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Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2023 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on June 15, 2023, in Corcoran, MN.
Present were Chairperson Anderson, and Commissioners Erzberger, Friedrich, Nybo, and Strehler.
Absent were Vice-Chairperson Christenson and Commissioner Wyffels.
Also present was Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck and Program Coordinator Shipley.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Erzberger, Friedrich, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
a. Minutes –May 18, 2023, Work Session
Motion: Made by Friedrich, seconded by Nybo, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Erzberger, Friedrich, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
b. Minutes –May 18, 2023, Meeting
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes as presented.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Erzberger, Friedrich, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there were no individuals
interested in speaking.
Chairperson Anderson asked Commissioner Erzberger to introduce himself to the Commission.
Commissioner Erzberger informed the Commission that he and his family frequently visit the parks,
he participates in recreational sports, and he wanted to contribute to the growth of the City. The
other Commission members briefly introduced themselves to Commissioner Erzberger with
background on how long they have been in the Corcoran area. Recreation Supervisor Christensen
Buck and Program Coordinator Jackson Shipley introduced themselves and insight to their roles as
City staff.
6. Presentations
a. Commissioner Training
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the Commission, expectations,
2040 Comprehensive Plan, park dedication, park classification, current parks, trail varieties, and
2023 Parks and Trails Commission priorities. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck included an
overview of reading symbols, markings, and lines on various map types and their meanings.
7. Unfinished Business – None
8. New Business
a. 2024 Budget and Fee Schedule
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that she was anticipating fees for
programs and park amenity reservations to remain the same for 2024. Recreation Supervisor
Christensen Buck also shared the list of group 1 users that are not required to submit payment for
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using the pavilion, but are required to submit the damage deposit. Chairperson Anderson inquired
about the cutoffs for recreation offerings to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck
highlighted the surrounding organizations and offerings they provide. Chairperson Anderson
requested new program options be brought back to the Commission as the City Park remaster
project continues to better plan for those offerings. Chairperson Anderson inquired about the City’s
fees comparatively to the surrounding offerings, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck
informed the Commission that the rates are still in line, or lower that the surrounding offerings.
Commissioner Nybo inquired about adult usage of the amenities, to which Recreation Supervisor
Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there are a few cricket teams and softball teams
that reserve the fields, in addition to pavilion rentals.
b. Educational Signs at Wildflower Park
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck requested information regarding design, location, and
information for educational signs for the wildflower area at Wildflower Park. Commissioner Nybo
highlighted composite materials as it might withstand time longer. Commissioners discussed that
signs specific to the flowers in certain areas, with a note to not pick the flowers. Commissioner
Friedrich noted that with deterioration of signs over time, a maintenance plan should be put in place
as well. Commissioners expressed interest in having 3 different signs, medium in size, each with an
educational category (examples included wildflowers, butterflies, and animals), made of composite
material that matches the aesthetic of the play structure. Commissioners elaborated on a vision of
the sign including photos of the educational category’s examples, names of those things, and a QR
code that provides access to additional information. In discussion regarding timeline for the topic of
Educational Signs at Wildflower Park to return to the Commission, questions regarding the potential
for the meeting in August to be canceled arose. Chairperson Anderson noted that a summer
meeting has gotten canceled in previous years and if there is not a development review there is
potential to cancel the August 17, 2023, Parks and Trails Commission meeting.
9. Reports/Information
a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only
Chairperson Anderson informed Commissioner Erzberger that the Active Planning Applications
report is included in every packet to provide insight to active planning applications and updates.
b. Recreation Supervisor Update
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission of items that she had been
working on including Night to Unite preparations, Country Daze bean bag board ordering, trail
maintenance and positioning meetings, and handling park reservations.
c. Program Coordinator Update
Program Coordinator Shipley informed the Commission of items that he had been working on
including coordinating the baseball program, acquiring Night to Unite donations, preparing
handbooks for youth athletics, and developing a weather cancelation policy for the programs.
Chairperson Anderson inquired about the survey response, to which Program Coordinator informed
the Commission that 30% of the league responded.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. City Council Report
Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted that the City Park playground memorial
discussion went to City Council and was approved. Commissioners Nybo and Erzberger inquired
about the streetlighting policy and pedestrian policy.
b. Garden Club Report
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Tom Anderson informed the Commission that the Garden Club intends to go to Grove Nursery to
purchase the plants for the Memorial Garden.
c. Park Dedication Fund
Commissioner Nybo inquired about the interest for the park dedication fund, to which Recreation
Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that she had not discussed it yet with the
finance team. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted the addition of the Corcoran
Athletic Association donation of $5,622.41 to the City Park remaster project.
11. Other Business/Announcements – None
12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar
06/22/2023 07/13/2023 07/27/2023 08/10/2023 08/24/2023 09/14/2023 09/28/2023
Wyffels Christenson Anderson Erzberger Strehler Friedrich Nybo
Chairperson Anderson informed Commissioner Erzberger that each Commissioner serves on a
rotating schedule as a liaison at City Council meetings.
13. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Nybo seconded by Strehler to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Erzberger, Friedrich, Nybo, and Strehler.
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor