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CITY OF CORCORAN
Parks and Trails Commission Work Session Minutes
May 18, 2023 – 5:30 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on May 18, 2023, in work session, at 10025 Elm
Lane, Corcoran, MN 55374 in the Bellwether Development.
Present were Chairperson Anderson, Vice-Chairperson Christenson, and Commissioners Friedrich,
Nybo, and Wyffels.
Absent was Commissioner Strehler.
Also present were Councilmember Nichols, Public Works Director Mattson, Recreation Supervisor
Christensen Buck, and Program Coordinator Shipley.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the work session to order at 5:34 pm.
2. Park Tour in the Bellwether Neighborhood
The Commission walked through the first addition of the Bellwether development, behind the
amenity center, to the future location of the boardwalk that will lead to the open space park. Public
Works Director Mattson provided background on the irrigation and stormwater pond, stating that the
operating frame is approximately 2.5 feet.
Commissioners discussed the option for a lookout along the boardwalk and hiding the utility boxes
on-sight for better aesthetics. The Commission accessed the area of the open space park and
neighborhood park in the development through 102nd Place. During this time, Cheryl and Patrick
Blake, 19413 102nd Place, provided the Commission with preferences for amenities that can be
used by grandchildren when they come visit families in the development. Julie Guldberg, 10193
Ironwood Court, expressed interest in more parking on-site and amenities for grandchildren as well.
Commissioners walked through the northern portion of the open space park where Public Works
Director Mattson pointed out the future trail location.
3. Unscheduled Items – None
4. Adjournment
MOTION: made by Anderson, seconded by Christenson, to adjourn.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Friedrich, Nybo, and Wyffels.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor