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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
February 28, 2018 - 7:00pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on February 28, 2018, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
Also present was 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. Agenda Approval
a. Agenda
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – January 16, 2018
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations - None
7. Unfinished Business - None
8. New Business
a. Ravinia Neighborhood Park Proposals
City Administrator Martens informed the commission that seven playground proposals were
received through the request for proposal process. Submitters were asked to provide equipment at
two dollar values, $60,000 and $80,000. City Administrator Martnens informed the commission that
the next step would be to review each of the seven proposals and narrow down to 2-3 vendors to
move forward. Due to the need to move around the room and review proposals, the camera would
be shut off during the review period and turned back on afterwards. Commissioners review
proposals and discussed preferences.
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Nybo invite the top three vendors, St. Croix
Recreation/Burke, Northland Recreation, and Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground to present to the
Parks and Trails Commission at the March meeting.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
The commission directed staff to invite area residents to the meeting to seek their input.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications
City Administrator Martens answered questions from Commissioners related to the report.
Commissioner Robran informed the Commission that the City held a meeting with groups that host
events at Lions Park to provide an overview of upcoming construction near the facility.
Commissioner Robran stated the meeting was very helpful and thanked the staff.
b. History of the Parks and Trails Commission
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City Administrator Martens provided an overview of the report which was a follow up to a discussion
from the February meeting. Commissioners discussed the history of the Parks and Trails
Commission and how to celebrate the upcoming 15 year anniversary. The Commission directed
staff to draft a resolution for the City Council to review in August and to make a note in the summer
newsletter.
c. Recreation Coordinator Update
City Administrator Martens provided an update on the search process for the Recreation
Coordinator position.
10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Chair Anderson provided an overview of the February 22nd City Council meeting. City Administrator
Martens answered questions from the Commission.
b. Garden Club Report
Chair Anderson informed the Commission that a seed planting event is scheduled for Tuesday,
March 6th.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report
Commissioner Meister provided an update from the recent technical advisory committee meeting
related to the subwatershed assessment. Commissioner Meister informed the Commission that the
quality of Cook Lake is much higher than previously understood and needs to be protected. Chair
Anderson informed the Commission he will be attending the March Elm Creek Watershed
Commission meeting.
d. Park Dedication Fund
Commissioners discussed the potential for park acquisition of the Rockford School District property.
11. Other Business/Announcements
Commissioner Robran provided an update on Country Daze planning activities.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
Commissioners reviewed the upcoming schedule.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Regan, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by
Brad Martens City Administrator