Memorial Garden area which is used for the firearm safety field
day. Commissioners discussed Night to Unite planning for 2017, park patrols and activity, and
status of speed limit sign move request.
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD for
“Bass Lake Crossing” a residential development at County Road 10 & Larkin Road (PID 25-
119-23-13-0003, 25-119-23-13-0002 and 25-119-23-14-0002) (City File 17- 012)
City Administrator Martens presented the report highlighting Parks and Trails Commission
discussion points including trails, natural resources on the property, and park dedication. Jason
Biederwolf of MI Homes informed the Commission of the cleanup of environmental issues taking
place on site and their intent to preserve as many trees as possible in the northeast corner.
Commissioners discussed the need to preserve natural resources, use of native landscaping on the
site, trail spur to natural resources, the need for a trail to go through the site rather than to push it to
the property to the east, and bituminous trail instead of cement sidewalk.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Kreuger, to recommend approval of land dedication for a trail
connection through the development with access to natural resources in northeast corner and a per
unit cash-in-lieu of land fee
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo
(Motion carried 4:0)
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b. Commissioner Attendance Discussion
City Administrator Martens presented the report indicating that Commissioner Robran’s attendance
record would allow for the Commission to declare a vacancy if they wished. Commissioners
discussed the important traits Commissioner Robran brings to the Commission however that they
are only useful when he is present. Commission directed staff to advertise for commissioners in the
upcoming newsletter and to take no action at this time.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
b. Student Commissioner Resignation – Karin Beck
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the Council had accepted the resignation
of Student Commissioner Karin Beck. Commissioners thanked Karin for her service and discussed
the need to attract additional student members.
c. Roehlke Property Update
Commissioner Krueger informed the Commission that the City Council authorized staff to work with
the Roehlke family attorney to draft a one year extension to the purchase agreement.
Commissioners discussed need for athletic space and proposed location.
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember LaFave provided background on City Council discussions related to the Roehlke
property including the need for additional funds and partners as well as the need to revisit the
discussion during the update of the comprehensive plan.
b. Garden Club Report
Commissioner Nybo shared a recommendation from a resident regarding placing a rain garden in
the Memorial Garden area. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Meister shared that this was a topic
they were considering and believe it would be a good site. Commissioners discussed costs and
maintenance related to a rain garden.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister
Commissioner Meister informed the Commission that staff have been authorized to execute an
agreement for the sub-watershed assessment. Commissioner Meister also discussed the need to
find locations for water monitoring. Commissioners discussed possible access to Jubert Lake from
adjacent properties.
d. Park Dedication Fund
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that the fund is approximately $506,000.
11. Other Business/Announcements
City Administrator Martens discussed the upcoming June meeting to review the parks chapter of the
comprehensive plan and the need to come prepared with recommended changes for the 2040 plan.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar.
Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Krueger, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, and Nybo
(Motion carried 4:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator