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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
May 16, 201 9 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 16, 2019, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Commissioners — Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Dugan, and Strehler.
Also present were City Administrator Martens, Councilmember Keefe, and Recreation Coordinator
Christensen Buck.
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
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Dugan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes — April 18, 2019 Meeting
Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Dugan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
5. Open Forum —None
6. Presentations —None
7. Unfinished Business —None
8. New Business
a. Preliminary Plat for Rolling Hills Acres at 6730 Rolling Hills Road
City Administrator Martens provided an overview of the 40 acre parcel located at 6730 Rolling Hills
Road and how it impacts the Parks and Trails Commission. Staff recommended approval of land
dedication for the off -road trail easement and the remainder as cash -in -lieu of land. The
Commissioners went through the benefits of going with that option.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Christenson, to recommend approval of land dedication for
the planned off -road trail easement and cash -in -lieu of land for the remaining park dedication.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, and Dugan. Abstain: Strehler
(Motion carried 5 :0)
b. Park Rules Review
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck gave an overview of the current park rules and provided
the Commission with rules that other cities have implemented at their parks. The Commission
discussed rules regarding alcohol, tobacco, and golf. Staff informed the Commission that the next
step is to bring the rules through the Development Review Committee to obtain additional feedback.
9. Reports /information
a. Active Planning Applications — Informational only
City Administrator Martens and Councilmember Keefe updated the Commission on the Applewood
Pointe proposal. Commissioners discussed the variances that the development would need in order
to proceed.
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b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck updated the Commission on items that she has been
working on such as preparing for the start of baseball, the start of soccer registration, Night to Unite
meetings, Corcoran Country Daze bean bag tournament planning, and City Park master planning.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report — Councilmember Keefe
Councilmember Keefe provided an update from the most recent City Council meetings including
items such as the Applewood Pointe proposed development, the development rights program, the
City Hall remodel, and irrigation at Wildflower Park.
b. Garden Club Report
Chairperson Anderson informed the Commission that the tree giveaway allowed for all except
approximately a dozen trees being handed out.
c. Park Dedication Fund
City Administrator Martens provided an update to the Commission on the M/1 Homes second phase
contribution being added to the Park Dedication Fund. Councilmember Keefe asked for information
regarding the allocated amount for City Park.
11. Other Business /Announcements — None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
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13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Meister to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Meister, Nybo, Dugan, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator