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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on October 17, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler.
Also present was City Administrator Martens.
Absent was Commissioner Regan
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 Krueger, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – September 19, 2017
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations - None
7. Unfinished Business - None
8. New Business
a. Park Planning Discussion – Northeast Corcoran
City Administrator Martens provided an overview of the proposed development plan presented to
the City Council on September 28, 2017. Commissioners discussed natural resources in the area,
trail connections, public and private recreation amenities, the need for three types of parks,
connections to development in Rogers, and preference for native landscaping in the development.
Commissioners directed staff to plan for an open space park that transitions to a neighborhood park
as it moves north and to refine the off-road trail plan to have one primary connection to the north.
b. Use of Park Dedication Funds for Off-road Trails
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the City Council was interested in using
park dedication funds for a trail adjacent to a proposed Willow Drive and Larkin Road Improvement
project. Commissioners discussed the existing amount of park dedication, anticipated additional
park dedication revenue in the near future, phasing the trail to reduce the amount of park dedication
funds used, the preference of bituminous or gravel trails, and the need to have funds for the
Roehlke athletic complex.
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Krueger, to recommend park dedication funds be used for
the trail to pay for fifty percent of the cost up to $400,000.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
c. Recreation Coordinator Job Description and Duties
City Administrator Martens presented the proposed job duties and timeline for the Recreation
Coordinator position. Commissioners directed staff to proceed as outlined in the report.
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9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only, no action taken
b. Ravinia Neighborhood Park Planning Meeting Recap
Commissioners Anderson, Strehler, and Robran provided an update on the neighborhood meeting that
took place prior to the Commission meeting. Approximately 20-30 people were in attendance to share
their thoughts on the park and amenities. Commissioners discussed the amenities requested as well as
their ideas for the park. Staff was directed to provide an overview of the comments left by attendees at
the next meeting.
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Commissioners reviewed the report.
b. Garden Club Report
Chair Anderson shared that a bulb planting event would be taking place in November.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister
Commissioner Meister informed the Commission that the October meeting had been cancelled and
that an alternate member is recommended to attend meetings.
d. Park Dedication Fund
Commissioners reviewed the report.
11. Other Business/Announcements
Commissioner Robran provided an update on 2018 Country Daze planning including possible band
options.
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that there were no planned agenda items for
November.
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Meister to cancel the November Parks and Trails
Commission meeting.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the calendar. Commissioner Robran stated he was taking the December
28th meeting for Commissioner Strehler.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Krueger, seconded by Meister, to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Krueger, Meister, Nybo, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator