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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2018 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on November 20, 2018, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Commissioners – Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, Councilmember Schultz, and Recreation Coordinator
Christensen Buck.
Absent was Commissioner Robran.
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, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – October 16, 2018 Meeting Work Session*
b. Minutes – October 16, 2018 Work Session*
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Meister, to approve the meeting and work session minutes as
presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
5. Open Forum – None
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
a. Park Master Planning RFP*
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck provided the Commission with an overview of the park
master planning RFP. City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the RFP would be
extended to Landform and Wenck with a process similar to the one used for the playground in
Ravinia. Commissioners discussed some items that they would like to see added to the RFP
including a regulation baseball field, multi-use building, and ice rinks.
Motion: Made by Regan, seconded by Nybo, to recommend City Council move forward with the
request for proposals.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
b. Park Naming Process*
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck updated the Commission on the park naming survey
stating that the preferred theme was Minnesota wildlife and natural resources. City Administrator
Martens informed the Commission of staff’s process on Wildflower Park being the suggested name.
The Commission discussed other possible names for the park.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Nybo, to recommend City Council moves forward with
naming the park in Ravinia, Wildflower Park.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
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8. New Business
a. County Road Trail Corridor Feasibility Study*
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission of an opportunity to share costs for a
feasibility study for trails along county roads. Commissioners discussed the benefits and potential
cost of the study. The Commission directed staff to bring the feasibility study opportunity to City
Council and recommend they proceed with the study.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only*
Chairperson Anderson inquired about the weather station at 10030 Cain Rd, Corcoran, MN 55374.
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that staff would go out to the property and
provide an update at the next meeting.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update*
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck updated the Commission of items she had been working
on including youth sports, obtaining ice rink attendants, and preparing materials for the Parks and
Trails Commission meeting.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report – Councilmember Schultz*
Councilmember Schultz updated the Commission on the City Council meeting on November 19th,
2018 with topics regarding the City Hall remodel and community meetings. Commissioners
discussed the sign for the “Kevin Dale Press Box” which was approved at a recent City Council
meeting.
b. Garden Club Report
Chairperson Anderson updated the Commission on the most recent meeting where members
trimmed the garden, trees, and plants at City Hall. Chairperson Anderson informed the Commission
on the Crow Hassen Park plan that is being updated. Commissioners discussed having the NW
Trails Association attend the January meeting to provide an update on their current and future
plans.
c. Park Dedication Fund*
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the Bass Lake Crossing second addition
park dedication fees will be added around January. Commissioner Nybo requested adding a
discussion about dog parks in Corcoran to the agenda for the next meeting.
11. Other Business/Announcements
a. Discussion on December 18, 2018 Meeting
Commissioners discussed cancelling the December 18, 2018 meeting.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Strehler, to cancel the Parks and Trails Commission
meeting scheduled to take place on December 18, 2018.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
10/25/18 11/8/18 11/19/18* 12/13/18 12/27/18 1/10/19 1/24/19
Meister Strehler Anderson Robran Nybo Regan Christenson
* Monday – rescheduled due to Thanksgiving holiday
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Strehler, seconded by Christenson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm.
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Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator