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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
May 29, 2018 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 29th, 2018, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Commissioners - Anderson, Meister, Nybo, and Regan.
Commissioner Robran arrived at 7:01 pm.
Commissioner Strehler arrived at 7:04 pm.
Also present were City Administrator Martens and Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck.
Absent was Commissioner Krueger.
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
City Administrator Martens requested to move items 8a.-8d. to before 7a.
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to approve the changes to the agenda.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Robran.
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – April 17, 2018*
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Regan, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Robran.
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations – None
8. New Business
a. Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD for Fehn Meadows 2nd Addition*
City Administrator Martens gave an overview of the proposal and stated that it would create 14 lots
from an existing 62.7 acre parcel. City Administrator Martens stated that it is an Open Space and
Preservation Plat which requires meeting many additional requirements. Commissioners were
asked to consider a motion to recommend approval of cash-in-lieu of land fee for park dedication. A
representative for the project, Chris Rains, gave an overview of how they chose to organize the
development.
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Nybo, to approve cash-in-lieu of land fee for park
dedication. Commissioners discussed the possibility of sewer and water in the future and what the
next steps would be.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
b. Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD for Encore*
City Administrator Martens gave an overview of the timeline and some things the project would
include such as an open space park, neighborhood park, trails, and an amenity center.
Commissioners were asked to consider a motion to recommend approval of land dedication,
pavement of trails, and construction of boardwalk to meet park dedication. Commissioner Robran
requested more information about access to the open space and neighborhood parks in regard to
paths and parking. Commissioners reviewed the boardwalk and debated between having railings
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and the width of the boardwalk. Commissioners discussed the concerns of the amenity center being
private with Commissioner Strehler stating that she did not believe it will be well utilized. Staff stated
that they will put together a report on boardwalks with information on railings and maintenance
needs.
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Regan, to approve staff proposal with the exception of the
boardwalk size.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
c. City Park Irrigation Plan*
City Administrator Martens updated the Commissioners on the leftover funds from the Twins grant
and a recent donation from the Northwest Area Jaycees. The donation from the Jaycees will fully
finance irrigation of Meister Field and includes booster pump to support future irrigation.
Motion: Made by Regan, seconded by Nybo, to recommend that staff proceed with the project as
recommended.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
d. Lake Independence Regional Trail Master Planning*
City Administrator Martens provided an overview of the conference call that he and Recreation
Coordinator Christensen Buck had with Three Rivers Park District in regards to Lake Independence
Regional Trail. Three Rivers Park District is planning to add a bike repair station at the trail head
and was looking for any additional feedback that staff or the Commissioners had. Commissioners
discussed trail maintenance with regards to mowing and plowing.
7. Unfinished Business
a) Ravinia Neighborhood Park Design*
City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the suggested changes to the playground
made by the subcommittee. Commissioners discussed the importance of the standalone boulder to
the playground.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Regan, directing staff to proceed with changes to the
playground design as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only*
City Administrator Martens provided an overview of a proposed continuum of care project run by St.
Therese presented at the most recent Council meeting. Commissioners discussed the positives and
negatives of having an additional 55 and older development.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update*
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck updated the Commissioners on the tasks she had been
working on including cricket meetings, field reservations, picnic shelter reservations, and a grass
volleyball tournament.
c. Tree Giveaway Recap*
Chair Anderson provided an overview of the tree giveaway stating that only 10 trees are leftover.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
City Administrator Martens gave an overview of the various developments discussed and the
increase in jobs with the proposed St. Therese continuum of care development.
b. Garden Club Report
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Chair Anderson provided an update stating that the Garden Club will be meeting once a month in
an effort to generate interest.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister
d. Park Dedication Fund*
City Administrator Martens mentioned the transfer of $250,000 for the purchase of the Rockford
School District property stating that the deal will be closed on June 1st.
11. Other Business/Announcements
City Administrator Martens informed the Commissioners that the June meeting would include a park
tour of City Park, the upcoming park in Ravinia, and the Rockford School District property.
Commissioner Nybo informed the Commission that she will not be in town for the June Parks and
Trails meeting.
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
5/10/18 5/24/08 6/14/18 6/28/18 7/12/18 7/26/18 8/9/18
Robran Nybo Regan Strehler Meister Strehler Anderson
Commissioner Regan and City Administrator Martens both stated they would be unable to attend
the City Council meeting on June 14th. City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that
Commissioner Krueger may be stepping down and the City will be advertising the opening in the
next newsletter. Commissioner Strehler volunteered to attend the Council meeting on June 28th.
Commissioners discussed an individual that showed an interest in being on the Parks and Trails
Commission during the tree giveaway, but that he would be out of town many times over the
summer.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator