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Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Minutes
October 16, 2025 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on October 16, 2025, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN. Present
were Commissioners Anderson, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh.
Absent: Commissioners Christenson and Erzberger.
Present at City Hall was Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck and Community Development
Administrative Assistant Gellman.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner 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 for the October 16, 2025,
Parks and Trails Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Walsh, to approve September 18, 2025, minutes.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
(None)
6. Presentations – None
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
a. PUD Amendment for Shade Structure in Ravinia 9th Addition (City file 17-042)
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck presented the staff report to the commission.
Commissioner Schmidt suggested the Northeast corner of the park would be suitable placement for the
shade structure and would not obstruct the open field.
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The commission agreed upon the location of the shade structure to be in the Northeast corner.
Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Walsh, to recommend placement of the shade structure in the
Northeast corner of Wildflower Park.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 5:0)
Commissioner Nybo expressed concern over the maintenance of the cul-de-sac and whether the city would be
responsible or the neighborhood HOA.
Commissioner Anderson said three species of grass for the cul-de-sac was limiting and that other grasses could
be considered but the most important issue was the HOA was responsible for maintenance and not the city.
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck presented the bench and table options to the commission.
The commission discussed the different material options and were in consensus that the table should match the
existing benches at the park (cedar and composite for the planks and black powder coated legs).
The commission agreed upon ordering one standard table and one ADA compliant table.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Walsh, to recommend ordering one standard table, one ADA compliant
table (provided that the tabletop does not extend excessively beyond the seating area) with cedar/composite
planks, and black powder coated legs.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 5:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Planning Project Update (Information Only)
b. Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck presented the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. Garden Club Report
Commissioner Anderson gave a brief update.
b. Park Dedication Fund
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck supplied the most recent Park Dedication Fund numbers.
11. Other Business/Announcements
There was general discussion about current staff duties and activities.
12. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Schmidt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Nybo, Schmidt, Strehler, and Walsh
(Motion carried 5:0)
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Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant