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CITY OF CORCORAN
Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2020 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on September 17, 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,
and Strehler.
Commissioner Hoffmann joined electronically at 7:13 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 7:09 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Meister invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Dugan, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 4:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes – June 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Strehler, to approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 4:0)
5. Open Forum – None
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that no additional individuals
were on the call.
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commissioners that no additional individuals
were on the call.
a. Bellwether Open Space Park Planning
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck provided a history of the park planning for the open space
park in the Bellwether development. City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the
costs that would likely be incurred by the City. Commissioner Dugan inquired about material costs,
parking, and overall cost incurred by the City versus the developer. Commissioner Hoffmann
requested additional information from staff regarding the type of material that would be used.
Commissioners Strehler, Meister, and Christenson expressed their interest in installing both the
boardwalk and trail at the same time.
Motion: Made by Dugan, seconded by Hoffmann, to recommend Council approve the development
of the trail and the boardwalk for 2021.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
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b. Twins Grant
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck updated the Commission on the completion of the Twins
Grant that included installation of the drinking fountain and fence near Meister field.
Commissioner Hoffmann informed staff and the Commission of some hazardous cracks in the tennis
courts at City Park. Staff informed the Commission that they would look into the issue and follow up
with additional information.
8. New Business – None
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only
City Administrator Martens updated the Commission on the Rush Creek Reserve final plat
application that would be going to the Planning Commission and City Council in October.
b. Recreation Coordinator Update
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck provided an update on things that she has been working
on such as emergency operations tasks, a FEMA reimbursement submission, and the Parks and
Trails Commission packet materials.
c. Active Living COVID-19 Response Mini-Grant
Recreation Coordinator Christensen Buck informed the Commission of a grant that staff applied for
and received that provided funding for the newly installed bulletin board at City Park.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Councilmember Anderson provided updates on items that the City Council has been working on
such as the Hackamore Road project, well and water tower planning, 2021 budget planning, and
City Hall remodel.
b. Garden Club Report
Sharon Meister and Tom Anderson informed the Commission on the upcoming project to update the
Memorial Garden.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Councilmember Anderson reminded the Commissioners of how park dedication funds are acquired,
allocated, and used.
11. Other Business/Announcements - None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
City Council Meetings
9/24/2020 10/8/2020 10/22/2020 11/12/2020 11/23/2020
(Monday) 12/10/2020 12/21/2020
(Monday)
Meister Strehler Dugan Nybo Hoffmann Christenson Meister
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Dugan, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 pm.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Christenson, Dugan, Hoffmann, Meister, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Coordinator