HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-14 PACKET 04.A.City of Cottage Grove
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
October 10, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission was duly held on the 10th day of October, 2011.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Douglas Butler, Ron Kath, Keith Kleinsasser, Mark Nelson, Paul Poncin,
William Schumal, Ryan Simmers
Members Absent: None
Others Present: John Burbank, Senior Planner
Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Manager
David Thiede, City Council Liaison
APROVAL OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
ACTION ITEMS
A. Bus Tour Itinerary and Map Review
The Commission reviewed and approved the bus tour itinerary.
B. Camel's Hump Trail Access
The Commission received the update on the Camel's Hump Trail Access.
C. Pine Tree Pond Trail Grant Letter of Support
Nelson made a motion to approve a letter of support recommending the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (Mn /DNR) consider the Pine Tree Pond Park Trail project for
funding via the Local Trail Connection Grant Program. Kleinsasser seconded. Motion passed
unanimously (7 -to -0 vote).
Parks Commission Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2011
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D. West Central Ravine Trail Grant Letter of Support
Nelson made a motion to approve a letter of support recommending the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (Mn /DNR) consider the East Central Ravine Trail project for
funding via the Local Trail Connection Grant Program. Kleinsasser seconded. Motion passed
unanimously (7 -to -0 vote).
E. Zoning Ordinance Review Team
McCool presented information regarding the formation of a zoning ordinance review team.
The make -up of the team is desirably members of existing city commissions. There were no
volunteers to serve on the Zoning Ordinance Review Team, which will assist the Planning
Commission in revising the City's commercial zoning ordinance.
ACTION UPDATES
None
COMMISSION COMMENTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
STAFF COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting adjourned at 5:45p.m.
BUS TOUR
Following adjournment of the formal meeting, the Commission commenced with the bus tour.