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Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes
June 19, 2018 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on June 19th, 2018, at City Park, 20200 County Road
50 in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Commissioners - Anderson, Meister, Regan, and Robran.
Also present were City Administrator Martens.
Absent were Commissioners Krueger, Nybo, and Strehler.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:20 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 the addition of 8b. Memorial Garden Maintenance.
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Meister, to approve the agenda as amended.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Regan, and Robran.
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – May 29, 2018
Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Regan, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Regan, and Robran.
(Motion carried 4:0)
5. Open Forum - None
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
a. Boardwalk Trail Discussion
City Administrator Martens presented information from a report created by Jessica Christensen
Buck, Recreation Coordinator related to preferred boardwalk style for the proposed Encore
development. Commissioners discussed boardwalk width, materials, various designs from different
projects, and opportunities for a bump out overlook. Commissioners directed staff to request an 8’
wide boardwalk to match other trail widths with a railing similar to the Jidana example or with cable
railings and to use composite materials. Commissioners also requested a bump out overlook
somewhere over the wetland.
8. New Business
a. Shared Use of Park at 20400 County Road 50
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission of an opportunity to lease a portion of the
newly acquired athletic space to a soccer group. Commissioners discussed possible revenue,
available space, priorities for use, cost of construction of facilities, and possible length of an
agreement. Staff was directed to receive additional information for consideration.
b. Memorial Garden Maintenance
The Parks and Trails Commission discussed hiring someone to provide design services for the
Memorial Garden to develop a plan. Chair Anderson shared he had spoken to Roz Milbrandt who
supported the idea. Commissioners directed staff to proceed with hiring Heidi’s Grow Haus to assist
with design services for the Memorial Garden
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9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications
Commissioners discussed upcoming planning items and their impact on the parks system.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Commissioners were updated on recreation programming activities completed by Jessica
Christensen Buck. Commissioners discussed the possibility of increasing hours for the position in
2019.
c. Resignation Notice – Trish Krueger
Commissioners were informed that long-time Commissioner Trish Krueger is resigning from the
Parks and Trails Commission.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on City Council activities.
b. Garden Club Report
Chair Anderson provided an update on the activities of the Garden Club which included a recent
plant exchange.
c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister
Commissioner Meister provided an update on a recently completed sub-watershed assessment.
d. Park Dedication Fund
Commissioners reviewed the fund.
11. Other Business/Announcements - None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
6/28/18 7/12/18 7/26/18 8/9/18 8/23/18 9/13/18 9/27/18
Strehler Meister Strehler Anderson Robran Nybo Regan
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Regan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Regan, and Robran.
(Motion carried 4:0)
Submitted by Brad Martens, City Administrator