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Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Minutes
March 20, 2025 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on March 20, 2025, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Commissioners Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Nybo (missed Roll Call), Schmidt, Strehler,
and Walsh.
Present at City Hall was Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck and Community Development Administrative
Assistant Gellman, HKGI Principal Gabrielle Grinde, and Oertel Architects Vice-President Thomas Stromsodt.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Christenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Christenson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Commissioner Updates
a. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Election
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Anderson, to appoint Phillip Christenson as Chairperson and Gary
Erzberger as Vice-Chairperson to serve on the 2025 Parks and Trails Commission.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Erzberger, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh.
Abstain: Christenson
(Motion carried 6:0)
b. Seamus Walsh & Commissioner Introductions
c. Commissioner Reappointments
4. Agenda Approval
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck requested a push broom to be added to the Garden Club budget for
which a motion was needed.
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Schmidt, to approve the addition of a push broom to the
Garden Club Budget.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 7:0)
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agenda as presented for the March
20th, 2025 Parks and Trails Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 7:0)
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5. Minutes
a. Minutes – February 20, 2025, Work Session and Meeting
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Erzberger, to approve the February 20, 2025 Work Session
and Meeting minutes.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 7:0)
6. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity (None).
7. Presentations (None).
8. Unfinished Business
a. City Park Remaster – 90% Designs
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck, Gabrielle Grinde of HKGI, and Thomas Stromsodt of Oertel Architects
presented the 90% Design Review to the Commission.
There was some general discussion between Commissioner’s and staff regarding the need to pave the parking
lot and the potential variance needed for how small the paved parking lot would be initially.
Vice-Chair Erzberger asked if a turn lane was still required.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck explained the traffic study that was done did not require a turn lane in
the first phase of the project.
Chair Christenson asked if the current budget was basically what City Council was willing to spend.
Staff said there would be more budget discussion further into the presentation.
Chair Christenson asked about tree removal.
Gabrielle Grinde explained there would be minimal tree removal, and it would mainly be ash trees or trees that
have died.
Vice-Chair Erzberger said that he would like there to be enough stormwater management infrastructure built
initially so that more would not have to be done at a later date.
Commissioner Walsh asked about lighting where the cross walk would be located on County Road 10.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the lighting was optional would there still be wiring and conduits installed.
Gabrielle Grinde confirmed that was correct.
Thomas Stromsodt continued the presentation with specifics regarding the building and floor plan.
Vice-Chair Erzberger asked if there was sufficient doorway access throughout the building to move equipment,
furniture, and other large items.
Thomas Stromsodt said they would look into access and that there could be potential for improvement to
ensure proper access.
Commissioner Schmidt asked if the glass doors facing the parking lot would open.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck clarified they were previously but now are large windows that do not
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open.
Commissioner Schmidt suggested there could be flower beds or other vegetation planted by the large glass
windows.
Vice-Chair Erzberger asked if there was an in-between option for the tractor add.
Gabrielle Grinde said depending on funding they could look at making changes.
Vice-Chair Erzberger suggested to have more Hay Bale transfer stations throughout the small children area of
the playground.
Commissioner Nybo suggested that staff show the Commission the catalog of options as the project
progresses.
The Commission had some general discussion regarding the different bridge type and including poll toppers as
well as different colors of the posts. The Commission agreed that the two bridges would allow for a loop that
was also ADA accessible.
Chair Christenson suggested the metal posts be different colors versus grey.
Gabrielle Grinde mentioned there would be another time to make final decisions on the playground design.
The Commission generally agreed that a zip line was not needed.
The Commission landed in-between Option 1 (Existing Design) and Option 2 (Barn attached to main structure).
Chair Christenson suggested that the parking lot should stay unpaved until the city was ready to pave the entire
parking lot.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck explained that would require further conversation with the Community
Development Director.
Commissioner Anderson expressed his concern about not using bonding money to fully fund the park project.
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck explained the Commissioners could reach out to the City Council to
express their wants for the City Park Remaster.
9. New Business
a. Commissioner Training – Moved to April 17, 2025, Parks and Trails Commission Meeting
Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Erzberger, to table Commissioner Training to a later date.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 7:0)
10. Reports/Information
a. Dog Survey Summary
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck gave a summary of the Dog Survey.
b. Planning Project Update – Information Only
c. Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
11. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
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a. Garden Club Report
Commissioner Anderson gave a summary of updates.
b. Park Dedication Fund
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck discussed with the Commission on improvements to the details the
Park Dedication Fund spreadsheet.
12. Other Business/Announcements (None).
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Walsh, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 7:0)
Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant