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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 21, 2020, in Corcoran, MN.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.021 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks and
Trails Commission meeting was held remotely through electronic means using the audio and video
conferencing platform Zoom.
Present via telephonic or other electronic means were Commissioners —Christenson, Dugan, Meister,
Nybo, and Strehler.
Commissioner Hoffman joined electronically at 7:17 pm.
Also present electronically were Councilmember Anderson and City Administrator Martens.
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck was present at City Hall.
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call
Chairperson Meister called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Meister invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
City Administrator Martens provided guidance for the virtual Parks and Trails Commission's first
virtual meeting regarding public comment, voting, and public forum.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Nybo, to approve the agenda.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Meister, Christenson, Dugan, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes — February 20, 2020 Work Session Minutes
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the work session minutes as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Meister, Christenson, Dugan, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. Minutes — February 20, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Me
(Motion carried 5:0)
Open Forum None
5. —
ister, Christenson, Dugan, Nybo, and Strehler.
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that no additional individuals
were on the call aside from Paul Tabone with the Lennar.
6. Presentations — None
7. Unfinished Business — None
8. New Business
a. Preliminary Plat for Tavera
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that no additional individuals
were on the call aside from Paul Tabone with Lennar. City Administrator Martens provided an
overview of the Tavera development, a 549-unit mix of single-family, villa, twinhome, and
townhomes. City Administrator Martens reminded the Commission of the Three Rivers Park
District's Diamond Lake Regional Trail, discussed during the February work session, that would
potentially run through the development. The Commission requested more information about park
dedication and a cost estimate for the park to which City Administrator Martens provided an
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overview of the request specific to the Tavera development requesting both land and cash -in -lieu of
land. The Commission discussed the possibility of keeping more of the woodlands. City
Administrator Martens provides an overview of the minimum density required by the developer that
can limit the amount of woodland saved. Commissioners discussed the additional connections into
the development and future park. City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that the park
proper would be responsibility of the City, but the outlots would be the responsibility of the
developer. Paul Tabone informed the Commission that if they had any questions, he was available
to answer them.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Dugan, to recommend approval of the changes proposed by
staff and acceptance of a combination of park land, off road trail easements and cash -in -lieu of land
to satisfy the park dedication requirements.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Meister, Christenson, Dugan, Hoffman, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
b. Open Space and Preservation Plat for "Paulsen Farms"
City Administrator Martens provided an overview of the 83-acre preliminary plat for 20 new single-
family homes and informed the Commission the athletic search area that was shown on the
Comprehensive Plan. The Commission acknowledged that the athletic search area options on the
Comprehensive Plan are being eliminated which could limit spaces for a future athletic complex in
the western part of Corcoran. City Administrator Martens informed the Commission that there are
currently no future neighborhood parks outside of the MUSA therefore evaluating for those in the
future would be required.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Strehler, to recommend approval of cash -in -lieu of land
for the 20 lots to satisfy park dedication.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Meister, Christenson, Dugan, Hoffman, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
c. Park Dedication Re -Evaluation
City Administrator Martens informed the Commission of the work staff had done to re-evaluate the
park dedication fees and provided them with the updated fees. The Commission inquired about
surrounding cities' park dedication fees in comparison to Corcoran's, to which City Administrator
Martens informed them of the City of Corcoran being within the middle of the range for the
surrounding area.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Dugan, to recommend approval of the new park dedication
fees and the ordinance modifying Section 955 of the City Code.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Meister, Christenson, Dugan, Hoffman, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 6:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications — Informational only
The Commission requested more information on the Eagle Brook Church concept plan. City
Administrator Martens informed the Commission of the process that had occurred up to the City
Council meeting.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck provided an overview of items she had been working on
including youth baseball, Country Daze, Parks and Trails items, and emergency management tasks
relating to COVID-19. Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commission of the
field and shelter reservations being postponed.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
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a. City Council Report
Councilmember Anderson provided updates to the Commission from Council meeting items such as
the Diamond Lake Regional Trail, Hackamore Road Improvement project, City Hall remodel, and
emergency preparedness. The Commission requested additional information on the letters of
support for the intersection of CSAH 19 and CR 117.
b. Garden Club Report
Tom Anderson provided an update on the tree giveaway stating that 8-9 trees have yet to be picked
c. Park Dedication Fund
11. Other Business/Announcements -None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
a. Attendance of Council Meetings Discussion
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck requested that the Commission discuss virtually attending
the Council meetings beginning with May 28. Commissioners agreed to attend as available and to
inform staff if they are unable to attend the meeting.
City Council Meetings
5/28/20
6/11/20
6/25/20
7/9/20
7/23/20
8/13/20
8/27/20
Hoffman
Christenson
Meister
Strehler
Dugan
Nybo
Hoffman
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by
Christenson, seco
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Meiste
(Motion carried 6:0)
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nded by Nybo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 pm.
Christenson, Dugan, Hoffman, Nybo, and Strehler.
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator